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Rose B. Lorenzen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77713  (Online Only)
My approach is grounded in a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
People often talk about the teenage years being the most fun and carefree time of their lives. But that hasn’t been your experience. Grappling with school, relationships, shifting family dynamics, the future, and figuring out who you are in the world, is beyond overwhelming. Sure, there are moments of excitement and euphoria, but just as frequently, you’re overcome with disappointment and self-doubt. You see your peers getting by with comparative ease and wonder why you’re having such difficulty. Surely there must be a better way to navigate this trying time, but you don’t know how. You’re starting to wonder if it’s hopeless.
My approach is grounded in a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
People often talk about the teenage years being the most fun and carefree time of their lives. But that hasn’t been your experience. Grappling with school, relationships, shifting family dynamics, the future, and figuring out who you are in the world, is beyond overwhelming. Sure, there are moments of excitement and euphoria, but just as frequently, you’re overcome with disappointment and self-doubt. You see your peers getting by with comparative ease and wonder why you’re having such difficulty. Surely there must be a better way to navigate this trying time, but you don’t know how. You’re starting to wonder if it’s hopeless.
(409) 226-0464 View (409) 226-0464
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Jocelyn Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77702  (Online Only)
Dr. Jocelyn Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 16 years of experience working in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse fields. Dr. Jones works with the adult and geriatric community and loves to share words of wisdom with individuals to find clarity and ways to cope and overcome life stressors. Her counseling specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, spirituality, bereavement; grief, loss, alcohol, and drug abuse, and much more. Dr. Jones has a Doctoral degree in Professional Counseling with a concentration in trauma, grief, and loss, in addition to holding two Master's.
Dr. Jocelyn Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 16 years of experience working in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse fields. Dr. Jones works with the adult and geriatric community and loves to share words of wisdom with individuals to find clarity and ways to cope and overcome life stressors. Her counseling specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, spirituality, bereavement; grief, loss, alcohol, and drug abuse, and much more. Dr. Jones has a Doctoral degree in Professional Counseling with a concentration in trauma, grief, and loss, in addition to holding two Master's.
(409) 220-6091 View (409) 220-6091
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Dr. Ed Muldrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77701  (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Dr Ed-PhD, Diplomate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Houston. In today's multicultural society, I provide a safe space for individuals to explore their values and strengths and feeling supported. With a national 4.6 rating and over 60+ positive reviews on HealthGrades, United, Aetna, and Cigna, I've earned the trust and appreciation of each person I've been honored to work with. My therapeutic focus extends to Adults, Teens, Seniors and Families-including the adult male voice in relationships. I work primarily with most insurance plans, including Medicare Health plans. Office/Cell-832-233-2791. Welcome!
Welcome! I'm Dr Ed-PhD, Diplomate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Houston. In today's multicultural society, I provide a safe space for individuals to explore their values and strengths and feeling supported. With a national 4.6 rating and over 60+ positive reviews on HealthGrades, United, Aetna, and Cigna, I've earned the trust and appreciation of each person I've been honored to work with. My therapeutic focus extends to Adults, Teens, Seniors and Families-including the adult male voice in relationships. I work primarily with most insurance plans, including Medicare Health plans. Office/Cell-832-233-2791. Welcome!
(832) 233-2791 View (832) 233-2791
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Christavia W James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77706
Everyone wants to be loved, but do you know that love starts from within? Have you experienced failed relationships with family members, friends, and spouses despite wanting love? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, practicing as a therapist with NewPath Therapy and Wellness. My education and professional background give me a unique and effective approach to counseling.
Everyone wants to be loved, but do you know that love starts from within? Have you experienced failed relationships with family members, friends, and spouses despite wanting love? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, practicing as a therapist with NewPath Therapy and Wellness. My education and professional background give me a unique and effective approach to counseling.
(409) 207-7321 View (409) 207-7321
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Rory Carothers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77703
Therapy goals are a joint process between the client and myself, the therapist. I assist with identifying presenting problems, while we collaborate on identifying goals to address the problems according to the client. Sometimes a client may just need some guidance on life decisions, or support getting through a tough time. Whatever the journey I'm here to help the client navigate through this process. Clients may need to see a new way of doing things in order to get to the next phase of life.
Therapy goals are a joint process between the client and myself, the therapist. I assist with identifying presenting problems, while we collaborate on identifying goals to address the problems according to the client. Sometimes a client may just need some guidance on life decisions, or support getting through a tough time. Whatever the journey I'm here to help the client navigate through this process. Clients may need to see a new way of doing things in order to get to the next phase of life.
