Behavioral Issues Therapists in Carson, CA

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Denise Hardy Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASWCM, CDWF
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of professional experience. My practice as a psychotherapist is in behavioral health counseling, shame resilience theory, and complimented by key concepts and principles of solution focused therapy, positive psychology, mindfulness, and self compassion. I am a certified Daring Way (tm), (CDWF-Facilitator) LLC, a psycho-educational curriculum based on the research of Dr. Brene Brown. I work primarily with adults and those who want to achieve their best performances while striving for an enhanced quality of life. I am also a Certified Neurodiverse Couples Coach
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of professional experience. My practice as a psychotherapist is in behavioral health counseling, shame resilience theory, and complimented by key concepts and principles of solution focused therapy, positive psychology, mindfulness, and self compassion. I am a certified Daring Way (tm), (CDWF-Facilitator) LLC, a psycho-educational curriculum based on the research of Dr. Brene Brown. I work primarily with adults and those who want to achieve their best performances while striving for an enhanced quality of life. I am also a Certified Neurodiverse Couples Coach
(562) 507-1955 View (562) 507-1955
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April Rose
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90746
I believe therapy is only successful through a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship. It is my goal to establish that relationship quickly so that progress can be made toward one's goals. Empathy, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard are key to establishing that trust. I have over 20 years of experience working with, teenagers, and adults in a variety of therapeutic settings. I utilize cognitive- behavioral, person-centered, and relational modalities to facilitate change and growth.
I believe therapy is only successful through a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship. It is my goal to establish that relationship quickly so that progress can be made toward one's goals. Empathy, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard are key to establishing that trust. I have over 20 years of experience working with, teenagers, and adults in a variety of therapeutic settings. I utilize cognitive- behavioral, person-centered, and relational modalities to facilitate change and growth.
(562) 568-8186 View (562) 568-8186
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Kristen Fragoso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
Hello! My name is Kristen Fragoso, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Southern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients navigate the hardships of day-to-day life. I want my clients to, first and foremost, feel safe and comfortable talking with me about anything. I understand that building a relationship takes time and is the most important task in having successful sessions.
Hello! My name is Kristen Fragoso, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Southern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients navigate the hardships of day-to-day life. I want my clients to, first and foremost, feel safe and comfortable talking with me about anything. I understand that building a relationship takes time and is the most important task in having successful sessions.
(562) 669-4225 View (562) 669-4225
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Khair Fatima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
Hello, my name is Khair Fatima, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to helping others learn how to cope with life challenges. My work focuses on ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs and replacing them with effective coping skills. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I am currently trained in Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Managing and Adapting Practices. I am client centered passionate about helping clients reach their potential and have a life worth living.
Hello, my name is Khair Fatima, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to helping others learn how to cope with life challenges. My work focuses on ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs and replacing them with effective coping skills. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I am currently trained in Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Managing and Adapting Practices. I am client centered passionate about helping clients reach their potential and have a life worth living.
(562) 837-2798 View (562) 837-2798
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Aiming Forward Counseling Services Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT, MSW
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90746
* Play Therapy * Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) * Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) * Managing and Adapting Practices (M.
I have over ten years of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapeutic services in English and Spanish. I work with all age groups, ranging from toddlers to seniors, from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, including homeless people, veterans, homemakers, students, members of the LBGTQ community, and blue- and white-collar workers. I have hands-on experience working with various diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), and psychosis (schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar).
* Play Therapy * Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) * Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) * Managing and Adapting Practices (M.
I have over ten years of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapeutic services in English and Spanish. I work with all age groups, ranging from toddlers to seniors, from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, including homeless people, veterans, homemakers, students, members of the LBGTQ community, and blue- and white-collar workers. I have hands-on experience working with various diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), and psychosis (schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar).
(310) 889-0513 View (310) 889-0513
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Melanie Castellari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
I have an eclectic approach to therapy, working with my clients within the time and space that they are in while providing guidance and empathetic listening. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who need to reduce their angst and increase their enjoyment of life, themselves, and one another. I work with clients one-on-one or as a couple. My specialty is couples; however, I enjoy doing individual self-development work as well as behavior and crisis management. Working to ensure individuals fully maximize their individual potential. I believe communication is the base for a full, intimate, and engaging relationship.
