Cognitive therapy

In psychology, cognitive therapy is "a direct form of psychotherapy based on the interpretation of situations (cognitive structure of experiences) that determine how an individual  feels and behaves. It is based on the premise that cognition, the  process of acquiring knowledge and forming beliefs, is a primary  determinant of mood and behavior. The therapy uses behavioral and verbal  techniques to identify and correct negative thinking that is at the  root of the aberrant behavior."

Cognitive therapy among religious patients may be enhanced by adding pastoral care.