Behavioral Issues Therapists in Novato, CA
Life is hard. We are faced with so many challenges and stressors each and every day. It can often leave us feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, and uncertain. This is not an easy world we live in. I can help. I have been supporting children, families and individuals for almost 20 years and am committed to helping my clients find their way to feeling more empowered and less stressed. I specialize in working with children and families around behavior management, communication, discipline, and overall helping you create a more balanced home life.
Life is hard. We are faced with so many challenges and stressors each and every day. It can often leave us feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, and uncertain. This is not an easy world we live in. I can help. I have been supporting children, families and individuals for almost 20 years and am committed to helping my clients find their way to feeling more empowered and less stressed. I specialize in working with children and families around behavior management, communication, discipline, and overall helping you create a more balanced home life.
My practice also includes: comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations; diagnosing and designing treatment plans for children with ADHD and behavioral problems; conducting individual and family psychotherapy for children with anxiety and depression; providing counseling and co-parenting advice to divorcing parents; and leading workshops for parents of strong-willed children.
Because childhood and adolescence are such fragile stages of life, treating emotional and behavioral problems quickly and efficiently is essential. I join forces with you to resolve your children’s problems through expert assessment and carefully designed treatment plans. I begin this process by offering you a free personal consultation by phone to discuss your concerns and possible evaluations/interventions.
My practice also includes: comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations; diagnosing and designing treatment plans for children with ADHD and behavioral problems; conducting individual and family psychotherapy for children with anxiety and depression; providing counseling and co-parenting advice to divorcing parents; and leading workshops for parents of strong-willed children.
Because childhood and adolescence are such fragile stages of life, treating emotional and behavioral problems quickly and efficiently is essential. I join forces with you to resolve your children’s problems through expert assessment and carefully designed treatment plans. I begin this process by offering you a free personal consultation by phone to discuss your concerns and possible evaluations/interventions.
I have 25 years experience working with children, adolescents & families in a variety of settings. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD & parenting issues. I engage with clients through play & art therapy as well as cognitive & behavioral approaches while providing a safe environment to talk. I also help clients learn appropriate coping skills and communication strategies. I believe compassion, understanding & humor are key to working with youth & families. I am trained in Trauma Focused Treatment & work collaboratively with children, adolescents & their families. Please check out my website www.jennifermorehousemft.com.
I have 25 years experience working with children, adolescents & families in a variety of settings. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD & parenting issues. I engage with clients through play & art therapy as well as cognitive & behavioral approaches while providing a safe environment to talk. I also help clients learn appropriate coping skills and communication strategies. I believe compassion, understanding & humor are key to working with youth & families. I am trained in Trauma Focused Treatment & work collaboratively with children, adolescents & their families. Please check out my website www.jennifermorehousemft.com.
Teaching and facilitating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills has helped me maintain a non judgmental stance and understanding with clients.
I believe how we perceive and response to daily interactions effects the relationship with ourselves and others. These moments, whether you are experiencing joy or discomfort are opportunities for personal growth; practicing kindness and compassion to all. I assist clients with learning and practicing mindfulness; paying attention to the present moment, enabling them to see clearly what is needed in the moment to make wise choices. These choices and actions will help them overcome the obstacles keeping them from the life they seek.
Teaching and facilitating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills has helped me maintain a non judgmental stance and understanding with clients.
I believe how we perceive and response to daily interactions effects the relationship with ourselves and others. These moments, whether you are experiencing joy or discomfort are opportunities for personal growth; practicing kindness and compassion to all. I assist clients with learning and practicing mindfulness; paying attention to the present moment, enabling them to see clearly what is needed in the moment to make wise choices. These choices and actions will help them overcome the obstacles keeping them from the life they seek.
Behavior has meaning.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious? Are you struggling with confidently meeting life's obstacles? I have been able to help where others have failed. My 38 years in practice, training and life experience allows me to provide a warm and deeply caring connection which is necessary for healing. I am very interested in meeting you and assisting in your transformation to the happy, healthy, connected person you always hoped you would be. Over the years I have discovered that therapy is the beginning in having a truly authentic and happy existence. I can also assist you in developing a daily practice of mindfulness.
