(559) 460-0715

Family Therapist
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Services
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Relationship Problems
    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Postpartum Depression
  • Blog
    • 2016
    • 2017
    • 2018
    • 2019
    • 2020
    • 2021
  • Contact

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Psychoanalysis

Nov 26, 2020

The therapy stereotype conjures up images of a patient, recumbent on a sofa, talking to a therapist with an unchanging, enigmatic expression. The patient talks about their problems, occasionally looking at the therapist, and comes to conclusions about their mental/emotional state in response to the therapist's silence. This notion of therapy touches several key aspects of Freudian psychology and the psychotherapy that was derived from it, but is not representative of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Origins of Therapy

In the late 1800s and early 1900s Sigmund Freud, building on the model of "talk therapy," became known as the father of psychotherapy. The basic idea at that time was that by letting the patient talk at length with little interference they would drop unconscious hints about the nature of their problems. The therapist would then interpret the monologue and its hidden meaning to root out the source of the patient's problems. This formed the basis of psychotherapy up until the 1970s when new ideas about psychological problems were coalescing.

A New Kind of Therapy

By the mid 20th century many psychologists were taking a more scientific look at psychotherapy. The philosophical exploration of the unconscious championed by psychoanalysts was giving ground to provable methods that could be examined empirically. Much focus was placed on mental processes and "cognitive psychology" became a field of study. Rather than delving into the patient's unconscious and piecing together unprovable theories about the nature of their problems, psychiatrists began focusing on the patient's problems and helping them develop coping strategies.

The Essence of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Originally used to treat depression, CBT has been adapted to treat a wide range of problems. The premise of CBT is that it is used to treat specific problems related to a diagnosed disorder. For example, if a patient has anxiety the therapist will focus on specific causes of that anxiety, and ways to help the patient cope with those causes. In the common vernacular this could be thought of as a "common sense" approach to dealing with mental health. Instead of delving into the underlying causes of why someone is the way they are, as is done with psychoanalysis, CBT looks to challenge behavioral patterns and beliefs and correct errors in thinking. If one engages in the same series of problematic behaviors, looking for ways to change those behaviors is a viable solution.

If you are in need of a therapist in the Oakhurst, California area, contact us.



Tags: Fresno Therapy, Fresno Therapist, Cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT, Psychoanalysis
Category: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Loading Conversation

Next »
« Previous

Category List

Depression Counseling (43)
Anxiety Therapy (63)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (27)
Family Therapy (20)
PTSD (31)
Couples Counseling (34)

