Behavioral Issues Therapists in Los Gatos, CA

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Danielle Cornacchio
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Dr. Cornacchio is a clinical psychologist specializing in assessing & treating childhood mental health problems. She has particular expertise in treating childhood anxiety and behavioral disorders. Dr. Cornacchio delivers treatment that is high quality and science-backed. She is a certified Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist, the gold standard treatment for early childhood behavior problems (e.g., ODD). Dr. Cornacchio has a particular expertise in the treatment of childhood selective mutism and OCD, two disorders lacking available expert care.
Dr. Cornacchio is a clinical psychologist specializing in assessing & treating childhood mental health problems. She has particular expertise in treating childhood anxiety and behavioral disorders. Dr. Cornacchio delivers treatment that is high quality and science-backed. She is a certified Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist, the gold standard treatment for early childhood behavior problems (e.g., ODD). Dr. Cornacchio has a particular expertise in the treatment of childhood selective mutism and OCD, two disorders lacking available expert care.
(661) 338-5710 View (661) 338-5710
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Tracey Manning
Counselor
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95031
Hello! My name is Tracey, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's of Art in Community Counseling. During the past 11 years, I’ve worked with many populations, including abused and neglected youth, couples and families, and active duty service members and veterans. Over the years, I’ve also worked with hundreds of individuals to resolve anxiety, depression, suicidality, various forms of trauma, grief and loss, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, domestic and family violence, and marital relationship concerns.
Hello! My name is Tracey, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's of Art in Community Counseling. During the past 11 years, I’ve worked with many populations, including abused and neglected youth, couples and families, and active duty service members and veterans. Over the years, I’ve also worked with hundreds of individuals to resolve anxiety, depression, suicidality, various forms of trauma, grief and loss, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, domestic and family violence, and marital relationship concerns.
(323) 897-1649 View (323) 897-1649
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DBT Center of Silicon Valley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Do you find that despite your best efforts, changing your responses to stressors eludes you? Emotions are in the driver's seat and you feel like you're just along for the ride, hanging on for dear life? Maybe relationships never feel stable or safe because you had chronically judgmental or invalidating people in your life. When your emotions, relationships and behaviors feel out of control, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help you learn strategies to experience yourself and others in a new way, making a way for change.
Do you find that despite your best efforts, changing your responses to stressors eludes you? Emotions are in the driver's seat and you feel like you're just along for the ride, hanging on for dear life? Maybe relationships never feel stable or safe because you had chronically judgmental or invalidating people in your life. When your emotions, relationships and behaviors feel out of control, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help you learn strategies to experience yourself and others in a new way, making a way for change.
(408) 676-5435 View (408) 676-5435
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Stacey Angeles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
My clinical approach pulls from multiple theories with a leaning toward cognitive behavioral therapy and humanistic approaches.
I am passionate about working with teens, adults, and families of all cultural backgrounds. I have extensive experience supporting these populations through life transitions, anxiety, depression, body image issues, self-esteem struggles, and family communication issues.
My clinical approach pulls from multiple theories with a leaning toward cognitive behavioral therapy and humanistic approaches.
I am passionate about working with teens, adults, and families of all cultural backgrounds. I have extensive experience supporting these populations through life transitions, anxiety, depression, body image issues, self-esteem struggles, and family communication issues.
(408) 886-9796 View (408) 886-9796
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Robert Land
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95031
Through our work I have helped them change their lives and their behavior in healthy directions.
I believe that a successful working relationship is woven together with factors that lend trust and confidence to our process. These elements include my professional training and experience, our comfort zone allowing us to build an important bridge, and your motivation to work on the issues at hand. The most important ingredients for successful therapy are trust, fit, chemistry and motivation.
Through our work I have helped them change their lives and their behavior in healthy directions.
I believe that a successful working relationship is woven together with factors that lend trust and confidence to our process. These elements include my professional training and experience, our comfort zone allowing us to build an important bridge, and your motivation to work on the issues at hand. The most important ingredients for successful therapy are trust, fit, chemistry and motivation.
