Behavioral Issues Therapists in Washington, DC
“Warm and compassionate with a no-nonsense approach” is how my clients describe me. I have been working with children and adolescents for over 25 years and as a licensed clinical social worker for 15 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families. My broad range of experience includes helping clients struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, gender identity & issues related to sexual orientation. I have the unique experience of guiding families through grief and issues related to chronic illness such as HIV and cancer. Often, I engage the whole family to address communication barriers.
“Warm and compassionate with a no-nonsense approach” is how my clients describe me. I have been working with children and adolescents for over 25 years and as a licensed clinical social worker for 15 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families. My broad range of experience includes helping clients struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, gender identity & issues related to sexual orientation. I have the unique experience of guiding families through grief and issues related to chronic illness such as HIV and cancer. Often, I engage the whole family to address communication barriers.
I’m a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), ketamine-assisted therapist, author and creator of The Expanded Method.
Modern mental healthcare is no longer confined to the boxes of conventional knowledge — it is integrative, expansive, and deeply human. I honor the complexities of who you are, weaving your unique story with multiple lenses and practices to foster small steps toward your progress and wellbeing each day. We focus on what you want to believe, feel and do, then make it possible by calming the nervous system, reprogramming past trauma, and teaching your brain and body that it is safe to create new beliefs and behaviors from a newer, more aligned and authentic self.
I’m a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), ketamine-assisted therapist, author and creator of The Expanded Method.
Modern mental healthcare is no longer confined to the boxes of conventional knowledge — it is integrative, expansive, and deeply human. I honor the complexities of who you are, weaving your unique story with multiple lenses and practices to foster small steps toward your progress and wellbeing each day. We focus on what you want to believe, feel and do, then make it possible by calming the nervous system, reprogramming past trauma, and teaching your brain and body that it is safe to create new beliefs and behaviors from a newer, more aligned and authentic self.
My specialty is helping individuals to work to remove challenges to achieving satisfaction in their lives. Many times we find ourselves stuck in patterns that are self-defeating but seem difficult to change. These may cause us problems in school and work, as well as in our peer and family relationships, and interfere with the enjoyment of pleasurable activities. These patterns may be due to our early experiences within our families, or as a result of challenges faced in adolescence and adulthood. No matter your age or phase of life, therapy can help.
My specialty is helping individuals to work to remove challenges to achieving satisfaction in their lives. Many times we find ourselves stuck in patterns that are self-defeating but seem difficult to change. These may cause us problems in school and work, as well as in our peer and family relationships, and interfere with the enjoyment of pleasurable activities. These patterns may be due to our early experiences within our families, or as a result of challenges faced in adolescence and adulthood. No matter your age or phase of life, therapy can help.
Practicing in 40+ States! Is your teen or pre teen overwhelmed, irritable, shutting down, or constantly in conflict at home? Are arguments escalating, communication breaking down, or emotions feeling too big for everyone to manage? I help teens and pre teens develop emotional regulation skills, improve confidence, and reduce parent child conflict so home can feel calmer and more connected. Many young people struggle with anxiety, mood changes, ADHD, peer stress, academic pressure, identity development, social media comparison, and major transitions. These challenges often show up as anger, withdrawal, perfectionism.
Practicing in 40+ States! Is your teen or pre teen overwhelmed, irritable, shutting down, or constantly in conflict at home? Are arguments escalating, communication breaking down, or emotions feeling too big for everyone to manage? I help teens and pre teens develop emotional regulation skills, improve confidence, and reduce parent child conflict so home can feel calmer and more connected. Many young people struggle with anxiety, mood changes, ADHD, peer stress, academic pressure, identity development, social media comparison, and major transitions. These challenges often show up as anger, withdrawal, perfectionism.
My goal is to help children make sense of big feelings, busy brains, and bumpy moments. Some kids have engines that run fast all day long. Others worry so much their tummies start to hurt. Some feel sad and stuck, while others feel mad and mixed up. Some are figuring out friendships, saying goodbye to someone they love, or trying to adjust to new schools, families, or routines.
For parents, my goal is to help you make sense of what is going on for your child, why, and how to support them through a lens that is informed by child development, neurobiology, and the scientific research literature on child mental health.
