Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, sleep issues, alcohol and drug use problems, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.

CBT treatment usually involves efforts to explore, challenge, and modify maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors. CBT therapy also aims to improve emotional regulation, and the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems and symptoms reduction.

CBT tends to be a solution focused, goal driven, and collaborative approach between a therapist and a client.

(source: https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral)