Behavioral Issues Therapists in Lawndale, CA

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Christine Raco
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
My name is Christine Raco, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in San Jose CA, I am working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I specialize in working with teens and adults with anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout, behavioral issues, anger issues, low self-esteem, stress, and challenges with life transitions. Using an eclectic approach of humanistic, psychodynamic, DBT, and CBT, I strive to you where you are to support you during your growing and healing journey.
My name is Christine Raco, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in San Jose CA, I am working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I specialize in working with teens and adults with anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout, behavioral issues, anger issues, low self-esteem, stress, and challenges with life transitions. Using an eclectic approach of humanistic, psychodynamic, DBT, and CBT, I strive to you where you are to support you during your growing and healing journey.
(424) 610-8336 View (424) 610-8336
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Lisa Hunt-Vasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260  (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Lisa, a compassionate and dedicated bilingual (Spanish) licensed clinical therapist with 14 years of experience in providing support and guidance to individuals facing various challenges. I use modalities using psychoeducation, crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, and narrative therapy embraced by a strength and solution-based approach to meet you exactly where you are to provide the support you need to reach your goals. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and collaboration which aims to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings.
Hello, I’m Lisa, a compassionate and dedicated bilingual (Spanish) licensed clinical therapist with 14 years of experience in providing support and guidance to individuals facing various challenges. I use modalities using psychoeducation, crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, and narrative therapy embraced by a strength and solution-based approach to meet you exactly where you are to provide the support you need to reach your goals. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and collaboration which aims to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings.
(424) 401-5342 View (424) 401-5342
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Ruby V Paparello
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260  (Online Only)
Individuals with autism often develop behavioral issues, stress/ anxiety and depression triggered by their struggle with daily life and socializing. I have created a curriculum to support this population to build self confidence and find their place in the world. I provide community resources for teens and young adults with autism. As a parent and clinician My program provides a safe creative setting for group members and monthly meetings to keep parents informed.I have also provided individual therapy for autistic teens and young adults.
Individuals with autism often develop behavioral issues, stress/ anxiety and depression triggered by their struggle with daily life and socializing. I have created a curriculum to support this population to build self confidence and find their place in the world. I provide community resources for teens and young adults with autism. As a parent and clinician My program provides a safe creative setting for group members and monthly meetings to keep parents informed.I have also provided individual therapy for autistic teens and young adults.
(424) 532-7957 View (424) 532-7957
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Janice Braly
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
I use a blend of cognitive behavioral approaches, internal family systems, psycho-education, and coping skills as well as mindfulness and emotional regulation, and conflict resolution skills.
My name is Janice Braly and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist licensed in California. I have extensive experience working in pediatric mental health and with families with diverse backgrounds both in Nevada and California. My area of focus is telehealth for individuals who are struggling with relationships, the effects of trauma, mild to moderate mental health symptoms, and/or seeking to have Christian-based concepts to be applied in the therapeutic process. My approach includes but is not limited to client-centered and strength-based care using CBT, IFS, DBT, and psycho-education.
I use a blend of cognitive behavioral approaches, internal family systems, psycho-education, and coping skills as well as mindfulness and emotional regulation, and conflict resolution skills.
My name is Janice Braly and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist licensed in California. I have extensive experience working in pediatric mental health and with families with diverse backgrounds both in Nevada and California. My area of focus is telehealth for individuals who are struggling with relationships, the effects of trauma, mild to moderate mental health symptoms, and/or seeking to have Christian-based concepts to be applied in the therapeutic process. My approach includes but is not limited to client-centered and strength-based care using CBT, IFS, DBT, and psycho-education.
(213) 693-2466 View (213) 693-2466
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Lois Ann Schunk
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
My methods include a Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral approach as well as Brief Therapy and Solution-Orientated Therapy.
My ability to connect with and assist individuals is an accumulation of my professional education, life experiences and interest in people. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology as well as licensed as a Marriage, Family Therapist. I spent 22 years as a Physician Assistant in Family Practice and Industrial Medicine giving me a well rounded medical and psychological approach to therapy. I find that my clients solve their problems, heal their wounds and find direction under my care, which has given me a great sense of satisfaction over the last 20+ years.
My methods include a Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral approach as well as Brief Therapy and Solution-Orientated Therapy.
