Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. CBT focuses on solutions, encouraging you to challenge distorted cognitions and change destructive patterns of behavior.

 

CBT rests on the idea that thoughts and perceptions influence behavior. Feeling distressed, in some cases, may distort your perception of reality. CBT aims to identify harmful thoughts, assess whether they are an accurate depiction of reality, and if they are not, employ strategies to challenge and overcome them.