Behavioral Issues Treatment Centers in Bellflower, CA
Evolve Treatment specializes in teens ages 12-17 struggling with dual diagnosis, high-risk/self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation, trauma, and other mental health, substance use, or behavioral issues. At the residential level of care, teens live on-site in a comfortable home for an average of 30-60 days and receive 24/7 support and treatment. We incorporate multiple evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT Skills Training, Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention, & Anger Management. Teens participate in individual/family therapy, psychiatry sessions, and learn coping skills to help them achieve lifelong recovery. We also integrate daily academic support and experiential therapies (e.g. equine, surf, art, drama, fitness, boxing, cooking, and yoga) into our structured daily schedule. For families from out of state, we offer family therapy via HIPAA-compliant video conference. Evolve is fully licensed and accredited by CARF and the Joint Commission, and we offer gender affirming treatment for LGBTQ+ and transgender youth.
Evolve Treatment specializes in teens ages 12-17 struggling with dual diagnosis, high-risk/self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation, trauma, and other mental health, substance use, or behavioral issues. At the residential level of care, teens live on-site in a comfortable home for an average of 30-60 days and receive 24/7 support and treatment. We incorporate multiple evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT Skills Training, Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention, & Anger Management. Teens participate in individual/family therapy, psychiatry sessions, and learn coping skills to help them achieve lifelong recovery. We also integrate daily academic support and experiential therapies (e.g. equine, surf, art, drama, fitness, boxing, cooking, and yoga) into our structured daily schedule. For families from out of state, we offer family therapy via HIPAA-compliant video conference. Evolve is fully licensed and accredited by CARF and the Joint Commission, and we offer gender affirming treatment for LGBTQ+ and transgender youth.
At Center for Discovery, we have built a legacy that has helped thousands of patients in eating disorder recovery. Since 1997, our continuum of care takes treatment out of hospitals and into real-life settings. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments give our patients the coping skills and encouragement they need to navigate real-life recovery. Our team gets to the heart of why patients have a disorder—this means asking questions and providing therapies that reveal the root causes, all in a space that is filled with compassion and security. From the moment our patients step through the doors, they’ll begin developing the tools needed for everyday life after treatment.
At Center for Discovery, we have built a legacy that has helped thousands of patients in eating disorder recovery. Since 1997, our continuum of care takes treatment out of hospitals and into real-life settings. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments give our patients the coping skills and encouragement they need to navigate real-life recovery. Our team gets to the heart of why patients have a disorder—this means asking questions and providing therapies that reveal the root causes, all in a space that is filled with compassion and security. From the moment our patients step through the doors, they’ll begin developing the tools needed for everyday life after treatment.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been helping thousands of patients build the confidence and skills they need to better navigate life’s challenges. We look at the person, not the diagnosis. We reveal what’s possible for those who have experienced a history of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. With evidence-based treatment, complementary modalities, family therapy and ongoing support, we utilize our world-class continuum of care to turn lives around.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been helping thousands of patients build the confidence and skills they need to better navigate life’s challenges. We look at the person, not the diagnosis. We reveal what’s possible for those who have experienced a history of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. With evidence-based treatment, complementary modalities, family therapy and ongoing support, we utilize our world-class continuum of care to turn lives around.
Dr. Salisu offers treatment and a recovery program for opioids and other forms of substance abuse. IOP, OP, PHP, and DETOX. AT Sal Rediscover Center we listens to every patient and works well with diverse patient populations. Dr Sal has years of experience working with veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Along with psychiatric support for substance use disorders, he also offers medications and medical interventions. Patients benefit from Suboxone and VIVITROl, which require medical management to work effectively. Patients and families struggling with substance use should call or use the online tool to set up an appointment at Sal Rediscovery Center to get compassionate, effective care.
Dr. Salisu offers treatment and a recovery program for opioids and other forms of substance abuse. IOP, OP, PHP, and DETOX. AT Sal Rediscover Center we listens to every patient and works well with diverse patient populations. Dr Sal has years of experience working with veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Along with psychiatric support for substance use disorders, he also offers medications and medical interventions. Patients benefit from Suboxone and VIVITROl, which require medical management to work effectively. Patients and families struggling with substance use should call or use the online tool to set up an appointment at Sal Rediscovery Center to get compassionate, effective care.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been helping thousands of patients build the confidence and skills they need to better navigate life’s challenges. We look at the person, not the diagnosis. We reveal what’s possible for those who have experienced a history of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. With evidence-based treatment, complementary modalities, family therapy and ongoing support, we utilize our world-class continuum of care to turn lives around.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been helping thousands of patients build the confidence and skills they need to better navigate life’s challenges. We look at the person, not the diagnosis. We reveal what’s possible for those who have experienced a history of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. With evidence-based treatment, complementary modalities, family therapy and ongoing support, we utilize our world-class continuum of care to turn lives around.
