Behavioral Issues Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA

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Heather McCall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MS
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a California state licensed marriage family therapist, who specializes in providing evidence-based treatment and assessment to children, adults and families with a variety of emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. I am experienced in working with children, teens, and young adults in a variety of settings including in-home, schools, non-profit agencies and private practice. I also offer parenting consultation.
Hello! I am a California state licensed marriage family therapist, who specializes in providing evidence-based treatment and assessment to children, adults and families with a variety of emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. I am experienced in working with children, teens, and young adults in a variety of settings including in-home, schools, non-profit agencies and private practice. I also offer parenting consultation.
(925) 319-5785 View (925) 319-5785
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BNSTherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I specialize in addressing behavioral and relational issues with compassion and understanding in order to create change.
Hi! My name is Basilios and my practice is focused on working with teenagers and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, school stress, and several other concerning mental health needs. Feel free to reach out and we can discuss if I can best support what you are looking for in therapy. Currently, I have 2 open spaces available.
I specialize in addressing behavioral and relational issues with compassion and understanding in order to create change.
Hi! My name is Basilios and my practice is focused on working with teenagers and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, school stress, and several other concerning mental health needs. Feel free to reach out and we can discuss if I can best support what you are looking for in therapy. Currently, I have 2 open spaces available.
(707) 345-4159 View (707) 345-4159
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Janelle K Brady
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 12 years of experience working with children & families, including; conducting assessments, creating individualized behavioral goals & treatment plans, presenting in IEPs (Individualized Educational Plans) and providing consultation for school staff & ABA treatment teams.
We can all use an un-biased, confidential person to talk with. Throughout life, everyone experiences periods of stress, grief & sadness, go through breakups, endure family & parental stress, or struggle with pressures at work. Sometimes we may need extra support navigating through, and adjusting to life changes. In therapy, we will work as a team to facilitate your treatment goals with a solution focused approach. We will nurture your emotional & social well-being, increasing personal growth and self-acceptance, while gaining a stronger sense of personal self-worth, life satisfaction, and increasing the ability in maintaining healthy relationships.
I have over 12 years of experience working with children & families, including; conducting assessments, creating individualized behavioral goals & treatment plans, presenting in IEPs (Individualized Educational Plans) and providing consultation for school staff & ABA treatment teams.
We can all use an un-biased, confidential person to talk with. Throughout life, everyone experiences periods of stress, grief & sadness, go through breakups, endure family & parental stress, or struggle with pressures at work. Sometimes we may need extra support navigating through, and adjusting to life changes. In therapy, we will work as a team to facilitate your treatment goals with a solution focused approach. We will nurture your emotional & social well-being, increasing personal growth and self-acceptance, while gaining a stronger sense of personal self-worth, life satisfaction, and increasing the ability in maintaining healthy relationships.
(925) 297-1843 View (925) 297-1843
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Lais Shirgul
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Self-awareness, emotional insight, and acceptance of your strengths and areas in need of growth are essential to a healthy and happy life. As a licensed psychologist trained in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies I create a supportive and trusting environment for those seeking to gain insight and develop coping strategies to foster positive changes at home, work and in social settings. I have treated individuals with Bipolar, depression, and anxiety, PTSD and specialize in children and adolescents and families dealing with ADHD, conduct disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and adjustment issues.
Self-awareness, emotional insight, and acceptance of your strengths and areas in need of growth are essential to a healthy and happy life. As a licensed psychologist trained in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies I create a supportive and trusting environment for those seeking to gain insight and develop coping strategies to foster positive changes at home, work and in social settings. I have treated individuals with Bipolar, depression, and anxiety, PTSD and specialize in children and adolescents and families dealing with ADHD, conduct disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and adjustment issues.
(925) 400-6836 View (925) 400-6836
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LaShante D Smith
EdS, LEP3842, NCSP
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
In addition, I develop behavior intervention plans and train personnel on best practices in behavior response systems.
Specializing in psycho educational assessment for a variety of needs; including, Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, Emotional Disturbance, and other specific learning disabilities. An honest, culturally responsive professional committed to understanding my client's unique needs to develop an appropriate action plan.
In addition, I develop behavior intervention plans and train personnel on best practices in behavior response systems.
Specializing in psycho educational assessment for a variety of needs; including, Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, Emotional Disturbance, and other specific learning disabilities. An honest, culturally responsive professional committed to understanding my client's unique needs to develop an appropriate action plan.
(510) 826-5277 View (510) 826-5277
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Oakland DBT and Mindfulness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
We offer evidenced-based treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for the treatment of borderline personality disorder, and other clinical symptoms. We are a team of 5 therapists intensively trained in DBT, and other modalities. We offer a comprehensive DBT program (individual therapy, skills class, consultation team, phone coaching, assessment). We have a program for adults, young adults, families and teens. We are located on Piedmont Avenue, in Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area. Please review our website for detailed information about our intake process, skills class schedule, individual therapy, mindfulness programs, fees, etc...
