Merilee Ford, M.A.
Certified CBT Coach
Why a Wellness Coach?
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The way we think can influence how we feel, the choices we make, and the patterns we develop over time.
CBT helps us recognize unhelpful thought patterns, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges. These skills can support meaningful, lasting change and improve overall well-being.
CBT has been extensively studied and is commonly used to support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, stress, and other emotional or behavioral challenges.
What Is Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Creating Change That Lasts
Knowing what we should do isn't always enough to create change. Even with the best intentions, we can find ourselves returning to familiar habits and thought patterns especially when we're stressed, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.
That's where cognitive behavioral coaching can help.
I use CBT-based coaching strategies to help you identify what's keeping you stuck, understand the connection between your thoughts and behaviors, and develop practical tools for moving forward.
WHAT WE WORK ON
Identify limiting thoughts and behavioral patterns
Develop healthier, more flexible ways of thinking
Build sustainable habits
Strengthen confidence and self-trust
Manage stress and emotional challenges
Create realistic goals with support and accountability
Connecting the Mind & Body
Our health is influenced by more than one area of our lives. Nutrition, stress, sleep, relationships, mindset, habits, and lifestyle can all play a role in how we feel.
My approach combines cognitive behavioral coaching, psychology, integrative nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and lab testing when appropriate to look at the bigger picture and help identify factors that may be affecting your well-being.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to health. At Connect the Dots, we focus on connecting your dots helping you better understand yourself, build healthier patterns, and create meaningful changes that support both your mental and physical well-being.
