Behavioral Issues Therapists in 64154
Natalie Mucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64154 (Online Only)
My name is Natalie Mucci (LMSW) and my passion is being able to meet people where they are and best facilitate each individual attaining their mental health goals. I have over a decade of experience utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions including cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies and helping individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and front line mental health experience during the COVID pandemic.
My name is Natalie Mucci (LMSW) and my passion is being able to meet people where they are and best facilitate each individual attaining their mental health goals. I have over a decade of experience utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions including cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies and helping individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and front line mental health experience during the COVID pandemic.
Darlene Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64154 (Online Only)
Hello. I am Darlene Wilson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My therapeutic approach is individualized to meet the needs of clients. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. This included individual and family therapy. I use an assortment of therapy techniques based on the need of the client. The most common is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT can be used to treat a variety of issues. As an LPC, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Most of the clients I have worked with are adolescents who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, or trauma.
Hello. I am Darlene Wilson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My therapeutic approach is individualized to meet the needs of clients. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. This included individual and family therapy. I use an assortment of therapy techniques based on the need of the client. The most common is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT can be used to treat a variety of issues. As an LPC, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Most of the clients I have worked with are adolescents who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, or trauma.
Sherry L. Strahan, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64154
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1997 and can help you with reducing your stress and improving your life. I work with young children(age 3 and up), teens, and adults. I specialize in couple/family therapy, as well as in play therapy. Are you asking yourself questions like "Will I ever feel happy again?" or "Can my spouse/significant other and I really work through our problems?" or "Will my child ever follow the rules without a hassle?". If you are, I can tell you change is possible and I can help you with that change.
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1997 and can help you with reducing your stress and improving your life. I work with young children(age 3 and up), teens, and adults. I specialize in couple/family therapy, as well as in play therapy. Are you asking yourself questions like "Will I ever feel happy again?" or "Can my spouse/significant other and I really work through our problems?" or "Will my child ever follow the rules without a hassle?". If you are, I can tell you change is possible and I can help you with that change.
It can be difficult to take steps towards inner reflection. With patience and persistence, you will cultivate greater confidence, self-esteem and emotional balance. I work with the resilience within you and believe you have the skills and inner reserves to assist you in overcoming obstacles in your life. My perspective on therapy is built on a foundation of collaboration, interaction, trust and observation. The passion in my life is being invited and accompanying my clients in this journey. My style is an eclectic approach which can include treatment using mindfulness, action based, narrative, and interpersonal therapy among others.
It can be difficult to take steps towards inner reflection. With patience and persistence, you will cultivate greater confidence, self-esteem and emotional balance. I work with the resilience within you and believe you have the skills and inner reserves to assist you in overcoming obstacles in your life. My perspective on therapy is built on a foundation of collaboration, interaction, trust and observation. The passion in my life is being invited and accompanying my clients in this journey. My style is an eclectic approach which can include treatment using mindfulness, action based, narrative, and interpersonal therapy among others.
The heart and soul of how I help others is as a counselor who meets clients where they are in life, relationships, struggles, and so on - with the goal of gaining your trust and helping move you through discouraging and challenging circumstances, while sharing in God's reality for your life. I believe in the value of working through personal problems and issues in the context of stronger relationships. I will help you with this on a personal level by building healthier mental and emotional processing, individually, as well as within your most impactful relationships.
The heart and soul of how I help others is as a counselor who meets clients where they are in life, relationships, struggles, and so on - with the goal of gaining your trust and helping move you through discouraging and challenging circumstances, while sharing in God's reality for your life. I believe in the value of working through personal problems and issues in the context of stronger relationships. I will help you with this on a personal level by building healthier mental and emotional processing, individually, as well as within your most impactful relationships.
Stacey Chestnut-Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64154
Life's changes and phases can become difficult to navigate sometimes. I work with the strength and resilience within you to overcome obstacles in your life. With patience and persistence, you will develop greater confidence, self-esteem, and emotional balance.
Life's changes and phases can become difficult to navigate sometimes. I work with the strength and resilience within you to overcome obstacles in your life. With patience and persistence, you will develop greater confidence, self-esteem, and emotional balance.
Many come to me for support in their sport or their lives, working through an obstacle getting in the way of their success - whether that is an injury, a lack of confidence, difficulty focusing, or more general mental health issues like depression and anxiety, affecting their ability to fully engage in what they love. Others may be retired from their sport or perhaps just really value exercise as a major component of their identity and want to connect with someone who gets that. My clients love to set goals and put in the work. Where ever you're at, you know you want to improve and you're willing to do what it takes to get there.
Many come to me for support in their sport or their lives, working through an obstacle getting in the way of their success - whether that is an injury, a lack of confidence, difficulty focusing, or more general mental health issues like depression and anxiety, affecting their ability to fully engage in what they love. Others may be retired from their sport or perhaps just really value exercise as a major component of their identity and want to connect with someone who gets that. My clients love to set goals and put in the work. Where ever you're at, you know you want to improve and you're willing to do what it takes to get there.
Do you or your child struggle in school? Have problems paying attention or learning? Or need help identifying what accommodations can help you or your child succeed in school, college, or on exams (AP/IB, ACT/SAT)? I specialize in psychological and psychoeducational testing to help you pinpoint the root cause of these issues and what to do about them. Then, I partner with you to ensure you receive the help and support necessary to succeed in school and do your best. Let’s collaborate to identify what supports or treatments are best to highlight your strengths, reduce your struggles, and help you achieve your goals.
Do you or your child struggle in school? Have problems paying attention or learning? Or need help identifying what accommodations can help you or your child succeed in school, college, or on exams (AP/IB, ACT/SAT)? I specialize in psychological and psychoeducational testing to help you pinpoint the root cause of these issues and what to do about them. Then, I partner with you to ensure you receive the help and support necessary to succeed in school and do your best. Let’s collaborate to identify what supports or treatments are best to highlight your strengths, reduce your struggles, and help you achieve your goals.
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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.