My goal is to help children make sense of big feelings, busy brains, and bumpy moments. Some kids have engines that run fast all day long. Others worry so much their tummies start to hurt. Some feel sad and stuck, while others feel mad and mixed up. Some are figuring out friendships, saying goodbye to someone they love, or trying to adjust to new schools, families, or routines.
For parents, my goal is to help you make sense of what is going on for your child, why, and how to support them through a lens that is informed by child development, neurobiology, and the scientific research literature on child mental health.
Lets Play Psychotherapy Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, LMFT, RPT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have over 15 years of experience working with children and families to assist with the social and emotional well-being of children 0-5 years of age. My focus of treatment has been to allow children to express themselves in a way in which to be free and in a nonthreatening way.
I have over 15 years of experience working with children and families to assist with the social and emotional well-being of children 0-5 years of age. My focus of treatment has been to allow children to express themselves in a way in which to be free and in a nonthreatening way.
Finding the right support for your teen can feel overwhelming especially when they're dealing with behavioral challenges, stress, or involvement in school or legal systems.
My approach is straightforward, supportive, and focused on real-life application. I help teens better understand their actions, develop practical coping skills, and build the awareness needed to make more effective decisions. I also work collaboratively with parents or guardians when appropriate, helping create consistency and clarity outside of sessions.
Finding the right support for your teen can feel overwhelming especially when they're dealing with behavioral challenges, stress, or involvement in school or legal systems.
My approach is straightforward, supportive, and focused on real-life application. I help teens better understand their actions, develop practical coping skills, and build the awareness needed to make more effective decisions. I also work collaboratively with parents or guardians when appropriate, helping create consistency and clarity outside of sessions.
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment for young children with intense behavioral problems and could be conducted using tele-health platform.
The challenges of early childhood are sometimes overlooked. Common, age appropriate behaviors could be quite difficult to deal with. Moreover, when a child presents highly disruptive and even destructive behaviors, parents may experience helplessness, anxiety and even shame. Loving and caring parents may try to do all the right things and a child might still show signs of struggle. Managing difficult behaviors could become like a second job and increase levels of distress in the family. I utilize Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to help children and parents to enjoy their time together.
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment for young children with intense behavioral problems and could be conducted using tele-health platform.
The challenges of early childhood are sometimes overlooked. Common, age appropriate behaviors could be quite difficult to deal with. Moreover, when a child presents highly disruptive and even destructive behaviors, parents may experience helplessness, anxiety and even shame. Loving and caring parents may try to do all the right things and a child might still show signs of struggle. Managing difficult behaviors could become like a second job and increase levels of distress in the family. I utilize Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to help children and parents to enjoy their time together.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice.
Limitless Possibilities provide clients the respect, privacy, and confidentiality that every human being deserves. We seek to create a safe and nurturing environment, free of judgment and criticism. We provide a safe atmosphere where one can search within themselves to find answers through greater self-awareness and self-directed growth.The goal is to empower our clients to work towards improving their decision-making skills and practices through reflection, targeted insight, and strategic goal setting. We are excited to assist our clients with taking the next steps in finding their way towards healing, and peace.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice.
Limitless Possibilities provide clients the respect, privacy, and confidentiality that every human being deserves. We seek to create a safe and nurturing environment, free of judgment and criticism. We provide a safe atmosphere where one can search within themselves to find answers through greater self-awareness and self-directed growth.The goal is to empower our clients to work towards improving their decision-making skills and practices through reflection, targeted insight, and strategic goal setting. We are excited to assist our clients with taking the next steps in finding their way towards healing, and peace.
I employ an eclectic therapeutic approach, blending Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness practices tailored to meet the individual needs of my clients.
Weekend appointments available! I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Social Worker at PC Milestones LLC, specializing in the unique therapeutic needs of preadolescents and adolescents, particularly males undergoing rehabilitation. With over a decade of experience, I have developed a profound understanding of the challenges and complexities that young men face during their formative years. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy, respect, and a firm belief in the resilience of clients.
I employ an eclectic therapeutic approach, blending Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness practices tailored to meet the individual needs of my clients.
