Teaching cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for specific disorders requires a solid cognitive‐behavioral conceptualization of the identified problem. Once the problem is conceptualized through the lens of the cognitive model, the treatment strategies become clear. This chapter discusses the key components for effectively teaching CBT for depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance abuse, and severe and persistent mental illness. Trainees are helped to clearly understand the specific cognitive conceptualization of each psychological disorder and then accurately connect it to the patient's specific cognitive conceptualization and disorder‐specific cognitive behavioral treatment strategies. The chapter presents a cognitive conceptualization of each disorder followed by a discussion of a strategic plan to effectively address the disorder‐specific problems in thinking and behavior. A detailed discussion of disorder‐specific treatment strategies, didactic components, and experiential exercises address common learning needs of trainee groups.