Behavioral Issues Therapists in Boerne, TX

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April Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPS-S, RPT-S, CCPT-S
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
I provide play therapy services to children under eight, with a specialization in children three to six. Play therapy is to children what counseling is to adults. If you are concerned about your child's behavior, developmental challenges, or disruptions in the parent- child relationship, play therapy is the recommended approach to help your child. I also offer a variety of services to enhance the parent-child dynamic including expressive art therapy, sand tray, behavioral consultation and family therapy. No matter the issue I will offer encouragement and support in an accepting environment.
I provide play therapy services to children under eight, with a specialization in children three to six. Play therapy is to children what counseling is to adults. If you are concerned about your child's behavior, developmental challenges, or disruptions in the parent- child relationship, play therapy is the recommended approach to help your child. I also offer a variety of services to enhance the parent-child dynamic including expressive art therapy, sand tray, behavioral consultation and family therapy. No matter the issue I will offer encouragement and support in an accepting environment.
(210) 361-4258 View (210) 361-4258
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Roberta M. Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
Counseling and therapy can provide new hope, helping clients discover or redefine the path to achieving goals and bringing deeper meaning to their lives. Roberta believes that each person is unique, with individual purposes and gifts. She works well with individuals, children, adolescents and families, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other integrative therapeutic techniques from a holistic perspective. Roberta has done extensive postgraduate work in art therapy and often utilizes expressive arts therapies and play therapy to help clients work through difficulties and trauma.
Counseling and therapy can provide new hope, helping clients discover or redefine the path to achieving goals and bringing deeper meaning to their lives. Roberta believes that each person is unique, with individual purposes and gifts. She works well with individuals, children, adolescents and families, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other integrative therapeutic techniques from a holistic perspective. Roberta has done extensive postgraduate work in art therapy and often utilizes expressive arts therapies and play therapy to help clients work through difficulties and trauma.
(210) 985-9082 View (210) 985-9082
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Into the Roots Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Boerne, TX 78006
We utilize multiple approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, client/child-centered therapy, and also play therapy.
Are you ready to dig deeper with us? We strive to build strong relationships and help dig deeper 'into the roots' of any challenges that you or your family may be experiencing. Our goal is to ensure that all parties feel connected throughout the treatment process as this contributes positively to the progress in and outside of therapy. We pride ourselves on how quick and efficient our setup process is. Whether or not we are the right service for you, we promise to give you a response and strive to make you feel less-alone in your searching process. Our therapists are ready to be a part of your journey.
We utilize multiple approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, client/child-centered therapy, and also play therapy.
Are you ready to dig deeper with us? We strive to build strong relationships and help dig deeper 'into the roots' of any challenges that you or your family may be experiencing. Our goal is to ensure that all parties feel connected throughout the treatment process as this contributes positively to the progress in and outside of therapy. We pride ourselves on how quick and efficient our setup process is. Whether or not we are the right service for you, we promise to give you a response and strive to make you feel less-alone in your searching process. Our therapists are ready to be a part of your journey.
(210) 405-9976 View (210) 405-9976
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Donna Carrasco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CART
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006  (Online Only)
I use a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy.
I love counseling. It is an honor for me to help people walk through difficult seasons in life. I love seeing people healed and stronger on the other side of of these difficult seasons. I work with all ages, individuals, and couples.
I use a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy.
I love counseling. It is an honor for me to help people walk through difficult seasons in life. I love seeing people healed and stronger on the other side of of these difficult seasons. I work with all ages, individuals, and couples.
(830) 396-5979 View (830) 396-5979
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Justin Wolff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
Note: During the CoronaVirus Crisis, I am offering online/telehealth sessions. Visit my website for details! I work with kids, adolescents, and adults, leading them to their "A-ha" moments. I make difficult concepts simple using humor, story-telling & analogies. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address the thoughts, feelings, beliefs and actions which may be obstacles to getting where you would like to be. I also rely heavily on Positive Psychology, which uses a strength-based approach (rather than a focus on problems). When working with Traumatic events, I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Note: During the CoronaVirus Crisis, I am offering online/telehealth sessions. Visit my website for details! I work with kids, adolescents, and adults, leading them to their "A-ha" moments. I make difficult concepts simple using humor, story-telling & analogies. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address the thoughts, feelings, beliefs and actions which may be obstacles to getting where you would like to be. I also rely heavily on Positive Psychology, which uses a strength-based approach (rather than a focus on problems). When working with Traumatic events, I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(210) 598-5105 View (210) 598-5105
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Ricardo de la Pena
MA, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78015
Hello! I am a BCBA with over 8 years in the field. I offer help to individuals of all ages with behavioral struggles. With experience in pediatrics and adults, I can provide insightful knowledge and strategies to help overcome many barriers. Let’s talk! www.upliftingaba.com
Hello! I am a BCBA with over 8 years in the field. I offer help to individuals of all ages with behavioral struggles. With experience in pediatrics and adults, I can provide insightful knowledge and strategies to help overcome many barriers. Let’s talk! www.upliftingaba.com
(830) 971-0401 View (830) 971-0401
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Randy Adkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
I enjoy working with a diverse clientele and offer hour-long early, late (as late as 7pm) appointments for busy people and accept major insurance plans. I am open to working with complicated and difficult situations or those who just need help meeting their personal goals. I love what I do and I love helping clients find what they are looking for. I want to make our sessions enjoyable and something to look forward to. I enjoy working with clients with Asperger's/Autism Spectrum Disorder. I also offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy for highly motivated clients.