We offer evidenced-based treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for the treatment of borderline personality disorder, and other clinical symptoms. We are a team of 5 therapists intensively trained in DBT, and other modalities. We offer a comprehensive DBT program (individual therapy, skills class, consultation team, phone coaching, assessment). We have a program for adults, young adults, families and teens. We are located on Piedmont Avenue, in Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area. Please review our website for detailed information about our intake process, skills class schedule, individual therapy, mindfulness programs, fees, etc...
(510) 876-9674 View (510) 876-9674
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Odyssey for Personal Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
I focus on using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with mindfulness and Hypnotherapy.
HAS LIFE KICKED YOU IN THE TEETH? It certainly can and has for many people. You may be one of them. Does it feel like life is working against you? Do you feel fed up, angry, hopeless… especially with yourself? Are you interested in using your life to self-actualize? It’s difficult to excel when pent-up feelings dampen your enthusiasm and blur your vision of your future. Often, this can lead to depression, anxiety, feeling lost, and for some people, send them into a crisis. Are you struggling on your own, pushing yourself to just work harder, and hoping things will just change? There is a way out of the struggle.
I focus on using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with mindfulness and Hypnotherapy.
HAS LIFE KICKED YOU IN THE TEETH? It certainly can and has for many people. You may be one of them. Does it feel like life is working against you? Do you feel fed up, angry, hopeless… especially with yourself? Are you interested in using your life to self-actualize? It’s difficult to excel when pent-up feelings dampen your enthusiasm and blur your vision of your future. Often, this can lead to depression, anxiety, feeling lost, and for some people, send them into a crisis. Are you struggling on your own, pushing yourself to just work harder, and hoping things will just change? There is a way out of the struggle.
(925) 403-4252 View (925) 403-4252
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Michael Cheney
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I was trained at the Behavioral Therapy Institute to provide cognitive behavioral therapy treatment.
Using insight-oriented and cognitive-behavioral approaches, I have developed an effective psychotherapeutic technique that has helped individuals gain relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, uncontrollable anger, obsessive compulsive disorder, alcohol/substance abuse, and child acting-out behaviors. I am a Licensed Psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association and the California Psychological Association. My clinical focus is in providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. I see individuals, couples and families.
I was trained at the Behavioral Therapy Institute to provide cognitive behavioral therapy treatment.
Using insight-oriented and cognitive-behavioral approaches, I have developed an effective psychotherapeutic technique that has helped individuals gain relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, uncontrollable anger, obsessive compulsive disorder, alcohol/substance abuse, and child acting-out behaviors. I am a Licensed Psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association and the California Psychological Association. My clinical focus is in providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. I see individuals, couples and families.
(925) 308-5216 View (925) 308-5216
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Amen Clinics, San Francisco
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
We are the world leaders in applying brain imaging science to help patients with emotional issues, learning challenges, cognitive problems, behavioral issues, and so much more.
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
We are the world leaders in applying brain imaging science to help patients with emotional issues, learning challenges, cognitive problems, behavioral issues, and so much more.
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
(925) 267-6607 View (925) 267-6607
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Dr. Kelli Grobe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94598  (Online Only)
Welcome! My therapy practice is focused on the complexities and challenges faced by teens, parents, and individual adults. I also have a passion for working specifically with pregnant and postpartum women in their transition into parenthood. My approach to therapy is always collaborative and client-centered, empowering clients to create long-term progress and change. I work to promote your innate resiliency and to build insight and tools to help you and your family thrive. My clinical approach is integrative and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Mindfulness.
Welcome! My therapy practice is focused on the complexities and challenges faced by teens, parents, and individual adults. I also have a passion for working specifically with pregnant and postpartum women in their transition into parenthood. My approach to therapy is always collaborative and client-centered, empowering clients to create long-term progress and change. I work to promote your innate resiliency and to build insight and tools to help you and your family thrive. My clinical approach is integrative and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Mindfulness.
(925) 322-0078 View (925) 322-0078
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Margaret A. Struchen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I specialize in neuropsychological evaluation; cognitive rehabilitation; behavioral management for those with acquired brain injury or dementia; counseling/therapy for those with chronic illnesses, pain, or disability; and caregiver consultation services.
My practice, the Center for Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology, PC, focuses on providing clients with the skills needed to reach their personal goals. With over 20 years of practice, across multiple settings, I have worked to address the needs of adults and adolescents with neurological disorders, disability, and chronic medical conditions. Prior to entering private practice, I served as Director of Rehabilitation Psychology/Neuropsychology at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, and I have engaged in extensive clinical research centered on evaluating outcomes and interventions for those affected by acquired brain injury.
