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Laura Burlingame Lee

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What is your go-to approach for cognitive behavioral therapy?

My go-to approach in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is providing information, working with physiological activation, and working with unhelpful thoughts. Information is needed, because generally, the more a client knows about what is going on, the more likely they are to be willing to engage in therapy and the techniques.

What tools do you teach in cognitive behavioral therapy?

I teach the following tools in CBT: identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts that amplify distress, stress and anxiety management techniques (including breathing, muscle relaxation, guided meditation, and combination techniques), behavioral activation (engaging in pleasurable or positive behaviors), and making a concerted effort to notice positives and gratitudes. I will also use creative therapies (art, journaling, music, dance, poetry, etc.) when appropriate.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in CBT when they report decreased subjective and objective signs and symptoms of distress, and when they report increased confidence in coping with and managing the underlying conditions creating the distress.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement cognitive behavioral therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in CBT with reading, engaging in enjoyable activities, journaling, and keeping track of good things that happen in their lives.

What should someone do to prepare for starting cognitive behavioral therapy?

To prepare for the first CBT session, a client can write down their symptoms, their understanding of what causes the symptoms, any events/situations that worsen or help symptoms, and what they've tried in the past that has helped/not helped.

Starting Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Pricing & insurance

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Our Meridian therapists and counselors accept 36 insurance plans

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Self-pay costs at Meridian
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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5.0 Thriveworks Meridian reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
I have been meeting with Matt for almost 2 years now, and he's helped me get in touch with myself and understand who I am, as well as provided great tools to apply to my life for future improvement and coping. I have benefited greatly from my regular meetings with Matt and I can't speak highly enough about him as a counselor and psychological mentor.
Read more I have been meeting with Matt for almost 2 years now, and he's helped me get in touch with myself and understand who I am, as well as provided great tools to apply to my life for future improvement and coping. I have benefited greatly from my regular meetings with Matt and I can't speak highly enough about him as a counselor and psychological mentor.
Meridian Jan 2022
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Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Meridian is located at 26 S Baltic Pl Suite 150, Meridian, ID 83642, off E. Franklin Rd.

Phone number

(208) 504-1377

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