Behavioral Issues Therapists in 11747

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Jessica Puttre
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
Many people struggle with anxiety everyday. This daily struggle makes everyday activities difficult and sometimes seem impossible. I specialize in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) which helps people understand their anxiety and how to change their anxious thoughts and behaviors. CBT is an effective form of treatment for a wide range of psychological disorders such as Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Social Phobia, School Phobia, Test Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Adjustment Disorders, and Depression. CBT teaches a person the coping techniques necessary to live a healthy and balanced life.
Many people struggle with anxiety everyday. This daily struggle makes everyday activities difficult and sometimes seem impossible. I specialize in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) which helps people understand their anxiety and how to change their anxious thoughts and behaviors. CBT is an effective form of treatment for a wide range of psychological disorders such as Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Social Phobia, School Phobia, Test Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Adjustment Disorders, and Depression. CBT teaches a person the coping techniques necessary to live a healthy and balanced life.
(631) 629-5489 View (631) 629-5489
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Scott Silverman
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
I SPECIALIZE IN TEENS&ADULTS - Is your child's behavior causing you to stress out? I have extensive experience treating teens and understand the issues that cause them to bottle up, shut down and become defiant. I WELCOME ADULT PATIENTS-Unhappy? Need to talk? Whether your having marital difficulties, issues with your job or family or issues that you can't seem to solve on your own, there is help available for you. As an experienced therapist/educator I have helped my clients develop a more focused understanding of why they are feeling their feelings and how to heal.
I SPECIALIZE IN TEENS&ADULTS - Is your child's behavior causing you to stress out? I have extensive experience treating teens and understand the issues that cause them to bottle up, shut down and become defiant. I WELCOME ADULT PATIENTS-Unhappy? Need to talk? Whether your having marital difficulties, issues with your job or family or issues that you can't seem to solve on your own, there is help available for you. As an experienced therapist/educator I have helped my clients develop a more focused understanding of why they are feeling their feelings and how to heal.
(516) 252-3355 View (516) 252-3355
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Christy Bush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melville, NY 11747  (Online Only)
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming and finding the right therapist can be even harder. I’m here to help! I have dedicated the past 9 years working with clients to create a safe and supportive environment to explore their thoughts and feelings, while developing healthy coping skills. I have experience working with a wide range of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds, specializing in Depression, Anxiety, Pre and Postpartum, Child Development/Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Decision Making, ADHD/OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, Self-esteem, Concrete Functioning, Chronic Illness, Adjustment to End of Life & Relationship/Family Issues.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming and finding the right therapist can be even harder. I’m here to help! I have dedicated the past 9 years working with clients to create a safe and supportive environment to explore their thoughts and feelings, while developing healthy coping skills. I have experience working with a wide range of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds, specializing in Depression, Anxiety, Pre and Postpartum, Child Development/Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Decision Making, ADHD/OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, Self-esteem, Concrete Functioning, Chronic Illness, Adjustment to End of Life & Relationship/Family Issues.
(929) 577-3922 View (929) 577-3922
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Jeremy C Melnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
Waitlist for new clients
Life is stressful enough, finding a supportive therapist shouldn’t be!  I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, behavioral and learning difficulties, self-esteem, body image, coping skills, social skills as well as issues with day to day transitions. I have worked in a range of settings including preschool, middle school, high school, summer camps, inpatient psychiatric settings, and outpatient clinics. I currently work as a school social worker during the day as well as a camp administrator over the summer.
Life is stressful enough, finding a supportive therapist shouldn’t be!  I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, behavioral and learning difficulties, self-esteem, body image, coping skills, social skills as well as issues with day to day transitions. I have worked in a range of settings including preschool, middle school, high school, summer camps, inpatient psychiatric settings, and outpatient clinics. I currently work as a school social worker during the day as well as a camp administrator over the summer.
(516) 271-1153 View (516) 271-1153
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Akili Carter
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
I have been in the field since 2002 working with many people. I have experience with depression, self-esteem challenges, behavioral issues, issues within the relationship and family bond, and bipolar disorder. These are a only handful of the client's I have worked with. I have experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger's ; however, I've worked with all types of Intellectually Capable individuals. I've also done a lot of work with parents both in the home and on the residential level. And I love working with couples.
