Behavioral Issues Treatment Centers in Skokie, IL

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Greywood Health Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Skokie, IL 60076
At Greywood, we are committed to identifying, understanding and treating the unique behavioral health issues that affect adolescents and young adults, and in turn, their families, schools, and communities. We specialize in intensive behavioral health services (PHP / IOP) for ages 13-30. Our multi-disciplinary team, led by a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, is highly experienced in the treatment of anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, impulsivity maladaptive coping and co-occurring disorders.
At Greywood, we are committed to identifying, understanding and treating the unique behavioral health issues that affect adolescents and young adults, and in turn, their families, schools, and communities. We specialize in intensive behavioral health services (PHP / IOP) for ages 13-30. Our multi-disciplinary team, led by a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, is highly experienced in the treatment of anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, impulsivity maladaptive coping and co-occurring disorders.
(872) 231-3670 View (872) 231-3670
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Behavioral Services Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Skokie, IL 60077
Behavioral Services Center is a licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment facility in the Chicagoland area that offers unique integrative patient-centered treatment. Our Center specializes in outpatient detox and substance abuse and mental health disorders. The Center offers psychiatric, crisis, individual, and group care. The Center accepts a range of insurance plans and offers sliding scale payment options.
Behavioral Services Center is a licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment facility in the Chicagoland area that offers unique integrative patient-centered treatment. Our Center specializes in outpatient detox and substance abuse and mental health disorders. The Center offers psychiatric, crisis, individual, and group care. The Center accepts a range of insurance plans and offers sliding scale payment options.
(847) 416-2724 View (847) 416-2724
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Chicago Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Skokie, IL 60076
Our practice is guided by the most current research available. The treatments we utilize have been shown to be most effective in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life among patients with anxiety, mood and related disorders. We focus on what works. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an umbrella term for methods that share a focus on thoughts and behaviors that maintain symptoms, willingness to try new behaviors, and patterns of relating to our experiences. Between-session practice of these strategies serves to consolidate gains achieved in treatment sessions.
Our practice is guided by the most current research available. The treatments we utilize have been shown to be most effective in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life among patients with anxiety, mood and related disorders. We focus on what works. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an umbrella term for methods that share a focus on thoughts and behaviors that maintain symptoms, willingness to try new behaviors, and patterns of relating to our experiences. Between-session practice of these strategies serves to consolidate gains achieved in treatment sessions.
(847) 380-8434 x3 View (847) 380-8434 x3
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Rogers Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Skokie, IL 60077
Rogers Behavioral Health's Skokie clinic offers highly spe­cialized partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care for adults, adolescents, and children struggling with OCD and anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, mental health and addiction, and trauma/PTSD. All patients have access to a board-certified psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts. Rogers Connect Care is a telehealth treatment option offered in IL, MN, TN, and WI.
Rogers Behavioral Health's Skokie clinic offers highly spe­cialized partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care for adults, adolescents, and children struggling with OCD and anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, mental health and addiction, and trauma/PTSD. All patients have access to a board-certified psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts. Rogers Connect Care is a telehealth treatment option offered in IL, MN, TN, and WI.
(224) 470-3971 View (224) 470-3971
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Family Behavioral Health Clinic
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Skokie, IL 60076
The Family Behavioral Health Clinic provides behavioral health services to children and adults in the Chicago area. Our mission is to provide psychiatric evaluation and therapeutic counseling to children and their families enabling the family dynamics to be improved, the bonds to be strengthened, and the future to look brighter. While we welcome clients of all ages, our focus is on the needs of children, adolescents, and young adults. Our clinicians have extensive experience in treating child psychosis and behavioral issues including trauma-impacted disorders, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit disorder (ADD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, school avoidance, and self-harming behaviors. Our goal is to provide excellent treatment and advance the ability of each client to deal with the challenges they are facing.
