Abstract: Objective To explore the effectiveness of the experiential teaching method in a standardized training of cognitive behavior therapy. Methods We selected 60 trainees from the series of “China-Beck Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” （CBT）training programs and applied the concept of experiential teaching to the training process. The implementation process of the training included five stages: generating the interest for training, setting problem situations, inputting immersive experience, verifying through practice, summary and evaluation. We evaluated the satisfaction of teaching effectiveness and a self-made questionnaire was used to assess the effects and satisfaction of the series training in the 9 dimensions including: the form of teaching, the learning motivation of trainees, the achievement degree of the learning goal, the personal growth, etc.The response rate was 85%. Results The score of each item in the questionnaire was all above 8.00. Conclusion In CBT training, experiential teaching method can helptrainees experience, perceive and understand the transformation of cognition, emotion and behavior in the real or virtual environment, to fully arouse trainees’learning motivation, to achieve the unity of the cognition and emotion by learning. The experiential teaching method is worth recommending.