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
Caroline Goudelock Pennell
Nashville
Tennessee
Caroline Goudelock Pennell
Nashville
Tennessee
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Brian E McLean
Louisville
Kentucky
Brian E McLean
Louisville
Kentucky
Living with anxiety and depression can often feel exhausting. It can feel difficult to determine the first steps to take to work through those feelings. We can work together to find causes for those anxious and depressive feelings as well as healthy coping skills to help work through those feelings in a positive way. Please, feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I have 15+ yea...
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Monica D. Walling
West Palm Beach
Florida
Monica D. Walling
West Palm Beach
Florida
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