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CBT

American  
[see-bee-tee] / ˈsiˈbiˈti /

abbreviation

  1. cognitive behavioral therapy: a form of psychological therapy that seeks to identify and change patterns of thought, perception, and behavior that can be harmful to a person's mental health.

  2. Chicago Board of Trade.


CBT British  

abbreviation

  1. computer-based training

  2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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These counselors conducted self counseling sessions with AI models prompted to act as CBT therapists.

From Science Daily Mar. 2, 2026

The CBT, often referred to as a "luxury tax," sets thresholds for total payroll.

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

Their projections for 2026 as of right now, according to Cot’s Baseball Contracts: $251 million in salary and $313 million in CBT payroll.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 5, 2025

Keeping secrets is not necessarily financial infidelity, says Avigail Lev, founder and director at Bay Area CBT Center.

From Salon Feb. 14, 2025

She thinks Dr. Crowchild’s CBT will benefit me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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