Behavioral Issues Therapists in 64056
Kansas City Psychology Center, LLC provides a wide range of clinical services, including psychological assessment, evidence-based treatment, consultation, and mediation. Our services are best suited for individuals who expect the same high quality of mental health assessment and treatment they would expect when receiving quality care for medical conditions. They can expect to be well-informed of the methods and typical course and likely outcome of treatment. Contact us to set up a free phone consultation if you have any questions with regard to how evidence-based treatments might be different from your prior treatment experiences.
Kansas City Psychology Center, LLC provides a wide range of clinical services, including psychological assessment, evidence-based treatment, consultation, and mediation. Our services are best suited for individuals who expect the same high quality of mental health assessment and treatment they would expect when receiving quality care for medical conditions. They can expect to be well-informed of the methods and typical course and likely outcome of treatment. Contact us to set up a free phone consultation if you have any questions with regard to how evidence-based treatments might be different from your prior treatment experiences.
Curtis James Kolle
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ma , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Independence, MO 64056 (Online Only)
Everyone in the world has had negative experiences that have touched their lives. Perhaps your one of those people who feel stuck? Perhaps you have held a secret that has slowly eaten away at your life? Working through trauma and problems is part of life but sometimes we just get stuck. Setting goals and moving on leaving part of the trauma behind is often our goal. Therapy can help you work through your goals and ideals for a better quality of life. Thriving in life is a much better outcome then surviving day to day.
Everyone in the world has had negative experiences that have touched their lives. Perhaps your one of those people who feel stuck? Perhaps you have held a secret that has slowly eaten away at your life? Working through trauma and problems is part of life but sometimes we just get stuck. Setting goals and moving on leaving part of the trauma behind is often our goal. Therapy can help you work through your goals and ideals for a better quality of life. Thriving in life is a much better outcome then surviving day to day.
Sarah Middleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Independence, MO 64056 (Online Only)
I have trained as a child and family therapist working with trauma and acute crisis situations. I now offer Telehealth services for youth and adults throughout the state of Missouri. I am trained in several modalities, with specific competency training in working with queer and transgender individuals, neurodivergence, disability, as well as caregivers wanting to better support their children. I also have training in play therapy and several body-based perspectives, including polyvagal theory and MNRI.
I have trained as a child and family therapist working with trauma and acute crisis situations. I now offer Telehealth services for youth and adults throughout the state of Missouri. I am trained in several modalities, with specific competency training in working with queer and transgender individuals, neurodivergence, disability, as well as caregivers wanting to better support their children. I also have training in play therapy and several body-based perspectives, including polyvagal theory and MNRI.
Kimberly J Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Independence, MO 64056
The decision to see a counselor may be intimidating or overwhelming. Sometimes we need to seek help outside family and friends. It is not easy to walk through the door and talk to a complete stranger. I want you to know, I have been where you are right now, and I hope you will reach out. I work with individuals who struggle with abandonment/trauma/abuse. I also work with couples who struggle with communication/infidelity/trust/conflict resolution. Investing in yourself and your relationships will be the most important investment of your lifetime.
The decision to see a counselor may be intimidating or overwhelming. Sometimes we need to seek help outside family and friends. It is not easy to walk through the door and talk to a complete stranger. I want you to know, I have been where you are right now, and I hope you will reach out. I work with individuals who struggle with abandonment/trauma/abuse. I also work with couples who struggle with communication/infidelity/trust/conflict resolution. Investing in yourself and your relationships will be the most important investment of your lifetime.
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Behavioral Issues Therapists
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.