Behavior has meaning.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious? Are you struggling with confidently meeting life's obstacles? I have been able to help where others have failed. My 38 years in practice, training and life experience allows me to provide a warm and deeply caring connection which is necessary for healing. I am very interested in meeting you and assisting in your transformation to the happy, healthy, connected person you always hoped you would be. Over the years I have discovered that therapy is the beginning in having a truly authentic and happy existence. I can also assist you in developing a daily practice of mindfulness.
I am an integrative therapist that emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy, brief interventions, a solutions orientation with attachment-informed care.
Find Relief. Get Resourced. Get Empowered. Today. Imagine a respectful and unique relationship where you can finally break free of what has sabotaged your growth and success. The aim is to improve insight, perspective and performance by identifying obstacles holding you back and creating strategies to break through barriers. By unlocking your potential, treating issues, and collaborating, we will create a plan of action that will enable you to achieve your objectives.
I am an integrative therapist that emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy, brief interventions, a solutions orientation with attachment-informed care.
Find Relief. Get Resourced. Get Empowered. Today. Imagine a respectful and unique relationship where you can finally break free of what has sabotaged your growth and success. The aim is to improve insight, perspective and performance by identifying obstacles holding you back and creating strategies to break through barriers. By unlocking your potential, treating issues, and collaborating, we will create a plan of action that will enable you to achieve your objectives.
Hidden Harbor Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Novato, CA 94945 (Online Only)
My foundational approach is integrative therapy and client-centered therapy but I also incorporate the following modalities: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, strength-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Hey there, I'm Julie! I am passionate about helping teens, adults, and families navigate life's challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, identity exploration, self-esteem, communication struggles, conflict resolution, parenting issues, and life transitions.
My foundational approach is integrative therapy and client-centered therapy but I also incorporate the following modalities: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, strength-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Hey there, I'm Julie! I am passionate about helping teens, adults, and families navigate life's challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, identity exploration, self-esteem, communication struggles, conflict resolution, parenting issues, and life transitions.
Sue Kessner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Novato, CA 94949 (Online Only)
I am adept at working with many different child behavioral issues, from ADHD to anxiety.
Welcome to Serenity Psychotherapy. Feeling Stressed? Overwhelmed by Challenges in your Life? Living life on life's terms is not always easy. The stresses of daily living often encroach on our happiness and serenity. Learning to have a solution focused and positive perspective on life's challenges through psychotherapy can change your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance for you or your children, or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, I can help you to free up your life!
I am adept at working with many different child behavioral issues, from ADHD to anxiety.
Welcome to Serenity Psychotherapy. Feeling Stressed? Overwhelmed by Challenges in your Life? Living life on life's terms is not always easy. The stresses of daily living often encroach on our happiness and serenity. Learning to have a solution focused and positive perspective on life's challenges through psychotherapy can change your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance for you or your children, or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, I can help you to free up your life!
Lisa Olson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Novato, CA 94949
Waitlist for new clients
Kindness and collaboration are effective approaches to treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. Whether you are feeling pain from old wounds, needing to change an unwanted behavior, or just wanting more happiness, together we can explore your needs and find solutions that work for you. I can help you discover how the best parts of your self can free you from the patterns that hold you back. I have years of experience working with individuals, families, and children. I provide compassionate, effective treatment for trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and the challenges of parenting.
Kindness and collaboration are effective approaches to treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. Whether you are feeling pain from old wounds, needing to change an unwanted behavior, or just wanting more happiness, together we can explore your needs and find solutions that work for you. I can help you discover how the best parts of your self can free you from the patterns that hold you back. I have years of experience working with individuals, families, and children. I provide compassionate, effective treatment for trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and the challenges of parenting.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, while providing a comfortable and supportive environment.
