CBT

American

[see-bee-tee] / ˈsiˈbiˈti /

abbreviation

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.
Chicago Board of Trade.

CBT British

abbreviation

computer-based training
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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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

Some women showed "statistically significant improvements" in anxiety and depression following CBT and mindfulness therapies,compared with no or alternative treatments.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy, which sounds painful, but isn’t as awful as it sounds.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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