Behavioral Issues Therapists in San Diego, CA
These changes can involve assisting parents in altering the problematic behavior of their children, coaching to achieve life goals, or overcoming troublesome habits.
I have additional training in the areas of autism, childhood behavior issues, and preschoolers. In addition to my clinical work, I am a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator (CPDPE), and teach parenting courses in the community. I have taught Early Childhood Mental Health Classes at SDSU.
These changes can involve assisting parents in altering the problematic behavior of their children, coaching to achieve life goals, or overcoming troublesome habits.
I have additional training in the areas of autism, childhood behavior issues, and preschoolers. In addition to my clinical work, I am a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator (CPDPE), and teach parenting courses in the community. I have taught Early Childhood Mental Health Classes at SDSU.
I work with parents of children ages 0-6 who are facing behavior challenges.
In our initial sessions, we’ll work together to better understand how to help your child, providing clarity and support. We’ll identify clinical impressions and create a personalized plan to move forward. My approach is unique in addressing behavior through a relational lens, considering both the parent-child connection and your child’s developmental needs.
I work with parents of children ages 0-6 who are facing behavior challenges.
In our initial sessions, we’ll work together to better understand how to help your child, providing clarity and support. We’ll identify clinical impressions and create a personalized plan to move forward. My approach is unique in addressing behavior through a relational lens, considering both the parent-child connection and your child’s developmental needs.
Is your child's behavior becoming hard to manage?
Therapy should be a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. I utilize evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and First Approaches Skills Training- Behavior (FAST-B). These modalities help clients reframe thought patterns, manage intense emotions, and heal from past trauma.
Is your child's behavior becoming hard to manage?
Therapy should be a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. I utilize evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and First Approaches Skills Training- Behavior (FAST-B). These modalities help clients reframe thought patterns, manage intense emotions, and heal from past trauma.
I treat children, adolescents, and young adults with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, eating disorders and trauma by changing their mood, thought patterns, acceptance, and the way they approach their struggles.
I have extensive training in evidence based techniques with mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma. I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to treat mood disorders, Family Based Therapy (FBT) and CBT to treat eating disorders, and attachment and client focused therapy to treat trauma.
I treat children, adolescents, and young adults with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, eating disorders and trauma by changing their mood, thought patterns, acceptance, and the way they approach their struggles.
I have extensive training in evidence based techniques with mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma. I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to treat mood disorders, Family Based Therapy (FBT) and CBT to treat eating disorders, and attachment and client focused therapy to treat trauma.
We offer treatment for OCD, Anxiety, depression, ADHD, opposition, behavioral difficulties, Autism Spectrum and more.
Child Wellness is a mental health clinic that focuses on solutions to complex childhood diagnosis, parent management training and sever Anxieties such as OCD. We have coaches on staff that are willing to go the extra mile in teach and coaching parents and their children how to have a more meaningful and peaceful life.
We offer treatment for OCD, Anxiety, depression, ADHD, opposition, behavioral difficulties, Autism Spectrum and more.
Child Wellness is a mental health clinic that focuses on solutions to complex childhood diagnosis, parent management training and sever Anxieties such as OCD. We have coaches on staff that are willing to go the extra mile in teach and coaching parents and their children how to have a more meaningful and peaceful life.
A young person struggling with anxiety, OCD, tics, behavior issues, or school problems can feel overwhelming.
At Child Psych San Diego, you will find a supportive, non-judgmental, and accepting environment for you to get the help and guidance you seek. Your care is accompanied with warmth, compassion, and just the right amount of fun and humor. Together, we will identify your values and goals and find ways to move towards creating a happier and more hopeful future.
A young person struggling with anxiety, OCD, tics, behavior issues, or school problems can feel overwhelming.
At Child Psych San Diego, you will find a supportive, non-judgmental, and accepting environment for you to get the help and guidance you seek. Your care is accompanied with warmth, compassion, and just the right amount of fun and humor. Together, we will identify your values and goals and find ways to move towards creating a happier and more hopeful future.
