Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and effective psychological treatment approach that focuses on the interplay between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Developed in the 1960s by Dr. Aaron T. Beck, CBT has evolved into a structured, goal-oriented therapy that is used to treat a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).