My ability to connect with and assist individuals is an accumulation of my professional education, life experiences and interest in people. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology as well as licensed as a Marriage, Family Therapist. I spent 22 years as a Physician Assistant in Family Practice and Industrial Medicine giving me a well rounded medical and psychological approach to therapy. I find that my clients solve their problems, heal their wounds and find direction under my care, which has given me a great sense of satisfaction over the last 20+ years.
(424) 277-2448 View (424) 277-2448
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Sherlyn Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
I enjoy deepening my understanding of human behavior and developing others.
Sherlyn Johnson, LCSW. My therapeutic approach focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts by discovering their unconscious meanings and motivations. Patients learn about themselves by exploring their interactions in the therapeutic relationship. My most common theoretical approaches are, psycho dynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and cognitive therapy. Client focus are teenagers through late adulthood. Active listening and using silence.
I enjoy deepening my understanding of human behavior and developing others.
Sherlyn Johnson, LCSW. My therapeutic approach focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts by discovering their unconscious meanings and motivations. Patients learn about themselves by exploring their interactions in the therapeutic relationship. My most common theoretical approaches are, psycho dynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and cognitive therapy. Client focus are teenagers through late adulthood. Active listening and using silence.
(619) 332-2646 View (619) 332-2646
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Lauresha Zinatae Hawkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
My name is Lauresha Z. Hawkins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and mature adults while specializing in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, and stress. I use several modalities such as Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to help aid clients in making progress toward mental and emotional healing.
My name is Lauresha Z. Hawkins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and mature adults while specializing in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, and stress. I use several modalities such as Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to help aid clients in making progress toward mental and emotional healing.
(209) 395-0788 View (209) 395-0788
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Trina Erby
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
Welcome, my name is Trina Erby. I have 15 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I look forward to developing a therapeutic relationship with you in order to make positive changes that will move you in the direction of meeting your desired treatment outcome. I enjoy working with clients from evidence-based therapy approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Behavior Activation, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. My most common approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Welcome, my name is Trina Erby. I have 15 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I look forward to developing a therapeutic relationship with you in order to make positive changes that will move you in the direction of meeting your desired treatment outcome. I enjoy working with clients from evidence-based therapy approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Behavior Activation, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. My most common approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
(530) 657-0175 View (530) 657-0175
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Susette Abbas
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
Hi there, I'm Susette! I have been a therapist for the past 12 years and have worked with adolescents and adults, as well as children and families from diverse backgrounds. My focus has been primarily on depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life transitions, and pregnancy/postpartum concerns. y approach to therapy is an integration of the psychodynamic approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as mind/body and mindfulness techniques. This essentially means that we would be collaboratively exploring thoughts, beliefs, and personal narratives and adjusting narratives that are false or faulty.
Hi there, I'm Susette! I have been a therapist for the past 12 years and have worked with adolescents and adults, as well as children and families from diverse backgrounds. My focus has been primarily on depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life transitions, and pregnancy/postpartum concerns. y approach to therapy is an integration of the psychodynamic approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as mind/body and mindfulness techniques. This essentially means that we would be collaboratively exploring thoughts, beliefs, and personal narratives and adjusting narratives that are false or faulty.
(925) 247-3855 View (925) 247-3855
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Guadalupe H. Cabral
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
Life is too short to live in sorrow or pain. Trauma impacts every aspect of ones life. In my practice I provide a nurturing, nonjudgmental, safe invironemnt in order to work on reprocessing traumas in mind and body.
Life is too short to live in sorrow or pain. Trauma impacts every aspect of ones life. In my practice I provide a nurturing, nonjudgmental, safe invironemnt in order to work on reprocessing traumas in mind and body.
(323) 900-5441 View (323) 900-5441
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Ginna Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawndale, CA 90260  (Online Only)
Life is too beautiful to not be able to enjoy it to the fullest. I will help you increase self-awareness and gain a better understanding of both and old wounds which may be holding you back from experiencing a happier life. I am here to help you learn to love yourself, to have patience and to look at problems in a different and positive perspective, so that you can find different ways to solve them. I will provide you with valuable tools to help you cope so you can live the full, peaceful and happy life God intended you to have.