I enjoy working with a diverse clientele and offer hour-long early, late (as late as 7pm) appointments for busy people and accept major insurance plans. I am open to working with complicated and difficult situations or those who just need help meeting their personal goals. I love what I do and I love helping clients find what they are looking for. I want to make our sessions enjoyable and something to look forward to. I enjoy working with clients with Asperger's/Autism Spectrum Disorder. I also offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy for highly motivated clients.
(830) 264-2064 View (830) 264-2064
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Paula Mokry With Genesis Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of stressors including anxiety, divorce, relationship difficulties, child behavioral problems, grief and loss, depression and survivors of physical and sexual abuse.
I provide confidential therapy to adults, couples, adolescents, and children. I offer an open-minded and non-judgmental approach to my clients when everyday problems become too overwhelming to handle on their own. I create a warm relaxing environment so clients feel comfortable exploring their situation and together we can find solutions. I am open to seeing either just the individual or incorporating members of the family to help achieve the best outcome through therapy. When working with children, I often use play therapy techniques including art therapy to help children express their feelings through play.
I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of stressors including anxiety, divorce, relationship difficulties, child behavioral problems, grief and loss, depression and survivors of physical and sexual abuse.
I provide confidential therapy to adults, couples, adolescents, and children. I offer an open-minded and non-judgmental approach to my clients when everyday problems become too overwhelming to handle on their own. I create a warm relaxing environment so clients feel comfortable exploring their situation and together we can find solutions. I am open to seeing either just the individual or incorporating members of the family to help achieve the best outcome through therapy. When working with children, I often use play therapy techniques including art therapy to help children express their feelings through play.
(210) 899-0584 View (210) 899-0584
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Christian Counseling Center Boerne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
Is emotional pain, anxiety, depression, or lack of focus interfering with your personal fulfillment? Life may have given you trauma, but together we can create a new and better direction. Difficult relationships, grief, unwanted or racing thoughts, cause panic attacks, sleeplessness, fears, anger, or addictions. As an experienced counselor and retired school teacher, I am trained to address these symptoms using EMDR, Prayer, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and more. Whether it's in my office in Boerne or online, Therapy can be the key in opening new doors for you.
Is emotional pain, anxiety, depression, or lack of focus interfering with your personal fulfillment? Life may have given you trauma, but together we can create a new and better direction. Difficult relationships, grief, unwanted or racing thoughts, cause panic attacks, sleeplessness, fears, anger, or addictions. As an experienced counselor and retired school teacher, I am trained to address these symptoms using EMDR, Prayer, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and more. Whether it's in my office in Boerne or online, Therapy can be the key in opening new doors for you.
(830) 224-2822 View (830) 224-2822
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Debbie Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boerne, TX 78015  (Online Only)
I support my clients on how to develop cognitive behavioral strategies to enhance their daily living. I offer reflection and guidance on identifying and extinguishing redundant and negative thought patterns that impede personal development I am an advocate for the immediacy and privacy that telehealth can offer, and I am committed to offering positive regard and respect for values and perspectives. I offer cognitive behavioral approaches and skills to cultivate personal growth and authentic self-reflection.
I support my clients on how to develop cognitive behavioral strategies to enhance their daily living. I offer reflection and guidance on identifying and extinguishing redundant and negative thought patterns that impede personal development I am an advocate for the immediacy and privacy that telehealth can offer, and I am committed to offering positive regard and respect for values and perspectives. I offer cognitive behavioral approaches and skills to cultivate personal growth and authentic self-reflection.
(830) 971-0108 View (830) 971-0108
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Jesus Aranda Bilingual
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boerne, TX 78006
I'm a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed psychologist. I am the Director of Behavioral Health team at Centric Physicians in San Antonio. Clinically, my role is to perform advanced and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of adults to help diagnose, and assist with treatment of brain degenerative diseases (dementia), traumatic brain injury, and other brain pathology. I provide services in post-acute and sub-acute care facilities in San Antonio. In addition, I do forensic assessments to help lawyers and judges answer psycholegal questions.
