Behavioral Issues Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
I have experience helping children and adults facing numerous emotional and behavioral challenges.
Is something keeping you from being your best? We all have great value and the ability to achieve great things. Sometimes, the burdens of this life, including past trouble, negative thinking/emotions, difficult circumstances, poor choices and lack of support can hold us back from reaching our potential. I believe my role as a counselor is to help others be more aware of their own strengths and abilities, so they can set and achieve positive goals. I believe in welcoming people with unconditional acceptance and support, and helping them work through difficulty to build and execute a plan to become the best version of themselves.
I have experience helping children and adults facing numerous emotional and behavioral challenges.
Is something keeping you from being your best? We all have great value and the ability to achieve great things. Sometimes, the burdens of this life, including past trouble, negative thinking/emotions, difficult circumstances, poor choices and lack of support can hold us back from reaching our potential. I believe my role as a counselor is to help others be more aware of their own strengths and abilities, so they can set and achieve positive goals. I believe in welcoming people with unconditional acceptance and support, and helping them work through difficulty to build and execute a plan to become the best version of themselves.
Depending on your personalized needs, I may incorporate the following treatment modalities into the therapeutic process: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Focused treatment.
I believe everyone can make positive changes in their life and therapy is a safe, supportive experience to help navigate through the change process. I provide treatment that is tailored to your needs and is focused on promoting your unique strengths while also addressing any barriers to progress. Whether dealing with a major life crisis or just wanting to improve the overall quality of your life or relationships, my focus is on helping you find the skills and strength to make meaningful change. Emphasizing individual goals and personal autonomy, I create a therapeutic environment that is positive, open-minded and non-judgmental.
Depending on your personalized needs, I may incorporate the following treatment modalities into the therapeutic process: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Focused treatment.
I believe everyone can make positive changes in their life and therapy is a safe, supportive experience to help navigate through the change process. I provide treatment that is tailored to your needs and is focused on promoting your unique strengths while also addressing any barriers to progress. Whether dealing with a major life crisis or just wanting to improve the overall quality of your life or relationships, my focus is on helping you find the skills and strength to make meaningful change. Emphasizing individual goals and personal autonomy, I create a therapeutic environment that is positive, open-minded and non-judgmental.
Throughout my career, I have primarily worked with children, including my work in Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS) and family-based therapy.
I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor with over 9 years of experience, and I am passionate about working with people, especially autistic individuals. I have extensive experience helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I earned my BA in English and Psychology from Thiel College in 2007 and my MA in Counseling from Edinboro University in 2013.
Throughout my career, I have primarily worked with children, including my work in Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS) and family-based therapy.
I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor with over 9 years of experience, and I am passionate about working with people, especially autistic individuals. I have extensive experience helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I earned my BA in English and Psychology from Thiel College in 2007 and my MA in Counseling from Edinboro University in 2013.
I use evidence-based theories to help with ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma disorders, & general behavioral challenges.
I specialize in working with children, teenagers, and families to understand, accept, and overcome challenges related to their mental health. I support my clients and their families by collaborating every step of the way to process emotions, create attainable goals, learn new skills, and improve everyday behaviors and routines across home, school, and community environments.
I use evidence-based theories to help with ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma disorders, & general behavioral challenges.
I specialize in working with children, teenagers, and families to understand, accept, and overcome challenges related to their mental health. I support my clients and their families by collaborating every step of the way to process emotions, create attainable goals, learn new skills, and improve everyday behaviors and routines across home, school, and community environments.
I use a client-centered, cognitive- behavioral approach (art, play, & music therapy with younger clients) to teach coping strategies, new skills, and behavior modification techniques for managing ADHD, ASD, anxiety, stress, and life transitions such as divorce, loss of a job, moving, changing schools, or the death of a loved one.
I have years of helping parents understand child development and identifying areas that may be impeding their academic and/or social success. Working from a family systems approach, we'll enact a plan to address these challenges and monitor progress weekly. I have extensive experience with IEPs, 504's and helping parents understand and navigate the process.
