Understanding CBT for Anxiety
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a proven way to reduce anxiety. Learn its core principles and how to start.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used and effective approaches in modern psychotherapy.
### Key principles
Thoughts, feelings and behaviors form a triangle that influences one another. CBT works by reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns to break the anxiety cycle.
### Who benefits?
People with recurring panic, excessive worry, or social avoidance usually benefit the most.
### How to start
The first step is talking to a licensed clinical psychologist. On Moshvereh you can start a conversation with verified specialists in one click.