Behavioral Issues Therapists in The Woodlands, TX

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Marcia Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
My specialty is in wellness using alternative methods to medication if needed to improve depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and overall behavioral health.
I provide counseling to clients of all ages with various tha include anxiety, stress, anger,depression, substance use, sleep deprivation and behavioral nutrition concerns. I utilize health psychology, mental health education, substance use education and yoga principles within practice as I work with clients. Overall wellness is the focus for the clients I work with which includes, nutrition, sleep and exercise while working on their emotional and behavioral concerns. I implement the Strengthening Families program for those families that are in need of creating a healthy environment that promotes positive experiences in family life.
My specialty is in wellness using alternative methods to medication if needed to improve depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and overall behavioral health.
I provide counseling to clients of all ages with various tha include anxiety, stress, anger,depression, substance use, sleep deprivation and behavioral nutrition concerns. I utilize health psychology, mental health education, substance use education and yoga principles within practice as I work with clients. Overall wellness is the focus for the clients I work with which includes, nutrition, sleep and exercise while working on their emotional and behavioral concerns. I implement the Strengthening Families program for those families that are in need of creating a healthy environment that promotes positive experiences in family life.
(281) 462-5635 View (281) 462-5635
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Angela Calderon
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I have extensive Knowledge creating individualized programs to stimulate and potentialize cognitive, emotional, behavioral and social skills.
I am a Bilingual Educational Counselor, graduated from the University El Bosque, in Bogota/Colombia(2004), where I obtained the title of Psychologist. I Completed 2 and 1/2 years of practice in Neuropsychology at the Bosque Hospital-Bogota/Colombia. I have 20 years of experience applying neropsychology, Clinical Psychology, School Psychology and Special Education. I have TEA certifications as a Generalist EC-4; Special Education EC-12, bilingual Education EC-12 &, School Counselor EC-12. I obtained my masters in Counseling Education, and I worked one-on-one with children with a variety of learning disabilities, and their families.
I have extensive Knowledge creating individualized programs to stimulate and potentialize cognitive, emotional, behavioral and social skills.
I am a Bilingual Educational Counselor, graduated from the University El Bosque, in Bogota/Colombia(2004), where I obtained the title of Psychologist. I Completed 2 and 1/2 years of practice in Neuropsychology at the Bosque Hospital-Bogota/Colombia. I have 20 years of experience applying neropsychology, Clinical Psychology, School Psychology and Special Education. I have TEA certifications as a Generalist EC-4; Special Education EC-12, bilingual Education EC-12 &, School Counselor EC-12. I obtained my masters in Counseling Education, and I worked one-on-one with children with a variety of learning disabilities, and their families.
(713) 766-5586 View (713) 766-5586
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Lauren Pasqua
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
With my background in behavior management, DBT, TBRI, & parent coaching, you & your child will learn to ride the waves of emotions.
Are you worried about your child? Struggling with meltdowns, crying, yelling, or even aggressive outbursts? As a parent it breaks your heart to see your child so overwhelmed by their feelings. You know they feel things very deeply, but the dramatic highs and lows are exhausting. You wish they could calm themselves down and cope with big feelings well. Seeing your child so upset makes you feel like a failure as a parent. You worry their behavior keeps them from making friends. You long for peace and harmony in your home. Every book or person has a different idea of how to help. You feel lost and confused on what to do next.
With my background in behavior management, DBT, TBRI, & parent coaching, you & your child will learn to ride the waves of emotions.
Are you worried about your child? Struggling with meltdowns, crying, yelling, or even aggressive outbursts? As a parent it breaks your heart to see your child so overwhelmed by their feelings. You know they feel things very deeply, but the dramatic highs and lows are exhausting. You wish they could calm themselves down and cope with big feelings well. Seeing your child so upset makes you feel like a failure as a parent. You worry their behavior keeps them from making friends. You long for peace and harmony in your home. Every book or person has a different idea of how to help. You feel lost and confused on what to do next.
