CBT focuses on teaching an afflicted person how to identify and turn their negative thought patterns into positive ones.
The most effective type of psychotherapy for those with an anxiety disorder is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on teaching an afflicted person how to identify and turn their negative thought patterns into positive ones. On the other hand, several types of medications are also used to treat anxiety disorder, including antidepressants, benzodiazepines, beta-blockers, anticonvulsants, and the antianxiety drug called buspirone.