Behavioral therapy is a goal-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on changing specific behaviors by modifying their underlying causes. Based on the principles of operant conditioning, therapists collaborate with clients to identify target behaviors and develop strategies to increase desired behaviors while decreasing problematic ones. Through techniques such as positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and behavior tracking, individuals can learn to replace maladaptive behaviors with healthier alternatives. Behavioral therapy is effective for a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and more.