Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Frankfort, IL
Change Your Thoughts. Transform Your Life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used, evidence-based approaches for addressing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. CBT helps individuals identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with healthier, more balanced perspectives. At Full Circle Counseling and Wellness, our therapists use CBT to help clients develop practical coping tools, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and build emotional resilience. This structured, goal-oriented therapy empowers you to take an active role in your healing journey.
How CBT Works
CBT is based on the understanding that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are deeply interconnected. By recognizing negative thinking patterns, clients can learn to challenge distorted beliefs and reframe them in more constructive ways.
Key principles of CBT include:
Identifying Negative Thought Patterns: Recognizing automatic thoughts that contribute to distress.
Cognitive Restructuring: Replacing unhelpful beliefs with balanced, reality-based thinking.
Behavioral Activation: Encouraging positive action to break cycles of avoidance or withdrawal.
Skill Building: Developing coping techniques for stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation.
Over time, CBT helps individuals gain a clearer sense of control over their emotions and behaviors, improving both mental health and daily functioning.
Who Can Benefit from CBT
CBT is effective for a wide range of mental health conditions, including:
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Depression and low motivation
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Generalized anxiety or panic attacks
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Obsessive thoughts or perfectionism
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Anger management or irritability
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Phobias or avoidance behaviors
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Stress management and burnout
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Relationship or communication challenges
CBT provides practical, actionable strategies that support lasting change and emotional balance.
Your CBT Therapists at Full Circle
Recommended Therapist: Elizabeth Mabbott, LPC
With a certificate in mindfulness and a background in treating depression, anxiety, and addiction, Liz integrates CBT with mindfulness-based strategies to help clients manage difficult thoughts and emotions.
“Liz helps clients understand their inner experiences while building tools for everyday resilience and emotional regulation.”
Other Supporting Therapists:
Alyson LoVerde, LSW – Incorporates CBT principles to empower survivors of domestic violence to rebuild self-worth and overcome trauma-related thought patterns.
AnneMarie Nawrocki, LSW – Uses a patient-centered CBT approach to help clients coping with chronic illness, pain, and disability find adaptive ways to manage their emotional well-being.
What to Expect During CBT Sessions
During CBT sessions, you’ll work collaboratively with your therapist to identify thought patterns that may be contributing to your emotional distress. Through structured exercises, journaling, and guided self-reflection, you’ll learn how to challenge distorted thinking and replace it with constructive, empowering beliefs. Homework between sessions reinforces these techniques, helping you apply new skills in real-life situations.
CBT sessions at Full Circle Counseling and Wellness are supportive, engaging, and focused on creating measurable change that lasts.
Begin CBT Therapy in Frankfort, IL
If negative thoughts or overwhelming emotions are holding you back, CBT can help you regain control and confidence in your daily life. Our therapists at Full Circle Counseling and Wellness use a compassionate, evidence-based approach to help you identify patterns, break free from self-defeating cycles, and rediscover balance.
Contact us today to schedule your first CBT session and start your journey toward lasting emotional well-being.
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