Behavioral Issues Therapists in Villanova, PA
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Becca Starr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Villanova, PA 19085 (Online Only)
Through years of experience, I am happy to offer a safe, compassionate, gentle environment in which to work through anxiety, depression, and all aspects of your mental health. I am here to support you, without judgment, as you build boundaries and empower yourself along your healing journey. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, maternal mental health (postpartum support), and all aspects of adult mental health and wellness. I specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and structured problem solving, focusing on individuals, couples & groups.
Through years of experience, I am happy to offer a safe, compassionate, gentle environment in which to work through anxiety, depression, and all aspects of your mental health. I am here to support you, without judgment, as you build boundaries and empower yourself along your healing journey. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, maternal mental health (postpartum support), and all aspects of adult mental health and wellness. I specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and structured problem solving, focusing on individuals, couples & groups.
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Dr. Toro’s approach is client-centered, emphasizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address a range of issues. She focuses on creating a welcoming, kind, and attentive therapeutic environment that fosters emotional safety, allowing clients to openly share their concerns. By listening intently and validating emotions, she works collaboratively with clients to build treatment plans that respect their cultural values and achieve their personal goals. Her practice is dedicated to helping clients increase their self-reflection and develop healthier coping mechanisms for life’s challenges.
Dr. Toro’s approach is client-centered, emphasizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address a range of issues. She focuses on creating a welcoming, kind, and attentive therapeutic environment that fosters emotional safety, allowing clients to openly share their concerns. By listening intently and validating emotions, she works collaboratively with clients to build treatment plans that respect their cultural values and achieve their personal goals. Her practice is dedicated to helping clients increase their self-reflection and develop healthier coping mechanisms for life’s challenges.
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Goldman Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Villanova, PA 19085
As your therapist, I will develop a treatment plan with you to focus on your specific needs, utilizing psychodynamic, strategic family therapy, collaborative problem solving, experiential, and cognitive behavioral strategies.
Children, teenagers, and adults all want to feel in charge of their own lives; I believe in fostering your personal growth and change despite any obstacles you might encounter. As humans, we strive to feel capable, considered, content, centered, and connected to others. I will help you realize your inherent strengths; such as, encouraging parents to feel competent in their parenting strategies; guiding children and teens to respect and understand their parents’ values and expectations; bridging gaps in communication between couples and family members; and challenging you or your child to take new, manageable risks in your life.
As your therapist, I will develop a treatment plan with you to focus on your specific needs, utilizing psychodynamic, strategic family therapy, collaborative problem solving, experiential, and cognitive behavioral strategies.
Children, teenagers, and adults all want to feel in charge of their own lives; I believe in fostering your personal growth and change despite any obstacles you might encounter. As humans, we strive to feel capable, considered, content, centered, and connected to others. I will help you realize your inherent strengths; such as, encouraging parents to feel competent in their parenting strategies; guiding children and teens to respect and understand their parents’ values and expectations; bridging gaps in communication between couples and family members; and challenging you or your child to take new, manageable risks in your life.
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Kim Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Villanova, PA 19085 (Online Only)
You'll gain awareness into how your thoughts directly impact your behavior and learn to replace distorted and irrational beliefs.
You feel insecure, lonely, anxious, depressed, irritable. You are being bullied or have been pushed out of your friend group and feel completely alone. You are not happy and know something needs to change but you don’t know where to start. If this sounds like you then I am here to help. I specialize in working with teens and young adults learn to navigate their high school and college years. I know it can feel like you are the only one feeling the way you do right now but I can assure you that you are not alone.
You'll gain awareness into how your thoughts directly impact your behavior and learn to replace distorted and irrational beliefs.
You feel insecure, lonely, anxious, depressed, irritable. You are being bullied or have been pushed out of your friend group and feel completely alone. You are not happy and know something needs to change but you don’t know where to start. If this sounds like you then I am here to help. I specialize in working with teens and young adults learn to navigate their high school and college years. I know it can feel like you are the only one feeling the way you do right now but I can assure you that you are not alone.
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Angela Romano Lucky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Villanova, PA 19085 (Online Only)
I use an integrative wellness approach by incorporating mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches to help address your challenges.
If you experience anxiety or depression due to relationship issues, challenges with work/school, uncertainties of where your symptoms stem from I am here to help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania that specializes in working with individuals with suicidal thoughts, and domestic violence. I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults.
I use an integrative wellness approach by incorporating mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches to help address your challenges.
