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Brandi Michelle Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
She has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy modalities, although she adjusts her style to each client as each individual is unique.
Available 8am-2pm on Weekdays! Brandi loves to work with all humans working through related to self-worth, relationships, identity, anxiety, etc. Brandi wants to provide that safe space that may be missing. Her goal is to help adults become introspective and limit the recreation of learned patterns. Brandi also loves to work with children and adolescents ages 7-17 around numerous issues, including, but not limited to: relationships/friendships, exploration, identity, self-esteem, anxiety, fears, and finding their voice. Brandi is dedicated to helping them become strong and healthy humans before they lead lives fully on their own.
She has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy modalities, although she adjusts her style to each client as each individual is unique.
Available 8am-2pm on Weekdays! Brandi loves to work with all humans working through related to self-worth, relationships, identity, anxiety, etc. Brandi wants to provide that safe space that may be missing. Her goal is to help adults become introspective and limit the recreation of learned patterns. Brandi also loves to work with children and adolescents ages 7-17 around numerous issues, including, but not limited to: relationships/friendships, exploration, identity, self-esteem, anxiety, fears, and finding their voice. Brandi is dedicated to helping them become strong and healthy humans before they lead lives fully on their own.
(310) 846-0477 View (310) 846-0477
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Sufi Yousefi Farkhan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
Balancing your mental and physical wellness is an Art and a Science! WellPsyche providers are experts in behavioral health.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of family behavioral health and wellness services. Our practice offers the latest in behavioral health including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your provider from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Thoughtful, Practical, and Caring approach to therapy and can help you balance your life.
Balancing your mental and physical wellness is an Art and a Science! WellPsyche providers are experts in behavioral health.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of family behavioral health and wellness services. Our practice offers the latest in behavioral health including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your provider from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Thoughtful, Practical, and Caring approach to therapy and can help you balance your life.
(424) 363-4511 View (424) 363-4511
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Sepideh H Bassi
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I use primarily systemic and cognitive-behavioral approaches, teaching healthier ways of coping, anxiety reduction skills, and positive thinking to improve mood and behavior.
Congratulations on taking an important step toward living a healthier and happier life. I believe everyone has the potential to achieve all they desire but sometimes different situations prevent us from accomplishing our goals. Experiencing many challenges and overcoming obstacles have taught me that life is a complicated yet fascinating adventure and having the right tools along the way could ease the journey. In my practice I provide support and guidance to my clients and help them learn new strategies to overcome hurdles, achieve their goals, and find their paths.
I use primarily systemic and cognitive-behavioral approaches, teaching healthier ways of coping, anxiety reduction skills, and positive thinking to improve mood and behavior.
Congratulations on taking an important step toward living a healthier and happier life. I believe everyone has the potential to achieve all they desire but sometimes different situations prevent us from accomplishing our goals. Experiencing many challenges and overcoming obstacles have taught me that life is a complicated yet fascinating adventure and having the right tools along the way could ease the journey. In my practice I provide support and guidance to my clients and help them learn new strategies to overcome hurdles, achieve their goals, and find their paths.
(310) 945-2391 View (310) 945-2391
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Sierra Rose Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I work with clients presenting with a number of needs including depression, anxiety, personality or behavioral struggles, trauma, grief and other stressors.
I specialize in working with people who have a desire to improve their daily functioning and quality of life. I want to work with clients to determine what will work best for them and their unique circumstances. I offer therapy for children, adolescents, adults and elders alike.
I work with clients presenting with a number of needs including depression, anxiety, personality or behavioral struggles, trauma, grief and other stressors.
I specialize in working with people who have a desire to improve their daily functioning and quality of life. I want to work with clients to determine what will work best for them and their unique circumstances. I offer therapy for children, adolescents, adults and elders alike.
(424) 383-5128 View (424) 383-5128
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Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
She is an expert consultant and Board of Behavioral Sciences clinical supervisor.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
She is an expert consultant and Board of Behavioral Sciences clinical supervisor.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
(562) 268-0951 View (562) 268-0951
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Shireen Sonefeldt
Psychologist, PsyD, BCBA
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Welcome! As a licensed psychologist, certified perinatal mental health provider, and specialist in infant/early childhood mental health, I enjoy helping families and children from birth through the elementary school years. I specialize in parent-child relational challenges, anxiety, behavior problems, postpartum depression/anxiety/adjustment, and testing and evaluation.
Welcome! As a licensed psychologist, certified perinatal mental health provider, and specialist in infant/early childhood mental health, I enjoy helping families and children from birth through the elementary school years. I specialize in parent-child relational challenges, anxiety, behavior problems, postpartum depression/anxiety/adjustment, and testing and evaluation.
