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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Bergen County NJ

Heal, Reframe, and Thrive with CBT at Dr. Stephen J. Oreski & Associates

Are your thoughts keeping you stuck in cycles of worry, sadness, or self-doubt?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help you understand and change unhelpful patterns — so you can live with more confidence and calm.

At Dr. Stephen J. Oreski & Associates, our licensed therapists specialize in CBT for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
We offer in-person and telehealth therapy sessions for adults, teens, and couples across Bergen County, NJ.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

CBT is a goal-oriented, evidence-based approach to therapy that helps you recognize how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected.
By learning to identify negative thought patterns and replace them with realistic, balanced ones, you can build healthier coping skills and emotional resilience.

CBT can help you with:

Persistent worry, tension, and physical symptoms such as racing thoughts, rapid heartbeat, and restlessness can make daily life feel overwhelming. Panic attacks can occur suddenly, with intense fear and physical sensations that may feel uncontrollable. CBT helps identify the thought patterns and behaviors that fuel anxiety and panic, providing practical tools to regain control, calm the body, and reduce the intensity and frequency of panic episodes.

Depression can leave you feeling emotionally drained, unmotivated, and disconnected from the activities or people you once enjoyed. You may experience changes in sleep, appetite, concentration, or self-esteem, along with feelings of hopelessness. CBT targets the negative thought cycles that maintain depression and helps you rebuild a sense of purpose, increase motivation, and take small, meaningful steps toward feeling better.

When stress becomes constant, it can drain your energy and make even simple tasks feel exhausting. Burnout often develops from prolonged stress, leaving you feeling detached, irritable, and unfulfilled. CBT teaches effective stress-management techniques and helps you challenge the unhelpful thinking patterns that contribute to burnout. With the right tools, you can restore balance, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with what matters most to you.

Traumatic experiences can leave lasting emotional and physical effects, including intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, nightmares, or emotional numbness. You may find yourself avoiding reminders of what happened or feeling constantly on edge. CBT helps you process painful memories in a safe and structured way, reduce distressing symptoms, and rebuild a sense of safety and control. Healing is possible—you can move forward without being defined by what you’ve been through.

Struggles in relationships—whether romantic, family, or friendships—often come from misunderstandings, unspoken needs, or patterns of reacting under stress. CBT can help you identify unhelpful communication habits and learn new ways to express yourself, set boundaries, and listen effectively. Healthier communication leads to stronger, more supportive connections and a greater sense of closeness with the people who matter most.

Perfectionism often starts with high standards and good intentions but can lead to constant self-doubt, overthinking, and burnout. You may feel like nothing you do is ever good enough, or that mistakes define your worth. CBT helps you challenge perfectionistic thinking, quiet the inner critic, and develop a more balanced mindset that values effort and growth over flawlessness. The goal is progress, not perfection.

How does CBT work?

CBT focuses on practical tools you can use every day — not just insight.
Our therapists work collaboratively with you to:

  1. Identify unhelpful thoughts (“I’ll never get better”)
  2. Explore their emotional and behavioral impact
  3. Reframe them with evidence-based reasoning
  4. Practice new, more adaptive responses

Each session builds on progress, helping you move toward real change and emotional freedom.

Meet Our CBT Bergen County Therapist Specialists

Our team, led by Dr. Stephen Oreski, is composed of compassionate, experienced clinicians with advanced training in CBT and related modalities (DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy).

We tailor every treatment plan to your individual goals and pace.

In-Person and Online CBT Therapy

Whether you prefer to meet in our Bergen County office or online via telehealth, we make therapy accessible and effective.

Our secure teletherapy sessions are available across New Jersey, offering flexibility and privacy for busy professionals, students, and parents.

What Makes Our Practice Different

  • Licensed therapists with over 40 years of experience in Bergen County, NJ
  • Evidence-based and compassionate approach
  • Accepting new clients for in-person and online sessions
  • Inclusive, affirming environment for all identities
  • Convenient scheduling and flexible telehealth options

Start CBT Therapy in Bergen County, NJ Today!

CBT works by reframing your outlook on life and your behaviors by identifying the thoughts, beliefs, and cognitions that negatively impact your emotional life and lead to problematic behaviors.

If you’re ready to understand your mind and regain control of your thoughts, CBT can help you thrive — not just survive.

Call (551) 579-4441 or Request an Appointment Online.

Let’s begin your journey toward a calmer, clearer, and more confident you and feel good again.

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