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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

Already, their 2026 CBT number will keep them in the highest tax bracket for luxury-tax purposes next year.

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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