behavioral therapist
Action-change counselor
A behavioral therapist is a mental health professional who treats psychological problems by focusing on observable behaviors rather than underlying thoughts or unconscious processes.
The approach uses techniques like conditioning, reinforcement, and exposure therapy to change unwanted behaviors: The behavioral therapist helped him overcome his fear of flying through gradual exposure.
Often contrasted with talk therapy or psychoanalysis.
- counselorOne who advises
- psychologistMental behavior specialist
- cognitiveRelating to thinking
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- sessionScheduled time for activity
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- therapistspsychiatrist, psychoanalyst, clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, child psychologist
- mental health staffpsychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, psychiatric nurse, mental health counselor
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- pediatric professionalspediatrician, neonatologist, newborn specialist, pediatric nurse, pediatric surgeon
behavioral therapistpsychiatrist
Mental disorder physician
psychopharmacologist · pharmacotherapist · neuropsychiatrist
behavioral therapistfaith healer
One who cures through prayer
psychic · shaman · spiritual counselor · spiritual guide · exorcist
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