Tag List

Depression Healing (1)
Spouse Who Suffers from Anxiety (1)
Health and Counseling (1)
Depression Therapy (19)
Relationship Anxiety (1)
Fresno Anxiety Therapyy (1)
Cannabis (1)
Your Mind (1)
Grounding Techniques (1)
Severe Anxiety (1)
Struggling with Anxiety (1)
Anxiety Attack (1)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (3)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (28)
CBT Counselor (1)
Re-building Relationships (1)
Dealing with Loss (3)
Depression and Anxiety (1)
Get Help (2)
Therapeutic Journaling (1)
Individual Therapy (2)
Family Drama (1)
Depressed (4)
COVID19 (1)
Weight Loss (1)
Holiday Season Help (1)
Group Therapy (1)
Marriage Counselor (1)
Alleviate Anxiety and Depression (1)
Anxiety (27)
Adolescent Therapy (1)
Banishing Anxiety (1)
Major Depressive Disorder (1)
About Anxiety (1)
Fresno Anxiety Counseling (3)
Anxiety Attacks (1)
How to Deal with Anxiety (1)
Poetry (1)
Marriage Counseling (3)
CBT (27)
Fresno Couples Therapy (1)
Family Help (1)
Depression Counseling Tips (1)
Depression Counselor (6)
Change Thoughts (1)
Fresno CBT Therapy (1)
Anxiety and Depression Therapy (1)
Addiction (2)
Change (1)
Suicidal Teen (1)
Holistic (1)
Pandemic Struggles (1)
Stress Relief (1)
Manage Depression (1)
Acute Anxiety (1)
Family Communication (2)
Loving Your Spouse (1)
Cognitive Therapy (1)
Family Therapy Options (1)
Coronavirus Stress (1)
Anxiety in Children (1)
CBT Teaching Techniques (1)
Young Adults and Anxiety (1)
Fresno Anxiety Therapy (3)
suffering from depression (1)
Anxiety Counseling (20)
Counseling Help (1)
Depression Myths (1)
PTSD Therapy (20)
Toxic Relationships (1)
anxiety therapy in Fresno (1)
Trauma Therapist (1)
Family Counselor (1)
therapy for anxiety (1)
Antidepressants (1)
EMDR (1)
CBT Treatment (1)
Trauma (5)
Benefits of Couples Counseling (1)
Help Anxiety (1)
Defeating Anxiety (2)
PTSD Family Therapy (1)
Risk of Suicide (1)
Covid-19 (1)
Move Forward (1)
Fresno Couples Counseling (5)
Therapy (1)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exercises (1)
What is PTSD (2)
Fresno Anxiety Counselor (2)
Depression Symptoms (1)
CBT in Fresno (1)
Therapy Tips (1)
Corona Virus Anxiety (1)
Fresno CBT Therapist (5)
relationships (2)
Red Flags (1)
Reasons to Seek Counseling (1)
Fight Anxiety (1)
First Responders (1)
Living with PTSD (1)
Family Therapist (7)
Anxiety Counselor (5)
Panic (3)
Loss of a Child (1)
Grounding Skills (1)
Anxiety Relief (2)
Serotonin (2)
Depression Help (2)
Fresno Depression Counseling (1)
Families with PTSD (1)
Adjustment Disorders (1)
Fresno Therapist (77)
PTSD Help (2)
Talk Therapy (1)
Panic Attacks (3)
Fresno Depression Therapist (2)
Healthy Lifestyle (1)
Couples Communication (2)
Communication Classes (1)
PTSD Counseling (2)
Blended Families (1)
Couple Counselor. Fresno Couples Counseling (1)
Stress (3)
Self-Care Tips for Teens (1)
Battling Anxiety (1)
Fresno Therapy (14)
PTSD and Trauma (2)
Fresno Couples Counselor (4)
Dating Anxiety (2)
Depression (21)
Narrative Therapy (1)
New Moms (1)
Anxiety Treatment (1)
Reduce Anxiety (2)
Fresno Depression Therapy (4)
Fresno Depression Counselor (3)
PTSD Therapist (13)
Depression Therapist (7)
Sadness (1)
Social Anxiety (1)
Beat Depression (1)
Depression Tips (1)
Relationship Therapy (2)
Have PTSD (1)
CBT Therapy (2)
CBT Help (1)
Anxiety Help (7)
