COBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a psychological treatment used to treat mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. Some of the synonyms for COBT include cognitive therapy, behavior therapy, cognitive restructuring, cognitive processing therapy, and behavior modification. These therapies are based on the principles of changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors that contribute to psychological distress. Cognitive therapy aims to change the way individuals think about themselves and their surroundings, while behavior therapy focuses on addressing specific behaviors. Cognitive restructuring involves identifying and challenging negative thoughts, while cognitive processing therapy helps individuals to process traumatic events. Behavior modification involves reinforcing positive behaviors and extinguishing negative ones.