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
Do your emotions sometimes feel “bigger” than you expected? Is your inner critic sometimes the loudest voice in your head? Does perfectionism make completing tasks painful and complicated? Are stuck beliefs causing you to repeat patterns that you desperately want to stop, but you don’t know how? I can support you in unpacking these difficult questions and more, as we get to the root causes and...
I am a passionate licensed mental health counselor that believes in helping others to foster growth and achieve their goals. I believe in taking risks, being vulnerable and shooting big in life. I am trained in both evidence based and person-centered practices. I work with my clients to create a plan for their therapy experience that is meaningful and works towards results. I work with individu...
Life is a journey, full of experiences that inspire and challenge. The inspirational moments fuel our ability to persevere. The challenges provide the greatest opportunity for personal growth. I believe in the process of therapy and have personally experienced its benefits. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and focus primarily on evidence-based interventions tailored to helping women. I am...
Sometimes we can be unkind to ourselves, feel disconnected in our relationships or overwhelmed by life's problems. I believe counseling is a learning process. I will work with you to develop a compassionate understanding of who you are and new insight about areas in your life where you want support to change. I am passionate about working with individuals and families to support mental health a...
"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." - Albert Camus. Learning to live life without drugs and alcohol can feel like an unbearable task. Making the best decision for a loved one, child, or spouse can be one of the hardest yet most rewarding decisions to make. I am here to assist along the journey. Addiction has impacted my life personally. I decided to joi...
Sometimes life and its transitions can be too much and leave us feeling, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed. I’m here to help and let you know there is hope. Therapy is more than just telling someone your problems. It is a way to process what is happening in your life and how you are feeling, and also learn new ways to cope and grow. I am here to listen and support you, by bringing my experience...
For the time being I am working virtually using a telemedicine portal. So far it as been working out well!! Focusing on self and on family history can provide insights to meaningful change. Knowledge of who you are enables you to redirect anxiety and think differently about others in your family and larger social system. Challenges can become opportunities. The therapy I provide is rooted in Bo...
Life is hard, yet once you have a child who is disabled, life can feel unmanageable. There is so much to worry about and struggle with. You and your child may feel isolated, mis-understood and different from family and friends. How do you explain to others why your child isn't interacting with children their own age? And...... why are they acting so differently? Interactions with your spouse an...
I received an M.A. in Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary in 2011. As your counselor, I am here to support you in making meaning, creating comfort, and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. I believe that people are relational beings with physical, spiritual, emotional, and social components, and that the exploration and integration of these aspects through a client-cente...
I have worked with men and women from varying ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and those with alternate lifestyles and various spiritual practices. I also have treatment experience with alcohol & drug, gambling and other addictions. Skilled with a focus of holistic model of care. Additionally, I work with LGBTQ clients and have unique skills to address client needs and offer...
I enjoy helping children, teens, adults, couples, families, and groups use art (and/or traditional talk therapy) to identify their emotions, explore sources of internal/external conflict, and introduce healthier coping strategies into their everyday lives. I tend to approach therapy with Gestaltist and existentialist principles in order to help clients identify points where they feel "stuck,"...
You are STRONG and you are CAPABLE of overcoming the challenges you are facing. We all experience difficult times in life, this is what makes us human. As your therapist I will teach, guide, and equip you to overcome those challenges. I will work with you to increase self esteem, better relationships, and improve your quality of life. We will work together using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the problems in your life? When life gets to be challenging, we often lose our sense of joy and hope. We might feel that we are just barely able to get ourselves through the day. You might be struggling with worry, sadness, a short fuse, concerns about a family member, the loss of a loved one or a life change. If you are overwhelmed and are not sure how to regain ...
I am a pre-licensed clinical fellow at The Briggs Institute, Inc. The therapists at the Institute are graduates of Lipscomb University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program. As the only COAMFTE accredited program in Nashville, the Lipscomb MFT program has earned its fine reputation by meeting the highest academic and clinical experience standards in the country. Because we practice un...
I provide a safe and secure environment to explore experiences, gain insight and awareness to reach your goals. I believe that we all possess the necessary tools to overcome the challenges, difficulties, or changes in our lives. Often we struggle to find the tools we need in challenging times. I can assist you in recognizing and creating your tools in order for you to be successful in your life...
