Behavioral Issues Therapists in Redondo Beach, CA
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Michael A Pearson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Michael has a group practice currently available for phone and video sessions. Michael and his therapists use evidence-based, humanistic, cognitive behavioral and eclectic treatments for depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, substance use disorders, adolescent turmoil, trauma, transitions, grief, self esteem, and other life challenges. The team enjoys working with adults, adolescents and couples. The team uses a non-judgmental, caring, and often uplifting approach that includes mindfulness and an appreciation and respect for diverse clientele, ethnicity, spiritual/religious, orientation and identity issues.
Michael has a group practice currently available for phone and video sessions. Michael and his therapists use evidence-based, humanistic, cognitive behavioral and eclectic treatments for depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, substance use disorders, adolescent turmoil, trauma, transitions, grief, self esteem, and other life challenges. The team enjoys working with adults, adolescents and couples. The team uses a non-judgmental, caring, and often uplifting approach that includes mindfulness and an appreciation and respect for diverse clientele, ethnicity, spiritual/religious, orientation and identity issues.
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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.
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Albert A Knapp Jr
Psychologist, PsyD, BCBA-D, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
I specialize in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma.
I enjoy working with children, tweens, teenagers, and young adults, from a Play Therapy and CBT perspective.
I specialize in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma.
I enjoy working with children, tweens, teenagers, and young adults, from a Play Therapy and CBT perspective.
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Suzanne Millican
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Both children and adults can benefit from the support of a therapeutic relationship. With over 30 years of experience as a crisis counselor and psychotherapist, I'm passionate about helping people build healthier, more satisfying relationships and lives. My therapeutic approach focuses on reducing stressors and building on strengths by enhancing insight and understanding and ultimately replacing negative behavior and communication patterns with healthier ones. I work with compassion and respect while actively, yet gently guiding clients to progress toward awareness, growth and healing.
Both children and adults can benefit from the support of a therapeutic relationship. With over 30 years of experience as a crisis counselor and psychotherapist, I'm passionate about helping people build healthier, more satisfying relationships and lives. My therapeutic approach focuses on reducing stressors and building on strengths by enhancing insight and understanding and ultimately replacing negative behavior and communication patterns with healthier ones. I work with compassion and respect while actively, yet gently guiding clients to progress toward awareness, growth and healing.
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Carissa Lane
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
In our therapy sessions, I employ a variety of methods including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and more.
I specialize in assisting individuals with trauma, addiction, and life transitions. My practice integrates modern psychological techniques with traditional healing methods to foster emotional regulation and resilience. I aim to transform unhealthy coping mechanisms into strengths that support personal growth and fulfillment. I focus on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit—guiding clients through personal challenges and turning them into opportunities for growth. I believe in empowering you to discover and strengthen your inner resilience, facilitating not just recovery but a profound journey toward self-discovery and lasting change.
In our therapy sessions, I employ a variety of methods including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and more.
I specialize in assisting individuals with trauma, addiction, and life transitions. My practice integrates modern psychological techniques with traditional healing methods to foster emotional regulation and resilience. I aim to transform unhealthy coping mechanisms into strengths that support personal growth and fulfillment. I focus on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit—guiding clients through personal challenges and turning them into opportunities for growth. I believe in empowering you to discover and strengthen your inner resilience, facilitating not just recovery but a profound journey toward self-discovery and lasting change.
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As a school-based therapist I have helped many children and adolescents with behavioral, social, and/or emotional challenges.
Hello and welcome to my practice. I hold a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and I am licensed as a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years, both in the private practice setting as well as community mental health. My practice focuses on individuals, couples, and families who are wanting to enhance their interpersonal relationships, develop self-awareness, and foster personal growth.
As a school-based therapist I have helped many children and adolescents with behavioral, social, and/or emotional challenges.
Hello and welcome to my practice. I hold a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and I am licensed as a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years, both in the private practice setting as well as community mental health. My practice focuses on individuals, couples, and families who are wanting to enhance their interpersonal relationships, develop self-awareness, and foster personal growth.
