Behavioral Issues Therapists in 35406
Gabrielle Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
My work as a therapist is centered on empowering clients to rewrite the story of their lives. Whether you need help with everyday problems or deep rooted trauma, S.O.U.L. Therapy is the place to help you unpack your life's story. My clients and I work collaboratively to heal, overcome, and explore. I am qualified to treat a variety of emotional and behavioral issues, and make it my goal to help each client reach their desired destination. I have dedicated my work to creating a safe space for all clients to come and feel heard. I also offer supervision to pre-licensed clinicians.
My work as a therapist is centered on empowering clients to rewrite the story of their lives. Whether you need help with everyday problems or deep rooted trauma, S.O.U.L. Therapy is the place to help you unpack your life's story. My clients and I work collaboratively to heal, overcome, and explore. I am qualified to treat a variety of emotional and behavioral issues, and make it my goal to help each client reach their desired destination. I have dedicated my work to creating a safe space for all clients to come and feel heard. I also offer supervision to pre-licensed clinicians.
Teresa Irene Utley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
It is very rewarding for me to help clients achieve an understanding of the reasoning behind their behavior and help them to change the behavior.
I have always had a passion for helping others. In my practice I help my clients to achieve the proper tools and acquire the proper resources to overcome their challenges. Typically, a client needs to be reminded of their own strengths, wisdom, and to realize their own healing power. My motto is "Helping to build your Tree of Life." A person has roots and the behaviors branch out to support our decisions and actions. By building a firm and sturdy root system a person can support their branches and their buds will bloom into beautiful fruit and flowers.
It is very rewarding for me to help clients achieve an understanding of the reasoning behind their behavior and help them to change the behavior.
I have always had a passion for helping others. In my practice I help my clients to achieve the proper tools and acquire the proper resources to overcome their challenges. Typically, a client needs to be reminded of their own strengths, wisdom, and to realize their own healing power. My motto is "Helping to build your Tree of Life." A person has roots and the behaviors branch out to support our decisions and actions. By building a firm and sturdy root system a person can support their branches and their buds will bloom into beautiful fruit and flowers.
Mona Ochoa-Horshok, M.S., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
I have experience working with adolescents with severe emotional and/or behavioral problems, including substance abuse, with both perpetrators and victims of domestic violence, and with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
With 30 years of experience in the mental health field, I am equipped to work with people from all walks of life with a large variety of issues. Whether you are dealing with relationship problems, panic and/or anxiety, depression or other mood disorders, low self-esteem, eating disorders, sexual identity issues, chronic pain or spiritual or existential questions, or just want to feel more fulfilled and self-aware, I would love to work with you to help you achieve a better quality of life and a happier state of being.
I have experience working with adolescents with severe emotional and/or behavioral problems, including substance abuse, with both perpetrators and victims of domestic violence, and with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
With 30 years of experience in the mental health field, I am equipped to work with people from all walks of life with a large variety of issues. Whether you are dealing with relationship problems, panic and/or anxiety, depression or other mood disorders, low self-esteem, eating disorders, sexual identity issues, chronic pain or spiritual or existential questions, or just want to feel more fulfilled and self-aware, I would love to work with you to help you achieve a better quality of life and a happier state of being.
Keith Parham, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
I hope you find what you're looking for among these listings. Neither I nor others listed here will have "all the answers". As a Counselor I am trained to help you through difficult circumstances. As a person, I have fallen, been restored, and thank God for His grace, in allowing me to join you in your healing. Online Scheduling for Counseling is available at www.keithparham.com. You can simply click "Website" (on the right <) to schedule an appointment, online.
I hope you find what you're looking for among these listings. Neither I nor others listed here will have "all the answers". As a Counselor I am trained to help you through difficult circumstances. As a person, I have fallen, been restored, and thank God for His grace, in allowing me to join you in your healing. Online Scheduling for Counseling is available at www.keithparham.com. You can simply click "Website" (on the right <) to schedule an appointment, online.
Charice Calloway
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
I work with clients on unlocking strengths that allow them to discover the best version of themselves. My goal as a therapist is to work with you to create desired change. I have experience working with young children, adults, couples, and families. If you are struggling with anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship conflict, or overall life stressors, Thrive Therapy can help! Reaching out can be the hardest step but also the most rewarding.
