Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy which helps people change unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive behavioral therapists teach their patients to use coping skills (healthy ways to deal with problems).  They also show their patients how their thoughts are not accurate.   These unhealthy thought patterns are called cognitive distortions.  CBT says that these inaccurate thoughts lead to unhealthy feelings and behaviors.  By changing these thoughts, patients can change how they feel and act.  CBT combines parts of cognitive therapy and behavior therapy.  Using this combination of therapies, CBT helps patients to identify problems in their lives and tries to help them feel better.