I see adults, children and families in SF and Marin. I offer clients compassion and kindness while working through personal or family issues. In general, my approach is insight oriented, psychodynamic and solution based. My clients say I am excellent at understanding both psychological and interpersonal issues in a non-judgmental environment. I have excellent rapport with parents/children. Working together, we can be successful in making changes. I am trained in Parent Coordination,, Co-Parent Counseling, with have expertise in high conflict divorce, court orders, and children who refuse/resist a parent.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, while providing a comfortable and supportive environment.
I see adults, children and families in SF and Marin. I offer clients compassion and kindness while working through personal or family issues. In general, my approach is insight oriented, psychodynamic and solution based. My clients say I am excellent at understanding both psychological and interpersonal issues in a non-judgmental environment. I have excellent rapport with parents/children. Working together, we can be successful in making changes. I am trained in Parent Coordination,, Co-Parent Counseling, with have expertise in high conflict divorce, court orders, and children who refuse/resist a parent.
If you want help breaking down the social world, organizing your life, communicating with the people around you, understanding how your brain works, figuring out how to change some of your behavior patterns that aren't working for you, and navigating the spheres of school, work and social interactions, lets talk.
Do you feel like you are different than others and don't know how to "do" peopling all day? Are you frustrated and tired of getting into uncomfortable social scenarios and you can't figure out where the breakdown was? Do you need help organizing your life because ADHD and autism are making it difficult? I can help you set boundaries while being a good communicator with friends, teachers, coworkers, family and partners. Together we can make the implicit become explicit and have a clear pathway to navigating the world around you.
If you want help breaking down the social world, organizing your life, communicating with the people around you, understanding how your brain works, figuring out how to change some of your behavior patterns that aren't working for you, and navigating the spheres of school, work and social interactions, lets talk.
Do you feel like you are different than others and don't know how to "do" peopling all day? Are you frustrated and tired of getting into uncomfortable social scenarios and you can't figure out where the breakdown was? Do you need help organizing your life because ADHD and autism are making it difficult? I can help you set boundaries while being a good communicator with friends, teachers, coworkers, family and partners. Together we can make the implicit become explicit and have a clear pathway to navigating the world around you.
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I use a short-term treatment approach with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) , Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, Behavioral Activation and Relationship and Family Therapy.
I work with people experiencing chronic anxiety that is eroding confidence, happiness, relationship quality, and fills your life with stress, doubt, and despair. I'll collaborate with you to create meaningful shifts in thought, feeling, action. My approach is short-term, evidenced-based, solution-focused and emphasizes Cognitive- Behavior Therapy. Our work together is designed to produce a solid understanding of your concern, identify core beliefs, key values, goals, and create innovative action plans to help you face fears, accept reasonable uncertainty, and deal effectively with anxiety so you move closer to the life you want.
I use a short-term treatment approach with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) , Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, Behavioral Activation and Relationship and Family Therapy.
I work with people experiencing chronic anxiety that is eroding confidence, happiness, relationship quality, and fills your life with stress, doubt, and despair. I'll collaborate with you to create meaningful shifts in thought, feeling, action. My approach is short-term, evidenced-based, solution-focused and emphasizes Cognitive- Behavior Therapy. Our work together is designed to produce a solid understanding of your concern, identify core beliefs, key values, goals, and create innovative action plans to help you face fears, accept reasonable uncertainty, and deal effectively with anxiety so you move closer to the life you want.
Michelle Funez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Novato, CA 94947 (Online Only)
I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (how our thoughts and beliefs influence our feelings and behavior) coupled within a psychodynamic frame (what created and sustains our approach and responses to life).
My approach is to meet you where you are, with a comfortable, self-paced style. Clients have described me as easy to talk to, caring, helpful and non-judgmental. I have decades of experience working with those new (or familiar) to therapy, with life stressors, relationship challenges, mood instability, family dynamics and/or substance misuse. We'll start with time to understand the issues and how they cause problems for you and then learn how best to navigate. The outcome might be a path of taking action for change, managing thoughts and feelings, achieving psychological growth and peace, and/or a practice of acceptance.
I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (how our thoughts and beliefs influence our feelings and behavior) coupled within a psychodynamic frame (what created and sustains our approach and responses to life).
