Behavioral Issues Therapists in Elkins Park, PA
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Nanci Goldenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LBS, MA, LLC, LPC
Verified Verified
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Nanci Goldenberg provides Child & Family Home/School-Based Therapy as an academic, autism & behavior coach, to help individuals who face challenges in their daily life situations.
Child & Family Home/School-Based Therapy, Autism (Executive Functioning) Therapy, and transistion into Adulthood
Nanci Goldenberg provides Child & Family Home/School-Based Therapy as an academic, autism & behavior coach, to help individuals who face challenges in their daily life situations.
Child & Family Home/School-Based Therapy, Autism (Executive Functioning) Therapy, and transistion into Adulthood
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Loretta Eberle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elkins Park, PA 19027 (Online Only)
I successfully work with adults, adolescents, children, and families by using evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT), and Eco-Systemic Family (ESFT) therapies. I implement these techniques by personalizing them to your specific therapeutic journey so that you and your family can learn the skills needed to persevere over depression, anxiety, and trauma while also mastering interventions that can aid you in improving your communication and social skills.
I successfully work with adults, adolescents, children, and families by using evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT), and Eco-Systemic Family (ESFT) therapies. I implement these techniques by personalizing them to your specific therapeutic journey so that you and your family can learn the skills needed to persevere over depression, anxiety, and trauma while also mastering interventions that can aid you in improving your communication and social skills.
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Treatment modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-CBT, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and Social skills training - I use social thinking curriculum.
The best way to contact me is via email. I am a licensed psychologist and an ADHD-certified clinical services provider. I specialize in ADHD/ASD evaluations, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, executive functioning challenges, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social communication-related issues. I offer ADOS-2 for autism evaluation, exposure/ritual prevention therapy for OCD, and utilize exposure therapy as part of cognitive behavioral therapy treatment for anxiety disorders. In addition, I provide executive functioning coaching, social thinking training, and parent training.
Treatment modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-CBT, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and Social skills training - I use social thinking curriculum.
The best way to contact me is via email. I am a licensed psychologist and an ADHD-certified clinical services provider. I specialize in ADHD/ASD evaluations, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, executive functioning challenges, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social communication-related issues. I offer ADOS-2 for autism evaluation, exposure/ritual prevention therapy for OCD, and utilize exposure therapy as part of cognitive behavioral therapy treatment for anxiety disorders. In addition, I provide executive functioning coaching, social thinking training, and parent training.
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I use evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT).
Now accepting new clients at this time. * Se habla español/Spanish speaking. Is there something in your life that needs improvement, is causing you stress, or are you just looking for personal growth? Let me help you. Life can be challenging due to unexpected events that cause someone to struggle with day-to-day routine. Learning coping techniques and skills can help with regaining your power and enthusiasm for a brighter future. Pat yourself on the back for having the insight to want to change behaviors and courage to seek change.
I use evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT).
Now accepting new clients at this time. * Se habla español/Spanish speaking. Is there something in your life that needs improvement, is causing you stress, or are you just looking for personal growth? Let me help you. Life can be challenging due to unexpected events that cause someone to struggle with day-to-day routine. Learning coping techniques and skills can help with regaining your power and enthusiasm for a brighter future. Pat yourself on the back for having the insight to want to change behaviors and courage to seek change.
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Jasmine Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Elkins Park, PA 19027 (Online Only)
I have specialty training in sex and relationship therapy and more specific concerns: sexual shame, impulsive/compulsive sexual behavior, unhealthy sexual behavior and skills that promote healthy sexual pleasure.
If you’re seeking a safe and supportive environment where you can open-up and be your authentic self, look no further. I use a variety of therapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused and Motivational interviewing to help clients explore their concerns in life. With my unique clinical experience, I empower clients to find the internal strength they need to create personal change and develop a healthier sense of self. My professional training and experience qualify me to work with general mental health concerns such as: anxiety, depression, self-esteem and other emotional challenges.
I have specialty training in sex and relationship therapy and more specific concerns: sexual shame, impulsive/compulsive sexual behavior, unhealthy sexual behavior and skills that promote healthy sexual pleasure.
If you’re seeking a safe and supportive environment where you can open-up and be your authentic self, look no further. I use a variety of therapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused and Motivational interviewing to help clients explore their concerns in life. With my unique clinical experience, I empower clients to find the internal strength they need to create personal change and develop a healthier sense of self. My professional training and experience qualify me to work with general mental health concerns such as: anxiety, depression, self-esteem and other emotional challenges.