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I specialize in educational and psychological assessment, Infant-Preschool Mental Health, parent education, and coaching, Psychological Trauma (PTSD), Veterans, depression, anxiety, child behavioral disorders, ADHD, scholastic issues, adoption, grief, chronic health, and aging issues.
Are you ready for a change? I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with an office in Torrance, CA across from the Del Amo Mall. I believe in everyone's ability to live a better life through healing and change in a sportive, caring environment designed to attend personal needs. I provide individual and family therapy to address the many struggles and life issues we all face. My practice includes psychological testing (IQ, SSI, PTSD, Personality, Education, Development, Autism/ADHD diagnosis). I strive to meet every client where they are and tailor specific treatment to facilitate growth and happiness through positive change.
I specialize in educational and psychological assessment, Infant-Preschool Mental Health, parent education, and coaching, Psychological Trauma (PTSD), Veterans, depression, anxiety, child behavioral disorders, ADHD, scholastic issues, adoption, grief, chronic health, and aging issues.
Are you ready for a change? I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with an office in Torrance, CA across from the Del Amo Mall. I believe in everyone's ability to live a better life through healing and change in a sportive, caring environment designed to attend personal needs. I provide individual and family therapy to address the many struggles and life issues we all face. My practice includes psychological testing (IQ, SSI, PTSD, Personality, Education, Development, Autism/ADHD diagnosis). I strive to meet every client where they are and tailor specific treatment to facilitate growth and happiness through positive change.
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Let's get started today- I'm ready to provide individualized, high-quality behavioral services for you, your child, your family, and their educational providers.
I'm here to help you and your child meet goals, as well as advocate for yourselves in community/education spaces. Navigating an autism spectrum diagnosis for your child can be a challenging and isolating experience- maybe you've already started receiving ABA or school services but you're not seeing progress and you're confused about the process. Maybe you're hoping to get more hands on training and support for yourself as a caregiver. Maybe you just need short term support during a transition or to meet a specific goal.
Let's get started today- I'm ready to provide individualized, high-quality behavioral services for you, your child, your family, and their educational providers.
I'm here to help you and your child meet goals, as well as advocate for yourselves in community/education spaces. Navigating an autism spectrum diagnosis for your child can be a challenging and isolating experience- maybe you've already started receiving ABA or school services but you're not seeing progress and you're confused about the process. Maybe you're hoping to get more hands on training and support for yourself as a caregiver. Maybe you just need short term support during a transition or to meet a specific goal.
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I have an integrative treatment approach and utilize interventions from Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My hope is that therapy doesn’t feel like another task or “to do” item. While there isn’t a quick “fix” my training has been in evidenced based modalities which includes many useful skills and coping tools that one can put into practice from the start of our work together. I have a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of San Francisco and I have worked as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 15+ years. My experience includes working with adults, families, couples, children, and teens in private practice, schools and outpatient clinical settings.
I have an integrative treatment approach and utilize interventions from Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My hope is that therapy doesn’t feel like another task or “to do” item. While there isn’t a quick “fix” my training has been in evidenced based modalities which includes many useful skills and coping tools that one can put into practice from the start of our work together. I have a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of San Francisco and I have worked as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 15+ years. My experience includes working with adults, families, couples, children, and teens in private practice, schools and outpatient clinical settings.
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The majority of my clients often are seeking help with healing and understanding issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, behavioral issues, relationship issues, and stage of life issues.
Hello, My name is Dr. Clement Osakue. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Claremont CA and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have over 20 years of clinical practice in the state of California working with children, adults, couples, and families. My approach to working with clients is based on individual needs, life circumstances, and areas of concern they are seeking to address. Some of the clinical interventions I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Relational Therapy, and Family System approach.
The majority of my clients often are seeking help with healing and understanding issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, behavioral issues, relationship issues, and stage of life issues.
Hello, My name is Dr. Clement Osakue. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Claremont CA and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have over 20 years of clinical practice in the state of California working with children, adults, couples, and families. My approach to working with clients is based on individual needs, life circumstances, and areas of concern they are seeking to address. Some of the clinical interventions I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Relational Therapy, and Family System approach.
