Photo of Sharon Aboosaidi, Counselor in 98026, WA
Sharon Aboosaidi
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98026
Counseling can offer an understanding of the behaviors, beliefs and emotions that fuel our daily interactions with families and other people. Therapy is a process. My job is to facilitate you through possible change options. It is my goal to work with you closely during therapy to aid in clarifying your goals for treatment, explore patterns and choices of communication, relationships, life style and foster development of beneficial coping strategies with commitment on both parts during therapy. The main goal is to explore patterns of behavior, thoughts, and actions to foster positive change and personal growth.
Counseling can offer an understanding of the behaviors, beliefs and emotions that fuel our daily interactions with families and other people. Therapy is a process. My job is to facilitate you through possible change options. It is my goal to work with you closely during therapy to aid in clarifying your goals for treatment, explore patterns and choices of communication, relationships, life style and foster development of beneficial coping strategies with commitment on both parts during therapy. The main goal is to explore patterns of behavior, thoughts, and actions to foster positive change and personal growth.
(206) 745-3402 View (206) 745-3402
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Bluestone Psychological Services, LLC
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98026
- Help for your child: trauma, anxiety, depression, bullying, behavior issues, school/peer/sibling issues - Help for your teen: academic/peer issues, motivation, life transitions, & more.
Find us at: www.BluestonePS.com. At Bluestone you have access to a group of independent, private practitioners who offer a wide variety of services so you can get the type of help you need in one location. Each of us has many years of experience and advanced training within our specialty areas so you know you or your loved one are working with someone who is highly skilled and can help facilitate reaching your goals.
- Help for your child: trauma, anxiety, depression, bullying, behavior issues, school/peer/sibling issues - Help for your teen: academic/peer issues, motivation, life transitions, & more.
Find us at: www.BluestonePS.com. At Bluestone you have access to a group of independent, private practitioners who offer a wide variety of services so you can get the type of help you need in one location. Each of us has many years of experience and advanced training within our specialty areas so you know you or your loved one are working with someone who is highly skilled and can help facilitate reaching your goals.
(425) 385-0106 View (425) 385-0106
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Elli McLean
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98026  (Online Only)
During our sessions I will be pulling from various counseling techniques such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Hi, my name is Elli and I am here to help you on your counseling journey. Sometimes our brains can feel overcrowded by thoughts and emotions and we need an outside eye to help in making sense of the chaos. Everyone deserves a space where they can be wholly themselves and process life's stressors, this is the space I strive to provide within session. I have a passion for working with both teens and adults in navigating life's transitions and anxieties.
During our sessions I will be pulling from various counseling techniques such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Hi, my name is Elli and I am here to help you on your counseling journey. Sometimes our brains can feel overcrowded by thoughts and emotions and we need an outside eye to help in making sense of the chaos. Everyone deserves a space where they can be wholly themselves and process life's stressors, this is the space I strive to provide within session. I have a passion for working with both teens and adults in navigating life's transitions and anxieties.
(425) 585-4694 View (425) 585-4694
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Mandi Woolsey
Counselor, LMHCA, MAEd
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98026  (Online Only)
I pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness based approaches, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
What a rough ride it's been over the last several years....a real doozy! There are so many people struggling with feelings of overwhelm, stress, anger/rage, grief, disillusion, lack of trust, lack of safety, hopelessness, loneliness, anxiety....you name it! We all feel it at times but sometimes it gets to be too much for us to handle on our own. We need to process our feelings, be heard, be seen, connect, and find our way through this maze of life. Does this sound like you? NO shame in that. We are human.
I pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness based approaches, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
What a rough ride it's been over the last several years....a real doozy! There are so many people struggling with feelings of overwhelm, stress, anger/rage, grief, disillusion, lack of trust, lack of safety, hopelessness, loneliness, anxiety....you name it! We all feel it at times but sometimes it gets to be too much for us to handle on our own. We need to process our feelings, be heard, be seen, connect, and find our way through this maze of life. Does this sound like you? NO shame in that. We are human.
(425) 222-2147 View (425) 222-2147
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Lumen Counseling
Counselor, Dacia Morgan, MFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98026
These issues may include the complexities surrounding romantic partnerships, child behavioral problems, grief and loss, or trauma.
Life can be challenging! One of the most courageous choices one can make is to embark on the journey towards personal exploration and growth. As a therapist, my job is to help you access your inner wisdom, navigate relationships and change, and create a fulfilling, balanced life. I find that my clients are often equipped with strengths and talents that they do not give themselves credit for. I aim to help you recognize and strengthen these gifts in order to fully participate in and enjoy the world around you. I enjoy working with those who are embarking on new life transitions, as well as parents who are seeking guidance on behavior management with their young children, preadolecents and teens. Couples work, as well as parenting and the relationship between caregiver and child have been at the core of my practice for most of my career.
These issues may include the complexities surrounding romantic partnerships, child behavioral problems, grief and loss, or trauma.
Life can be challenging! One of the most courageous choices one can make is to embark on the journey towards personal exploration and growth. As a therapist, my job is to help you access your inner wisdom, navigate relationships and change, and create a fulfilling, balanced life. I find that my clients are often equipped with strengths and talents that they do not give themselves credit for. I aim to help you recognize and strengthen these gifts in order to fully participate in and enjoy the world around you. I enjoy working with those who are embarking on new life transitions, as well as parents who are seeking guidance on behavior management with their young children, preadolecents and teens. Couples work, as well as parenting and the relationship between caregiver and child have been at the core of my practice for most of my career.
