Behavioral Issues Therapists in 01451

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Chuncie Rena Willis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harvard, MA 01451
Welcoming NEW patients for individual psychotherapy! Please call 617-600-4249 for appointments. As a therapist, I have made it a priority to create a therapeutic environment where patients feel like they are part of a collaborative effort during their treatment. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I utilize DBT, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges, including substance use, and addictions. I believe in meeting people where they are in order to guide them towards self-awareness.
Welcoming NEW patients for individual psychotherapy! Please call 617-600-4249 for appointments. As a therapist, I have made it a priority to create a therapeutic environment where patients feel like they are part of a collaborative effort during their treatment. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I utilize DBT, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges, including substance use, and addictions. I believe in meeting people where they are in order to guide them towards self-awareness.
(617) 600-4249 View (617) 600-4249
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Jennifer Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CAC, CYT
Verified Verified
Harvard, MA 01451
Is there anything more important then our relationships? Let's work together to create deeper, more real connections with yourself and the people you love. Learning to accept all parts of you and knowing your partner in a way that will build support and safety for you both to grow together. We can get you into a space where you and your family can manage the hard things and evolve from them. Together we can work toward healthier communication, attachements, curiosity and of course laughter. Let's get comfortable being uncomfortable so that you can dig deep to realize and actualize the change you seek.
Is there anything more important then our relationships? Let's work together to create deeper, more real connections with yourself and the people you love. Learning to accept all parts of you and knowing your partner in a way that will build support and safety for you both to grow together. We can get you into a space where you and your family can manage the hard things and evolve from them. Together we can work toward healthier communication, attachements, curiosity and of course laughter. Let's get comfortable being uncomfortable so that you can dig deep to realize and actualize the change you seek.
(351) 247-3448 View (351) 247-3448
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Cynthia A Petelle
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Harvard, MA 01451
Seeking help is not always easy: figuring out what to say, how to say it and if the therapist will understand are amongst just some of the beginnings. Building a good treatment relationship is something that I enjoy with adults, couples and teens. I have more than 20yrs experience in a variety of settings including group practice, private high schools, emergency rooms and insurance companies reviewing care with medical professionals. I can help you as an adult with anxiety, mood issues and overall stressors with work or life. We can figure out prospectives, increase coping options and resolve past unresolved issues, etc.
Seeking help is not always easy: figuring out what to say, how to say it and if the therapist will understand are amongst just some of the beginnings. Building a good treatment relationship is something that I enjoy with adults, couples and teens. I have more than 20yrs experience in a variety of settings including group practice, private high schools, emergency rooms and insurance companies reviewing care with medical professionals. I can help you as an adult with anxiety, mood issues and overall stressors with work or life. We can figure out prospectives, increase coping options and resolve past unresolved issues, etc.
(978) 310-0644 View (978) 310-0644
Behavioral Health Perspectives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Harvard, MA 01451
Hello Everyone! Thank you for checking out my page. I have had many years of working with different populations, and have enjoyed learning new people, cultures, and different types of people. I always try to meet the person where they are at, and try to give them the most support and treatment as I can working collaboratively together.
Hello Everyone! Thank you for checking out my page. I have had many years of working with different populations, and have enjoyed learning new people, cultures, and different types of people. I always try to meet the person where they are at, and try to give them the most support and treatment as I can working collaboratively together.
(351) 300-0524 View (351) 300-0524

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Behavioral Issues Therapists

What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?

No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.

What therapy types help with behavioral issues?

Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.

How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?

Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.

How effective is therapy for behavior issues?

Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.