(281) 783-3612 View (281) 783-3612
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Thriving Child Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
We specialize behavioral treatments for acting-out behaviors and therapy for children and teens with anxiety and depression.
Watching your child struggle is very hard and causes parents to feel alone and helpless. Parents ask themselves, "How will this person help my child? Will things get better?" Doctors at the Thriving Child Center are licensed psychologists who specialize in helping children, adolescents, and their families with treatments that really work and are supported by science and research. We will guide you through the process of finding out what is wrong, making a treatment plan to address your specific concerns, and using a treatment that works and is tailored to help your family.
We specialize behavioral treatments for acting-out behaviors and therapy for children and teens with anxiety and depression.
Watching your child struggle is very hard and causes parents to feel alone and helpless. Parents ask themselves, "How will this person help my child? Will things get better?" Doctors at the Thriving Child Center are licensed psychologists who specialize in helping children, adolescents, and their families with treatments that really work and are supported by science and research. We will guide you through the process of finding out what is wrong, making a treatment plan to address your specific concerns, and using a treatment that works and is tailored to help your family.
(281) 378-7853 View (281) 378-7853
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Amanda Schramm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Most of my clients have struggled with unresolved trauma resulting in mental or behavioral issues.
Hi! My name is Mandy Schramm. I've been working in the mental health field since 2015, but practicing counseling since 2020. I have Master's degrees in both Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My background mainly has been working with adolescents in residential and inpatient settings struggling with mental health and behavioral issues. My work with adolescents in long term programs has afforded me the opportunity to see how different environments and family systems shape youth growth and needs. I also work with adults struggling with mental health, ineffective coping skills, poor social supports, and trauma.
Most of my clients have struggled with unresolved trauma resulting in mental or behavioral issues.
Hi! My name is Mandy Schramm. I've been working in the mental health field since 2015, but practicing counseling since 2020. I have Master's degrees in both Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My background mainly has been working with adolescents in residential and inpatient settings struggling with mental health and behavioral issues. My work with adolescents in long term programs has afforded me the opportunity to see how different environments and family systems shape youth growth and needs. I also work with adults struggling with mental health, ineffective coping skills, poor social supports, and trauma.
(936) 220-3725 View (936) 220-3725
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Hayley Finley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77382
I collaborate with families to help address behavioral problems, parenting concerns, and any family conflict.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I strive to create deep and meaningful connections with my clients in order for them to feel safe enough to explore whatever it is that brought them to therapy. My role as counselor is to assist you in finding what works best for you when it comes to managing your mental health or just life in general. Being a part of someone’s journey in counseling and witnessing their growth and empowerment is such a great honor.
I collaborate with families to help address behavioral problems, parenting concerns, and any family conflict.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I strive to create deep and meaningful connections with my clients in order for them to feel safe enough to explore whatever it is that brought them to therapy. My role as counselor is to assist you in finding what works best for you when it comes to managing your mental health or just life in general. Being a part of someone’s journey in counseling and witnessing their growth and empowerment is such a great honor.
(281) 247-6724 View (281) 247-6724
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Jessica Marie Sohns Supervised By Jennifer Cain Lpc-S Rpt-S
LPC Intern, MEd, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77354
Have you, or if you are a parent, your child, experienced a medical trauma? It can feel scary, isolating, hopeless, and stigmatizing. Are you feeling anxious? Lonely? Depressed? Is your child suddenly changing their behavior, having emotional outbursts, trouble in school, to the point where you feel like you've tried everything, but nothing has helped? I am passionate about helping individuals navigate these experiences so that they can move forward with confidence and hope with the tools they need to break out of these cycles and find their own healing and wholeness.
