Behavioral issues are generally first recognized in school-age children. Their behavior may make it difficult for them to learn and grow at school. They also may have trouble getting along with siblings at home or peers on the playground. They may throw tantrums, get in fights, or use illegal substances. Additionally, some behavioral issues stem from trauma in early childhood or an unstable home life.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions vary depending on the specifics of the behavior and the child’s experiences.
Therapy for children or young adults with behavioral problems may include parents or guardians so they can become involved in their child’s healing. Learning to deal with problem behaviors in a calm, fair way is critical to a child’s mental health. Play Therapy may help the child work through their emotions in a safe environment while playing with toys, completing puzzles, and engaging in games with the therapist. Family Therapy can be helpful if distressing family dynamics are causing the child to have more problematic behaviors.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Behavioral Issues
I hold a valid nursing license in the following states: AZ, CO, HI, MD, MO, NV, OR and WA. This multi-state licensure allows me to provide healthcare services and support to patients across these states, ensuring accessibility and flexibility in delivering care. If you are located in any of these states, I am well-equipped to serve your healthcare needs. I look forward to the opportunity to pro...
I have a strong belief that people know themselves best and I honor that by listening to my clients' strengths and building a treatment plan that utilizes their strengths and is based on their goals for therapy. I start with the least intrusive and more gentle approaches and then move toward more intense treatment modalities, if those are needed.
I am passionate about helping individuals learn and accept who they are, overcome barriers, and create a life that feels meaningful, fulfilled, and authentic. The reason for creating HIP Mental Wellness Group is to support others to find peace, tranquility, motivation, wholeness within their own lives, and relationships; and to help you discover the road that is least resistance to you living y...
From the go, my priority is to establish a patient relationship of trust, feeling at ease with open expression, as if conversing with someone they trust. It is a profound honor that they have entrusted me with guiding them through a vulnerable period in their life. My patients have a central role in shaping their treatment plans, catering to their needs. Navigating the unknown has required the ...
I believe that the most efficient therapy approach is to help clients examine their beliefs that are causing distress, and help them form healthy flexible beliefs that lead to healthy undisturbed emotions. If clients engage in homework in between session, it also enhances their gains in therapy. While my approach is somewhat directive, it is not pushy. Clients get to decide what interventions t...
Utilizing a team-based approach, I work with my clients to learn where they are and where they would like to be. I provide good feedback and we oftentimes work through several iterations of short, medium and long term goals.
I am a hope focused and future oriented therapist. I treat therapy like ordering an Uber or Lyft. You tell the driver the final destination before they figure out the route. Therapy is the same, in that, I work to understand your desired outcomes for when therapy is over before we do anything else. In essence, we work backwards from what your preferred future is.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Health Nurse Practitioner. My dual certification allows me to approach mental health from a holistic perspective, taking into consideration both psychological and physical well-being.
Working over the years with a broad spectrum of patients has enabled me to communicate effectively with a diverse client population. I have a passio...
I employ a holistic approach that integrates evidence-based practices and a strengths-based perspective to tailor interventions to individual needs. Through this framework, I deeply explore each person's unique experiences and needs, uncovering the underlying factors that contribute to their overall well-being. Within my practice, I draw upon a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including...
While I rely on my skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundation for treatment, I may also use modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in building a plan of care to best suit their needs.
Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and a caring attitude. I believe everything in life happens for a reason and life is a journey. My goal is to make the journey be as positive as possible by working together as a team for care. I work with all ages, genders and cultures.
I believe that in delivering patient centered care. My goal is to increase the patient's quality of life by creating a collaborative treatment plan that works best for each individual.