The Family Behavioral Health Clinic provides behavioral health services to children and adults in the Chicago area. Our mission is to provide psychiatric evaluation and therapeutic counseling to children and their families enabling the family dynamics to be improved, the bonds to be strengthened, and the future to look brighter. While we welcome clients of all ages, our focus is on the needs of children, adolescents, and young adults. Our clinicians have extensive experience in treating child psychosis and behavioral issues including trauma-impacted disorders, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit disorder (ADD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, school avoidance, and self-harming behaviors. Our goal is to provide excellent treatment and advance the ability of each client to deal with the challenges they are facing.
(847) 380-8656 View (847) 380-8656
Feel Good Counseling Center, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Skokie, IL 60076
Our primary specialities include the following: Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Relationship Concerns, PTSD and Trauma Disorders, Behavioral Issues, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Grief and Loss, and Sex Therapy.
We are a Behavioral Health Clinic located in South Barrington, IL. We provide both in person services as well as telehealth services. We offer the following outpatient mental health services: Individual Therapy Couples/Marriage Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy. We treat people of all ages.
Our primary specialities include the following: Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Relationship Concerns, PTSD and Trauma Disorders, Behavioral Issues, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Grief and Loss, and Sex Therapy.
We are a Behavioral Health Clinic located in South Barrington, IL. We provide both in person services as well as telehealth services. We offer the following outpatient mental health services: Individual Therapy Couples/Marriage Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy. We treat people of all ages.
(847) 693-4989 View (847) 693-4989
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Center for Psychology & Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Skokie, IL 60076
Our North Shore group of licensed psychologists and counselors are highly trained specialists committed to working with toddlers, children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We specialize in different types of therapy, including CBT, DBT, exposure/response prevention, play therapy, biofeedback. Due to having experienced and specialized doctors of psychology on site, one of which is the owner and director, we offer psychological testing (a service unique to this level of training/degree). We also provide relaxation-meditation training, skill development, and parent coaching/consultation services! Our licensed therapists and child development specialists, who have worked in early intervention, schools/colleges, residential, and corrections, are passionate about working with infants, teenagers, parents, and adults to improve and manage symptoms related to developmental delays, anxiety, depression, mood, stress, trauma, adhd, behavior, tantrums, learning, and personality disorders...to name a few. Working through major life transitions/adjustments, including adoption, immigration, career change, and family expansion is also a way we can help!
Our North Shore group of licensed psychologists and counselors are highly trained specialists committed to working with toddlers, children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We specialize in different types of therapy, including CBT, DBT, exposure/response prevention, play therapy, biofeedback. Due to having experienced and specialized doctors of psychology on site, one of which is the owner and director, we offer psychological testing (a service unique to this level of training/degree). We also provide relaxation-meditation training, skill development, and parent coaching/consultation services! Our licensed therapists and child development specialists, who have worked in early intervention, schools/colleges, residential, and corrections, are passionate about working with infants, teenagers, parents, and adults to improve and manage symptoms related to developmental delays, anxiety, depression, mood, stress, trauma, adhd, behavior, tantrums, learning, and personality disorders...to name a few. Working through major life transitions/adjustments, including adoption, immigration, career change, and family expansion is also a way we can help!
(224) 412-5694 View (224) 412-5694
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Courage To Connect Mental Health Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Skokie, IL 60076
An evaluation is used to assess areas including cognition, learning, memory, language, visual-motor, attention, intelligence, organizational skills, behavior, and emotion.
At Courage to Connect, we know that success is a powerful agent of change. That's why Dr. Clatch and his clinical staff take a strength-based approach to their therapy sessions. By helping clients identify the positive aspects of their lives and achievements both large and small, they aim to cultivate hope and revive their outlooks on life. By working as a team they bring extensive experience working with individuals and families to each session and balance each client's needs with a case-appropriate treatment plan.
An evaluation is used to assess areas including cognition, learning, memory, language, visual-motor, attention, intelligence, organizational skills, behavior, and emotion.