(408) 622-1403 View (408) 622-1403
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Sarah Plep
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
As a therapist I work with individuals, adolescents, families and couples. My main frameworks are cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths based psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing. My primary job is to provide you with a safe non-judgemental space to process and to achieve the goals that will make you more fulfilled in our high stress Bay Area. I can serve as a guide along this path as you discover what it means to be the truest you. As well as assist you to overcome whatever has been holding you back. It isn’t always easy but working on ourselves brings great rewards.
As a therapist I work with individuals, adolescents, families and couples. My main frameworks are cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths based psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing. My primary job is to provide you with a safe non-judgemental space to process and to achieve the goals that will make you more fulfilled in our high stress Bay Area. I can serve as a guide along this path as you discover what it means to be the truest you. As well as assist you to overcome whatever has been holding you back. It isn’t always easy but working on ourselves brings great rewards.
(408) 827-1815 x3 View (408) 827-1815 x3
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Thedy Veliz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030
If my comments fit your child’s personality profile and their current behavioral challenges and are curious about how I can help your family, feel free to learn more about my work through my website or reach me via e-mail or phone.
I work with youth that have big personalities! They are complex, intense, passionate, independent, curious and very loving. They are also very smart, charismatic, and creative. They are all or nothing! One minute they are laughing, the next they are screaming. These children experience reduced filtering and advanced processing of information which causes them to have a hypervigilant stress response system. This affects learning, motivation, memory, the pursuit of pleasure, and self-regulation. This neurobiological quality is behind their intensity and originality. However, the right environment is key for their healthy functioning!
If my comments fit your child’s personality profile and their current behavioral challenges and are curious about how I can help your family, feel free to learn more about my work through my website or reach me via e-mail or phone.
I work with youth that have big personalities! They are complex, intense, passionate, independent, curious and very loving. They are also very smart, charismatic, and creative. They are all or nothing! One minute they are laughing, the next they are screaming. These children experience reduced filtering and advanced processing of information which causes them to have a hypervigilant stress response system. This affects learning, motivation, memory, the pursuit of pleasure, and self-regulation. This neurobiological quality is behind their intensity and originality. However, the right environment is key for their healthy functioning!
(408) 214-8149 View (408) 214-8149
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Gary H. Plep
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95032
I have a down to earth style that is warm and enthusiastic. I am passionate about my work while having a sense of humor. I have been in practice for over 40 years and know how therapy can enhance your life. I am an excellent translator for couples. My experience includes: Juvenile Hall Counselor, Probation Officer, EAP Therapist for ECH Hospital, Ret. Major, Behavioral Health Officer with the California State Guard. VN Vet. I have been married for 45 years and raised three children. My life experience has enabled me to be compassionate but direct.
I have a down to earth style that is warm and enthusiastic. I am passionate about my work while having a sense of humor. I have been in practice for over 40 years and know how therapy can enhance your life. I am an excellent translator for couples. My experience includes: Juvenile Hall Counselor, Probation Officer, EAP Therapist for ECH Hospital, Ret. Major, Behavioral Health Officer with the California State Guard. VN Vet. I have been married for 45 years and raised three children. My life experience has enabled me to be compassionate but direct.
(408) 622-9368 View (408) 622-9368
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Caitlin R. Burgess
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
My approach is evidence-based, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Therapy, to address issues including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors in children, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, separation/divorce, domestic violence, and life transitions.
I am both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Washington, and Texas, and an attorney licensed to practice in California and Washington. I use a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach as a counselor to promote personal growth, healing, and empowerment. I am passionate about working with children, adults, couples, and families. I believe a strong therapeutic alliance between the therapist and the client is critical to effective treatment, and central to building and maintaining that alliance is trust. Paramount to my practice is creating a space where clients can feel safe.
