A CBT therapist is a mental health professional who provides cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to individuals with mental health conditions or emotional concerns. CBT is a form of psychotherapy that is structured, goal-oriented, and problem-oriented. It is a common type of talk therapy that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use, and emotional concerns such as coping with grief or stress. CBT therapists work collaboratively with their patients/clients to develop an understanding of the problem and to develop a treatment strategy. They help individuals learn to be their own therapists by teaching them coping skills, whereby they can learn to change their own thinking, problematic emotions, and behavior. CBT therapists encourage individuals to talk about their thoughts and feelings and whats troubling them, and they help them gain a different perspective. CBT usually takes place over a limited number of sessions, and the therapist customizes the treatment based on the issue being addressed.