Behavioral Issues Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
Shannon L Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, SAP, ICS
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Are you depressed, easily angered, or stressed out? My name is Shannon Smith with SLS Counseling Group, LLC, specializing in providing high quality behavioral and mental health services. I am a licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and I am committed to building self-esteem, improving decision making, and developing appropriate coping skills to adults in the community. I focus on individual and group therapy, which ranges from academic underachievement to substance abuse. Each individual has a trait to be resilient and the inherent capability of achieving goals.
Are you depressed, easily angered, or stressed out? My name is Shannon Smith with SLS Counseling Group, LLC, specializing in providing high quality behavioral and mental health services. I am a licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and I am committed to building self-esteem, improving decision making, and developing appropriate coping skills to adults in the community. I focus on individual and group therapy, which ranges from academic underachievement to substance abuse. Each individual has a trait to be resilient and the inherent capability of achieving goals.
Brian Martinezdelacotera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Brian utilizes an integrative approach with his clients, combining elements of solution-focused, cognitive behavior therapy, and therapy to heal family-of-origin pain and trauma.
Brian is an exceptionally open, kind-hearted therapist providing emotional safety for clients to explore their concerns. With warmth and humor, he assists clients struggling with a wide range of concerns including addictions (heroin, alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, etc.), anxiety, depression, self-worth, trauma, conflicts, and family or other relationship issues. Upon resolving initial concerns, clients are offered time and a safe place to process and work towards developing strategies to maintain a stable mind and a more fulfilling life.
Brian utilizes an integrative approach with his clients, combining elements of solution-focused, cognitive behavior therapy, and therapy to heal family-of-origin pain and trauma.
Brian is an exceptionally open, kind-hearted therapist providing emotional safety for clients to explore their concerns. With warmth and humor, he assists clients struggling with a wide range of concerns including addictions (heroin, alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, etc.), anxiety, depression, self-worth, trauma, conflicts, and family or other relationship issues. Upon resolving initial concerns, clients are offered time and a safe place to process and work towards developing strategies to maintain a stable mind and a more fulfilling life.
I work holistically to address complex problems with physical, social, emotional, and behavioral aspects.
Hi, I am Dr. Sarah. Are you facing a significant life transition? Maybe it is an unexpected crisis? Or, is it an all too familiar challenge? I specialize in working with adults and families using systemic and growth-oriented approaches. My practice supports physicians, therapists, and other professionals who are coping with occupational stressors and want to increase their life satisfaction. I also provide parenting support for families with children who have significant health & behavioral challenges. Finally, I provide executive coaching and clinical training to professionals developing competency with children and families.
I work holistically to address complex problems with physical, social, emotional, and behavioral aspects.
Hi, I am Dr. Sarah. Are you facing a significant life transition? Maybe it is an unexpected crisis? Or, is it an all too familiar challenge? I specialize in working with adults and families using systemic and growth-oriented approaches. My practice supports physicians, therapists, and other professionals who are coping with occupational stressors and want to increase their life satisfaction. I also provide parenting support for families with children who have significant health & behavioral challenges. Finally, I provide executive coaching and clinical training to professionals developing competency with children and families.
I primarily utilize Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which is an evidence-based approach to behavior therapy that uses a parent-coaching model.
Hello! If you are a parent of a " behaviorally challenged" kiddo, then I am glad you found me! I work with parents who have tried everything and still have trouble successfully managing their children's defiant or noncompliant behavior. My clients display aggression, tantrums, impulsivity, social skills difficulties, anxiety, and everything in between. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and solutions-oriented style to help parents navigate these challenges.
I primarily utilize Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which is an evidence-based approach to behavior therapy that uses a parent-coaching model.
Hello! If you are a parent of a " behaviorally challenged" kiddo, then I am glad you found me! I work with parents who have tried everything and still have trouble successfully managing their children's defiant or noncompliant behavior. My clients display aggression, tantrums, impulsivity, social skills difficulties, anxiety, and everything in between. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and solutions-oriented style to help parents navigate these challenges.
MKE Community Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53212 (Online Only)
My focus is to provide Behavioral Health and Substance Use Recovery services to individuals struggling emotionally, physically, and socially in a Trauma Informed environment. Services provided come from a holistic approach. Sessions offered are individual therapy, re-entry support, and group therapy.
