Behavioral Issues Therapists in Lansdowne, PA
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My practice is unique because Taking Time to Care uses Art therapy, Cognitive development, Behavioral therapy, Sex addition and treatment planning with goal development for in home usage.
My goal is to allow client to openly address their levels of fear, depression and issues relating to their disorder. Many factors from past encounters result in high levels of depression and mental health conditions. My goal is to allow my client to address these fears and use my services as a three stage process to function independently with the least amount of medication and therapeutic interventions as possible. My overall goal is to address condition using alternative therapeutic problem solving interventions, while at the same time helping them to make changes based on their current condition. Phone session is free!!!
My practice is unique because Taking Time to Care uses Art therapy, Cognitive development, Behavioral therapy, Sex addition and treatment planning with goal development for in home usage.
My goal is to allow client to openly address their levels of fear, depression and issues relating to their disorder. Many factors from past encounters result in high levels of depression and mental health conditions. My goal is to allow my client to address these fears and use my services as a three stage process to function independently with the least amount of medication and therapeutic interventions as possible. My overall goal is to address condition using alternative therapeutic problem solving interventions, while at the same time helping them to make changes based on their current condition. Phone session is free!!!
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I am also a Certified Play Therapist that works with children with various behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health diagnosis.
"Every Conversation Matters." Counselors facilitate healing through a process of genuine dialogue with their clients. In a world of challenges or going through a life transition can feel overwhelming. These challenges may bring about anxiety, hopelessness, and a sense of isolation, but you do not have to face them alone. Having a safe space to process everyday obstacles-whether from past or present challenges, and identifying solutions that works with a person that is nonjudgmental, and will help you to get to the root of the problem so you can begin to rebuild your life or your relationship is what makes all the difference.
I am also a Certified Play Therapist that works with children with various behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health diagnosis.
"Every Conversation Matters." Counselors facilitate healing through a process of genuine dialogue with their clients. In a world of challenges or going through a life transition can feel overwhelming. These challenges may bring about anxiety, hopelessness, and a sense of isolation, but you do not have to face them alone. Having a safe space to process everyday obstacles-whether from past or present challenges, and identifying solutions that works with a person that is nonjudgmental, and will help you to get to the root of the problem so you can begin to rebuild your life or your relationship is what makes all the difference.
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Craig M Aaron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansdowne, PA 19050
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges that include anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, shame, embarrassment, procrastination, avoidance, marital/couple/family relations and more. My approach though highly individualized and eclectic is primarily a cognitive behavioral one in which we delve into the emotional, behavioral and cognitive roots in order to identify, challenge and ultimately replace those unhelpful aspects with health promoting aspects. This along with a commitment to hard work on the part of the client often results in improved functioning and an enriched and more satisfying quality of life.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges that include anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, shame, embarrassment, procrastination, avoidance, marital/couple/family relations and more. My approach though highly individualized and eclectic is primarily a cognitive behavioral one in which we delve into the emotional, behavioral and cognitive roots in order to identify, challenge and ultimately replace those unhelpful aspects with health promoting aspects. This along with a commitment to hard work on the part of the client often results in improved functioning and an enriched and more satisfying quality of life.
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I believe in treating the whole person which enables me to use several modalities to treatment such as, CBT, solution-focused, person-centered, behavioral therapy, and more.
I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, distorted thinking, and any symptoms that may be impacting your life. Also clients who may have experienced trauma which causes disturbances in their present lives. I want to help motivate my clients to live their best life now, and to be able to move forward.
I believe in treating the whole person which enables me to use several modalities to treatment such as, CBT, solution-focused, person-centered, behavioral therapy, and more.
I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, distorted thinking, and any symptoms that may be impacting your life. Also clients who may have experienced trauma which causes disturbances in their present lives. I want to help motivate my clients to live their best life now, and to be able to move forward.
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all my relations. as a social innovator, transformative social worker, therapist, cultural-centric healer for over 35 years, i work with families, couples and male persons- in that order- whose hearts are ready to resolve psychological issues related to oppression, racism, colorism, and historical trauma. Using cultural enrichment, through a therapy method called psychodrama, wholistic-somatic transformation is intended. In the picture is also my wife, Fatima Hafiz, Ph.D. who is may be available for sessions according to availability. On site service requires an additional fee.
all my relations. as a social innovator, transformative social worker, therapist, cultural-centric healer for over 35 years, i work with families, couples and male persons- in that order- whose hearts are ready to resolve psychological issues related to oppression, racism, colorism, and historical trauma. Using cultural enrichment, through a therapy method called psychodrama, wholistic-somatic transformation is intended. In the picture is also my wife, Fatima Hafiz, Ph.D. who is may be available for sessions according to availability. On site service requires an additional fee.