Weekend appointments available! I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Social Worker at PC Milestones LLC, specializing in the unique therapeutic needs of preadolescents and adolescents, particularly males undergoing rehabilitation. With over a decade of experience, I have developed a profound understanding of the challenges and complexities that young men face during their formative years. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy, respect, and a firm belief in the resilience of clients.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps change unhelpful thought patterns, while staying grounded in a person-centered approach.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by addiction, anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, you don’t have to carry it alone. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and genuinely supported. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move through adversity with more clarity, confidence, and hope. I want clients to feel supported, respected, and empowered as they work toward healthier patterns and a more fulfilling life.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps change unhelpful thought patterns, while staying grounded in a person-centered approach.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by addiction, anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, you don’t have to carry it alone. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and genuinely supported. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move through adversity with more clarity, confidence, and hope. I want clients to feel supported, respected, and empowered as they work toward healthier patterns and a more fulfilling life.
Ms. Paknejad has been practicing in the Washington, D.C. area for fifteen years, focusing on supportive services that integrate cultural sensitivity, physical, and psychological support. Ms. Paknejad has extensive experience working with domestic and international families living and working in the DC/MD/VA area, including addressing changes in mood and overall functioning plus focusing on issues and stressors around assimilation and acculturation due to changes in one's personal and professional settings. Through the use multi-modality techniques, Ms. Paknejad's clients are able to achieve measurable improvements.
Ms. Paknejad has been practicing in the Washington, D.C. area for fifteen years, focusing on supportive services that integrate cultural sensitivity, physical, and psychological support. Ms. Paknejad has extensive experience working with domestic and international families living and working in the DC/MD/VA area, including addressing changes in mood and overall functioning plus focusing on issues and stressors around assimilation and acculturation due to changes in one's personal and professional settings. Through the use multi-modality techniques, Ms. Paknejad's clients are able to achieve measurable improvements.
I specialize in pre-adolescent, adolescent and adult behavior issues, mood disorders, and emotional disturbances.
Life is like your favorite card game. Sometimes you are dealt a good hand, and sometimes you are dealt a bad hand. How you play that hand determines the outcome. If life has gotten difficult for you and you need help sorting through and coping with the challenges that you have been facing, please contact me. Together, we can explore and identify the issues that have led to your depression, anxiety, stress, feelings of hopelessness, trauma, relationship challenges, post-traumatic stress, grief, loss, life transitions, and any other obstacles you face.
I specialize in pre-adolescent, adolescent and adult behavior issues, mood disorders, and emotional disturbances.
Life is like your favorite card game. Sometimes you are dealt a good hand, and sometimes you are dealt a bad hand. How you play that hand determines the outcome. If life has gotten difficult for you and you need help sorting through and coping with the challenges that you have been facing, please contact me. Together, we can explore and identify the issues that have led to your depression, anxiety, stress, feelings of hopelessness, trauma, relationship challenges, post-traumatic stress, grief, loss, life transitions, and any other obstacles you face.
Multivious Behavioral and Leadership Group will continue to provide Telehealth virtual therapy sessions through 2025.
I provide mental health services using a holistic, strengths-based approach grounded in research and evidence-based practices. Rather than focusing solely on problems or deficits, I help clients recognize and build on their positive qualities and strengths to work through challenges and troubling behaviors. I am committed to delivering high-quality care with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, privacy, and authenticity. Every client is treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and professionalism. In addition to therapy, I also offer executive coaching and consulting services.
Multivious Behavioral and Leadership Group will continue to provide Telehealth virtual therapy sessions through 2025.
I provide mental health services using a holistic, strengths-based approach grounded in research and evidence-based practices. Rather than focusing solely on problems or deficits, I help clients recognize and build on their positive qualities and strengths to work through challenges and troubling behaviors. I am committed to delivering high-quality care with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, privacy, and authenticity. Every client is treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and professionalism. In addition to therapy, I also offer executive coaching and consulting services.
Julia Perini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CGP
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I use a person-centered and holistic approach to treatment that combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness.
I promote a warm, non-judgmental space to support clients as they work to connect to themselves and the world around them. I offer virtual services to residents of Maryland and Washington, D.C. I have helped clients struggling with a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, substance use, trauma, low self-esteem, stress management, and more. We all go through various life transitions, such as moving away from home for the first time. My goal in the therapeutic relationship is to help individuals navigate life’s changes and struggles, achieve greater peace, and enjoy their unique process along the way.
I use a person-centered and holistic approach to treatment that combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness.