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Do you find that your mood dictates your behaviors? Or do you engage in ineffective ways of communicating your wants and needs to others? My clients learn how emotional dysregulation is a common symptom of depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health conditions. It can lead to negative emotions and a downward spiral of negative self thoughts. Utilizing a variety of evidenced-based practices, I will help you change these behavioral patterns and achieve your life worth living goals. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment to including but not limited to DBT, CBT and various trauma protocols.
Do you find that your mood dictates your behaviors? Or do you engage in ineffective ways of communicating your wants and needs to others? My clients learn how emotional dysregulation is a common symptom of depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health conditions. It can lead to negative emotions and a downward spiral of negative self thoughts. Utilizing a variety of evidenced-based practices, I will help you change these behavioral patterns and achieve your life worth living goals. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment to including but not limited to DBT, CBT and various trauma protocols.
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Treatment is tailored to fit your needs and goals, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), ICBT, ACT, Family Systems, and Strengths based approaches.
One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. I offer an active and collaborative therapeutic style that allows the opportunity for clients to learn, grow, explore, challenge and live the life they want to be living. With a background working in community mental health, private practice, clinical supervision and consulting in public/private school settings; I have more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have helped patients with a broad range of needs including Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Depression, behavioral and/or relational difficulties.
Treatment is tailored to fit your needs and goals, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), ICBT, ACT, Family Systems, and Strengths based approaches.
One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. I offer an active and collaborative therapeutic style that allows the opportunity for clients to learn, grow, explore, challenge and live the life they want to be living. With a background working in community mental health, private practice, clinical supervision and consulting in public/private school settings; I have more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have helped patients with a broad range of needs including Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Depression, behavioral and/or relational difficulties.
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Jennifer Dugan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 of years experience. I am currently focusing my practice on EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -including Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy. I have education and training in all of these treatment modalities which are evidence based treatment modalities for trauma, anxiety, depression and OCD. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you navigate through your struggles to figure out where you want to go - and more importantly- the tools to get you there.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 of years experience. I am currently focusing my practice on EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -including Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy. I have education and training in all of these treatment modalities which are evidence based treatment modalities for trauma, anxiety, depression and OCD. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you navigate through your struggles to figure out where you want to go - and more importantly- the tools to get you there.
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Kim T Nguyen Pierce
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (Online Only)
Dr. Kim Nguyen Pierce is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years of experience providing evidenced based treatment interventions to high achieving adults and their children in private practice presenting with an array of mood, anxiety, stress and relationship issues. She is a Diplomate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and utilizes mindfulness and wellness programming to help her clients achieve optimal success.
Dr. Kim Nguyen Pierce is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years of experience providing evidenced based treatment interventions to high achieving adults and their children in private practice presenting with an array of mood, anxiety, stress and relationship issues. She is a Diplomate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and utilizes mindfulness and wellness programming to help her clients achieve optimal success.
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Shannon McHenry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples, and families to help gain insight into what is happening in order to move forward and achieve a more fulfilling and productive life. My goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more free and conscious life. I use attachment theory to assist people in understanding how their past impacts their present. I specialize in treating addiction, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and axis II disorders using a holistic trauma informed approach and dialectical behavioral techniques.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to help gain insight into what is happening in order to move forward and achieve a more fulfilling and productive life. My goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more free and conscious life. I use attachment theory to assist people in understanding how their past impacts their present. I specialize in treating addiction, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and axis II disorders using a holistic trauma informed approach and dialectical behavioral techniques.
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Ted Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
I typically use a combination of strength based, humanistic and cognitive behavioral approaches, and then weave in other skills as needed or desired by my clients.
All growth starts from having a warm and kind relationship, with your therapist, and with yourself. I work with people who are seeking a collaborative partner that can create a caring relationship that serves as a vehicle for enhancing one's life. Each person's growth story and journey is different and I want to meet you where you're at in order to foster empathy for yourself and create meaningful change.
I typically use a combination of strength based, humanistic and cognitive behavioral approaches, and then weave in other skills as needed or desired by my clients.
All growth starts from having a warm and kind relationship, with your therapist, and with yourself. I work with people who are seeking a collaborative partner that can create a caring relationship that serves as a vehicle for enhancing one's life. Each person's growth story and journey is different and I want to meet you where you're at in order to foster empathy for yourself and create meaningful change.