My focus is to provide Behavioral Health and Substance Use Recovery services to individuals struggling emotionally, physically, and socially in a Trauma Informed environment. Services provided come from a holistic approach. Sessions offered are individual therapy, re-entry support, and group therapy.
ONE9 Trauma & Behavioral Health Counseling Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW - Clinical Supervision, Trauma-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Client / Person Centered - Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Grief Therapy, Moral Recognition & Domestic Violence (MRT/DV), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) & Substance Abuse Therapy & Groups.
An ideal client is a person that is open to working on their mental health concerns. One that is willing to engage with the therapist, build a report, make sacrifices, and take the necessary risk to get better.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW - Clinical Supervision, Trauma-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Client / Person Centered - Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Grief Therapy, Moral Recognition & Domestic Violence (MRT/DV), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) & Substance Abuse Therapy & Groups.
An ideal client is a person that is open to working on their mental health concerns. One that is willing to engage with the therapist, build a report, make sacrifices, and take the necessary risk to get better.
Zena Counseling Center provides an accepting and nurturing environment that emphasizes psychological reconstruction, behavioral reformation and spiritual elevation. This allows our clients to feel comfortable exploring their goals and unique strengths in order to empower them in making meaningful live changes. Our counseling center utilizes a holistic integrative approach that acknowledges the historical experience of each individual. We also focus on reaching out to both mainstream and multi-cultural clientele.
Zena Counseling Center provides an accepting and nurturing environment that emphasizes psychological reconstruction, behavioral reformation and spiritual elevation. This allows our clients to feel comfortable exploring their goals and unique strengths in order to empower them in making meaningful live changes. Our counseling center utilizes a holistic integrative approach that acknowledges the historical experience of each individual. We also focus on reaching out to both mainstream and multi-cultural clientele.
Alyssa Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, APSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Her experience includes supporting children, teenagers, and families managing Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, life stressors and transitions, self-esteem or body image concerns, emotional regulation, and behavioral issues.
Alyssa Graham is an Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) who received her Masters in Social Work from the University of West Florida. Alyssa strives to create a safe, non-judgmental, affirming space for all clients and values children feeling seen and heard when they come to therapy. She acknowledges each client has individual strengths and goals and uses strength-focused and evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness.
Her experience includes supporting children, teenagers, and families managing Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, life stressors and transitions, self-esteem or body image concerns, emotional regulation, and behavioral issues.
Alyssa Graham is an Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) who received her Masters in Social Work from the University of West Florida. Alyssa strives to create a safe, non-judgmental, affirming space for all clients and values children feeling seen and heard when they come to therapy. She acknowledges each client has individual strengths and goals and uses strength-focused and evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness.
Stephany Pruitt, MS, THD, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, THD, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53216
In addition, I specialize in individual, Adults and Families, Family Reunification, Pediatrics - Childhood, ADHD, Disruptive Behaviors, Social Emotional Problems, Adolescents, Young Adulthood and Behavioral Problems, Domestic Violence, sexual abuse and spirituality.
"Hope motivates Change." Careful Balance of evidenced-based therapy's, holistic approaches, and spirituality, in ways that offer more optimal recovery and functioning. Treating the whole person rather than just symptom relief. Person Centered, Recovery-Orientated Care. Helping to build on strengths, resilience, and manage recovery. Help to provide wellness skills that encourage relapse prevention and re-build social skills where possible. Some approaches include trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, Rogerian, Stages of Change, Motivational Interveiwing and natural alternatives-when and where possible.
In addition, I specialize in individual, Adults and Families, Family Reunification, Pediatrics - Childhood, ADHD, Disruptive Behaviors, Social Emotional Problems, Adolescents, Young Adulthood and Behavioral Problems, Domestic Violence, sexual abuse and spirituality.
"Hope motivates Change." Careful Balance of evidenced-based therapy's, holistic approaches, and spirituality, in ways that offer more optimal recovery and functioning. Treating the whole person rather than just symptom relief. Person Centered, Recovery-Orientated Care. Helping to build on strengths, resilience, and manage recovery. Help to provide wellness skills that encourage relapse prevention and re-build social skills where possible. Some approaches include trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, Rogerian, Stages of Change, Motivational Interveiwing and natural alternatives-when and where possible.
