Behavioral Issues Therapists in Purchase, NY

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Tasha M Brown
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Purchase, NY 10577
I provide clinical care for children and adolescents individuals with behavioral challenges, inattention, hyperactivity, mood, anxiety, school-related concerns, trauma, and life transitions.
Hello, my name is Dr. Tasha M. Brown, I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, parents, and young adults. I provide a wide variety of evidence-based clinical services and I am passionate about helping the individuals she works with function adequately at home, school, and in their communities. My goal in treatment is to create a warm and supportive environment , where children, adolescents, young adults, and families can be their authentic selves. I am very dedicated to building a collaborative environment where we work hand-in-hand to address concerns together.
I provide clinical care for children and adolescents individuals with behavioral challenges, inattention, hyperactivity, mood, anxiety, school-related concerns, trauma, and life transitions.
Hello, my name is Dr. Tasha M. Brown, I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, parents, and young adults. I provide a wide variety of evidence-based clinical services and I am passionate about helping the individuals she works with function adequately at home, school, and in their communities. My goal in treatment is to create a warm and supportive environment , where children, adolescents, young adults, and families can be their authentic selves. I am very dedicated to building a collaborative environment where we work hand-in-hand to address concerns together.
(914) 279-1886 View (914) 279-1886
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Westchester Center for Behavior Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Purchase, NY 10577
As a cognitive behavior therapist I have seen people change their beliefs and behavior quite rapidly.
I have been in practice for over 40 years and I feel that my best client is the person who recognizes that they could use someone like myself to help them alter their thoughts and behaviors that are impeding their progress. I have worked well with issues related to mood such as anxiety and depression, but also with stress related disorders. If you believe that life would be better if you only knew how to change your thinking,feeling and behavior, then I am your therapist.
As a cognitive behavior therapist I have seen people change their beliefs and behavior quite rapidly.
I have been in practice for over 40 years and I feel that my best client is the person who recognizes that they could use someone like myself to help them alter their thoughts and behaviors that are impeding their progress. I have worked well with issues related to mood such as anxiety and depression, but also with stress related disorders. If you believe that life would be better if you only knew how to change your thinking,feeling and behavior, then I am your therapist.
(914) 302-5207 View (914) 302-5207
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Brenda Keenan Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Purchase, NY 10577  (Online Only)
I offer cognitive behavioral therapy, communication skill building, relational therapy for couples and families, EMDR, DBT, and parent skill building, to address issues including infidelity, blended families, adoption, healthy boundary development, and PTSD.
My goal for treatment is to provide a safe environment for clients to increase awareness and learn to challenge themselves to make step-by-step changes. Anxiety and depression are many times clues to internal discourse. Whether it's related to a relationship, job, or general life stressors, learning to manage your thoughts, feelings and emotions will help keep functioning at optimal levels.
I offer cognitive behavioral therapy, communication skill building, relational therapy for couples and families, EMDR, DBT, and parent skill building, to address issues including infidelity, blended families, adoption, healthy boundary development, and PTSD.
My goal for treatment is to provide a safe environment for clients to increase awareness and learn to challenge themselves to make step-by-step changes. Anxiety and depression are many times clues to internal discourse. Whether it's related to a relationship, job, or general life stressors, learning to manage your thoughts, feelings and emotions will help keep functioning at optimal levels.
(315) 306-3940 View (315) 306-3940
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Michelle Nachmani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Purchase, NY 10577
My approach is informed by contemporary relational psychoanalysis and integrates trauma-informed, and behavioral approaches.
Life can feel hard at times. Some people describe feeling lonely, stuck, and misunderstood. Maybe you have gone through a recent change in your life, work or relationship. Life transitions, even happy ones, are known to cause anxiety at times. Sometimes we all need some support. Over the past several years my practice has focused, among other areas, on: relationship issues, parenting, divorce, illness, and career transitions. I also work with couples to help them find what is needed to make their relationship better or find ways to part amicably, if that is what is best for them.
