Understanding Unhelpful Thinking Patterns and How CBT Can Help Have you ever walked away from a situation feeling certain you failed — even when the evidence says otherwise? Or found yourself thinking: “I always mess things up.” “They must think I’m an idiot.” “If I can’t do this perfectly, why try at all?” These patterns aren’t personality flaws. They’re called cognitive distortions — habitual ways of thinking that skew how we interpret ourselves, others, and the world. At

In the world of therapy, two approaches stand out for their remarkable ability to help people heal: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). These aren’t just trendy buzzwords—they are scientifically proven methods backed by extensive research and clinical success. At Cara McLeod Therapy, we use these evidence-based approaches to give you the best chance at lasting healing and growth. What Makes a Therapy “Evidence-Based”? A

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT for short, is a type of talk therapy that helps people understand how their thoughts, feelings, and...