Coping with Anxiety (4)
Couples Counselin (1)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (5)
Substance Abuse (1)
Fresno Counseling (15)
Anxiety and PTSD (1)
Minimize Anxiety (1)
Grounding (1)
Postpartum Depression Relief (1)
Jodi Mitchell Therapist (1)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (1)
Fresno CBT (2)
Growth and Healing (1)
Successful Relationships (1)
Relationship Counseling (7)
Seeking Guidance (1)
A Partner with Anxiety (1)
Mental Health (2)
Pandemic Anxiety (1)
Ecotherapy (1)
Child Therapy (2)
Psychology (1)
Relieving Your Anxiety (1)
Feel Better (1)
Trauma Therapy (1)
EMDR Therapy (1)
PTSD Fresno Therapist (1)
Anxiety Help Methods (1)
Pets for Anxiety (1)
Self-Talk (1)
Anxiety in Kids (1)
Parent Relationship (1)
Family Therapy (24)
Prioritizing Mental Health (1)
Distressing Thoughts and Emotions (1)
Relationship Counselor (2)
Anxiety Struggles (1)
Fresno Family Counseling (1)
Fresno PTSD Therapist (5)
Nice Guy vs. Bad Boy (1)
Family Counseling (1)
Teen Depression (1)
Reconcile Relationships (1)
Alleviating Anxiety (1)
Panic Coping Tactics (1)
Supporting Your Partner (1)
Hygge (1)
communication (2)
Depression Counseling (23)
Treating Anxiety Disorders (1)
Loss (2)
Alleviate Anxiety (1)
Benefits of Therapy (1)
post-traumatic stress disorder (3)
Addiction Recovery (1)
Anxiety Control (1)
Business Anxiety (1)
Therapy for Depression (1)
Overcoming Anxiety (1)
Fresno Couples Therapist (6)
Depression Questions (1)
Anxiety Therapis (1)
psychotherapy (2)
Relief from Anxiety (1)
Relationship Therapist (2)
Counseling for Depression (3)
Holiday Stress (3)
Relationship Advice (1)
Couples Therapy (9)
Relationship Help (2)
Depression Cure (1)
Game Playing (1)
Therapy Help (1)
Teen Anxiety (1)
family stress (1)
Adopted Children (1)
Coping Mechanism (1)
Postpartum Depression (2)
Counseling Fresno (1)
Find a Depression Therapist (1)
Couples Counseling (28)
Fresno Family Therapist (6)
Benefits of EMDR (1)
Pets Help Children with Anxiety (1)
Death Of A Child (1)
Working Together (1)
Holiday Depression (1)
MBCT (1)
Anxiety Tips (12)
Anxiety in Women (1)
Child Anxiety Therapy (1)
Couples Counselor (9)
Therapy and Depression (1)
PTSD (25)
Combatting Anxiety (1)
Self-Quarantining (1)
Couples Therapist (5)
Therapy Treatments (1)
Anxiety and Dating (1)
Trauma and PTSD (1)
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (1)
Workplace Anxiety (1)
Body Image Induced Anxiety (1)
Dealing with Anxiety (1)
Bilateral Stimulation (1)
Life Changes (1)
Self-care (1)
Relieve Your Anxiety (1)
Anxiety Symptoms (2)
CBT Benefits (1)
Anxiety Therapist (14)
Counseling (4)
Art Therapy for Depression (1)
improve your relationship (1)
Narrative Exposure Therapy (1)
Fresno Anxiety Therapist (6)
Bankruptcy (1)
PPD (1)
Depression Healing Solutions (1)
new job stress (1)
Anxiety Disorders (2)
Thinking Positively (1)
Racing Mind (1)
Fresno Counselor (17)
Anxious (1)
Stress and Anxiety (1)
Fresno Therapists (1)
Fresno Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (1)
Depressive Disorders (1)
CBT Therapist (9)
PTSD Symptoms (1)
Lifestyle Changes (1)
Work Together (1)
Starting a New Job (1)
Anxiety Therapy (41)
Addiction Therapy (2)
Psychoanalysis (1)
Frantic Thoughts (1)
Handling Anxiety (1)
Fresno PTSD Therapy (4)
What is Ecotherapy (1)
Fresno Family Therapy (7)