Life is too beautiful to not be able to enjoy it to the fullest. I will help you increase self-awareness and gain a better understanding of both and old wounds which may be holding you back from experiencing a happier life. I am here to help you learn to love yourself, to have patience and to look at problems in a different and positive perspective, so that you can find different ways to solve them. I will provide you with valuable tools to help you cope so you can live the full, peaceful and happy life God intended you to have.
(310) 776-6786 View (310) 776-6786
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Antoinette Babers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
My name is Antoinette Babers. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I work with Individuals (children and adults), couples, and also families. I find myself working mostly with women, but I do work with men, children, and couples as well. I have worked with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma-related issues, personality disorders, those suffering from domestic violence issues, divorce, panic disorders, anger management, and attachment issues.
My name is Antoinette Babers. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I work with Individuals (children and adults), couples, and also families. I find myself working mostly with women, but I do work with men, children, and couples as well. I have worked with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma-related issues, personality disorders, those suffering from domestic violence issues, divorce, panic disorders, anger management, and attachment issues.
(760) 472-5041 View (760) 472-5041
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Libby's Place, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260  (Online Only)
Libby’s Place, Inc. is a group mental health practice that serves a wide range of clients in the South Bay area and Los Angeles communities of Southern California. We provide individual therapy to adults, children/teens, couples, and family counseling. Here at Libby’s Place, we are comprised of a team of caring, knowledgeable, and experienced therapists with an array of specializations that allow us to work with clients with a wide range of issues. We also offer teletherapy /video sessions.
Libby’s Place, Inc. is a group mental health practice that serves a wide range of clients in the South Bay area and Los Angeles communities of Southern California. We provide individual therapy to adults, children/teens, couples, and family counseling. Here at Libby’s Place, we are comprised of a team of caring, knowledgeable, and experienced therapists with an array of specializations that allow us to work with clients with a wide range of issues. We also offer teletherapy /video sessions.
(323) 766-6721 View (323) 766-6721
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Yolanda Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
Do you ever find yourself overthinking situations or experiencing thoughts going so fast it's hard to keep up with them? What about experiencing extreme sadness with a lack of motivation to do anything, even get out of bed? Has there been a time when you felt like crying but you couldn't figure out why? I understand these thoughts and feelings, and together we can work on decreasing feelings of stress, sadness, hopelessness, and isolation, regardless of the situation.
Do you ever find yourself overthinking situations or experiencing thoughts going so fast it's hard to keep up with them? What about experiencing extreme sadness with a lack of motivation to do anything, even get out of bed? Has there been a time when you felt like crying but you couldn't figure out why? I understand these thoughts and feelings, and together we can work on decreasing feelings of stress, sadness, hopelessness, and isolation, regardless of the situation.
(707) 378-6459 View (707) 378-6459
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Sonja Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years experience providing therapy. I have a passion for supporting people to work through life's various challenges. I enjoy working with young adults to adults in all stages of life. I believe the client and therapist relationship is key to creating a sense of safety, comfort and trust for my clients to open up, discover their true thoughts and feelings, begin to heal, and feel empowered to handle life's ups and downs. I work with clients to help them feel less alone and less helpless in their circumstances.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years experience providing therapy. I have a passion for supporting people to work through life's various challenges. I enjoy working with young adults to adults in all stages of life. I believe the client and therapist relationship is key to creating a sense of safety, comfort and trust for my clients to open up, discover their true thoughts and feelings, begin to heal, and feel empowered to handle life's ups and downs. I work with clients to help them feel less alone and less helpless in their circumstances.
(626) 790-1152 View (626) 790-1152
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Karen Preacely Hicks
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, PPS, APPC, CWA
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My specialization is working with high school students, who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bullying, drugs, social anxieties, grief, loss, suicide ideation, sexual abuse, gender issues, parent/child /family relationships, sports performance issues, biracial families, learning disabilities and other teen-related problems. As a high School Counselor with over 16 years of experience in the education field, I focused on counseling pre-teens, teenagers, young adults, parents, and guardians. I also work with families. I have extensive experiences working with student-athletes, at-risk students, foster youths, homeless, teen parents and biracial students. I conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
My specialization is working with high school students, who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bullying, drugs, social anxieties, grief, loss, suicide ideation, sexual abuse, gender issues, parent/child /family relationships, sports performance issues, biracial families, learning disabilities and other teen-related problems. As a high School Counselor with over 16 years of experience in the education field, I focused on counseling pre-teens, teenagers, young adults, parents, and guardians. I also work with families. I have extensive experiences working with student-athletes, at-risk students, foster youths, homeless, teen parents and biracial students. I conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
(310) 872-2850 View (310) 872-2850

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Marissa J Dominguez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
By using evidenced-based models, I help clients identify their strengths through behavioral and emotional changes and work on increasing their self-confidence, we also work to build a stronger relationship between the child/teen and parent(s).
