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 enjoy working with individuals from all backgrounds and ages. I provide a therapeutic environment where the client can determine the pace and set the goals they want to work on. Gaining new perspectives and learning strategies to help build the life the client wants to live is part of my therapeutic philosophy!...
The therapy I provide is transparent, warm, compassionate, and organized to help. I have over 10+ years of clinical experience and worked in multiple settings over these years. Whether you have panic attacks, obsessions, or your partner is not giving you what you need, I offer the support and ears that you need to help process your emotions and thoughts. I am a therapist who not only will valid...
Hi there! My name is Darrin Dennis. I am a registered associate professional clinical counselor who believes that people reach out for help because they're experiencing some kind of pain they can no longer manage on their own. As a therapist, I come alongside my clients, building a personal and authentic relationship so I can walk with you through your first steps toward growth and onto helping...
I love working with children and their families! I offer individual counseling for children aged 4-12 to address a range of issues including anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, and significant life transitions. Many families I see are seeking support for their children in the area of executive function skills such as staying focused and regulating emotions and impulses. I enjoy helping parents feel...
**Note: I am not accepting new clients at the moment. Please reach out if you would like to be placed on my waitlist.** I truly believe therapy is not a “one-size-fits-all’ practice. I approach every client with an open heart and mind, acknowledging and honoring one’s truth. I embrace a person-centered approach uniquely tailored to fit the needs of each individual client. I focus heavily on the...
My counseling lens is supportive, strengths based solution focused, and I use cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches in my work. I provide a non-judgmental active approach to counseling. In a caring yet straightforward way I get to know you, help you to set meaningful counseling goals, take action, and be accountable toward reaching your goals to live your best life. If you are looking...
For some, the idea of therapy is very scary and a last attempt to find answers and peace. At times the most difficult thing to do is reach out and ask for help. Wherever you or those you love are on the therapeutic spectrum I provide a calm, safe, and relaxed environment with a bit of humor and unconditional support. My goal is to work with you and your current stressors and process past hurts...
40 years of wisdom training and knowledge combined with up to date methods for children teens adults and elders My focus is to aid you in understanding yourself and achieving a positive journey in your life. We all are writing a book. I am honored when I can help turn a chapter and therefore a book to the positive In addition to my years of psychological experience I have personally overcome ma...
You've been going through it. Your partner, friends, and family see it too. You just want to move on with your life, but don’t know how. It happens to us all at some point, but you're still unsure about talking to someone. Going to therapy is a huge step for yourself because you've felt tired of be tired long enough. For me, the therapy experience goes best as a conversation between people as i...
I am currently accepting new clients for telehealth counseling during evening hours. My practice is devoted to working with individuals who are struggling in life and who seek out therapy as a helpful and supportive tool to foster growth and change! I collaboratively work with adults providing individual and group therapy that addresses areas that include self-esteem, life transitions,...
We all hold beliefs about who we are--some of those beliefs are positive and motivate us to do what we need to and want to, but some are negative and prevent us from living the life we want. Sometimes we know what those negative beliefs are; we are very familiar with them and feel like we can’t escape them. Other times we aren’t quite sure why we keep finding ourselves doing the same hurtful...
If blocked parts of us remain unexpressed, we can become frozen, or overwhelmed by our feelings, and sometimes develop addictive or unhealthy behaviors, or patterns that impact our lives in harmful ways. Sometimes we just need a space to share and unpack an issue and look at it from a different perspective. I am passionate about producing safe spaces where folks can step outside of their everyd...
There is an old saying: “The more you run from something, the more you run into it.” That is a scenario that can play out time and again for persons struggling with mental health issues. And avoidance is tempting. But the key to experiencing less pain and to living life with more enjoyment is in effectively confronting mental health challenges. This is where an ally is required—an ally trained ...
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I assist clients in learning about their moods, feelings, thoughts and behaviors and how to better respond to life's challenges. I am devoted to the exploration of client’s actions for the purpose of problem solving and achieving higher levels of functioning. You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited ...
