Behavioral Issues Therapists in Fullerton, CA

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Arol Behavioral Health Services LLC
MSW, MAT, BCBA
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92632  (Online Only)
I help parents use personalized ABA strategies to manage challenging behavior and strengthen the parent-child bonds by empowering you as the teacher in your child's development, enhancing your skills, and positively impacting your family's daily life.
Hello. While working together, I strive to accomplish significant milestones for your child and family. Some examples of skills learned for a child and their family include fostering independent dressing, facilitating the transition from non-verbal to functional communication with AACD, and addressing self-injurious behaviors like head-banging. We guide children to express distress through alternative means, such as hitting their thighs or stomping their feet. Applying evidence-based ABA techniques has a profound impact, enhancing family communication, refining dressing routines, and offering an alternative behavior to self-injury.
I help parents use personalized ABA strategies to manage challenging behavior and strengthen the parent-child bonds by empowering you as the teacher in your child's development, enhancing your skills, and positively impacting your family's daily life.
Hello. While working together, I strive to accomplish significant milestones for your child and family. Some examples of skills learned for a child and their family include fostering independent dressing, facilitating the transition from non-verbal to functional communication with AACD, and addressing self-injurious behaviors like head-banging. We guide children to express distress through alternative means, such as hitting their thighs or stomping their feet. Applying evidence-based ABA techniques has a profound impact, enhancing family communication, refining dressing routines, and offering an alternative behavior to self-injury.
(714) 844-1861 View (714) 844-1861
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Susan S Koin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fullerton, CA 92835
I integrate evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
Taking the initial step requires bravery. I delight to accompany you on your journey to a more meaningful and satisfying life. I approach psychotherapy in an integrated and holistic style that recognizes the interdependence of mind, body, and emotional wellness. I offer a secure and supportive environment where you can explore your emotions and express yourself. My practice is founded on respect, compassion, and empathy. I'll also challenge you with a simple, yet supportive and nonjudgmental approach to assist and guide you on your journey of self-discovery while building your emotional intelligence.
I integrate evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
Taking the initial step requires bravery. I delight to accompany you on your journey to a more meaningful and satisfying life. I approach psychotherapy in an integrated and holistic style that recognizes the interdependence of mind, body, and emotional wellness. I offer a secure and supportive environment where you can explore your emotions and express yourself. My practice is founded on respect, compassion, and empathy. I'll also challenge you with a simple, yet supportive and nonjudgmental approach to assist and guide you on your journey of self-discovery while building your emotional intelligence.
(657) 259-9382 View (657) 259-9382
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Kellisha Priester
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92831
I have worked across the age span with individuals, couples, and families to address issues that range from trauma, anxiety, depression, mood and behavior disorders, and substance/addiction.
Hi, I'm Kay Priester, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. With 20 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field, it has been an honor and privilege to support my clients through life's challenges and work relentlessly to reach their goals.
I have worked across the age span with individuals, couples, and families to address issues that range from trauma, anxiety, depression, mood and behavior disorders, and substance/addiction.
Hi, I'm Kay Priester, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. With 20 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field, it has been an honor and privilege to support my clients through life's challenges and work relentlessly to reach their goals.
(714) 266-1864 View (714) 266-1864
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Camille Helland
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92835
I'm Camille Helland, a licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist who uses a warm, interactive counseling style with clients who are experiencing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, behavioral issues, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. I use techniques including Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectic Behavioral, Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization (EMDR), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology or Solution-Focused therapy methods. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling life and take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you!
I'm Camille Helland, a licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist who uses a warm, interactive counseling style with clients who are experiencing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, behavioral issues, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. I use techniques including Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectic Behavioral, Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization (EMDR), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology or Solution-Focused therapy methods. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling life and take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you!
(909) 248-2240 View (909) 248-2240
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Caleb Park
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92832
Together, we will explore your past and present experiences to gain a deeper understanding of the behavioral issues, triggers, coping mechanisms, and traumas that may be contributing to your challenges.
I am dedicated to providing personalized support for individuals struggling with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma (EMDR Certified), sexual addiction, marital issues, substance addiction, and panic attacks. My comprehensive approach to therapy draws from a combination of evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapy, to help you achieve lasting results. I have over 8+ years of clinical experience, along with the best sexual addiction and trauma therapy training. You can trust that you are with a professional who has been trained at the highest-level institutions.
