CBT Therapy in Indore — Change the Thoughts That Keep You Stuck

The Worry Does Not Stop. Even When the Work Day Ends.
If you live in Vijay Nagar, Nipania, or along the AB Road corridor, you know the pace. Work targets do not wait. Traffic on MR-10 takes an hour. You get home, and the thoughts are still running — replaying the meeting, planning tomorrow, worrying about money, replaying the argument. You try to sleep. You cannot. You wake up already tired.
This is not a character flaw. It is a pattern — and patterns can be changed. That is exactly what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy does.
CBT therapy in Indore at Dr. Rajvardhan Bhanwar's clinic helps you identify the specific thoughts driving your anxiety or depression — and teaches you, step by step, how to change them. It is structured. It is practical. It works.

Dr. Rajvardhan Bhanwar's clinic — structured, evidence-based psychotherapy in Indore, in a space where you can actually breathe and talk.

What Is CBT? A Plain Explanation.

CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Here is how it works in simple terms:
Cognitive refers to your thoughts. The way you interpret situations — a missed call, a critical comment, a physical symptom — shapes how you feel. CBT helps you catch the automatic thoughts that happen below awareness and examine whether they are accurate.
Behavioral refers to what you do. When we are anxious, we avoid. When we are depressed, we withdraw. These behaviors feel protective but actually make things worse. CBT teaches you to gradually re-engage with life in ways that break this cycle.
CBT is not just talking. Each session has structure. You learn specific skills. You practice them between sessions. Progress is tracked. There is a beginning, a middle, and an end — usually 12 to 20 sessions.

CBT for Anxiety in Indore

Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people search for a CBT therapist in Indore. And it makes sense. Anxiety in Indore looks a lot like this:

Constant worry that does not respond to logic
Physical symptoms — tight chest, rapid heartbeat, upset stomach — that doctors say are "not physical"
Panic attacks that come without warning
Social anxiety — fear of being judged in meetings, parties, or conversations
Health anxiety — Googling symptoms and convincing yourself something is seriously wrong
Generalised anxiety — the sense that something bad is always about to happen

CBT addresses all of these. The therapy identifies the specific thought patterns maintaining your anxiety — things like catastrophising ("the worst will definitely happen"), mind-reading ("they think I am incompetent"), and overestimating danger. Then it teaches you how to challenge and replace those patterns.

For panic attacks and phobias, we use Exposure Therapy — a part of CBT where you face feared situations gradually, in a controlled way, until they lose their power. It sounds uncomfortable. It is, briefly. But it is the most effective method for reducing avoidance and fear.

CBT for Depression in Indore

Depression is not sadness. Sadness passes. Depression is a persistent state — low energy, no motivation, no pleasure in things you used to enjoy, and a mind that constantly tells you things will not get better.

CBT for depression works by targeting two things simultaneously: the negative automatic thoughts that maintain low mood, and the behavioral withdrawal that reinforces it.

Behavioral Activation — The First Step

When you are depressed, you stop doing things. And when you stop doing things, you feel worse. Behavioral Activation is a CBT technique that breaks this cycle. We identify small, specific activities that give you even a little sense of achievement or connection — and we schedule them. It is structured. It is gradual. It works even when motivation is zero.

Thought Records — Catching the Inner Critic

Depression comes with a specific style of thinking: everything is negative, permanent, and your fault. CBT teaches you to write down these thoughts, examine the evidence for and against them, and arrive at a more balanced view. Over time, the inner critic loses its grip.

Problem Solving Therapy

Some depression is linked to real, unsolved problems — financial stress, relationship conflict, work pressure. Problem-solving therapy within CBT helps you break these problems into manageable steps and act on them — instead of ruminating.

How CBT Sessions Work at Our Clinic

We do not jump into therapy before we understand your situation. Dr. Rajvardhan Bhanwar conducts a thorough psychiatric and psychological assessment to identify what is driving your symptoms — whether it is anxiety, depression, a combination, or something else. The right diagnosis leads to the right therapy.

