Behavioral Issues Therapists in San Francisco, CA

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Jennifer Card
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94131  (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Jennifer! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I have experience working with all ages including children, adolescents, families, and adults who have anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance abuse, a trauma history, and history of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I utilize brief solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing to accommodate my clients' needs.
Hi there, I'm Jennifer! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I have experience working with all ages including children, adolescents, families, and adults who have anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance abuse, a trauma history, and history of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I utilize brief solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing to accommodate my clients' needs.
(747) 302-6588 View (747) 302-6588
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Dr. Linda Sepulveda
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103  (Online Only)
Dr. Sepulveda specializes in providing high quality evidence-based behavioral therapy for children and adolescents. She provides evidence-based therapy that reduces or eliminates disruptive behaviors (anger, aggression, tantrums), and helps improve focus, pro-social behaviors, and self-esteem in children. She offers evidence-based behavioral therapy with a focus on increasing independence with age-appropriate adaptive skills and emotional regulation for adolescents.
Dr. Sepulveda specializes in providing high quality evidence-based behavioral therapy for children and adolescents. She provides evidence-based therapy that reduces or eliminates disruptive behaviors (anger, aggression, tantrums), and helps improve focus, pro-social behaviors, and self-esteem in children. She offers evidence-based behavioral therapy with a focus on increasing independence with age-appropriate adaptive skills and emotional regulation for adolescents.
(415) 483-7711 View (415) 483-7711
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Maryellen Jirak
Counselor, MAED
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94131
You will learn powerful parenting techniques transforming your child's behavior.
Powerful Change and Success Is Possible! If you're feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, frustrated and without hope that your child will ever learn and behave I can help. In a few short months your child can become more empowered in all areas of their life and more self accepting of their gifts in order to take challenges and turn them into assets. I will share with you proven techniques so you can achieve amazing high-impact results in your child's behavior, socialization skills, and school performance using the fewest steps in the shortest amount of time.
You will learn powerful parenting techniques transforming your child's behavior.
Powerful Change and Success Is Possible! If you're feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, frustrated and without hope that your child will ever learn and behave I can help. In a few short months your child can become more empowered in all areas of their life and more self accepting of their gifts in order to take challenges and turn them into assets. I will share with you proven techniques so you can achieve amazing high-impact results in your child's behavior, socialization skills, and school performance using the fewest steps in the shortest amount of time.
(415) 813-3554 View (415) 813-3554
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Dr Jonathon Gray MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
I specialize in hypnosis for behavior change.
The most important thing in working with me is your positive desire to change. Given that I'll bring you into the office, we will discuss your issues of concern and design and implement suggestions to create growth , understanding and lasting solutions. Many clients see me once for behavior change through hypnotherapy. Others see me for ongoing psychotherapy appointments. Some clients combine both modalities to insure continued growth and change. I am optimistic about the possibilities of health and healing through our work together. After forty years in practice I remain committed to my clients and their work with me
I specialize in hypnosis for behavior change.
The most important thing in working with me is your positive desire to change. Given that I'll bring you into the office, we will discuss your issues of concern and design and implement suggestions to create growth , understanding and lasting solutions. Many clients see me once for behavior change through hypnotherapy. Others see me for ongoing psychotherapy appointments. Some clients combine both modalities to insure continued growth and change. I am optimistic about the possibilities of health and healing through our work together. After forty years in practice I remain committed to my clients and their work with me
(415) 630-5741 View (415) 630-5741
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Rachel Gilgoff
MD, CCTP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94131
Our children and teens are seeing an epidemic of mental, emotional, and physical issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, obesity, diabetes, behavior outbursts, learning difficulties, loneliness, pain, school avoidance, and frequent infections. There is growing evidence that stress and trauma are contributing factors. My goal is to get to the root causes of mental and chronic illnesses in children, and to partner with families to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for long-lasting vitality and wellness for the whole family.
Our children and teens are seeing an epidemic of mental, emotional, and physical issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, obesity, diabetes, behavior outbursts, learning difficulties, loneliness, pain, school avoidance, and frequent infections. There is growing evidence that stress and trauma are contributing factors. My goal is to get to the root causes of mental and chronic illnesses in children, and to partner with families to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for long-lasting vitality and wellness for the whole family.