I have an eclectic approach to therapy, working with my clients within the time and space that they are in while providing guidance and empathetic listening. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who need to reduce their angst and increase their enjoyment of life, themselves, and one another. I work with clients one-on-one or as a couple. My specialty is couples; however, I enjoy doing individual self-development work as well as behavior and crisis management. Working to ensure individuals fully maximize their individual potential. I believe communication is the base for a full, intimate, and engaging relationship.
(916) 633-6005 View (916) 633-6005
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Stephanie Anyakwo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Stephanie combines her 10- years of experience in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) with her practice of Psychotherapy. This fusion brings a unique style to assisting adults, children, and families with achieving their goals, while creating a space for individuals to feel secure and connect with self. Throughout her career, she has provided therapy to clients within various communities, schools, and agencies, as well as through private practice.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Stephanie combines her 10- years of experience in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) with her practice of Psychotherapy. This fusion brings a unique style to assisting adults, children, and families with achieving their goals, while creating a space for individuals to feel secure and connect with self. Throughout her career, she has provided therapy to clients within various communities, schools, and agencies, as well as through private practice.
(424) 325-4965 View (424) 325-4965
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Anjanette Dennis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90810
Hello. My name is Anjanette Dennis. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 27 years of experience working in mental and behavioral health. I am a skill-based therapist that uses solution focused, cognitive behavioral therapy to assist with challenges surrounding anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and sadness brought on by work, school, life, familial, or relational obstacles. I have years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I strive to help improve self-esteem, self-care, communication, coping skills, feelings identification and feelings management, problem solving, conflict resolution.
Hello. My name is Anjanette Dennis. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 27 years of experience working in mental and behavioral health. I am a skill-based therapist that uses solution focused, cognitive behavioral therapy to assist with challenges surrounding anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and sadness brought on by work, school, life, familial, or relational obstacles. I have years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I strive to help improve self-esteem, self-care, communication, coping skills, feelings identification and feelings management, problem solving, conflict resolution.
(657) 837-5632 View (657) 837-5632
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Marcy Pullard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90810
My name is Marcy Pullard. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I am a specialist of crisis evaluation and am skilled at working with clients who are interested in short-term, client-centered, solution focused services. My approach to therapy is cognitive- behavioral to the extent that the goal is to help clients realize how their thoughts influence their actions and how irrational and/or illogical thoughts can lead to inappropriate responses to situations. My approach is client-centered in that I believe clients should have a space to share, while I listen and support the client.
My name is Marcy Pullard. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I am a specialist of crisis evaluation and am skilled at working with clients who are interested in short-term, client-centered, solution focused services. My approach to therapy is cognitive- behavioral to the extent that the goal is to help clients realize how their thoughts influence their actions and how irrational and/or illogical thoughts can lead to inappropriate responses to situations. My approach is client-centered in that I believe clients should have a space to share, while I listen and support the client.
(562) 539-4641 View (562) 539-4641
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Marlayna Rattanapote
Licensed Professional Clinical Counsellor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90810
Treatment approach: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Person-Centered Trauma Focused.
Marlayna Rattanapote, LPCC I offer a judgement free, safe space, to explore concerns, issues, goals and questions. My approach is to be with you on this journey together. Adults and Teens Conditions: Anxiety Depression ADHD Behavioral Issues Life coaching Peer relationships Self-esteem Stress Relationship issues Coping skills Postpartum Parenting. We will take this journey and process together at your pace. We will set goals and work on achieving these together. By setting goals, you will be able to see the progress you have made along your journey.
Treatment approach: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Person-Centered Trauma Focused.
Marlayna Rattanapote, LPCC I offer a judgement free, safe space, to explore concerns, issues, goals and questions. My approach is to be with you on this journey together. Adults and Teens Conditions: Anxiety Depression ADHD Behavioral Issues Life coaching Peer relationships Self-esteem Stress Relationship issues Coping skills Postpartum Parenting. We will take this journey and process together at your pace. We will set goals and work on achieving these together. By setting goals, you will be able to see the progress you have made along your journey.
