Behavioral Issues Therapists in Holliston, MA
***We are accepting neuropsychological evaluation referrals, but are NOT currently accepting new individual therapy patients.*** At KPS, we strive to support children, adolescents, and families through evidence-based practices and research-supported treatments. We primarily serve children with social challenges, anxiety, learning difficulties, ASD, and challenging behavior. We love working with parents and collaborating with schools to provide children with the best care possible and to promote generalization of skills across settings.
***We are accepting neuropsychological evaluation referrals, but are NOT currently accepting new individual therapy patients.*** At KPS, we strive to support children, adolescents, and families through evidence-based practices and research-supported treatments. We primarily serve children with social challenges, anxiety, learning difficulties, ASD, and challenging behavior. We love working with parents and collaborating with schools to provide children with the best care possible and to promote generalization of skills across settings.
Bill Dwinnells
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746 (Online Only)
I am a firm believer in tailoring my approach to each individual's unique needs, I integrate Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Reality Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing into my practice.
With over two decades of unwavering commitment to the field of mental health, I am a seasoned and compassionate counselor. I have extensive experience and diverse skill set that has empowered countless individuals to navigate life's challenges. I help have helped many people through life stage transitions, such as graduating school and transitioning into adulthood.
I am a firm believer in tailoring my approach to each individual's unique needs, I integrate Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Reality Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing into my practice.
With over two decades of unwavering commitment to the field of mental health, I am a seasoned and compassionate counselor. I have extensive experience and diverse skill set that has empowered countless individuals to navigate life's challenges. I help have helped many people through life stage transitions, such as graduating school and transitioning into adulthood.
John V Gargan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for helping couples and families work through difficulties and help everyone realize their strengths in order to work better together. My specialty is couple's therapy. I have conducted various marriage seminars through the years to help couples better their communication skills and provide tools to help couples turn toward each other and work through difficulties instead of turning away. My hope is that each couple will rediscover the qualities, uniqueness, and values that first caused them to want to spend their lives together.
I have a passion for helping couples and families work through difficulties and help everyone realize their strengths in order to work better together. My specialty is couple's therapy. I have conducted various marriage seminars through the years to help couples better their communication skills and provide tools to help couples turn toward each other and work through difficulties instead of turning away. My hope is that each couple will rediscover the qualities, uniqueness, and values that first caused them to want to spend their lives together.
Kristen Patrice Flaven
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Holliston, MA 01746
Not accepting new clients
Greetings! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor. I have supported children and families as a consultant for over 30 years and enjoy working with a variety of different circumstances. In my practice with children, my focus is play therapy centered, along with family therapy. I seek to align with the caregiver in the best interest of their child. In my practice with adults, I seek to listen, respect and value each person's personal story and collaborate with them to promote positive changes.
Greetings! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor. I have supported children and families as a consultant for over 30 years and enjoy working with a variety of different circumstances. In my practice with children, my focus is play therapy centered, along with family therapy. I seek to align with the caregiver in the best interest of their child. In my practice with adults, I seek to listen, respect and value each person's personal story and collaborate with them to promote positive changes.
Are you a preteen, teenager, or young adult dealing with the challenges of growing up? Do you feel exhausted and undone by navigating all the pressure, uncertainty, and demands? Or are you a parent wanting the best for your child but unsure of how to support them during these critical years? Would you like your family to get along better or feel stronger together? Youth and parents looking for help in managing complex mental health issues, family discord, parenting challenges and the stressors of growing up will benefit from working with an experienced psychologist who specializes in child/adolescent and family wellness.
Are you a preteen, teenager, or young adult dealing with the challenges of growing up? Do you feel exhausted and undone by navigating all the pressure, uncertainty, and demands? Or are you a parent wanting the best for your child but unsure of how to support them during these critical years? Would you like your family to get along better or feel stronger together? Youth and parents looking for help in managing complex mental health issues, family discord, parenting challenges and the stressors of growing up will benefit from working with an experienced psychologist who specializes in child/adolescent and family wellness.
Kathryn Cumming
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC, Cert, EMDR
Verified Verified
Holliston, MA 01746
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes your own thoughts are your biggest challenge. Anxiety, depression, negative thinking, feeling stuck or confused, trouble finding motivation, these and other feelings can be managed, even overcome. Let's work together and collaboratively help you to feel better. With support you can tackle issues and create change. We find and focus on your strengths to unearth the answers. We tailor therapy that challenges you and your comfort level at a way that fosters progress in a safe environment.
Sometimes your own thoughts are your biggest challenge. Anxiety, depression, negative thinking, feeling stuck or confused, trouble finding motivation, these and other feelings can be managed, even overcome. Let's work together and collaboratively help you to feel better. With support you can tackle issues and create change. We find and focus on your strengths to unearth the answers. We tailor therapy that challenges you and your comfort level at a way that fosters progress in a safe environment.
