Behavioral Issues Therapists in Heath, TX

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Ryann Rich
LPC Associate, BS, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032
Ryann’s clinical experience includes play therapy, expressive arts therapy, group therapy, couples counseling, and individual talk-therapy. She has also worked with domestic violence survivors in Dallas shelters running psycho-educational groups and expressive art therapy groups with clients. She is passionate about working with adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, behavioral struggles, chronic illness, grief, self-esteem, life transitions and daily life stressors. Ryann also works with couples experiencing relational distress/conflict.
Ryann’s clinical experience includes play therapy, expressive arts therapy, group therapy, couples counseling, and individual talk-therapy. She has also worked with domestic violence survivors in Dallas shelters running psycho-educational groups and expressive art therapy groups with clients. She is passionate about working with adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, behavioral struggles, chronic illness, grief, self-esteem, life transitions and daily life stressors. Ryann also works with couples experiencing relational distress/conflict.
(214) 817-3174 View (214) 817-3174
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Dr. Jessica Holm
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032  (Online Only)
I have been providing support to adolescents and adults who are navigating a difficult season of life for nearly 15 years. I am currently serving clients throughout Texas and Florida via telehealth and offer in-home services to individuals in the Rockwall and Dallas area. I create a safe and empowering environment to support clients who are feeling anxious, depressed, fearful, or stressed. Additionally, I support clients and their families who are struggling with substance use and addiction, including behavioral addictions.
I have been providing support to adolescents and adults who are navigating a difficult season of life for nearly 15 years. I am currently serving clients throughout Texas and Florida via telehealth and offer in-home services to individuals in the Rockwall and Dallas area. I create a safe and empowering environment to support clients who are feeling anxious, depressed, fearful, or stressed. Additionally, I support clients and their families who are struggling with substance use and addiction, including behavioral addictions.
(469) 652-8601 View (469) 652-8601
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Jennifer Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
As a former teacher and school counselor, my focus is on helping children and adolescents navigate the sometimes difficult and painful challenges they face. Childhood issues such as trauma, divorce, loss, anxiety, and behavioral concerns are just a handful of tough issues our children encounter. To help them find their voices and work through struggles, talk, play and expressive arts therapy are utilized in counseling sessions.
As a former teacher and school counselor, my focus is on helping children and adolescents navigate the sometimes difficult and painful challenges they face. Childhood issues such as trauma, divorce, loss, anxiety, and behavioral concerns are just a handful of tough issues our children encounter. To help them find their voices and work through struggles, talk, play and expressive arts therapy are utilized in counseling sessions.
(469) 649-7980 View (469) 649-7980
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Rockwall Heath Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMSW, LPC, BCBC, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032
Our focus areas: Narcissism & abuse, play facilitated therapy, infertility, child & teen behavior & self-control issues, grief & loss, adult & teen ADD/ADHD, trauma, teen issues, blended families/divorce & post-divorce care, family reunification, couples counseling: in crisis, pre-marital, communication & infidelity, & adoption.
At Rockwall Heath Counseling, our Dallas area clients know we provide a superior level of care & therapeutic excellence in areas that promote healing, growth & confidence in your counseling process. Our team treats grief & loss, neurodivergence/ADHD, marriage counseling, infidelity, infertility, narcissistic & abusive relationships, play therapy, blended & divorced families, family reunification, with over 35+ specialties & certifications and a 60+ combined years of counseling experience. Counseling ages 6 through adult, we are committed to your growth, change & healing. Change is hard but change is what we do.
Our focus areas: Narcissism & abuse, play facilitated therapy, infertility, child & teen behavior & self-control issues, grief & loss, adult & teen ADD/ADHD, trauma, teen issues, blended families/divorce & post-divorce care, family reunification, couples counseling: in crisis, pre-marital, communication & infidelity, & adoption.
At Rockwall Heath Counseling, our Dallas area clients know we provide a superior level of care & therapeutic excellence in areas that promote healing, growth & confidence in your counseling process. Our team treats grief & loss, neurodivergence/ADHD, marriage counseling, infidelity, infertility, narcissistic & abusive relationships, play therapy, blended & divorced families, family reunification, with over 35+ specialties & certifications and a 60+ combined years of counseling experience. Counseling ages 6 through adult, we are committed to your growth, change & healing. Change is hard but change is what we do.