I have been in the field since 2002 working with many people. I have experience with depression, self-esteem challenges, behavioral issues, issues within the relationship and family bond, and bipolar disorder. These are a only handful of the client's I have worked with. I have experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger's ; however, I've worked with all types of Intellectually Capable individuals. I've also done a lot of work with parents both in the home and on the residential level. And I love working with couples.
(631) 202-0976 View (631) 202-0976
Richard M. Tuck
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
I am a psychologist with a number of post-graduate specializations and certifications, though I also maintain a general practice. I have formal training, experience and certifications in hypnotherapy, which has been shown to be helpful with a wide-range of psychotherapy issues and modalities. I also have additional training and experience in addictive disorders, child and adolescent psychotherapy, and elder psychology. I endeavor to provide up to date, research-based procedures, integrating various modalities of treatment (e.g., cognitive-behavioral, systems, interpersonal)to facilitate time-efficient and significant improvement in social and emotional functioning for adults, children and adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
I am a psychologist with a number of post-graduate specializations and certifications, though I also maintain a general practice. I have formal training, experience and certifications in hypnotherapy, which has been shown to be helpful with a wide-range of psychotherapy issues and modalities. I also have additional training and experience in addictive disorders, child and adolescent psychotherapy, and elder psychology. I endeavor to provide up to date, research-based procedures, integrating various modalities of treatment (e.g., cognitive-behavioral, systems, interpersonal)to facilitate time-efficient and significant improvement in social and emotional functioning for adults, children and adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
(631) 392-6245 View (631) 392-6245
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Denise Ferrazano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
I treat a variety of psychiatric and emotional ailments including anxiety, panic, attention problems, mood issues, self-esteem, PTSD, behavioral problems, eating disorders and sustained sobriety.
Are you feeling anxious, sad or overwhelmed? Do you need support in overcoming a significant obstacle in your personal or professional life or in making a major life decision? By providing a safe, caring and understanding therapeutic relationship, I will assist you in this journey. We will openly explore your difficulties, discuss techniques for coping with feelings, reach new resolutions, achieve solutions, establish and reach goals and improve your life and relationships with others. We'll work on developing positive coping skills for unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, so that you can live a joyful, healthy and peaceful life.
I treat a variety of psychiatric and emotional ailments including anxiety, panic, attention problems, mood issues, self-esteem, PTSD, behavioral problems, eating disorders and sustained sobriety.
Are you feeling anxious, sad or overwhelmed? Do you need support in overcoming a significant obstacle in your personal or professional life or in making a major life decision? By providing a safe, caring and understanding therapeutic relationship, I will assist you in this journey. We will openly explore your difficulties, discuss techniques for coping with feelings, reach new resolutions, achieve solutions, establish and reach goals and improve your life and relationships with others. We'll work on developing positive coping skills for unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, so that you can live a joyful, healthy and peaceful life.
(516) 362-2624 View (516) 362-2624
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Fern Sandler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
Early in my career I trained at MSKCC assisting families of pediatric cancer patients as well as at Mount Sinai Medical Center in the Dept. of Developmental Pediatrics. This early training with children and their families not only shaped my career over the past 25 years but also fueled my passion to work with children with developmental delays and/or social-emotional and behavioral difficulties. I also led the Psychology Dept. at Variety Child Learning Center. I currently provide individual and small group counseling to children based on CBT principles and many evidenced based methods, as well as provide parent training/education.
Early in my career I trained at MSKCC assisting families of pediatric cancer patients as well as at Mount Sinai Medical Center in the Dept. of Developmental Pediatrics. This early training with children and their families not only shaped my career over the past 25 years but also fueled my passion to work with children with developmental delays and/or social-emotional and behavioral difficulties. I also led the Psychology Dept. at Variety Child Learning Center. I currently provide individual and small group counseling to children based on CBT principles and many evidenced based methods, as well as provide parent training/education.