If you experience anxiety or depression due to relationship issues, challenges with work/school, uncertainties of where your symptoms stem from I am here to help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania that specializes in working with individuals with suicidal thoughts, and domestic violence. I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults.
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Jacqueline Siempelkamp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Villanova, PA 19085
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience (and enjoy!) working with clients of all ages. I regularly work with children as young as 4, adolescents, college-age clients, and adults alike. I am equipped to help clients who are experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, self-esteem, body image, eating habits/behaviors, divorce, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, relationships, behavioral concerns, sexuality and gender exploration (LGBTQIA+), academic or school issues, and phase of life adjustment or transitions.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience (and enjoy!) working with clients of all ages. I regularly work with children as young as 4, adolescents, college-age clients, and adults alike. I am equipped to help clients who are experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, self-esteem, body image, eating habits/behaviors, divorce, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, relationships, behavioral concerns, sexuality and gender exploration (LGBTQIA+), academic or school issues, and phase of life adjustment or transitions.
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Welcome to my practice! My practice has a focus on psychological issues affecting individuals, couples, and families. I use a combination of psychoanalytic, psychodynamic and dialectical behavioral therapies. Psychoanalytic-psychodynamic therapy strives for personal growth through insight-oriented approaches. Dialectical behavioral therapies examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and the relationships and patterns between them. Additionally, I am the Co-Director of the Psychoanalytic-Psychotherapy Certification Program at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia.
Welcome to my practice! My practice has a focus on psychological issues affecting individuals, couples, and families. I use a combination of psychoanalytic, psychodynamic and dialectical behavioral therapies. Psychoanalytic-psychodynamic therapy strives for personal growth through insight-oriented approaches. Dialectical behavioral therapies examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and the relationships and patterns between them. Additionally, I am the Co-Director of the Psychoanalytic-Psychotherapy Certification Program at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia.
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I specialize in the treatment of weight and eating disorders, depression and anxiety. provide cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on helping the client to identify thoughts and emotions associated with certain behaviors, and I infuse mindfulness techniques. Through this journey, I help clients understand how and why they are responding to situations in the way that they do, enabling them to find inner peace and lead fuller, more enriched lives. I typically meet with clients on a one-on-one basis, but I am happy to schedule sessions with concerned partners, parents or other family members together with the client.
I specialize in the treatment of weight and eating disorders, depression and anxiety. provide cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on helping the client to identify thoughts and emotions associated with certain behaviors, and I infuse mindfulness techniques. Through this journey, I help clients understand how and why they are responding to situations in the way that they do, enabling them to find inner peace and lead fuller, more enriched lives. I typically meet with clients on a one-on-one basis, but I am happy to schedule sessions with concerned partners, parents or other family members together with the client.
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I have experience working with individuals and families in areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, ADHD, behavioral issues, grief/loss, and adjustment issues.
You found me! If you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, riddled with anxiety or struggling with unwanted feelings and want to make a lifestyle change, then you have already taken the first step. I recognize how difficult it can be to seek out therapy and my passion for helping others has encouraged me to develop a supportive environment for clients to engage in treatment. As a therapist, I will actively listen to your experiences and help you process your emotions. I find it important to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental, and safe space for exploration into deeper meaning and understanding.
I have experience working with individuals and families in areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, ADHD, behavioral issues, grief/loss, and adjustment issues.
You found me! If you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, riddled with anxiety or struggling with unwanted feelings and want to make a lifestyle change, then you have already taken the first step. I recognize how difficult it can be to seek out therapy and my passion for helping others has encouraged me to develop a supportive environment for clients to engage in treatment. As a therapist, I will actively listen to your experiences and help you process your emotions. I find it important to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental, and safe space for exploration into deeper meaning and understanding.
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Thrive Counseling Center LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Villanova, PA 19085
Our lives tend to be multi-faceted works of art, made up of many roles, relationships, and responsibilities. Oftentimes, we adapt to changes in these roles and responsibilities with little or no difficulty; however there are times in our lives when change can cause distraction, negative feelings, and overall dissatisfaction with our lives. These times are when we discover our true authentic lives, within ourselves and our relationships, by engaging in therapy. During sessions, we will explore ineffective behavior patterns and perceptions to move forward into a better state of mind and lead a more fulfilling life.
Our lives tend to be multi-faceted works of art, made up of many roles, relationships, and responsibilities. Oftentimes, we adapt to changes in these roles and responsibilities with little or no difficulty; however there are times in our lives when change can cause distraction, negative feelings, and overall dissatisfaction with our lives. These times are when we discover our true authentic lives, within ourselves and our relationships, by engaging in therapy. During sessions, we will explore ineffective behavior patterns and perceptions to move forward into a better state of mind and lead a more fulfilling life.