Are you struggling with sadness or worry that is interfering with your day-to-day life? Have you tried to stop using substances on your own but are having trouble quitting? Are food and body image issues overwhelming you and affecting your well-being? For almost three decades, Alternative Options Counseling Center has provided effective and compassionate treatment for adult and adolescent mental health, substance abuse, and eating disorders. We are nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and have consistently met their highest levels of accreditation. If you are struggling with the cycle of addiction, habitual disordered eating, or psychiatric disorders, we can help you overcome your obstacles towards growth and wellness. We offer several programs to meet your needs, including Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization, and Outpatient services. The structure of our program enables us to customize our client's treatment schedule to meet their unique needs, allowing them to attend a combination of mental health, eating disorder, and/or substance abuse groups.
Are you struggling with sadness or worry that is interfering with your day-to-day life? Have you tried to stop using substances on your own but are having trouble quitting? Are food and body image issues overwhelming you and affecting your well-being? For almost three decades, Alternative Options Counseling Center has provided effective and compassionate treatment for adult and adolescent mental health, substance abuse, and eating disorders. We are nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and have consistently met their highest levels of accreditation. If you are struggling with the cycle of addiction, habitual disordered eating, or psychiatric disorders, we can help you overcome your obstacles towards growth and wellness. We offer several programs to meet your needs, including Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization, and Outpatient services. The structure of our program enables us to customize our client's treatment schedule to meet their unique needs, allowing them to attend a combination of mental health, eating disorder, and/or substance abuse groups.
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TTC provides a full continuum of adult and youth substance use disorders treatment services, including inpatient medical detoxification, residential detoxification, psychiatric stabilization, residential and outpatient rehabilitation, and an array of mental illness treatment services both inpatient and outpatient. We are also well versed in the care of those suffering from both mental illness and substance use disorders. TTC integrates behavioral health services into all our primary and specialty care clinics and integrates primary care into all of our behavioral health services. TTC provides services for mental illness to all age groups and provides supportive services that include housing, benefits assistance and transportation. Guided by population-health metrics and patient-centered care standards, TTC provides integrated services that are coordinated, comprehensive and team-based. All patients are screened and assessed for medical and behavioral health conditions, and receive whole person care guided by an integrated treatment plan.
TTC provides a full continuum of adult and youth substance use disorders treatment services, including inpatient medical detoxification, residential detoxification, psychiatric stabilization, residential and outpatient rehabilitation, and an array of mental illness treatment services both inpatient and outpatient. We are also well versed in the care of those suffering from both mental illness and substance use disorders. TTC integrates behavioral health services into all our primary and specialty care clinics and integrates primary care into all of our behavioral health services. TTC provides services for mental illness to all age groups and provides supportive services that include housing, benefits assistance and transportation. Guided by population-health metrics and patient-centered care standards, TTC provides integrated services that are coordinated, comprehensive and team-based. All patients are screened and assessed for medical and behavioral health conditions, and receive whole person care guided by an integrated treatment plan.
D'Amore Healthcare is a subacute mental health residential treatment program specializing in crisis stabilization. With a 2:1 staff to patient ratio, we offer 24/7 individualized care provided by a team of qualified professionals treating mood, personality and anxiety disorders along with depression and emotional or behavioral issues. D'Amore challenges the idea of hospitalization for mental illnesses and specializes in preventative treatment by creating an environment that reduces the shame cycle. Our Build Me Up Program fosters behavioral and cognitive change through positive reinforcement. D'Amore offers single bedrooms, 3 weekly 1:1 therapy sessions, 6-8 hours of intensive group therapy daily and a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation with regular follow ups and medication management. CBT, DBT and ACT therapy, equine, art and music therapy, breathwork, sound bath, pilates and yoga therapies as well as nutritious meals and nutrition planning. Experiential therapies also include budgeting groups, outside gym and weekly outings.
