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Erin E. Pickering, LPC is a counselor in CHAMBERSBURG, PA specializing in counseling. Erin E. Pickering, LPC is affiliated with WellSpan Health.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.
CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.
CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.
She has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Erin E. Pickering, LPC appears to accept the following insurance providers: AmeriHealth, Highmark Blue Shield, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Capital BlueCross, Centene, Geisinger Health Plan, Evernorth Behavioral Health, Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway), Quest Behavioral Health, Johns Hopkins Health Care, PerformCare/MA HMO Non York/Adams (CBHNP), Preferred Health Care, Community Care Behavioral Health MA/HMOYork/Adams, Aetna Better Health, WellSpan Population Health (formerly SCP) and Devoted Health.
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Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare?: Caring for others has always come naturally to me. I can recall telling one of my best friends in seventh grade that I was going to be a therapist. Helping others, caring for others and showing empathy and compassion are my passions. What I want my patients to know about me?: I use a diverse set of therapy techniques to help my clients. I commonly utilize talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma therapy and all person-centered approaches. I have a long history working with clients of all ages, but focus on ages 12 and up. What I do when I’m not seeing patients?: I love spending time with family and friends. I have quite a collection of pets and spend time caring for them.
