How to Use behavior therapy in a Sentence

behavior therapy

noun
  • In the field of autism behavior therapy, there's no state law dictating how deep those background checks should go.
    — Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
  • For children younger than 6, behavior therapy is recommended as the first line of treatment with medication as a last resort.
    — Katie Parsons, OrlandoSentinel.com, 29 May 2018
  • Others might have stress or anxiety that leads to insomnia, which could respond to cognitive behavior therapy and better sleep hygiene.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Oct. 2019
  • Selena is now undergoing dialectic behavior therapy in order to learn to cope with her triggers.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 12 Oct. 2018
  • Not without a cost Therapists trained in dialectical behavior therapy can be expensive and hard to find, and are often booked solid.
    — Matt Richtel, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022
  • Fleischmann grew up with extreme learning difficulties and constant behavior therapy.
    — John Schmid, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Cognitive behavior therapy may be used to address behavioral and psychosocial factors.
    — Kara Rogers , Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Her psychiatrist referred her to behavior therapy, Boylan said.
    — David Armstrong, ProPublica, 23 Aug. 2019
  • The other approach is cognitive behavior therapy.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • Fuchs has tried a cognitive behavior therapy called exposure and response prevention, but her busy boxing schedule has prevented her from fully investing in the process.
    — Greg Beacham, Star Tribune, 21 June 2021
  • Family counseling, behavior therapy and other options may help.
    — Annie Lane, oregonlive, 22 Apr. 2020
  • The professional will decide if your child needs treatment, which is usually in the form of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 15 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • There are several treatment options, such as medications (stimulants and non-stimulants) and behavior therapy.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Researchers have found that the best approach is when behavior therapy begins first, especially for young children with ADHD.
    — Gregory Fabiano, The Conversation, 25 Oct. 2021
  • Her obsessive-compulsive disorder, usually kept at bay with cognitive behavior therapy, is emerging with fervor.
    — Beth Spotswood, SFChronicle.com, 22 Apr. 2020
  • Caldwell added that cognitive behavior therapy also can help people reduce the psychological impacts of their tinnitus.
    — Dallas News, 21 July 2021
  • Dialectical behavior therapy is a subset of cognitive behavioral therapy, which aims to reframe a person’s thoughts and behavior.
    — Matt Richtel, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022
  • Phobias are usually treated with a combination of behavior therapy and medication.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Dozens of studies confirm that another effective treatment for addiction is cognitive-behavior therapy, which teaches people to resist unwanted thoughts and habits.
    — Ferris Jabr, Scientific American, 14 May 2018
  • As a former partner at a national law firm, the 37-year-old had very little opportunity to participate in behavior therapy with her 5-year-old autistic daughter.
    — Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
  • However, with therapy preferably (Cognitive behavior therapy) and some critical introspection, there are ways to be more aware of this behavior.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Previous studies have shown mindfulness works better than no treatment or at least as well as education or more formal behavior therapy in reducing anxiety, depression and other mental woes.
    — Time, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The local group raised $17 million and Roca was given four years to try what some considered a radical approach using extensive outreach, behavior therapy and job training.
    — Yvonne Wenger, baltimoresun.com, 15 Oct. 2020
  • For others, medication, behavior therapy or a combination of these interventions may be necessary.
    — Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
  • But for teenagers at acute risk for self-harm and suicide, health experts and researchers increasingly point to dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, as an effective treatment.
    — Matt Richtel, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022
  • One effective treatment is dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, experts said.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
  • In a news release, the agency said researchers would focus on autism diagnosis trends, outcomes from medical and behavior therapies, access to care and disparities by demographics and geography, and health care costs.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 May 2025
  • Cognitive behavior therapy is goal-oriented and focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors to improve emotional regulation and mood.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
  • For children 12 and older, use of weight loss medications is appropriate, in addition to health behavior therapy and lifestyle treatment, AAP says.
    — Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, 9 Jan. 2023

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