CBT is rooted in the idea that the way you perceive situations influences the way you feel, and that you have the ability to change your thought patterns to feel better. This type of therapy is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that we can allow our thoughts and feelings to trap us in a vicious cycle. CBT aims to help redirect your thought processes and change thinking patterns to create new skills when dealing with overwhelming problems or struggles. CBT therapy emphasizes what is going on a person’s current life, rather than what has led up to their difficulties. The focus is primarily on moving forward in time to develop more effective ways of coping with life.