Behavioral Issues Therapists in High Point, NC
Inclusion Counseling Services, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSRC, LCMHCS, CRC, LCAS, MAC
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27260
I have advanced training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy obtained 2012-2013, and training in Seeking Safety 2013.
I have been working in the counseling profession for over 16 years. My area of expertise is People With Disability, children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. In my work, I utilize an eclectic style of counseling; continuing this further, I do exclusively support family system therapy, person centered and solution focus therapy. I believe that family interactions and communication patterns are important to understanding current issues. I look at evidence-based approaches as tools to help you reach your goals with the intentions of long-term growth and change.
I have advanced training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy obtained 2012-2013, and training in Seeking Safety 2013.
I have been working in the counseling profession for over 16 years. My area of expertise is People With Disability, children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. In my work, I utilize an eclectic style of counseling; continuing this further, I do exclusively support family system therapy, person centered and solution focus therapy. I believe that family interactions and communication patterns are important to understanding current issues. I look at evidence-based approaches as tools to help you reach your goals with the intentions of long-term growth and change.
Danielle Lamb
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27265
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with the whole family from kids, teens, and adults. I help children and teens deal with challenges from ADHD, ASD, school challenges, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, self-image, social skills, and emotional regulation. My work with adults focuses on life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, managing work-life balance, and parenting. Working with couples, we focus on the relationship and the challenges impacting your relationship from thriving. Together, we focus on meeting your individual needs to reach your therapeutic goals in a way that feels comfortable for you.
I specialize in working with the whole family from kids, teens, and adults. I help children and teens deal with challenges from ADHD, ASD, school challenges, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, self-image, social skills, and emotional regulation. My work with adults focuses on life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, managing work-life balance, and parenting. Working with couples, we focus on the relationship and the challenges impacting your relationship from thriving. Together, we focus on meeting your individual needs to reach your therapeutic goals in a way that feels comfortable for you.
Family Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27262
Waitlist for new clients
Family Solutions is a private counseling agency committed to providing comprehensive outpatient mental health services to the Triad region. Serving our community since 2002, our agency consists of twenty mental health professionals who are fully or provisionally licensed. What does Family Solutions do anyway? We provide therapy/mental health services to children, teens, parents, adults, and families. People choose therapy for a variety of reasons, and here are a few examples: behavioral difficulties and emotional dysregulation, resolving the impact of trauma, coping with school, family, or work stress, managing teen dating relationships, and adjusting to divorce.
Family Solutions is a private counseling agency committed to providing comprehensive outpatient mental health services to the Triad region. Serving our community since 2002, our agency consists of twenty mental health professionals who are fully or provisionally licensed. What does Family Solutions do anyway? We provide therapy/mental health services to children, teens, parents, adults, and families. People choose therapy for a variety of reasons, and here are a few examples: behavioral difficulties and emotional dysregulation, resolving the impact of trauma, coping with school, family, or work stress, managing teen dating relationships, and adjusting to divorce.
Candice B Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC-S, CSOTP, C-PD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27265
Candice finds joy working with all levels of trauma including abuse & grief; anxiety; anger; depression, adolescent behavioral issues; severe mental illness including personality disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and the sexual offender population.
Sometimes this world is not the easiest place to live as we do not have control over every circumstance. We do, however, have control over how we respond to life situations we encounter. As humans, controlling our behaviors, our thoughts, our feelings can be a struggle at times. Therapy is a safe place to process, to learn, to grow so that we can react more effectively to life circumstances and to gain more authority over our lives. Each person and situation is unique. Candice approaches each individual/couple/family from a non-judgmental perspective provided with empathy, challenge, and guidance.
Candice finds joy working with all levels of trauma including abuse & grief; anxiety; anger; depression, adolescent behavioral issues; severe mental illness including personality disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and the sexual offender population.
Sometimes this world is not the easiest place to live as we do not have control over every circumstance. We do, however, have control over how we respond to life situations we encounter. As humans, controlling our behaviors, our thoughts, our feelings can be a struggle at times. Therapy is a safe place to process, to learn, to grow so that we can react more effectively to life circumstances and to gain more authority over our lives. Each person and situation is unique. Candice approaches each individual/couple/family from a non-judgmental perspective provided with empathy, challenge, and guidance.