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My approach to therapy is to make clients feel safe and understood while challenging thoughts or habits that might be unhelpful. Although I tailor my treatment to meet the goals and needs of my clients, I implement a mix of evidence-based techniques. These include cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, and interpersonal process therapies. Using these techniques assists in learning more about yourself and identifying the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I can also teach useful skills to help improve coping and manage challenging situations. I welcome people of all races, sexual orientations, and gender.
My approach to therapy is to make clients feel safe and understood while challenging thoughts or habits that might be unhelpful. Although I tailor my treatment to meet the goals and needs of my clients, I implement a mix of evidence-based techniques. These include cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, and interpersonal process therapies. Using these techniques assists in learning more about yourself and identifying the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I can also teach useful skills to help improve coping and manage challenging situations. I welcome people of all races, sexual orientations, and gender.
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Thomas Carouso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
My approach to therapy is humanistic and relational – through relationship, connection, understanding and a safe environment, my clients are able to make changes in their behavior, thinking, life choices etc.
I have been a therapist for 20 years. I have also been a client. As a client I enjoy the process of working on my relationship to self and others, processing the wounds and effects of childhood, and working to improve my ability to live in the moment with contentment, presence, and acceptance. For me therapy helps me to be intimate, to listen, and to practice loving kindness. It is an important part of my spiritual growth and over all self-improvement. This is what I enjoy with my clients… being part of their life’s journey of contentment and meaning, away from fear and always working toward love.
My approach to therapy is humanistic and relational – through relationship, connection, understanding and a safe environment, my clients are able to make changes in their behavior, thinking, life choices etc.
I have been a therapist for 20 years. I have also been a client. As a client I enjoy the process of working on my relationship to self and others, processing the wounds and effects of childhood, and working to improve my ability to live in the moment with contentment, presence, and acceptance. For me therapy helps me to be intimate, to listen, and to practice loving kindness. It is an important part of my spiritual growth and over all self-improvement. This is what I enjoy with my clients… being part of their life’s journey of contentment and meaning, away from fear and always working toward love.
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Sara Levin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
I also specialize in play-based behavioral therapy, enjoying facillitating therapetuic interactions between children and parents.
You and your partner(s) have fallen into patterns of miscommunication, leaving you in emotional distress. You feel there has been a breach of trust in your relationship and are unsure how to move forward. You’ve noticed as your relationship has progressed, your individual priorities have shifted, leaving everyone feeling adrift and confused on how to grow together while also growing thriving as individuals. If any of these sound like you and your partner(s), I provide individual and relationship therapy in person and virtually especially for those who identify as neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons of color.
I also specialize in play-based behavioral therapy, enjoying facillitating therapetuic interactions between children and parents.
You and your partner(s) have fallen into patterns of miscommunication, leaving you in emotional distress. You feel there has been a breach of trust in your relationship and are unsure how to move forward. You’ve noticed as your relationship has progressed, your individual priorities have shifted, leaving everyone feeling adrift and confused on how to grow together while also growing thriving as individuals. If any of these sound like you and your partner(s), I provide individual and relationship therapy in person and virtually especially for those who identify as neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons of color.
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Rachel Hirschberg, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
I am a LCSW specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Informed Care to assist with issues that impact folks lives, hindering one from living to their full potential.
You don’t have to struggle alone. Are you facing life stressors, trouble adjusting due the pandemic, relationships, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, or other types of emotional pain and suffering? I have years of experience working with an array of issues and folks. It is important to get to know you on a unique level-understanding your needs and goals to help develop a meaningful life. You can expect a safe space to express yourself, helping to develop your authentic self courageously. We can work together to help you achieve your best life.
I am a LCSW specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Informed Care to assist with issues that impact folks lives, hindering one from living to their full potential.
You don’t have to struggle alone. Are you facing life stressors, trouble adjusting due the pandemic, relationships, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, or other types of emotional pain and suffering? I have years of experience working with an array of issues and folks. It is important to get to know you on a unique level-understanding your needs and goals to help develop a meaningful life. You can expect a safe space to express yourself, helping to develop your authentic self courageously. We can work together to help you achieve your best life.
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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.