In addition to my clinical work I am a trainer with Triple P America, teaching clinicians how to work with parents struggling with behavior problems with their children and work with service members and their families as a Military Family and Lifestyle Counselor.
The strongest person is the one who knows when to ask for help. Everyone struggles, but why do some people handle life's challenges so well? My goal is to help my clients have a happy and fulfilling life. What this means is clearly different from person to person. My aim is to identify the behaviors that are keeping this from happening, implement these changes, practice them in real life and moving on. I am a short term-solution focused therapist. The more you do outside of therapy, the faster you can achieve the changes you desire.
In addition to my clinical work I am a trainer with Triple P America, teaching clinicians how to work with parents struggling with behavior problems with their children and work with service members and their families as a Military Family and Lifestyle Counselor.
The strongest person is the one who knows when to ask for help. Everyone struggles, but why do some people handle life's challenges so well? My goal is to help my clients have a happy and fulfilling life. What this means is clearly different from person to person. My aim is to identify the behaviors that are keeping this from happening, implement these changes, practice them in real life and moving on. I am a short term-solution focused therapist. The more you do outside of therapy, the faster you can achieve the changes you desire.
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD, LMFT
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
By using proven therapy methods (We are Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT specialists) we will focus on specific problems, solutions, skills & reachable goals.
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) specializes in working with children, teens, adults, families & couples. Our counselors not only provide the support, guidance & expertise needed for your improvement, but we also use evidenced based techniques & DBT to address problems quickly. We will connect you with the best therapist for your situation.
By using proven therapy methods (We are Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT specialists) we will focus on specific problems, solutions, skills & reachable goals.
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) specializes in working with children, teens, adults, families & couples. Our counselors not only provide the support, guidance & expertise needed for your improvement, but we also use evidenced based techniques & DBT to address problems quickly. We will connect you with the best therapist for your situation.
I specialize in issues surrounding life adjustments, depression and anxiety, school/sports performance, domestic violence, intrapersonal relationships in families, developmental disabilities, mindfulness, and behavior modification.
Are you looking to increase your healing and well-being? It is common for our instincts to lead us to stay away from uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we may feel depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or plain tired from issues that arise that we may not be able to solve on our own, and that is ok! Whether you have a short-term goal that can be reached in a few weeks or a long-term goal that can be reached in a few years, we will work together step by step to break down barriers and set you up for success on a daily basis.
I specialize in issues surrounding life adjustments, depression and anxiety, school/sports performance, domestic violence, intrapersonal relationships in families, developmental disabilities, mindfulness, and behavior modification.
Are you looking to increase your healing and well-being? It is common for our instincts to lead us to stay away from uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we may feel depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or plain tired from issues that arise that we may not be able to solve on our own, and that is ok! Whether you have a short-term goal that can be reached in a few weeks or a long-term goal that can be reached in a few years, we will work together step by step to break down barriers and set you up for success on a daily basis.
We use Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to increase wanted skills and decrease maladaptive behaviors that can impede your child or adolescent's learning.
Was your child recently diagnosed with Autism, at risk for Autism, intellectual, developmental, neurological disability, and/or has comorbidity diagnosis? Do they have difficulty completing daily life skills, in school, or making friends? If so we would love to help you and your family by creating tailored treatment goals that have lasting change.
We use Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to increase wanted skills and decrease maladaptive behaviors that can impede your child or adolescent's learning.
Was your child recently diagnosed with Autism, at risk for Autism, intellectual, developmental, neurological disability, and/or has comorbidity diagnosis? Do they have difficulty completing daily life skills, in school, or making friends? If so we would love to help you and your family by creating tailored treatment goals that have lasting change.
If I had to choose the conditions I enjoy treating the most it would be High functioning Mood/Anxiety, Behavioral problems, Chronic pain, Family conflict, Life Transitions, School issues, Men/Women issues, Trauma, Stress, and Grief.
