Behavioral Issues Therapists in 22102
Katharine Ryan-Rosenbaum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22102
Katharine has over ten years of experience working in the acute and long term care of clients facing mental health and behavioral concerns.
Katharine is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. Katharine is a native to the Washington, DC area, attending Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart for high school and receiving her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Health Sciences from Marymount University. Katharine hopes to help her patients feel self-worth and make progress towards healthy and meaningful lives.
Katharine has over ten years of experience working in the acute and long term care of clients facing mental health and behavioral concerns.
Katharine is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. Katharine is a native to the Washington, DC area, attending Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart for high school and receiving her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Health Sciences from Marymount University. Katharine hopes to help her patients feel self-worth and make progress towards healthy and meaningful lives.
She completed a post-doctoral pediatric psychology fellowship in the NeuroDevelopmental Center of Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and childhood behavior problems.
Dr. Golden is a licensed clinical psychologist. She graduated from the Catholic University of America in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts and in 1998 with a Masters of Arts, both in Psychology. She pursued doctoral education through Kent State University, graduating with her Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology in 2006. Dr. Golden completed post-doctoral training at Akron Children's Hospital and the National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Golden is committed to evidenced based treatment in her work with children and families.
She completed a post-doctoral pediatric psychology fellowship in the NeuroDevelopmental Center of Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and childhood behavior problems.
Dr. Golden is a licensed clinical psychologist. She graduated from the Catholic University of America in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts and in 1998 with a Masters of Arts, both in Psychology. She pursued doctoral education through Kent State University, graduating with her Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology in 2006. Dr. Golden completed post-doctoral training at Akron Children's Hospital and the National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Golden is committed to evidenced based treatment in her work with children and families.
Ophelia Boadi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Mclean, VA 22102 (Online Only)
Ophelia uses multiple approaches including psychodynamic (talk therapy), cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, narrative, solution-focused, and family systems therapies, as well as evidence-based approaches such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Manage and Adapting Practice.
Ophelia Boadi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is an experienced Children and Family Mental Health Therapist with a history of working in the field since 2010 in Nonprofit Organizations, community-based organizations, individual/family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy based on research studies to help children and families meet their goals in treatment.
Ophelia uses multiple approaches including psychodynamic (talk therapy), cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, narrative, solution-focused, and family systems therapies, as well as evidence-based approaches such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Manage and Adapting Practice.
Ophelia Boadi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is an experienced Children and Family Mental Health Therapist with a history of working in the field since 2010 in Nonprofit Organizations, community-based organizations, individual/family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy based on research studies to help children and families meet their goals in treatment.
Virginia Gigi Larsen Gallup
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP, ABSNP
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22102
Waitlist for new clients
In therapy, I use an assimilative-integrative approach to best meet the unique needs of my clients. My approach emphasizes a client-centered, but systemic orientation. I use evidence-based treatments that are informed by cognitive- behavioral, developmental, and relational/attachment theories. I work to build open and warm relationships with my clients and I honor the ways in which one's background and culture inform our work. Therapy is a collaborative process meant to foster positive change as my clients and families develop more compassion for themselves and one another.
In therapy, I use an assimilative-integrative approach to best meet the unique needs of my clients. My approach emphasizes a client-centered, but systemic orientation. I use evidence-based treatments that are informed by cognitive- behavioral, developmental, and relational/attachment theories. I work to build open and warm relationships with my clients and I honor the ways in which one's background and culture inform our work. Therapy is a collaborative process meant to foster positive change as my clients and families develop more compassion for themselves and one another.
Campbell combines elements of psychodynamic, cognitive- behavioral, and other evidence-based therapies to help individuals accomplish their therapy goals.
Dr. Campbell is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with children (9 and up), adolescents, and adults. Dr. Campbell has over a decade of experience providing therapy (individual, couples, and family therapy), psychological evaluations, and psychological assessments. Dr. Campbell specializes in a broad range of psychological and behavioral issues that are of clinical concern; areas of focus include Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism), Grief and Loss, PTSD, and other life challenges.
Campbell combines elements of psychodynamic, cognitive- behavioral, and other evidence-based therapies to help individuals accomplish their therapy goals.