I'm a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed psychologist. I am the Director of Behavioral Health team at Centric Physicians in San Antonio. Clinically, my role is to perform advanced and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of adults to help diagnose, and assist with treatment of brain degenerative diseases (dementia), traumatic brain injury, and other brain pathology. I provide services in post-acute and sub-acute care facilities in San Antonio. In addition, I do forensic assessments to help lawyers and judges answer psycholegal questions.
(210) 625-8474 View (210) 625-8474
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Evelyn Ramos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, PLLC
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006  (Online Only)
Healing is a process. Whether you are working through the loss of a loved one, a major shift in your life, learning to live with a medical diagnosis, experiencing depressed mood, anxiety, or need guidance with making healthier choices to improve your sense of self, I can walk this path with you and help you reach your healthy mental and emotional goals. I have over ten years experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked in the school, private, juvenile, and hospital settings using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have incorporated Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy since 2020.
Healing is a process. Whether you are working through the loss of a loved one, a major shift in your life, learning to live with a medical diagnosis, experiencing depressed mood, anxiety, or need guidance with making healthier choices to improve your sense of self, I can walk this path with you and help you reach your healthy mental and emotional goals. I have over ten years experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked in the school, private, juvenile, and hospital settings using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have incorporated Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy since 2020.
(956) 948-9879 View (956) 948-9879
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Machelle DeStefano
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
Are you a parent that feels that they are at the end of their rope? Do you feel isolated from others and can not find any help with the way your child is acting? You know your kids have some problems socially and possibly mentally… but you can not understand what they need or want in life? I can help. I have had the opportunity to help children and parents with their behavior, learning disabilities, and autistic disabilities. I understand that each child is unique, and somethings just set them off. You think there is no reason why, but they lash out, have tantrums, and cannot tell you their emotions and feelings.
Are you a parent that feels that they are at the end of their rope? Do you feel isolated from others and can not find any help with the way your child is acting? You know your kids have some problems socially and possibly mentally… but you can not understand what they need or want in life? I can help. I have had the opportunity to help children and parents with their behavior, learning disabilities, and autistic disabilities. I understand that each child is unique, and somethings just set them off. You think there is no reason why, but they lash out, have tantrums, and cannot tell you their emotions and feelings.
(888) 623-8890 x828 View (888) 623-8890 x828
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Amber Nicole McCaleb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boerne, TX 78006
I work with a variety of issues including: self-esteem, abuse, OCD, body image, anxiety, behavioral, stress, life changes, and relationship issues.
I have experience working with clients of all ages and a passion for working with children and adolescents. As a part of my clinical training I gained experience working at a clinic specializing with children working through abuse and trauma and in an out-patient community counseling center. In addition to clinical work, I have experience in the school setting working with children experiencing behavioral issues and those facing difficulties on the autism spectrum. I also have experience with adults working through grief, depression, and life transitions, as well as parental support.
I work with a variety of issues including: self-esteem, abuse, OCD, body image, anxiety, behavioral, stress, life changes, and relationship issues.
I have experience working with clients of all ages and a passion for working with children and adolescents. As a part of my clinical training I gained experience working at a clinic specializing with children working through abuse and trauma and in an out-patient community counseling center. In addition to clinical work, I have experience in the school setting working with children experiencing behavioral issues and those facing difficulties on the autism spectrum. I also have experience with adults working through grief, depression, and life transitions, as well as parental support.
(210) 934-9613 View (210) 934-9613
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Joni Chavez-Martell
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
A variety of skilled and trained concepts are utilized to include cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, couples therapy, anger (communication and expression), dialectical behavior, and psycho-educational learning for abusive situations.
I specialize in grief, divorce, abuse, adoption, military issues, PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, personality disorders, and adjustments associated with life's negative experiences. I work with adults both in individual or couples' counseling. Iam trained in Acceptance Commitment Therapy and in trauma focus interventions.
A variety of skilled and trained concepts are utilized to include cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, couples therapy, anger (communication and expression), dialectical behavior, and psycho-educational learning for abusive situations.
I specialize in grief, divorce, abuse, adoption, military issues, PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, personality disorders, and adjustments associated with life's negative experiences. I work with adults both in individual or couples' counseling. Iam trained in Acceptance Commitment Therapy and in trauma focus interventions.