(510) 901-4656 View (510) 901-4656
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Gustavo Olvera Santos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
The following are areas that I specialize in: Families, children, parenting, co-parenting, trauma, anxiety, depression, child/adult behavior modification, LGBT, victims of abuse, and other challenging areas and mental health conditions.
Hello! I'm Gustavo Olvera and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), serving clients via telehealth throughout the State of California. My long time approach to therapy is to meet the client where they are and work with them to identify goals that will help them improve their quality of life. I believe that we all have the potential to succeed in life and the potential to achieve greatness. A healthy mind is key to success, as we often have to make critical decisions on a daily basis. I believe we can all achieve our desired goals by increasing and maintaining a positive outlook on our mental health.
The following are areas that I specialize in: Families, children, parenting, co-parenting, trauma, anxiety, depression, child/adult behavior modification, LGBT, victims of abuse, and other challenging areas and mental health conditions.
Hello! I'm Gustavo Olvera and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), serving clients via telehealth throughout the State of California. My long time approach to therapy is to meet the client where they are and work with them to identify goals that will help them improve their quality of life. I believe that we all have the potential to succeed in life and the potential to achieve greatness. A healthy mind is key to success, as we often have to make critical decisions on a daily basis. I believe we can all achieve our desired goals by increasing and maintaining a positive outlook on our mental health.
(805) 506-5972 View (805) 506-5972
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Jenny Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
I initially became a social worker to help the elderly population. Through graduate school, I have found a love for both medical social work as well as working in behavioral and mental health.
I initially became a social worker to help the elderly population. Through graduate school, I have found a love for both medical social work as well as working in behavioral and mental health.
(510) 880-1474 View (510) 880-1474
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Anasa J Storay-Demby
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. I take a person-centered approach, believing that each individual holds the strength and capacity for growth within themselves. My role is to collaborate with you, helping you unlock that potential and guiding you toward the solutions that resonate most with your personal journey. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and understand that no two individuals are the same. I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed care.
As a therapist, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. I take a person-centered approach, believing that each individual holds the strength and capacity for growth within themselves. My role is to collaborate with you, helping you unlock that potential and guiding you toward the solutions that resonate most with your personal journey. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and understand that no two individuals are the same. I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed care.
(661) 218-1638 View (661) 218-1638
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Emmalee Norris
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
I most commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy.
My name is Emmalee Norris and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy helping individuals work through changes in life and learning new strategies to overcome struggles that occur in times of uncertainty. I appreciate genuine relationships and conversations with clients and do my best to mirror that. My history of experience with clients include severe mental illness, legal concerns, substance use challenges, personality disorders, anxiety and mood disorders and more.
I most commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy.
My name is Emmalee Norris and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy helping individuals work through changes in life and learning new strategies to overcome struggles that occur in times of uncertainty. I appreciate genuine relationships and conversations with clients and do my best to mirror that. My history of experience with clients include severe mental illness, legal concerns, substance use challenges, personality disorders, anxiety and mood disorders and more.
(909) 255-3642 View (909) 255-3642
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Bruce Scott Riley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90746
I have spent over 20 years working with individuals, couples, small groups, and large groups on concepts that build intimacy, communication skills, conflict resolution, forgiveness, and reconciliation. My greatest quality is that I am a great listener. My compassionate approach allows my clients to trust me and provides me opportunities to assist them in finding solutions to some of life's most challenging issues.
I have spent over 20 years working with individuals, couples, small groups, and large groups on concepts that build intimacy, communication skills, conflict resolution, forgiveness, and reconciliation. My greatest quality is that I am a great listener. My compassionate approach allows my clients to trust me and provides me opportunities to assist them in finding solutions to some of life's most challenging issues.