My approach is evidence-based, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Therapy, to address issues including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors in children, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, separation/divorce, domestic violence, and life transitions.
I am both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Washington, and Texas, and an attorney licensed to practice in California and Washington. I use a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach as a counselor to promote personal growth, healing, and empowerment. I am passionate about working with children, adults, couples, and families. I believe a strong therapeutic alliance between the therapist and the client is critical to effective treatment, and central to building and maintaining that alliance is trust. Paramount to my practice is creating a space where clients can feel safe.
(831) 531-2902 View (831) 531-2902
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Liz Weissman
CLC, MEd
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95033
As a Certified Life Coach, Education Specialist, and professional with an MA in Education and a behavioral background, my focus is on helping conscious parents create the family life they desire through individualized action plans, evidence-based strategies, ongoing support, and accountability.
Your family does not come with an instruction manual. Despite the abundance of parenting resources available, none of them are tailored to your exact family, your dynamics, your environment. What do you do when you feel stuck repeating frustrating behavioral cycles, worrying about potentially toxic parenting habits, and feeling overwhelmed at everything that doesn’t seem to be working? This is when you seek the help of a professional. You and your family deserve peace and harmony; you deserve the transformation that results from shifting from reactive to proactive parenting; and you deserve to become a connected family.
As a Certified Life Coach, Education Specialist, and professional with an MA in Education and a behavioral background, my focus is on helping conscious parents create the family life they desire through individualized action plans, evidence-based strategies, ongoing support, and accountability.
Your family does not come with an instruction manual. Despite the abundance of parenting resources available, none of them are tailored to your exact family, your dynamics, your environment. What do you do when you feel stuck repeating frustrating behavioral cycles, worrying about potentially toxic parenting habits, and feeling overwhelmed at everything that doesn’t seem to be working? This is when you seek the help of a professional. You and your family deserve peace and harmony; you deserve the transformation that results from shifting from reactive to proactive parenting; and you deserve to become a connected family.
(408) 351-2760 View (408) 351-2760
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Rajan Christian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DMFT(c)
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
I have worked for non-profit corporations, county behavioral health, school districts, and privately-owned for profit corporations.
My favorite clientele are adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. I address relational issues, family conflicts, depression, suicidality, underachievement, failure to launch, and lack of meaning or purpose in life.
I have worked for non-profit corporations, county behavioral health, school districts, and privately-owned for profit corporations.
My favorite clientele are adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. I address relational issues, family conflicts, depression, suicidality, underachievement, failure to launch, and lack of meaning or purpose in life.
(669) 205-1525 View (669) 205-1525
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Simone Haupenthal
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
As a parent or guardian, you may have concerns about your child’s school performance, learning difficulties, and attention or hyperactivity. Dr. Haupenthal wants to help your child succeed academically and emotionally to the best of his/her abilities. Dr. Haupenthal is bilingual, English/Spanish and provides child, adolescent, and college student testing including concerns with ADHD, intellectual disability, autism, learning and language difficulties, behavior issues at home and/or school, low academic performance, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Haupenthal also provides IQ testing for school entrance and psychotherapy services.
As a parent or guardian, you may have concerns about your child’s school performance, learning difficulties, and attention or hyperactivity. Dr. Haupenthal wants to help your child succeed academically and emotionally to the best of his/her abilities. Dr. Haupenthal is bilingual, English/Spanish and provides child, adolescent, and college student testing including concerns with ADHD, intellectual disability, autism, learning and language difficulties, behavior issues at home and/or school, low academic performance, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Haupenthal also provides IQ testing for school entrance and psychotherapy services.
(669) 221-6653 View (669) 221-6653
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Namhee Lim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Namhee also supports neurodiverse couples navigating challenges related to social skills, identity formation, and behavioral issues.
