cognitive behavior therapy is a form of short-term psychotherapy that emphasizes the role of thinking and its effects on our feelings and our behaviors. cognitive-behavioral therapists teach concrete skills to challenge distorted, automatic negative thoughts which cause anxiety and depressed mood. alternative, healthy behaviors are taught which replace fearful, avoidant behaviors.

dr. victoria g. roatta is a licensed clinical psychologist offering psychological treatment in english and spanish to adults and adolescents in the coral gables/south miami area.