(516) 586-0696 View (516) 586-0696
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Jacklyn Fee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
The most common types of therapies I practice include emotion-focused, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness.
When you are ready to seek healing and personal growth, please realize you do not have to be alone in your journey. I have always been fascinated by how minds and hearts can be healed. I am dedicated to the process that allows people to step into their own light, and I feel blessed to be a psychotherapist. I believe everyone needs a safe place to be heard and understood. Creating a safe and trusting environment for my clients is a primary focus for me. Every person has a unique life story. Together we will discover the areas that need the most attention and realize healing, peace of mind and joy are all within reach.
The most common types of therapies I practice include emotion-focused, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness.
When you are ready to seek healing and personal growth, please realize you do not have to be alone in your journey. I have always been fascinated by how minds and hearts can be healed. I am dedicated to the process that allows people to step into their own light, and I feel blessed to be a psychotherapist. I believe everyone needs a safe place to be heard and understood. Creating a safe and trusting environment for my clients is a primary focus for me. Every person has a unique life story. Together we will discover the areas that need the most attention and realize healing, peace of mind and joy are all within reach.
(631) 250-2746 View (631) 250-2746
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Marlaena Corso
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747  (Online Only)
I use mainly a cognitive behavioral approach in my work.
Most of the clients I see are ready to create change in their lives. They feel defeated, stressed, overwhelmed, out of control, afraid, spread too thin, unorganized, and sometimes hopeless. Many are of college age; seniors in high school getting ready for their next big life transition and managing related stress, or college students who are having difficulty balancing all of the demands placed on them. I also treat many clients experiencing stressors in all stages of adult life beyond college, including identity development, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress management, illness, parenting, and family issues.
I use mainly a cognitive behavioral approach in my work.
Most of the clients I see are ready to create change in their lives. They feel defeated, stressed, overwhelmed, out of control, afraid, spread too thin, unorganized, and sometimes hopeless. Many are of college age; seniors in high school getting ready for their next big life transition and managing related stress, or college students who are having difficulty balancing all of the demands placed on them. I also treat many clients experiencing stressors in all stages of adult life beyond college, including identity development, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress management, illness, parenting, and family issues.
(631) 250-2768 View (631) 250-2768
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Jonathan Ruffus
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
I currently offer individual, small group, and family therapy sessions, in addition to parent counseling and training related to child behavioral challenges.
Talking to someone about a problem can be a very difficult thing to do, especially when that someone is new. Thus, my goal as a clinician is to foster a relationship that will allow you to be comfortable, develop clear objectives, and ultimately address root problems that are causing negative life experiences. Since past and/or current behaviors can serve as major drivers for maladaptive functioning, my theoretical approach emphasizes cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and systems theory techniques depending on the presenting problem.
I currently offer individual, small group, and family therapy sessions, in addition to parent counseling and training related to child behavioral challenges.
Talking to someone about a problem can be a very difficult thing to do, especially when that someone is new. Thus, my goal as a clinician is to foster a relationship that will allow you to be comfortable, develop clear objectives, and ultimately address root problems that are causing negative life experiences. Since past and/or current behaviors can serve as major drivers for maladaptive functioning, my theoretical approach emphasizes cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and systems theory techniques depending on the presenting problem.
(631) 856-2503 View (631) 856-2503
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Tri State Counseling and MediatIon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR, LCSW
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
Trained in CBT, prefer to use a rational living approach with behavior modification and assist the client. Use DBT, CBT, Behavioral approach in Psychotherapy to achieve practical results, measurable and beneficial to the client. Short term treatment focus on result oriented approach with focus on cognitive or insight or behavioral modification is my style. Specialist in children, work with families and a fair mix of all age groups. I accept major health insurances & accept private pay. ANGER MANAGEMENT, AUTISM, ADHD, MOOD DISORDERS, ANXIETY SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ALCOHOL DOMESTIC RELATIONS/VIOLENCE ISSUES AND FORENSIC EVALUATIONS HANDLED AS WELL.
