Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Vienna

When can therapy help?

Peter Graff, MA, PhD, can help you with the following problems, disorders and mental illnesses.

Addiction to drugs or behaviors

Addiction to drugs, medication, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, shopping, etc.

Adjustment disorders

Problems in coping with change, living abroad, starting a new job, traumatic breakups

Aging and dementia

Forgetfulness, loss of autonomy, challenges for caregivers, coping with death and dying

Anxiety

Specific phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, excessive worrying and constant brooding

Bipolar disorder

Strong mood swings, alternating depressive and manic or hypomanic episodes

Crises

Loss of employment, loss of a loved one, coping with major life-changing events

Depression

Overwhelming sadness, fatigue, suicidal thoughts, feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness

Eating disorder

Struggles with weight and body image, being overweight or underweight, anorexia, bulimia

Emotional instability

Emotional outbursts, excessive crying, rapidly changing moods, being at the mercy of your feelings

Hypochondria

Worrying excessively about your own health, hyper-vigilance concerning bodily sensations

Impulsivity

Outbursts of anger, aggression, violent behavior, daring behavior, anger management

LGBTQIA+ Issues

Sexual identity, gender identity, coming-out, transitioning to self-identified gender

Psychosis

Schizophrenia, hallucinations, disjointed thoughts, delusions, paranoia

Mania and hypomania

Extreme elation, drastically increased sex-drive, overexertion of mind and body, lack of sleep

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive thoughts, rituals to prevent disasters, compulsive behaviors such as excessive washing

Panic disorder

Panic attacks, sudden intense terror, fear of losing your mind or dying, hyperventilation, fear of fear itself

Personality disorders

Avoidant, antisocial, dependent, Borderline, narcissistic, histrionic, paranoid, obsessive-compulsive.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Significant long-term dysfunction or distress due to traumatic events, flashbacks, triggers, complex PTSD

Relationship problems

Marital problems, problems forming attachments, issues with partners, friends, and family members

Sexual dysfunction

Impotence, vaginismus, dyspareunia, premature ejaculation, sexual desire disorder

Sleep disorders

Insomnia, problems falling asleep and staying asleep

Somatization

Physical manifestations of mental suffering and stress, stress and self-care factors in autoimmune diseases