I use a client-centered, cognitive- behavioral approach (art, play, & music therapy with younger clients) to teach coping strategies, new skills, and behavior modification techniques for managing ADHD, ASD, anxiety, stress, and life transitions such as divorce, loss of a job, moving, changing schools, or the death of a loved one.
I have years of helping parents understand child development and identifying areas that may be impeding their academic and/or social success. Working from a family systems approach, we'll enact a plan to address these challenges and monitor progress weekly. I have extensive experience with IEPs, 504's and helping parents understand and navigate the process.
Howard has been a providing psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, and consultation to mental health and developmentally disabled populations since 1973.
The experience that accompanies him varies from recovery program development for children following tornado's, staff development and counseling training to local agencies, and to government agencies for interventions with sexual offenders, drug & alcohol, and behaviorally problematic consumer's who show co-morbid diagnostic areas.
Howard has been a providing psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, and consultation to mental health and developmentally disabled populations since 1973.
The experience that accompanies him varies from recovery program development for children following tornado's, staff development and counseling training to local agencies, and to government agencies for interventions with sexual offenders, drug & alcohol, and behaviorally problematic consumer's who show co-morbid diagnostic areas.
PCIT is focused on helping caregivers learn effective ways to address problematic behavior from their children who are between the ages of 2 and 7.
I utilize a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Parts Work Therapy, EMDR, and PCIT. I enjoy getting to talk about counseling theory, therapeutic techniques related to those theories, the theoretical rationale behind them, and practical ways they can be applied.
PCIT is focused on helping caregivers learn effective ways to address problematic behavior from their children who are between the ages of 2 and 7.
I utilize a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Parts Work Therapy, EMDR, and PCIT. I enjoy getting to talk about counseling theory, therapeutic techniques related to those theories, the theoretical rationale behind them, and practical ways they can be applied.
I help parents, children, and teens make lasting changes in behavior, mood, and family interactions using evidence-based strategies that work.
First, I help you understand what’s happening and why, because there’s real relief in knowing what you’re dealing with. Then, I clarify what’s needed from both parent and child so therapy works as a team effort. Finally, I teach practical, research-backed strategies that work quickly, last over time, and get easier the more you use them.
I help parents, children, and teens make lasting changes in behavior, mood, and family interactions using evidence-based strategies that work.
First, I help you understand what’s happening and why, because there’s real relief in knowing what you’re dealing with. Then, I clarify what’s needed from both parent and child so therapy works as a team effort. Finally, I teach practical, research-backed strategies that work quickly, last over time, and get easier the more you use them.
I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in treatment.
One of my favorite quotes "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." I believe we all have the capacity for change and to live a life that is fulfilling and meaningful. Creating a safe space to help you process your thoughts, feelings, and emotions to ensure you feel validated and heard is important to me.
Anxiety, mood disorders, and relational issues can be difficult and overbearing to navigate on our own at times. I will encourage you to set small attainable, yet realistic goals suitable to what you want to achieve.
I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in treatment.
One of my favorite quotes "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." I believe we all have the capacity for change and to live a life that is fulfilling and meaningful. Creating a safe space to help you process your thoughts, feelings, and emotions to ensure you feel validated and heard is important to me.
Anxiety, mood disorders, and relational issues can be difficult and overbearing to navigate on our own at times. I will encourage you to set small attainable, yet realistic goals suitable to what you want to achieve.
They tell us with their behavior.
My blend of evidence-based and cutting-edge treatment equips children and their parents with the strategies they need to overcome hurdles, relieve symptoms, increase confidence, and restore balance. My approach goes beyond traditional child therapy to help your child to realize their full potential for emotional wellness, personal and academic success.
They tell us with their behavior.
My blend of evidence-based and cutting-edge treatment equips children and their parents with the strategies they need to overcome hurdles, relieve symptoms, increase confidence, and restore balance. My approach goes beyond traditional child therapy to help your child to realize their full potential for emotional wellness, personal and academic success.
