Psychology

Therapeutic approach basically addresses a variety of concerns including emotional distress, depression, relationship crises, parenting problems, career issues, substance abuse and other clinical conditions or disorders. Throughout the course of practice and training, health professionals concerned in mental health developed various modes of therapy that addresses such problems.

In this light, Cognitive behavioral therapy, also known as CBT, can be regarded as one of the best therapeutic approaches. CBT is primarily focused on solving problems related with dysfunctional emotions, cognitions and behaviors through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure. It is said to provide therapeutic benefits  for different problems such as anxiety, mood, personality, psychotic, substance abuse and eating disorders (Rachman, 1997).

Basically formulated through the merging of cognitive and behavior therapy, CBT focuses on the  here and now  rather than the past as well as alleviates specific symptoms of a disease. CBT is also used in both individual and group therapies. It is comprised of time-limited, specific technique-driven, direct, time-limited and brief treatments for specific disorders. The techniques used in CBT are often adapted by individuals for self-help applications. Because CBT is result-oriented, many researchers and clinicians are more cognitive-oriented when it comes to psychotherapy (Foa et al., 2003).

Since its development, CBT has been evaluated for its effectiveness and efficacy, and thus, it has been favored over other therapeutic approaches. In addition, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) considered CBT as the best treatment choice for various mental health problems including, OCD, PTSD, clinical depression, bulimia nervosa (Lambert et al., 2004).

To conclude, CBT is indeed a best therapeutic approach that many health professionals would participate in due to its effectiveness and efficacy.