(628) 277-3979 View (628) 277-3979
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Arthur Scappaticci Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118  (Online Only)
Realizing our potential challenges the very essence of who we are: belief, self-esteem, identity. I have a comprehensive approach that will help unlock problematic thought and behavioral patterns, maximizing the resources available to you as you embark on a journey of self discovery and self worth. Identifying and understanding the obstacles that keep you stuck and hold you back are at the heart of personal and professional growth. Recovering from past wounds clears the way towards a wholesome self, reaffirms personal power, and ultimately leads to a greater sense of worth and self-acceptance.
Realizing our potential challenges the very essence of who we are: belief, self-esteem, identity. I have a comprehensive approach that will help unlock problematic thought and behavioral patterns, maximizing the resources available to you as you embark on a journey of self discovery and self worth. Identifying and understanding the obstacles that keep you stuck and hold you back are at the heart of personal and professional growth. Recovering from past wounds clears the way towards a wholesome self, reaffirms personal power, and ultimately leads to a greater sense of worth and self-acceptance.
(628) 265-8349 View (628) 265-8349
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Carrie Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
I use evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Is your family navigating significant changes, transitions, or a recent diagnosis or identified learning difference? Is your child struggling with self-esteem, behavior challenges, or anxiety and depression? Do you want to break a cycle of blame and resentment in your intimate relationship, or need a couples tune-up? Are you searching for more fulfillment and less stress in your busy life? These are just a few of the issues I am experienced in treating as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT79984). I offer psychotherapy for children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
I use evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Is your family navigating significant changes, transitions, or a recent diagnosis or identified learning difference? Is your child struggling with self-esteem, behavior challenges, or anxiety and depression? Do you want to break a cycle of blame and resentment in your intimate relationship, or need a couples tune-up? Are you searching for more fulfillment and less stress in your busy life? These are just a few of the issues I am experienced in treating as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT79984). I offer psychotherapy for children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
(415) 969-9429 View (415) 969-9429
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Luisa Merino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94107
Using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Beh.
Life can be difficult, challenging, and overwhelming at times. I am here to partner with you and assist you in your journey toward growth and wellness.
Using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Beh.
Life can be difficult, challenging, and overwhelming at times. I am here to partner with you and assist you in your journey toward growth and wellness.
(510) 422-1550 View (510) 422-1550
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Edit Vidalon
Somatic, Coach
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
I am a Somatic Coach who specializes in somatic coaching with neuroscience that understands how the triune nature of the brain explains human behavior in ways that empower us. Using a blend of evidence-based in somatic techniques, and psychology, you will transform your life immediately. I want you to know you can understand yourself, heal, rewire, move forward, and become a new version. Your brain interacts with your emotions, behavior, and body as a whole. I can help you become conscious of how science and your fantastic brain play a role in your thoughts, environment, relationships with others, habits, and values.
I am a Somatic Coach who specializes in somatic coaching with neuroscience that understands how the triune nature of the brain explains human behavior in ways that empower us. Using a blend of evidence-based in somatic techniques, and psychology, you will transform your life immediately. I want you to know you can understand yourself, heal, rewire, move forward, and become a new version. Your brain interacts with your emotions, behavior, and body as a whole. I can help you become conscious of how science and your fantastic brain play a role in your thoughts, environment, relationships with others, habits, and values.
(321) 204-8712 View (321) 204-8712
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Jennifer Jimenez Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109
I use concepts and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Expressive Arts Therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and overall, I have been practicing psychotherapy for 16 years, and have been in private practice for 8 years. I have extensive experience in working with children and families, and I also work with individuals. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, struggles with anger management, relationship issues, and domestic violence.
I use concepts and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Expressive Arts Therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and overall, I have been practicing psychotherapy for 16 years, and have been in private practice for 8 years. I have extensive experience in working with children and families, and I also work with individuals. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, struggles with anger management, relationship issues, and domestic violence.
(415) 813-5193 View (415) 813-5193
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Sharla Mize
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102  (Online Only)
I offer expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Neuro-Affective Relational therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
People seek me out because they find their current situation intolerable - they are sick and tired of experiencing shame, intense anger, depression and anxiety. Perhaps they want to work on their addiction - the thing they use to numb the painful experiences. Their relationships are suffering as a result of their behaviors, being closed off, or "too much" for others. Many struggle with feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism and a deep sense of futility, which prevents them from taking charge of their lives and confidently pursuing their heart's desire.
