Behavioral Issues Therapists in Cupertino, CA
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Although I use a variety of treatment modalities, depending on individual needs, my primary focus is on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based, and Solution Focused Treatment.
Therapy is an opportunity to further understand yourself on a deeper level and make the changes that are important to your life. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in community mental health, social services, and case management in the medical sector. I have a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a double major in Spanish and Psychology. I obtained my Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles with a concentration in Older Adults.
Although I use a variety of treatment modalities, depending on individual needs, my primary focus is on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based, and Solution Focused Treatment.
Therapy is an opportunity to further understand yourself on a deeper level and make the changes that are important to your life. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in community mental health, social services, and case management in the medical sector. I have a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a double major in Spanish and Psychology. I obtained my Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles with a concentration in Older Adults.
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I make use of multiple psychological views, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavior therapy, interpersonal and developmental perspectives.
Are you suffering emotionally? Are you having trouble functioning at work or in your relationships? My goal is to understand what you are struggling with and together, over time, we will figure out what you need and how you can be better. I will strive to help you navigate your challenges with emotional poise. I hope that you will be able to make positive changes to your life as result of the therapy process.
I make use of multiple psychological views, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavior therapy, interpersonal and developmental perspectives.
Are you suffering emotionally? Are you having trouble functioning at work or in your relationships? My goal is to understand what you are struggling with and together, over time, we will figure out what you need and how you can be better. I will strive to help you navigate your challenges with emotional poise. I hope that you will be able to make positive changes to your life as result of the therapy process.
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She is an expert consultant and Board of Behavioral Sciences clinical supervisor.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
She is an expert consultant and Board of Behavioral Sciences clinical supervisor.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
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Hello! My name is Rachel Gren and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is person-centered. My focus is to fully understand your experience, interactions, and interpretations to lead us to uncover opportunities for healing and resolve. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, in addition to using an eclectic approach to treating symptoms stemming from Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, and other sources of emotional distress.
Hello! My name is Rachel Gren and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is person-centered. My focus is to fully understand your experience, interactions, and interpretations to lead us to uncover opportunities for healing and resolve. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, in addition to using an eclectic approach to treating symptoms stemming from Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, and other sources of emotional distress.
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My name is Rahmona Reyes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Bakersfield, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and have spent the past 10 years working with and helping individuals with Mental Health disorders using a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solutions focused, and Psychodynamic therapy among others to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. My favorite leisure time activities are, camping, hiking, yoga, and gardening.
My name is Rahmona Reyes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Bakersfield, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and have spent the past 10 years working with and helping individuals with Mental Health disorders using a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solutions focused, and Psychodynamic therapy among others to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. My favorite leisure time activities are, camping, hiking, yoga, and gardening.
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I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults looking to better understand themselves, and be their best selves. I specialize in symptoms and behaviors related to anxiety, stress, and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-centered therapy modalities to support clients in gaining insight to then identify their next steps and make process.
I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults looking to better understand themselves, and be their best selves. I specialize in symptoms and behaviors related to anxiety, stress, and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-centered therapy modalities to support clients in gaining insight to then identify their next steps and make process.
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Kelly Koken
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014 (Online Only)
I've facilitated deep and effective recovery through EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Dielectical Behavior Therapy.
Are you feeling stuck in life? Does stress at work, from life, from family, your partner or friends, feel overwhelming? I believe that we all deserver to live happy, healthy lives. I help adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, anger, life transitions, or grief. Together we untangle what is holding you back and keeping you from being your best self. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or at your wits' end there is help for you. Together, we will help you get unstuck and cope with your life’s challenges. Let's bring happiness back to your life!
I've facilitated deep and effective recovery through EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Dielectical Behavior Therapy.
Are you feeling stuck in life? Does stress at work, from life, from family, your partner or friends, feel overwhelming? I believe that we all deserver to live happy, healthy lives. I help adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, anger, life transitions, or grief. Together we untangle what is holding you back and keeping you from being your best self. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or at your wits' end there is help for you. Together, we will help you get unstuck and cope with your life’s challenges. Let's bring happiness back to your life!
