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 am not taking new clients at this time** My hope for the individuals I work with is that they feel welcomed, comfortable, and empowered. I have over 10 years of experience working with children (as young as 2) and families, using play therapy and parent coaching. More recently I have enjoyed working with other populations as well, including young/transitional age adults, and postpartum...
We are a not for profit that has been serving youth and families for over 45 years. 360 Youth Services believes that children, families and young adults already have most of the tools they need to lead successful and fulfilling lives. Trained counselors offer support and intervention, teach skills, empower individuals, and help families navigate life’s challenges....
Are your kids acting out? How connected do you feel to your significant other? How often do you spend time with your family around the dinner table? I can help you build more caring and satisfying relationships while encouraging each family member to be unique and independent. Our lives change often, and some of those changes are more difficult to adapt to than others. The ways you used to cope...
My name is Latreece Santiago. I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor in the Tri-State Area. I am culturally competent and racially sensitive with experience working with diverse populations. I am a PhD candidate studying human behavior at advanced levels. I work with youth, young, and older adults. I work from a Person Centered, empathic, and non-judgemental approach...
My passion is to provide a empathetic and nonjudgmental space for clients struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, anxiety, body dysmorphia, body image issues, shame, depression, and recovering from past traumas. My approach to healing is through developing a trusting therapeutic alliance. Looking at the social, cultural, familial, learning, and peer influences, as well as the...
*** I am currently accepting new clients most days of the week***As a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor ( LGPC) I work with individuals to cope with life stressors, depression and anxiety. I can help individuals set realistic and measurable goals that will allow them to make changes in their life that will can prove their lives, relationships and overall well being. **Please note that...
Dianah also counsels couples and families through a variety of life-stages, helping them find well-being in their changing roles. Dedicated to working through the entire therapeutic process with you and those you love, Dianah creates a time and place for couples and families to explore their challenges and find acceptance, appreciation and gratitude for each family member. Dianah’s primary...
I am a therapist because I am passionate to accompany individuals on their journey of self-understanding, exploration, and healing. The environment I provide is nonjudgmental, open, and safe. It focuses on an integration of mind, body, and spirit. I believe each individual is unique so I use a variety of approaches to assist my clients, depending on individual needs. Currently, I provide servic...
Ideally, we use an eclectic approach with therapy. Encompassing one particular approach is not beneficial - a "one size fits all" is counter therapeutic and does not allow the client to find refreshing avenues to discover abstinence/sobriety. Coupling our therapeutic approaches with Self-Help immersion, or non-traditional means, is well received. Additionally, we focus on developing a relapse...
Families I meet are confronting obstacles related to stress, anxiety, depression, identity, self esteem, and behavior. These challenges are taxing for one person, impacting our family and personal relationships. Many carry this burden, seeking an opportunity to set them and forget them, searching for a new way to live. Hope is found in the family’s inner strength to grow and adapt, even as our...
Roberta helps clients engage and integrate strategies for improving their self-awareness, resiliency, and overall confidence. Her clinical background includes working with clients who have experienced abuse, major losses, or other overwhelming events. She also helps clients with managing anger, depression, sleep disorders, new fears, and troubled relationships. Roberta is sensitive to the effec...
Life is a journey with many changes along the way and sometimes one needs a bit of support to get through it. I have a passion for helping people navigate their unique journey. I have been working in the field of mental health since 2013 and licensed as a therapist since 2015. I am skilled in working with children, adolescents, adults and families to build effective coping skills, problem solvi...
( English | español ) Are you ready to share and understand your life "story" to free you from the uncertainty & restlessness ignited from the unresolved impact of your experiences with relationship conflict, low self-esteem, challenges with social skills development, or life transition changes? I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist who works with children, teens, adults & families and...
We are a result of every single experience in life, good or bad. Over the course of a lifetime, we developed habits and perspectives that helped us to cope with suffering. However, when those old methods no longer serve, it is time to let another person to walk alongside in order to examine and discover new ways for dealing with life's challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental and empathetic...
There are many barriers to therapy including concerns privacy, transportation, and just being too busy to find time to make it to an appointment. For those living with challenges like anxiety or depression, addictions, the effects of trauma, abuse, or low self esteem; online teletherapy can help with the added benefit of engaging with your therapist at a time and place that is not only convenie...
