behavior therapy
noun
variants
or behavioral therapy
or behavior modification
or behavioral modification
: psychotherapy that is concerned with the treatment (as by desensitization or aversion therapy) of observable behaviors rather than underlying psychological processes and that applies principles of learning to substitute desirable responses and behavior patterns for undesirable ones (such as phobias or obsessions) compare cognitive therapy
behavior therapist
noun
or behavioral therapist
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For others, medication, behavior therapy or a combination of these interventions may be necessary.
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Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
The free mind-body-spirit program will focus on cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, along with sleep health and cognitive behavior therapy information.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Some are building chatbot therapists trained on dialectical behavior therapy.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
See a mental health professional: If accessible to you, therapy approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can build mental and emotional resilience.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 19 June 2025
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Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
The free mind-body-spirit program will focus on cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, along with sleep health and cognitive behavior therapy information.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Some are building chatbot therapists trained on dialectical behavior therapy.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
See a mental health professional: If accessible to you, therapy approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can build mental and emotional resilience.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 19 June 2025
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“Behavior therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behavior%20therapy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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