I specialize in neuropsychological evaluation; cognitive rehabilitation; behavioral management for those with acquired brain injury or dementia; counseling/therapy for those with chronic illnesses, pain, or disability; and caregiver consultation services.
My practice, the Center for Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology, PC, focuses on providing clients with the skills needed to reach their personal goals. With over 20 years of practice, across multiple settings, I have worked to address the needs of adults and adolescents with neurological disorders, disability, and chronic medical conditions. Prior to entering private practice, I served as Director of Rehabilitation Psychology/Neuropsychology at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, and I have engaged in extensive clinical research centered on evaluating outcomes and interventions for those affected by acquired brain injury.
(925) 319-6628 View (925) 319-6628
Lori Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as an Eclectic approach to address each person's individual needs.
Do you need help connecting with or understanding others? Do you struggle with making or keeping friendships? Do you have trouble adjusting to new situations? Are you transitioning to a more independent living situation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help you.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as an Eclectic approach to address each person's individual needs.
Do you need help connecting with or understanding others? Do you struggle with making or keeping friendships? Do you have trouble adjusting to new situations? Are you transitioning to a more independent living situation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help you.
(707) 289-7897 View (707) 289-7897
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Barton Lynch
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Lynch asseses and treats children based on emotional, mental, behavioral, social, and physical dimensions of development.
"Anyone with children knows that they are challenging as well as rewarding. It is when these challenges outweigh the loving relationship that children start to typically manifest symptoms. Due to internal and/or environmental stresses, children can become withdrawn, oppositional, easily overwhelmed, and scared. This in turn can compromise your child's present and future relationships, academic performance, self-esteem, and the parent-child relationship. When difficulties are addressed early, children gain a sense of mastery and safety lasting a lifetime." Dr. Lynch has worked with young children in preschool, research, state/county, and clinical settings over the last ten years.
Lynch asseses and treats children based on emotional, mental, behavioral, social, and physical dimensions of development.
"Anyone with children knows that they are challenging as well as rewarding. It is when these challenges outweigh the loving relationship that children start to typically manifest symptoms. Due to internal and/or environmental stresses, children can become withdrawn, oppositional, easily overwhelmed, and scared. This in turn can compromise your child's present and future relationships, academic performance, self-esteem, and the parent-child relationship. When difficulties are addressed early, children gain a sense of mastery and safety lasting a lifetime." Dr. Lynch has worked with young children in preschool, research, state/county, and clinical settings over the last ten years.
(925) 308-5238 View (925) 308-5238
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Griselda Oliver Bucio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I have 21 years of experience providing assessments, consultation and psychotherapy for pregnant women, young children and their families around anxiety, depression, behavioral issues and trauma.
Becoming a parent is a unique and transformative experience. From the moment of conception through the journey of parenting there is an array of unknown rewards, challenges and experiences. At times parents have no idea how they will feel or react to these challenges and realize that they need help and support through their own journey as parents. This journey might include understanding the way people perceive and relate to their own internal child as well. Research proves the way we were parented, the environment in which we developed, and the situations around us influence the way we feel and behave as parents and human beings.
I have 21 years of experience providing assessments, consultation and psychotherapy for pregnant women, young children and their families around anxiety, depression, behavioral issues and trauma.
Becoming a parent is a unique and transformative experience. From the moment of conception through the journey of parenting there is an array of unknown rewards, challenges and experiences. At times parents have no idea how they will feel or react to these challenges and realize that they need help and support through their own journey as parents. This journey might include understanding the way people perceive and relate to their own internal child as well. Research proves the way we were parented, the environment in which we developed, and the situations around us influence the way we feel and behave as parents and human beings.
(925) 406-3109 View (925) 406-3109
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Juliana Sao Tiago
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
ACT is a modern behavior therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness interventions in combination with commitment and behavioral change strategies to help clients build more vital, purposeful, and meaningful lives.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) offering Teletherapy services only. My private practice provides individual therapy and couples counseling for people from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and a wide variety of concerns. I offer therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese. As an immigrant from Brasil, I also understand firsthand cross-cultural issues so I can help people who are having difficulties adapting to a new country.
ACT is a modern behavior therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness interventions in combination with commitment and behavioral change strategies to help clients build more vital, purposeful, and meaningful lives.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) offering Teletherapy services only. My private practice provides individual therapy and couples counseling for people from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and a wide variety of concerns. I offer therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese. As an immigrant from Brasil, I also understand firsthand cross-cultural issues so I can help people who are having difficulties adapting to a new country.
(510) 978-0937 View (510) 978-0937
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Allen Choi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
These include evidence-based approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic methods.