I provide psychotherapy for people with angry, fearful, depressed and anxious moods; obsessive thoughts; impulsive behavior, adult or child attention deficits; posttraumatic stress and other common problems.
Often emotional or behavioral problems emerge as a symptom of an underlying family problem. In these cases intervention that includes the whole family can be most effective. I have a great deal of training and experience working with families and couples.
I provide psychotherapy for people with angry, fearful, depressed and anxious moods; obsessive thoughts; impulsive behavior, adult or child attention deficits; posttraumatic stress and other common problems.
Often emotional or behavioral problems emerge as a symptom of an underlying family problem. In these cases intervention that includes the whole family can be most effective. I have a great deal of training and experience working with families and couples.
We assess concerns for social, emotional, and behavioral health needs.
We are now accepting new therapy clients with daytime availability! Psychological Perspectives LLC is a group private practice located in Pleasant Hills, right off of Route 51. We are comprised of licensed psychologists, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Woker (LCSW) and doctoral trainees. The focus of the practice is to provide a safe and supportive environment to address treatment issues, along with building a positive and caring therapeutic relationship.
We assess concerns for social, emotional, and behavioral health needs.
We are now accepting new therapy clients with daytime availability! Psychological Perspectives LLC is a group private practice located in Pleasant Hills, right off of Route 51. We are comprised of licensed psychologists, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Woker (LCSW) and doctoral trainees. The focus of the practice is to provide a safe and supportive environment to address treatment issues, along with building a positive and caring therapeutic relationship.
I have over two decades of experience working within various community mental health settings helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health needs.
I rely on evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while using a strength-based Solution Focused approach and incorporating the Stages of Change. I use these practices with flexibility and balance since therapy is individualized and tailored to each unique person and their circumstances.
I have over two decades of experience working within various community mental health settings helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health needs.
I rely on evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while using a strength-based Solution Focused approach and incorporating the Stages of Change. I use these practices with flexibility and balance since therapy is individualized and tailored to each unique person and their circumstances.
Issues of concern include mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, marital difficulties, communication problems, child/adolescent behavior, bereavement and emotional trauma, among others.
We all deal with changes. Change is inevitable in our lives and you can either manage change and shape it to your advantage, or let those changes manage and shape you. We have the abilities to cope with the changes in our lives. Sometimes we don't realize that we can and feel overwhelmed in dealing with stress. At other times we find ourselves in unexpected or extreme situations for which our normal coping skills are inadequate. Whatever the sources of your stress, the result could be anxious or depressed moods, panic attacks and more.
Issues of concern include mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, marital difficulties, communication problems, child/adolescent behavior, bereavement and emotional trauma, among others.
We all deal with changes. Change is inevitable in our lives and you can either manage change and shape it to your advantage, or let those changes manage and shape you. We have the abilities to cope with the changes in our lives. Sometimes we don't realize that we can and feel overwhelmed in dealing with stress. At other times we find ourselves in unexpected or extreme situations for which our normal coping skills are inadequate. Whatever the sources of your stress, the result could be anxious or depressed moods, panic attacks and more.
5-7 exhibiting behavioral challenges such as aggression, negative attention-seeking behaviors, low self-esteem, and defiance.
As a Certified PCIT therapist, I provide live coaching to teach parents specialized skills which address these concerns while also strengthening their relationship. I also provide various types of evaluations. My background in school psychology and clinical work experience allows me to provide comprehensive evaluations with individualized recommendations.
5-7 exhibiting behavioral challenges such as aggression, negative attention-seeking behaviors, low self-esteem, and defiance.
As a Certified PCIT therapist, I provide live coaching to teach parents specialized skills which address these concerns while also strengthening their relationship. I also provide various types of evaluations. My background in school psychology and clinical work experience allows me to provide comprehensive evaluations with individualized recommendations.