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Peter Adler PhD Licensed Psychologist, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014 (Online Only)
With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MSBR) techniques, I treat Anxiety, OCD, Panic, Excessive Worry, Depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Anger, Relationship Difficulties, Marital and Family Discord, Grief, Life Transition Issues, School Problems, and Social Skills Difficulties.
I believe in the capacity of each person to transcend obstacles and problems. Through caring, empathic support, I assist you to tap into your strengths and use these to overcome the problems bringing you to treatment. I listen deeply and help you tap into your inner strengths to overcome challenges. We work collaboratively to find solutions and address your concerns with my knowledge of effective treatments. I've helped adults, children, and adolescents for over thirty years. Feel free to contact me. I'd be happy to provide more information and answer any questions.
With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MSBR) techniques, I treat Anxiety, OCD, Panic, Excessive Worry, Depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Anger, Relationship Difficulties, Marital and Family Discord, Grief, Life Transition Issues, School Problems, and Social Skills Difficulties.
I believe in the capacity of each person to transcend obstacles and problems. Through caring, empathic support, I assist you to tap into your strengths and use these to overcome the problems bringing you to treatment. I listen deeply and help you tap into your inner strengths to overcome challenges. We work collaboratively to find solutions and address your concerns with my knowledge of effective treatments. I've helped adults, children, and adolescents for over thirty years. Feel free to contact me. I'd be happy to provide more information and answer any questions.
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I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist.
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition. Fortunately, cognitive behavioral therapy has been proven to help people break free from anxiety's limitations. I work with individuals struggling with worry, indecisiveness, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. I work collaboratively with people to set concrete goals and then systematically go about achieving them. My ideal client is someone who no longer wants anxiety to dictate their choices in life. My clients want the freedom and flexibility to make decisions based on values rather than fear.
I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist.
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition. Fortunately, cognitive behavioral therapy has been proven to help people break free from anxiety's limitations. I work with individuals struggling with worry, indecisiveness, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. I work collaboratively with people to set concrete goals and then systematically go about achieving them. My ideal client is someone who no longer wants anxiety to dictate their choices in life. My clients want the freedom and flexibility to make decisions based on values rather than fear.
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Hi- thank you for selecting my profile. I draw from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model and see individuals, couples, and children dealing with a broad range of challenges, such as: Stress/Anxiety/Depression, managing Work/Life/Balance, marital/relationship/communication discord, behavioral challenges in children/adolescents, trauma/PTSD, grief, infertility/postpartum worries, social anxiety, diversity/belonging struggles, and workplace stressors.
Hi- thank you for selecting my profile. I draw from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model and see individuals, couples, and children dealing with a broad range of challenges, such as: Stress/Anxiety/Depression, managing Work/Life/Balance, marital/relationship/communication discord, behavioral challenges in children/adolescents, trauma/PTSD, grief, infertility/postpartum worries, social anxiety, diversity/belonging struggles, and workplace stressors.
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In person or virtual sessions weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays. Hi I am Angela. Life can be difficult and you are the expert of your life. I would like to help you thrive in therapy. I will work with you on setting and achieving your goals so you feel heard and validated. I work with adults and children struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict. I can help families deal with: parent/child conflicts, performance problems, behavior problems, and any other problems of daily living. I am genuinely honored to have the opportunity to help you.
In person or virtual sessions weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays. Hi I am Angela. Life can be difficult and you are the expert of your life. I would like to help you thrive in therapy. I will work with you on setting and achieving your goals so you feel heard and validated. I work with adults and children struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict. I can help families deal with: parent/child conflicts, performance problems, behavior problems, and any other problems of daily living. I am genuinely honored to have the opportunity to help you.
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Urvi Patel
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Cupertino, CA 95014
Call, text, or email us at Zeeva Behavioral Health.