Hannah Littlefield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27265
Choosing to seek counseling can be a life changing process. I aim to provide a warm and comforting atmosphere to those seeking to take this step in their lives. I believe that my clients are the experts on themselves and that I use my knowledge to support and guide them along the way. I integrate perspectives from person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused approaches to be with my clients. I understand that change may be uncomfortable, which is why I aim to challenge and support you when it may be necessary. I accept each client as they are and aim to provide a non-judgmental environment in which they can grow.
Choosing to seek counseling can be a life changing process. I aim to provide a warm and comforting atmosphere to those seeking to take this step in their lives. I believe that my clients are the experts on themselves and that I use my knowledge to support and guide them along the way. I integrate perspectives from person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused approaches to be with my clients. I understand that change may be uncomfortable, which is why I aim to challenge and support you when it may be necessary. I accept each client as they are and aim to provide a non-judgmental environment in which they can grow.
Greenway Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCMHC, LCMHCA, LCASA, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27265
[Good news! Day, evening & Saturday openings are now available] As a group practice, we have a particular interest in helping our adult clients address traumas that may have occurred across their lifespan. Trauma can come in all shapes & sizes - we believe that trauma can be at the center of many concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, performance issues, & addiction, to name a few. We also love working with little ones, teens, and their families! Fears & worries, behavior problems, family & life changes, school & relationship struggles - these are just a few reasons why we see younger people & families.
[Good news! Day, evening & Saturday openings are now available] As a group practice, we have a particular interest in helping our adult clients address traumas that may have occurred across their lifespan. Trauma can come in all shapes & sizes - we believe that trauma can be at the center of many concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, performance issues, & addiction, to name a few. We also love working with little ones, teens, and their families! Fears & worries, behavior problems, family & life changes, school & relationship struggles - these are just a few reasons why we see younger people & families.
Charles E Hubert Jr.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27265
My services include working with individual, couples, family and group counseling with adults, adolescents and children. My training is in the areas of anxiety and depressive disorders, relationship issues, trauma issues, and developmental transitions. I use a therapeutic approach that reflects eclectic influences derived from my training in the psychodynamic, person-centered, family systems, and cognitive-behavioral. I view problems as generally being developmental in nature, and approach each person, couple, family or group in a unique fashion.
My services include working with individual, couples, family and group counseling with adults, adolescents and children. My training is in the areas of anxiety and depressive disorders, relationship issues, trauma issues, and developmental transitions. I use a therapeutic approach that reflects eclectic influences derived from my training in the psychodynamic, person-centered, family systems, and cognitive-behavioral. I view problems as generally being developmental in nature, and approach each person, couple, family or group in a unique fashion.
Aleasha A Mitchell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27262
Whether you are struggling with chronic illness, sleep deprivation or your child is not performing at school due to behavioral concerns, I am here to guide and support your journey in finding complete health (mind, body, and spirit) that will guide you to the life you were created to live!.
Where do I begin? How often have we found ourselves battling with this question? So much of our time and energy is centered among all the wrong things transpiring in our world. We often can’t even touch base with a glimpse of hope because worry, anxiety, fear, and distress suffocate our existence. When asked the question, “How are you today?” have you ever felt the weight of so much despair that you can rarely designate one response to fulfill the depths and brutal truth of, “not good.” Well, you’re not alone.
Whether you are struggling with chronic illness, sleep deprivation or your child is not performing at school due to behavioral concerns, I am here to guide and support your journey in finding complete health (mind, body, and spirit) that will guide you to the life you were created to live!.
Where do I begin? How often have we found ourselves battling with this question? So much of our time and energy is centered among all the wrong things transpiring in our world. We often can’t even touch base with a glimpse of hope because worry, anxiety, fear, and distress suffocate our existence. When asked the question, “How are you today?” have you ever felt the weight of so much despair that you can rarely designate one response to fulfill the depths and brutal truth of, “not good.” Well, you’re not alone.