Together we explore the concerns which bring you into my office – whether trauma, adjustment, anxiety, school related concerns, or behavioral challenges.
I use a holistic, client-centered approach, drawing on behavioral, interpretive and solution-focused models to improve your life. My partnership with you is an opportunity to share joy and cope with “bumps and hurdles” by gently guiding you. I serve all ages, individuals, and families, specializing in adolescents. Life is about balance, let’s begin today.
Together we explore the concerns which bring you into my office – whether trauma, adjustment, anxiety, school related concerns, or behavioral challenges.
I use a holistic, client-centered approach, drawing on behavioral, interpretive and solution-focused models to improve your life. My partnership with you is an opportunity to share joy and cope with “bumps and hurdles” by gently guiding you. I serve all ages, individuals, and families, specializing in adolescents. Life is about balance, let’s begin today.
I completed my Master of Counseling at Geneva College and utilize multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
I am a Pre-Licensed Therapist passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults to help them become the best version of themselves. I have experience addressing a wide range of mental health issues and daily life stressors, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anger, and ADHD. My specialties include depression, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, anger, grief, and stress.
I completed my Master of Counseling at Geneva College and utilize multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
I am a Pre-Licensed Therapist passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults to help them become the best version of themselves. I have experience addressing a wide range of mental health issues and daily life stressors, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anger, and ADHD. My specialties include depression, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, anger, grief, and stress.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and personalized to meet your individual needs, drawing from a range of modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I provide individual, family, and couples counseling to people ages 6yrs through the life span.
A part of being human is we all face challenges. Whether you’re dealing with personal, family, or professional struggles, going through a difficult transition, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to support you go from a place of feeling overwhelmed to feeling in control.
My role is to listen, understand, and collaborate with you in finding your path forward. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths and values, build your confidence and create a personalized, realistic plan that aligns with your goals.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and personalized to meet your individual needs, drawing from a range of modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I provide individual, family, and couples counseling to people ages 6yrs through the life span.
A part of being human is we all face challenges. Whether you’re dealing with personal, family, or professional struggles, going through a difficult transition, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to support you go from a place of feeling overwhelmed to feeling in control.
My role is to listen, understand, and collaborate with you in finding your path forward. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths and values, build your confidence and create a personalized, realistic plan that aligns with your goals.
Areas of specialty include personality disorders, abuse, and behavioral disruptions.
I offer a judgement free ear for listening to all of life's hardships. I promote responsibility taking and accountability, while encouraging self-development and expression. I work to connect with individuals and create an open forum to explore topics and situations that may have long been misinterpreted as shameful or embarrassing.
Areas of specialty include personality disorders, abuse, and behavioral disruptions.
I offer a judgement free ear for listening to all of life's hardships. I promote responsibility taking and accountability, while encouraging self-development and expression. I work to connect with individuals and create an open forum to explore topics and situations that may have long been misinterpreted as shameful or embarrassing.
After several years of working in the mental and behavioral health areas, I added a public health specialization that focused on practice in health care.
As a licensed clinical social worker with more than 40 years experience of working with families and individuals of all ages, I find that the most effective approach is one that is strengths-based with a strong emphasis on helping clients solve the problems that bring them to me for therapy and also on helping them develop powerful resiliency characteristics that allow for future problem-solving, conflict resolution, goal-attainment, wellness, and life satisfaction. My ideal client is one who likes to learn. Trauma survivors, in particular, do well with this approach.
After several years of working in the mental and behavioral health areas, I added a public health specialization that focused on practice in health care.
As a licensed clinical social worker with more than 40 years experience of working with families and individuals of all ages, I find that the most effective approach is one that is strengths-based with a strong emphasis on helping clients solve the problems that bring them to me for therapy and also on helping them develop powerful resiliency characteristics that allow for future problem-solving, conflict resolution, goal-attainment, wellness, and life satisfaction. My ideal client is one who likes to learn. Trauma survivors, in particular, do well with this approach.
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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.