My approach is to meet you where you are, with a comfortable, self-paced style. Clients have described me as easy to talk to, caring, helpful and non-judgmental. I have decades of experience working with those new (or familiar) to therapy, with life stressors, relationship challenges, mood instability, family dynamics and/or substance misuse. We'll start with time to understand the issues and how they cause problems for you and then learn how best to navigate. The outcome might be a path of taking action for change, managing thoughts and feelings, achieving psychological growth and peace, and/or a practice of acceptance.
My specialties include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming), clinical HYPNOSIS, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), stress-reduction, mindfulness, cognitive- behavior therapy, diagnostic / personality assessment.
Are you anxious? Troubled? Stuck? I know how difficult it is to enjoy life when you feel trapped by stressful thoughts, feelings, circumstances, relationships. I work creatively with you as you work through difficulties and find new energy and inspiration in your life. We will work together to decrease your current distress as quickly as possible, while helping you to gain deeper insight and move forward positively in your life. I'll tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs, utilizing a variety of strategies such as hypnosis, EMDR, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), stress management, relaxation, CBT.
My specialties include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming), clinical HYPNOSIS, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), stress-reduction, mindfulness, cognitive- behavior therapy, diagnostic / personality assessment.
Are you anxious? Troubled? Stuck? I know how difficult it is to enjoy life when you feel trapped by stressful thoughts, feelings, circumstances, relationships. I work creatively with you as you work through difficulties and find new energy and inspiration in your life. We will work together to decrease your current distress as quickly as possible, while helping you to gain deeper insight and move forward positively in your life. I'll tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs, utilizing a variety of strategies such as hypnosis, EMDR, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), stress management, relaxation, CBT.
I offer affordable, quality therapy for those yearning to identify and change dysfunctional thinking, behavior, and emotional responses. Life is stressful enough, that the additional financial cost of therapy should not increase that stress. I believe in offering a sliding scale to those that actively want to change their lives. My training uses a Psychodynamic approach (self awareness of how you feel immobilized) and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Strength based interventions. This means we work collaboratively, in order to actively change negative thought processes, into patterns that elevate your life rather than hinder your true potential. office locations: MV& Novato.
I offer affordable, quality therapy for those yearning to identify and change dysfunctional thinking, behavior, and emotional responses. Life is stressful enough, that the additional financial cost of therapy should not increase that stress. I believe in offering a sliding scale to those that actively want to change their lives. My training uses a Psychodynamic approach (self awareness of how you feel immobilized) and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Strength based interventions. This means we work collaboratively, in order to actively change negative thought processes, into patterns that elevate your life rather than hinder your true potential. office locations: MV& Novato.
Melissa Tervet-da Cunha
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Novato, CA 94949
Waitlist for new clients
I teach children and their parents, teens, and adults how to live more enjoyable and fulfilling lives released from the grip of anxiety, worry, or depression. I bring my practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with my experience as an educator to every session, helping clients learn skills that empower them to experience life in a more fulfilling and satisfying way. I use the most effective research-based treatments for OCD and for uncontrollable hair pulling/skin picking behaviors.
I teach children and their parents, teens, and adults how to live more enjoyable and fulfilling lives released from the grip of anxiety, worry, or depression. I bring my practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with my experience as an educator to every session, helping clients learn skills that empower them to experience life in a more fulfilling and satisfying way. I use the most effective research-based treatments for OCD and for uncontrollable hair pulling/skin picking behaviors.
My approach is influenced by a number of schools of thought: humanistic, psychoanalytic, Jungian, cognitive- behavioral, family systems, Buddhist psychology/mindfulness, somatic awareness.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, couples, and family therapy, play therapy, and parenting consultation. If you're looking for a safe and supportive place in which to explore your concerns, I offer careful listening and collaborative engagement in the service of working toward your goals. People seek psychotherapy for many reasons. Some want help with specific problems such as depression, relationship conflict, or concern about a child. Others feel stuck in problematic patterns that cause emotional distress, interfere with their ability to connect with others, or hinder their ability to find fulfillment in life.
