Therapists in Fort Collins, CO
Chris Pelletier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525
I help with effective and creative usage of Dialectical Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral, Attachment-Focused, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapeutic skill applications.
My ideal client is seeking clinical support in an effort to create a personally empowered path to long-term emotional wellness. Clients are given support to improve their understanding of the relationship between their experience and their mental wellness in addition to specific skills to improve this wellness. My style strongly supports a deep understanding of self through small steps taken toward personal goals on a daily basis. Together, we will work to both gain a deeper understanding of your ongoing needs and how you can utilize your personal strengths to overcome these with positivity over your lifetime.
I help with effective and creative usage of Dialectical Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral, Attachment-Focused, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapeutic skill applications.
My ideal client is seeking clinical support in an effort to create a personally empowered path to long-term emotional wellness. Clients are given support to improve their understanding of the relationship between their experience and their mental wellness in addition to specific skills to improve this wellness. My style strongly supports a deep understanding of self through small steps taken toward personal goals on a daily basis. Together, we will work to both gain a deeper understanding of your ongoing needs and how you can utilize your personal strengths to overcome these with positivity over your lifetime.
Peaceful Paws Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Waitlist for new clients
My training includes play therapy, animal assisted play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma informed approaches.
Now offering Equine-assisted psychotherapy! Life's journey is full of detours, bumps, and obstacles. Seeking guidance allows for support through these challenging times. Peaceful Paws Therapy integrates counseling guidance along with the support and interaction of my therapy partners- dogs, horses, fainting goats, guinea pigs and alpacas. There is a body of research supporting animals in therapy to enhance physical, emotional, and social well being, and we strive to do just that.
My training includes play therapy, animal assisted play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma informed approaches.
Now offering Equine-assisted psychotherapy! Life's journey is full of detours, bumps, and obstacles. Seeking guidance allows for support through these challenging times. Peaceful Paws Therapy integrates counseling guidance along with the support and interaction of my therapy partners- dogs, horses, fainting goats, guinea pigs and alpacas. There is a body of research supporting animals in therapy to enhance physical, emotional, and social well being, and we strive to do just that.
Serenity Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Evans realized years ago that the more a person knows about him or herself, the more control that individual will have over his or her thoughts, emotions and behavior, and he emphasizes self-understanding to drastically increase self-awareness – the holy grail for personal change.
John B. Evans, PhD, LCSW, is dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families via tele-therapy to help with multiple life issues. Dr. Evans has found tele-therapy to be very effective in almost all cases. With 35 years of experience, Dr. Evans will provide you with expert guidance in dealing with current problems you may not understand and help figure out what may be going on under the surface.Many people have found they make more and faster progress in therapy with Dr. Evans than they have experienced in past therapy. Dr. Evans does not try to keep clients in therapy longer than necessary although he is a big believer
Evans realized years ago that the more a person knows about him or herself, the more control that individual will have over his or her thoughts, emotions and behavior, and he emphasizes self-understanding to drastically increase self-awareness – the holy grail for personal change.
John B. Evans, PhD, LCSW, is dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families via tele-therapy to help with multiple life issues. Dr. Evans has found tele-therapy to be very effective in almost all cases. With 35 years of experience, Dr. Evans will provide you with expert guidance in dealing with current problems you may not understand and help figure out what may be going on under the surface.Many people have found they make more and faster progress in therapy with Dr. Evans than they have experienced in past therapy. Dr. Evans does not try to keep clients in therapy longer than necessary although he is a big believer
Daniel Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
For over 10 years I have been working directly with adults, families, and adolescents on a wide range of behavior and mood-related issues.
I currently specialize in providing evidence-based and trauma-focused psychotherapy to adults, couples, and teenagers in order to strengthen resiliency, promote stability in the home, and improve family functioning. I have extensive experience working with adults with depressive or anxiety issues, couples, behavioral issues, LGBT issues, and school-based issues. I work directly with individuals to ensure that even the most challenging or threatening behaviors can be managed.
