Behavioral Issues Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

Are you struggling to navigate the educational system to get help for learning or behavioral challenges? I am here to help support parents and students, making the pathway to success for your particular situation more clear and manageable. I specialize in assessment and intervention planning for a range of pediatric disorders that affect learning and behavior. I take care to make the entire consultation or assessment process feel positive, understandable and helpful. I provide School Neuropsychological assessments, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans, and consultation around educational and behavior issues at school or at home.

I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through life's challenges and improve their relationships. With a compassionate and understanding approach, I work with clients to identify patterns of behavior that may be causing conflict or distress and help them develop new coping skills and strategies to better communicate and connect with loved ones.

Is your child controlling your household with their demands, tantrums and power struggles? Are you feeling exhausted, out of control and defeated? Are you embarrassed in public and afraid that people see your child's behavior as your failure? Are you tired of fighting, struggling, and trying so hard, but getting nowhere?

Are you feeling stressed or out of control of your child's behavior? Are the good days getting fewer and far between? As the Assistant Director of the PCIT Institute, I specialize in treating families with children 2-8 with difficulties such as: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Autism Spectrum disorders, anxiety and difficult divorce reactions utilizing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). By giving equal attention to the parent-child relationship and to parents' behavior management skills, I collaborate with families to enhance parent-child interactions, improve behavior, and empower parents to use consistent, predictable, effective parenting strategies that work.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, groups and families. My treatment approach is to provide support and insight to help clients address current life challenges and long standing issues. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a primary intervention and skills training for those clients seeking solutions for issues related to emotional regulation, interpersonal communication breakdowns, and difficulties in managing stress and personal balance.

I am so happy you are here! Navigating childhood can be difficult for both parents and children of all ages. I would love to help guide you and your child through these difficulties. My name is Melissa Mahboobian and I am an AMFT/APCC specializing in helping children and parents identify and navigate the big emotions that can be a part of growing up, including: anxiety, depression, and anger. With an undergraduate degree in childhood development and extensive experience in preschool and elementary school settings, I can help you and your child navigate relationships and your child's ever-evolving emotional states and development.

I specialize in working with teens. Life consistently requires us to adjust and that is hard. Are you struggling in your relationship or in your ability to communicate with your spouse, teen or parents? Do you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help yourself or a loved one? At times nothing seems to work. Reaching out to a therapist can be scary and I realize there are many options. Anxiety, depression, low confidence/self esteem, anger issues, decision making, mood disorders, poor communication skills, addiction and behavioral issues are some of the things I can help with. Over 22 years working with teens.

Hey, my name is Erica Curry and I am passionate about helping athletes and other high achieving adults. Whether you're an athlete struggling to find your identity after retiring from your sport or a perfectionist who knows how to rock it in the board room but can't quite figure out how to chill out... I've got you.

Does the thought of leaving the house with your little one feel overwhelming because of their significant tantrums? Do you often feel unsure about how to get your child to listen and follow-through on what you ask? Are you overcome with guilt around the multiple calls from school or your child's behavior when out with other peers? It can often feel difficult to parent in these situations, but with support, you can feel more empowered to face these moments with confidence and respond with love.

I work with children and teens of all ages, and specialize in working with “littles” (ages 0-5), with extensive training in early childhood mental health. I specialize in helping children cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficult life transitions, and often take a cognitive-behavioral approach to teach adaptive coping skills to help kids manage challenges. I approach my work with children by viewing them in the context of the whole family, using a family-systems lens and attachment-based approach to strengthen family relationships and to support parents in developing tools to feel equipped to manage behavioral challenges.

David treats anxiety related problems including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Tics and Tourette’s Syndrome, Dermatillomania, (skin picking) and Trichotillomania (hair pulling). David is well versed in Family Systems and the use of cognitive and behavioral strategies for treating attention deficit disorders, depression, anxiety, autism and child and adolescent behavioral issues, both school and home related. He has extensive experience treating adults with panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and anxiety.

Have you tried everything but nothing seems to work? Do you tend to find yourself overreacting to the smallest things daily? Are your negative thoughts in control of your life and how to react to situations? Finding ways to manage your feelings, past experiences, and current relationships can be tricky, especially if you’re trying to do it on your own. You may not have to do it alone though; I could be there with you through this journey. Having a therapist is more than just someone to talk to, it’s someone who can sit with you in the difficult moments in a way that makes sense to you.

Shanna Farmer specializes in providing cognitive behavioral therapy to children, adolescents and adults with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder. Shanna is also experienced in working with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders and Learning Disorders. These disorders often co-exist with anxiety and depressive disorders.

Hi, my name is Matt Fleischman. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Newport Beach. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, families, and couples with a variety of mental heath issues. I specialize in working with children and teens with: Behavior problems, ADHD, Depression, Trauma, and relationship difficulties. I am currently taking new clients. I look forward to working with you!

Hello! Congratulations for being the best advocate for your health! It would be an honor to join you in this journey. Therapy is a space where you will find no judgement, compassion, patience and research based strategies to help you. My goal is to understand at my best your life experience and collaborate with you to create a plan that would help you achieve your goals, whether they are about work, health, relationships, family or personal growth.

For over 30 years I have been helping my clients to discover new ways to deal with their problems and to begin thriving rather than merely surviving in their lives. My greatest strength is moving people from crisis to change. My openness and forthright style with clients provide them the opportunity for understanding, personal growth, and change. I view therapy as an educational as well as therapeutic experience. My style is primarily interactive. I am supportive, caring and process oriented. I have extensive experience with mental health, hospitals and schools. I love working with people in all stages and ages of their lives!

If you have tried to resolve relationship issues or other life complications on your own and things still haven't changed, I can help get you to where you want to go. I specialize in working with adults (individuals & couples) regarding relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, divorce, parenting problems and difficult life transitions. Every client is different and your treatment plan will be personalized to meet your needs. We will work together to develop the strategies that will be most effective for you.

B.A., Psychology: Yale University; Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, UCLA. Fenning & Baker Psychology is dedicated to providing empirically-based psychological assessment, consultation, and treatment services in an inclusive and welcoming environment. We specialize in child, family, and young adult clinical psychology, with particular expertise in: 1. Neurodevelopmental Disorders: ASD, ADHD, learning and language disorders, intellectual disability and developmental delay 2. Anxiety and related difficulties 3. Behavioral challenges and emotion regulation issues 4. Parenting support, coparenting, and family therapy.

Helping you achieve a balanced sense of well-being is my primary goal as a therapist. No matter what you might be concerned about that brings you to this search, I am interested in helping you gain, not only relief, but also the tools needed for your future beyond therapy. I treat children, adolescents, and adults using individual, couple, family, and/or group psychotherapy.