Together, we will explore your past and present experiences to gain a deeper understanding of the behavioral issues, triggers, coping mechanisms, and traumas that may be contributing to your challenges.
I am dedicated to providing personalized support for individuals struggling with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma (EMDR Certified), sexual addiction, marital issues, substance addiction, and panic attacks. My comprehensive approach to therapy draws from a combination of evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapy, to help you achieve lasting results. I have over 8+ years of clinical experience, along with the best sexual addiction and trauma therapy training. You can trust that you are with a professional who has been trained at the highest-level institutions.
(562) 303-5633 View (562) 303-5633
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Tracie Howell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92832  (Online Only)
I have experience helping adolescents with anxiety, depression, social skill problems, divorce, separation issues, and behavioral problems.
I assist with helping others find peace in the face of the day to day stresses. I have experience working with families, individuals, couples, and teenagers. I have a direct approach, respecting the client. I have worked with many couples and encourage pre-marital counseling. I have years of life experience to offer in my counseling. I also specialize in PTSD and OCD.
I have experience helping adolescents with anxiety, depression, social skill problems, divorce, separation issues, and behavioral problems.
I assist with helping others find peace in the face of the day to day stresses. I have experience working with families, individuals, couples, and teenagers. I have a direct approach, respecting the client. I have worked with many couples and encourage pre-marital counseling. I have years of life experience to offer in my counseling. I also specialize in PTSD and OCD.
(657) 837-5268 View (657) 837-5268
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Janelle De Veyra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92832
My goal is to assist clients in becoming aware of emotional, thinking, and behavioral patterns and effectively changing them.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
My goal is to assist clients in becoming aware of emotional, thinking, and behavioral patterns and effectively changing them.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
(714) 577-2982 View (714) 577-2982
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Jose Luna
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92832  (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
(714) 844-5281 View (714) 844-5281
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Sunny Hills Behavioral Health & Sunny Hills TMS
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92832
I consider myself a dedicated professional, an outgoing, enthusiastic and energetic individual, with a strong desire to assist clients with management of progressive medical and behavioral care and provide the emotional support needed for each individual in a holistic manner.
Dr. Shalaby is a clinical psychologist and trained neuropsychologist with over 10 years of experience in treatment and assessment of children and adults with a variety of psychological and neuropsychological disorders. He completed a two-year post-doctoral program specializing pediatric neuropsychology working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders to help identify their unique needs to provide recommendations to help compensate for cognitive and psychological difficulties and improve overall functioning.
I consider myself a dedicated professional, an outgoing, enthusiastic and energetic individual, with a strong desire to assist clients with management of progressive medical and behavioral care and provide the emotional support needed for each individual in a holistic manner.
Dr. Shalaby is a clinical psychologist and trained neuropsychologist with over 10 years of experience in treatment and assessment of children and adults with a variety of psychological and neuropsychological disorders. He completed a two-year post-doctoral program specializing pediatric neuropsychology working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders to help identify their unique needs to provide recommendations to help compensate for cognitive and psychological difficulties and improve overall functioning.
(657) 315-1674 View (657) 315-1674
Bao Hoangtran
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fullerton, CA 92832  (Online Only)
Hello there! My name is Bao, and I am a bilingual Vietnamese American therapist who is based in Southern California. I primarily work with children, adolescents, adults, and families from ages 3-75 who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, ADHD, high-risk behaviors, substance use, anger management, and relational issues. I like to use various therapeutic approaches to tailor to each client’s individual needs, but some of the approaches I like to use in my practice stemmed from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.
Hello there! My name is Bao, and I am a bilingual Vietnamese American therapist who is based in Southern California. I primarily work with children, adolescents, adults, and families from ages 3-75 who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, ADHD, high-risk behaviors, substance use, anger management, and relational issues. I like to use various therapeutic approaches to tailor to each client’s individual needs, but some of the approaches I like to use in my practice stemmed from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.
(657) 312-3828 View (657) 312-3828
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Sun Woo Lee
PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fullerton, CA 92831
Everyone experiences times in their life when they feel at the end of their rope. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek support, whether it be for yourself or for your child. You are experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, feeling stuck, or struggling to find a different path. Your child is struggling with emotional outbursts, aggression, defiance, or behavioral challenges. These difficulties have caused relational problems, impairment at home or at work, and seem like a never ending battle. Our goal at Safe to Heal is to help you find a way to a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Everyone experiences times in their life when they feel at the end of their rope. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek support, whether it be for yourself or for your child. You are experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, feeling stuck, or struggling to find a different path. Your child is struggling with emotional outbursts, aggression, defiance, or behavioral challenges. These difficulties have caused relational problems, impairment at home or at work, and seem like a never ending battle. Our goal at Safe to Heal is to help you find a way to a healthier and more fulfilling life.