(562) 275-7359 View (562) 275-7359
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Angelica Soto
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
Welcome! I'm Angelica Soto and I am a Licensed Psychologist who believes in change through empowerment. I am highly intuitive and person-centered and can provide tailored support to individuals, couples, and families. I have significant experience treating complex developmental trauma and the symptoms of shame, depression, and anxiety that often go along with traumatic experiences. I have over 13 years of experience working with foster and adoptive families and am certified as an adoption-competent clinician. I use a variety of techniques, including CBT, narrative therapy, art and play therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Welcome! I'm Angelica Soto and I am a Licensed Psychologist who believes in change through empowerment. I am highly intuitive and person-centered and can provide tailored support to individuals, couples, and families. I have significant experience treating complex developmental trauma and the symptoms of shame, depression, and anxiety that often go along with traumatic experiences. I have over 13 years of experience working with foster and adoptive families and am certified as an adoption-competent clinician. I use a variety of techniques, including CBT, narrative therapy, art and play therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
(562) 568-9656 View (562) 568-9656
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Michael Stephen Oden
MA, MFTI, NLP
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90746
Feeling overwhelmed by the emotional ups and downs in your relationship? Ready to Transform Your Relationship?You're not alone. In the journey of marriage or long-term partnerships, encountering challenges is inevitable. The key to navigating these rough waters is eeking timely help and guidance. And that's where I step in to make a difference with practical solutions to help you have those difficult conversations with your partner and provide easy-to-use tools for maintaining intimacy and closeness, My program isn't just about reducing conflicts; it's about discovering what you both truly want and need in your relationship.
Feeling overwhelmed by the emotional ups and downs in your relationship? Ready to Transform Your Relationship?You're not alone. In the journey of marriage or long-term partnerships, encountering challenges is inevitable. The key to navigating these rough waters is eeking timely help and guidance. And that's where I step in to make a difference with practical solutions to help you have those difficult conversations with your partner and provide easy-to-use tools for maintaining intimacy and closeness, My program isn't just about reducing conflicts; it's about discovering what you both truly want and need in your relationship.
(310) 776-6713 View (310) 776-6713
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Paulette J Holt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90746
Life brings about many challenges and sometimes they can feel overwhelming. Are you stressed out? Are you depressed? Are you experiencing relationship problems that seem insurmountable? Are your children out of control? Is your teenager's life beginning to unravel? Let's work together to help find the best solutions for you.
Life brings about many challenges and sometimes they can feel overwhelming. Are you stressed out? Are you depressed? Are you experiencing relationship problems that seem insurmountable? Are your children out of control? Is your teenager's life beginning to unravel? Let's work together to help find the best solutions for you.
(310) 341-7486 View (310) 341-7486
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Eshawn Williams
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90746
Reaching out for help is a difficult thing to do. However, you are closer to your healing by viewing this. You may have felt misunderstood throughout your life, but self acceptance is the primary goal. My desire is for you to improve your daily functioning and satisfaction in your life. Engaging in individual, family, couples, and group therapy, you will enhance your communication skills, coping strategies, and a sense of emotional and mental wellness. Opportunities for a happier and more fulfilling life are developed through compassion, collaboration, and support. By picking up the phone and dialing my number you have displayed self love and hope.
Reaching out for help is a difficult thing to do. However, you are closer to your healing by viewing this. You may have felt misunderstood throughout your life, but self acceptance is the primary goal. My desire is for you to improve your daily functioning and satisfaction in your life. Engaging in individual, family, couples, and group therapy, you will enhance your communication skills, coping strategies, and a sense of emotional and mental wellness. Opportunities for a happier and more fulfilling life are developed through compassion, collaboration, and support. By picking up the phone and dialing my number you have displayed self love and hope.
(562) 758-7347 View (562) 758-7347
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Leahmontaine Barrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90745
My name is Leahmontaine Barrow and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I try to meet each person where they are and collaborate with them as they work to meet and manage the impact various symptoms and issues have on their relationships, work, and lives. I take an eclectic approach when meeting with people. I try to meet each person where they are and provide the therapeutic approach that best addresses their needs. Some of the approaches I use are Humanistic, Strengths-based, CBT, CPT, Narrative, and Solution-focused therapy. In addition, I provide coping skills and self-care training.
My name is Leahmontaine Barrow and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I try to meet each person where they are and collaborate with them as they work to meet and manage the impact various symptoms and issues have on their relationships, work, and lives. I take an eclectic approach when meeting with people. I try to meet each person where they are and provide the therapeutic approach that best addresses their needs. Some of the approaches I use are Humanistic, Strengths-based, CBT, CPT, Narrative, and Solution-focused therapy. In addition, I provide coping skills and self-care training.
(562) 784-8593 View (562) 784-8593
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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.