Behavioral Issues Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
I work with individuals, families and couples to help them find ways to better manage their mental health and improve their awareness of its impact on their daily functioning. I work with individuals, couples, and families
I work with individuals, families and couples to help them find ways to better manage their mental health and improve their awareness of its impact on their daily functioning. I work with individuals, couples, and families
Do you find yourself stuck, frustrated and ready to examine the deeper motivations of your current conflicts and overall behavior?
I work with a range of issues from anxiety, depression, and burnout, to more severe cases of trauma and personality disorders. Trained in psychoanalysis and anthropology, I attend closely and listen carefully to you from both viewpoints. Supporting your quest to imagine life anew, I work to promote lasting change beyond symptom relief.
Do you find yourself stuck, frustrated and ready to examine the deeper motivations of your current conflicts and overall behavior?
I work with a range of issues from anxiety, depression, and burnout, to more severe cases of trauma and personality disorders. Trained in psychoanalysis and anthropology, I attend closely and listen carefully to you from both viewpoints. Supporting your quest to imagine life anew, I work to promote lasting change beyond symptom relief.
I am a License Professional Counselor helping my clients discover how they can successfully contend with a range of issues, including the challenges of everyday life, abuse issues, trauma, crisis and behavioral and mental health.
Distinctive to the field, as a male minority counselor. My empathetic, client-centered approach is grounded in my broad experience over 17 years working with children, teens, adults and families in their homes, in schools, outpatient clinics, crisis centers, homeless shelters and in correctional facilities.
I am a License Professional Counselor helping my clients discover how they can successfully contend with a range of issues, including the challenges of everyday life, abuse issues, trauma, crisis and behavioral and mental health.
Distinctive to the field, as a male minority counselor. My empathetic, client-centered approach is grounded in my broad experience over 17 years working with children, teens, adults and families in their homes, in schools, outpatient clinics, crisis centers, homeless shelters and in correctional facilities.
I am trained in narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with 28 years of experience. Before becoming a social worker, I spent 2 decades providing counseling and crisis intervention in the nonprofit sector. My work has included supporting individuals, couples, and groups from diverse backgrounds, including those navigating faith-based trauma and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I use a client-centered, strengths-based approach to guide healing and growth.
I am trained in narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with 28 years of experience. Before becoming a social worker, I spent 2 decades providing counseling and crisis intervention in the nonprofit sector. My work has included supporting individuals, couples, and groups from diverse backgrounds, including those navigating faith-based trauma and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I use a client-centered, strengths-based approach to guide healing and growth.
I've also trained and worked extensively with cognitive behavioral therapy including mindfulness (the present), and other approaches.
I am a licensed psychologist with 25 years in clinical practice working with adults of all ages and backgrounds. My practice is in Philadelphia where I work with anxiety, mood and adjustment disorders; interpersonal issues; life transitions; overuse of screens, tech, substances and more. I tend to be solution-focused and work collaboratively based on individual needs and personal goals. My strength is in helping clients to better understand, face and manage problems through personalized evidence-based treatment as no two people are the same.
I've also trained and worked extensively with cognitive behavioral therapy including mindfulness (the present), and other approaches.
I am a licensed psychologist with 25 years in clinical practice working with adults of all ages and backgrounds. My practice is in Philadelphia where I work with anxiety, mood and adjustment disorders; interpersonal issues; life transitions; overuse of screens, tech, substances and more. I tend to be solution-focused and work collaboratively based on individual needs and personal goals. My strength is in helping clients to better understand, face and manage problems through personalized evidence-based treatment as no two people are the same.
We’re a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults.
I specialize in helping children and adolescents navigate anxiety and depression. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, person-centered, and solution-focused therapy, I tailor sessions to each individual's needs. I collaborate with families to build coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and create a supportive path toward growth and resilience.
We’re a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults.
I specialize in helping children and adolescents navigate anxiety and depression. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, person-centered, and solution-focused therapy, I tailor sessions to each individual's needs. I collaborate with families to build coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and create a supportive path toward growth and resilience.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 3 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s emotional challenges. Coming from an urban community where therapy is often stigmatized, I am passionate about changing that narrative. I help clients process anger, manage anxiety and depression, and build healthier coping strategies to feel more in control of their emotional well-being.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 3 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s emotional challenges. Coming from an urban community where therapy is often stigmatized, I am passionate about changing that narrative. I help clients process anger, manage anxiety and depression, and build healthier coping strategies to feel more in control of their emotional well-being.
