Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a combination of two highly effective forms of psychotherapy.

Cognitive therapy focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs or thought processes that cause extreme emotional reactions such as anxiety, depression or anger.

Behavior therapy focuses on reducing or eliminating maladaptive behaviors and increasing adaptive behaviors.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in several ways that make it more effective in treating many disorders and problems.

• Symptom Focused
  CBT's main focus is on reducing current symptoms and attaining goals, not dwelling on past history. 
• Short Term
  Since CBT focuses on alleviating specific symptoms and reaching defined goals, treatment typically takes months, not years.
• Scientifically Validated
  CBT has been researched and proven as an effective treatment for many disorders and problems. In fact, for several disorders CBT has been shown to work as well as medication.