My approach is informed by contemporary relational psychoanalysis and integrates trauma-informed, and behavioral approaches.
Life can feel hard at times. Some people describe feeling lonely, stuck, and misunderstood. Maybe you have gone through a recent change in your life, work or relationship. Life transitions, even happy ones, are known to cause anxiety at times. Sometimes we all need some support. Over the past several years my practice has focused, among other areas, on: relationship issues, parenting, divorce, illness, and career transitions. I also work with couples to help them find what is needed to make their relationship better or find ways to part amicably, if that is what is best for them.
(914) 352-7951 View (914) 352-7951
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Michaela D'Urso
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Purchase, NY 10577
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
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Sephora Baron
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Purchase, NY 10577
I received my undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science and Human Services from Bellevue University.
Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
I received my undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science and Human Services from Bellevue University.
Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
(347) 535-0301 View (347) 535-0301
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The Counseling Center Group, New York
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Purchase, NY 10577
Our clinicians use techniques from empirically proven interventions including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), DBT modification for children (DBT-C), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness and others.
The professionals at The Counseling Center Group, New York use a wide range of techniques to help improve the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we provide new insights that enable our clients to gain different perspectives. We offer treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting, and more. Through active and research based strategies, we empower our clients to make choices that elicit positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes.
Our clinicians use techniques from empirically proven interventions including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), DBT modification for children (DBT-C), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness and others.
The professionals at The Counseling Center Group, New York use a wide range of techniques to help improve the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we provide new insights that enable our clients to gain different perspectives. We offer treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting, and more. Through active and research based strategies, we empower our clients to make choices that elicit positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes.
(914) 246-5160 View (914) 246-5160
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Dr. Julie Abraham Psychotherapist, M.D.
MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Purchase, NY 10577
When difficult personal and family issues occur, working with a well-trained therapist can be very helpful. I am an experienced clinician with a genuine interest in the well-being of my clients. My background as a pediatrician, combined with extensive training in psychotherapy, including psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Play Therapy, and CBT enable me to look at the “whole” person who comes to me, taking into account family dynamics, development, temperament, as well as health related factors. My clients range in age from children to adolescents to older adults.
When difficult personal and family issues occur, working with a well-trained therapist can be very helpful. I am an experienced clinician with a genuine interest in the well-being of my clients. My background as a pediatrician, combined with extensive training in psychotherapy, including psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Play Therapy, and CBT enable me to look at the “whole” person who comes to me, taking into account family dynamics, development, temperament, as well as health related factors. My clients range in age from children to adolescents to older adults.
(646) 916-4708 View (646) 916-4708
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Debra Pager
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Purchase, NY 10577
There are no parent manuals. Sometimes our children present us with challenges that we are not equipped to handle. But, an objective and collaborative well-trained clinician can address these challenges that can ultimately make parenting more enjoyable. With over 30 years of experience working in schools as a teacher, special educator and clinical psychologist, I see myself as a partner in parenting. I enable parents to adopt a mindset that aligns with their child’s temperament and I offer insight into their child’s developmental needs.
There are no parent manuals. Sometimes our children present us with challenges that we are not equipped to handle. But, an objective and collaborative well-trained clinician can address these challenges that can ultimately make parenting more enjoyable. With over 30 years of experience working in schools as a teacher, special educator and clinical psychologist, I see myself as a partner in parenting. I enable parents to adopt a mindset that aligns with their child’s temperament and I offer insight into their child’s developmental needs.
(914) 313-3654 View (914) 313-3654
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Arta Packes
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Purchase, NY 10577  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Arta, a dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a passion for helping individuals of all ages find healing and empowerment in their lives. With a warm and compassionate approach, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, fostering positive change and growth.
Hi, I'm Arta, a dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a passion for helping individuals of all ages find healing and empowerment in their lives. With a warm and compassionate approach, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, fostering positive change and growth.