Parenting is one of life's great adventures. Faced with an abundance of books, experts, and opinions it can be difficult to determine what to do when dealing with a challenge. Parents of spirited/high-energy/rigid/irritable/anxious children may feel alone with and frustrated by these challenges. I offer empathy, support and a collaborative approach to foster goodness-of-fit parenting in your family. That is, I help you to discover the most effective ways for you to parent your unique child while still taking care of yourself. I also work directly with adults and teens to overcome personal obstacles and achieve wellbeing.
Parenting is one of life's great adventures. Faced with an abundance of books, experts, and opinions it can be difficult to determine what to do when dealing with a challenge. Parents of spirited/high-energy/rigid/irritable/anxious children may feel alone with and frustrated by these challenges. I offer empathy, support and a collaborative approach to foster goodness-of-fit parenting in your family. That is, I help you to discover the most effective ways for you to parent your unique child while still taking care of yourself. I also work directly with adults and teens to overcome personal obstacles and achieve wellbeing.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and help people recognize emotions and change negative thinking patterns by challenging irrational thoughts.
I believe that therapy is a partnership where the therapist facilitates the change and growth that a client seeks to make. I assist people in developing self-worth and self-awareness. I also work with clients to establish boundaries and recognize barriers to success and happiness such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and overall negative patterns of thinking. Once someone learns to love and accept themselves, it becomes easier to have healthy interpersonal relationships.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and help people recognize emotions and change negative thinking patterns by challenging irrational thoughts.
I believe that therapy is a partnership where the therapist facilitates the change and growth that a client seeks to make. I assist people in developing self-worth and self-awareness. I also work with clients to establish boundaries and recognize barriers to success and happiness such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and overall negative patterns of thinking. Once someone learns to love and accept themselves, it becomes easier to have healthy interpersonal relationships.
I am Melissa Landrigan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania. I obtained my Master's in Social Work at West Chester University after completing my undergraduate degree in Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University. I am passionate about working alongside individuals to empower them to achieve their goals in a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment. I have experience working with adolescents and adults facing diverse clinical issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma symptoms, relationship issues, and many others.
I am Melissa Landrigan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania. I obtained my Master's in Social Work at West Chester University after completing my undergraduate degree in Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University. I am passionate about working alongside individuals to empower them to achieve their goals in a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment. I have experience working with adolescents and adults facing diverse clinical issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma symptoms, relationship issues, and many others.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience in mental health. A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I have worked with clients of all ages, including individuals facing ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, substance use, and personality disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience in mental health. A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I have worked with clients of all ages, including individuals facing ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, substance use, and personality disorders.
I have worked with clients dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, self-esteem, and behavioral health problems.
I completed my Bachelor of Psychology and my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Springfield College. I use a multitude of treatment approaches to help uplift, enlighten, and motivate my clients to reach their goals, including evidence-based therapies such as multi-systemic therapy (MST) and functional family therapy (FFT).
I have worked with clients dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, self-esteem, and behavioral health problems.
I completed my Bachelor of Psychology and my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Springfield College. I use a multitude of treatment approaches to help uplift, enlighten, and motivate my clients to reach their goals, including evidence-based therapies such as multi-systemic therapy (MST) and functional family therapy (FFT).
I can help with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and life stressors.
Life can feel overwhelming, exhausting, or simply like too much to manage on your own. You may be a teen navigating school, relationships, identity, and big emotions, an adult struggling with anxiety or depression, or a parent feeling stretched beyond your limits. I work with clients who want a space where they can feel genuinely seen and supported. Together, we’ll make room for the hard moments, recognize your strengths and progress, and build practical tools to help life feel more manageable, meaningful, and connected.
I can help with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and life stressors.
Life can feel overwhelming, exhausting, or simply like too much to manage on your own. You may be a teen navigating school, relationships, identity, and big emotions, an adult struggling with anxiety or depression, or a parent feeling stretched beyond your limits. I work with clients who want a space where they can feel genuinely seen and supported. Together, we’ll make room for the hard moments, recognize your strengths and progress, and build practical tools to help life feel more manageable, meaningful, and connected.
Beth Richey Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to help them communicate, process, and heal from emotional or behavioral difficulties.
Some specialized treatments I offer in my practice are: Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Sand Tray Therapy, Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to help them communicate, process, and heal from emotional or behavioral difficulties.
Some specialized treatments I offer in my practice are: Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Sand Tray Therapy, Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
Dr. Nakira Darden
Licensed Professional Counselor, CCTP-I, ADHD-CC, C-DBT, CCATP, CGCS
Philadelphia, PA 19133
My specialties are Spiritual Life Coaching, supporting families with dealing with troubled youth, children experiencing behavioral issues, and women dealing with trauma, depression and anxiety.