I promote a warm, non-judgmental space to support clients as they work to connect to themselves and the world around them. I offer virtual services to residents of Maryland and Washington, D.C. I have helped clients struggling with a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, substance use, trauma, low self-esteem, stress management, and more. We all go through various life transitions, such as moving away from home for the first time. My goal in the therapeutic relationship is to help individuals navigate life’s changes and struggles, achieve greater peace, and enjoy their unique process along the way.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in DC and Virginia with extensive experience and specialized certifications I am equipped to address a wide range of mental health and behavioral issues.
Greetings! If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken a courageous first step. Are you or your teenage son navigating a difficult season, feeling stuck, or trying to manage the pressure of the legal system? Men and adolescent boys face unique complexities when it comes to emotional well-being, and finding a space where you feel genuinely understood can be tough. I provide a compassionate, supportive, and judgment-free space tailored to helping individuals across the lifespan process life's challenges. You don't have to navigate these hurdles alone; we will work together to get you back on track toward your identified goals.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in DC and Virginia with extensive experience and specialized certifications I am equipped to address a wide range of mental health and behavioral issues.
Greetings! If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken a courageous first step. Are you or your teenage son navigating a difficult season, feeling stuck, or trying to manage the pressure of the legal system? Men and adolescent boys face unique complexities when it comes to emotional well-being, and finding a space where you feel genuinely understood can be tough. I provide a compassionate, supportive, and judgment-free space tailored to helping individuals across the lifespan process life's challenges. You don't have to navigate these hurdles alone; we will work together to get you back on track toward your identified goals.
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another.
I work with older teens, young adults, and adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, or difficulty managing emotions. Many of my clients are used to handling everything on their own until it becomes too much. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, build practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can feel more confident, balanced, and in control of your life.
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another.
I work with older teens, young adults, and adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, or difficulty managing emotions. Many of my clients are used to handling everything on their own until it becomes too much. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, build practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can feel more confident, balanced, and in control of your life.
My area of focus is parental support, grief & loss, anxiety, life adjustments, and behavioral issues.
“Be gentle with yourself”! That is my motto, as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. Life circumstances can happen that are completely out of our control, and helping clients develop the tools to handle adversities in life is my passion. Society has placed a stigma on therapy, and my work is focused on helping individuals realize that taking care of their mental health is just as important as taking care of their physical health. The shame in therapy must the removed!
My area of focus is parental support, grief & loss, anxiety, life adjustments, and behavioral issues.
“Be gentle with yourself”! That is my motto, as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. Life circumstances can happen that are completely out of our control, and helping clients develop the tools to handle adversities in life is my passion. Society has placed a stigma on therapy, and my work is focused on helping individuals realize that taking care of their mental health is just as important as taking care of their physical health. The shame in therapy must the removed!
Maybe you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, anxious, or alone. Whatever it is that brought you here, together we can find the answer to what is overloading your being. As the director of One Alkaline Life, LLC in Waldorf, Maryland, I have spent my career working with a patient-centered, holistic approach. I enjoy providing compassionate care to adults and children dealing with mood disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse issues, and trauma. Give yourself the opportunity to build confidence and self-love along the way.
Maybe you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, anxious, or alone. Whatever it is that brought you here, together we can find the answer to what is overloading your being. As the director of One Alkaline Life, LLC in Waldorf, Maryland, I have spent my career working with a patient-centered, holistic approach. I enjoy providing compassionate care to adults and children dealing with mood disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse issues, and trauma. Give yourself the opportunity to build confidence and self-love along the way.
Inspired Leadership Therapy & Consulting Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, MBA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief-Solution focused therapy, Parent Child Interactional therapy, and group therapy.
I am invested in the empowerment of individuals, families and organizations. I believe that within each system, there are natural leaders. The individual has the capacity to maximize their own outcomes. I will focus with each individual to explore that potential. The team also has experience in government, non-profit, and community based settings. I will utilize these experiences to support client success. An ideal client has a desire to believe!!
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief-Solution focused therapy, Parent Child Interactional therapy, and group therapy.
I am invested in the empowerment of individuals, families and organizations. I believe that within each system, there are natural leaders. The individual has the capacity to maximize their own outcomes. I will focus with each individual to explore that potential. The team also has experience in government, non-profit, and community based settings. I will utilize these experiences to support client success. An ideal client has a desire to believe!!
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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.