For over 10 years I have been working directly with adults, families, and adolescents on a wide range of behavior and mood-related issues.
I currently specialize in providing evidence-based and trauma-focused psychotherapy to adults, couples, and teenagers in order to strengthen resiliency, promote stability in the home, and improve family functioning. I have extensive experience working with adults with depressive or anxiety issues, couples, behavioral issues, LGBT issues, and school-based issues. I work directly with individuals to ensure that even the most challenging or threatening behaviors can be managed.
Jesse Liu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525 (Online Only)
I approach therapy with a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) lens and a psycho-dynamic perspective.
Have you struggled with feeling out of place? Feeling lost or overwhelmed with your day-to-day? Never feeling like your trauma or past adverse experiences lets you breathe? I would love the opportunity to chat and work with anyone that is ready to address traumas, pain, or suffering they're currently experiencing. I believe that everyone deserves to thrive, but sometimes we need some support and help getting there. I have particular interest in helping with navigating masculinity, intersectionality, identify development, self-worth, and distress tolerance.
I approach therapy with a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) lens and a psycho-dynamic perspective.
Have you struggled with feeling out of place? Feeling lost or overwhelmed with your day-to-day? Never feeling like your trauma or past adverse experiences lets you breathe? I would love the opportunity to chat and work with anyone that is ready to address traumas, pain, or suffering they're currently experiencing. I believe that everyone deserves to thrive, but sometimes we need some support and help getting there. I have particular interest in helping with navigating masculinity, intersectionality, identify development, self-worth, and distress tolerance.
Dr. Arvind Karwan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Waitlist for new clients
Over the past 15 years, I have provided services to adolescents, adults, and families facing many different life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, sexual behavior problems (including youth who have sexually offended), drug and alcohol issues, phase of life difficulties, relationship issues, youth conduct issues, and school problems.
》》No current openings, please email to be notified when openings become available.《《 Have you ever been to the doctor's office and, after telling them your symptoms, they give you that "Oh, is that all?" face? Then you spend the rest of the appointment trying to convince them that you are actually ill. It's like you're put in a position where you have to justify having made the appointment in the first place. I believe therapy should be the exact opposite of this. Therapy should make people feel validated, feel heard. You deserve a place to feel understood, and I would be honored to provide this to you.
Over the past 15 years, I have provided services to adolescents, adults, and families facing many different life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, sexual behavior problems (including youth who have sexually offended), drug and alcohol issues, phase of life difficulties, relationship issues, youth conduct issues, and school problems.
》》No current openings, please email to be notified when openings become available.《《 Have you ever been to the doctor's office and, after telling them your symptoms, they give you that "Oh, is that all?" face? Then you spend the rest of the appointment trying to convince them that you are actually ill. It's like you're put in a position where you have to justify having made the appointment in the first place. I believe therapy should be the exact opposite of this. Therapy should make people feel validated, feel heard. You deserve a place to feel understood, and I would be honored to provide this to you.
Dominic Joseph Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80526
I have diverse clinical experience with children and their families in community settings, as well as in elementary and pre-school settings. I also have great experience with helping children navigate developmental disabilities, behavioral and mood disorders, divorce, separation, and stepfamily dynamics. I have worked with many children who have been exposed to trauma including, abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. I believe that involving the family, parents, and other primary caregivers in the therapeutic process provides the best possible resolution for the toughest challenges.
I have diverse clinical experience with children and their families in community settings, as well as in elementary and pre-school settings. I also have great experience with helping children navigate developmental disabilities, behavioral and mood disorders, divorce, separation, and stepfamily dynamics. I have worked with many children who have been exposed to trauma including, abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. I believe that involving the family, parents, and other primary caregivers in the therapeutic process provides the best possible resolution for the toughest challenges.
Stephanie Dandurand
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCPT-II
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525
My client-centered approach integrates evidence-based approaches to include cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused and motivational interviewing techniques, and psychoeducation.