Sessions 6–15: Core CBT Work

We do not jump into therapy before we understand your situation. Dr. Rajvardhan Bhanwar conducts a thorough psychiatric and psychological assessment to identify what is driving your symptoms — whether it is anxiety, depression, a combination, or something else. The right diagnosis leads to the right therapy.

Session 3–5: Psychoeducation and Goal Setting

We do not jump into therapy before we understand your situation. Dr. Rajvardhan Bhanwar conducts a thorough psychiatric and psychological assessment to identify what is driving your symptoms — whether it is anxiety, depression, a combination, or something else. The right diagnosis leads to the right therapy.

Final Sessions: Relapse Prevention

We do not jump into therapy before we understand your situation. Dr. Rajvardhan Bhanwar conducts a thorough psychiatric and psychological assessment to identify what is driving your symptoms — whether it is anxiety, depression, a combination, or something else. The right diagnosis leads to the right therapy.

Online CBT Therapy in Indore — Available If You Cannot Come In Person

Online CBT therapy is available for patients who cannot visit the clinic — due to distance, work schedules, or privacy concerns. Sessions happen over a secure video call. The structure, the quality, and the therapeutic work are identical to in-person sessions.

We see online CBT patients from Indore, across Madhya Pradesh, and from other cities who prefer to work with a psychiatrist trained at AIIMS Delhi.

Honest Answers — What People Search Before Booking CBT in Indore

How is CBT different from just talking to someone?

Talking to a friend, a family member, or a general counsellor can help you feel heard. CBT goes further. It is structured. It uses specific, evidence-based techniques. Progress is measured session by session. There is a clear method — not just open-ended conversation. That is why CBT produces lasting change in a defined timeframe, rather than indefinite support.

How do I know if CBT is working?

You will notice it in small ways first. The automatic thoughts start to feel less automatic. You catch yourself spiralling — and you stop. You sleep a little better. You avoid things less. CBT includes regular tracking of symptoms using validated scales, so you can see measurable progress — not just feel it subjectively.

Will I need medication along with CBT?

Not always. For mild to moderate anxiety or depression, CBT alone is often sufficient. For moderate to severe depression, or for anxiety that is significantly impairing your life, a combination of medication and CBT often works faster and produces better outcomes than either alone. Dr. Bhanwar assesses this individually. No one gets a prescription just because they walked in.

How many sessions before I start feeling better?

Most people report noticeable change by sessions 6 to 8. That is roughly 6 to 8 weeks if you come once a week. Significant change — not just symptom relief, but actual skill development — typically comes by session 12 to 15. Full CBT for anxiety or depression usually runs 16 to 20 sessions.

Ready to Start CBT Therapy in Indore? Here Is What to Do Next.

You do not need to wait until things get worse. You do not need a referral. You just need to call or WhatsApp us and ask about starting CBT in Indore.
Dr. Rajvardhan Bhanwar MD (AIIMS, Delhi) is a locally based psychiatrist who has worked with hundreds of patients in Indore dealing with anxiety, depression, panic, and stress. We are a single doctor, a real clinic — not a franchise or a corporate chain.
We will answer your questions before you book. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about whether CBT is right for you.

Serving Patients Across Indore for CBT Therapy

Our clinic is accessible from across the city. Patients come for cognitive behavioral therapy in Indore from Scheme No. 54, 74, 78, and 114, from Mahalaxmi Nagar, Shalimar Township, and Satya Sai Area, and from Sukhliya, Bapat Square, and Nipania.
We also see patients from Khajrana, Bengali Square, and the AB Road and MR-10 corridor. If you are near Bombay Hospital, Medanta Hospital, Apollo Rajshree Hospital, or C21 Mall and Malhar Mega Mall — you are close to us.
Patients near Orbit Mall, Sayaji Hotel, Radisson Blu, and the Brilliant Convention Centre also reach us easily. And if you are farther out, online therapy covers you.