The treatment goals for BDD often involve Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach. CBT aims to modify negative thought patterns and behaviors related to body image concerns. Therapists utilize various tools such as worksheets, thought logs, and homework assignments to help individuals challenge and combat unhealthy thinking. The behavioral aspect of CBT focuses on identifying and altering behaviors that adversely affect the person's life.   CBT also incorporates exposure work and coping skills to boost self-esteem and self-worth. The ultimate goal is to recognize and rectify unhealthy thought patterns, fostering the development of flexible and realistic beliefs. Breaking down exposure into manageable segments enables individuals to reduce compulsive behaviors, acquire coping mechanisms for distressing situations, and learn how to manage triggers without engaging in body dysmorphic behaviors.   During therapy sessions, clinical therapists often engage in attention-training exercises with the client. These exercises involve stopping or resisting comparing one's appearance, reducing rumination, and refraining from camouflaging or hiding behaviors while challenging faulty thinking. By adopting a comprehensive and structured approach like CBT, individuals with body dysmorphic disorder can work towards improving their well-being and achieving a healthier perspective on their body image.   Body dysmorphic disorder treatment is available at Psychiatry of the Palm Beaches. For more information, please feel free to contact us or schedule an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you. We serve patients from Boynton Beach FL, Delray Beach FL, Palm Beach Gardens FL, Jupiter FL, Stuart FL, Palm City FL, Royal Palm Beach FL, Wellington FL, Vero Beach FL, Citrus Ridge FL, Plantation FL, Sunrise FL, and surrounding areas.