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
My current work focuses on Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups, Active and Retired First Responders and Military facing Crisis Situations, Relationship Issues, Trauma and Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Growth and Self Exploration, Severe Mental Illness, Dual Diagnosis, Addiction & Recovery. I utilize approaches including but not limited to CBT, Systems, Somatic and other models. While...
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I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas and have served the mental health needs of the Northwest Arkansas area since 2004. I am clinically trained in building and maintaining relationships and have years of experience providing counseling services in the Northwest Arkansas and River Valley school districts. I have provided therapy to clients of all ages, maintaining ...
I provide specialized professional and effective mental health treatments. Instead of looking at mental health problems as issues, I like to look at them as life hurdles that we can work through together to achieve an all around healthier mind, body, and perspective.I specialize in helping you: Identify contributing factors and find ways to change, accept or adapt; Identify strengths, learn and...
Life is full of challenges that can weigh us down and prevent us from living in our highest potential with satisfaction, vitality, and joy. It can be confusing to see how to move ahead and hard to try new things, even when we have a sense for what needs to change or what could be better. As a therapist who works with both adults and children, we can work together to move through current challen...
I have been treating children, adolescents and young adults in my private practice since 2002. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution focused counseling and behavioral skills training. Clinical specialties include assessment and treatment of ADHD and anxiety, sports psychology therapy as it relates to performance and treatment of adjustment and depressive disorders. I have...