Life can be challenging, and many people feel stuck, enduring significant struggle and pain. However, everyone possesses inner strengths and a desire to reach their full potential. Namhee helps clients explore the changes that can support them in achieving their goals. She believes that individuals are responsible for their choices and have the power to reshape themselves by moving toward their aspirations. Namhee’s therapeutic approach is rooted in Adlerian therapy, a humanistic and goal-oriented framework that emphasizes personal growth, connection with others, and contributing to society.
Namhee also supports neurodiverse couples navigating challenges related to social skills, identity formation, and behavioral issues.
Life can be challenging, and many people feel stuck, enduring significant struggle and pain. However, everyone possesses inner strengths and a desire to reach their full potential. Namhee helps clients explore the changes that can support them in achieving their goals. She believes that individuals are responsible for their choices and have the power to reshape themselves by moving toward their aspirations. Namhee’s therapeutic approach is rooted in Adlerian therapy, a humanistic and goal-oriented framework that emphasizes personal growth, connection with others, and contributing to society.
(408) 692-6780 View (408) 692-6780
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Elizabeth Solana Calabro
CHT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Whether you want to make a life easier or create a new pattern or behavior that reshapes you, hypnosis is a powerful tool.
Hypnosis is all about change. Are your fears, anxieties and destructive habits preventing you from living your most vibrant, abundant and purposeful life? Is your path to achieving your goals filled with the stumbling blocks of procrastination and stress? Did you know, You have the power and ability to eliminate limiting beliefs and move forward to achieve anything in life? Misunderstandings and misread comments real or imagined, are roadblocks to moving forward in life. On a conscious level we make decisions/set goals which can only be met when limiting beliefs have been eliminated.
Whether you want to make a life easier or create a new pattern or behavior that reshapes you, hypnosis is a powerful tool.
Hypnosis is all about change. Are your fears, anxieties and destructive habits preventing you from living your most vibrant, abundant and purposeful life? Is your path to achieving your goals filled with the stumbling blocks of procrastination and stress? Did you know, You have the power and ability to eliminate limiting beliefs and move forward to achieve anything in life? Misunderstandings and misread comments real or imagined, are roadblocks to moving forward in life. On a conscious level we make decisions/set goals which can only be met when limiting beliefs have been eliminated.
(707) 416-0321 View (707) 416-0321
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Lisa Eaton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030  (Online Only)
My areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, ADHD, & bipolar disorder; adolescent & adult substance abuse issues; parent training & child behavior issues; family conflict & divorce; treating adult/childhood trauma, including PTSD; and working with clients on issues related to self-esteem, healthy relationships, identity development, & goal-setting.
:: CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS :: I believe that it takes courage to meet with a therapist, and I am sensitive to the journeys that lead people to my office. I utilize a friendly, collaborative approach in developing relationships with my clients. I feel that the most important change agent in the treatment process is the relationship between client and therapist. I strive to help my clients feel comfortable and safe, and help empower them to build skills to help manage stressors and overcome obstacles. I use a strengths-based approach to help my clients move from where they are to where they want to be.
My areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, ADHD, & bipolar disorder; adolescent & adult substance abuse issues; parent training & child behavior issues; family conflict & divorce; treating adult/childhood trauma, including PTSD; and working with clients on issues related to self-esteem, healthy relationships, identity development, & goal-setting.
:: CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS :: I believe that it takes courage to meet with a therapist, and I am sensitive to the journeys that lead people to my office. I utilize a friendly, collaborative approach in developing relationships with my clients. I feel that the most important change agent in the treatment process is the relationship between client and therapist. I strive to help my clients feel comfortable and safe, and help empower them to build skills to help manage stressors and overcome obstacles. I use a strengths-based approach to help my clients move from where they are to where they want to be.
(562) 352-2120 View (562) 352-2120
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Mary K Miller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, parent/child relational problems, peer difficulties, grief, parenting/ behavioral challenges, problems pertaining to school, and family conflict.