We all get stuck sometimes. Whether you're battling anxiety related to school or work, trapped in a stagnant job or deteriorating relationship, or grappling with feelings of depression or isolation, I am here to assist you. I work with teens, adults, and families and our big goal is to help you get "unstuck". Together, we'll figure out what a happy, meaningful life is for you and ways to overcome the obstacles that are getting in the way.
These include evidence-based approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic methods.
We all get stuck sometimes. Whether you're battling anxiety related to school or work, trapped in a stagnant job or deteriorating relationship, or grappling with feelings of depression or isolation, I am here to assist you. I work with teens, adults, and families and our big goal is to help you get "unstuck". Together, we'll figure out what a happy, meaningful life is for you and ways to overcome the obstacles that are getting in the way.
(925) 722-5197 View (925) 722-5197
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Leslie Hemedes
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I use both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques to address situational and emotional barriers that prevent you from moving forward.
Welcome. Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Do you have trouble expressing your needs? Do you put a lot of pressure on yourself, and feel anxious about not meeting your expectations? Do you feel uncertain about how to manage feelings of distress? I am a psychologist that can help guide you toward relief. I aim to help individuals understand their concerns, strengths, and help them identify the tools necessary to manage distress, push through challenges, and understand how to become the best version of themselves.
I use both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques to address situational and emotional barriers that prevent you from moving forward.
Welcome. Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Do you have trouble expressing your needs? Do you put a lot of pressure on yourself, and feel anxious about not meeting your expectations? Do you feel uncertain about how to manage feelings of distress? I am a psychologist that can help guide you toward relief. I aim to help individuals understand their concerns, strengths, and help them identify the tools necessary to manage distress, push through challenges, and understand how to become the best version of themselves.
(925) 807-7184 View (925) 807-7184
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Radha Richmond, Licensed Educational Psychologist
Licensed Educational Psychologist, MA, EdS, LEP
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I'm a licensed educational psychologist specializing in assessment and intervention of psychological disorders impacting learning and school performance (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention issues like ADD/ADHD, neurodevelopment disorders such as autism, and social-emotional disorders). I specialize in psycho-educational assessment focusing on discovering why educational difficulties are occurring and providing intervention recommendations. Families often come to me to discover why their child may be failing in school, or has lost motivation to do their best, or is having behavioral/attention challenges, or when homework takes a long time and/or is a battle (among other reasons).
I'm a licensed educational psychologist specializing in assessment and intervention of psychological disorders impacting learning and school performance (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention issues like ADD/ADHD, neurodevelopment disorders such as autism, and social-emotional disorders). I specialize in psycho-educational assessment focusing on discovering why educational difficulties are occurring and providing intervention recommendations. Families often come to me to discover why their child may be failing in school, or has lost motivation to do their best, or is having behavioral/attention challenges, or when homework takes a long time and/or is a battle (among other reasons).
(510) 254-5816 View (510) 254-5816
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Taylor Susan Culbertson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Cognitive Behavior Therapy navigates the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and can help unearth thoughts that are keeping you stuck in unhealthy thinking patterns.
At Moraine Therapy, we use mindfulness practices to increase awareness and insight into the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and actions to help clients act in line with their core values. With knowledge comes the power to choose.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy navigates the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and can help unearth thoughts that are keeping you stuck in unhealthy thinking patterns.
At Moraine Therapy, we use mindfulness practices to increase awareness and insight into the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and actions to help clients act in line with their core values. With knowledge comes the power to choose.
(510) 973-4414 View (510) 973-4414
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Dr. Roxanna Manfredi-Giammona
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I am a strength based therapist and although there are many treatment modalities to address anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions; I have found that in collaboration with clients that a Solution Focused or Cognitive Behavioral approach has helped clients gain the tools to obtain self-awareness and not feel hindered by challenges they have faced.
I strongly believe that every individual is unique and no person or family is the same as another. As a bi-lingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I have had the pleasure to work with a diverse group of adults, children, and families. I have over 25 years experience working in psychotherapy, crisis intervention with domestic violence, child court advocate, as a forensic psychologist, and as a family court mediator. I assist children and families as they work through challenges and move toward rebuilding their self-confidence and creates a more positive outlook in life.
I am a strength based therapist and although there are many treatment modalities to address anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions; I have found that in collaboration with clients that a Solution Focused or Cognitive Behavioral approach has helped clients gain the tools to obtain self-awareness and not feel hindered by challenges they have faced.
I strongly believe that every individual is unique and no person or family is the same as another. As a bi-lingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I have had the pleasure to work with a diverse group of adults, children, and families. I have over 25 years experience working in psychotherapy, crisis intervention with domestic violence, child court advocate, as a forensic psychologist, and as a family court mediator. I assist children and families as they work through challenges and move toward rebuilding their self-confidence and creates a more positive outlook in life.
(925) 799-2295 View (925) 799-2295

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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.