Behavioral Issues Therapists in California

Child therapy for big emotions and challenging behaviors. Evening & weekend availability. We teach parents therapeutic play skills and behavior therapy skills for children ages 1-12 so they can dissolve emotions quickly and help their children manage impulses and respond to instructions quickly. These strategies come from Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and PC-Care, two protocols researched at UC Davis Children’s Hospital and shown to be nurturing and effective. The CDC has even recommended PCIT for children under 6 with ADHD before trying medication. Let’s work together to bring peace and warmth back to your home!

I have more than 30 years of experience in counseling, social services, and mental health services. My mission is to create a resilient, responsible individual by adding tools to achieve goals, build relationships, and communicate effectively. My practice has a focus on Black males of all ages, helping families overcome crisis, and working with couples and individuals. I work with clients to help them build life skills to overcome challenges (Resilience) associated with environmental traumatic stress, relationship connections, transition stagnation, and behavioral challenges from historical mistreatment.

If you are having parenting challenges, behavior issues, a child with Autism or other developmental delays please contact me. I can help. We provide one on one services to children, parent training, school shadows, teacher in service talks. Our goal is to help your family go from good to great!

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending-" C.S Lewis. Making changes in one's life can be difficult. Whether you feel you are being held back due to your past or your current circumstances, I would like to help you navigate the many challenges of life. You are the expert of your life, in the driver's seat, I am just here to help navigate you to becoming the best version of yourself. My approach is client centered, using Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT concepts to help you develop skills in order to achieve the changes you desire and ultimately reach your goals.

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I have been working as a therapist for 13 years. In my work, I am fortunate to have worked with both children and adults struggling in childhood abuse, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. In addition, I work with adults with Substance Abuse Disorder, caregivers caring for a mentally ill loved one, functional life skills, relationship issues, and parenting.

My name is Amy Hamilton, a licensed therapist who specializes in providing guidance and support to children, teens, and families facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My extensive experience encompasses assisting young individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, as well as navigating complex issues such as attachment difficulties, family dynamics, and the traumatic effects of bullying. Moreover, I am adept at working with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral obstacles, including those within the autism spectrum.

Are you struggling to manage your child’s behavior? Do you want to have more consistent, peaceful and effortless routines and schedules for yourself and for your child? Are you wondering if your child will ever grow out of throwing tantrums, or one day start eating wider variety of food? Are you tired, overwhelmed, feel like there just isn't enough time in the day? Parents are being uncharacteristically challenged in the current environment, and finding the balance can be challenging. My practice includes short and long term intervention helping individuals and parents identify and attain goals using the principal of ABA.

Is excessive worry or sadness limiting your life? Do you want to feel better and live a life worth living? Helping our clients overcome social anxiety, depression, communication & relationship issues, panic, excessive worry & depression is our primary focus. Visit Us at www.PersonalEvolutionPsychotherapy.com. By using proven therapy methods (We are Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT specialists) we will focus on specific problems, solutions, skills & reachable goals. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy & help you get results to help control your emotions & your life. By doing this we can help more quickly. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

My passion is to help adults, couples and teens resolve troubling thoughts that lead to challenging feelings like fear, anxiety and guilt, as these are the emotions that negatively impact how people live their lives. I create a supportive environment where clients feel safe and free to express the worries, fears and barriers that have interfered with achieving life's goals. My focus is to help clients improve self-esteem, strengthen relational bonds, as well as improve emotional self-control and listening skills. Using a collaborative approach, I assist clients with resolving unhealthy family and social relationships.

No matter your age, life can be unpredictable and can take you down difficult emotional journeys. For children and teens expressing emotions verbally can be even harder due to their developmental level. Situations like divorce, moving, a death in the family, school problems, friend issues and etc. often lead to negative behavioral changes or withdrawing. This is often due to their inability to express themselves properly. My role as a therapist is to create a comfortable and safe place for my clients to process their emotions and explore their inner self in a way that will help promote healing.

Is your child experiencing problems at school, difficulty making or keeping friends, tantrums, constant worrying or nightmares? I have a passion for working with children and families, and I'm here to help. There is so much pressure today to be a "perfect" parent, and admitting that you need support can be difficult. My goal is to create a safe space for you and your child to work together to problem-solve and get through challenging times.

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

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.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of professional experience. My practice as a psychotherapist is in behavioral health counseling, shame resilience theory, and complimented by key concepts and principles of solution focused therapy, positive psychology, mindfulness, and self compassion. I am a certified Daring Way (tm), (CDWF-Facilitator) LLC, a psycho-educational curriculum based on the research of Dr. Brene Brown. I work primarily with adults and those who want to achieve their best performances while striving for an enhanced quality of life. I am also a Certified Neurodiverse Couples Coach

Have your emotions been feeling unmanageable lately? Have you been feeling unable to fully participate in life the way you want to? Taking that first step to start your own therapeutic journey can be a challenging one, and it's my job to provide an empathetic, nonjudgmental space for you to work towards your goals and build a life that you want to live. Through the use of tools based in mindfulness, I aim to help you manage life stressors, work on relationship issues, identify your goals and values, and feel fulfilled in life.

My name is Annie (pronouns: she/her) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My focus areas of practice include anxiety, depression, childhood abuse and traumas, attachment issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have worked many years supporting victims and survivors of violence and in crisis management services. I also currently work with youth involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. I have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and I am particularly passionate about working with young adults who are transitioning into adulthood.

We are an ABA agency who helps individuals with developmental disabilities and their families live enriching independent lives. We teach communication skills, functional living skills, social skills, play skills, amongst others. We also specialize in reducing problematic behaviors that may cause harm to the individual or others.

I believe that everyone has the potential for self-growth and positive change is most reachable with accountability in an unconditional supportive environment. I utilize strength-based treatment, such as building one's "toolbox" or set of coping, assertiveness, and communication skills, and incorporate outside supports to enhance the therapeutic process. With children, I utilize a directive play method and also feel it's critical for parents to be involved in the therapeutic process through family sessions. With teens or adults, I utilize a solution-focused style and cognitive-behavioral techniques.

Do you have questions about your child's behavior and/ or development? Do you need strategies for better behavior? We can help! We help parents by providing developmental and diagnostic assessments for children, usually when there are questions about language, learning, play, social skills, and/ or development. We have specific expertise in the early detection and treatment of autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Assessment results are often used to help guide parents to appropriate treatments and available resources.