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I am a licensed psychologist with extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapies. I strive to provide evidence-based care that is individualized to each person I work with. I collaborate with adults and couples in setting goals that are meaningful and important to them.
I am a licensed psychologist with extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapies. I strive to provide evidence-based care that is individualized to each person I work with. I collaborate with adults and couples in setting goals that are meaningful and important to them.
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Matthew Tapper's Systemic Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Villanova, PA 19085
Not only am I looking for patterns of thought, feeling and behavior, but also patterns within patterns.
Hi, I'm Matt. As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), my expertise is in reconnecting spouses and family members who genuinely seek to change their relationship. However, I also excel at applying systemic insights to many individual problems, such as anxiety, depression, anger, or low self-esteem. I find the most success with people who've tried everything else, but haven't yet been able to escape the problem they feel stuck with. Systemic insights are evidence based and backed by current research. You don't know it yet, but there's a way in which you and your experiences make sense, and I like it when things make sense.
Not only am I looking for patterns of thought, feeling and behavior, but also patterns within patterns.
Hi, I'm Matt. As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), my expertise is in reconnecting spouses and family members who genuinely seek to change their relationship. However, I also excel at applying systemic insights to many individual problems, such as anxiety, depression, anger, or low self-esteem. I find the most success with people who've tried everything else, but haven't yet been able to escape the problem they feel stuck with. Systemic insights are evidence based and backed by current research. You don't know it yet, but there's a way in which you and your experiences make sense, and I like it when things make sense.
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I utilize a mix of cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness training, emotional regulation skills, and solution-focused therapy to help you.
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am so glad you’re here. As a skilled mental health counselor with over 25 years of experience, I enjoy helping pre-teens, teens and young adults, ages 10-26, manage life’s challenges. This time in one’s life is filled with transition, identity development, and emerging independence, and these changes can often create anxiety, worry, changing moods, and lack of self-esteem. In addition to the typical changes, young people today face ever-evolving challenges in the age of social media, societal unrest & uncertainty, and significant pressure to experience success. I provide parenting support as well.
I utilize a mix of cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness training, emotional regulation skills, and solution-focused therapy to help you.
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am so glad you’re here. As a skilled mental health counselor with over 25 years of experience, I enjoy helping pre-teens, teens and young adults, ages 10-26, manage life’s challenges. This time in one’s life is filled with transition, identity development, and emerging independence, and these changes can often create anxiety, worry, changing moods, and lack of self-esteem. In addition to the typical changes, young people today face ever-evolving challenges in the age of social media, societal unrest & uncertainty, and significant pressure to experience success. I provide parenting support as well.
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I utilize an integrative approach to mental health and wellness treatment incorporating aspects of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, existential and systemic approaches to interventions and treatment planning.
I am a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT) who believes in personalized and holistic care. My experience includes treating a variety of issues such as: depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, relational problems, relationship difficulties, bipolar disorder, trauma, psychosis, substance abuse, as well as adjustment to phase of life dynamics, and issues affecting blended families. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, young adults, individuals and families and have provided clinical direction for several residential and intensive outpatient treatment programs.
I utilize an integrative approach to mental health and wellness treatment incorporating aspects of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, existential and systemic approaches to interventions and treatment planning.
I am a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT) who believes in personalized and holistic care. My experience includes treating a variety of issues such as: depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, relational problems, relationship difficulties, bipolar disorder, trauma, psychosis, substance abuse, as well as adjustment to phase of life dynamics, and issues affecting blended families. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, young adults, individuals and families and have provided clinical direction for several residential and intensive outpatient treatment programs.
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Crystal Horninger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Villanova, PA 19085 (Online Only)
I use a multidisciplinary therapeutic approach that consists of cognitive behavioral, solution-focused and mindfulness-based techniques and adjust my modality to what best helps you.
Counseling is a space where you can explore, process, heal and grow. By being vulnerable we can allow ourselves the space to reflect on who we are now and where we have come from. I believe that we deserve a space where we can feel safe, comfortable and free from judgement. In this space, we can take out some of the boxes that are stored away and discover how we can let go of what no longer serves us while creating new ways of being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world around us .
I use a multidisciplinary therapeutic approach that consists of cognitive behavioral, solution-focused and mindfulness-based techniques and adjust my modality to what best helps you.
