Behavioral Issues Therapists in 78682
Michael Thomas Ota
MEd, MA, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78682
I have been an educator (both general and special education), behavioral analyst, editor, author, and consultant for over 20 years. Having experience in secondary and college-level classrooms and behavioral clinics from Pre-K-12, my current pursuits are on behavioral intervention in both the educational and community settings. A unique mix of training and graduate education in technology integration and autism spectrum disorders affords me the tools in providing innovative solutions to challenging situations while allowing for practical, successful implementation.
I have been an educator (both general and special education), behavioral analyst, editor, author, and consultant for over 20 years. Having experience in secondary and college-level classrooms and behavioral clinics from Pre-K-12, my current pursuits are on behavioral intervention in both the educational and community settings. A unique mix of training and graduate education in technology integration and autism spectrum disorders affords me the tools in providing innovative solutions to challenging situations while allowing for practical, successful implementation.
Veronica Villegas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78682 (Online Only)
I use a cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approach, focusing on the individual's strengths.
Welcome. I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. For over 15 years, I have worked in the social services field. I have had the opportunity to work with families in a variety of roles that provided guidance and counseling, parent education, case management and college readiness support. In the past 5 years, I have worked as a therapist with many clients on goals to overcome challenges that include anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, parenting problems, grief and loss, and trauma.
I use a cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approach, focusing on the individual's strengths.
Welcome. I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. For over 15 years, I have worked in the social services field. I have had the opportunity to work with families in a variety of roles that provided guidance and counseling, parent education, case management and college readiness support. In the past 5 years, I have worked as a therapist with many clients on goals to overcome challenges that include anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, parenting problems, grief and loss, and trauma.
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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.