Have you, or if you are a parent, your child, experienced a medical trauma? It can feel scary, isolating, hopeless, and stigmatizing. Are you feeling anxious? Lonely? Depressed? Is your child suddenly changing their behavior, having emotional outbursts, trouble in school, to the point where you feel like you've tried everything, but nothing has helped? I am passionate about helping individuals navigate these experiences so that they can move forward with confidence and hope with the tools they need to break out of these cycles and find their own healing and wholeness.
(832) 979-6209 View (832) 979-6209
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Alicia Gregg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Discouragement comes in many forms. My goal is to provide a compassionate environment addressing the discouragement of anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem issues, and other situational stressors. In therapy we collaborate to explore life problems and implement change. With children, my goal is to develop a safe and secure child-centered relationship emphasizing acceptance and empathy. The parent-child relationship is the most important factor for a child’s well-being, so I enjoy helping parents learn to use child-centered techniques to effectively respond to their children’s emotional and behavioral needs.
Discouragement comes in many forms. My goal is to provide a compassionate environment addressing the discouragement of anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem issues, and other situational stressors. In therapy we collaborate to explore life problems and implement change. With children, my goal is to develop a safe and secure child-centered relationship emphasizing acceptance and empathy. The parent-child relationship is the most important factor for a child’s well-being, so I enjoy helping parents learn to use child-centered techniques to effectively respond to their children’s emotional and behavioral needs.
(936) 237-3320 View (936) 237-3320
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Adrienne R. Asby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77381
While it is important to me to offer an individualized experience, I practice from an Adlerian approach and use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
As your therapist, my hope is to provide empowerment, education, and encouragement to build on your existing strengths. Within a comfortable and trusting environment, we can begin to break down barriers and faulty beliefs that hold you back. We will work towards new ways of thinking in order to move you forward to a place of hope and healing.
While it is important to me to offer an individualized experience, I practice from an Adlerian approach and use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
As your therapist, my hope is to provide empowerment, education, and encouragement to build on your existing strengths. Within a comfortable and trusting environment, we can begin to break down barriers and faulty beliefs that hold you back. We will work towards new ways of thinking in order to move you forward to a place of hope and healing.
(346) 245-5098 View (346) 245-5098
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L & A Professional Services LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Here at our center, the goal is to provide holistic mental-health therapy services. We practice empirically-based methods for our patients with a focus on affect, behavioral, and cognitive processes. As a team, we design your treatment plan with the patient's goals in mind. Our optimal goal is for patients to establish the areas they wish to change, experience the therapeutic process in diversified ways, and be afforded the support needed to accomplish their goals in therapy. In general, we look for evidence of change through obtaining both informal and formal feedback.
Here at our center, the goal is to provide holistic mental-health therapy services. We practice empirically-based methods for our patients with a focus on affect, behavioral, and cognitive processes. As a team, we design your treatment plan with the patient's goals in mind. Our optimal goal is for patients to establish the areas they wish to change, experience the therapeutic process in diversified ways, and be afforded the support needed to accomplish their goals in therapy. In general, we look for evidence of change through obtaining both informal and formal feedback.
(936) 237-7020 View (936) 237-7020
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Priscilla Carrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEdS, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Waitlist for new clients
I tend to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to work with clients but tailor my approach to each individual client.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have always known that helping people was what I wanted to do. I believe that we all do the best that we can with what is presented to us but can get stuck trying to manage life's challenges and dealing with past, impactful experiences. I believe that, with a willingness to reflect on self and to try new skills, anyone can change and regain control of his or her life. I really enjoy helping clients work through traumatic experiences but also work with general anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and everyday stress.
I tend to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to work with clients but tailor my approach to each individual client.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have always known that helping people was what I wanted to do. I believe that we all do the best that we can with what is presented to us but can get stuck trying to manage life's challenges and dealing with past, impactful experiences. I believe that, with a willingness to reflect on self and to try new skills, anyone can change and regain control of his or her life. I really enjoy helping clients work through traumatic experiences but also work with general anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and everyday stress.