Ever found yourself lost in the intricate patterns of your emotions and thoughts, the complexities and overwhelm that shapes the story of your life? If you're searching for a comforting place to navigate the shadows of depression, anxiety, or trauma, I'd love to help you! I've had the privilege to work with clients of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. My style is all about creating a warm, safe space where you can be your full, authentic self. I'm not here to just listen; I'm here to help you overcome whatever's holding you back and live your life to the fullest.
Call, text, or email us at Zeeva Behavioral Health.
Ever found yourself lost in the intricate patterns of your emotions and thoughts, the complexities and overwhelm that shapes the story of your life? If you're searching for a comforting place to navigate the shadows of depression, anxiety, or trauma, I'd love to help you! I've had the privilege to work with clients of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. My style is all about creating a warm, safe space where you can be your full, authentic self. I'm not here to just listen; I'm here to help you overcome whatever's holding you back and live your life to the fullest.
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Dr. Michelle Wambach
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95015
With cognitive-behavioral skills, we focus on thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and meanings of events in your life, to change your perceptions and help you respond more effectively.
Welcome! Are you worrying about your important relationships, career, parenting, adult children, or health? For over 20 years, I have helped people with anxiety, depression, and grief feel better and change for good. You want to feel happy, but a painful past keeps you in the same patterns despite your best efforts to change. Fear and worry make it hard to feel secure in your decisions. You want to be more successful in managing when to control and where to just let go, but feel stuck. You try so hard, but the choices you're making just aren't working out so well and your tired of feeling sad. You are not alone, I can help!
With cognitive-behavioral skills, we focus on thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and meanings of events in your life, to change your perceptions and help you respond more effectively.
Welcome! Are you worrying about your important relationships, career, parenting, adult children, or health? For over 20 years, I have helped people with anxiety, depression, and grief feel better and change for good. You want to feel happy, but a painful past keeps you in the same patterns despite your best efforts to change. Fear and worry make it hard to feel secure in your decisions. You want to be more successful in managing when to control and where to just let go, but feel stuck. You try so hard, but the choices you're making just aren't working out so well and your tired of feeling sad. You are not alone, I can help!
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It takes a lot of courage to take that step forward and seek help. At some point, the pain of staying where you are can become overwhelming, and you're ready for something to change. You are not alone! I will work to hold a safe space for you and walk beside you as we explore both your strengths and your long-standing behavior and thought patterns that have supported you in the past but maybe aren't serving you anymore.
It takes a lot of courage to take that step forward and seek help. At some point, the pain of staying where you are can become overwhelming, and you're ready for something to change. You are not alone! I will work to hold a safe space for you and walk beside you as we explore both your strengths and your long-standing behavior and thought patterns that have supported you in the past but maybe aren't serving you anymore.
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The pandemic has left many of us feeling confused, angry, and anxious, as we grapple with processing the profound changes happening around us. Balancing work and life, self-esteem and purpose, socialization and isolation, family and relationship issues, transitions and adjustments, and loss and grief are just a few of the challenges we may face. I believe that how we handle stress and conflict today is influenced by our past relationships and experiences. Generational patterns and cultural factors shape our movements, speech, behavior, and responses in the world
The pandemic has left many of us feeling confused, angry, and anxious, as we grapple with processing the profound changes happening around us. Balancing work and life, self-esteem and purpose, socialization and isolation, family and relationship issues, transitions and adjustments, and loss and grief are just a few of the challenges we may face. I believe that how we handle stress and conflict today is influenced by our past relationships and experiences. Generational patterns and cultural factors shape our movements, speech, behavior, and responses in the world
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Kaitlin Medeiros
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, #96594
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014 (Online Only)
I am well versed in DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), and in my practice I offer an approach that equips parents with the skills needed to improve their relationships with their teens.
Welcome! It's easy to feel like there's a magic formula for parenting, and sadly, there isn't. I have spent the past 12 years working with teens and their families and appreciate the tremendous time and effort that comes with raising teens, especially teens who may require mental health support or higher levels of care.