(409) 746-5776 View (409) 746-5776
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Pearl's of Wisdom Counseling Service, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77708
As a LPC, I have been gifted to operate as a Counselor and I do not take my gift lightly. My goal is to be the voice for those that have never been allowed to speak up for themselves, those that have never realized the beauty they possess and especially those that have never realized their full potential in life. It is a wonderful thing when an individual realizes their worth and begins to walk in it; that is the beauty of Pearl's of Wisdom seeing the metamorphosis of the client base. Being able to observe a client walk into their destiny is fulfilling and what I strive for on a daily basis.
As a LPC, I have been gifted to operate as a Counselor and I do not take my gift lightly. My goal is to be the voice for those that have never been allowed to speak up for themselves, those that have never realized the beauty they possess and especially those that have never realized their full potential in life. It is a wonderful thing when an individual realizes their worth and begins to walk in it; that is the beauty of Pearl's of Wisdom seeing the metamorphosis of the client base. Being able to observe a client walk into their destiny is fulfilling and what I strive for on a daily basis.
(409) 213-4120 View (409) 213-4120
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Alan Wayne Apperson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, LCCA
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77706
The ideal client is one that is willing to work in session and practice out of session. I work best with clients that are willing to be honest and raw with me. I respect someone that can voice their truest thoughts/feelings/and behaviors because I will be equally direct with my identification of distortions in their thoughts and actions. The greatest acceptance of ourselves can only be achieved with an honest look inward. This honesty allows us see what strengths we desire to build and what needs we can reduce. With this direct, loving, and accepting approach, the counseling process can be maximized in its efficacy.
The ideal client is one that is willing to work in session and practice out of session. I work best with clients that are willing to be honest and raw with me. I respect someone that can voice their truest thoughts/feelings/and behaviors because I will be equally direct with my identification of distortions in their thoughts and actions. The greatest acceptance of ourselves can only be achieved with an honest look inward. This honesty allows us see what strengths we desire to build and what needs we can reduce. With this direct, loving, and accepting approach, the counseling process can be maximized in its efficacy.
(409) 515-8342 View (409) 515-8342
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Shy Seaman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77701
Negative events have affected each and every one of us at some point. I am committed to digging deep with you in therapy. Are you ready to: cleanse wounds so they can heal? -empower yourself? -learn to cope? -strengthen relationships? Without judgement, I will work with you in the trenches no matter the depths. The counseling relationship is unique because it is non-judgmental and confidential in a safe, supportive environment. Together, we construct your goals. I am challenging and direct in our sessions, resulting in you challenging and understanding yourself while obtaining your goals.
Negative events have affected each and every one of us at some point. I am committed to digging deep with you in therapy. Are you ready to: cleanse wounds so they can heal? -empower yourself? -learn to cope? -strengthen relationships? Without judgement, I will work with you in the trenches no matter the depths. The counseling relationship is unique because it is non-judgmental and confidential in a safe, supportive environment. Together, we construct your goals. I am challenging and direct in our sessions, resulting in you challenging and understanding yourself while obtaining your goals.
(409) 204-0063 View (409) 204-0063
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DeVillier Counseling and Advocacy
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77703
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have seven years of counseling experience. My experience includes providing individual and group counseling. I also have experience in working with clients that experienced Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Addiction, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Self-Esteem issues, Schizophrenia, Attention Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anger issues, Grief, Hoarding, Non-Suicidal Self Injury or Cutting, and Adjustment/Stress disorders. I enjoy working with people to help them increase their quality of life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have seven years of counseling experience. My experience includes providing individual and group counseling. I also have experience in working with clients that experienced Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Addiction, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Self-Esteem issues, Schizophrenia, Attention Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anger issues, Grief, Hoarding, Non-Suicidal Self Injury or Cutting, and Adjustment/Stress disorders. I enjoy working with people to help them increase their quality of life.
(409) 572-8068 View (409) 572-8068
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Sharon Lackey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77706
Greetings, Let's take a journey together and discover how you can become your best you. You may have experienced challenging situations that are creating obstacles you want to overcome. We can explore ways to help you develop coping skills, build self-confidence, cultivate a strong sense of self and autonomy. Your ability to make changes and establish healthy choices will help you move toward the confident well-defined individual you can be proud of. We can accomplish this goal together.
Greetings, Let's take a journey together and discover how you can become your best you. You may have experienced challenging situations that are creating obstacles you want to overcome. We can explore ways to help you develop coping skills, build self-confidence, cultivate a strong sense of self and autonomy. Your ability to make changes and establish healthy choices will help you move toward the confident well-defined individual you can be proud of. We can accomplish this goal together.