Tag Cloud

  • Get Help (2)
  • Family Therapist (7)
  • Trauma (5)
  • Anxiety in Kids (1)
  • A Partner with Anxiety (1)
  • Adolescent Therapy (1)
  • Fresno Anxiety Therapist (6)
  • Addiction Therapy (2)
  • Counseling Fresno (1)
  • Addiction Recovery (1)
  • Marriage Counselor (1)
  • Healthy Lifestyle (1)
  • Move Forward (1)
  • Anxiety Therapist (14)
  • Relationship Help (2)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (3)
  • Re-building Relationships (1)
  • Change Thoughts (1)
  • PTSD Fresno Therapist (1)
  • Fresno Family Counseling (1)
  • Benefits of Therapy (1)
  • Self-Talk (1)
  • Holiday Depression (1)
  • Depression and Anxiety (1)
  • Couples Communication (2)
  • Family Therapy Options (1)
  • Coping with Anxiety (4)
  • Psychoanalysis (1)
  • How to Deal with Anxiety (1)
  • Fresno Therapist (77)
  • Acute Anxiety (1)
  • About Anxiety (1)
  • Couple Counselor. Fresno Couples Counseling (1)
  • Fresno Anxiety Counselor (2)
  • Couples Therapist (5)
  • Counseling for Depression (3)
  • Pets Help Children with Anxiety (1)
  • Feel Better (1)
  • Fresno CBT (2)
  • Anxiety Attacks (1)
  • Pandemic Struggles (1)
  • Pandemic Anxiety (1)
  • Depressive Disorders (1)
  • Body Image Induced Anxiety (1)
  • Therapeutic Journaling (1)
  • Narrative Therapy (1)
  • Psychology (1)
  • Major Depressive Disorder (1)
  • Spouse Who Suffers from Anxiety (1)
  • Fresno Couples Therapist (6)
  • Fresno Family Therapist (6)
  • Distressing Thoughts and Emotions (1)
  • Game Playing (1)
  • Loving Your Spouse (1)
  • Alleviating Anxiety (1)
  • Fresno Anxiety Therapyy (1)
  • Fresno Anxiety Counseling (3)
  • Family Counseling (1)
  • Talk Therapy (1)
  • psychotherapy (2)
  • PTSD (25)
  • What is PTSD (2)
  • relationships (2)
  • Depression Healing Solutions (1)
  • Overcoming Anxiety (1)
  • Holistic (1)
  • Relationship Counselor (2)
  • Therapy Treatments (1)
  • communication (2)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exercises (1)
  • PTSD Therapist (13)
  • Art Therapy for Depression (1)
  • CBT Treatment (1)
  • PPD (1)
  • Anxiety Attack (1)
  • Mental Health (2)
  • Family Drama (1)
  • Jodi Mitchell Therapist (1)
  • Family Counselor (1)
  • Addiction (2)
  • CBT in Fresno (1)
  • Relationship Counseling (7)
  • Anxiety and Dating (1)
  • What is Ecotherapy (1)
  • Fresno PTSD Therapist (5)
  • Struggling with Anxiety (1)
  • Severe Anxiety (1)
  • Antidepressants (1)
  • Coping Mechanism (1)
  • Self-care (1)
  • Marriage Counseling (3)
  • Family Therapy (24)
  • Lifestyle Changes (1)
  • Starting a New Job (1)
  • Loss of a Child (1)
  • Suicidal Teen (1)
  • Social Anxiety (1)
  • Depression Cure (1)
  • Anxiety Counselor (5)
  • Cannabis (1)
  • Fresno CBT Therapy (1)
  • CBT Therapist (9)
  • Defeating Anxiety (2)
  • Benefits of Couples Counseling (1)
  • Anxiety Disorders (2)
  • Reduce Anxiety (2)
  • Group Therapy (1)
  • Panic (3)
  • Stress and Anxiety (1)
  • Fresno CBT Therapist (5)
  • PTSD Symptoms (1)
  • Family Communication (2)
  • Bilateral Stimulation (1)
  • Anxiety and PTSD (1)
  • Postpartum Depression (2)
  • post-traumatic stress disorder (3)
  • Cognitive Therapy (1)
  • EMDR Therapy (1)
  • Fresno Depression Therapy (4)
  • Seeking Guidance (1)
  • Fresno Depression Therapist (2)
  • Beat Depression (1)
  • Business Anxiety (1)
  • CBT Counselor (1)
  • Relieve Your Anxiety (1)
  • Fresno Family Therapy (7)
  • Successful Relationships (1)
  • Couples Therapy (9)
  • Death Of A Child (1)
  • Fresno Counseling (15)
  • new job stress (1)
  • Stress (3)
  • Fresno Depression Counselor (3)
  • CBT (27)
  • Therapy Tips (1)
  • Help Anxiety (1)
  • Narrative Exposure Therapy (1)
  • Depression Therapy (19)
  • Ecotherapy (1)
  • suffering from depression (1)
  • Serotonin (2)
  • Nice Guy vs. Bad Boy (1)
  • Life Changes (1)
  • Depression Symptoms (1)
  • Anxiety Control (1)
  • Anxiety Struggles (1)
  • Work Together (1)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (5)
  • Coronavirus Stress (1)
  • Anxiety Tips (12)
  • PTSD and Trauma (2)
  • Anxiety Therapis (1)
