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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What to Expect

CBT is now a common type of talk therapy, but how does it work?

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on June 28, 2024
Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD | June 28, 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy that can help treat many mental health conditions. It helps you identify the link between your thoughts and your emotions — and how these in turn affect your behaviors.

In this video, get an idea of what to expect in CBT and what it looks like in action.

References

Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. (n.d.). Cognitive behavior therapy

Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. (n.d.). How CBT can help

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Alexandra Schwarz, MD, is a board-eligible sleep medicine physician and a board-certified family medicine physician. She is a member of both the AASM and the ABFM.

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