With over 12 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings, I have great passion for helping those struggling with challenges related to trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship or life transitions, or seeking help with their overall mental health well-being. I have experience with severe, persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders as well. My approach and commitment to your journey is authentically meeting you where you are, listening to where you want to be, and working collaboratively with you to focus healing and personal growth to find your best self. Learn more at fccwellbeing.com
My client-centered approach integrates evidence-based approaches to include cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused and motivational interviewing techniques, and psychoeducation.
With over 12 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings, I have great passion for helping those struggling with challenges related to trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship or life transitions, or seeking help with their overall mental health well-being. I have experience with severe, persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders as well. My approach and commitment to your journey is authentically meeting you where you are, listening to where you want to be, and working collaboratively with you to focus healing and personal growth to find your best self. Learn more at fccwellbeing.com
Alastair Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
My practice draws from cognitive, behavioral, trauma-informed and mindfulness-based practices.
Life can be both amazing and terrible. We all experience success and failure, love and loss, moments of bliss and moments of darkness and despair. The inconvenient truth is that almost everything that makes our life rich, full, and meaningful comes with a painful downside. Whatever a persons challenges or difficulties are in life, my work is dedicated to helping them reach their potential and build psychological flexibility. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents. I have expertise working with clients in the child welfare system, those with life changing events, physical disability and veterans.
My practice draws from cognitive, behavioral, trauma-informed and mindfulness-based practices.
Life can be both amazing and terrible. We all experience success and failure, love and loss, moments of bliss and moments of darkness and despair. The inconvenient truth is that almost everything that makes our life rich, full, and meaningful comes with a painful downside. Whatever a persons challenges or difficulties are in life, my work is dedicated to helping them reach their potential and build psychological flexibility. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents. I have expertise working with clients in the child welfare system, those with life changing events, physical disability and veterans.
Jami 'jade' Bamat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
I love being able to support children and their families in their healing process and know it’s so difficult when your child is hurting. I want to be able to help your child unlock their potential and come back into themselves again. I specialize in working with children and teens who are experiencing anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, learning and behavior disorders, and children who are on Individual Education Plans and 504 Plans. I have a background in school mental health and community mental health centers. I am also passionate about the LGBTQIA community and love working with them!
I love being able to support children and their families in their healing process and know it’s so difficult when your child is hurting. I want to be able to help your child unlock their potential and come back into themselves again. I specialize in working with children and teens who are experiencing anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, learning and behavior disorders, and children who are on Individual Education Plans and 504 Plans. I have a background in school mental health and community mental health centers. I am also passionate about the LGBTQIA community and love working with them!
Molly Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525
My therapy style is interactive, collaborative, and dynamic, emphasizing, but not limited to, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Client Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques.
As a counselor and a person, I am compassionate, curious, and playful. I feel that honoring your past, listening to your personal experiences and respecting your convictions are important to better understand how you make sense of your world. My primary goal in working with clients is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which you will feel empowered to explore the difficult aspects of your life.
My therapy style is interactive, collaborative, and dynamic, emphasizing, but not limited to, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Client Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques.
As a counselor and a person, I am compassionate, curious, and playful. I feel that honoring your past, listening to your personal experiences and respecting your convictions are important to better understand how you make sense of your world. My primary goal in working with clients is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which you will feel empowered to explore the difficult aspects of your life.
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Dr. Ariana Iacobucci
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80528 (Online Only)
My area of expertise is in helping others to explore their thoughts and "core beliefs" that might be impacting their behavior in current circumstances.
Congratulations on being brave enough to seek therapy or coaching! I know it can be an intimidating process, but I strive to make it easier for you. I am currently accepting individual clients who may be struggling with relationship and/or job issues, or growing awareness about who they are. I am also accepting couples who are seeking a direct approach to therapy either to repair or enhance their relationship. I would be happy to further discuss my style in a consultative call.
