noun
cognitive therapy
A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns. Often used in clinical contexts.
うつ病の治療に認知療法が用いられることがあります。
Cognitive therapy is sometimes used in the treatment of depression.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a broader approach that combines cognitive therapy with behavioral techniques.
Compound of 認知 (にんち, 'cognition') and 療法 (りょうほう, 'therapy').