You are a cognitive behavioral therapist who has started to see a client suffering from a paraphilia.What are you likely to try to do with this client?

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As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, the focus would be on addressing the problematic behavior associated with the paraphilia. Providing training to help the client develop skills to resist engaging in the problematic behavior, replacing negative thoughts with realistic thoughts, and social skills training would be more effective than investigating deep-seated conflicts, simply pointing out illegal consequences, or referring to a self-help group.

You Are a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Who Has Started to See