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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I am dedicated to meeting people where they are at and helping them achieve their goals. I have experience working with children, adults, and families on a variety of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting, behavior difficulties, and life stress/transitions. I integrate DBT/CBT and play/art therapy informed treatments into my work with clients. I am a licensed clinical social...
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May Ahmed earned her Masters Marriage and Family Counseling from Long Island University in 2016. She also earned an Advanced certification in Mental Health Counseling in 2018. May has experience in working with substance abuse, phobias, at-risk adolescents, children with Autism and ADHD. May often utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Mindfulness-Based and Psychodynamic...
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