Cognitive behavioral therapy, popularly known as CBT, is a scientifically and clinically-backed treatment for a wide variety of mental health issues, from anxiety and depression to eating disorders and substance abuse. Central to CBT is the idea that our learned patterns of thinking and acting are sometimes dysfunctional. However, just as these patterns are learned, they can be unlearned. At Better Minds Group, we will help you learn to recognize, understand, and change these dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors. CBT methods help to break the vicious cycle of negative beliefs, distressing, painful feelings, and unhelpful behaviors. Focusing on practical, personal solutions to your problems, we will equip you with the tools to understand and challenge the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and make positive changes in your life.

"I came to Dr. Barkett less than a year ago after years of cognitive behavioral therapy with various therapists to deal with depression. I was frustrated and not getting better. In less than a year, Dr. Barkett has guided me to understand and resolve the depression, uncover the cause of the depression which had been repressed all my life, and now deal with the issue so that I can begin to find happiness and contentment in my life. I’m a work in progress but with the incredible skills and compassion of Dr. Barkett, I now have goals and a plan for my future. I have been consistently able to see improvement in my brain’s ability to slow down the out of control thoughts, focus better on the work that needs done, and transition to positive thoughts. Each session has been an opportunity for growth and discovery." -D.