Sandie Tucker
LCSW Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27265
My services include working with individuals, couples, and group counseling with adolescents, adults, and children. My training is in the areas of trauma issues, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and use therapeutic approaches pulled from my training in cognitive behavioral, person-centered, dialectical behavior, and acceptance and commitment. I view each problem as generally being developmental in nature, and approach each individual, couple or group in a unique manner.
My services include working with individuals, couples, and group counseling with adolescents, adults, and children. My training is in the areas of trauma issues, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and use therapeutic approaches pulled from my training in cognitive behavioral, person-centered, dialectical behavior, and acceptance and commitment. I view each problem as generally being developmental in nature, and approach each individual, couple or group in a unique manner.
Kenan Dawson Durham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27265
I have special focuses in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy for children from age 5 to 18, play therapy, and individual therapy.
I graduated from UNC-Greensboro with my Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2015, simultaneously studying the development of children’s knowledge and understanding as a part of a graduate level research program. I then went on to graduate with my Masters in Social Work at the Joint Master of Social Work program at North Carolina A &T State University and UNC-Greensboro in 2021. Throughout the years of my career and educational background I have been honored to work with school age children, young adults, and parents from various backgrounds as a teacher assistant, clinician, and social worker.
I have special focuses in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy for children from age 5 to 18, play therapy, and individual therapy.
I graduated from UNC-Greensboro with my Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2015, simultaneously studying the development of children’s knowledge and understanding as a part of a graduate level research program. I then went on to graduate with my Masters in Social Work at the Joint Master of Social Work program at North Carolina A &T State University and UNC-Greensboro in 2021. Throughout the years of my career and educational background I have been honored to work with school age children, young adults, and parents from various backgrounds as a teacher assistant, clinician, and social worker.
Aspire Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27265
Is your child struggling with behavior problems, depression, anxiety, ADHD, or just plain getting along with others? Are you feeling like your parenting is no longer working? Or maybe that you want to learn more about a diagnosis your child has received or skills to be more effective with them? For families with children with ADHD or other diagnoses, education and management strategies can be lifechanging. Perhaps you are about to take that scary first step and reach out for help. In any of these instances, I would be honored to help guide you in your journey to help your child be their best self.
Is your child struggling with behavior problems, depression, anxiety, ADHD, or just plain getting along with others? Are you feeling like your parenting is no longer working? Or maybe that you want to learn more about a diagnosis your child has received or skills to be more effective with them? For families with children with ADHD or other diagnoses, education and management strategies can be lifechanging. Perhaps you are about to take that scary first step and reach out for help. In any of these instances, I would be honored to help guide you in your journey to help your child be their best self.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27262
Waitlist for new clients
Areas of treatment include but are not limited self-esteem, personal, emotional and behavioral issues in school, work, at home, difficulties in family communication and relationships.
I would like to acknowledge and congratulate you on the courage required to take the steps necessary towards achieving your desired goals. The counseling process can be intimidating as it requires you to entrust your current behaviors, thoughts, feelings and concerns to a licensed professional in the hopes of relieving problematic symptoms. My goal is to assist you in this process by providing a warm and empathetic environment in which you are able to discuss, explore, and decide the direction you would like to take. My approach serves to teach you the skills and techniques to effectively identify current problems with confidence.
Areas of treatment include but are not limited self-esteem, personal, emotional and behavioral issues in school, work, at home, difficulties in family communication and relationships.
I would like to acknowledge and congratulate you on the courage required to take the steps necessary towards achieving your desired goals. The counseling process can be intimidating as it requires you to entrust your current behaviors, thoughts, feelings and concerns to a licensed professional in the hopes of relieving problematic symptoms. My goal is to assist you in this process by providing a warm and empathetic environment in which you are able to discuss, explore, and decide the direction you would like to take. My approach serves to teach you the skills and techniques to effectively identify current problems with confidence.
Carolina Counseling Wellness Associates, PLLC
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27265
Waitlist for new clients
Ase! My name is Jocelyn Ford and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate for CCWA. Allow me the opportunity to help you gain new perspectives and learn about your internal power. I have a passion to help people gain control of their lives in order to begin to pave the way to true joy and peace. Throughout the counseling process, I will maintain a humanistic, person-centered approach, while implementing solution-focused strategies and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I also love to incorporate somatic work to enhance your self-awareness and to help develop healthy self-care habits.