(657) 500-3865 View (657) 500-3865
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Hannah Pasternak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fullerton, CA 92832  (Online Only)
: : CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS : : I believe that seeking support for your current difficulties shows strength and courage. As a therapist, I provide a non-judgemental, empathetic, and warm environment to examine life's challenges. My aim is to provide spaces of safety, realness, and compassion to work collaboratively towards the goals you see for yourself. I use a strengths-based and skills-based approach to identify your concerns and create a constructive plan for your healing and moving forward. I have experience working with adolescents and adult clients navigating ADHD, adolescent behavior issues, anxiety,
: : CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS : : I believe that seeking support for your current difficulties shows strength and courage. As a therapist, I provide a non-judgemental, empathetic, and warm environment to examine life's challenges. My aim is to provide spaces of safety, realness, and compassion to work collaboratively towards the goals you see for yourself. I use a strengths-based and skills-based approach to identify your concerns and create a constructive plan for your healing and moving forward. I have experience working with adolescents and adult clients navigating ADHD, adolescent behavior issues, anxiety,
(714) 266-1634 View (714) 266-1634
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Christina Isler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fullerton, CA 92831
I integrate multiple therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), internal family systems (IFS), and psychodynamic therapy (object relations) to help you uncover the obstacles that are keeping you from living your most fulfilled life and customize treatment to your unique goals.
We all want to be known; to be seen and heard and understood by others. We may also need help learning to understand ourselves and our needs as well as the needs of those we interact with. The connections we form with our families, our friends, coworkers and significant others can bring great fulfillment to our lives, or they can be a source of struggle, leaving us wanting more. Starting therapy is the first brave step in improving the quality of your relationships, including the relationship with yourself!
I integrate multiple therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), internal family systems (IFS), and psychodynamic therapy (object relations) to help you uncover the obstacles that are keeping you from living your most fulfilled life and customize treatment to your unique goals.
We all want to be known; to be seen and heard and understood by others. We may also need help learning to understand ourselves and our needs as well as the needs of those we interact with. The connections we form with our families, our friends, coworkers and significant others can bring great fulfillment to our lives, or they can be a source of struggle, leaving us wanting more. Starting therapy is the first brave step in improving the quality of your relationships, including the relationship with yourself!
(714) 583-9122 View (714) 583-9122
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Free At Heart Online Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92832
The focus of our training is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Free At Heart Therapy is a group practice of highly skilled and trained therapists. Each therapist offers a compassionate and non judgmental environment for healing. Our team focuses on training to deliver high quality therapy for treating a variety of mental health issues in individuals, couples and families. We are currently taking Caloptima, Blue Cross Medi-Cal, California Health and Wellness, Healthnet and MHN. All of our services are available through tele-health in the comfort of your home and in our new office in Fullerton. Therefore we offer a personal and high-quality service that is affordable and accessible.
The focus of our training is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Free At Heart Therapy is a group practice of highly skilled and trained therapists. Each therapist offers a compassionate and non judgmental environment for healing. Our team focuses on training to deliver high quality therapy for treating a variety of mental health issues in individuals, couples and families. We are currently taking Caloptima, Blue Cross Medi-Cal, California Health and Wellness, Healthnet and MHN. All of our services are available through tele-health in the comfort of your home and in our new office in Fullerton. Therefore we offer a personal and high-quality service that is affordable and accessible.
(530) 460-6190 View (530) 460-6190
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Tony Toan Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92831
Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Internal family systems) while open and sensitive to the integration of psychology and spirituality.
Wherever we are in our journey, there seems to be the many problems and struggles we faced, and often, they seem unbearable and with no clear solutions. These are the knots of our life, be it from violence, disasters, discord in our family, knots of drugs and alcoholism, loneliness, sickness, grief, or just feeling stuck, etc. - these are knots that suffocate us and prevent us from living our life to the fullest, our best self. But I want to tell you that there is hope and that hope is always alive.
Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Internal family systems) while open and sensitive to the integration of psychology and spirituality.
Wherever we are in our journey, there seems to be the many problems and struggles we faced, and often, they seem unbearable and with no clear solutions. These are the knots of our life, be it from violence, disasters, discord in our family, knots of drugs and alcoholism, loneliness, sickness, grief, or just feeling stuck, etc. - these are knots that suffocate us and prevent us from living our life to the fullest, our best self. But I want to tell you that there is hope and that hope is always alive.
(714) 709-2164 View (714) 709-2164
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Lea Reyes | Relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fullerton, CA 92832  (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.
(714) 276-6992 View (714) 276-6992
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Christina Choi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92835
I helped many clients with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, mood disorders, behavioral issues, and grief.
Hello and welcome! Seeking therapy can be an overwhelming and vulnerable process. Making the effort to begin your journey shows you want a change in your life. Whether you’re struggling to get through the day or needing someone to talk to, I can provide the support you need. I will build you a safe space where you will be free to share, reflect, feel, process, and heal. You will be met with empathy, kindness, and acceptance; free of judgment. We will work together so you can grow into your most authentic self, while developing strong and healthy goals and coping skills to face life’s challenges with confidence.
I helped many clients with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, mood disorders, behavioral issues, and grief.
Hello and welcome! Seeking therapy can be an overwhelming and vulnerable process. Making the effort to begin your journey shows you want a change in your life. Whether you’re struggling to get through the day or needing someone to talk to, I can provide the support you need. I will build you a safe space where you will be free to share, reflect, feel, process, and heal. You will be met with empathy, kindness, and acceptance; free of judgment. We will work together so you can grow into your most authentic self, while developing strong and healthy goals and coping skills to face life’s challenges with confidence.
(657) 214-7027 View (657) 214-7027
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Myung J Choi
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92832
My treatments include the use of psychodynamics, cognitive behavioral and family system therapy.
I have helped clients address hardships in marriage and divorce issues as well as ongoing individual and couple problems. I do premarital counseling. I treat children and adolescents' defiant attitude, poor social skills, short attention, and school adjustment problems. Parenting issues can well be addressed through parenting education and behavioral modifications. As a bilingual Korean American therapist, I help families with conflict due to language and cultural barriers resulting from inter-generational differences between parents and children as well as inter-racially married couple problems. Adults and children, who have suffered with I also address depression, anxiety, PTSD, Panic attack problems with children and adults.
My treatments include the use of psychodynamics, cognitive behavioral and family system therapy.
I have helped clients address hardships in marriage and divorce issues as well as ongoing individual and couple problems. I do premarital counseling. I treat children and adolescents' defiant attitude, poor social skills, short attention, and school adjustment problems. Parenting issues can well be addressed through parenting education and behavioral modifications. As a bilingual Korean American therapist, I help families with conflict due to language and cultural barriers resulting from inter-generational differences between parents and children as well as inter-racially married couple problems. Adults and children, who have suffered with I also address depression, anxiety, PTSD, Panic attack problems with children and adults.
(714) 676-8929 View (714) 676-8929
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Lynne Palmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92832
I am part of Sunny Hills Behavioral Health group and we are committed to providing exceptional care of behavioral health and services for individuals and their families.
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of clients. To choose one ideal client would be impossible for me. I have enjoyed working with adolescents, children, young adults, older adults, couples, and families. Treatment has included addressing anger issues, substance abuse, self-esteem deficits, depression, anxiety, marital issues, domestic violence, as well as gay/lesbian issues. Utilizing a positive regard for each client while creating a treatment plan with the client to address his/her concerns, I strive to develop therapeutic relationships with my clients that will maximize effective healing.
I am part of Sunny Hills Behavioral Health group and we are committed to providing exceptional care of behavioral health and services for individuals and their families.
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of clients. To choose one ideal client would be impossible for me. I have enjoyed working with adolescents, children, young adults, older adults, couples, and families. Treatment has included addressing anger issues, substance abuse, self-esteem deficits, depression, anxiety, marital issues, domestic violence, as well as gay/lesbian issues. Utilizing a positive regard for each client while creating a treatment plan with the client to address his/her concerns, I strive to develop therapeutic relationships with my clients that will maximize effective healing.
(714) 594-5981 View (714) 594-5981
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92832
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive- behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive- behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(562) 222-0059 View (562) 222-0059
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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.