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Edward Lei
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
American Canyon, CA 94503
Hi there, I'm EdwardLei, a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience. I work with people of all ages struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, chronic medical issues, and life transitions. I can also work with social workers, schools, nurses, doctors, and other individuals in communities. My approach is direct and results-oriented but tailored to your needs, issues, and goals in an atmosphere of caring, empathy, and compassion. My top modalities are Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused Therapy, and Insight-Based.
Hi there, I'm EdwardLei, a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience. I work with people of all ages struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, chronic medical issues, and life transitions. I can also work with social workers, schools, nurses, doctors, and other individuals in communities. My approach is direct and results-oriented but tailored to your needs, issues, and goals in an atmosphere of caring, empathy, and compassion. My top modalities are Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused Therapy, and Insight-Based.
(408) 359-1701 View (408) 359-1701
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Sarah Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
American Canyon, CA 94503
Hello! My name is Sarah Wells. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have more than 7 years of professional experience in the field of social work and over 10 years of working with children and families (Former Preschool Teacher). I have experience working with anxiety/depression, life adjustment/transitions, family and relational challenges, and complex trauma and abuse. I primarily employ evidence-based techniques, including CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Hello! My name is Sarah Wells. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have more than 7 years of professional experience in the field of social work and over 10 years of working with children and families (Former Preschool Teacher). I have experience working with anxiety/depression, life adjustment/transitions, family and relational challenges, and complex trauma and abuse. I primarily employ evidence-based techniques, including CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
(707) 988-3058 View (707) 988-3058
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Aldemar Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTP, 86412
Verified Verified
American Canyon, CA 94503
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with 27 years of experience in the field of mental health. Even though I have covered a vast area in this field, from social work to clinical care, my most rewarding area of expertise is psychotherapy. I am also a Certified Trauma Professional, which has provided me with the tools to share with my clients to work through their most challenging distressing memories. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as my two primary modalities, in my approach to trauma-healing.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with 27 years of experience in the field of mental health. Even though I have covered a vast area in this field, from social work to clinical care, my most rewarding area of expertise is psychotherapy. I am also a Certified Trauma Professional, which has provided me with the tools to share with my clients to work through their most challenging distressing memories. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as my two primary modalities, in my approach to trauma-healing.
(707) 229-1200 View (707) 229-1200
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Celeste Hutchings
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
American Canyon, CA 94503
Therapy can focus on strengthening self esteem, decreasing depression and anxiety, developing social skills, improving classroom behavior and managing anger.
Welcome, I look forward to joining you on your journey towards health, happiness and personal growth. I work with people of all ages including children, teens and adults. I specialize in treating people who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression as well as people who are attempting to heal from difficult relationships. Life can sometimes bring us challenges that are deeply painful, overwhelming and can even seem unbearable when dealing with them alone. As your therapist, I will help you to explore these challenges in a safe and supportive environment while helping you to find your personal path towards healing.
Therapy can focus on strengthening self esteem, decreasing depression and anxiety, developing social skills, improving classroom behavior and managing anger.
Welcome, I look forward to joining you on your journey towards health, happiness and personal growth. I work with people of all ages including children, teens and adults. I specialize in treating people who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression as well as people who are attempting to heal from difficult relationships. Life can sometimes bring us challenges that are deeply painful, overwhelming and can even seem unbearable when dealing with them alone. As your therapist, I will help you to explore these challenges in a safe and supportive environment while helping you to find your personal path towards healing.
(707) 418-5424 View (707) 418-5424

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Leslie Saavedraramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Napa, CA 94559
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Stacey Tisler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vallejo, CA 94590
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Hello, my name is Stacey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bakersfield, California. I am passionate about my work and providing an opportunity to help individuals and families cope with life's challenges and work towards healing and creating a life worth living. I work well with children, adolescents, and young adults; however, I have the ability to engage with and work with any age group. I also have the ability to engage with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities.
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(661) 903-8622 View (661) 903-8622
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Abigail Ortega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94591
I am Abigail D. Ortega, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a holistic approach to treatment that considers every person's unique development. I specialize in helping those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, behavior and relationship issues. We work with individuals from age 5 to adulthood.
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Angelica Maulucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vallejo, CA 94589
Our work towards your goals may include Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and the expressive arts, using creativity to channel emotional freedom and connect with your authentic self.
I have come to find that self-healing is a power everyone possesses. Since you're here, you might've discovered that, too. You've come this far and don't have to do the rest alone. But if you're like me, you don't want anyone telling you what to do – especially when it comes to this healing stuff. My priority is to create a supportive environment for your unique identity, so all you have to do is show up as you are. My name is Angelica Maulucci, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, dedicated to empowering youth, teens, young adults, and their families/communities for over a decade.
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Karen Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
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David Borof
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
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Sinami Maxie
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Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
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Alena Kaldunski
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Anita Prasad-Aguilera
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Larisa Escalante
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
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Valerie L Patton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
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Richard Lantz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94591
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Rachel E Rosen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
Waitlist for new clients
Utilizing practical tools (cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, & body-centered practices), I help to cultivate self-compassion & acceptance, competence, confidence & fulfillment.
What if YOU are not the problem? You've been told—or felt—that you're "too much" (too needy, too picky, too loud, too sensitive, etc.), or that you're "not reaching your potential." You feel stuck– watching yourself repeat patterns &/or struggling against yourself and the world; the life you long for seeming out of reach. Maybe you're unclear what you want, how you feel, or even who you are. Maybe you know, but can't seem to live it; you're trying to figure out how to actually be yourself in this world. Perhaps you've wondered if you have chronic depression, anxiety, ADHD or autism; or maybe you just know you need some help.
Utilizing practical tools (cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, & body-centered practices), I help to cultivate self-compassion & acceptance, competence, confidence & fulfillment.
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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.