At Courage to Connect, we know that success is a powerful agent of change. That's why Dr. Clatch and his clinical staff take a strength-based approach to their therapy sessions. By helping clients identify the positive aspects of their lives and achievements both large and small, they aim to cultivate hope and revive their outlooks on life. By working as a team they bring extensive experience working with individuals and families to each session and balance each client's needs with a case-appropriate treatment plan.
(847) 565-2199 View (847) 565-2199
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Center for Authentic Living, Inc.
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Skokie, IL 60076
Center for Authentic Living is a collaborative holistic practice in Park Ridge IL supporting those with mental health issues. We recently won the Business Hall of Fame 2018 to 2021 Park Ridge Award for counseling with quality. We bring a 30 year history of assisting clients in healing and continued recovery. CFAL provides psychotherapy for adults, couples, family, adolescents for trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress and pain management. We also support aftercare for IOP PHP, RES programs. We offer trauma coaching, somatic psychotherapy, shiatsu, and acupuncture. Our Holistic center offers integrative therapies such as (SSP) Safe and Sound Protocol, IFS, and meditation for physical and mental health related issues. We believe these integrative modalities promote health, wellness, and the necessary tools for a substantial recovery. The goal of these BodyCentered techniques is to assist in connecting with your inner experience with curiosity, to develop a more flexible approach in managing your symptoms, and to facilitate mindfulness while addressing these pieces that are stuck in present time. We focus on complex trauma, ptsd, auto immune issues
Center for Authentic Living is a collaborative holistic practice in Park Ridge IL supporting those with mental health issues. We recently won the Business Hall of Fame 2018 to 2021 Park Ridge Award for counseling with quality. We bring a 30 year history of assisting clients in healing and continued recovery. CFAL provides psychotherapy for adults, couples, family, adolescents for trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress and pain management. We also support aftercare for IOP PHP, RES programs. We offer trauma coaching, somatic psychotherapy, shiatsu, and acupuncture. Our Holistic center offers integrative therapies such as (SSP) Safe and Sound Protocol, IFS, and meditation for physical and mental health related issues. We believe these integrative modalities promote health, wellness, and the necessary tools for a substantial recovery. The goal of these BodyCentered techniques is to assist in connecting with your inner experience with curiosity, to develop a more flexible approach in managing your symptoms, and to facilitate mindfulness while addressing these pieces that are stuck in present time. We focus on complex trauma, ptsd, auto immune issues
(847) 565-3060 View (847) 565-3060
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Connections Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Skokie, IL 60076
Connections Health is collaborative counseling for individuals, families, couples, and groups. This isn't one-size-fits all counseling. We embrace a blend of approaches and resources so you get support that truly works for you. We're a creative mix of highly skilled, caring clinicians here to make therapy less like work and more like discovery.
Connections Health is collaborative counseling for individuals, families, couples, and groups. This isn't one-size-fits all counseling. We embrace a blend of approaches and resources so you get support that truly works for you. We're a creative mix of highly skilled, caring clinicians here to make therapy less like work and more like discovery.
(224) 714-0283 View (224) 714-0283

More Treatment Centers Nearby

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Ascend Consultation In Health Care
Treatment Center, PsyD, CEDS-S, CMPC
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Ascend is Chicago's premiere provider of Eating Disorders & Behavioral Health support. Our award winning team offers compassionate, comprehensive behavioral health care to improve emotional health, artistic performance, professional excellence and/or athletic achievement for individuals of all ages. Our programs are tailored specifically to the needs of each individual offering a spectrum of care and supervision. ASCEND believes that no individual deserves shame or blame for an emotional illness and that all individuals can recover when provided appropriate care over an adequate period of time.
Ascend is Chicago's premiere provider of Eating Disorders & Behavioral Health support. Our award winning team offers compassionate, comprehensive behavioral health care to improve emotional health, artistic performance, professional excellence and/or athletic achievement for individuals of all ages. Our programs are tailored specifically to the needs of each individual offering a spectrum of care and supervision. ASCEND believes that no individual deserves shame or blame for an emotional illness and that all individuals can recover when provided appropriate care over an adequate period of time.
