Noun
cognitive behavioral therapy (countable and uncountable, plural cognitive behavioral therapies)
(psychology) A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions, focussing on a client's current state rather than on their past.
Synonym: CBT
cognitive-behavioral therapy
Because of my bipolar disorder, I tend to these mixed states, which are depressed but loud and agitated. So I can be terribly irritable. I go to cognitive behavioral therapy in order not to yell at my children. Ayelet Waldman
There are a variety of techniques to help people change the kind of thinking that leads them to become depressed. These techniques are called cognitive behavioral therapy. Irving Kirsch
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown effective for improving quality of life in those with chronic pain but the reduction in suffering is quite modest, and the CBT method employed seems to have no effect on outcome. Source: Internet
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a useful treatment when OCD is present, Coffey BJ, Shechter RL. Source: Internet
Cognitive behavioral therapy allows the patient to challenge dysfunctional thoughts or beliefs by being mindful of their own feelings with the aim that the patient will realize their fear is irrational. Source: Internet
However, a reduction of freezing was observed in the mice that had inhibited glucocorticoid receptors. citation Psychology Cognitive behavioral therapy has been successful in helping people overcome fear. Source: Internet