(214) 833-9209 View (214) 833-9209
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Aimee Diane Halloran
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, CRC, BCN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
As a counselor specializing in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral issues, ADHD, insomnia, TBI, Autism, and memory challenges, I'm here to empathetically listen and support you on your journey. I value clients who are motivated to engage in a collaboration, aiming to cultivate self-regulation and coping skills that can enhance their daily lives. I am drawn to those who share an eagerness to enhance both cognitive functioning and emotional regulation, driven by a desire to be a better person, spouse, parent, sibling or supportive person to others. I work with clients of all ages across the lifespan.
As a counselor specializing in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral issues, ADHD, insomnia, TBI, Autism, and memory challenges, I'm here to empathetically listen and support you on your journey. I value clients who are motivated to engage in a collaboration, aiming to cultivate self-regulation and coping skills that can enhance their daily lives. I am drawn to those who share an eagerness to enhance both cognitive functioning and emotional regulation, driven by a desire to be a better person, spouse, parent, sibling or supportive person to others. I work with clients of all ages across the lifespan.
(972) 433-5827 View (972) 433-5827
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Sandra J Shields
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032
Choosing psychotherapy is a positive life changing decision for yourself and your family. My practice focuses on the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families in a warm caring private office setting. A large part of my practice is children and adolescents. I love working with them and have many years of training in play therapy. Some of the most frequent problems addressed are behavioral, ADHD, abuse, grief and loss and divorce issues. I also see a lot of women in my practice and address women's issues. Many women have difficulty coping with relationship problems, depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, grief and loss and divorce.
Choosing psychotherapy is a positive life changing decision for yourself and your family. My practice focuses on the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families in a warm caring private office setting. A large part of my practice is children and adolescents. I love working with them and have many years of training in play therapy. Some of the most frequent problems addressed are behavioral, ADHD, abuse, grief and loss and divorce issues. I also see a lot of women in my practice and address women's issues. Many women have difficulty coping with relationship problems, depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, grief and loss and divorce.
(972) 992-5217 View (972) 992-5217
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Dr. Jill M. Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
In my 19 years of practice, I've worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, anger, behavioral problems, grief/loss, adjustment issues, and many other difficulties.
I seek to assist individuals, couples, families, and organizations to resolve a wide range of difficulties and achieve their goals. I offer traditional talk therapy for adolescents and adults, online counseling, play therapy, parent coaching, consulting services, testing and assessments, trauma resolution therapy, equine assisted therapy and organizational effectiveness programs and services.
In my 19 years of practice, I've worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, anger, behavioral problems, grief/loss, adjustment issues, and many other difficulties.
I seek to assist individuals, couples, families, and organizations to resolve a wide range of difficulties and achieve their goals. I offer traditional talk therapy for adolescents and adults, online counseling, play therapy, parent coaching, consulting services, testing and assessments, trauma resolution therapy, equine assisted therapy and organizational effectiveness programs and services.
(903) 742-4067 View (903) 742-4067
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Teen Counseling @ Embrace New Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032
🅟🅐🅡🅔🅝🅣🅢: Have you noticed a change in your teen's behavior? Do they seem more depressed or irritable than usual? 🅣🅔🅔🅝🅢: Are you feeling stress related to school, home or friends? Embrace NEW LIFE provides a SAFE space for your teen to explore boundaries, connection & mindfulness. SENIORs-to-COLLEGE: we provide structure and support for this key transition year. We provide VIDEO sessions as needed. << 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 >> ☏ 𝕋𝕠𝕕𝕒𝕪!
🅟🅐🅡🅔🅝🅣🅢: Have you noticed a change in your teen's behavior? Do they seem more depressed or irritable than usual? 🅣🅔🅔🅝🅢: Are you feeling stress related to school, home or friends? Embrace NEW LIFE provides a SAFE space for your teen to explore boundaries, connection & mindfulness. SENIORs-to-COLLEGE: we provide structure and support for this key transition year. We provide VIDEO sessions as needed. << 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 >> ☏ 𝕋𝕠𝕕𝕒𝕪!
(972) 460-9288 View (972) 460-9288
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Erin Tatum James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
I conduct a private practice with a main purpose of providing an environment in which individuals feel empowered to change the quality of their lives in regards to communication, relationships, and mental health. I have had a variety of experiences with adolescents, inpatient mental health hospitals, mobile psychological evaluations, intensive inpatient and outpatient assessments, marriage & family therapy, in-home counseling, and residential treatment centers. I also provide christian based counseling where there is a need. It is my counseling goal to help provide the skills needed to achieve full body wellness.
I conduct a private practice with a main purpose of providing an environment in which individuals feel empowered to change the quality of their lives in regards to communication, relationships, and mental health. I have had a variety of experiences with adolescents, inpatient mental health hospitals, mobile psychological evaluations, intensive inpatient and outpatient assessments, marriage & family therapy, in-home counseling, and residential treatment centers. I also provide christian based counseling where there is a need. It is my counseling goal to help provide the skills needed to achieve full body wellness.