Dr. Campbell is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with children (9 and up), adolescents, and adults. Dr. Campbell has over a decade of experience providing therapy (individual, couples, and family therapy), psychological evaluations, and psychological assessments. Dr. Campbell specializes in a broad range of psychological and behavioral issues that are of clinical concern; areas of focus include Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism), Grief and Loss, PTSD, and other life challenges.
My counseling approach combines evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive- behavioral therapy Behavior therapy, Client-centered therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP),motivational interviewing and trauma informed care.
Hello, I'm Jose L. Diaz, a Licensed Counselor in Virginia with 16 years of experience, I have had the privilege to to meet a variety of people in some of the most challenging times of their lives. Being able to be an intimate part of clients lives, and connecting with their challenges, pain and suffering has allowed me to understand individuals beyond my clinical abilities. I have always remembered the human component that we all possess and the resiliency possessed, is what we use to leverage the recovery and healing towards your well-being. I appreciate being allowed into your life.
My counseling approach combines evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive- behavioral therapy Behavior therapy, Client-centered therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP),motivational interviewing and trauma informed care.
Hello, I'm Jose L. Diaz, a Licensed Counselor in Virginia with 16 years of experience, I have had the privilege to to meet a variety of people in some of the most challenging times of their lives. Being able to be an intimate part of clients lives, and connecting with their challenges, pain and suffering has allowed me to understand individuals beyond my clinical abilities. I have always remembered the human component that we all possess and the resiliency possessed, is what we use to leverage the recovery and healing towards your well-being. I appreciate being allowed into your life.
Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy (CBT) believes that how you think determines how you feel and act when a situation with your spouse, child, friend or co-worker arises.
I am a professor (University of Illinois, currently: Georgetown Medical School) and in private practice. As a teacher of tools, skills and strategies, my clients quickly learn new, more effective behaviors to reduce discomfort and be more successful. My approach is not so much placing a label on people but in offering ideas for what they can DO NOW and in the future to learn and implement new successful behaviors. I enjoy working with mood, anxiety, anger and behavioral problems for all the ages. My approach is pragmatic, behavioral and usually is short-term to achieve well-defined results.
Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy (CBT) believes that how you think determines how you feel and act when a situation with your spouse, child, friend or co-worker arises.
I am a professor (University of Illinois, currently: Georgetown Medical School) and in private practice. As a teacher of tools, skills and strategies, my clients quickly learn new, more effective behaviors to reduce discomfort and be more successful. My approach is not so much placing a label on people but in offering ideas for what they can DO NOW and in the future to learn and implement new successful behaviors. I enjoy working with mood, anxiety, anger and behavioral problems for all the ages. My approach is pragmatic, behavioral and usually is short-term to achieve well-defined results.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with couples, adults, and families. It is my belief that a warm and compassionate environment in therapy, in conjunction with problem solving and a growth-oriented attitude lead to better quality of life. The goal is to understand the thought and behavior patterns that can damage one's happiness and create problems in relating to others; and to replace them with healthier ones. My therapy services address issues ranging from stress and anxiety to depression, anger, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem, identity, and grief/loss.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with couples, adults, and families. It is my belief that a warm and compassionate environment in therapy, in conjunction with problem solving and a growth-oriented attitude lead to better quality of life. The goal is to understand the thought and behavior patterns that can damage one's happiness and create problems in relating to others; and to replace them with healthier ones. My therapy services address issues ranging from stress and anxiety to depression, anger, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem, identity, and grief/loss.
Our approach in treatment is for the client to begin a cognitive awareness of the patterns of thinking and feeling affecting behavior.
We all need help at times to understand our feelings. Mindfulness-based therapy facilitates awareness, insight and the ability to plow into inner wisdom to heal self and reach one's full potential. Mindfulness experience increases an inner peace that remains present through life's challenges. The ability to facilitate change requires first acceptance of feelings, and thoughts. Mindfulness and compassion then facilitates change and new behaviors begin to emerge. The benefits include no longer being afraid, angry or anxious, life-skills improve resulting in a better understanding of goals and values and thus growth as an individual.
