What is the primary distinction separating CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) from Behavior Therapy?(please see details)

Asked by Buttonstc (27605) February 4th, 2012 from iPhone

More specifically regarding Phobia Desensitization methodology, if you know.

Is it more a matter of semantics or terminology changing from past to present or is there some critical difference between the two?

Even if there are notable differences generally, would that necessarily apply to the narrowly defined area of a phobia.

Obviously I’ve done some reading up on CBT but unable to get a clear picture.

I’ve also noticed that CBT therapists are considerably more difficult to find simply because there are less of them.

But IF a CBT therapist is clearly superior to a garden-variety Behavioral therapist and worth the extra effort to find one, I’d definitely like to know.

But if its a distinction without a measurable difference (regarding Phobia treatment) I’d like to know that too.

You DON’T have to be a medical professional to answer my Q. If your experience has been as a patient, that’s fine too.

I don’t mind any input in the form of “my best educated guess would be….” for any part of this Q, so as long as it relates I’m willing to sprinkle lurve around madly.

Any and all positive (or even negative) experiences with this stuff welcomed. Thanks guys.