I am well versed in DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), and in my practice I offer an approach that equips parents with the skills needed to improve their relationships with their teens.
Welcome! It's easy to feel like there's a magic formula for parenting, and sadly, there isn't. I have spent the past 12 years working with teens and their families and appreciate the tremendous time and effort that comes with raising teens, especially teens who may require mental health support or higher levels of care.
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Jennifer Patane
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014
I've been trained in the Process Model of psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Do you long for a greater sense of well-being and/or fulfillment in life? When our needs are unmet or injured, it can result in distorted thinking and ineffective behaviors. We may feel unable to move past anxiety, depression, grief, fear, despair, anger, or trauma, and move into self-protection, isolation, or avoidance in order to cope. By creating a nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where it's safe to express feelings and emotions, I believe that we will identify root issues and move beyond coping to restoration. Contact me for a FREE 15-minute phone consultation!
I've been trained in the Process Model of psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Do you long for a greater sense of well-being and/or fulfillment in life? When our needs are unmet or injured, it can result in distorted thinking and ineffective behaviors. We may feel unable to move past anxiety, depression, grief, fear, despair, anger, or trauma, and move into self-protection, isolation, or avoidance in order to cope. By creating a nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where it's safe to express feelings and emotions, I believe that we will identify root issues and move beyond coping to restoration. Contact me for a FREE 15-minute phone consultation!
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My therapeutic approach may include cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, trauma-focused CBT, psychoanalytic & solution-focused modalities, humanistic, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Mark Anthony Acuna is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT 78330) with over 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in working with clients dealing with PTSD, substance abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, autism, and grief and loss, as well as clients working on building their self-esteem. Mark is engaging and thoughtful in his treatment methodology; employing a client-centered therapy approach, which highlights the strengths of his clients in order to facilitate a smoother therapeutic healing process.
My therapeutic approach may include cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, trauma-focused CBT, psychoanalytic & solution-focused modalities, humanistic, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Mark Anthony Acuna is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT 78330) with over 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in working with clients dealing with PTSD, substance abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, autism, and grief and loss, as well as clients working on building their self-esteem. Mark is engaging and thoughtful in his treatment methodology; employing a client-centered therapy approach, which highlights the strengths of his clients in order to facilitate a smoother therapeutic healing process.
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Lea Reyes | Relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014 (Online Only)
I specialize in using a holistic approach that incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance-based strategies.
Struggles in your relationship can be overwhelming and confusing where you're constantly arguing over small things and feel a growing distance as a couple. "How did things get to this point and how do I fix it?" I want you to know that I understand because I have been in your shoes. I know the pain and frustration that comes with feeling disconnected in a relationship.
I specialize in using a holistic approach that incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance-based strategies.
Struggles in your relationship can be overwhelming and confusing where you're constantly arguing over small things and feel a growing distance as a couple. "How did things get to this point and how do I fix it?" I want you to know that I understand because I have been in your shoes. I know the pain and frustration that comes with feeling disconnected in a relationship.
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Yick Chun Bernard To
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC, CDBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014
Bernard approaches his practice with deep compassion and a keen therapeutic prowess. Working extensively with clients from diverse identities and cultural backgrounds, he demonstrates a strong affinity for aiding those in need. His professional journey encompasses diverse clinical environments, including community outreach, school-based interventions, Outpatient care, and Intensive Outpatient clinics. Bernard's integrative approach seamlessly blends techniques and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Positive Parenting, and Strategic Therapy.
Bernard approaches his practice with deep compassion and a keen therapeutic prowess. Working extensively with clients from diverse identities and cultural backgrounds, he demonstrates a strong affinity for aiding those in need. His professional journey encompasses diverse clinical environments, including community outreach, school-based interventions, Outpatient care, and Intensive Outpatient clinics. Bernard's integrative approach seamlessly blends techniques and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Positive Parenting, and Strategic Therapy.
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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.