D'Amore Healthcare is a subacute mental health residential treatment program specializing in crisis stabilization. With a 2:1 staff to patient ratio, we offer 24/7 individualized care provided by a team of qualified professionals treating mood, personality and anxiety disorders along with depression and emotional or behavioral issues. D'Amore challenges the idea of hospitalization for mental illnesses and specializes in preventative treatment by creating an environment that reduces the shame cycle. Our Build Me Up Program fosters behavioral and cognitive change through positive reinforcement. D'Amore offers single bedrooms, 3 weekly 1:1 therapy sessions, 6-8 hours of intensive group therapy daily and a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation with regular follow ups and medication management. CBT, DBT and ACT therapy, equine, art and music therapy, breathwork, sound bath, pilates and yoga therapies as well as nutritious meals and nutrition planning. Experiential therapies also include budgeting groups, outside gym and weekly outings.
The Ohana Addiction Treatment Center is a world-class alcohol and drug treatment facility on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s a unique place where individuals can take the first significant step toward recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In creating our programs, we selected the best staff from programs across the nation and the islands of Hawaii to provide treatment for individuals. Here, you’ll find individualized, evidence-based drug and alcohol detox supplemented by holistic, adventure and cultural therapy to help you find freedom from addiction. Our renowned clinical team will map out your treatment plan, giving you a personalized, structured path to long-term sobriety. We believe trauma is often at the root of addiction, and we use trauma-informed care to help you become “unstuck” using a combination of holistic and traditional therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and more, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and more.
The Ohana Addiction Treatment Center is a world-class alcohol and drug treatment facility on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s a unique place where individuals can take the first significant step toward recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In creating our programs, we selected the best staff from programs across the nation and the islands of Hawaii to provide treatment for individuals. Here, you’ll find individualized, evidence-based drug and alcohol detox supplemented by holistic, adventure and cultural therapy to help you find freedom from addiction. Our renowned clinical team will map out your treatment plan, giving you a personalized, structured path to long-term sobriety. We believe trauma is often at the root of addiction, and we use trauma-informed care to help you become “unstuck” using a combination of holistic and traditional therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and more, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and more.
We prioritize a balanced treatment approach encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healing for our clients. Addressing substance use disorder and a spectrum of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, is central to our mission. We recognize the common co-occurrence of addiction and mental health conditions, emphasizing the importance of tailored diagnosis and treatment. Our individualized, person-centered approach ensures interventions and services align with each person's unique needs and preferences, integrating evidence-based programs like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to address substance use disorders comprehensively. Through personalized treatment plans, we aim to maximize successful outcomes, guiding individuals through every stage of recovery, whether transitioning between programs or progressing towards sober living. With unwavering commitment, we stand alongside our clients on their journey towards holistic healing and comprehensive recovery.
We prioritize a balanced treatment approach encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healing for our clients. Addressing substance use disorder and a spectrum of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, is central to our mission. We recognize the common co-occurrence of addiction and mental health conditions, emphasizing the importance of tailored diagnosis and treatment. Our individualized, person-centered approach ensures interventions and services align with each person's unique needs and preferences, integrating evidence-based programs like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to address substance use disorders comprehensively. Through personalized treatment plans, we aim to maximize successful outcomes, guiding individuals through every stage of recovery, whether transitioning between programs or progressing towards sober living. With unwavering commitment, we stand alongside our clients on their journey towards holistic healing and comprehensive recovery.
We are a multi-disciplinary, outpatient clinic providing state-of-the-art treatments for patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (also known as Clinical Depression), Anxiety, PTSD, OCD and other behavioral conditions. The Center’s Board-certified neurologists and psychiatrists also treat Chronic Pain, Tinnitus, Neuropathy, Aphasia and a variety of other neurological conditions. The TheraMind®Center is one of several owned and operated by TheraMind Services, Inc., a leading national provider of advanced, high technology, non-drug and non-invasive treatment options.
We are a multi-disciplinary, outpatient clinic providing state-of-the-art treatments for patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (also known as Clinical Depression), Anxiety, PTSD, OCD and other behavioral conditions. The Center’s Board-certified neurologists and psychiatrists also treat Chronic Pain, Tinnitus, Neuropathy, Aphasia and a variety of other neurological conditions. The TheraMind®Center is one of several owned and operated by TheraMind Services, Inc., a leading national provider of advanced, high technology, non-drug and non-invasive treatment options.
