In his practice, dr. howard uses the idea that because actions are learned, they can also be unlearned through classical and operant conditioning. dr. howard is most likely a therapist.

Based on the description, dr. howard is most likely a Behavior Therapist
Behavioral therapist focused on helping someone to cure their psychological disorder by eliminating their own destructive behavior. 
For example, they will try to cure someone from a narcissist disorder by making that person to stop looking down at others