(281) 954-3685 View (281) 954-3685
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Ian Baker Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I am a counselor and co-owner of Third Coast Counseling and Wellness. My masters degree is in Clinical Psychology and I have been working in the behavioral health field for over 10 years. I have worked in both private practice and public mental health services. I treat patients with and without health insurance using evidenced-based practices and down-to-earth sessions.
I am a counselor and co-owner of Third Coast Counseling and Wellness. My masters degree is in Clinical Psychology and I have been working in the behavioral health field for over 10 years. I have worked in both private practice and public mental health services. I treat patients with and without health insurance using evidenced-based practices and down-to-earth sessions.
(281) 623-4454 View (281) 623-4454
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Statewide Serenity Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380  (Online Only)
I am certified as a Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT) and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.
Are you or a loved one suffering from emotional stress, depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, or anxiety? Are you questioning the endurance of your relationships or marriage? Now is the time to make changes to improve your quality of life. My passion for family, ministry, and living my divine purpose of serving others, can provide the support that you need. I have experience with addressing a variety of symptoms and diagnoses, and enjoy working with diverse populations to reach their potential to achieve stability.
I am certified as a Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT) and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.
Are you or a loved one suffering from emotional stress, depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, or anxiety? Are you questioning the endurance of your relationships or marriage? Now is the time to make changes to improve your quality of life. My passion for family, ministry, and living my divine purpose of serving others, can provide the support that you need. I have experience with addressing a variety of symptoms and diagnoses, and enjoy working with diverse populations to reach their potential to achieve stability.
(936) 260-2584 View (936) 260-2584
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Darya Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
My experience includes working with clients coping with anxiety, self-harming behaviors, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, LGBTQ+, and behavioral issues.
Congratulations on taking a big step towards a more fulfilling life. Are you unmotivated, hopeless, depressed, anxious, stuck, or feel disconnected? Have you experienced trauma or emotional distress through a life experience? My goal is to provide you with knowledge and individualized appropriate treatment. Most importantly, I will commit to supporting you as you walk the path towards experiencing a better quality of life. Together, we will work through challenging events, while rebuilding your confidence and empowerment.
My experience includes working with clients coping with anxiety, self-harming behaviors, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, LGBTQ+, and behavioral issues.
Congratulations on taking a big step towards a more fulfilling life. Are you unmotivated, hopeless, depressed, anxious, stuck, or feel disconnected? Have you experienced trauma or emotional distress through a life experience? My goal is to provide you with knowledge and individualized appropriate treatment. Most importantly, I will commit to supporting you as you walk the path towards experiencing a better quality of life. Together, we will work through challenging events, while rebuilding your confidence and empowerment.
(281) 801-1347 View (281) 801-1347
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Jennifer Doyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I provide a person-centered, strengths-based approach and combine this with cognitive- behavioral techniques.
I have worked with adults, children, teens, and families for over 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I was originally licensed in Oklahoma in 2004 and became licensed in Texas when I moved here in 2013. At that time, I started my private practice. I am accepting adolescent clients (ages 12 and older) and adults at this time. I provide both mental health and substance use counseling (as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor).
I provide a person-centered, strengths-based approach and combine this with cognitive- behavioral techniques.
I have worked with adults, children, teens, and families for over 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I was originally licensed in Oklahoma in 2004 and became licensed in Texas when I moved here in 2013. At that time, I started my private practice. I am accepting adolescent clients (ages 12 and older) and adults at this time. I provide both mental health and substance use counseling (as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor).
(832) 639-1161 View (832) 639-1161
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Jacquelyn Shair
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380  (Online Only)
Jacquelyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP), and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART). She has over 7 years of professional experience working with clients of all ages who are struggling to cope with conditions or concerns related to family conflict, anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, ADHD, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, grief, OCD, oppositional defiance disorder, low self-esteem, and sexual trauma.
Jacquelyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP), and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART). She has over 7 years of professional experience working with clients of all ages who are struggling to cope with conditions or concerns related to family conflict, anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, ADHD, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, grief, OCD, oppositional defiance disorder, low self-esteem, and sexual trauma.
(936) 287-3861 View (936) 287-3861
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Michelle Garcia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77387
I provide community based and Telehealth services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities as well as other diagnoses like AD/HD, depression, anxiety, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I offer testing to look at diagnosis, treatment or school services, as well as for obtaining citizenship/immigration purposes, veterans benefits, guardianship, and other court purposes. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I provide consultation to organizations and give presentations on many topics. I offer counseling and behavioral services and conduct groups, including a PEERS social skills group.
I provide community based and Telehealth services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities as well as other diagnoses like AD/HD, depression, anxiety, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I offer testing to look at diagnosis, treatment or school services, as well as for obtaining citizenship/immigration purposes, veterans benefits, guardianship, and other court purposes. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I provide consultation to organizations and give presentations on many topics. I offer counseling and behavioral services and conduct groups, including a PEERS social skills group.
(281) 713-9559 View (281) 713-9559
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Stephanie Walsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
There is HOPE for bringing your family through hard times. I focus on helping children with a variety of concerns from behavior issues at home or in school to traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, divorce, and more. I counsel the child, the whole family or just the parents depending on what everyone needs. Adults who are dealing with anxiety or know they have experienced trauma in their life, this does not have to control you any longer, I can help.
There is HOPE for bringing your family through hard times. I focus on helping children with a variety of concerns from behavior issues at home or in school to traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, divorce, and more. I counsel the child, the whole family or just the parents depending on what everyone needs. Adults who are dealing with anxiety or know they have experienced trauma in their life, this does not have to control you any longer, I can help.
(281) 730-5336 View (281) 730-5336
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Josh Parham Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I believe everyone has the power to change and improve their lives, no matter what the situation. As a counselor, it is my job to help people realize their potential and assist them in making the changes they wish to achieve. Using a blend of cognitive behavioral, EMDR, existential, and gestalt techniques, I help clients develop coping skills, identify problematic thinking patterns and behaviors, and improve their emotional well being. My office is a safe, warm, welcoming environment. I am non-judgmental, and respectful of my clients' beliefs and lifestyles. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist.
I believe everyone has the power to change and improve their lives, no matter what the situation. As a counselor, it is my job to help people realize their potential and assist them in making the changes they wish to achieve. Using a blend of cognitive behavioral, EMDR, existential, and gestalt techniques, I help clients develop coping skills, identify problematic thinking patterns and behaviors, and improve their emotional well being. My office is a safe, warm, welcoming environment. I am non-judgmental, and respectful of my clients' beliefs and lifestyles. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist.
(281) 968-4350 View (281) 968-4350
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Dr. Shaun Lester
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
We might use psychological testing, behavioral interventions, cognitive therapy, etc.
Really, I am a professional tool. I consider myself an instument to be used in your life to help you redesign, renovate, remodel, and/or rebuild your life. Everyone, at some point in their life, feels like the walls are caving in. Typically, we are good do-it-yourselfers and make repairs easily. However, life can get out of hand and the repairs can get too big for us to fix it alone. Let me help you assess the damage, redesign your blueprint, and equip you with the skills to..."Git-R-Done." It would be my honor to work alongside you.
We might use psychological testing, behavioral interventions, cognitive therapy, etc.
Really, I am a professional tool. I consider myself an instument to be used in your life to help you redesign, renovate, remodel, and/or rebuild your life. Everyone, at some point in their life, feels like the walls are caving in. Typically, we are good do-it-yourselfers and make repairs easily. However, life can get out of hand and the repairs can get too big for us to fix it alone. Let me help you assess the damage, redesign your blueprint, and equip you with the skills to..."Git-R-Done." It would be my honor to work alongside you.
(713) 234-1142 View (713) 234-1142
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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.