Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Anxiety Disorders: A Meta-Analytic Review

Authors

  • Avery Martin
  • Jesse Nelson
  • Taylor Lee

Keywords:

anxiety, therapy, cbt, efficacy, meta-analysis

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive meta-analytic review of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for treating anxiety disorders. The review synthesizes data from numerous studies to evaluate the efficacy of CBT in reducing symptoms of various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. The analysis reveals that CBT is a highly effective treatment modality, demonstrating consistent positive outcomes across a range of anxiety-related symptoms. Key factors influencing the effectiveness of CBT, as well as implications for future research, are discussed. This review contributes to the field by offering evidence-based recommendations for clinicians and highlighting areas where further research is needed.

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Author Biographies

Avery Martin

PhD
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA, USA

Jesse Nelson

PhD
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Volodymyrska St, 60, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01033

Taylor Lee

PhD
University of Toronto
27 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada

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Published

2025-12-02

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