When your child is struggling with anxiety, ADHD, anger, OCD, or another emotional or behavioral challenge, you may know they need support but feel unsure what kind of therapy could actually help.
At Luminous Psychotherapy, we provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Annapolis, Maryland for children, adolescents, teens, college students, and young adults. Our therapists use practical, personalized counseling to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and learn healthier ways to respond to everyday challenges.
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is based on a simple idea: the way we think can affect the way we feel and behave.
For example, a teen with anxiety might automatically think, “Everyone is going to judge me,” and begin avoiding social situations. A child who becomes frustrated easily may react with anger before recognizing what they are feeling.
A CBT therapist helps clients notice these patterns, understand them, and practice different ways of thinking and responding.
What Can CBT Help With?
CBT is commonly used as part of treatment and counseling for concerns such as:
Anxiety: Managing worries, fears, avoidance, and anxious thoughts
ADHD/ADD: Building coping strategies for frustration, organization, and daily challenges
Anger management: Recognizing triggers and responding to strong emotions differently
OCD: Addressing patterns of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
Because every child and young adult is different, our counselors adapt therapy to the person's age, needs, and specific concerns. Your child’s therapy will be tailored to them.
What Does CBT Look Like in Therapy?
Our CBT counseling is practical and goal-focused. Your child’s therapist may help them recognize unhelpful thought patterns, identify triggers, practice coping skills, solve problems, and try new responses outside of counseling sessions.
These are skills children, teens, and young adults can continue using as they grow and face new situations.
Schedule an Appointment Today
You don't need to know whether CBT is the right approach before reaching out. Tell us what you or your child is struggling with, and we'll help determine what kind of support may be helpful.
At Luminous Psychotherapy, our CBT therapists in Annapolis, MD help children and young adults develop practical skills to manage difficult thoughts and emotions, handle challenges with greater confidence, and feel better equipped for everyday life.
Schedule an appointment today to get started with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We offer in-person therapy at our Annapolis location, along with virtual therapy and telehealth options for added flexibility.