Therapeutic approaches that target specific symptoms, behaviors, or skill deficits rather than providing broad, unfocused interventions for general improvement.
Example: Exposure therapy that specifically targets phobic avoidance rather than addressing all aspects of anxiety, or social skills training focused on specific interpersonal deficits.
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