Elizabeth Quigley, LICSW, New Inspiration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Holliston, MA 01746 (Online Only)
You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.
You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.
Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Holliston, MA 01746 (Online Only)
When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.
When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I have experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I work with clients on different issues including anxiety, learning challenges, social and peer relationships, family conflict and change. I utilize different therapies including a strength based approach to help individuals recognize their potential as well as a supportive and empathetic space to explore different challenges.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I have experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I work with clients on different issues including anxiety, learning challenges, social and peer relationships, family conflict and change. I utilize different therapies including a strength based approach to help individuals recognize their potential as well as a supportive and empathetic space to explore different challenges.
Alyssa Goff-Child Therapist Dance Movement Therapist
MA, CCLS, R-DMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746
So happy you found me! ◡̈ I specialize in working with young children and teens, and have a unique expertise in treating individuals on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, and those with OCD diagnoses. I use play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray therapy when working with children & teens. I also enjoy treating with women who have experienced perinatal anxiety and mood disorders related to pregnancy and childbirth.
So happy you found me! ◡̈ I specialize in working with young children and teens, and have a unique expertise in treating individuals on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, and those with OCD diagnoses. I use play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray therapy when working with children & teens. I also enjoy treating with women who have experienced perinatal anxiety and mood disorders related to pregnancy and childbirth.
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Jayme is a Clinical Social Worker. She works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, major life stressors or wanting to change a behavior. She provides parent consultations regarding child's behavior or mental health.
Jayme is a Clinical Social Worker. She works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, major life stressors or wanting to change a behavior. She provides parent consultations regarding child's behavior or mental health.
While I am an expert on behavioral health, my clients are the experts on themselves and their families.
Together we can do what none of us can do alone. You've been looking for answers and, most of all, hope. I can offer you that hope through clinically proven psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults with behavioral and mental health challenges. From depression to anxiety, to problem behaviors, trauma and autism, the evidence-based treatments I use deliver tangible results that improve lives. My multicultural background and years of experience and leadership come together with compassionate care to help my clients to achieve a new wellness and learn skills they carry with them the rest of their lives.
While I am an expert on behavioral health, my clients are the experts on themselves and their families.
Together we can do what none of us can do alone. You've been looking for answers and, most of all, hope. I can offer you that hope through clinically proven psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults with behavioral and mental health challenges. From depression to anxiety, to problem behaviors, trauma and autism, the evidence-based treatments I use deliver tangible results that improve lives. My multicultural background and years of experience and leadership come together with compassionate care to help my clients to achieve a new wellness and learn skills they carry with them the rest of their lives.
Doc Wayne is a Boston-based, award-winning mental health provider leading the field of sport-based therapy. We provide training, tools, and services that address emotional, behavioral, traumatic, racial, gender, and cultural-based barriers by providing equitable access to better mental health for all. Since 2010, Doc Wayne has expanded to serve over 2,500 youth and adults each week through programs including Chalk Talk Group Therapy, Therapeutic Recess, and the Community Clinic. Each of our programs is designed to assist youth and adults with different mental health needs, ensuring they have the best quality support available.
Doc Wayne is a Boston-based, award-winning mental health provider leading the field of sport-based therapy. We provide training, tools, and services that address emotional, behavioral, traumatic, racial, gender, and cultural-based barriers by providing equitable access to better mental health for all. Since 2010, Doc Wayne has expanded to serve over 2,500 youth and adults each week through programs including Chalk Talk Group Therapy, Therapeutic Recess, and the Community Clinic. Each of our programs is designed to assist youth and adults with different mental health needs, ensuring they have the best quality support available.
Do you feel like nothing you say or do with your teenager is right? Are you worried about your child's safety, their behavior, and/or their future? Trying to effectively parent a struggling teenager can be incredibly challenging. Whether your teen is engaging in unsafe behaviors, won't go to school, or is constantly dysregulated, the pressure this puts on parents and siblings can be overwhelming. I help families/parents/individuals identify what their therapeutic goals are, what is getting in the way of meeting those goals, and what needs to happen to create a safer, healthier family that can move forward together.
Do you feel like nothing you say or do with your teenager is right? Are you worried about your child's safety, their behavior, and/or their future? Trying to effectively parent a struggling teenager can be incredibly challenging. Whether your teen is engaging in unsafe behaviors, won't go to school, or is constantly dysregulated, the pressure this puts on parents and siblings can be overwhelming. I help families/parents/individuals identify what their therapeutic goals are, what is getting in the way of meeting those goals, and what needs to happen to create a safer, healthier family that can move forward together.
Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. My style is collaborative and pragmatic; blending warmth and compassion with competence and expertise. While I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for children and adolescents (including parent/caregiver coaching and family therapy) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I believe in tailoring therapy to meet each individual’s needs and values.
Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. My style is collaborative and pragmatic; blending warmth and compassion with competence and expertise. While I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for children and adolescents (including parent/caregiver coaching and family therapy) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I believe in tailoring therapy to meet each individual’s needs and values.
I provide a safe space for kids to process their feelings and experiences, resolve any internal conflicts that are leading to behavior issues, and ultimately achieve optimal growth and development.
Whether it be social or emotional struggles, challenging behaviors, trouble relating to others in positive ways, or working through fears, depression, stress, trauma, or a family crisis, I meet every child and their family where they are at. I use a strength-based approach and interactive, hands-on, and creative interventions, including play and expressive arts, in addition to talk that allow kids to communicate freely, naturally, and in ways that build confidence and a sense of mastery over their struggles.
I provide a safe space for kids to process their feelings and experiences, resolve any internal conflicts that are leading to behavior issues, and ultimately achieve optimal growth and development.
Whether it be social or emotional struggles, challenging behaviors, trouble relating to others in positive ways, or working through fears, depression, stress, trauma, or a family crisis, I meet every child and their family where they are at. I use a strength-based approach and interactive, hands-on, and creative interventions, including play and expressive arts, in addition to talk that allow kids to communicate freely, naturally, and in ways that build confidence and a sense of mastery over their struggles.
Counseling Adolescents, young adults, and adults, TF-CBT Certified (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
I enjoy working with all types of individuals in various walks of life. I have worked with individuals with depression, anxiety, and anger issues to name a few. Working to help individuals cope with life's challenges. I have also spent time in the school system working with adolescents with school issues and life challenges, and college students as a spiritual counselor and life coach. My latest journey has been working with individuals who wrestle with substance use challenges. Also offering life coaching in GA and FL (Private pay only)
Counseling Adolescents, young adults, and adults, TF-CBT Certified (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
I enjoy working with all types of individuals in various walks of life. I have worked with individuals with depression, anxiety, and anger issues to name a few. Working to help individuals cope with life's challenges. I have also spent time in the school system working with adolescents with school issues and life challenges, and college students as a spiritual counselor and life coach. My latest journey has been working with individuals who wrestle with substance use challenges. Also offering life coaching in GA and FL (Private pay only)
For more than 20 years, I have enjoyed helping children, adolescents and young adults overcome their difficulties while also focusing on developing their many strengths. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is solution focused and clinically proven to be the most effective treatment for children and adolescents who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and social difficulties. I have seen an enormous increase in Anxiety and over dependence on social media, vaping, and marijuana use as coping mechanisms and have developed an expertise in treating adolescents who struggle with these issues.
For more than 20 years, I have enjoyed helping children, adolescents and young adults overcome their difficulties while also focusing on developing their many strengths. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is solution focused and clinically proven to be the most effective treatment for children and adolescents who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and social difficulties. I have seen an enormous increase in Anxiety and over dependence on social media, vaping, and marijuana use as coping mechanisms and have developed an expertise in treating adolescents who struggle with these issues.
Deleesha Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hopkinton, MA 01748 (Online Only)
Sometimes going through the demands of life on our own is overwhelming and it has been shown support can help us overcome these challenges. That is where we come together, to work through those traumatic experiences collaboratively. Together, we will identify behavioral patterns of the past that have worked for you and those that are no longer serving you. Together, we will explore feelings that rise inside you and learn to identify the links they have to your thoughts and how you react and respond in situations. Together, we will work on building a more positive narrative that motivates you to make the changes you want to see.
Sometimes going through the demands of life on our own is overwhelming and it has been shown support can help us overcome these challenges. That is where we come together, to work through those traumatic experiences collaboratively. Together, we will identify behavioral patterns of the past that have worked for you and those that are no longer serving you. Together, we will explore feelings that rise inside you and learn to identify the links they have to your thoughts and how you react and respond in situations. Together, we will work on building a more positive narrative that motivates you to make the changes you want to see.
Wellness From Within Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellingham, MA 02019 (Online Only)
Accepting all new patients. I’m a fully licensed and independent marriage and family therapist. I work with families, couples, and individuals. I tend to lean into solution focused, behavioral, and collaborative therapies. These techniques are used to treat a variety of struggles including: depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, substance use disorder, etc. I’m certified in mindfulness which I often utilize. I show up with as much unconditional positive regard as I can because therapy should feel positive, even when it's tough.
Accepting all new patients. I’m a fully licensed and independent marriage and family therapist. I work with families, couples, and individuals. I tend to lean into solution focused, behavioral, and collaborative therapies. These techniques are used to treat a variety of struggles including: depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, substance use disorder, etc. I’m certified in mindfulness which I often utilize. I show up with as much unconditional positive regard as I can because therapy should feel positive, even when it's tough.
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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.