(214) 499-9436 View (214) 499-9436
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Katheryn Chaney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032
I believe in creating an environment which serves as a ‘soft place to land’ for my clients. When children are challenged, the entire family is challenged. By creating a positive environment where children feel accepted, valued, and safe, they are able to make sense of their world by expressing themselves in a way that feels natural to them. Children do not always have words to communicate their struggles and can become overwhelmed by big emotions. As a Registered Play Therapist, I strive to give voice to these challenges and support caregivers in navigating the sometimes difficult and very important job of parenting.
I believe in creating an environment which serves as a ‘soft place to land’ for my clients. When children are challenged, the entire family is challenged. By creating a positive environment where children feel accepted, valued, and safe, they are able to make sense of their world by expressing themselves in a way that feels natural to them. Children do not always have words to communicate their struggles and can become overwhelmed by big emotions. As a Registered Play Therapist, I strive to give voice to these challenges and support caregivers in navigating the sometimes difficult and very important job of parenting.
(469) 345-8820 View (469) 345-8820
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Counseling and Wellness of Heath
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
Life and relationships can be difficult and painful. Sometimes you're left feeling "stuck." Our therapists offer counseling for those who want to improve their lives, alleviate anxiety or depression, & build positive relationships. We provide a warm space where we can discuss your situation and develop a plan that allows you to feel some relief from your current circumstances. We encourage clients by providing practical tools in the first session that can help with stress, depression, anxiety, & conflict. We will work together on a plan to help you in your everyday life. You will leave feeling relieved.
Life and relationships can be difficult and painful. Sometimes you're left feeling "stuck." Our therapists offer counseling for those who want to improve their lives, alleviate anxiety or depression, & build positive relationships. We provide a warm space where we can discuss your situation and develop a plan that allows you to feel some relief from your current circumstances. We encourage clients by providing practical tools in the first session that can help with stress, depression, anxiety, & conflict. We will work together on a plan to help you in your everyday life. You will leave feeling relieved.
(214) 833-9025 View (214) 833-9025
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Biblical Counseling @ Embrace New Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, PsyD , (ABD)
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
Struggling with relationship hurdles? Battling anxiety or overwhelming panic? Haunted by lingering trauma? You're far from being on your own. Here's the bright side – there's a beacon of hope. We don't offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we base our counseling on a Biblical foundation with the best from neuroscience and wellness – into tailored counseling crafted just for you. But beyond techniques, what truly matters is our connection. Our sessions are your safe haven, where warmth and understanding thrive. Remember, YouMatter, and we're here to help.
Struggling with relationship hurdles? Battling anxiety or overwhelming panic? Haunted by lingering trauma? You're far from being on your own. Here's the bright side – there's a beacon of hope. We don't offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we base our counseling on a Biblical foundation with the best from neuroscience and wellness – into tailored counseling crafted just for you. But beyond techniques, what truly matters is our connection. Our sessions are your safe haven, where warmth and understanding thrive. Remember, YouMatter, and we're here to help.
(469) 203-4989 View (469) 203-4989
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ADULTs & COUPLEs @ Embrace New Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
(469) 273-1765 View (469) 273-1765
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Gina Namie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032
I am a Multi-State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years’ experience working with children, teens, adults, & couples. I have experience working in school systems, therapeutic day schools, victim advocacy, trauma survivors, client representation in court, & supporting both adults and couples through life transitions and system issues. I have worked extensively with parents going through divorce, including parent coaching and successful coparenting post-divorce. I am trained in Level 1 Gottman Method to assist couples by implementing targeted interventions to increase communication & enhance couple’s conflict regulation.
I am a Multi-State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years’ experience working with children, teens, adults, & couples. I have experience working in school systems, therapeutic day schools, victim advocacy, trauma survivors, client representation in court, & supporting both adults and couples through life transitions and system issues. I have worked extensively with parents going through divorce, including parent coaching and successful coparenting post-divorce. I am trained in Level 1 Gottman Method to assist couples by implementing targeted interventions to increase communication & enhance couple’s conflict regulation.
