Types of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT encompasses a range of techniques and approaches that address our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. These can range from structured psychotherapies to self-help practices.

 

Cognitive Therapy

Centers on identifying and changing inaccurate or distorted thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviors.

Multimodal

Addresses destructive or disturbing thoughts and behaviors while incorporating treatment strategies such as emotional regulation and mindfulness.

 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Suggests that psychological issues must be treated by addressing seven different but interconnected modalities: behavior, affect, sensation, imagery, cognition, interpersonal factors, and drug/biological considerations.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Involves identifying irrational beliefs, actively challenging these beliefs, and finally learning to recognize and change these thought patterns.

 
 

CBT for treating mental health conditions

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a valuable tool for treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions and emotional challenges. Therapists and psychologists use CBT to treat many mental health conditions, including:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Phobias

  • Personality Disorders

  • Eating Disorders

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

 

CBT for support in everyday challenges and life changes

CBT can help people work through everyday challenges and life changes, too.

  • Relationship Issues

  • Divorce

  • Problems at Work

  • Grief

  • Adjusting to a new life situation or medical condition

  • Stress and coping difficulties