I work with clients on unlocking strengths that allow them to discover the best version of themselves. My goal as a therapist is to work with you to create desired change. I have experience working with young children, adults, couples, and families. If you are struggling with anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship conflict, or overall life stressors, Thrive Therapy can help! Reaching out can be the hardest step but also the most rewarding.
Kay Gillette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
I am licensed in Alabama and Texas. I enjoy working with people in times of transition such as ages and stages of life. I aim to be an affirmative space for identity formation. I want my clients to find self acceptance, direction and practical solutions. My practice can best be described as compassionate, engaged, enthusiastic, creative, and enriched with some laughter and hope.
I am licensed in Alabama and Texas. I enjoy working with people in times of transition such as ages and stages of life. I aim to be an affirmative space for identity formation. I want my clients to find self acceptance, direction and practical solutions. My practice can best be described as compassionate, engaged, enthusiastic, creative, and enriched with some laughter and hope.
Laura Gold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 (Online Only)
Has the loss of a loved one, relationship, or life transition left you feeling lost, anxious, depressed, angry, or unsure of where to turn? Grief is an umbrella term for all the emotions you might feel after loss, and it has no fixed timeline. Whether your loss was recent or decades ago, I can help. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I specialize in grief and trauma work.
Has the loss of a loved one, relationship, or life transition left you feeling lost, anxious, depressed, angry, or unsure of where to turn? Grief is an umbrella term for all the emotions you might feel after loss, and it has no fixed timeline. Whether your loss was recent or decades ago, I can help. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I specialize in grief and trauma work.
Savannah Brasher
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMFTA, CFLE-P
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Hi! My name is Savannah and I am so happy to have you here. I am so proud that you are considering beginning the journey of therapy and working towards growth in your life. Therapy is a wonderful tool as it can create extravagant and meaningful change. Therapy can also be your "safe space,” a place where your most influential events, thoughts, and emotions are shared and processed. It can be scary and uncomfortable, however I believe that true growth occurs when we are challenging ourselves. If you are looking to focus on self-esteem, emotion regulation, relationships or connection, I would love to work with you.
Hi! My name is Savannah and I am so happy to have you here. I am so proud that you are considering beginning the journey of therapy and working towards growth in your life. Therapy is a wonderful tool as it can create extravagant and meaningful change. Therapy can also be your "safe space,” a place where your most influential events, thoughts, and emotions are shared and processed. It can be scary and uncomfortable, however I believe that true growth occurs when we are challenging ourselves. If you are looking to focus on self-esteem, emotion regulation, relationships or connection, I would love to work with you.
Michael King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
I'm deeply committed to the simple things that make therapy rewarding. I want people to leave my office feeling like they're important and worth being understood. Most of my clients are struggling with depression, anxiety, or a feeling of being stuck and frustrated in life. Together, we will work on gaining self-knowledge, improving functioning in life, and becoming more connected to what really matters to you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my primary focus is on pain and healing in the context of relationships - with others and yourself.
I'm deeply committed to the simple things that make therapy rewarding. I want people to leave my office feeling like they're important and worth being understood. Most of my clients are struggling with depression, anxiety, or a feeling of being stuck and frustrated in life. Together, we will work on gaining self-knowledge, improving functioning in life, and becoming more connected to what really matters to you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my primary focus is on pain and healing in the context of relationships - with others and yourself.
Britt Tavel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
It is my goal to help you heal and feel whole again. My hope is to meet you and make you feel like you’re talking to a friend in a safe space, where you feel heard, can be honest with yourself, and can start to feel relief. Maybe you’re going through a divorce; Are a newlywed struggling with your new chapter; Away at college and miss your parents; Can’t seem to keep up with life’s expectations; or feel like you just don’t know yourself anymore, I want to be the one person who you can depend on to be genuine, constant, and supportive.
It is my goal to help you heal and feel whole again. My hope is to meet you and make you feel like you’re talking to a friend in a safe space, where you feel heard, can be honest with yourself, and can start to feel relief. Maybe you’re going through a divorce; Are a newlywed struggling with your new chapter; Away at college and miss your parents; Can’t seem to keep up with life’s expectations; or feel like you just don’t know yourself anymore, I want to be the one person who you can depend on to be genuine, constant, and supportive.
Sarah Tarnakow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
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Evening/weekend appts available! Let's start this journey together. We can celebrate the good times and figure out the hard parts. You deserve to feel heard and understood. We might be a good fit if you want to understand the "why" behind your problems and are ready for change.
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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.