My approach is influenced by a number of schools of thought: humanistic, psychoanalytic, Jungian, cognitive- behavioral, family systems, Buddhist psychology/mindfulness, somatic awareness.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, couples, and family therapy, play therapy, and parenting consultation. If you're looking for a safe and supportive place in which to explore your concerns, I offer careful listening and collaborative engagement in the service of working toward your goals. People seek psychotherapy for many reasons. Some want help with specific problems such as depression, relationship conflict, or concern about a child. Others feel stuck in problematic patterns that cause emotional distress, interfere with their ability to connect with others, or hinder their ability to find fulfillment in life.
David J Kest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Novato, CA 94947
Waitlist for new clients
However, some clients want to work 1:1 for personal growth and for them I offer "Integrated Psychotherapy" that blends somatics/mind-body awareness, cognative- behavioral skills, psychodynamic insight and spiritual awakening (whenever appropriate).
I offer an "Integrated Approach to Psychotherapy" for adults, couples and families. We may first seek to reduce negative symptoms and increase stability in our life, but eventually I support and challenge my clients to graduate from "surviving to truly "thriving" in all major aspects of their life. Relationships have shaped and influenced who we are and many clients appreciate help with essential relationship skills. I am one of the few therapists in Marin and SF actually certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist and have had the honor to assist the cofounders many times with their weekend workshops. on the West Coast.
However, some clients want to work 1:1 for personal growth and for them I offer "Integrated Psychotherapy" that blends somatics/mind-body awareness, cognative- behavioral skills, psychodynamic insight and spiritual awakening (whenever appropriate).
I offer an "Integrated Approach to Psychotherapy" for adults, couples and families. We may first seek to reduce negative symptoms and increase stability in our life, but eventually I support and challenge my clients to graduate from "surviving to truly "thriving" in all major aspects of their life. Relationships have shaped and influenced who we are and many clients appreciate help with essential relationship skills. I am one of the few therapists in Marin and SF actually certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist and have had the honor to assist the cofounders many times with their weekend workshops. on the West Coast.
I have worked more than 30 years w individuals & families with serious psychological and relational problems including the mood, behavior and substance problems that tear families apart. I help individuals and families navigate the perilous course of finding solutions while we work to improve serenity and sanity for all. Individual work is relational w/psychodynamic and a Real World approach. I have developed the “Stress-Induced Impaired Coping" model for family system distress and recovery. See my 2019 book: “Freedom From Family Dysfunction: A Guide for Families Battling Addiction or Mental Illness.” http://bit.ly/FreedomFamHC
I have worked more than 30 years w individuals & families with serious psychological and relational problems including the mood, behavior and substance problems that tear families apart. I help individuals and families navigate the perilous course of finding solutions while we work to improve serenity and sanity for all. Individual work is relational w/psychodynamic and a Real World approach. I have developed the “Stress-Induced Impaired Coping" model for family system distress and recovery. See my 2019 book: “Freedom From Family Dysfunction: A Guide for Families Battling Addiction or Mental Illness.” http://bit.ly/FreedomFamHC
CBT is a collaborative treatment that helps people by identifying problematic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and working to create healthier, more adaptive habits of thinking, feeling, and acting.
I am a Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley, where I lead an internationally recognized team investigating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. I ascribe to a clinical science model, in which my research informs my practice and my practice informs my research. Additionally, I train and supervise Berkeley PhD students as they learn to provide therapy. As a therapist, I have two decades of expertise treating patients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and emotion regulation problems. I also have extensive experience working with daily stress, social and interpersonal relationships, and couples.
CBT is a collaborative treatment that helps people by identifying problematic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and working to create healthier, more adaptive habits of thinking, feeling, and acting.
I am a Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley, where I lead an internationally recognized team investigating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. I ascribe to a clinical science model, in which my research informs my practice and my practice informs my research. Additionally, I train and supervise Berkeley PhD students as they learn to provide therapy. As a therapist, I have two decades of expertise treating patients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and emotion regulation problems. I also have extensive experience working with daily stress, social and interpersonal relationships, and couples.
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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.