Trained in CBT, prefer to use a rational living approach with behavior modification and assist the client. Use DBT, CBT, Behavioral approach in Psychotherapy to achieve practical results, measurable and beneficial to the client. Short term treatment focus on result oriented approach with focus on cognitive or insight or behavioral modification is my style. Specialist in children, work with families and a fair mix of all age groups. I accept major health insurances & accept private pay. ANGER MANAGEMENT, AUTISM, ADHD, MOOD DISORDERS, ANXIETY SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ALCOHOL DOMESTIC RELATIONS/VIOLENCE ISSUES AND FORENSIC EVALUATIONS HANDLED AS WELL.
(718) 415-6266 View (718) 415-6266
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Marc A Blank
Counselor, MS, EdM, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melville, NY 11747  (Online Only)
I utilize Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed treatments. I work with children, adolescents and adults with many challenges including ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, family conflict, trauma, insomnia, and life and career challenges. I am an excellent listener, very empathetic, easy to talk to, and nonjudgmental. I create a relaxed, supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing and grow through guided self-exploration and varying perspectives.
I utilize Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed treatments. I work with children, adolescents and adults with many challenges including ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, family conflict, trauma, insomnia, and life and career challenges. I am an excellent listener, very empathetic, easy to talk to, and nonjudgmental. I create a relaxed, supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing and grow through guided self-exploration and varying perspectives.
(631) 769-2275 View (631) 769-2275
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Randi Zimmerman @ Randi Z. Therapy Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melville, NY 11747
Children - play therapy, art therapy, parent guidance, family work, positive emotional, cognitive and behavioral treatment.
At The Time is Always Now Therapy Group, Randi Zimmerman, LCSW-R, CEDS-S and her team are ready for you! "What lies before you and what lies behind you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. For those who wish to be the best they can be, to heal and strive and connect, therapy can help you achieve the highest quality of your life. Your unique strengths will be uncovered and cultivated to help you meet the challenges before you. You will be guided and nurtured to achieve and exceed your goals, to take the risks necessary to fulfill your dreams. The time to start is now!
Children - play therapy, art therapy, parent guidance, family work, positive emotional, cognitive and behavioral treatment.
At The Time is Always Now Therapy Group, Randi Zimmerman, LCSW-R, CEDS-S and her team are ready for you! "What lies before you and what lies behind you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. For those who wish to be the best they can be, to heal and strive and connect, therapy can help you achieve the highest quality of your life. Your unique strengths will be uncovered and cultivated to help you meet the challenges before you. You will be guided and nurtured to achieve and exceed your goals, to take the risks necessary to fulfill your dreams. The time to start is now!
(516) 986-4345 View (516) 986-4345
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Martine Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747  (Online Only)
I use an eclectic approach with a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic background to treat adolescents and adults.
You may be thinking, “I just don’t feel like myself.” but don’t know where to start to feel better. Did you imagine your life would be at a different place by now? Sometimes as great as family and friends are, they may not truly understand and an outside unbiased perspective is helpful. I know that it can be hard to reach out for help, let alone find a therapist who is right for you. I provide my clients with a warm, supportive, non-judgmental space to help empower you and give you the coping skills needed to live the life you deserve.
I use an eclectic approach with a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic background to treat adolescents and adults.
You may be thinking, “I just don’t feel like myself.” but don’t know where to start to feel better. Did you imagine your life would be at a different place by now? Sometimes as great as family and friends are, they may not truly understand and an outside unbiased perspective is helpful. I know that it can be hard to reach out for help, let alone find a therapist who is right for you. I provide my clients with a warm, supportive, non-judgmental space to help empower you and give you the coping skills needed to live the life you deserve.
(516) 346-5823 View (516) 346-5823
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Teri A Messina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
There is nothing more exciting then working with the resiliency of the human spirit, whether it is individual, child, co-joint, marital or family therapy. I have advanced training in psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT and interpersonal treatment modalities. My hope is to create a safeplace so you can explore and grow while managing the ups and downs of this journey we call life.
There is nothing more exciting then working with the resiliency of the human spirit, whether it is individual, child, co-joint, marital or family therapy. I have advanced training in psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT and interpersonal treatment modalities. My hope is to create a safeplace so you can explore and grow while managing the ups and downs of this journey we call life.