My area of expertise is in helping others to explore their thoughts and "core beliefs" that might be impacting their behavior in current circumstances.
Congratulations on being brave enough to seek therapy or coaching! I know it can be an intimidating process, but I strive to make it easier for you. I am currently accepting individual clients who may be struggling with relationship and/or job issues, or growing awareness about who they are. I am also accepting couples who are seeking a direct approach to therapy either to repair or enhance their relationship. I would be happy to further discuss my style in a consultative call.
Kristen Dingwall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
I love helping adults and adolescents see the many benefits of behavior change in finding hope, perspective, and happiness.
Hi, my name is Kristen (she/her), and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado who has extensive experience navigating complex systems, all while prioritizing the well-being of my clients at the forefront. I greet counseling clients with enthusiasm and unconditional positive regard and believe the therapeutic relationship is paramount in my work with individuals and families. I am a therapist who has worked in large behavioral health systems, supporting communities, individuals, families, and couples, all while using a person-centered approach.
I love helping adults and adolescents see the many benefits of behavior change in finding hope, perspective, and happiness.
Hi, my name is Kristen (she/her), and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado who has extensive experience navigating complex systems, all while prioritizing the well-being of my clients at the forefront. I greet counseling clients with enthusiasm and unconditional positive regard and believe the therapeutic relationship is paramount in my work with individuals and families. I am a therapist who has worked in large behavioral health systems, supporting communities, individuals, families, and couples, all while using a person-centered approach.
Glenn Permar II
Counselor, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80521 (Online Only)
My specialty treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Metacognition, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Narrative Therapy.
Are you experiencing symptoms resulting from a traumatic incident? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? I am passionate about working with all populations including LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities, teenagers, and adults. I have worked as a Middle School Counselor, Social-Emotional Learning Specialist, Crisis Support Hotline volunteer in the Far East, Training Director, Consultant, ESL Teacher Overseas, Instructor, and am a Military Veteran with combat theater experience.
My specialty treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Metacognition, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Narrative Therapy.
Are you experiencing symptoms resulting from a traumatic incident? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? I am passionate about working with all populations including LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities, teenagers, and adults. I have worked as a Middle School Counselor, Social-Emotional Learning Specialist, Crisis Support Hotline volunteer in the Far East, Training Director, Consultant, ESL Teacher Overseas, Instructor, and am a Military Veteran with combat theater experience.
Darcy Stamps, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80528 (Online Only)
I counsel individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, who desire more fulfilling relationships, and who want to work through behavior patterns that are getting in the way of finding happiness.
I believe that we all do what we know based on what we have learned, beliefs we have adopted, and/or experiences we have been through. It is my belief that once we become aware of the patterns we have created in our lives, we can then consciously decide to change situations that we are not satisfied with. In order to heal I believe it is important to empower individuals to tell their stories while feeling every emotion without judgment.
I counsel individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, who desire more fulfilling relationships, and who want to work through behavior patterns that are getting in the way of finding happiness.
I believe that we all do what we know based on what we have learned, beliefs we have adopted, and/or experiences we have been through. It is my belief that once we become aware of the patterns we have created in our lives, we can then consciously decide to change situations that we are not satisfied with. In order to heal I believe it is important to empower individuals to tell their stories while feeling every emotion without judgment.
Hannah J. Kleinhans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80521 (Online Only)
My clinical background is in community mental health, corrections and inpatient behavioral health.
As humans, we are constantly growing and changing throughout our life span. While this can feel overwhelming and anxiety provoking, learning how to navigate that process while aligning with your most authentic self can lead to fulfillment and peace. I am passionate about supporting clients to make and maintain positive changes in their lives. I love helping clients find the tools and skills that work for them to live with more joy and the ability to overcome life's challenges.
My clinical background is in community mental health, corrections and inpatient behavioral health.
