Learn about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Therapists: Benefits, Techniques & How It Works
Developed in the 1960s by Dr. Aaron Beck, CBT combines cognitive therapy—which addresses faulty or distorted thinking—with behavioral therapy, which focuses on changing unhelpful behaviors. During CBT, a person learns to change their perceptions in a way that has a helpful effect on their behavior and mood. It can help with many mental health conditions, …