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
Accepting New Clients! I am aware of how challenging and frightening the initial interaction with therapy can be. Know that you are not alone in feeling this way. I have over fifteen years of experience in making my clients feel comfortable, safe, and prepared for the journey ahead. We can tackle issues that challenge your happiness and put you on the path to your most fulfilled self. My approa...
Teresa Veverka, MSW, CSWA I have been a social worker since 2008 and has extensive knowledge and background in helping children and families process through traumatic and stressful events. My therapeutic approach is like a road map that helps guide you through the process of understanding the problem and developing solutions. I am trauma informed with strengths in collaborative problem solving...
Kathryn E Leachman
New Orleans
Louisiana
Kathryn E Leachman
New Orleans
Louisiana
Life is full of bumps and hardships. It is part of the human experience. I believe counseling provides a meaningful exploration of your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being in order for you to navigate these issues with more self-awareness and capability. I view counseling as a process in which you, the client, and I, the counselor, establish rapport and trust one another in order to expl...
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I specialize in working with children, teenagers, and young adults who are facing various issues with mental health, trauma, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with families who are trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together to reach their fullest potential as a family. I firmly believe in a holistic approach to therapy. This means that it is...
Greg Schaber
Cincinnati
Ohio
Greg Schaber
Cincinnati
Ohio
Feeling stuck. Feeling left behind. Feeling anxious. Feeling hopeless. These are some of the most common feelings of our time. The overpowering noise, relentless demands, raw speed, and seemingly endless cross-messaging can make it hard to find a safe, quiet place where you can slow down, reflect, take control, and explore important questions. “What’s going on with me?” “Why do I feel what I...
Mary Beth Martini
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mary Beth Martini
Cincinnati
Ohio
By keeping sessions solution focused, individuals gain a sense of accomplishment each time they leave my office. You will learn realistic coping skills and boundary setting while gaining insight to harmful thinking patterns and establishing emotional awareness for long term stability and continued growth in your life and relationships. I’m passionate about helping individuals, especially youth ...
I believe, that most people are capable of change if given the opportunity, support, and motivation in order to achieve greater success in all aspects of their lives. My warm and friendly approach with client's is encouraging, inclusive and collaborative. I tailor therapeutic interventions to support your individual needs using frameworks from evidenced based practices. I work with adults,...
Heidi Schilling
Austin
Texas
Heidi Schilling
Austin
Texas
I aim to create a safe, warm, empathetic space to help clients work through life's struggles. I believe that it is important to not only identify areas of growth in therapy but to also identify areas of strength; this is especially important with children and adolescents. I take a collaborative and systemic approach when working with youth; my belief is that including all parts of the child's l...
Rebecca Bassman
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Rebecca Bassman
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Rebecca is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson’s Marriage and Family Therapy program with a specialty in Sex Therapy. Clients would say that they value Rebecca’s open communication style and her ability to look through a systemic lens. Rebecca is culturally competent and well versed on a wide range of human sexuality issues and topics. Some of Rebecca’s areas of focus with couples and individuals...
The Neuropsychology & Counseling Center, LLC
Dallas
Texas
The Neuropsychology & Counseling Center, LLC
Dallas
Texas
Whether you have experienced something that has turned your life upside down or if you merely want help kick starting the next stage in your life, therapy can help. Individuals recovering from difficulties related to a traumatic brain injury, stroke, depression, anxiety, and individuals having difficulty managing life decisions (relationships, kids, employment) often have one thing in common:...
Feeling alone in your journey to grow your family? Feeling overwhelmed and emotional following the birth of your baby? I work with individuals and couples learning to navigate this often confusing and emotional journey of infertility as well as postpartum depression and anxiety. I can walk with you through these hard times, helping you to manage stress, nurture your relationships and make...
Mahnaz Wilson
Dallas
Texas
Mahnaz Wilson
Dallas
Texas
Are you facing the challenges of overwhelming life circumstances, depression, anxiety, grief or loss? Having trouble managing child's behavior in home or school? Often, the thinking patterns we have accumulated throughout our lives are operating below the surface and become the very things that get in the way of the life for which we long. We may not be able to change the situations that happen...
My practice focuses on the importance of the therapeutic relationship, understanding how symptoms affect the brain and body, and honoring my client's own wisdom towards healing. I work with children, adults, couples and families with a range of concerns including anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, grief, life transitions and trauma to identify new patterns of health and wellness. I have...