Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a time-limited, structured form of psychotherapy used in the treatment of various mental disorders, including affective disorders, anxiety disorders, and addictive disorders. The focus is on replacing an individual’s maladaptive thinking patterns with more positive ones that help them better navigate various life stressors. In addictive disorders in particular, patients often use maladaptive addictive behaviors or substances to cope with different issues. The goal of CBT in this population is to replace these behaviors with more adaptive coping skills. This process involves understanding the patient’s thoughts, beliefs, and cognitive processes and providing psychoeducation through teaching skills that the patients can rely on in the future. Ultimately, the goal is for patients to learn how to self-regulate and cope with stressors in the future, long after the therapy has ended. Achieving this goal involves understanding the cognitive model of addiction, learning the structure of the CBT session, building a therapeutic alliance with the patient, and utilizing guided discovery, motivational interviewing, and functional analysis.