(914) 815-2918 View (914) 815-2918
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Nancy Hutter
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Purchase, NY 10577
We all need support and counseling at times in our lives. You may be seeking counseling because you are dealing with life changes, feelings of depression or anxiety, low self-esteem, marital or other relationship issues. This can limit your ability to reach your goals or feel good about yourself and your life. As a licensed psychotherapist I help individuals, couples and families in a confidential, safe atmosphere where collaboratively we address the issues, patterns, and behaviors that are keeping you from experiencing more of the peace, happiness and satisfaction that you want and deserve.
We all need support and counseling at times in our lives. You may be seeking counseling because you are dealing with life changes, feelings of depression or anxiety, low self-esteem, marital or other relationship issues. This can limit your ability to reach your goals or feel good about yourself and your life. As a licensed psychotherapist I help individuals, couples and families in a confidential, safe atmosphere where collaboratively we address the issues, patterns, and behaviors that are keeping you from experiencing more of the peace, happiness and satisfaction that you want and deserve.
(914) 618-5352 View (914) 618-5352
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Sage Williamson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Purchase, NY 10577
What if you had all the tools necessary to connect with and love your partner more deeply? What if you could learn how to reignite your love and create a meaningful life with your partner? With over a decade of experience in couples and family therapy, I am here to support you in rebuilding your life of love and trust. Most people are not naturally "good" at sharing their love, but it is a skill that can be learned. Relationships require dedication and practice. No matter what you are going through we will find a way to make your relationship what you know it could be. I understand what it's like to be vulnerable.
What if you had all the tools necessary to connect with and love your partner more deeply? What if you could learn how to reignite your love and create a meaningful life with your partner? With over a decade of experience in couples and family therapy, I am here to support you in rebuilding your life of love and trust. Most people are not naturally "good" at sharing their love, but it is a skill that can be learned. Relationships require dedication and practice. No matter what you are going through we will find a way to make your relationship what you know it could be. I understand what it's like to be vulnerable.
(347) 338-6842 View (347) 338-6842
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Elizabeth Crossfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Purchase, NY 10577
Do you miss feeling appreciated? Does he refuse to answer questions? Does she ever stop criticizing? Are you apprehensive and struggling to trust? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can assist you break the negative loop. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. I am a highly qualified and experienced couples therapist with advanced training in marital and family counseling. I am easy to talk to and skilled at creating tools that encourage healthy relationships among couples and families. We rebuild your relationship by providing new communication approaches that promote empathy and flexibility.
Do you miss feeling appreciated? Does he refuse to answer questions? Does she ever stop criticizing? Are you apprehensive and struggling to trust? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can assist you break the negative loop. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. I am a highly qualified and experienced couples therapist with advanced training in marital and family counseling. I am easy to talk to and skilled at creating tools that encourage healthy relationships among couples and families. We rebuild your relationship by providing new communication approaches that promote empathy and flexibility.
(332) 248-1284 View (332) 248-1284
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Scott Gillet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, CNT
Verified Verified
Purchase, NY 10577
Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
(347) 527-4721 View (347) 527-4721
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Dr. Brant Anderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, JD
Verified Verified
Purchase, NY 10577
Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
(646) 798-3006 View (646) 798-3006

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Maria Cristina Latorre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10601
What life challenges are you facing? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Maybe you're wrestling with addiction, a difficult relationship, or interpersonal interactions. Or, perhaps you want to improve some behavioral issues and develop healthier habits. I work with these issues and more. I am a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and also utilize evidence-based therapy for treating individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma and physical, psychological, or sexual abuse. In addition to working with adults, I provide individual and group therapy to children and adolescents struggling with emotional and behavioral problems.
What life challenges are you facing? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Maybe you're wrestling with addiction, a difficult relationship, or interpersonal interactions. Or, perhaps you want to improve some behavioral issues and develop healthier habits. I work with these issues and more. I am a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and also utilize evidence-based therapy for treating individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma and physical, psychological, or sexual abuse. In addition to working with adults, I provide individual and group therapy to children and adolescents struggling with emotional and behavioral problems.
