| Type of Therapy | Founder | Source of Problems | Treatment Techniques | Goals of Therapy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT) | Albert Ellis | Irrational beliefs | Very directive: Identify, logically dispute, and challenge irrational beliefs. | Surrender of irrational beliefs and absolutist demands |
| Cognitive therapy (CT) | Aaron T. Beck | Unrealistic, distorted perceptions and interpretations of events due to cognitive biases | Directive collaboration: Teach client to monitor automatic thoughts; test accuracy of conclusions; correct distorted thinking and perception. | Accurate and realistic perception of self, others, and external events |