The foundation of our programming is our team of compassionate and highly experienced behavioral healthcare professionals. The Newport staff is comprised of the best mental health leaders in the country, surrounding each client with 360-degree care. Because Newport’s philosophy of care views family as central to long-term, sustainable healing, the groundbreaking Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) methodology is also a central component of our approach. ABFT is proven to be successful in addressing adolescent and young adult suicidality by repairing ruptures in the parent-child relationship. Our clinicians receive ongoing training and consultation from ABFT’s co-founders, and are also trained in a wide range of other evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities, including EMDR, DBT, CBT, and ACT.
The foundation of our programming is our team of compassionate and highly experienced behavioral healthcare professionals. The Newport staff is comprised of the best mental health leaders in the country, surrounding each client with 360-degree care. Because Newport’s philosophy of care views family as central to long-term, sustainable healing, the groundbreaking Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) methodology is also a central component of our approach. ABFT is proven to be successful in addressing adolescent and young adult suicidality by repairing ruptures in the parent-child relationship. Our clinicians receive ongoing training and consultation from ABFT’s co-founders, and are also trained in a wide range of other evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities, including EMDR, DBT, CBT, and ACT.
Our residential crisis and stabilization housing center in Utah helps teen boys ages 12-17 who have experienced a mental health or psychiatric-related crisis and who need a healing 24/7 treatment program. Our program helps teen boys stabilize and receive care for difficult behavioral health issues like depression and suicidal ideation with the help of nurturing therapists who can help them address and overcome mental health issues.
Our residential crisis and stabilization housing center in Utah helps teen boys ages 12-17 who have experienced a mental health or psychiatric-related crisis and who need a healing 24/7 treatment program. Our program helps teen boys stabilize and receive care for difficult behavioral health issues like depression and suicidal ideation with the help of nurturing therapists who can help them address and overcome mental health issues.
Our 12-bed residential program offers a serene environment for integrated treatment as a dual diagnosis program, addressing both mental health and substance use disorders. We begin with detoxification and provide personalized care, including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, trauma-informed, dialectical behavioral, and family therapy. Our comprehensive approach includes life skills training, relapse prevention, and case management. We emphasize privacy and support, offering individual, group, and family therapy to restore overall well-being—mind, body, and soul.
Our 12-bed residential program offers a serene environment for integrated treatment as a dual diagnosis program, addressing both mental health and substance use disorders. We begin with detoxification and provide personalized care, including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, trauma-informed, dialectical behavioral, and family therapy. Our comprehensive approach includes life skills training, relapse prevention, and case management. We emphasize privacy and support, offering individual, group, and family therapy to restore overall well-being—mind, body, and soul.
Drew Edmund Psychiatric Center provide a unique residential mental health program designed to care for the whole individual through a customized blend of traditional and alternative therapies. From the beginning, Drew Edmund Psychiatric has sought to provide an exceptional therapeutic experience that helps patients achieve stability and develop healthy new patterns for living happily and successfully. Each and every member of our staff has extensive experience in providing integrated care for adults challenged by mental and emotional issues. Drew Edmund Psychiatric Center is dedicated to improving patient's quality of life and increasing personal independence in both short and long term residential settings. Our dynamic team of professionals provides state of the art treatment in an upscale environment that offers the finest amenities for the comfort of our residents. As a therapeutic team, we take pride in the balanced, streamlined care we deliver and the positive, life enriching changes we facilitate in our residents.
Drew Edmund Psychiatric Center provide a unique residential mental health program designed to care for the whole individual through a customized blend of traditional and alternative therapies. From the beginning, Drew Edmund Psychiatric has sought to provide an exceptional therapeutic experience that helps patients achieve stability and develop healthy new patterns for living happily and successfully. Each and every member of our staff has extensive experience in providing integrated care for adults challenged by mental and emotional issues. Drew Edmund Psychiatric Center is dedicated to improving patient's quality of life and increasing personal independence in both short and long term residential settings. Our dynamic team of professionals provides state of the art treatment in an upscale environment that offers the finest amenities for the comfort of our residents. As a therapeutic team, we take pride in the balanced, streamlined care we deliver and the positive, life enriching changes we facilitate in our residents.
The mission of California Centers for Recovery is to provide the best continuum of care for not only adult men and women struggling with addiction, but also their families. CCR will always strive to offer the highest quality of care in the Southern California Region and Nationwide, while priding itself on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and compassion. Furthermore, the center will always provide a nurturing environment for each and every patient that walks through its doors while simultaneously addressing the root causes and conditions affecting the addict/alcoholic. Patients and their loved ones are treated with kindness, compassion, and continuous patience as they acquaint themselves with the recovery process. Lastly, CCR will always hold our professional staff, our clients, and their families accountable in the recovery process.