(310) 340-2443 View (310) 340-2443
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Evelyn Jacobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I strive to create safe space where clients can feel comfortable examining their strengths and challenges. I see myself as a guide on this journey of self-discovery, and I believe it's important to look together at the multiple contexts that affect us as individuals, from our family backgrounds to the meanings that we attach to our experiences in order to find our authenticity. I use an individualized approach grounded in family systems to guide clients on their journeys of self-exploration, weaving mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques into sessions.
I strive to create safe space where clients can feel comfortable examining their strengths and challenges. I see myself as a guide on this journey of self-discovery, and I believe it's important to look together at the multiple contexts that affect us as individuals, from our family backgrounds to the meanings that we attach to our experiences in order to find our authenticity. I use an individualized approach grounded in family systems to guide clients on their journeys of self-exploration, weaving mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques into sessions.
(855) 849-5322 View (855) 849-5322
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Suzannah Nabers
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I specialize in working with children/teens/young adults with anxiety, depression, disabilities, life transitions, behavioral concerns and trauma.
My goal is to foster a human-centered space where children, teens and young adults feel like they can be authentically seen, heard and free to express themselves. I understand how intimidating it can sometimes feel to sit across from a therapist and feel like you’re under a microscope. As an imperfect human who has experienced my own struggles, I hope to bring compassion, realness and understanding to those I work with. Through creativity and play, I hope to help children find ways to process difficult emotions through means that make sense to them. Growth is possible when we find healthier ways to address life's obstacles.
I specialize in working with children/teens/young adults with anxiety, depression, disabilities, life transitions, behavioral concerns and trauma.
My goal is to foster a human-centered space where children, teens and young adults feel like they can be authentically seen, heard and free to express themselves. I understand how intimidating it can sometimes feel to sit across from a therapist and feel like you’re under a microscope. As an imperfect human who has experienced my own struggles, I hope to bring compassion, realness and understanding to those I work with. Through creativity and play, I hope to help children find ways to process difficult emotions through means that make sense to them. Growth is possible when we find healthier ways to address life's obstacles.
(424) 377-6995 View (424) 377-6995
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Monica Chernoff
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS , AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I have experience working with children & student athletes dealing with academic/ performance stress, anxiety, body image, behavioral outbursts, aggression, and divorce in the school and private practice setting.
My specialities as a therapist are 1) children, adolescents, & their families and 2) student athletes. Many individuals within this population suffer with mood disorders, anxiety, school & sport performance stress, identity crisis, family conflict, and low self-esteem due to familial/societal expectations and competitive culture. As a child, teenager, or parent, managing all these life stressors can take a toll on our mental health. My hope as a therapist is to make clients feel safe to process these struggles, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve their social/ family connections around them.
I have experience working with children & student athletes dealing with academic/ performance stress, anxiety, body image, behavioral outbursts, aggression, and divorce in the school and private practice setting.
My specialities as a therapist are 1) children, adolescents, & their families and 2) student athletes. Many individuals within this population suffer with mood disorders, anxiety, school & sport performance stress, identity crisis, family conflict, and low self-esteem due to familial/societal expectations and competitive culture. As a child, teenager, or parent, managing all these life stressors can take a toll on our mental health. My hope as a therapist is to make clients feel safe to process these struggles, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve their social/ family connections around them.
(424) 340-5636 View (424) 340-5636
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Changing Tides Counseling & Behavioral Health LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
At Changing Tides Counseling & Behavioral Health LLC, we’re committed to providing you and your loved ones with exceptional care in a compassionate and friendly atmosphere. Located at the National Harbor, Changing Tides Counseling & Behavioral Health LLC provides a peaceful, safe, and welcoming environment to provide client's the best individualized care. We make an effort to make sure you always feel welcome and at ease. Whether you’re coming in for individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy or for crisis care, our dedicated team of professionals have the skills and resources to manage your mental health needs.
At Changing Tides Counseling & Behavioral Health LLC, we’re committed to providing you and your loved ones with exceptional care in a compassionate and friendly atmosphere. Located at the National Harbor, Changing Tides Counseling & Behavioral Health LLC provides a peaceful, safe, and welcoming environment to provide client's the best individualized care. We make an effort to make sure you always feel welcome and at ease. Whether you’re coming in for individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy or for crisis care, our dedicated team of professionals have the skills and resources to manage your mental health needs.
