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    CBT vs Psychotherapy: The Treatment Showdown

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    Lena and Miles break down the real differences between CBT and traditional talk therapy, revealing surprising research findings about when each approach works best for anxiety, depression, and beyond.

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    The research shows that the therapeutic relationship accounts for way more of the outcome than the specific technique; the goal is finding what works for you, not loyalty to a particular theory.

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