Ase! My name is Jocelyn Ford and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate for CCWA. Allow me the opportunity to help you gain new perspectives and learn about your internal power. I have a passion to help people gain control of their lives in order to begin to pave the way to true joy and peace. Throughout the counseling process, I will maintain a humanistic, person-centered approach, while implementing solution-focused strategies and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I also love to incorporate somatic work to enhance your self-awareness and to help develop healthy self-care habits.
Bernette Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27262
My goal is to help clients reach their full potential beyond the chaos of everyday life. As a psychotherapist, a Cognitive-Behavioral approach is used to navigate self-exploration and real life goal setting while filtering through difficulties. Believing that your health and wellness is valuable regardless of all else allows me to provide effective therapeutic services through humor, understanding and compassion. Your story could be one of living with mental illness or maybe you have hit a rough patch filled with uncertainty. When life has given you a dump truck filled with lemons together we will make lemonade!
My goal is to help clients reach their full potential beyond the chaos of everyday life. As a psychotherapist, a Cognitive-Behavioral approach is used to navigate self-exploration and real life goal setting while filtering through difficulties. Believing that your health and wellness is valuable regardless of all else allows me to provide effective therapeutic services through humor, understanding and compassion. Your story could be one of living with mental illness or maybe you have hit a rough patch filled with uncertainty. When life has given you a dump truck filled with lemons together we will make lemonade!
Amanda Kirby
Counselor, MS, EdS, NCC, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27260
I rely primarily on solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems therapeutic approaches to address a client's presenting concerns.
Are you feeling angry, anxious, or depressed? Weighed down by life stressors? Overwhelmed by conflicting roles and responsibilities? I will partner with you to help you be happier and more effective in navigating life's stressful complexities and challenges. I believe that we all need a shoulder to cry on, a place to vent, and someone with whom to brainstorm new ideas. I see my clients as unique, competent, and capable human beings who can use their strengths to bring about positive change in a timely manner. I am committed to supporting each of my clients in a safe and confidential environment.
I rely primarily on solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems therapeutic approaches to address a client's presenting concerns.
Are you feeling angry, anxious, or depressed? Weighed down by life stressors? Overwhelmed by conflicting roles and responsibilities? I will partner with you to help you be happier and more effective in navigating life's stressful complexities and challenges. I believe that we all need a shoulder to cry on, a place to vent, and someone with whom to brainstorm new ideas. I see my clients as unique, competent, and capable human beings who can use their strengths to bring about positive change in a timely manner. I am committed to supporting each of my clients in a safe and confidential environment.
Agape Psychological Consortium, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P, LPC-S
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27260
Within our practice, we have a passion for providing competent and compassionate services to those individuals who trust us with their concerns, fear, and disappointments. Within a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we offer a highly personalized approach that is tailored to client's unique situation and needs. Through our services, we work with children and adolescents (ages 3 through 18) with various emotional, educational, developmental, and behavioral challenges. We also work with adults with various psychological, interpersonal, and "life related" struggles. As part of our comprehensive assessment process, we provide an objective assessment of your presenting issues.
Within our practice, we have a passion for providing competent and compassionate services to those individuals who trust us with their concerns, fear, and disappointments. Within a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we offer a highly personalized approach that is tailored to client's unique situation and needs. Through our services, we work with children and adolescents (ages 3 through 18) with various emotional, educational, developmental, and behavioral challenges. We also work with adults with various psychological, interpersonal, and "life related" struggles. As part of our comprehensive assessment process, we provide an objective assessment of your presenting issues.
Dr. Paige Dunlap and Company, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC-S, CRC, NCC, CVE
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27261
Are you seeking improvements in quality of life? Enhanced relationships with family/friends? Are you lacking the necessary tools to achieve positive change? You may be stuck in old behavioral patterns that keep you from creating the life you dream of living.