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I work with children, adolescents, and families in the following areas: enhance academic achievement, enhance communication, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conflict Resolution, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Peer Pressure, Setting Limits for Internet & Technology Use, Improving Self Esteem & Self Confidence, & Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families. I have extensive experience in improving the relationship between parent and child through enhanced familial communication. My intent is to enhance your child's level of motivation, increase academic achievement, increase their level of comfort within social environments, and strengthen relationships with friends and family. My intent is to empower children. I see children and parents as co-collaborators in treatment. Therapy offers new resources and can give children and families new skills and perspectives to improve the quality of their daily life and their relationships.
I work with children, adolescents, and families in the following areas: enhance academic achievement, enhance communication, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conflict Resolution, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Peer Pressure, Setting Limits for Internet & Technology Use, Improving Self Esteem & Self Confidence, & Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families. I have extensive experience in improving the relationship between parent and child through enhanced familial communication. My intent is to enhance your child's level of motivation, increase academic achievement, increase their level of comfort within social environments, and strengthen relationships with friends and family. My intent is to empower children. I see children and parents as co-collaborators in treatment. Therapy offers new resources and can give children and families new skills and perspectives to improve the quality of their daily life and their relationships.
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TOD WEINSTEIN, LCSW and Diplomate in Social Work specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy with families and older adults.
Dr. DANIEL SCHWARZ is a Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist in private practice for over 30 years. He specializes in working with children who have learning challenges, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral problems. He provides family therapy, parent training and couples therapy. Dr. Schwarz consults with schools and clients' physicians to help coordinate treatment. He is fluent in Spanish and is unique in his ability to be culturally sensitive to his clients needs. Dr. Schwarz provides psychological evaluations for Immigration Issues and Waivers. Dr. Schwarz has three experienced providers in his practice.
TOD WEINSTEIN, LCSW and Diplomate in Social Work specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy with families and older adults.
Dr. DANIEL SCHWARZ is a Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist in private practice for over 30 years. He specializes in working with children who have learning challenges, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral problems. He provides family therapy, parent training and couples therapy. Dr. Schwarz consults with schools and clients' physicians to help coordinate treatment. He is fluent in Spanish and is unique in his ability to be culturally sensitive to his clients needs. Dr. Schwarz provides psychological evaluations for Immigration Issues and Waivers. Dr. Schwarz has three experienced providers in his practice.
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Treatments/services available include psychometric testing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and EMDR.
If you’re reading this, chances are you are looking for a better way of coping with stress. Stress makes problems worse, is unavoidable, and our reaction to feeling stressed/ overwhelmed can create more stress. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and registered nurse, and would be happy to work with you and help sort it all out. Our direct phone number is (215) 885-8045.
Treatments/services available include psychometric testing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and EMDR.
If you’re reading this, chances are you are looking for a better way of coping with stress. Stress makes problems worse, is unavoidable, and our reaction to feeling stressed/ overwhelmed can create more stress. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and registered nurse, and would be happy to work with you and help sort it all out. Our direct phone number is (215) 885-8045.
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Karen is passionate about working with adolescents, couples and families struggling with behavioral and relationships issues.
Karen is a marriage and family therapist with 10+ years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Karen has a unique base of clinical experience and offers individual, couples, family and group counseling. Karen has significant experience and advanced clinical training treating varying degrees of psychological trauma.
Karen is passionate about working with adolescents, couples and families struggling with behavioral and relationships issues.
Karen is a marriage and family therapist with 10+ years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Karen has a unique base of clinical experience and offers individual, couples, family and group counseling. Karen has significant experience and advanced clinical training treating varying degrees of psychological trauma.
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In my practice it has been key to identify what values and beliefs that guide an individual in their everyday decisions and actions. Then identify their goals for sufficiency for their ideal therapeutic path and journey. Collectively, the relationship is formed to clearly address from a coaching perspective utilizing interventions that are wholistic yet specific to the individual receiving therapeutic services. My clinical and therapeutic style has been effective in impacting children, adolescents, young adults, individual, woman concerns, and couples in their marital journey.
In my practice it has been key to identify what values and beliefs that guide an individual in their everyday decisions and actions. Then identify their goals for sufficiency for their ideal therapeutic path and journey. Collectively, the relationship is formed to clearly address from a coaching perspective utilizing interventions that are wholistic yet specific to the individual receiving therapeutic services. My clinical and therapeutic style has been effective in impacting children, adolescents, young adults, individual, woman concerns, and couples in their marital journey.
