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cognitive behavior therapy

(KOG-nih-tiv beh-HAY-vyer THAYR-uh-pee)

A type of psychotherapy that helps patients change their behavior by changing the way they think and feel about certain things. It is used to treat mental, emotional, personality, and behavioral disorders. Also called CBT and cognitive therapy.

cognitive behavior therapy

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