Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)  is a very effective, extensively researched and widely used approach for treating a range of mental health conditions including  anxiety, depression, and phobias.  CBT operates on the premise that your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. It is based on the idea that our thoughts significantly influence our feelings and actions. By identifying the link between thoughts, emotions, and actions and challenging unhelpful and distorted thought patterns, you can learn to modify the emotions and behaviors that accompany them. CBT empowers individuals to develop healthier coping strategies to reduce emotional distress and improve functioning.