Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment that is supported by scientific research, structured, and focused on goals. CBT is a present-focused, collaborative treatment designed to help you understand the link between your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Once you recognize what contributes to your feelings, you can learn to change your thoughts and behaviors, which will create changes in your mood. CBT teaches that you have the capacity to change, and can learn to tolerate difficult emotions.