What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The core idea is that how we interpret events rather than the events themselves shapes how we feel and act. CBT typically involves working collaboratively with a therapist to: Recognize distorted or unhelpful thinking patterns. Challenge those thoughts using evidence and alternative perspectives. Change behavioral habits that reinforce distress or negative outcomes. Therapy often includes structured sessions, goal-setting, and homework assignments such as [...]