Our approach in treatment is for the client to begin a cognitive awareness of the patterns of thinking and feeling affecting behavior.
We all need help at times to understand our feelings. Mindfulness-based therapy facilitates awareness, insight and the ability to plow into inner wisdom to heal self and reach one's full potential. Mindfulness experience increases an inner peace that remains present through life's challenges. The ability to facilitate change requires first acceptance of feelings, and thoughts. Mindfulness and compassion then facilitates change and new behaviors begin to emerge. The benefits include no longer being afraid, angry or anxious, life-skills improve resulting in a better understanding of goals and values and thus growth as an individual.
Consider Mindfulness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22102
Craig is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT prolonged Exposure, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the Gottman Method and offers parent coaching for parents with anxious children.
Clients can experience a life situation or a series of life situations that cause some level of unwanted emotional arousal (sadness, hurt, pain, fear, anxiety) and as a result of the intensity, increases an urge to do a behavior they consider ineffective (self harm, suicidal behavior, isolate, withdrawal, shutdown, verbally/physically aggressive, tantrums, obsessions, compulsions, avoidance, school refusal). They are in need of skills to help them cope with their emotions and problem solve their life situations. Despite the discomfort, they want to be effective, maintain relationships and feel better.
Craig is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT prolonged Exposure, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the Gottman Method and offers parent coaching for parents with anxious children.
Clients can experience a life situation or a series of life situations that cause some level of unwanted emotional arousal (sadness, hurt, pain, fear, anxiety) and as a result of the intensity, increases an urge to do a behavior they consider ineffective (self harm, suicidal behavior, isolate, withdrawal, shutdown, verbally/physically aggressive, tantrums, obsessions, compulsions, avoidance, school refusal). They are in need of skills to help them cope with their emotions and problem solve their life situations. Despite the discomfort, they want to be effective, maintain relationships and feel better.
I utilize psychodynamic, cognitive- behavioral, and mindfulness techniques to help clients develop resilience, insights, and healthier lives.
So many of us present a high-functioning face to the world, but our inner lives tell a different story. Depression, anxiety, and other issues are natural byproducts of the stressful lives we lead. I work with adults, teens (16 and older), couples, and families, ranging from adolescents facing developmental struggles to stay-at-home parents and Beltway professionals. As a native Northern Virginian, I can relate to the challenges of living in this frenetic environment. My previous military and consulting experience give me an understanding of issues that busy professionals deal with like self-care and work-life balance.
I utilize psychodynamic, cognitive- behavioral, and mindfulness techniques to help clients develop resilience, insights, and healthier lives.
So many of us present a high-functioning face to the world, but our inner lives tell a different story. Depression, anxiety, and other issues are natural byproducts of the stressful lives we lead. I work with adults, teens (16 and older), couples, and families, ranging from adolescents facing developmental struggles to stay-at-home parents and Beltway professionals. As a native Northern Virginian, I can relate to the challenges of living in this frenetic environment. My previous military and consulting experience give me an understanding of issues that busy professionals deal with like self-care and work-life balance.
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The Child & Family Practice of Washington, DC is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based psychological and educational support services to children, families, schools, and other organizations. We specialize in the assessment of learning and behavioral concerns and in the creation of targeted, supportive programming designed to equip individuals with the tools they need to succeed in school, work, and beyond. We also provide psychological and educational consultation and support to families, schools, and organizations based in the Washington, DC metro area, nation-wide, and abroad.
The Child & Family Practice of Washington, DC is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based psychological and educational support services to children, families, schools, and other organizations. We specialize in the assessment of learning and behavioral concerns and in the creation of targeted, supportive programming designed to equip individuals with the tools they need to succeed in school, work, and beyond. We also provide psychological and educational consultation and support to families, schools, and organizations based in the Washington, DC metro area, nation-wide, and abroad.
My practice is conducted within a cognitive and behavioral framework in which thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are conceptualized as being linked.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders including PTSD. Additionally, I provide treatment for emotion dysregulation more generally. Trained at Duke University Medical Center and Emory University School of Medicine with advanced experience in treating trauma and anxiety, I am well experienced in working with individuals with complex presentations or difficulties. My practice utilizes cutting edge evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Specifically for PTSD, I also employ Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE).
