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
I am a graduate of Appalachian State University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, and have been practicing for the past thirteen years. I specialize in work with individuals, couples, families and teens, and have a focus in systems theory and narrative therapy. I prefer to work in collaboration with my clients to use the expertise that they have in their own lives to help fi...
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I have been working with adolescents and adults for fifteen years on an array of issues. My specialty has been on depression, anxiety, life transitions and women’s issues, specifically fertility struggles. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia and have had extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I have worked in a...
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I am a military veteran who has been working in the Helping Profession since 2015. I have worked at a long-term recovery house, most recently have been working with a public agency treating a variety of issues, and I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I enjoy meeting with people, getting to know them, and helping them to achieve their personal goals. I have worked with many types of clie...
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Kaylee is a compassionate and perceptive listener, offering you a healing space with focus on solutions. Gifted in establishing rapport quickly, Kaylee’s approach focuses on empathetic guidance, identification of client strengths, and replacing destructive patterns - while offering helpful tools, feedback, and resources to help you meet your goals. Kaylee specializes in treating adults struggli...
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate. I have 24 years’ experience working with children and adults Including those with various mental health and addiction issues. Keith received his Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from Northern Arizona University in May 1994 and a his Masters of Social Work from California State Universit...
