Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of therapy that helps people identify patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It is commonly used to support people with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, substance use concerns, and other challenges.

CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. In a CBT session, a therapist may help someone notice unhelpful thought patterns, understand how those patterns affect their daily life, and practice new ways of responding. The work is often practical and skills-based, which can include setting goals, tracking patterns, practicing coping strategies, or trying new behaviors between sessions.

CBT can be delivered on its own or as part of a broader mental health solution. The right care plan depends on each person’s needs, preferences, symptoms, and goals, which is why access to high-quality providers and measurement-based mental health matters. When care is personalized and progress is measured over time, CBT can be one part of helping people get support that fits and adjust care when their needs change.