Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of present-oriented psychotherapy that can be used to address a range of psychological problems, including anxiety, anger, marital conflict, depression, behavioral issues, and substance abuse. Unlike traditional Freudian psychoanalysis, which focuses on childhood experiences to identify the root causes of conflict, CBT focuses on encouraging patients to identify present-time destructive behavior and negative patterns of thinking. Once these negative thoughts and behaviors have been identified, the CBT therapist will guide patients to change and overcome these negative thoughts and behaviors.