My practice is conducted within a cognitive and behavioral framework in which thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are conceptualized as being linked.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders including PTSD. Additionally, I provide treatment for emotion dysregulation more generally. Trained at Duke University Medical Center and Emory University School of Medicine with advanced experience in treating trauma and anxiety, I am well experienced in working with individuals with complex presentations or difficulties. My practice utilizes cutting edge evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Specifically for PTSD, I also employ Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE).
George Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22102 (Online Only)
I use a variety of cognitive- behavioral, solution focused, and person centered approaches.
Are you or your family going through a tough time? Are behaviors or situations becoming unmanageable or out of control? All people struggle at some point in their life, either individually or in their families. If you are looking for extra support and guidance during a difficult situation, or if you are trying to interrupt patterns for yourself or a family member before they escalate to a more serious level, I can help.
I use a variety of cognitive- behavioral, solution focused, and person centered approaches.
Are you or your family going through a tough time? Are behaviors or situations becoming unmanageable or out of control? All people struggle at some point in their life, either individually or in their families. If you are looking for extra support and guidance during a difficult situation, or if you are trying to interrupt patterns for yourself or a family member before they escalate to a more serious level, I can help.
My style includes working from psychodynamic, cognitive- behavioral (CBT), and family systems orientations, combining them as appropriate in an integrative approach that best meets the needs of each individual/family with whom I work.
I work with a diverse group of clients, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I am able to help individuals of all ages with a wide range of issues, including depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. With children, I also help with ADHD, emotional and behavioral problems, and selective mutism, and I help parents with parenting skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I enjoy working with individuals from diverse groups, including the LGBTQ community and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds. I help adults and children alike to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
My style includes working from psychodynamic, cognitive- behavioral (CBT), and family systems orientations, combining them as appropriate in an integrative approach that best meets the needs of each individual/family with whom I work.
I work with a diverse group of clients, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I am able to help individuals of all ages with a wide range of issues, including depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. With children, I also help with ADHD, emotional and behavioral problems, and selective mutism, and I help parents with parenting skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I enjoy working with individuals from diverse groups, including the LGBTQ community and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds. I help adults and children alike to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
Retired from FBI's Behavioral Science Unit after 20 years, I consulted in various cases, taught courses in investigative psychology and was involved in research that examined suicide by cop, violent behavior, psychological evaluation of crime scenes, and psychology of interview.
My educational background includes an MA in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a PhD in psychology from Georgetown University, an MA in Theology and Pastoral Counseling from DeSales Graduate School of Theology, a post-doctoral MS in clinical psychopharmacology from Alliant University. I have completed an internship at Bellevue Hospital in NYC and a post-doctoral institute on the psychology of trauma from the Maryland Psychological Association. I am also certified in biofeedback and apply its use in the areas of psychological trauma and sports psychology.
Retired from FBI's Behavioral Science Unit after 20 years, I consulted in various cases, taught courses in investigative psychology and was involved in research that examined suicide by cop, violent behavior, psychological evaluation of crime scenes, and psychology of interview.
My educational background includes an MA in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a PhD in psychology from Georgetown University, an MA in Theology and Pastoral Counseling from DeSales Graduate School of Theology, a post-doctoral MS in clinical psychopharmacology from Alliant University. I have completed an internship at Bellevue Hospital in NYC and a post-doctoral institute on the psychology of trauma from the Maryland Psychological Association. I am also certified in biofeedback and apply its use in the areas of psychological trauma and sports psychology.
Britt H Rathbone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22102
He provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Certified Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Unified Protocol for Adolescents (UP-A), Exposure and Response Prevention, Parent Management Training (PMT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), Prolonged Exposure for PTSD (PE), Behavioral Activation (BA) and other effective treatments.
