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
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Chelsea McConaha is a licensed clinical social worker with training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Asbury University and practices with an emphasis on the strengths-based and client-centered therapy approaches. She has experience in outpatient, office-based and community mental health fields with...
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Mia Perry is a licensed clinical social worker who obtained her bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University and master’s degree in social work at the University of Kentucky. She has worked with children, adolescents and adults in schools and in a range of outpatient settings. She is a board member of the Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work. She uses a variety of treatment modalities,...
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Dr. Oerther earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Spalding University. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and most recently completed an internship at the Vanderbilt University-Veterans Affairs Internship Consortium. Her clinical interests include psychological assessment, psychotherapy, anxiety disorders, trauma, mood disorders, supervision, advocacy issues and...
My goal is to provide you a safe, confidential space where you genuinely feel supported and heard as you to navigate through challenges you are currently experiencing. I hold the belief that you are the expert of your life and as a therapist it is my role to support you as you identify problems/goals that you would like to work on in therapy. Since 2005 I have worked with clients struggling wit...
Tamera Fenton is a licensed professional clinical counselor, national certified counselor and registered play therapist. She received her master's degree in human services and counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She has experience working with clients ages 2 to 75 in private practice, comprehensive care centers and therapeutic foster care. Her treatment specialty areas include attention...