Welcome to my Profile! My name is Ruth Her and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm happy you made the choice to find what I hope may be a safe space to express your thoughts and feelings. Not knowing what to expect from therapy can sometimes make us feel some sense of anxiety. This feeling is normal and understandable. Especially now, it is very important to take care of our mind and body. There is so much happening around us and to us. It is so important to take time to look after our mental health and well-being. During our first therapy session, it is my intent to set your heart at ease and introduce myself to you.
If I had to choose the conditions I enjoy treating the most it would be High functioning Mood/Anxiety, Behavioral problems, Chronic pain, Family conflict, Life Transitions, School issues, Men/Women issues, Trauma, Stress, and Grief.
Welcome to my Profile! My name is Ruth Her and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm happy you made the choice to find what I hope may be a safe space to express your thoughts and feelings. Not knowing what to expect from therapy can sometimes make us feel some sense of anxiety. This feeling is normal and understandable. Especially now, it is very important to take care of our mind and body. There is so much happening around us and to us. It is so important to take time to look after our mental health and well-being. During our first therapy session, it is my intent to set your heart at ease and introduce myself to you.
My therapeutic orientation/expertise is cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic and systems.
I am licensed in California & Ohio with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
My therapeutic orientation/expertise is cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic and systems.
I am licensed in California & Ohio with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Gather Your Strength Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
As a Geek Therapist through Geek Therapeutics, I utilize Geek Therapy techniques alongside with Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Welcome, my name is Michael Garrett. I work with youth, adults, families, and couples who are challenged by everyday life stressors. As a Geek therapist, I am use the psychology of geek culture in order to better ourselves and avoid unwanted behaviors. Do you find yourself feeling extremely sad, lonely, or have difficulty getting out of bed? Do you feel so anxious that it is difficult to get through each day? Perhaps you or even someone you know is struggling with finding a balance between video games and life. If any of this sounds familiar to you, I’m here to help.
As a Geek Therapist through Geek Therapeutics, I utilize Geek Therapy techniques alongside with Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Welcome, my name is Michael Garrett. I work with youth, adults, families, and couples who are challenged by everyday life stressors. As a Geek therapist, I am use the psychology of geek culture in order to better ourselves and avoid unwanted behaviors. Do you find yourself feeling extremely sad, lonely, or have difficulty getting out of bed? Do you feel so anxious that it is difficult to get through each day? Perhaps you or even someone you know is struggling with finding a balance between video games and life. If any of this sounds familiar to you, I’m here to help.
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy DBT-C Outpatient
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
San Diego, CA 92108
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you and your child would likely benefit from DBT-C - Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children.
Does your child exhibit out of control behaviors? Are you afraid or anxious to take your child out in public? Do you feel like you’re being held hostage by your child? Does your child yell or scream at you? Does your child try to hit or bite you? Does your child get in trouble/suspended/expelled from school?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you and your child would likely benefit from DBT-C - Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children.
Does your child exhibit out of control behaviors? Are you afraid or anxious to take your child out in public? Do you feel like you’re being held hostage by your child? Does your child yell or scream at you? Does your child try to hit or bite you? Does your child get in trouble/suspended/expelled from school?
I’m a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 10 years of experience working with clients aged 1
I’ve served many roles including Behavior Technician, Parent Consultant, Program Supervisor, RBT Supervisor, BCBA/BCaBA fieldwork supervisor, and Clinical Director. In my practice, I love working directly with learners and their families, shaping communication skills, implementing behavior management protocols, and training clinicians and caregivers.
I’m a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 10 years of experience working with clients aged 1
I’ve served many roles including Behavior Technician, Parent Consultant, Program Supervisor, RBT Supervisor, BCBA/BCaBA fieldwork supervisor, and Clinical Director. In my practice, I love working directly with learners and their families, shaping communication skills, implementing behavior management protocols, and training clinicians and caregivers.