(214) 833-0530 View (214) 833-0530
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Natalie Shepherd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Is your child or family struggling with significant life changes? I have 22 yrs of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. As an experienced and compassionate therapist, I am ready to work with you to find practical solutions for whatever challenges you are facing. My approach to counseling is collaborative, strength-based, and non-judgmental. I understand that making the decision to find help can be hard enough. Finding the right therapist shouldn't be hard too. Call me today and let's talk about how I can work with you to help you reach your goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Is your child or family struggling with significant life changes? I have 22 yrs of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. As an experienced and compassionate therapist, I am ready to work with you to find practical solutions for whatever challenges you are facing. My approach to counseling is collaborative, strength-based, and non-judgmental. I understand that making the decision to find help can be hard enough. Finding the right therapist shouldn't be hard too. Call me today and let's talk about how I can work with you to help you reach your goals.
(214) 242-6823 View (214) 242-6823
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Jennifer Milligan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
Hi! Whether this is your first attempt or your last effort to find help, I am happy you’re here. Having worked in the school setting the last 10 years, I know that times are really tough for our kids. As parents, we may not know how to handle the things our kids go through, or even understand. I want to help by providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth to process their emotions and teach them healthy coping skills to get them through life’s difficult times.
Hi! Whether this is your first attempt or your last effort to find help, I am happy you’re here. Having worked in the school setting the last 10 years, I know that times are really tough for our kids. As parents, we may not know how to handle the things our kids go through, or even understand. I want to help by providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth to process their emotions and teach them healthy coping skills to get them through life’s difficult times.
(214) 609-1647 View (214) 609-1647
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Patty Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
I am passionate about helping people move toward emotional healing in an open therapeutic environment that fosters trust and compassion. My focus is to help children, adolescents, adults and families address difficulties related to identity, fear and anxiety, depression, grief, and abusive/dysfunctional relationships. I want to assist individuals improve communication, build healthy boundaries, and find empowerment through self awareness.
I am passionate about helping people move toward emotional healing in an open therapeutic environment that fosters trust and compassion. My focus is to help children, adolescents, adults and families address difficulties related to identity, fear and anxiety, depression, grief, and abusive/dysfunctional relationships. I want to assist individuals improve communication, build healthy boundaries, and find empowerment through self awareness.
(972) 236-7682 View (972) 236-7682
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Cary Scott Counseling
Counselor, MA, CSC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
Are you searching for a therapist that is experienced, enthusiastic and committed to helping you through challenges with relationships, self-confidence, and anxiety? My focus is with individuals and couples that are struggling with communication, stress, and feeling worthy. Stop getting caught in the same frustrating loop over and over. Stop second guessing yourself. Start feeling better and enjoying life!
Are you searching for a therapist that is experienced, enthusiastic and committed to helping you through challenges with relationships, self-confidence, and anxiety? My focus is with individuals and couples that are struggling with communication, stress, and feeling worthy. Stop getting caught in the same frustrating loop over and over. Stop second guessing yourself. Start feeling better and enjoying life!
(972) 454-4286 x703 View (972) 454-4286 x703
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Stacye Corley-Norlin, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
Sometimes, thoughts and emotions overwhelm us to the point we feel paralyzed or powerless to effect change for ourselves. Maybe you have experienced a loss or trauma & find you are struggling to heal & move forward. Perhaps, it is your teenager or your marriage that is hurting and you just aren't sure how to help. You might just be looking for clarity or direction on your journey through life. Whatever you are facing, let's work together to make those challenges become purposeful experiences.
Sometimes, thoughts and emotions overwhelm us to the point we feel paralyzed or powerless to effect change for ourselves. Maybe you have experienced a loss or trauma & find you are struggling to heal & move forward. Perhaps, it is your teenager or your marriage that is hurting and you just aren't sure how to help. You might just be looking for clarity or direction on your journey through life. Whatever you are facing, let's work together to make those challenges become purposeful experiences.
(972) 885-3611 View (972) 885-3611
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Lauren Coats
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSONS SESSIONS! Life and relationships can be difficult and painful. Sometimes you're left feeling "stuck." I offer counseling for those who want to improve their lives, alleviate anxiety or depression, & build positive relationships. I provide a warm space where we can discuss your situation and develop a plan that allows you to feel some relief from your current circumstances. I encourage clients by providing practical tools in the first session that can help with stress, depression, anxiety, & conflict. We will work together on a plan to help you in your everyday life. You will leave feeling relieved.
NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSONS SESSIONS! Life and relationships can be difficult and painful. Sometimes you're left feeling "stuck." I offer counseling for those who want to improve their lives, alleviate anxiety or depression, & build positive relationships. I provide a warm space where we can discuss your situation and develop a plan that allows you to feel some relief from your current circumstances. I encourage clients by providing practical tools in the first session that can help with stress, depression, anxiety, & conflict. We will work together on a plan to help you in your everyday life. You will leave feeling relieved.
(972) 992-5957 View (972) 992-5957
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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.