CBT therapists are similar to behavioral therapists, as they help people overcome destructive behaviors, but CBT therapists ultimately focus on thoughts and thought patterns (Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies). For example, a CBT therapist might help someone who consistently lashes out at work figure out which thought patterns are causing them to do so. A CBT therapist would then work with their client to change these thought patterns , so the client stops lashing out at work. The process of becoming a CBT therapist is similar to the process of becoming a psychotherapist. First, one should earn their bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field. Then, one can start earning their master’s degree in psychotherapy, as well as start accruing their hours of supervised clinical experience. After earning their master’s degree, prospective CBT therapists have two options. According to CBTtherapist.com, they can either become accredited in psychotherapy and s