Counseling is a space where you can explore, process, heal and grow. By being vulnerable we can allow ourselves the space to reflect on who we are now and where we have come from. I believe that we deserve a space where we can feel safe, comfortable and free from judgement. In this space, we can take out some of the boxes that are stored away and discover how we can let go of what no longer serves us while creating new ways of being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world around us .
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Are you overwhelmed by emotions or struggling with relationships, especially as a teen, young adult, or member of the queer and trans community? As a parent, do you feel unsure of how to support your child? Do you feel worried that things may never improve? At Daisy + Co. Therapy, we get what you're going through. We specialize in helping individuals and families reconnect and develop the skills needed to thrive together. We specialize in full program Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), OCD treatment, trauma care, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens, young adults and their parents.
Are you overwhelmed by emotions or struggling with relationships, especially as a teen, young adult, or member of the queer and trans community? As a parent, do you feel unsure of how to support your child? Do you feel worried that things may never improve? At Daisy + Co. Therapy, we get what you're going through. We specialize in helping individuals and families reconnect and develop the skills needed to thrive together. We specialize in full program Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), OCD treatment, trauma care, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens, young adults and their parents.
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Heather Hiller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Villanova, PA 19085 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety and use a trauma informed perspective with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral techniques.
Accepting New Clients - Telehealth/Virtual. I believe we can benefit from therapy no matter where we are in life. I have enjoyed working with individuals across the lifespan with a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, and anxiety. In our work together, we will learn how your thought patterns are helping or keeping you from meeting your goals. I am very dedicated to being the best mental health professional I can be, which is why I have been working toward my PhD since the time I became an LPC. I am continuously learning up to date ways to help my clients.
I specialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety and use a trauma informed perspective with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral techniques.
Accepting New Clients - Telehealth/Virtual. I believe we can benefit from therapy no matter where we are in life. I have enjoyed working with individuals across the lifespan with a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, and anxiety. In our work together, we will learn how your thought patterns are helping or keeping you from meeting your goals. I am very dedicated to being the best mental health professional I can be, which is why I have been working toward my PhD since the time I became an LPC. I am continuously learning up to date ways to help my clients.
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Paoli Psychological Associates is a group of mental health professionals dedicated to helping people develop the skills they need for life’s challenges. Our well-trained and experienced professionals provide quality care utilizing evidence-based approaches in a comfortable and friendly environment. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychological evaluation. Our counseling, psychotherapy, and testing services offer personalized attention and an individualized approach to helping people overcome life’s challenges, grow, and develop greater satisfaction and success. Tele-therapy is available throughout Pennsylvania.
Paoli Psychological Associates is a group of mental health professionals dedicated to helping people develop the skills they need for life’s challenges. Our well-trained and experienced professionals provide quality care utilizing evidence-based approaches in a comfortable and friendly environment. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychological evaluation. Our counseling, psychotherapy, and testing services offer personalized attention and an individualized approach to helping people overcome life’s challenges, grow, and develop greater satisfaction and success. Tele-therapy is available throughout Pennsylvania.
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Dr. Izabela Milaniak
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Villanova, PA 19085 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience in providing evidence-based therapy focusing on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and organizational skills training for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
My approach with my clients is flexibly implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques (i.e., approaches that have been scientifically proven for decades to be successful). I believe that effective therapy needs to help build skills such as understanding and regulating emotions, relaxation strategies, understanding and managing thought patterns and beliefs, communication and social skills, etc. These skills are vital in addressing anxiety and depression.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience in providing evidence-based therapy focusing on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and organizational skills training for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
My approach with my clients is flexibly implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques (i.e., approaches that have been scientifically proven for decades to be successful). I believe that effective therapy needs to help build skills such as understanding and regulating emotions, relaxation strategies, understanding and managing thought patterns and beliefs, communication and social skills, etc. These skills are vital in addressing anxiety and depression.
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Tree Of Hope Counseling
Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Villanova, PA 19085 (Online Only)
As an inclusive clinician, I have connected with hundreds of clients to help them focus on their most important goals. A common goal for all individuals is to be happy and increase their well-being. I use hands-on activities incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, somatic experiencing, expressive arts, and Brainspotting. I love counseling and incorporating mind-body interventions to assist clients in rediscovering strengths and aligning their minds, body, and energy.
As an inclusive clinician, I have connected with hundreds of clients to help them focus on their most important goals. A common goal for all individuals is to be happy and increase their well-being. I use hands-on activities incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, somatic experiencing, expressive arts, and Brainspotting. I love counseling and incorporating mind-body interventions to assist clients in rediscovering strengths and aligning their minds, body, and energy.
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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.