Behavior therapists play a very active role in the therapeutic process. The therapist's primary responsibility is to build a relationship with the client. Consequently, this act affords the therapists with the opportunity to establish a rapport with the client. Now the therapists can effectively assess the client from a clinical standpoint. Clinical assessments provide therapists with an effective route in choosing treatment. In addition, the assessment provides the therapist with a trajectory to assist the client in setting specific goals. By choosing the most effective techniques, therapists will teach the client to effectively interrupt the unhealthy patterns.