I offer expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Neuro-Affective Relational therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
People seek me out because they find their current situation intolerable - they are sick and tired of experiencing shame, intense anger, depression and anxiety. Perhaps they want to work on their addiction - the thing they use to numb the painful experiences. Their relationships are suffering as a result of their behaviors, being closed off, or "too much" for others. Many struggle with feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism and a deep sense of futility, which prevents them from taking charge of their lives and confidently pursuing their heart's desire.
(502) 443-9272 View (502) 443-9272
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Dr. Elizabeth S Sutherland - Geropsychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94121
I am a Geropsychologist which means I specialize with older adults. I provide forensic neuropsychological evaluations to assist with decision making capacity for the following domains: medical/financial consent, sexual consent, testamentary consent, driving, independent living. Evaluations/therapy also assist with diagnoses for dementia, depression, anxiety, and/or grief/loss. I work with family members/caregivers caring for those with dementia and perhaps behavioral challenges associated with the dementia. I currently work at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) for the Department of Geropsychiatry since 2007.
I am a Geropsychologist which means I specialize with older adults. I provide forensic neuropsychological evaluations to assist with decision making capacity for the following domains: medical/financial consent, sexual consent, testamentary consent, driving, independent living. Evaluations/therapy also assist with diagnoses for dementia, depression, anxiety, and/or grief/loss. I work with family members/caregivers caring for those with dementia and perhaps behavioral challenges associated with the dementia. I currently work at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) for the Department of Geropsychiatry since 2007.
(415) 813-1411 View (415) 813-1411
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Amber Lee Garza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94101  (Online Only)
Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral strategies and Mindfulness practices you will increase your self-awareness, emotion regulation and ability to self soothe.
Life provides the opportunity for great meaning and fulfillment but sometimes circumstances present barriers to our ability to love the life we live. My goal as a therapist is to equip you with the tools needed to overcome some of life's challenges and partner with you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. Together we can identify your challenges, implement skills and build upon your strengths to resolve problems and break unhealthy cycles.
Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral strategies and Mindfulness practices you will increase your self-awareness, emotion regulation and ability to self soothe.
Life provides the opportunity for great meaning and fulfillment but sometimes circumstances present barriers to our ability to love the life we live. My goal as a therapist is to equip you with the tools needed to overcome some of life's challenges and partner with you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. Together we can identify your challenges, implement skills and build upon your strengths to resolve problems and break unhealthy cycles.
(916) 584-9102 View (916) 584-9102
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Alaina Bigger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103
My therapeutic orientation/expertise is cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic and systems.
I am licensed in California & Ohio with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
My therapeutic orientation/expertise is cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic and systems.
I am licensed in California & Ohio with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
(619) 313-5549 View (619) 313-5549
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Cynthia Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122
As a clinician, I utilize an integrative approach including Person-Centered techniques, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Gestalt, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I like to take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to treatment and focus on building a professional and positive relationship versus treating a diagnosis. To me, it is important to build a genuine relationship based on trust, openness and honesty, that emphasizes meeting the client where they’re at. I believe the client is an expert in their own lives and my role is to help them become a healthier, happier version of themselves.
As a clinician, I utilize an integrative approach including Person-Centered techniques, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Gestalt, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I like to take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to treatment and focus on building a professional and positive relationship versus treating a diagnosis. To me, it is important to build a genuine relationship based on trust, openness and honesty, that emphasizes meeting the client where they’re at. I believe the client is an expert in their own lives and my role is to help them become a healthier, happier version of themselves.
(831) 267-6747 View (831) 267-6747
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Jonathan Borowiec
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94132
My name is Jonathan Borowiec and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) based in Camarillo, California. I work with clients one on one and via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples in managing stress, depression, anxiety, conflict resolution, gaining insight, and behavioral modification. My traditional approach is an eclectic merge of psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and somatic therapy to help my clients achieve their individual and mental health goals.
My name is Jonathan Borowiec and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) based in Camarillo, California. I work with clients one on one and via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples in managing stress, depression, anxiety, conflict resolution, gaining insight, and behavioral modification. My traditional approach is an eclectic merge of psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and somatic therapy to help my clients achieve their individual and mental health goals.