(914) 618-5339 View (914) 618-5339
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Lori S. Nevins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601  (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist, educator and behavior specialist for the last 20 years in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. I work with patients struggling with restrictive and binge eating disorders, as well as bariatric, or obesity, surgery patients in the short and long term phases of recovery challenges and successes. I've spoken at professional meetings and education seminars about eating disorders and pre and post operative bariatric surgery challenges for the last 2 decades. Eating disorders has a profound impact on individuals as well as family and social systems at any age.
I am a psychotherapist, educator and behavior specialist for the last 20 years in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. I work with patients struggling with restrictive and binge eating disorders, as well as bariatric, or obesity, surgery patients in the short and long term phases of recovery challenges and successes. I've spoken at professional meetings and education seminars about eating disorders and pre and post operative bariatric surgery challenges for the last 2 decades. Eating disorders has a profound impact on individuals as well as family and social systems at any age.
(917) 746-6528 View (917) 746-6528
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Frankie Grixti
Counselor, LMHC, PLLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10605
My practice takes the approach of working with clients through a genuine, real-life, human-to-human interaction. I have experience working with adolescents, adults of all ages, and families who are struggling with behavioral or mental health concerns. If you or a member of your family are struggling with emotional challenges (such as anxiety or depression) or behavioral concerns, contact me with any questions you may have about the services I can provide for you
My practice takes the approach of working with clients through a genuine, real-life, human-to-human interaction. I have experience working with adolescents, adults of all ages, and families who are struggling with behavioral or mental health concerns. If you or a member of your family are struggling with emotional challenges (such as anxiety or depression) or behavioral concerns, contact me with any questions you may have about the services I can provide for you
(646) 760-8131 View (646) 760-8131
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Joe Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, , LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10601  (Online Only)
I provide psychotherapy sessions assisting individuals in addressing, reducing, managing and eliminating symptoms related to their struggles with Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral, Mental and Emotional health issues and Social Media Use and Conflicts.
As a clinician my background and experience are anchored and reflected in the lives of those I've had the privilege to serve in areas that include but are not limited to: Community -Based Mental Health Services for Children and Families, Foster Care, NYS Department of Corrections (female and male facilities), Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Relational Discord. As a United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, I hold a special interest in working with those who are currently serving, veterans and experiencing difficulties and challenges associated with their service.
I provide psychotherapy sessions assisting individuals in addressing, reducing, managing and eliminating symptoms related to their struggles with Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral, Mental and Emotional health issues and Social Media Use and Conflicts.
As a clinician my background and experience are anchored and reflected in the lives of those I've had the privilege to serve in areas that include but are not limited to: Community -Based Mental Health Services for Children and Families, Foster Care, NYS Department of Corrections (female and male facilities), Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Relational Discord. As a United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, I hold a special interest in working with those who are currently serving, veterans and experiencing difficulties and challenges associated with their service.
(914) 618-5733 View (914) 618-5733
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Milcah Harari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10605  (Online Only)
I specialize in utilizing evidence-based behavioral strategies to assist parents facing the unique challenges of raising children with OCD, anxiety, ADHD, and/or oppositional behaviors.
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice, where taking that initial step toward seeking support is a courageous and vulnerable act. In my practice, I strive to create a space infused with safety, empowerment, warmth, humor, cultural humility, understanding, compassion, and ease—a space where you can begin to explore a path forward from the challenges that have led you here. My therapeutic approach integrates various styles, including psychodynamic, trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices.
I specialize in utilizing evidence-based behavioral strategies to assist parents facing the unique challenges of raising children with OCD, anxiety, ADHD, and/or oppositional behaviors.
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice, where taking that initial step toward seeking support is a courageous and vulnerable act. In my practice, I strive to create a space infused with safety, empowerment, warmth, humor, cultural humility, understanding, compassion, and ease—a space where you can begin to explore a path forward from the challenges that have led you here. My therapeutic approach integrates various styles, including psychodynamic, trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices.
(802) 278-0447 View (802) 278-0447

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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.