(872) 231-3799 View (872) 231-3799
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Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
We have a mood disorder track that offers support and treatment to teens and young adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other common behavioral health conditions.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) and young adults (ages 18 to 30) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
We have a mood disorder track that offers support and treatment to teens and young adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other common behavioral health conditions.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) and young adults (ages 18 to 30) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(847) 496-9390 View (847) 496-9390
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Center For Discovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Center For Discovery has been providing excellent behavioral health treatment since treating our first client in 1997. Discovery offers a full continuum of care specializing in the unique and specific needs associated with eating disorder, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Discovery treats adult women 18 and over and adolescent males and females ages 10 - 19 in separate programs. Our treatment locations offer a warm and engaging environment that fosters long term recovery. Each program treats a small number of clients at a time allowing for truly individualized care that is focused on healing both the client and their family.
Center For Discovery has been providing excellent behavioral health treatment since treating our first client in 1997. Discovery offers a full continuum of care specializing in the unique and specific needs associated with eating disorder, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Discovery treats adult women 18 and over and adolescent males and females ages 10 - 19 in separate programs. Our treatment locations offer a warm and engaging environment that fosters long term recovery. Each program treats a small number of clients at a time allowing for truly individualized care that is focused on healing both the client and their family.
(773) 904-1179 View (773) 904-1179
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Mind Body Co-op
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Mind Body Co-op is Chicago's premiere space to discover and explore what is occurring internally at the cognitive, emotional, and physical levels. This unique, holistic approach to treatment of trauma, co-dependence, addiction, unmanageability with food, and mood disorders provides clients an opportunity to heal holistically and efficiently. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, bringing together the mind and the body opens you up to limitless possibilities. MBC provides thoughtful, collaborative, and complete care to help you reach your goals and navigate your best life. The MBC team works together to offer services to help you access your whole self for holistic healing and wellness. MBC offers a variety of clinical services including Individual (adults, teens, couples ) Family, & Group Psychotherapy, DBT Skills Training, Medication Management, Adventure Therapy and Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing, Yoga, Nutrition and Reiki therapies. The MBC team is available for consultation about what service or combination of services will align with your goals.
Mind Body Co-op is Chicago's premiere space to discover and explore what is occurring internally at the cognitive, emotional, and physical levels. This unique, holistic approach to treatment of trauma, co-dependence, addiction, unmanageability with food, and mood disorders provides clients an opportunity to heal holistically and efficiently. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, bringing together the mind and the body opens you up to limitless possibilities. MBC provides thoughtful, collaborative, and complete care to help you reach your goals and navigate your best life. The MBC team works together to offer services to help you access your whole self for holistic healing and wellness. MBC offers a variety of clinical services including Individual (adults, teens, couples ) Family, & Group Psychotherapy, DBT Skills Training, Medication Management, Adventure Therapy and Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing, Yoga, Nutrition and Reiki therapies. The MBC team is available for consultation about what service or combination of services will align with your goals.
(312) 487-3526 View (312) 487-3526
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Symmetry Counseling
Treatment Center, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Welcome to Symmetry Counseling. We are a group of over 25 mental health professionals located in Chicago Loop specializing in counseling, psychotherapy, and coaching for individuals, couples, and families. We chose the name Symmetry because the word evokes our goal to assist you in developing an ability to remain balanced and resilient under the forces of change.
Welcome to Symmetry Counseling. We are a group of over 25 mental health professionals located in Chicago Loop specializing in counseling, psychotherapy, and coaching for individuals, couples, and families. We chose the name Symmetry because the word evokes our goal to assist you in developing an ability to remain balanced and resilient under the forces of change.