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Doesn't it feel like life can be so unpredictable sometimes. Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? I’m a firm believer that it is important to meet clients where they are at and to be culturally sensitive. My therapeutic style is holistic and eclectic. I take great pride in assuring my clients that this is a safe space where they can vent, express themselves freely, feel validated, and not be judged. I specialize in individual therapy, marriage and family therapy. My objective is to create a safe space for you to assist you with processing your traumas, challenges, and areas in which you feel stuck.
Doesn't it feel like life can be so unpredictable sometimes. Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? I’m a firm believer that it is important to meet clients where they are at and to be culturally sensitive. My therapeutic style is holistic and eclectic. I take great pride in assuring my clients that this is a safe space where they can vent, express themselves freely, feel validated, and not be judged. I specialize in individual therapy, marriage and family therapy. My objective is to create a safe space for you to assist you with processing your traumas, challenges, and areas in which you feel stuck.
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Are you willing to get to know yourself better? Are you willing to learn more about why you do the things you do, to be thoughtful about yourself? Are you willing to change? Are you willing to accept that some changes come easier than others? If so, I will listen and assist you with this. Sometimes it is a matter of learning simple techniques and other times it is a matter of getting to know yourself better, gaining a new perspective, and making new choices by experimenting with new or other ideas and behaviors to see what works for you now.
Are you willing to get to know yourself better? Are you willing to learn more about why you do the things you do, to be thoughtful about yourself? Are you willing to change? Are you willing to accept that some changes come easier than others? If so, I will listen and assist you with this. Sometimes it is a matter of learning simple techniques and other times it is a matter of getting to know yourself better, gaining a new perspective, and making new choices by experimenting with new or other ideas and behaviors to see what works for you now.
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Counseling for Couples, Addictions, Careers, Adolescents and the Elderly in a safe and professional environment. I have a MSPCC from Neumann University with over fifteen years of field experience. I have a dozen years of experience reconciling the elderly to their faith and thirteen years as a hospital chaplain. I have been succesful in diagnosis and treatment and have many positive comments from patients.
Counseling for Couples, Addictions, Careers, Adolescents and the Elderly in a safe and professional environment. I have a MSPCC from Neumann University with over fifteen years of field experience. I have a dozen years of experience reconciling the elderly to their faith and thirteen years as a hospital chaplain. I have been succesful in diagnosis and treatment and have many positive comments from patients.
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If you struggle with anxiety and depression that diminish the quality of your life, our work will strive to help you regain contentment and life satisfaction. If past trauma has you stuck in the pain of your yesterdays, we will work to free you from the plaguing memories that cut you off from your feelings, family and potential friends. The goal of treatment is to help you gain control of your life and emotions instead of being controlled by fears, anger, and sadness. Treatment will focus on helping you embrace your own inner resources and your own power to changes the circumstances of your life.
If you struggle with anxiety and depression that diminish the quality of your life, our work will strive to help you regain contentment and life satisfaction. If past trauma has you stuck in the pain of your yesterdays, we will work to free you from the plaguing memories that cut you off from your feelings, family and potential friends. The goal of treatment is to help you gain control of your life and emotions instead of being controlled by fears, anger, and sadness. Treatment will focus on helping you embrace your own inner resources and your own power to changes the circumstances of your life.
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Patricia Isakowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansdowne, PA 19050
As a psychotherapist, my role is to create a safe environment where you can feel secure and supported to explore and be inquisitive about yourself. If you feel changes are needed in your life; if you are feeling depressed, fearful, ashamed, angry, stuck or confused, anxious or worried; or if you just can't stop self-defeating behaviors, you can benefit from therapy.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.Si siente que necesita cambios en su vida; si se siente deprimido, temeroso, avergonzado, enojado, o preocupado, o si no puede controlar los comportamientos autodestructivos, usted puede beneficiarse de la terapia.
As a psychotherapist, my role is to create a safe environment where you can feel secure and supported to explore and be inquisitive about yourself. If you feel changes are needed in your life; if you are feeling depressed, fearful, ashamed, angry, stuck or confused, anxious or worried; or if you just can't stop self-defeating behaviors, you can benefit from therapy.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.Si siente que necesita cambios en su vida; si se siente deprimido, temeroso, avergonzado, enojado, o preocupado, o si no puede controlar los comportamientos autodestructivos, usted puede beneficiarse de la terapia.
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Natasha Taffet
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lansdowne, PA 19050 (Online Only)
Are you fighting, sulking, avoiding each other? Are you having disagreements about sex, money, housework, having children, raising children, moving, changing jobs? Are you feeling lonely, unloved, rejected, put down, bullied, or henpecked? Are you bored? Are you under pressure from family, health, work, or financial issues?