(240) 724-8053 View (240) 724-8053
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Nora Taylor
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I work with adults, teens and couples from a psychodynamic perspective, helping you to gain insight and heal wounds that impact current patterns of behavior.
If you're struggling with marital/relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a traumatic experience(s), I'm here to help. I also provide therapy for those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. As a psychologist, I embrace the traditional values of developing a comfortable and trusting relationship with clients. The relationship I build is my priority and the primary means to help you feel better. Together, we'll help you develop greater self-awareness and a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
I work with adults, teens and couples from a psychodynamic perspective, helping you to gain insight and heal wounds that impact current patterns of behavior.
If you're struggling with marital/relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a traumatic experience(s), I'm here to help. I also provide therapy for those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. As a psychologist, I embrace the traditional values of developing a comfortable and trusting relationship with clients. The relationship I build is my priority and the primary means to help you feel better. Together, we'll help you develop greater self-awareness and a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
(424) 227-5512 View (424) 227-5512
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Crystal Quarry
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I draw on aspects of cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, psychodynamic, and biofeedback to assist patients in improving their symptoms, relationships, self-image, and coping strategies.
One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. Given that each individual is unique, and no one issue is ever the same among different people, my approach is integrative and tailored to meet the needs of the person, not the "problem". I strive to create a compassionate, non-judgemental environment for patients to learn, grow, explore, challenge, and to live the life they want to be living. I specialize in working with adults - individual, couples, and family - with anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, relationship problems, substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, and LGBTQ issues.
I draw on aspects of cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, psychodynamic, and biofeedback to assist patients in improving their symptoms, relationships, self-image, and coping strategies.
One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. Given that each individual is unique, and no one issue is ever the same among different people, my approach is integrative and tailored to meet the needs of the person, not the "problem". I strive to create a compassionate, non-judgemental environment for patients to learn, grow, explore, challenge, and to live the life they want to be living. I specialize in working with adults - individual, couples, and family - with anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, relationship problems, substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, and LGBTQ issues.
(424) 216-5575 View (424) 216-5575
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Kathy Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
In our fast-paced life with a multitude of stressors and unparalleled demands, we can easily feel overwhelmed, out of balance, or disconnected from ourselves and others. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through life transitions, manage stress and anxiety, improve relationships, and work-life balance. My goal is to help my clients achieve optimum physical, mental, and psychological well-being to live the life they have always envisioned. With over thirty years of experience working with healthcare professionals and business executives, I'm able to relate to a wide range of experiences people go through.
In our fast-paced life with a multitude of stressors and unparalleled demands, we can easily feel overwhelmed, out of balance, or disconnected from ourselves and others. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through life transitions, manage stress and anxiety, improve relationships, and work-life balance. My goal is to help my clients achieve optimum physical, mental, and psychological well-being to live the life they have always envisioned. With over thirty years of experience working with healthcare professionals and business executives, I'm able to relate to a wide range of experiences people go through.
(424) 242-1372 View (424) 242-1372
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Victoria (Tori) Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
If you've been feeling more anxious than usual and sometimes totally numbed out, I want to meet you. Because you tend to experience your life and your emotions very deeply, you were often told you were “the sensitive one” growing up, and it wasn't used as a compliment. Let's rewrite that narrative together. I'm here to help you understand your mind-body connection so that you can use your sensitivity to your advantage.
If you've been feeling more anxious than usual and sometimes totally numbed out, I want to meet you. Because you tend to experience your life and your emotions very deeply, you were often told you were “the sensitive one” growing up, and it wasn't used as a compliment. Let's rewrite that narrative together. I'm here to help you understand your mind-body connection so that you can use your sensitivity to your advantage.
(310) 504-6624 View (310) 504-6624
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Melissa I Capin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
You used to be happy and engaged in life until something changed..life is not what it used to be. Your relationship/s are struggling.You don’t enjoy the activities you once did. You have difficulty concentrating/focusing on important things. You ruminate and it keeps you awake at night. You used to make plans with family/friends now you isolate. You feel sad/alone/angry. Your resentment keeps building…you feel unheard. You want to feel happy and reengage in life . Do things that fulfill you. Make plans with loved ones…repair relationships. You want to be in control of your life and Get back to a life that feels good.
You used to be happy and engaged in life until something changed..life is not what it used to be. Your relationship/s are struggling.You don’t enjoy the activities you once did. You have difficulty concentrating/focusing on important things. You ruminate and it keeps you awake at night. You used to make plans with family/friends now you isolate. You feel sad/alone/angry. Your resentment keeps building…you feel unheard. You want to feel happy and reengage in life . Do things that fulfill you. Make plans with loved ones…repair relationships. You want to be in control of your life and Get back to a life that feels good.
