CBT can help us change how we see ourselves and the world around us.  It is a fantastic tool for helping us identify negative thoughts or thought patterns that we have developed over time and let them go. When we identify automatic negative thoughts, we can look at them logically and that can free us from the consequences of keeping the automatic negative thoughts that can control us. CBT can give us tools to relax. It is especially good at helping to find hope in our current situation and in our future. As we do this our self-esteem improves. We can begin to see ourselves as others do; allowing us to believe in ourselves, again.  As this grows, our relationships improve. Our ability to deal with difficult situations becomes easier.  Our whole life experience becomes one that much more vigorous and fulfilling.