With your Partner or Alone, you’ll Learn How to:
• Let go of conflict, open up, and live fully in the present
• Use mindfulness to increase intimacy, connection, and understanding
• Resolve painful conflicts and reconcile long-standing differences
• Act on your values to build a rich and meaningful relationship
Are you fighting, sulking, avoiding each other? Are you having disagreements about sex, money, housework, having children, raising children, moving, changing jobs? Are you feeling lonely, unloved, rejected, put down, bullied, or henpecked? Are you bored? Are you under pressure from family, health, work, or financial issues?
With your Partner or Alone, you’ll Learn How to:
• Let go of conflict, open up, and live fully in the present
• Use mindfulness to increase intimacy, connection, and understanding
• Resolve painful conflicts and reconcile long-standing differences
• Act on your values to build a rich and meaningful relationship
![Photo of Michelle L Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CGP, HLM, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9bdb28b7-bf2f-4346-8f29-bc9b91d755d4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Michelle L Dean
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CGP, HLM
Verified Verified
Lansdowne, PA 19050
I offer support and insight for dealing with life's struggles and assisting in turning challenges into growth opportunities. Since 1996, I have helped individuals who struggle with addictions, eating disorders, relationship issues, and traumatic experiences. Whether you work individually, as a couple or family, or in one of my ongoing groups, you have the support and encouragement you deserve. Therapy is about finding the support to help you bridge where you are now and the ability to take the steps you need to become the person you want to be.
I offer support and insight for dealing with life's struggles and assisting in turning challenges into growth opportunities. Since 1996, I have helped individuals who struggle with addictions, eating disorders, relationship issues, and traumatic experiences. Whether you work individually, as a couple or family, or in one of my ongoing groups, you have the support and encouragement you deserve. Therapy is about finding the support to help you bridge where you are now and the ability to take the steps you need to become the person you want to be.
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Mark E. Dean
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, , ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
Lansdowne, PA 19050 (Online Only)
My focus is helping you to discover your own unique pathway through the hardships and challenges that you are currently facing. This path is almost impossible to find on your own when you feel lost, confused, overwhelmed, and in pain. At such times one naturally feels broken, defective, and defeated by troubles that you have tried your best to understand and overcome. In every struggle however there lies a hidden possibility for growth and development that can lead to a renewed sense of meaning and well being. My work is to listen carefully to you, to come to understand your unique life, and how what you are struggling with actually makes perfect sense. By understanding your life and your struggle we can find what is needed to navigate through to a renewed sense of life and meaning.
My focus is helping you to discover your own unique pathway through the hardships and challenges that you are currently facing. This path is almost impossible to find on your own when you feel lost, confused, overwhelmed, and in pain. At such times one naturally feels broken, defective, and defeated by troubles that you have tried your best to understand and overcome. In every struggle however there lies a hidden possibility for growth and development that can lead to a renewed sense of meaning and well being. My work is to listen carefully to you, to come to understand your unique life, and how what you are struggling with actually makes perfect sense. By understanding your life and your struggle we can find what is needed to navigate through to a renewed sense of life and meaning.
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Frances G Martin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lansdowne, PA 19050
Not accepting new clients
I believe in the Talking Cure. Life can be fraught with disappointments, losses, stressors and challenges that feel overwhelming and discouraging. Finding words to describe thoughts, feelings, past and present experiences, in presence of a compassionate and non-judgmental other, affords profound and lasting relief from the emotional discomfort that interferes with the ability to live the life one desires. Undigested emotional pain from the past can interfere with ones ability to live a full and satisfying life in the present. Identifying those emotions whose roots are in the past, frees us to live more fully in the here and now.
I believe in the Talking Cure. Life can be fraught with disappointments, losses, stressors and challenges that feel overwhelming and discouraging. Finding words to describe thoughts, feelings, past and present experiences, in presence of a compassionate and non-judgmental other, affords profound and lasting relief from the emotional discomfort that interferes with the ability to live the life one desires. Undigested emotional pain from the past can interfere with ones ability to live a full and satisfying life in the present. Identifying those emotions whose roots are in the past, frees us to live more fully in the here and now.