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Ambrocia Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Do you feel so overwhelmed by life that it is discouraging? Has some of your past traumas shown up in your recent relationships? Are you in a place where no matter how hard you tried, you just can't seem to find happiness? Do you feel like everything has come crashing down all at once? Do you need someone to help you navigate your way through things? If your answer is yes to any of these, schedule a free consultation with me today. I can help to empower you to work through these challenges while finding your peace.
Do you feel so overwhelmed by life that it is discouraging? Has some of your past traumas shown up in your recent relationships? Are you in a place where no matter how hard you tried, you just can't seem to find happiness? Do you feel like everything has come crashing down all at once? Do you need someone to help you navigate your way through things? If your answer is yes to any of these, schedule a free consultation with me today. I can help to empower you to work through these challenges while finding your peace.
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Patients with chronic symptoms are often told by doctors that there is nothing wrong with them, or that they "just have to live with it." Parents are told that they should wait for their child to "outgrow it." Those answers are dismissive and inadequate. I welcome those with the kind of frustrating, persistent symptoms which have not been resolved with standard medical care alone, and those who wish to enhance their medical care with directed mind-body techniques. Please be aware that I am NOT a psychotherapist or psychiatrist and that I do NOT prescribe antidepressants or do psychiatric medication management.
Patients with chronic symptoms are often told by doctors that there is nothing wrong with them, or that they "just have to live with it." Parents are told that they should wait for their child to "outgrow it." Those answers are dismissive and inadequate. I welcome those with the kind of frustrating, persistent symptoms which have not been resolved with standard medical care alone, and those who wish to enhance their medical care with directed mind-body techniques. Please be aware that I am NOT a psychotherapist or psychiatrist and that I do NOT prescribe antidepressants or do psychiatric medication management.
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The Lotus WELL Counseling Svcs & Wellness Retreat
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LBS, CESP, JD, ACS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Everyone including me, is going through or has gone through something at some point in their life. And when we do, sometimes we just need a little support, a little encouragement, a listening and caring ear or a little guidance and push in the right direction. We don't want to be judged but we want someone to understand. We want someone who is going to be there for us and support us in making the best decisions for our next step or transition in life. No matter your circumstance, we can and will get through this together and it all starts with a conversation, so let's have one...
Everyone including me, is going through or has gone through something at some point in their life. And when we do, sometimes we just need a little support, a little encouragement, a listening and caring ear or a little guidance and push in the right direction. We don't want to be judged but we want someone to understand. We want someone who is going to be there for us and support us in making the best decisions for our next step or transition in life. No matter your circumstance, we can and will get through this together and it all starts with a conversation, so let's have one...
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Triumph Counseling Group is a practice comprised of clinicians that specialize in treating children, adolescents, and young adults. Our therapists have a experience with all age groups but specialize in working with young people and families. Triumph Therapists are equipped with evidenced based techniques that get results. We help young people experiencing anxiety, depression, low academic motivation, social struggles, and poor self-esteem. We work collaboratively with parents, schools, other supports to ensure continuity of care across settings which we believe is a key factor in achieving therapeutic goals.
Triumph Counseling Group is a practice comprised of clinicians that specialize in treating children, adolescents, and young adults. Our therapists have a experience with all age groups but specialize in working with young people and families. Triumph Therapists are equipped with evidenced based techniques that get results. We help young people experiencing anxiety, depression, low academic motivation, social struggles, and poor self-esteem. We work collaboratively with parents, schools, other supports to ensure continuity of care across settings which we believe is a key factor in achieving therapeutic goals.
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My name is Rosalind Jefferson and I provide a unique, dynamic, safe and peaceful space to discuss thoughts, feelings, worries, fears, anxieties, stress, anger, hopes and dreams so one may feel whole again without criticism or judgment. My goal is to create hope, self-motivation and self-awareness to help people make the changes needed to lead a happy, healthy and productive quality of life. I love helping people live their best life through exploring thoughts, feelings and aspirations. I collaborate, encourage and empower individuals and groups to get past the sadness, depression, anger, and stress.
My name is Rosalind Jefferson and I provide a unique, dynamic, safe and peaceful space to discuss thoughts, feelings, worries, fears, anxieties, stress, anger, hopes and dreams so one may feel whole again without criticism or judgment. My goal is to create hope, self-motivation and self-awareness to help people make the changes needed to lead a happy, healthy and productive quality of life. I love helping people live their best life through exploring thoughts, feelings and aspirations. I collaborate, encourage and empower individuals and groups to get past the sadness, depression, anger, and stress.
