During the 1950s, [[Albert Ellis (psychologist)|Albert Ellis]] originated [[Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy|Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)]]. A few years later, psychiatrist [[Aaron T. Beck]] developed a form of psychotherapy known as [[cognitive therapy]]. Both of these included generally relative short, structured and present-focused therapy aimed at identifying and changing a person's beliefs, appraisals and reaction-patterns, by contrast with the more long-lasting insight-based approach of psycho-dynamic or humanistic therapies.  Cognitive and behavioral therapy approaches were combined and grouped under the heading and umbrella-term [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]] (CBT) in the 1970s. Many approaches within CBT were oriented towards active/directive collaborative empiricism and mapping, assessing and modifying clients core beliefs and dysfunctional schemas. These approaches gained widespread acceptance as a primary treatment for numerous disorders. A "third wave" of cognitive and behavioral therapies developed, including [[Acceptance and Commitment Therapy]] and [[Dialectical behavior therapy]], which expanded the concepts to other disorders and/or added novel components and [[mindfulness (psychology)|mindfulness]] exercises. Counseling methods developed, including [[solution focused brief therapy|solution-focused therapy]] and [[systemic coaching]].

During the 1950s, [[Albert Ellis (psychologist)|Albert Ellis]] originated [[Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy|Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)]]. A few years later, psychiatrist [[Aaron T. Beck]] developed a form of psychotherapy known as [[cognitive therapy]]. Both of these included generally relative short, structured and present-focused therapy aimed at identifying and changing a person's beliefs, appraisals and reaction-patterns, by contrast with the more long-lasting insight-based approach of psycho-dynamic or humanistic therapies.  Cognitive and behavioral therapy approaches were combined and grouped under the heading and umbrella-term [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]] (CBT) in the 1970s. Many approaches within CBT were oriented towards active/directive collaborative empiricism and mapping, assessing and modifying clients core beliefs and dysfunctional schemas. These approaches gained widespread acceptance as a primary treatment for numerous disorders. A "third wave" of cognitive and behavioral therapies developed, including [[Acceptance and Commitment Therapy]] and [[Dialectical behavior therapy]], which expanded the concepts to other disorders and/or added novel components and [[mindfulness (psychology)|mindfulness]] exercises. Counseling methods developed, including [[solution focused brief therapy|solution-focused therapy]] and [[systemic coaching]].