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SMJ Consultants provides Individual, In-Home and Community services to individuals ages 2-21. SMJ Consultants uses Applied Behavior Analysis techniques and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. My service entails helping to assist individuals as they transition into an inclusive learning environment. We work closely with parents and assist them with advocating and becoming a voice for their children. As children grow and develop into teenagers, we support them with our mentorship programs and job readiness groups. "Taking one piece at a time, together we will complete the puzzle"
SMJ Consultants provides Individual, In-Home and Community services to individuals ages 2-21. SMJ Consultants uses Applied Behavior Analysis techniques and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. My service entails helping to assist individuals as they transition into an inclusive learning environment. We work closely with parents and assist them with advocating and becoming a voice for their children. As children grow and develop into teenagers, we support them with our mentorship programs and job readiness groups. "Taking one piece at a time, together we will complete the puzzle"
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Sarah Sprenkle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC , NIT
Verified Verified
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
I can identify patterns of behavior working against you and your loved ones & challenge you to do things differently.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your feelings, possibly due to trauma? Do you lack understanding of the cause & need education on how the brain responds to trauma? Do you have relational issues or anger management struggles that lead to addictive behaviors? Do you struggle with self-worth issues and feel tired, frustrated, and confused? In therapy, you will learn to identify trauma responses, build tolerance for difficult or uncomfortable feelings, & utilize various coping skills & grounding techniques. Gain confidence, take risks to address complex issues & learn how to create healthy boundaries for relationships.
I can identify patterns of behavior working against you and your loved ones & challenge you to do things differently.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your feelings, possibly due to trauma? Do you lack understanding of the cause & need education on how the brain responds to trauma? Do you have relational issues or anger management struggles that lead to addictive behaviors? Do you struggle with self-worth issues and feel tired, frustrated, and confused? In therapy, you will learn to identify trauma responses, build tolerance for difficult or uncomfortable feelings, & utilize various coping skills & grounding techniques. Gain confidence, take risks to address complex issues & learn how to create healthy boundaries for relationships.
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Chelsea S Andrews
Counselor, LPCMH, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Drexel Hill, PA 19026 (Online Only)
I use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches, like EMDR.
Does managing and working through life’s challenges feel impossible at times? Is it a challenge believing you're worthy? Maybe you are feeling stuck or stagnant and sense that you need a change, however are unsure just what that is. Past and current life experiences can shape thoughts and feeling about the self, impacts relationships with others, and influences future events in sometimes unhelpful, or even harmful ways. It is my commitment to ‘meet you where you are’ when you come into my office, and build a trusting therapeutic relationship together.
I use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches, like EMDR.
Does managing and working through life’s challenges feel impossible at times? Is it a challenge believing you're worthy? Maybe you are feeling stuck or stagnant and sense that you need a change, however are unsure just what that is. Past and current life experiences can shape thoughts and feeling about the self, impacts relationships with others, and influences future events in sometimes unhelpful, or even harmful ways. It is my commitment to ‘meet you where you are’ when you come into my office, and build a trusting therapeutic relationship together.
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Debora King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collingdale, PA 19023
My clinical framework consists of Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
As an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor I am focused on providing person-centered care to help each person feel empowered in their treatment. I specialize in working with adolescences and emerging adults that have been impacted by trauma and substance use through the lifespan. I am motivated to work with my clients as they navigate major life transitions, process trauma, address the root of a problem and develop new healthy coping mechanisms.
My clinical framework consists of Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
As an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor I am focused on providing person-centered care to help each person feel empowered in their treatment. I specialize in working with adolescences and emerging adults that have been impacted by trauma and substance use through the lifespan. I am motivated to work with my clients as they navigate major life transitions, process trauma, address the root of a problem and develop new healthy coping mechanisms.
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SMF Therapy and Consultation Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Darby, PA 19023 (Online Only)
Hii.. My name is Samantha and I specialize in treatment for children, adolescents and families. My exposure to varied aspects of Behavioral Health, allows me to better understand appropriate levels of care and interventions necessary for support from intake to discharge. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which is used with individuals to process past trauma. I have worked intensively with families in the home, school and community setting to help support the identified goals/objectives
Hii.. My name is Samantha and I specialize in treatment for children, adolescents and families. My exposure to varied aspects of Behavioral Health, allows me to better understand appropriate levels of care and interventions necessary for support from intake to discharge. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which is used with individuals to process past trauma. I have worked intensively with families in the home, school and community setting to help support the identified goals/objectives
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I use a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities: cognitive-behavioral, psycho-dynamic, insight oriented, mindfulness training, hypnotherapy.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience and I have been treating clients in private practice for the past 10 years in Philadelphia.
I work with adults, children and families. I support my clients and help them learn how to cope with and overcome personal challenges, build inner strength and develop self-confidence. I create therapeutic atmosphere of respect, safety, and trust. I help my clients to recognize, discover and develop their own resources.
I listen and take interest in each client. My approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
I use a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities: cognitive-behavioral, psycho-dynamic, insight oriented, mindfulness training, hypnotherapy.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience and I have been treating clients in private practice for the past 10 years in Philadelphia.
I work with adults, children and families. I support my clients and help them learn how to cope with and overcome personal challenges, build inner strength and develop self-confidence. I create therapeutic atmosphere of respect, safety, and trust. I help my clients to recognize, discover and develop their own resources.
I listen and take interest in each client. My approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
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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.