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Healing Balm Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elkins Park, PA 19027
As a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. Past difficulties can't be changed, but we can work together to understand and resolve challenges in your life. Using complementary therapy approaches, we will examine the issues that may be holding you back from experiencing a better and more meaningful life. Looking for extra support and/or guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction? Let's work together on achieving your goals!!
As a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. Past difficulties can't be changed, but we can work together to understand and resolve challenges in your life. Using complementary therapy approaches, we will examine the issues that may be holding you back from experiencing a better and more meaningful life. Looking for extra support and/or guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction? Let's work together on achieving your goals!!
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In my practice with adults, I address a range of issues from emotional stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and relational issues. I also specialize in helping people cope with health conditions and chronic illness/pain. I incorporate a psycho-dynamic and relational analytic orientation to my work. I engage clients in a process of greater reflection and mindfulness and guide them to learn how to lower reactivity, stress and anxiety. I provide a holistic approach including reducing symptoms that limit quality of life and improving one's awareness of self-experiences that hinder greater personal freedom, growth and healing.
In my practice with adults, I address a range of issues from emotional stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and relational issues. I also specialize in helping people cope with health conditions and chronic illness/pain. I incorporate a psycho-dynamic and relational analytic orientation to my work. I engage clients in a process of greater reflection and mindfulness and guide them to learn how to lower reactivity, stress and anxiety. I provide a holistic approach including reducing symptoms that limit quality of life and improving one's awareness of self-experiences that hinder greater personal freedom, growth and healing.
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Jessica B Covitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elkins Park, PA 19027 (Online Only)
Sometimes we look around and life is not the way we want it to be: full of disappointment, stress, sadness or loss. Sometimes we need help finding our way. In my practice, I seek to create a compassionate, supportive space for collaborative exploration, growth and positive change. I create a place where you can be seen and acknowledged, and you can give words to feelings and experiences, to discover greater understanding and self- awareness. When we understand our patterns of behaviors and feelings, we can free ourselves of the unwanted burdens that weigh us down, and live more fully and happily in the present.
Sometimes we look around and life is not the way we want it to be: full of disappointment, stress, sadness or loss. Sometimes we need help finding our way. In my practice, I seek to create a compassionate, supportive space for collaborative exploration, growth and positive change. I create a place where you can be seen and acknowledged, and you can give words to feelings and experiences, to discover greater understanding and self- awareness. When we understand our patterns of behaviors and feelings, we can free ourselves of the unwanted burdens that weigh us down, and live more fully and happily in the present.
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Couples and Family Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Are your partner, parents or children driving you crazy? Our counselors can show you how to enjoy the best of your family while learning to let go of the parts that interfere with your happiness. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or make the same self-defeating relationship mistakes repeatedly, we'd like to work with you to break these cycles and enjoy life. Are you a first responder or veteran? Talk therapy won't help. We provide evidence-based EMDR. You deserve a counselor with the training and experience to help resolve the problems that bring you to therapy, heal old wounds and deepen the bonds you already share.
Are your partner, parents or children driving you crazy? Our counselors can show you how to enjoy the best of your family while learning to let go of the parts that interfere with your happiness. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or make the same self-defeating relationship mistakes repeatedly, we'd like to work with you to break these cycles and enjoy life. Are you a first responder or veteran? Talk therapy won't help. We provide evidence-based EMDR. You deserve a counselor with the training and experience to help resolve the problems that bring you to therapy, heal old wounds and deepen the bonds you already share.
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Are you living the life you really want? Sometimes it's hard to believe you will feel better when you are struggling. It's important to understand the ways which your present emotions and outlooks are guided by your past experiences. I can help how you see your life and empower you to create your own change and move forward to get the full life you want in a successful and effective way. We will discover where you are and where you want to go. I will provide tools; strategies and support that help you accomplish healing and create happiness.
Are you living the life you really want? Sometimes it's hard to believe you will feel better when you are struggling. It's important to understand the ways which your present emotions and outlooks are guided by your past experiences. I can help how you see your life and empower you to create your own change and move forward to get the full life you want in a successful and effective way. We will discover where you are and where you want to go. I will provide tools; strategies and support that help you accomplish healing and create happiness.
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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.