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title: Techniques Used by Behavior Therapists
description: Behavioral therapy is a form of psychotherapy focused on changing problematic behaviors and reinforcing positive ones, with the overarching goal of helping individuals understand and modify their behavior patterns as a means of improving their quality of life. To achieve this goal, behavioral therapists use a variety of techniques, which we will discuss in this post.
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# [Techniques Used by Behavior Therapists](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/techniques-used-by-behavior-therapists)

 Written by [CONCEPT Staff](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/author/concept-staff-1) | Jun 21, 2023 7:07:50 PM

Behavioral therapy is a form of psychotherapy focused on changing problematic behaviors and reinforcing positive ones, with the overarching goal of helping individuals understand and modify their behavior patterns as a means of improving their quality of life. To achieve this goal, behavioral therapists use a variety of techniques, which we will discuss in this post. 

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