Being a parent can be very challenging, make you feel vulnerable, and even overwhelmed at times. My goal as a therapist is to begin the healing process with you. Whether you are a parent that is seeking support for your infant, toddler, or child due to behavioral or emotional problems, family conflict, recent separation, divorce, death, or trauma. I specialize in providing Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Behavioral Modification for children, teens & families.
By using evidenced-based models, I help clients identify their strengths through behavioral and emotional changes and work on increasing their self-confidence, we also work to build a stronger relationship between the child/teen and parent(s).
Being a parent can be very challenging, make you feel vulnerable, and even overwhelmed at times. My goal as a therapist is to begin the healing process with you. Whether you are a parent that is seeking support for your infant, toddler, or child due to behavioral or emotional problems, family conflict, recent separation, divorce, death, or trauma. I specialize in providing Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Behavioral Modification for children, teens & families.
(209) 643-4545 View (209) 643-4545
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Cora Palma
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Palma offers counseling to caregivers, providing tools and strategies to connect with and foster attachment with their children, bridge the home-to-school connection, or address behavioral issues with their children.
Dr. Palma is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and works with school-aged youth and their parents/guardians with a focus on educationally related needs. She offers counseling, psychological-educational assessment, and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE). Dr. Palma also provides educational consultation and advocacy to parents and caregivers of children with known or suspected disabilities, with the goal being to enhance relationships between families and schools and improve outcomes for students.
Palma offers counseling to caregivers, providing tools and strategies to connect with and foster attachment with their children, bridge the home-to-school connection, or address behavioral issues with their children.
Dr. Palma is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and works with school-aged youth and their parents/guardians with a focus on educationally related needs. She offers counseling, psychological-educational assessment, and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE). Dr. Palma also provides educational consultation and advocacy to parents and caregivers of children with known or suspected disabilities, with the goal being to enhance relationships between families and schools and improve outcomes for students.
(310) 861-7462 View (310) 861-7462
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Robenson Dorvil
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT128
Verified Verified
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Mr. Robenson Dorvil is a Psy. D. candidate at The Chicago School who practices individual and family therapy under his supervisors for almost 4 years, specializing working with couple, children and adolescents. He provides school-based counseling, group session and support services for many children in elementary, middle, and high school in the areas of Southern California. He works closely with his supervisors to provide support and treatment in developing behavior performance management for children in academic, social, emotional and other personal issues. He is diligent, great listener, and patient in working with clients.
Mr. Robenson Dorvil is a Psy. D. candidate at The Chicago School who practices individual and family therapy under his supervisors for almost 4 years, specializing working with couple, children and adolescents. He provides school-based counseling, group session and support services for many children in elementary, middle, and high school in the areas of Southern California. He works closely with his supervisors to provide support and treatment in developing behavior performance management for children in academic, social, emotional and other personal issues. He is diligent, great listener, and patient in working with clients.
(818) 403-3193 View (818) 403-3193
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Jonathan Morin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
I'm an experienced psychotherapist skilled in working with individuals and families. I've treated adults with stress, anxiety/depression, relationship and career struggles and teenagers with behavioral/emotional problems, academic issues and parent-child conflicts. I primarily utilize strengths-based, cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help people identify and apply their own personal strengths to work effectively through different life circumstances.
I'm an experienced psychotherapist skilled in working with individuals and families. I've treated adults with stress, anxiety/depression, relationship and career struggles and teenagers with behavioral/emotional problems, academic issues and parent-child conflicts. I primarily utilize strengths-based, cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help people identify and apply their own personal strengths to work effectively through different life circumstances.
(310) 409-4798 View (310) 409-4798
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.