Expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Transform negative thinking patterns into practical skills for lasting mental health recovery in Scottsdale

CBT Therapy at Redefine Wellness

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a structured, goal-oriented approach that helps you identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors contributing to emotional distress. Unlike traditional talk therapy that focuses on past experiences, this evidence-based treatment concentrates on present-moment challenges by understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected.

When struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma, negative thoughts trigger painful emotions that influence actions, often reinforcing the original thoughts in cycles that feel impossible to break. This practical, measurable approach empowers you to take control over your thoughts, instead of letting them take control over you.

Redefine Wellness & Treatment offers CBT therapy in our Intensive Outpatient Program. 

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The Science Behind
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Cognitive Restructuring

Recognize catastrophizing, all-or-nothing thinking, and mind reading that fuel emotional distress

Develop more balanced, realistic perspectives instead of automatic negative assumptions

Create a more supportive, understanding relationship with yourself

Change behaviors that keep you stuck in patterns of depression, anxiety, or withdrawal

Take manageable steps toward activities and situations you've been avoiding

Build meaningful daily activities and habits that support your mental wellness

Learn practical techniques for handling overwhelming feelings and stressful situations

Develop specific strategies for dealing with difficult circumstances and setbacks

Create a collection of skills for handling life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience

Question and replace distorted interpretations with more balanced, realistic thinking

Learn to view situations and experiences from multiple angles instead of one negative viewpoint

Create distance from negative thinking patterns before they overwhelm you

Approach anxiety-provoking situations in safe, controlled steps rather than avoiding them completely

Break free from patterns of avoiding people, places, or activities that trigger anxiety

Develop trust in your ability to manage difficult feelings when they arise

Conditions We Treat With CBT

Anxiety disorders

CBT helps identify triggers and teaches practical techniques to manage worry, panic attacks, and social fears. Learn to challenge anxious thoughts and gradually face feared situations with confidence.

CBT addresses negative thought patterns and behavioral changes that contribute to depressive symptoms. Develop skills to improve mood, increase activity, and build positive coping strategies.

CBT helps break the cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors through exposure and response prevention. Learn to resist compulsions and reduce the power of intrusive thoughts.

CBT helps process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact on daily life. Learn techniques to manage flashbacks, nightmares, and trauma-related anxiety.

CBT teaches stress management techniques and helps establish healthy work-life boundaries. Identify stress triggers and develop sustainable coping strategies.

CBT provides tools for navigating the complex emotions of loss while building resilience. Address complicated grief patterns and find healthy ways to honor your loved one's memory.

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Why CBT
Is An Effective Choice

Practical Daily Skills

Learn concrete techniques you can use immediately in your daily life for managing stress and difficult situations.

Long-Term Coping Tools

Develop lasting skills that serve you well beyond therapy sessions, creating independence in managing mental health.

Freedom from Negative Thinking

Break free from cycles of rumination, self-criticism, and distorted thought patterns that fuel anxiety and depression.

Evidence-Based Results

Benefit from decades of research showing CBT's proven effectiveness for anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery.

Integrative Treatment Options

Works seamlessly alongside medication, holistic approaches, and other therapies for comprehensive healing.

Faster Therapeutic Progress

Experience more efficient results through structured, goal-oriented sessions compared to traditional talk therapy approaches.

Healing in Their Own Words

“They made me feel at ease and understood.”

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Friendly staff. They made me feel at ease and understood. Thank you all for your help!

Chris Stonewall

“ Love the red light therapy!!”

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Amazing team!! Beautiful and calming environment for healing! Love the red light therapy!! I’m a fan!!

Christine Driscoll

“Best Red Light Therapy in my LIFE!”

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Best Red Light Therapy in my LIFE! Thank you Natalie for your consummate professionalism!

Dan Selmasska

“Laura is an excellent practitioner”

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Laura is an excellent practitioner and the facility is beautifully equipped and welcoming ❤️

Dr. Jasmine

“What a blessing to have found and participated in treatment at Redefine Wellness.”

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What a blessing to have found and participated in treatment at Redefine Wellness. Excellent, caring staff with next level treatments. Life changing. I highly recommend this wellness center for any and all recovery.

jen cutler

“I have never experienced such a professional and caring staff.”

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I have never experienced such a professional and caring staff. You can tell right when you walk in that you are in great hands.

Hunter Bratt

“The staff is so friendly and the facility is clean. ”

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The staff is so friendly and the facility is clean. They are thorough with explanations of the treatment you’ll receive. I would recommend Redefine to all my friends.

Gwen Johnston

“I love this facility. I have been doing Red-light therapy here for several months. ”

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I love this facility. I have been doing red-light therapy here for several months. They have the best bed available. The facility and staff are also top-notch. I have seen a big improvement in my skin health. I love all the benefits that I get from the treatments. I would recommend Redefine to anyone.

Robert Blume

“I was lost, unable to stand up for myself and stuck in anxiety.”

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I was lost, unable to stand up for myself and stuck in anxiety. Redefine gave me my power back. I am now able to live without medication for my mental health which I thought was impossible. They are the best people out there. Thank you!!

Presley Petersen

“The wellness center is stunning and the whole team has been very kind and helpful.”

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I’ve been doing therapy at Redefine and I’m obsessed. It’s so relaxing, makes me feel great, and I started seeing results quickly with my skin. The wellness center is stunning and the whole team has been very kind and helpful.