Finding a Therapist/Counselor/Spiritual Life Coach can be challenging. However, locating one that is a right fit for you can take time. Be gentle with yourself through the process and trust that you will find what and who you need. Building a trusting relationship within the therapeutic process is a major component for success. This is one I take seriously. I like to start with building a healthy and trusting relationship in a safe space. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to help you the client see if you feel comfortable working with me. I am trained in family therapy.
My specialties are Spiritual Life Coaching, supporting families with dealing with troubled youth, children experiencing behavioral issues, and women dealing with trauma, depression and anxiety.
Finding a Therapist/Counselor/Spiritual Life Coach can be challenging. However, locating one that is a right fit for you can take time. Be gentle with yourself through the process and trust that you will find what and who you need. Building a trusting relationship within the therapeutic process is a major component for success. This is one I take seriously. I like to start with building a healthy and trusting relationship in a safe space. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to help you the client see if you feel comfortable working with me. I am trained in family therapy.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, and families facing substance use disorders, mental health concerns, behavioral challenges, stress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I specialize in substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, group and individual therapy, family support, relapse prevention, crisis intervention, and behavioral health services. My approach focuses on evidence-based treatment, practical coping strategies, and personalized care tailored to each client's needs and goals.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, and families facing substance use disorders, mental health concerns, behavioral challenges, stress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I specialize in substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, group and individual therapy, family support, relapse prevention, crisis intervention, and behavioral health services. My approach focuses on evidence-based treatment, practical coping strategies, and personalized care tailored to each client's needs and goals.
I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and child-parent interventions to nurture emotional growth and resilience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 3 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I gained clinical experience at the Children’s Crisis Treatment Center, working with children ages 2–5, and later served as an outpatient therapist supporting individuals and families. I specialize in depressive disorders, anxiety, oppositional and conduct disorders, disrupted attachment, and adjustment and trauma-related concerns. I focus on helping clients and families strengthen communication, build coping skills, and regulate emotions in a productive, healthy way.
I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and child-parent interventions to nurture emotional growth and resilience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 3 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I gained clinical experience at the Children’s Crisis Treatment Center, working with children ages 2–5, and later served as an outpatient therapist supporting individuals and families. I specialize in depressive disorders, anxiety, oppositional and conduct disorders, disrupted attachment, and adjustment and trauma-related concerns. I focus on helping clients and families strengthen communication, build coping skills, and regulate emotions in a productive, healthy way.
Hill Counseling is committed to helping clients grow. Please click on the link to our website (underneath the profile picture) for specific information as to our specialties and our therapists. We pride ourselves on being able to see clients quickly as we generally have no waiting list. Thank you for choosing Hill Counseling!
Hill Counseling is committed to helping clients grow. Please click on the link to our website (underneath the profile picture) for specific information as to our specialties and our therapists. We pride ourselves on being able to see clients quickly as we generally have no waiting list. Thank you for choosing Hill Counseling!
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) — but more than any method, I'm guided by what actually helps you move forward.
I am a School Counselor by day and Mental Health Counselor by night. I became a therapist because I genuinely believe everyone deserves space where their perspective isn't questioned or minimized — just understood. I work with mothers navigating the transition into parenthood, individuals moving through grief or anxiety, and families trying to reconnect. If you are just staring counseling, or starting again, remember, you can sit with me. I'll meet you wherever you are.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) — but more than any method, I'm guided by what actually helps you move forward.
I am a School Counselor by day and Mental Health Counselor by night. I became a therapist because I genuinely believe everyone deserves space where their perspective isn't questioned or minimized — just understood. I work with mothers navigating the transition into parenthood, individuals moving through grief or anxiety, and families trying to reconnect. If you are just staring counseling, or starting again, remember, you can sit with me. I'll meet you wherever you are.
Autumn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LBS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Autumn has been a board certified Licensed Behavioral Specialist for close to 10 years and a Licensed Professional Counselor for nearly 3 years.
Autumn’s treatment approach is rooted in a blend of cognitive- behavioral and solution-focused therapies, paired with elements of a person-centered approach.
Autumn’s main goals for her patients include developing and strengthening coping skills, managing anxiety, and finding and maintaining balance in different areas of life.
Autumn has been a board certified Licensed Behavioral Specialist for close to 10 years and a Licensed Professional Counselor for nearly 3 years.
Autumn’s treatment approach is rooted in a blend of cognitive- behavioral and solution-focused therapies, paired with elements of a person-centered approach.
Autumn’s main goals for her patients include developing and strengthening coping skills, managing anxiety, and finding and maintaining balance in different areas of life.
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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.