As humans, we are constantly growing and changing throughout our life span. While this can feel overwhelming and anxiety provoking, learning how to navigate that process while aligning with your most authentic self can lead to fulfillment and peace. I am passionate about supporting clients to make and maintain positive changes in their lives. I love helping clients find the tools and skills that work for them to live with more joy and the ability to overcome life's challenges.
Renee Madison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Unhealthy sexual behavior numbs, medicates the pain and healing of trauma.
Hi- I offer a variety of life recovery therapies for: depression, anxiety, marital issues, relationship problems, addiction recovery, codependency, co-addiction, addictions, trauma recovery, sex addiction, love addiction, internet addition and relationship addiction, adoption recovery, PTSD, financial recovery, grief and loss, domestic violence, childhood abuse. I offer recovery for individuals, and couples, children and teens. I offer compassionate, supportive, interactive help. I assist you to live free from the unhealthy behaviors and gain hope in experiencing the joy of relationships and to have a life worth living.
Unhealthy sexual behavior numbs, medicates the pain and healing of trauma.
Hi- I offer a variety of life recovery therapies for: depression, anxiety, marital issues, relationship problems, addiction recovery, codependency, co-addiction, addictions, trauma recovery, sex addiction, love addiction, internet addition and relationship addiction, adoption recovery, PTSD, financial recovery, grief and loss, domestic violence, childhood abuse. I offer recovery for individuals, and couples, children and teens. I offer compassionate, supportive, interactive help. I assist you to live free from the unhealthy behaviors and gain hope in experiencing the joy of relationships and to have a life worth living.
Richard E Lowinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80526
You will find ways to start making cognitive and behavioral changes.
My approach is engaging and is client centered. I do not just sit back and wait for you to tell me how you feel. I want you to develop the understanding and motivation you need to take better care of yourself and be more effective in the world. It is not up to me to tell you how to live your life. Sometimes you need to deal with a difficult situation; sometimes you need to make a change in your life. Whether your issues are situational or chronic, I would like to be given the opportunity to help.
You will find ways to start making cognitive and behavioral changes.
My approach is engaging and is client centered. I do not just sit back and wait for you to tell me how you feel. I want you to develop the understanding and motivation you need to take better care of yourself and be more effective in the world. It is not up to me to tell you how to live your life. Sometimes you need to deal with a difficult situation; sometimes you need to make a change in your life. Whether your issues are situational or chronic, I would like to be given the opportunity to help.
Tsunemi Maehara Rooney, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80524 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In working with you, my goal is to create the environment in which you most readily evolve into a growth-enhancing experience. My approach is to work with you in your cultural and historical contexts respecting your individuality without trying to fit you into a theoretical orientation. Our goal in working together is to increase your awareness of your needs, behavior patterns, and responsiveness to yourself and the world around you in order to further fulfill your innate potentials.
In working with you, my goal is to create the environment in which you most readily evolve into a growth-enhancing experience. My approach is to work with you in your cultural and historical contexts respecting your individuality without trying to fit you into a theoretical orientation. Our goal in working together is to increase your awareness of your needs, behavior patterns, and responsiveness to yourself and the world around you in order to further fulfill your innate potentials.
Dee Strbiak
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, ACC, MAC, DAAETS
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80521 (Online Only)
My approach combines transpersonal, cognitive behavioral and client centered counseling techniques.
I have counseled clients with addictions and trauma successfully for over 30 years. I also specialize in teaching clients’ new ways to cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and more. I feel strongly that we have within ourselves the ability to heal and that with some guidance and tools, we can find creative solutions to our own problems and use these problems as motivation to improve. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I think it's very important to meet the client where they currently are in their journey and work from that point.
My approach combines transpersonal, cognitive behavioral and client centered counseling techniques.
I have counseled clients with addictions and trauma successfully for over 30 years. I also specialize in teaching clients’ new ways to cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and more. I feel strongly that we have within ourselves the ability to heal and that with some guidance and tools, we can find creative solutions to our own problems and use these problems as motivation to improve. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I think it's very important to meet the client where they currently are in their journey and work from that point.
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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.