(425) 382-7103 View (425) 382-7103
Photo of Carolyn Russo, PhD, LMHC, Counselor in 98026, WA
Carolyn Russo, PhD, LMHC
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98026  (Online Only)
Today you are one step closer to a new you who feels empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a client-centered counselor, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I am also a WA State Approved Supervisor.
Today you are one step closer to a new you who feels empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a client-centered counselor, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I am also a WA State Approved Supervisor.
(206) 823-1199 View (206) 823-1199
Photo of Tereasa Smith, Counselor in 98026, WA
Tereasa Smith
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98026
My primary counseling approaches are Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Welcome! I work with individual (teens and adults) and couples. I have experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relationship issues, and am passionate about working within the LBGTQIA+ community. My goal is to create space that is safe and accepting where you can explore your thoughts and find some peace within yourself. I believe you are an expert on yourself, and my role is to facilitate critical thinking as you discover a route to well-being through self-awareness and self-acceptance.
My primary counseling approaches are Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Welcome! I work with individual (teens and adults) and couples. I have experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relationship issues, and am passionate about working within the LBGTQIA+ community. My goal is to create space that is safe and accepting where you can explore your thoughts and find some peace within yourself. I believe you are an expert on yourself, and my role is to facilitate critical thinking as you discover a route to well-being through self-awareness and self-acceptance.
(425) 530-7828 View (425) 530-7828
Photo of Empowering Minds PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 98026, WA
Empowering Minds PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98026  (Online Only)
My passion is to empower others to build self-confidence through therapy. Through self-confidence, you can learn how to care for yourself in ways that help you grow using self-compassion and maintain your mental health.
My passion is to empower others to build self-confidence through therapy. Through self-confidence, you can learn how to care for yourself in ways that help you grow using self-compassion and maintain your mental health.
(425) 528-8960 View (425) 528-8960
Photo of Ivko Pejovic, Counselor in 98026, WA
Ivko Pejovic
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98026
I have over 20 years of experience working as a mental health counselor in the State of Washington. My areas of expertise include individual, couple, and family therapy. My specialties are PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Also, I have been facilitating different groups for 20 years and a DBT group for 9 years. All of the clients who have committed themself to this DBT class have learned some specific DBT skills that they can apply in their daily lives when they feel depressed or anxious.
I have over 20 years of experience working as a mental health counselor in the State of Washington. My areas of expertise include individual, couple, and family therapy. My specialties are PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Also, I have been facilitating different groups for 20 years and a DBT group for 9 years. All of the clients who have committed themself to this DBT class have learned some specific DBT skills that they can apply in their daily lives when they feel depressed or anxious.
(206) 207-8707 View (206) 207-8707
Photo of Dan Meier Counseling, Counselor in 98026, WA
Dan Meier Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98026
Welcome! My name is Dan Meier and I am a relational, psychodynamic therapist. In practice, this means I work collaboratively with my clients and pay special attention to stories, embodied messages, and relational dynamics. I work this way because I believe harm and healing both take place within the context of relationship. Counseling offers the opportunity to explore our painful stories in the presence of an attuned, compassionate professional and rediscover our hope. Together, you and I will work toward meaningful change, greater self-acceptance, and deep healing.
Welcome! My name is Dan Meier and I am a relational, psychodynamic therapist. In practice, this means I work collaboratively with my clients and pay special attention to stories, embodied messages, and relational dynamics. I work this way because I believe harm and healing both take place within the context of relationship. Counseling offers the opportunity to explore our painful stories in the presence of an attuned, compassionate professional and rediscover our hope. Together, you and I will work toward meaningful change, greater self-acceptance, and deep healing.
(206) 745-6659 View (206) 745-6659
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Brooke Roseberry
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98026
I am a HAES-informed, body liberation-aligned practitioner. I believe that growth and healing are built from acceptance and care for our own unique strengths and diversity. I am committed to meeting you wherever you are in your journey of self-discovery. My style is supportive and open-minded, with a focus on collaboration. I love the use of creativity, playfulness, and humor as ways to create more balance in our lives.
I am a HAES-informed, body liberation-aligned practitioner. I believe that growth and healing are built from acceptance and care for our own unique strengths and diversity. I am committed to meeting you wherever you are in your journey of self-discovery. My style is supportive and open-minded, with a focus on collaboration. I love the use of creativity, playfulness, and humor as ways to create more balance in our lives.
(425) 952-9603 View (425) 952-9603
Photo of Owen Bargreen, Psychologist in 98026, WA
Owen Bargreen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98026
Psychology works because it is a way to help people understand their problems and correct or change so that they can live more healthy or satisfying lives. Many people come for therapy if they are experiencing problems with depression, anxiety or relationship issues. Some other common problems that I help treat are problems with work injuries, sleep, weight, stress, trauma, and sexual problems. These problems can be greatly helped through therapy. I employ an eclectic approach to therapy, meeting each individual’s needs rather than using one form of treatment.
Psychology works because it is a way to help people understand their problems and correct or change so that they can live more healthy or satisfying lives. Many people come for therapy if they are experiencing problems with depression, anxiety or relationship issues. Some other common problems that I help treat are problems with work injuries, sleep, weight, stress, trauma, and sexual problems. These problems can be greatly helped through therapy. I employ an eclectic approach to therapy, meeting each individual’s needs rather than using one form of treatment.
(425) 470-5190 View (425) 470-5190

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.