What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

By pdkenn | August 13, 2026
Therapist discussing what is cognitive behavioral therapy with a client in a Vaughan therapy office

By York Region CBT Editorial Team When exploring what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is, it helps to understand it as a structured, evidence-based form of talk therapy. It identifies direct links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to effectively treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. At York Region CBT, located in Vaughan, Ontario, our…

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CBT Therapist Vaughan | Therapy for Older Adults

By pdkenn | July 24, 2026
Female clinician providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to an older adult at York Region CBT clinic in Vaughan

Is It Too Late to Start Therapy? How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Supports Older Adults Age presents no barrier to the effectiveness of therapy. According to recent CDC data on adult mental health care, mental health treatment rates among adults rose significantly from 19.2% to 23.9%, reflecting a growing recognition of therapy’s value later in life.…

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