I also specialize in treating adolescents/young adults, families transitioning through separation/divorce and advanced parenting for families struggling with special needs and/or behavioral problems.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 30 years' experience serving children, teens, adults and families. I believe my job is to work towards building a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients, with an honest, genuine and playful approach. While I create a safe and supportive environment, I will meet you where you are, with compassion and the tools of best practices to help you move out of your current struggles. I facilitate a process of strength-based growth increasing self-awareness, insight and mindfulness.
I enjoy my work with my clients very much and feel energized by our time together.
I also specialize in treating adolescents/young adults, families transitioning through separation/divorce and advanced parenting for families struggling with special needs and/or behavioral problems.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 30 years' experience serving children, teens, adults and families. I believe my job is to work towards building a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients, with an honest, genuine and playful approach. While I create a safe and supportive environment, I will meet you where you are, with compassion and the tools of best practices to help you move out of your current struggles. I facilitate a process of strength-based growth increasing self-awareness, insight and mindfulness.
I enjoy my work with my clients very much and feel energized by our time together.
I help couples rebuild connection and communication, and I support teens and families through conflict, unwanted behavior, addiction, anxiety, school refusal and attention struggles.
Every individual, couple, and family has their unique strengths and challenges. I will meet you or your family where you are, and we will look at yourself and your circumstances, together. I roll up my sleeves to identify what you or your family have tried and to forge a way forward that feels better and WORKS. The focus is you seeing the change you want.
I help couples rebuild connection and communication, and I support teens and families through conflict, unwanted behavior, addiction, anxiety, school refusal and attention struggles.
Every individual, couple, and family has their unique strengths and challenges. I will meet you or your family where you are, and we will look at yourself and your circumstances, together. I roll up my sleeves to identify what you or your family have tried and to forge a way forward that feels better and WORKS. The focus is you seeing the change you want.
At San Diego Kids First, we believe that every child is unique and deserves an individualized approach to overcoming social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, or academic challenges.
We specialize in evaluations and multi-modal therapies for ADHD, ASD, Learning Disabilities, mood and anxiety disorders, and emotional regulation. Additionally, we provide behavioral support plans, social-emotional learning, occupational therapy, parenting guidance, IEP assistance, and educational therapy.
At San Diego Kids First, we believe that every child is unique and deserves an individualized approach to overcoming social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, or academic challenges.
We specialize in evaluations and multi-modal therapies for ADHD, ASD, Learning Disabilities, mood and anxiety disorders, and emotional regulation. Additionally, we provide behavioral support plans, social-emotional learning, occupational therapy, parenting guidance, IEP assistance, and educational therapy.
I have assisted those in need from young children to the elderly ranging in wide variety of challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, academic, behavioral, career, marital and other mental health conditions.
I do not view mental health as a problem. Instead, it is a challenge that is waiting to be worked through. Life consists of a serious ups and downs that are sometimes better handled in therapy.
I have assisted those in need from young children to the elderly ranging in wide variety of challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, academic, behavioral, career, marital and other mental health conditions.
I do not view mental health as a problem. Instead, it is a challenge that is waiting to be worked through. Life consists of a serious ups and downs that are sometimes better handled in therapy.
My approach is play therapy, ERP, cognitive- behavioral, and reflective therapies that promote adaptive coping.
My work with children is play-based, incorporating art, storytelling, and dramatic play as tools to help them identify and manage their emotions in a supportive environment. Therapy is not just about addressing difficulties—it’s about empowering children with the skills they need to thrive. I am trained in play therapy , CBT and ERP.
My approach is play therapy, ERP, cognitive- behavioral, and reflective therapies that promote adaptive coping.
My work with children is play-based, incorporating art, storytelling, and dramatic play as tools to help them identify and manage their emotions in a supportive environment. Therapy is not just about addressing difficulties—it’s about empowering children with the skills they need to thrive. I am trained in play therapy , CBT and ERP.
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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.