(409) 572-8191 View (409) 572-8191
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DMomentum Individual, Couples and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77703
I work supportively with individuals, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds. My focus is to help you overcome the barriers that might be influencing your emotional and mental health and affecting the relationship with yourself and others. I am here to join you in the process of attending your needs, feeling them, and moving forward to reach your goals.
I work supportively with individuals, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds. My focus is to help you overcome the barriers that might be influencing your emotional and mental health and affecting the relationship with yourself and others. I am here to join you in the process of attending your needs, feeling them, and moving forward to reach your goals.
(832) 536-6677 View (832) 536-6677

Online Therapists

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Ken Gross PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77450
My typical client(s) is/are adults, coming to me as individuals or as couples. At the core of their concerns is simply the desire to feel and be better. Most often their struggles relate to relational matters which are frequently behind issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions and couple conflict. Such struggles appear in our lives in behaviors such as elevated criticism, put-downs, defensiveness, stonewalling, infidelity, self-centeredness, drug use, alcoholism, pornography and gambling. These behavioral problems can all be overcome through therapy with a good therapeutic relationship and willingness to work.
My typical client(s) is/are adults, coming to me as individuals or as couples. At the core of their concerns is simply the desire to feel and be better. Most often their struggles relate to relational matters which are frequently behind issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions and couple conflict. Such struggles appear in our lives in behaviors such as elevated criticism, put-downs, defensiveness, stonewalling, infidelity, self-centeredness, drug use, alcoholism, pornography and gambling. These behavioral problems can all be overcome through therapy with a good therapeutic relationship and willingness to work.
(806) 515-2066 View (806) 515-2066
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Ellie Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Galveston, TX 77550
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience as an MA, CNA and 7 years of experience meeting the needs of clients in social work settings who struggle with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and family relationships. I specialize in working with single moms with children and those with life event adjustments. I utilize a solution-focused approach along with cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapeutic techniques to uncover, process and assist my clients with managing unwanted symptoms that are keeping them from moving forward with achieving personal goals in life.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience as an MA, CNA and 7 years of experience meeting the needs of clients in social work settings who struggle with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and family relationships. I specialize in working with single moms with children and those with life event adjustments. I utilize a solution-focused approach along with cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapeutic techniques to uncover, process and assist my clients with managing unwanted symptoms that are keeping them from moving forward with achieving personal goals in life.
(409) 204-0890 View (409) 204-0890
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Jonathan Daniel Foster
Pastoral Counselor, MAMFT, BCCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, TX 77535
In counseling, I have worked with ages 5 to 65 on various needs ranging from learning appropriate behavior skills, to life coaching, as well as working through stress and anxiety.
No matter your age, you may have trauma that needs to be addressed in order to find the quality of life you want. Life may be filled with stress and anxiety, or you may just feel like you don't belong. What about your walk with God? Are you struggling to know His plan for your life or plan steps to reach your goals and dreams? Relationally, there may be something that seems to be separating a couple rather than helping them come more together. Or a family is experiencing struggles that needs someone to help guide them through exercises to find peace again.
In counseling, I have worked with ages 5 to 65 on various needs ranging from learning appropriate behavior skills, to life coaching, as well as working through stress and anxiety.
No matter your age, you may have trauma that needs to be addressed in order to find the quality of life you want. Life may be filled with stress and anxiety, or you may just feel like you don't belong. What about your walk with God? Are you struggling to know His plan for your life or plan steps to reach your goals and dreams? Relationally, there may be something that seems to be separating a couple rather than helping them come more together. Or a family is experiencing struggles that needs someone to help guide them through exercises to find peace again.
(936) 483-2091 View (936) 483-2091
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Lethean Manuel
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77581
My counseling approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Life is comprised of seasons. Seasons are the results of changes that may be welcomed, unexpected, exciting and/or life altering. How we walk through the seasons of life is key. As I walk with individuals in their seasons, my focus is to counsel, affirm, pray, and support. The goal is that my clients reach their personal level of wholeness. I am enthusiastic about connecting with my clients and allowing them to express their feelings, fears, hopes and dreams in an environment free from judgement and filled with compassion.
My counseling approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Life is comprised of seasons. Seasons are the results of changes that may be welcomed, unexpected, exciting and/or life altering. How we walk through the seasons of life is key. As I walk with individuals in their seasons, my focus is to counsel, affirm, pray, and support. The goal is that my clients reach their personal level of wholeness. I am enthusiastic about connecting with my clients and allowing them to express their feelings, fears, hopes and dreams in an environment free from judgement and filled with compassion.