(312) 698-3470 View (312) 698-3470
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Monarch Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Treatment Center, LCSW, CADC, CIP
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60204
Monarch Counseling & Consulting welcomes individuals and families suffering from addiction or mental health problems. Monarch is a Chicago-based therapy practice that offers psychotherapy sessions as well as a variety of addiction recovery services. Our dedicated and experienced staff are passionate about helping people improve their lives and as they learn to cope with everyday problems. We serve the whole person, because integrating the mind, the body and the community are essential in optimizing a person's quality of life.
Monarch Counseling & Consulting welcomes individuals and families suffering from addiction or mental health problems. Monarch is a Chicago-based therapy practice that offers psychotherapy sessions as well as a variety of addiction recovery services. Our dedicated and experienced staff are passionate about helping people improve their lives and as they learn to cope with everyday problems. We serve the whole person, because integrating the mind, the body and the community are essential in optimizing a person's quality of life.
(708) 856-8946 View (708) 856-8946
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Cognitive Solutions Learning Center
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
We are a cutting edge facility offering a broad range of services, including learning disability and attention deficit disorder assessment and remediation, executive functions training and ADHD coaching, psychotherapy, and the latest neurofeedback technologies. We specialize in non-medicinal treatments for disorders of attention. Please refer to our website for a comprehensive list of our services. Alternatively, feel free to contact us at (773) 755-1775 or by emailing info@helpforld.com for more information.
We are a cutting edge facility offering a broad range of services, including learning disability and attention deficit disorder assessment and remediation, executive functions training and ADHD coaching, psychotherapy, and the latest neurofeedback technologies. We specialize in non-medicinal treatments for disorders of attention. Please refer to our website for a comprehensive list of our services. Alternatively, feel free to contact us at (773) 755-1775 or by emailing info@helpforld.com for more information.
(773) 922-6518 View (773) 922-6518
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SunCloud Health Adolescent Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
One of the nation’s most trusted names in treating complex co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, eating disorders, mood disorders and related trauma. Ours is personalized medicine using a transdiagnostic, integrated care model. “Supporting your desire to live free as you embark on a lifelong journey of greater health”. ― SunCloud Health
One of the nation’s most trusted names in treating complex co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, eating disorders, mood disorders and related trauma. Ours is personalized medicine using a transdiagnostic, integrated care model. “Supporting your desire to live free as you embark on a lifelong journey of greater health”. ― SunCloud Health
(708) 847-5289 View (708) 847-5289
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SunCloud Health Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Our Residential Treatment Center is now open, with 21 residential beds for adults 18 and over in our all new overnight facility in Northbrook. Our model will be the exact same, integrated, and comprehensive with a laser like focus on treating those who struggle with complex co-occurring eating disorders, substance use disorder, process addictions, mood disorders and related trauma. Residential level of care is for those who need 24/7 support. Patients enter residential treatment voluntarily and generally step up from IOP or PHP or down from in patient hospitalization.
Our Residential Treatment Center is now open, with 21 residential beds for adults 18 and over in our all new overnight facility in Northbrook. Our model will be the exact same, integrated, and comprehensive with a laser like focus on treating those who struggle with complex co-occurring eating disorders, substance use disorder, process addictions, mood disorders and related trauma. Residential level of care is for those who need 24/7 support. Patients enter residential treatment voluntarily and generally step up from IOP or PHP or down from in patient hospitalization.
(224) 212-1158 View (224) 212-1158
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Glenview Counseling Group
Treatment Center, LCPC
Verified Verified
Morton Grove, IL 60053
We believe that mental healthcare is a right. We believe that YOU have that right. We believe that you should get to live your life according to your values. We believe in your potential, even when it's hard for you to see it. We believe that we all come from different walks of life.
We believe that mental healthcare is a right. We believe that YOU have that right. We believe that you should get to live your life according to your values. We believe in your potential, even when it's hard for you to see it. We believe that we all come from different walks of life.
(847) 699-2490 x2 View (847) 699-2490 x2

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.