Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors that can contribute to emotional or psychological problems. This therapeutic approach is based on the principle that thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all interconnected, and that change in one of these areas can lead to positive changes in the others.
CBT is often used to treat a wide range of psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, phobias, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, and stress management problems.