Mackenzie Korus

“I’m so happy to say I would 100% recommend this place over and over”

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What I was most happy about and sold me on getting therapy myself was how caring everyone is. And it’s not time limited. Like if you need an extra 20 mins cause it was a hard session then they will work with you to get that extra 20 mins. And they didn’t seem rushed to get to the next person. I’m so happy to say I would 100% recommend this place over and over.

briana medley

“The staff here are wonderful and compassionate. I definitely recommend this clinic!”

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This clinic has helped a friend of mine through a really difficult and you can actually see a physical chance in her and how she expresses herself. The staff here are wonderful and compassionate. I definitely recommend this clinic!

Beaunerism

“Receiving treatments here was 100% a game changer, I strongly recommend!”

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Laura and the team here at Redefine are absolutely amazing. They’ve walked me through relationship coaching, neuro feedback, and connecting more with myself. Receiving treatments here was 100% a game changer, I strongly recommend!

Jae Sheck

“Highly recommend if you’re looking for something focused and personal.”

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I did a 5-day intensive at Redefine and it was exactly what I needed. The space was calm and private, and the sessions were deep but manageable. It gave me time to slow down, reset, and really focus on things I hadn’t had space to deal with. The team was supportive without being pushy — they really respected where I was at. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something focused and personal.

Scott Forbes

“Highly recommend!”

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I completed a 4-day intensive here. The personalized approach using different advanced therapy modalities was exactly what I was looking for. Laura and Natalie were wonderful to work with – skilled, compassionate and insightful. The experience has definitely helped me on my healing journey. Highly recommend!

Jenna Wolf

“The entire staff at Redefine is amazing. ”

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The entire staff at Redefine is amazing. The support and understanding they show their clients is above anything I’ve ever experienced from a wellness center. Worth the time and energy to put into yourself, the staff made me comfortable doing it.

Brittany Whitley

“The staff is incredible—super friendly”

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I can’t say enough great things about Redefine Wellness and Treatment in Scottsdale! The staff is incredible—super friendly, professional, and they really make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. I’ve been using their red-light therapy and PEMF therapy, and both have made a huge difference in how I feel—more energy, better recovery, and overall improved wellness. The space is clean, relaxing, and everything feels thoughtfully done. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to boost your health and feel your best!

Jon Driscoll

“A beautiful location with wonderful staff”

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A beautiful location with wonderful staff. Very professional and the building is extremely clean, with great attention to detail throughout. Top tier equipment met with fantastic service! The mission of wellness and benefitting our lives is inspiring. Thank you for having me!

Matt Sheehan

“They made me feel at ease and understood.”

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Friendly staff. They made me feel at ease and understood. Thank you all for your help!

Chris Stonewall

“ Love the red light therapy!!”

5 star review - graphic with 5 stars
Amazing team!! Beautiful and calming environment for healing! Love the red light therapy!! I’m a fan!!

Christine Driscoll

“Best Red Light Therapy in my LIFE!”

5 star review - graphic with 5 stars
Best Red Light Therapy in my LIFE! Thank you Natalie for your consummate professionalism!

Dan Selmasska

“Laura is an excellent practitioner”

5 star review - graphic with 5 stars
Laura is an excellent practitioner and the facility is beautifully equipped and welcoming ❤️

Dr. Jasmine

“What a blessing to have found and participated in treatment at Redefine Wellness.”

5 star review - graphic with 5 stars
What a blessing to have found and participated in treatment at Redefine Wellness. Excellent, caring staff with next level treatments. Life changing. I highly recommend this wellness center for any and all recovery.

jen cutler

“I have never experienced such a professional and caring staff.”

5 star review - graphic with 5 stars
I have never experienced such a professional and caring staff. You can tell right when you walk in that you are in great hands.

Hunter Bratt

Real Connection, Support, & Healing

Our Scottsdale outpatient programs combine innovative neuroscience with proven therapeutic approaches.

Insights for Greater Healing

What Is An Intensive Outpatient Program?

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides structured mental health or addiction treatment
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The Brain on Anxiety & Depression: What Science Now Knows

Researchers are beginning to uncover how stress, trauma, and even daily life
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How Redefine’s Outpatient for Anxiety Works Differently

Anxiety doesn’t require you to press pause on your life to find

Your Questions, Answered

How long does CBT take?


CBT is typically shorter-term than other therapy approaches. Many people see significant improvements within 12-20 sessions, though duration varies based on individual needs, symptom severity, and personal goals.

No formal diagnosis is required to begin CBT. Whether you’re dealing with specific mental health symptoms or simply want to develop better coping skills and emotional resilience, CBT can be beneficial.

Yes, CBT is one of the most researched and effective forms of psychotherapy. Numerous studies show it’s highly effective for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other mental health conditions, with results often lasting long after therapy ends.

Yes, most major insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare cover Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when provided by licensed mental health professionals. Coverage typically includes individual therapy sessions, group therapy programs, and intensive outpatient programs that incorporate this evidence-based treatment. Our admissions team verifies your specific benefits, explains your copays and deductibles, and works directly with your insurance provider to maximize your coverage for this therapeutic approach.

Our Mission

At Redefine Wellness and Treatment, we empower healing by uniting mind, body, and spirit. Using trauma-informed therapies, neuroscience, and holistic practices, we deliver personalized care that fosters resilience, growth, and lasting transformation.

Our Vision

We aspire to create a world where access to transformative healing is available to all, empowering people to lead fulfilling, balanced lives.

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