Britt Rathbone is an expert in the treatment of adolescents. He graduated from Columbia University and has worked exclusively with adolescents and their families since 1985. He has a special interest in challenging, difficult to treat, and treatment-reluctant adolescents as well as those who have multiple and complicated mental health diagnoses. He trains therapists, speaks to professional and lay groups, and has taught advanced level social work graduate students at the Catholic University of America. Washingtonian Magazine has consistently named Mr. Rathbone one of Washington's best therapists for adolescents, and one of Washington's best therapists for group therapy.
He provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Certified Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Unified Protocol for Adolescents (UP-A), Exposure and Response Prevention, Parent Management Training (PMT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), Prolonged Exposure for PTSD (PE), Behavioral Activation (BA) and other effective treatments.
Britt Rathbone is an expert in the treatment of adolescents. He graduated from Columbia University and has worked exclusively with adolescents and their families since 1985. He has a special interest in challenging, difficult to treat, and treatment-reluctant adolescents as well as those who have multiple and complicated mental health diagnoses. He trains therapists, speaks to professional and lay groups, and has taught advanced level social work graduate students at the Catholic University of America. Washingtonian Magazine has consistently named Mr. Rathbone one of Washington's best therapists for adolescents, and one of Washington's best therapists for group therapy.
I have extensive experience working with youth struggling with depression, anxiety, autistic spectrum and behavioral disorders.
Are you the parent of a child or teen struggling with social, emotional, behavioral, academic or family issues? I am a licensed Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist with 20+ years of experience helping families effectively deal with all matter of challenges. As a counselor-therapist, I will use your strengths, interests and talents to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your (child's) needs. I will also involve your family in the treatment process when indicated, an important factor in the most successful treatment outcomes. NOTE: I AM NOT A PSYCHIATRIST AND DO NOT PRESCRIBE MEDICATIONS .
I have extensive experience working with youth struggling with depression, anxiety, autistic spectrum and behavioral disorders.
Are you the parent of a child or teen struggling with social, emotional, behavioral, academic or family issues? I am a licensed Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist with 20+ years of experience helping families effectively deal with all matter of challenges. As a counselor-therapist, I will use your strengths, interests and talents to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your (child's) needs. I will also involve your family in the treatment process when indicated, an important factor in the most successful treatment outcomes. NOTE: I AM NOT A PSYCHIATRIST AND DO NOT PRESCRIBE MEDICATIONS .
Annette B. Kielkopf
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22102
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in play/filial therapy, anger and conflict related issues, solution-focused, cognitive- behavioral and expressive techniques.
As a couple and family therapist I have extensive experience in play therapy, couples conflict, and emotional regulation. I see individuals of all ages, couples, and families. I work to understand thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and beliefs. We curiously develop an awareness of how to adapt and shift your interactional patterns. This helps resolve areas of internal conflict, resolve problems, and improve interpersonal issues. I am here to help you, your couple relationship, or family live meaningfully. I partner with other professionals to provide you with the highest quality of care and treatment results.
I am trained in play/filial therapy, anger and conflict related issues, solution-focused, cognitive- behavioral and expressive techniques.
As a couple and family therapist I have extensive experience in play therapy, couples conflict, and emotional regulation. I see individuals of all ages, couples, and families. I work to understand thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and beliefs. We curiously develop an awareness of how to adapt and shift your interactional patterns. This helps resolve areas of internal conflict, resolve problems, and improve interpersonal issues. I am here to help you, your couple relationship, or family live meaningfully. I partner with other professionals to provide you with the highest quality of care and treatment results.
It's rewarding to see people move from awareness to insight to behavioral change to meaning making.
My practice is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy where we examine how thoughts, feelings and behaviors all connect helping us to see core beliefs that may not be serving us. This leads to identifying and changing behavior patterns that are not working- ones that may ultimately hold you back from experiencing more fulfilling relationships and a more meaningful life. These powerful tools can be of great help in this important work.
It's rewarding to see people move from awareness to insight to behavioral change to meaning making.
My practice is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy where we examine how thoughts, feelings and behaviors all connect helping us to see core beliefs that may not be serving us. This leads to identifying and changing behavior patterns that are not working- ones that may ultimately hold you back from experiencing more fulfilling relationships and a more meaningful life. These powerful tools can be of great help in this important work.
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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.