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
Therapy helps define life. Therapy draws out facets of ourselves, our relationships, and the surrounding world toward individualized goals. Therapy gives strength and understanding to jettison behaviors and feelings that diminish who we wish to be. I'm a life-long learner. My clinical training illuminated therapeutic styles from a variety of cultures and walks of life. I have an affinity for th...
Pamela Thompson, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor/psychotherapist who specializes in treating children, young adults, and families. Pamela works with clients to identify dysfunctional patterns in relationships, develop effective coping strategies, and to assist clients in reaching their therapy goals using cognitive behavioral therapy. In the last 4 years, she has worked extensively wi...
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I am a licensed psychologist at the Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment (UCEBT) with training in assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. I enjoy working with neurodivergents (ADHD, Autism, TBI, etc.) and cooccurring conditions/trauma to address their concerns with treatments supported in the research. I also work to collaborate with families and school teams where...
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Compassionate, empathetic therapist who can assist youth, adults, couples and families in creating the best versions of themselves. I have 20 years of experience working with youth, families and individuals who are struggling with mental illness, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, direct and secondary traumatic experiences. I have spent my career focused on behavioral health and helping...
I have expertise in treating and supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with cognitive, academic, and social-emotional challenges. Many of my clients present with complex and coexisting conditions, which require a novel, collaborative, and individualized approach. Some of the challenges and presenting problems that I treat include: • Attention issues • Executive Function / Organizat...
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Leslie specializes in working with children, teens and young adults. Her treatment specialties include trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, autism spectrum disorders, self-harm, emotional/behavioral disturbances and parent/child and family conflict. Her other areas of expertise include reactive attachment disorder and the effects of adoption and foster care. In additiona...
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