(516) 730-9150 View (516) 730-9150
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Fran R Futterman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, angry, or lonely? Do you feel stuck or depressed? Are you having problems in school or at work? Are you struggling in your relationships with friends or family? Are you frustrated with problems in your home? Are your children struggling in school or at home? Are you tolerating unacceptable behavior? If so, therapy can help. Therapy allows you to talk without judgement, learn new and healthy ways to cope with life's challenges and live the life that you want.
Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, angry, or lonely? Do you feel stuck or depressed? Are you having problems in school or at work? Are you struggling in your relationships with friends or family? Are you frustrated with problems in your home? Are your children struggling in school or at home? Are you tolerating unacceptable behavior? If so, therapy can help. Therapy allows you to talk without judgement, learn new and healthy ways to cope with life's challenges and live the life that you want.
(516) 252-3570 View (516) 252-3570
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Dana Kane-Glickman Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
I have 41 years of providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. I provide therapy to help you reach your potential and improve the quality of your life, and to help you find better coping strategies with challenges. I will help to empower you to make better choices, gain assertiveness skills, form healthy boundaries and obtain conflict resolution. I use a psychodynamic approach and behavior modification. I also specialize helping people who suffer with anxiety and depression. I specialize in working with kids and adolescents.
I have 41 years of providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. I provide therapy to help you reach your potential and improve the quality of your life, and to help you find better coping strategies with challenges. I will help to empower you to make better choices, gain assertiveness skills, form healthy boundaries and obtain conflict resolution. I use a psychodynamic approach and behavior modification. I also specialize helping people who suffer with anxiety and depression. I specialize in working with kids and adolescents.
(516) 619-7123 View (516) 619-7123
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Gene Foley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747  (Online Only)
Using the science-based technique (CBT) cognitive behavior therapy, I will help you explore thoughts about people, places, and things in your life. We can either learn to be happier in the lives we have, or gain the strength and motivation to change it into the life we want. Therapy is best when it is a conversation between two genuine people. I like the analogy of the therapist as a seasoned woodsman, who meets you, lost in your personal forest. As you walk and talk, the woodsman subtly uses known cues about how to get out of the woods.
Using the science-based technique (CBT) cognitive behavior therapy, I will help you explore thoughts about people, places, and things in your life. We can either learn to be happier in the lives we have, or gain the strength and motivation to change it into the life we want. Therapy is best when it is a conversation between two genuine people. I like the analogy of the therapist as a seasoned woodsman, who meets you, lost in your personal forest. As you walk and talk, the woodsman subtly uses known cues about how to get out of the woods.
(631) 496-2384 View (631) 496-2384
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Alissa Barosin, PhD, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
Diagnostic testing is provided for the following: learning disabilities, behavioral or emotional difficulties, developmental delays, gifted programs, accommodations for standardized tests, (e.
I am a clinical/school psychologist with 25+ years of experience. In my practice, I perform diagnostic testing for children, adolescents, and adults. I am a consultant to numerous schools and agencies in the New York metropolitan area, providing diagnostic and forensic testing in both English and Spanish. Previously, I trained doctoral students in diagnostic testing and was the Chairperson of the CPSE and a school psychologist in Westbury Public Schools. I have also held Adjunct Professor positions at SUNY Old Westbury, Hofstra University, St. John's University, Dowling College, and Polytechnic University.
Diagnostic testing is provided for the following: learning disabilities, behavioral or emotional difficulties, developmental delays, gifted programs, accommodations for standardized tests, (e.
I am a clinical/school psychologist with 25+ years of experience. In my practice, I perform diagnostic testing for children, adolescents, and adults. I am a consultant to numerous schools and agencies in the New York metropolitan area, providing diagnostic and forensic testing in both English and Spanish. Previously, I trained doctoral students in diagnostic testing and was the Chairperson of the CPSE and a school psychologist in Westbury Public Schools. I have also held Adjunct Professor positions at SUNY Old Westbury, Hofstra University, St. John's University, Dowling College, and Polytechnic University.
(516) 243-8420 View (516) 243-8420
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.