(760) 359-2215 View (760) 359-2215
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Phuong Le
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114  (Online Only)
Hello, My name is Phuong Le. I am a Vietnamese bilingual psychotherapist who would like to bring therapy to people who feel therapy is only accessible to just the few. I am particularly passionate about offering services to people experiencing marginalization. I have been trained in psychodynamic approaches, objects-relations theory, cognitive behavioral therapy approaches and use mindfulness as an integral part of of work with clients. I have worked as a direct service clinician, manager, Clinical Supervisor, and overseeing contracts for mental health provider agencies. I have dedicatedly career to empower and enhance the voice
Hello, My name is Phuong Le. I am a Vietnamese bilingual psychotherapist who would like to bring therapy to people who feel therapy is only accessible to just the few. I am particularly passionate about offering services to people experiencing marginalization. I have been trained in psychodynamic approaches, objects-relations theory, cognitive behavioral therapy approaches and use mindfulness as an integral part of of work with clients. I have worked as a direct service clinician, manager, Clinical Supervisor, and overseeing contracts for mental health provider agencies. I have dedicatedly career to empower and enhance the voice
(341) 766-0650 View (341) 766-0650
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Michelle Frizzelle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94124
Mostly I lean towards cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and narrative therapy.
Hi, My name is Michelle Frizzelle. Ca LMFT 132628. My general therapeutic approach is to always treat my clients with respect and honesty. I am a very open minded person, who is not there to judge, but to see if we can find a plan that works for you. It's my goal to make you feel safe during sessions. I work intensively with trauma and anxiety. Finding ways to understand how trauma affects our life and how we can move forward in a more positive approach is doable. Let's see if this is a fit and we can explore what might work for you and your situation.
Mostly I lean towards cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and narrative therapy.
Hi, My name is Michelle Frizzelle. Ca LMFT 132628. My general therapeutic approach is to always treat my clients with respect and honesty. I am a very open minded person, who is not there to judge, but to see if we can find a plan that works for you. It's my goal to make you feel safe during sessions. I work intensively with trauma and anxiety. Finding ways to understand how trauma affects our life and how we can move forward in a more positive approach is doable. Let's see if this is a fit and we can explore what might work for you and your situation.
(510) 871-8252 View (510) 871-8252
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Alissa Greenberg
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94101
I'm here to give you the tools and strategies you need to address your child's challenging behaviors through a Behavioral Parent Training model.
For all of its rewards, parenting is also incredibly challenging. Do you find yourself thinking . . . I dread putting her to bed every night because I know it will be a struggle. I can't go to the grocery store because he always has a meltdown at checkout. We'll never to able to go out to eat as a family. Why does he only eat yellow foods?! You're not alone. Many parents struggle with how to address their child's challenging behaviors. My goal is to teach you how to use behavioral strategies to turn chaos into calm.
I'm here to give you the tools and strategies you need to address your child's challenging behaviors through a Behavioral Parent Training model.
For all of its rewards, parenting is also incredibly challenging. Do you find yourself thinking . . . I dread putting her to bed every night because I know it will be a struggle. I can't go to the grocery store because he always has a meltdown at checkout. We'll never to able to go out to eat as a family. Why does he only eat yellow foods?! You're not alone. Many parents struggle with how to address their child's challenging behaviors. My goal is to teach you how to use behavioral strategies to turn chaos into calm.
(925) 297-1398 View (925) 297-1398
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Panayiotis Frangos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94107
I am licensed from the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage Family Therapist.  I graduated from Notre Dame de Namur with a Master's in Science Clinical Psychology MFT.  I was born in Greece and moved to the United States as a child, and have been a California Bay Area native ever since.  Growing up in a Greek household, I am able to speak Greek fluently and I am proficient in Spanish.  In my spare time, I am also learning Mandarin Chinese as languages are a passion of mine.
I am licensed from the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage Family Therapist.  I graduated from Notre Dame de Namur with a Master's in Science Clinical Psychology MFT.  I was born in Greece and moved to the United States as a child, and have been a California Bay Area native ever since.  Growing up in a Greek household, I am able to speak Greek fluently and I am proficient in Spanish.  In my spare time, I am also learning Mandarin Chinese as languages are a passion of mine.
(650) 525-2494 View (650) 525-2494
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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.