The mission of California Centers for Recovery is to provide the best continuum of care for not only adult men and women struggling with addiction, but also their families. CCR will always strive to offer the highest quality of care in the Southern California Region and Nationwide, while priding itself on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and compassion. Furthermore, the center will always provide a nurturing environment for each and every patient that walks through its doors while simultaneously addressing the root causes and conditions affecting the addict/alcoholic. Patients and their loved ones are treated with kindness, compassion, and continuous patience as they acquaint themselves with the recovery process. Lastly, CCR will always hold our professional staff, our clients, and their families accountable in the recovery process.
Zion Hills Academy, a nonprofit (501C3) Residential Treatment Center in Southern Utah, specializes in treating teen girls experiencing Reactive Attachment Disorder. Licensed by the State of Utah, Zion Hills utilizes state-of-the-art, research based and proven clinical methods such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, and Equine Therapy to help teen girls overcome their difficulties and learn to bond with their families. Zion Hill's Positive Peer Culture program, directed by Oscar Fakahua, allows teen girls to experience deep and lasting change.
Zion Hills Academy, a nonprofit (501C3) Residential Treatment Center in Southern Utah, specializes in treating teen girls experiencing Reactive Attachment Disorder. Licensed by the State of Utah, Zion Hills utilizes state-of-the-art, research based and proven clinical methods such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, and Equine Therapy to help teen girls overcome their difficulties and learn to bond with their families. Zion Hill's Positive Peer Culture program, directed by Oscar Fakahua, allows teen girls to experience deep and lasting change.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in West Los Angeles, California are designed to support adolescents, teens, and young adults ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in West Los Angeles, California are designed to support adolescents, teens, and young adults ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
The foundation of our programming is our team of compassionate and highly experienced behavioral healthcare professionals. The Newport staff is comprised of the best mental health leaders in the country, surrounding each client with 360-degree care. Because Newport’s philosophy of care views family as central to long-term, sustainable healing, the groundbreaking Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) methodology is also a central component of our approach. ABFT is proven to be successful in addressing adolescent and young adult suicidality by repairing ruptures in the parent-child relationship. Our clinicians receive ongoing training and consultation from ABFT’s co-founders, and are also trained in a wide range of other evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities, including EMDR, DBT, CBT, and ACT.
The foundation of our programming is our team of compassionate and highly experienced behavioral healthcare professionals. The Newport staff is comprised of the best mental health leaders in the country, surrounding each client with 360-degree care. Because Newport’s philosophy of care views family as central to long-term, sustainable healing, the groundbreaking Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) methodology is also a central component of our approach. ABFT is proven to be successful in addressing adolescent and young adult suicidality by repairing ruptures in the parent-child relationship. Our clinicians receive ongoing training and consultation from ABFT’s co-founders, and are also trained in a wide range of other evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities, including EMDR, DBT, CBT, and ACT.
Zinnia Serenity Lodge is a Men's Only Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility, for those 18 and over, who are struggling with alcoholism, drug addiction and co-occurring disorders. Zinnia Serenity Lodge offers 30, 60 and 90 day plans (and beyond) depending on the needs of the individual. We offer residential treatment, partial hospitalization treatment and intensive outpatient treatment plans, each one tailored to meeting the individual need of each patient. We offer life direction, guidance and tools for everyday living. Our program provides individual counseling, group therapy, extensive education, appropriate family treatment, 12 step meetings as well as alternatives to 12 step, and the facilitation of aftercare. Each patient's treatment plan is based on ongoing assessments by clinical and medical staff, and is based on the progression or regression of a patient's behavioral and medical state.
Zinnia Serenity Lodge is a Men's Only Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility, for those 18 and over, who are struggling with alcoholism, drug addiction and co-occurring disorders. Zinnia Serenity Lodge offers 30, 60 and 90 day plans (and beyond) depending on the needs of the individual. We offer residential treatment, partial hospitalization treatment and intensive outpatient treatment plans, each one tailored to meeting the individual need of each patient. We offer life direction, guidance and tools for everyday living. Our program provides individual counseling, group therapy, extensive education, appropriate family treatment, 12 step meetings as well as alternatives to 12 step, and the facilitation of aftercare. Each patient's treatment plan is based on ongoing assessments by clinical and medical staff, and is based on the progression or regression of a patient's behavioral and medical state.
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Behavioral Issues Treatment Centers
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.