I am a licensed psychologist who has over 20 years experience working with adolescents and adults. Therapy is a collaborative process between therapist and client. I strive to create a supportive environment in which clients can feel safe to explore their feelings and address barriers that are interfering with their quality of life. I draw from a variety of treatment approaches that match your own personal needs and goals. I believe our thoughts influence our feelings and ultimately our behavior so I also work from a cognitive behavioral approach.
My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, parent/child relational problems, peer difficulties, grief, parenting/ behavioral challenges, problems pertaining to school, and family conflict.
I am a licensed psychologist who has over 20 years experience working with adolescents and adults. Therapy is a collaborative process between therapist and client. I strive to create a supportive environment in which clients can feel safe to explore their feelings and address barriers that are interfering with their quality of life. I draw from a variety of treatment approaches that match your own personal needs and goals. I believe our thoughts influence our feelings and ultimately our behavior so I also work from a cognitive behavioral approach.
(408) 796-4273 View (408) 796-4273
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Paul Marcille
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Dr. Marcille is a licensed psychologist with 35 years experience working as a therapist and university professor and administrator. Past president of the California and Santa Clara Psychological Associations and former Professor & Program Director at Palo Alto University, Dr. Marcille works with adolescents and adults helping them to achieve educational, professional and personal success. He is the former Dean of the American University of Paris and enjoys working with clients from international backgrounds. He uses evidence based therapeutic practices with a primarily cognitive behavioral focus and is very pragmatic.
Dr. Marcille is a licensed psychologist with 35 years experience working as a therapist and university professor and administrator. Past president of the California and Santa Clara Psychological Associations and former Professor & Program Director at Palo Alto University, Dr. Marcille works with adolescents and adults helping them to achieve educational, professional and personal success. He is the former Dean of the American University of Paris and enjoys working with clients from international backgrounds. He uses evidence based therapeutic practices with a primarily cognitive behavioral focus and is very pragmatic.
(408) 676-9994 View (408) 676-9994
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Peter Adler PhD Licensed Psychologist, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95032  (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.
(408) 922-9459 View (408) 922-9459
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Awake DBT, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95032
We help individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional ups and downs and trauma. We specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and offer a comprehensive program. Please see our website: www.awakedbt.com. Our team offers weekly individual DBT, a skills training group and 24-hour skill coaching. We teach life skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and interpersonal Effectiveness. Our team lead is a Certified DBT Clinician from the Linehan Board of Certification. All members in the team are in track to certification.
We help individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional ups and downs and trauma. We specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and offer a comprehensive program. Please see our website: www.awakedbt.com. Our team offers weekly individual DBT, a skills training group and 24-hour skill coaching. We teach life skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and interpersonal Effectiveness. Our team lead is a Certified DBT Clinician from the Linehan Board of Certification. All members in the team are in track to certification.
(408) 465-9929 View (408) 465-9929
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Cynthia Ryan Francis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030  (Online Only)
My specialties include: communication, anxiety, parenting, behavioral problems, depression, relationship and family conflict.
Are you dealing with relationship challenges, a transition, such as a death or divorce that is impacting you or your children? Or, have a child who is struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, difficulties at school, or is defiant? If so, I can provide help and support for you. I have enjoyed working in Psychiatry for Kaiser Permanente 21 years seeing children and teens ages 2 - 18 and their parents, performing individual, group and family therapy. Additionally I have maintained a private practice working primarily with Adults.
My specialties include: communication, anxiety, parenting, behavioral problems, depression, relationship and family conflict.
Are you dealing with relationship challenges, a transition, such as a death or divorce that is impacting you or your children? Or, have a child who is struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, difficulties at school, or is defiant? If so, I can provide help and support for you. I have enjoyed working in Psychiatry for Kaiser Permanente 21 years seeing children and teens ages 2 - 18 and their parents, performing individual, group and family therapy. Additionally I have maintained a private practice working primarily with Adults.
(408) 404-5409 View (408) 404-5409
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.