What is Applied Behavior Therapy?

Applied behavior therapy is a service offered by Psychological Services, a part of Bay Arenac Behavioral Health. Our licensed and limited licensed psychologists give applied behavior therapy to people living in Bay and Arenac Counties. Our psychologists evaluate and treat behavior problems with applied behavior therapy. They talk with people who are developmentally disabled or mentally ill and with other people who wish to help them. Our psychologists write plans to help people achieve their goals of behaving better more often, and behaving badly less often. Our psychologists check to see that the plans are working and change the plans when needed.

Who can benefit from applied behavior therapy?

Applied behavior therapy may benefit people who wish or need to behave in a way that works better for them, that helps them to achieve their goals, and that helps them to get into less trouble with other people.

How can applied behavior therapy help a person?

A behavioral assessment may help you and your worker to see whether a plan to change your behavior may help you. Applied behavior therapy may provide you with incentives to behave in a way that works better for you. Applied behavior therapy may help you to achieve your goals. Applied behavior therapy may help you to get along better with others. Applied behavior therapy may help you to increase self-control, decrease problem behaviors and restore more normal functioning.

How can you get a behavioral assessment for applied behavior therapy?

You may request that your Supports Coordinator or Client Services Manager assist you in getting a behavioral assessment. Your Supports Coordinator or Client Services Manager may advise you as to whether to pursue your request. You may also call Bay Arenac Behavioral Health at (989) 895-2300 for more information.