Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is directed at correcting faulty cognition (thought processing), by replacing it with healthy and realistic thinking. It concentrates more on the present thinking and emotions than the past contributing factors. Behavioral exercises are used to instill rational thoughts. An individual’s attitude and behavior are influenced by the way the individual cognitively structures the environment. These techniques were designed to identify, reality test, and correct distorted conceptualizations and dysfunctional beliefs.