  • Reasons to Seek Counseling (1)
  • Blended Families (1)
  • Anxiety Counseling (20)
  • Depression Therapist (7)
  • family stress (1)
  • Anxiety in Women (1)
  • Fresno Therapy (14)
  • Family Help (1)
  • MBCT (1)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (28)
  • Health and Counseling (1)
  • Depression Questions (1)
  • Relieving Your Anxiety (1)
  • Red Flags (1)
  • Sadness (1)
  • Relationship Therapy (2)
  • anxiety therapy in Fresno (1)
  • Have PTSD (1)
  • Communication Classes (1)
  • Your Mind (1)
  • Depression (21)
  • Relationship Anxiety (1)
  • Dealing with Anxiety (1)
  • Grounding Techniques (1)
  • Depression Counseling (23)
  • Couples Counseling (28)
  • Supporting Your Partner (1)
  • Fight Anxiety (1)
  • Weight Loss (1)
  • Therapy and Depression (1)
  • PTSD Family Therapy (1)
  • Self-Care Tips for Teens (1)
  • Fresno Therapists (1)
  • Toxic Relationships (1)
  • EMDR (1)
  • Stress Relief (1)
  • Depression Myths (1)
  • Fresno Counselor (17)
  • Grounding Skills (1)
  • Couples Counselin (1)
  • Dealing with Loss (3)
  • Anxiety and Depression Therapy (1)
  • Corona Virus Anxiety (1)
  • Individual Therapy (2)
  • Families with PTSD (1)
  • Child Therapy (2)
  • Trauma Therapy (1)
  • Teen Depression (1)
  • Fresno Couples Counselor (4)
  • Parent Relationship (1)
  • CBT Teaching Techniques (1)
  • Benefits of EMDR (1)
  • Risk of Suicide (1)
  • Relationship Therapist (2)
  • First Responders (1)
  • Fresno Couples Therapy (1)
  • Living with PTSD (1)
  • Thinking Positively (1)
  • Working Together (1)
  • Depression Healing (1)
  • Trauma and PTSD (1)
  • Holiday Stress (3)
  • Panic Coping Tactics (1)
  • Anxiety Symptoms (2)
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (1)
  • CBT Benefits (1)
  • Anxiety Therapy (41)
  • Reconcile Relationships (1)
  • Find a Depression Therapist (1)
  • Relationship Advice (1)
  • Adopted Children (1)
  • Holiday Season Help (1)
  • Child Anxiety Therapy (1)
  • Therapy Help (1)
  • Relief from Anxiety (1)
  • Counseling Help (1)
  • Depressed (4)
  • Racing Mind (1)
  • Couples Counselor (9)
  • Postpartum Depression Relief (1)
  • Prioritizing Mental Health (1)
  • CBT Therapy (2)
  • Substance Abuse (1)
  • Anxiety Help (7)
  • Banishing Anxiety (1)
  • Therapy for Depression (1)
  • Growth and Healing (1)
  • Dating Anxiety (2)
  • CBT Help (1)
  • improve your relationship (1)
  • Minimize Anxiety (1)
  • Anxiety Treatment (1)
  • therapy for anxiety (1)
  • Teen Anxiety (1)
  • Anxiety Relief (2)
  • Depression Tips (1)
  • Fresno Anxiety Therapy (3)
  • Young Adults and Anxiety (1)
  • Therapy (1)
  • New Moms (1)
  • Fresno Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (1)
  • Adjustment Disorders (1)
  • Loss (2)
  • Bankruptcy (1)
  • Depression Counseling Tips (1)
  • Anxious (1)
  • Counseling (4)
  • COVID19 (1)
  • Alleviate Anxiety (1)
  • Anxiety Help Methods (1)
  • Depression Counselor (6)
  • Workplace Anxiety (1)
  • Handling Anxiety (1)
  • Manage Depression (1)
  • Pets for Anxiety (1)
  • PTSD Counseling (2)
  • Fresno Depression Counseling (1)
  • Covid-19 (1)
  • Grounding (1)
  • PTSD Help (2)
  • Alleviate Anxiety and Depression (1)
  • Panic Attacks (3)
  • Depression Help (2)
  • Hygge (1)
  • Poetry (1)
  • Treating Anxiety Disorders (1)
  • Fresno Couples Counseling (5)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (1)
  • Frantic Thoughts (1)
  • PTSD Therapy (20)
  • Change (1)
  • Anxiety (27)
  • Battling Anxiety (1)
  • Combatting Anxiety (1)
  • Self-Quarantining (1)
  • Trauma Therapist (1)
  • Fresno PTSD Therapy (4)
  • Anxiety in Children (1)
 

Archive

2019

  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

2020

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

2021

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr

Family counseling therapy for marriage, families, behavioral, depression & anxiety by a certified therapist serving:

  • Frenso
  • Kingsburg
  • Oakhurst
  • Vialia

Contact

  • (559) 460-0715
  • jodimitchellmft@gmail.com

©2025 Jodi Mitchell. All rights reserved.