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 began working as a therapist in a Community Health Center seeing individuals, couples and families with severe to minor mental health issues. In my experience, many seeking therapy are dealing with recurring challenges in functioning. I have experience helping clients with simple trauma, complex trauma, DID (formerly Multiple Personality Disorder), and other trauma and dissociative disorders....
Give yourself 30 seconds to simply think about whether that behavior, thought, or belief you are seeking support on has actually become your maladaptive, yet effective, answer. Maybe you desire supportive exploration of those deeper beliefs or wounds that have led to your reliance on this maladaptive answer. Together, we will blend formalized approaches with your individualized needs to develop...
"Wholeness, Wellness, Coming Your Way" As a therapist, I've worked with children ages 3-17, and adults ages 18-85. I begin by meeting each individual person where they are mentally, emotionally, and developmentally. I have treated and have great success with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, ODD, Autism, Grief, and substance abuse. I also provide marriage and couples counseling. I earned my Mast...
I provide a supportive, judgment-free space and facilitate developing new coping skills, awareness, self-discovery, growth, and healing. I believe in an individual and integrative approach; therefore, the tools and techniques will be different depending on your needs! Through collaboration and building a strong therapeutic relationship, we will be working towards achieving your desired goals an...
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My therapeutic viewpoint is that all clients can change if they have a supportive therapist in a therapeutic environment that is conducive to change. Additionally, they must have the desire to change, set goals, and work on the skills needed outside of the counseling session to create lasting change. My speciality is working with clients who are "sick and tired or being sick and tired," and the...
Sometimes we need to go through a dark overgrown forest to get to a beautiful meadow full of wildflowers. Other times we might hike a rigorous trail to get to a stunning waterfall or a peaceful overlook. Beauty and challenges are intertwined in life. The experience of counseling is like this. You might find yourself in a dark or difficult place, yearning for the serene meadow of wildflowers. Ma...
I specialize in working with people who struggle with anxiety. I am a trained mindfulness practitioner who has been teaching, consulting and training other practitioners on mindfulness-based interventions for many years. Anxiety can feel paralyzing and confusing. Mindfulness allows us to slow down and be more attuned with our emotions and bodies. By creating space within, we can be more thought...
Do you need a safe space right now to talk about your thoughts and feeling of uncertainty? We can work at issues that are affecting you and your family due the COVID-19 pandemic or other issues by teletherapy until there is not the need for social distancing. Sometimes it all seems so overwhelming and impossible. I work from a client-centered, eclectic counseling style that is tailored to the...
To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- Ethel Mostrel, MA, LMFT has been a clinician for over 20 years, offering therapy for individuals, couples, families and groups with the aim of resolution of presenting problem and improving level of functioning. Ethel has worked at different settings such as Universities...
I am dedicated and loyal to the clients I serve. There are a multitude of issues for whom someone might come to me for assistance; marital/family conflict, work stress, changes in mood, depression, anxiety, self esteem, life transitions, growing up and growing older. Sometimes early events including trauma and attachment issues manifest in later relationships, impacting your ability to relate a...
Hi there. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I earned my Bachelor of Arts at the University of the Incarnate Word and my Master's degree in community counseling at The University of Texas at San Antonio. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and elderly in many different avenues surrounding men...
Hi, I'm Diane. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I treat a variety of conditions, but specialize in addiction treatment, as well as depressive and anxiety disorders, which are often the underlying cause of unhealthy behaviors to include substance abuse issues and co-dependency. Life can be full of experiences that leave us feeling afraid, overwhelme...
If you are facing anxiety, depression, or uncontrollable emotions I am here to help. I am passionate about my work with individuals, families, couples, & children/teens. I aim to help my clients make positive improvements both inside & outside the therapy room. My work as a therapist is to help support individuals, families & couples in gaining more insight about environmental stressors & to...
Hello! I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) And Nationally Certified Counselor. I am currently working on completing my Registered Play Therapist certification and specialization in various modalities. I currently specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults ages 0-24 with the diagnosis of developmental disorders, behavioral issues, attachment issues...