(281) 918-7285 View (281) 918-7285
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Frank C Ogbonna
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPH, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77084
Basically, my clients are people who are in need of resolving disturbing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorder, ADHD, ADD, interpersonal challenges, relationship issues, couple personality crisis, communication, divorce crisis, and deviant sex offending behavior. I have worked in diverse workplace and among people from different cultural background, ranging from group homes special population to Children in foster homes, older and young adults among incarcerated population to adolescents and adults of various ages in the outpatient clinics in geriatric locked hospital units.
Basically, my clients are people who are in need of resolving disturbing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorder, ADHD, ADD, interpersonal challenges, relationship issues, couple personality crisis, communication, divorce crisis, and deviant sex offending behavior. I have worked in diverse workplace and among people from different cultural background, ranging from group homes special population to Children in foster homes, older and young adults among incarcerated population to adolescents and adults of various ages in the outpatient clinics in geriatric locked hospital units.
(281) 947-3108 View (281) 947-3108
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Cecilia R Andrews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77304
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who holds a Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Houston and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Sam Houston State University. I am supervised by Rebecca Smith, LPC - Supervisor in Montgomery County. I utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and various other modalities to customize a treatment plan for each client.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who holds a Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Houston and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Sam Houston State University. I am supervised by Rebecca Smith, LPC - Supervisor in Montgomery County. I utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and various other modalities to customize a treatment plan for each client.
(936) 939-6112 View (936) 939-6112
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Rachael Frasier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339  (Online Only)
I specialize in relationship and peer issues, and I use an eclectic approach to counseling with my clients by utilizing Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Are you feeling out of sorts? Are you finding it difficult and challenging to work through conflict with others, or the inner conflict with yourself? Would you like to find supportive help that is solution focused and goal oriented? We can work together to identify what the conflicts are, what goals you want to set, and how to reach the goals and get back on your journey to a new path.
I specialize in relationship and peer issues, and I use an eclectic approach to counseling with my clients by utilizing Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Are you feeling out of sorts? Are you finding it difficult and challenging to work through conflict with others, or the inner conflict with yourself? Would you like to find supportive help that is solution focused and goal oriented? We can work together to identify what the conflicts are, what goals you want to set, and how to reach the goals and get back on your journey to a new path.
(281) 626-5095 View (281) 626-5095
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Sheralyn Littles
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
I employ a mix of solution-focused, reality and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Are you facing a life transition such as a career change, heading off to college, recent divorce or break up ? Do you feel less enjoyment in your life? Or, are relationship challenges limiting you? Life is filled with so many ups and downs. You may feel you have little control of what is happening. Let us explore what you want to work towards and what is getting in the way. If you want to make progress, find practical solutions, and see measurable change, I may be a good fit for you. I will meet you where you are and draw on a variety of treatment approaches to help you succeed.
I employ a mix of solution-focused, reality and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Are you facing a life transition such as a career change, heading off to college, recent divorce or break up ? Do you feel less enjoyment in your life? Or, are relationship challenges limiting you? Life is filled with so many ups and downs. You may feel you have little control of what is happening. Let us explore what you want to work towards and what is getting in the way. If you want to make progress, find practical solutions, and see measurable change, I may be a good fit for you. I will meet you where you are and draw on a variety of treatment approaches to help you succeed.
(281) 324-8724 View (281) 324-8724
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Hope & Serenity Counseling & Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77433  (Online Only)
I use a variety of treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and trauma focused therapy to assist individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, relationship and self-esteem issues.
Welcome to Hope and Serenity Counseling and Consulting Services. I believe that every person has the optimistic desire to live well with positive outcomes, as it relates to everyday events and circumstances in our lives. I am also aware that life is not neatly packaged with all of our wants, desires, hopes and dreams; it is very unpredictable and comes with the good and the bad. I aim to create a safe space in my practice for those who have experienced the effects of mental illness and trauma, as a result of loss of a loved one, job, relationships and self-esteem. I want to help you decrease anxiety, depression, and worry. Call me
I use a variety of treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and trauma focused therapy to assist individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, relationship and self-esteem issues.
Welcome to Hope and Serenity Counseling and Consulting Services. I believe that every person has the optimistic desire to live well with positive outcomes, as it relates to everyday events and circumstances in our lives. I am also aware that life is not neatly packaged with all of our wants, desires, hopes and dreams; it is very unpredictable and comes with the good and the bad. I aim to create a safe space in my practice for those who have experienced the effects of mental illness and trauma, as a result of loss of a loved one, job, relationships and self-esteem. I want to help you decrease anxiety, depression, and worry. Call me
(346) 666-7088 View (346) 666-7088
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.