(210) 871-1175 View (210) 871-1175
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Michelle B. Viro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
Experience peace and achieve lasting change through compassionate and individualized treatment. Welcome, I am Dr. Michelle Viro, Licensed Psychologist with 20 years of extensive experience dedicated to helping children, adolescents, adults and families, who have a wide range of concerns from daily stress to serious mental health complications, make transitions through life to become fully functioning. My approach combines cognitive, behavioral, social, and developmental psychology to address issues that interfere with attaining your true potential while navigating life's path. The goal of this approach is to help you develop new perspectives and possibilities by learning to evaluate your own and others beliefs.
Experience peace and achieve lasting change through compassionate and individualized treatment. Welcome, I am Dr. Michelle Viro, Licensed Psychologist with 20 years of extensive experience dedicated to helping children, adolescents, adults and families, who have a wide range of concerns from daily stress to serious mental health complications, make transitions through life to become fully functioning. My approach combines cognitive, behavioral, social, and developmental psychology to address issues that interfere with attaining your true potential while navigating life's path. The goal of this approach is to help you develop new perspectives and possibilities by learning to evaluate your own and others beliefs.
(281) 831-9852 View (281) 831-9852
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Family Changes Play Therapy Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boerne, TX 78006
Welcome to the Family Changes Play Therapy Clinic. The Clinic specializes in play, art, and sand play therapy, to address the psychosocial, emotional and behavioral difficulties that young children, adolescents, and families experience at various stages of life. Many of these result from the loss of relationships and adjustment issues related to death, divorce, stepfamilies, and adoption.
Welcome to the Family Changes Play Therapy Clinic. The Clinic specializes in play, art, and sand play therapy, to address the psychosocial, emotional and behavioral difficulties that young children, adolescents, and families experience at various stages of life. Many of these result from the loss of relationships and adjustment issues related to death, divorce, stepfamilies, and adoption.
(210) 417-4958 View (210) 417-4958
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Yvonne Briones Elias
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78015
I utilize play therapy with children to facilitate process and communication and employ cognitive behavioral tools while working closely with parents and families.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience over twenty plus years providing family, couples, and individual counseling, play therapy, psychological assessment, and bilingual (English/Spanish) services to a client base spanning from young children to adolescents and adults. My extensive experience as a clinician and diagnostician includes working with ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anxiety based problems, depression, relational concerns, sports related concerns, and anger management, contributing to my approach to counseling grounded in the premise that the therapeutic relationship is essential in gaining meaning and resolving the conflicts that arise within our human experience.
I utilize play therapy with children to facilitate process and communication and employ cognitive behavioral tools while working closely with parents and families.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience over twenty plus years providing family, couples, and individual counseling, play therapy, psychological assessment, and bilingual (English/Spanish) services to a client base spanning from young children to adolescents and adults. My extensive experience as a clinician and diagnostician includes working with ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anxiety based problems, depression, relational concerns, sports related concerns, and anger management, contributing to my approach to counseling grounded in the premise that the therapeutic relationship is essential in gaining meaning and resolving the conflicts that arise within our human experience.
(210) 598-5195 View (210) 598-5195
Patrick M. Clancey
Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
I am especially successful with persons who are anxious and depressed, and am often able to assist them to develop new patterns of behavior that allow for the development of new responses to ongoing issues in their lives.
I am here to assist you to reach your full potential. As such, we will work together to understand and eliminate whatever holds you back from reaching your goals and obtaining whatever is necessary to make your life work. Together, we will build a future that beckons you on, and fills you with hope and peace. We will turn your problems into opportunities for growth and personal enrichment.
I am especially successful with persons who are anxious and depressed, and am often able to assist them to develop new patterns of behavior that allow for the development of new responses to ongoing issues in their lives.
I am here to assist you to reach your full potential. As such, we will work together to understand and eliminate whatever holds you back from reaching your goals and obtaining whatever is necessary to make your life work. Together, we will build a future that beckons you on, and fills you with hope and peace. We will turn your problems into opportunities for growth and personal enrichment.
(210) 428-6960 View (210) 428-6960
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Steven L Fields
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
I am an encouraging therapist who is passionate about helping others reach their goals and experience hope and healing. My therapy approach is rooted in the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have found this approach very effective with a multitude of issues. CBT is strongly supported in the professional literature as having verifiable evidence of success. As a Christian, I like the emphasis CBT has on the importance of building truth into our lives and how important it is to speak truth to ourselves.
I am an encouraging therapist who is passionate about helping others reach their goals and experience hope and healing. My therapy approach is rooted in the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have found this approach very effective with a multitude of issues. CBT is strongly supported in the professional literature as having verifiable evidence of success. As a Christian, I like the emphasis CBT has on the importance of building truth into our lives and how important it is to speak truth to ourselves.
(210) 460-6488 View (210) 460-6488
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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.