I understand that it can be very difficult to take steps towards positive change or to seek support when facing challenges in your life. Therefore, a goal when working with a new client is to create a comfortable environment. I strive to get to know you and to understand what you want from our work. I believe that each person's needs will be different, so I draw from a wide range of techniques to tailor our sessions to your specific goals. These tools can help you understand life patterns, improve relationships and accomplish your personal or professional goals.
Are you seeking improvements in quality of life? Enhanced relationships with family/friends? Are you lacking the necessary tools to achieve positive change? You may be stuck in old behavioral patterns that keep you from creating the life you dream of living.
I understand that it can be very difficult to take steps towards positive change or to seek support when facing challenges in your life. Therefore, a goal when working with a new client is to create a comfortable environment. I strive to get to know you and to understand what you want from our work. I believe that each person's needs will be different, so I draw from a wide range of techniques to tailor our sessions to your specific goals. These tools can help you understand life patterns, improve relationships and accomplish your personal or professional goals.
Kernersville Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27264
I enjoy providing individuals with the opportunity to address problems in a safe and supportive environment that encourages growth toward self-awareness, coping and overall wellness. I have experience in offering counseling for a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I am especially interested in helping families to create or restore peace within their home by utilizing play therapy techniques with children and strengthening parenting skills with adults. I also enjoy helping people overcome the effects of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have training in EMDR and I am a Certified TF-CBT therapist.
I enjoy providing individuals with the opportunity to address problems in a safe and supportive environment that encourages growth toward self-awareness, coping and overall wellness. I have experience in offering counseling for a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I am especially interested in helping families to create or restore peace within their home by utilizing play therapy techniques with children and strengthening parenting skills with adults. I also enjoy helping people overcome the effects of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have training in EMDR and I am a Certified TF-CBT therapist.
Karla Townsend -Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27260
I provide counseling to adults, teens, children, and families who are warmly welcomed and active participants in therapy at my office. Counseling at this office offers creative avenues for self expression as well as more formal assessments for treatment planning. Acceptance Therapy, including Trauma Focused ACT, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/CBT are integral to my counseling approach. In addition, I have a specific expertise in the treatment of Eating Disorders, OCD and as an ADHD-CCSP Certified Clinical Services Provider. I am licensed to provide counseling services in North Carolina, Indiana and Missouri.
I provide counseling to adults, teens, children, and families who are warmly welcomed and active participants in therapy at my office. Counseling at this office offers creative avenues for self expression as well as more formal assessments for treatment planning. Acceptance Therapy, including Trauma Focused ACT, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/CBT are integral to my counseling approach. In addition, I have a specific expertise in the treatment of Eating Disorders, OCD and as an ADHD-CCSP Certified Clinical Services Provider. I am licensed to provide counseling services in North Carolina, Indiana and Missouri.
The Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Psychological Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27265
Psychologists Dennis L. McKnight, Ph.D. and Erik Nelson, M.A., have a combined 30+ years of experience as Cognitive-Behavior Therapy specialists. State of the art treatments are utilized for the treatment of: Mood Disorders, including Depression; Dysthymia; Bipolar I and II and Cyclotymia. Anxiety Disorders, that include Panic Disorder; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Generalized Anxiety; Social Anxiety; PTSD; and Phobias. Also ADHD Evaluation and Treatment for individuals and adults. Stressful Life Situations; Marital Therapy and Relationship Counseling; Personal Growth; Self-Esteem Issues; Anger Issues; Family Therapy; Codependency; and Blended Family Counseling.
Psychologists Dennis L. McKnight, Ph.D. and Erik Nelson, M.A., have a combined 30+ years of experience as Cognitive-Behavior Therapy specialists. State of the art treatments are utilized for the treatment of: Mood Disorders, including Depression; Dysthymia; Bipolar I and II and Cyclotymia. Anxiety Disorders, that include Panic Disorder; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Generalized Anxiety; Social Anxiety; PTSD; and Phobias. Also ADHD Evaluation and Treatment for individuals and adults. Stressful Life Situations; Marital Therapy and Relationship Counseling; Personal Growth; Self-Esteem Issues; Anger Issues; Family Therapy; Codependency; and Blended Family Counseling.
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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.