(424) 484-0564 View (424) 484-0564
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Leah Niehaus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Much of my professional experience has been working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I enjoy helping each family member find their voice and improve their communication and functioning as a family. I aim to help them to lift their depression and anxiety, communicate better in their relationships, and figure out who they are and what they stand for. In addition to individual and family therapy, we also offer numerous group therapies. I also provide Clinical Supervision to pre-licensed therapists and Associate positions.
Much of my professional experience has been working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I enjoy helping each family member find their voice and improve their communication and functioning as a family. I aim to help them to lift their depression and anxiety, communicate better in their relationships, and figure out who they are and what they stand for. In addition to individual and family therapy, we also offer numerous group therapies. I also provide Clinical Supervision to pre-licensed therapists and Associate positions.
(310) 997-4280 View (310) 997-4280
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Magda S. Herrera
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Hi, I'm Magda! I am a culturally-sensitive Latina therapist and really love what I do. I am ready to help you work through the underlying stuff that may be holding you back from living the life you dream. Life can sometimes feel hard and overwhelming, but when we practice connecting and investing in ourselves, a world of possibilities naturally opens up. I'm passionate about helping you explore this space on a deeper level to provide a greater understanding about present issues. Together, we can shine a light on a world of possibilities. I work with adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families.
Hi, I'm Magda! I am a culturally-sensitive Latina therapist and really love what I do. I am ready to help you work through the underlying stuff that may be holding you back from living the life you dream. Life can sometimes feel hard and overwhelming, but when we practice connecting and investing in ourselves, a world of possibilities naturally opens up. I'm passionate about helping you explore this space on a deeper level to provide a greater understanding about present issues. Together, we can shine a light on a world of possibilities. I work with adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families.
(310) 905-5431 View (310) 905-5431
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Allysha Arora
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Whether it is for you or a loved one, I am here to help individuals move through and cope with life's many challenges and transitions. There are many stressors that cause anxiety, shame, anger, and so many other overwhelming feelings making it difficult to move through the world. I am here to provide a space of safety and acceptance for clients to explore those feelings with support of compassion and authenticity. I work with adolescents and adults who are wanting and willing to make those first steps toward positive change.
Whether it is for you or a loved one, I am here to help individuals move through and cope with life's many challenges and transitions. There are many stressors that cause anxiety, shame, anger, and so many other overwhelming feelings making it difficult to move through the world. I am here to provide a space of safety and acceptance for clients to explore those feelings with support of compassion and authenticity. I work with adolescents and adults who are wanting and willing to make those first steps toward positive change.
(424) 399-5218 View (424) 399-5218
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Cathy Chambliss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Are you married or in a relationship and struggling to get along, communicate or feel close to your partner? Believe it or not, there are skills that couples need to learn to manage their relationship in a healthy way and feel close. Many couples end up putting their relationship at the bottom of the priorities because of busy work schedules, raising children and managing life. Happy, healthy relationships take work and effort. I teach couples how to get "unstuck" in their dynamics to create more connection, intimacy and fun. I also work with couples dealing with the trauma of infidelity and how to work through the pain and sadness.
Are you married or in a relationship and struggling to get along, communicate or feel close to your partner? Believe it or not, there are skills that couples need to learn to manage their relationship in a healthy way and feel close. Many couples end up putting their relationship at the bottom of the priorities because of busy work schedules, raising children and managing life. Happy, healthy relationships take work and effort. I teach couples how to get "unstuck" in their dynamics to create more connection, intimacy and fun. I also work with couples dealing with the trauma of infidelity and how to work through the pain and sadness.
(424) 667-6488 View (424) 667-6488
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Erika Garza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
How can I help you accomplish your mental and emotional goals? Let's chat, let's get to the root of the issue, let's talk about why you're thinking of making this phone call. We all need someone to process the hardships at some point in our lives. I am here to provide a safe, holistic, and authentic environment for you to unravel whatever it is that is weighing on you. Let's release the pain, the hurt, the self-doubt, and discover your potential.
How can I help you accomplish your mental and emotional goals? Let's chat, let's get to the root of the issue, let's talk about why you're thinking of making this phone call. We all need someone to process the hardships at some point in our lives. I am here to provide a safe, holistic, and authentic environment for you to unravel whatever it is that is weighing on you. Let's release the pain, the hurt, the self-doubt, and discover your potential.
(855) 921-4978 View (855) 921-4978
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.