Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that focuses on the interaction between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The central principle is that maladaptive thought patterns contribute to emotional distress and unhelpful behaviors, and that by identifying and restructuring these cognitions, clients can experience improved mood and functioning. CBT is typically time-limited, goal-oriented, and skills-based, equipping clients with strategies such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, problem-solving, and exposure techniques. It is widely supported as an effective treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, and a range of other mental health concerns (Beck, 2011; Hofmann et al., 2012).