Young Family Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LPC, MSCP
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
I have 10+ years in the mental health field, working with both individuals and groups on trauma, ADHD, moderate to severe behavioral issues, spectrum disorders, parent education and couples/family counseling in addition to supervising multiple interns and clinicians working toward their full licensure.
Welcome to Young Family Counseling, a boutique virtual private therapy practice dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care in a serene and confidential online environment. I believe that therapy is a deeply personal experience. I offer a customized approach tailored to your unique needs and goals, ensuring that you receive the attention you deserve on your healing journey. My virtual practice maintains a small, selective caseload, enabling me to build meaningful connections and provide the highest quality of care.
I have 10+ years in the mental health field, working with both individuals and groups on trauma, ADHD, moderate to severe behavioral issues, spectrum disorders, parent education and couples/family counseling in addition to supervising multiple interns and clinicians working toward their full licensure.
Welcome to Young Family Counseling, a boutique virtual private therapy practice dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care in a serene and confidential online environment. I believe that therapy is a deeply personal experience. I offer a customized approach tailored to your unique needs and goals, ensuring that you receive the attention you deserve on your healing journey. My virtual practice maintains a small, selective caseload, enabling me to build meaningful connections and provide the highest quality of care.
Specialty in trauma informed care supporting youth/teens, persons with sensory integration issues, eating disorders, behavioral challenges and dual diagnosis presentations.
My professional goal is to provide a compassionate and supportive therapy environment for persons with mental health and behavioral challenges. My hope is to provide a safe, secure and comfortable space during your time of healing and exploration.
Specialty in trauma informed care supporting youth/teens, persons with sensory integration issues, eating disorders, behavioral challenges and dual diagnosis presentations.
My professional goal is to provide a compassionate and supportive therapy environment for persons with mental health and behavioral challenges. My hope is to provide a safe, secure and comfortable space during your time of healing and exploration.
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Counselor, MS, LPC, SACIT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53227 (Online Only)
I utilize a combination of Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, DBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Practices to help reduce the symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression that complicate and contribute to Substance Use Disorders.
Many people with trauma or PTSD also suffer from substance use issues . Feelings of anxiety, fear, anger, grief, depression, loneliness, feeling judged, and misunderstood are very normal. You may not trust the world around you and may not know how to cope with symptoms of trauma alone and will instead seek to numb your emotional turmoil. Both are lonely and isolating issues. Substance use is an outward manifestation of your pain and with supportive trauma and substance use counseling combined, your addiction can be treated as well as the underline symptoms that cause the need to numb your emotions and avoid your reality.
I utilize a combination of Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, DBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Practices to help reduce the symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression that complicate and contribute to Substance Use Disorders.
Many people with trauma or PTSD also suffer from substance use issues . Feelings of anxiety, fear, anger, grief, depression, loneliness, feeling judged, and misunderstood are very normal. You may not trust the world around you and may not know how to cope with symptoms of trauma alone and will instead seek to numb your emotional turmoil. Both are lonely and isolating issues. Substance use is an outward manifestation of your pain and with supportive trauma and substance use counseling combined, your addiction can be treated as well as the underline symptoms that cause the need to numb your emotions and avoid your reality.
I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavioral therapy with most of my clients.
In my 15+ years of clinical practice I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with a variety of mental health challenges. I have given special focus to adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, self-esteem, and self-identity issues. I am always learning in order to increase my specialized focus on concerns related to anxiety, adoption and emerging adulthood. I enjoy working with the 10-25 year old age group but throughout my years of private practice I have worked with children as young as 5 and adults as young as 65. I hope to help clients find satisfaction in life.
I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavioral therapy with most of my clients.
In my 15+ years of clinical practice I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with a variety of mental health challenges. I have given special focus to adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, self-esteem, and self-identity issues. I am always learning in order to increase my specialized focus on concerns related to anxiety, adoption and emerging adulthood. I enjoy working with the 10-25 year old age group but throughout my years of private practice I have worked with children as young as 5 and adults as young as 65. I hope to help clients find satisfaction in life.
Throughout your life, biological factors such as your genes or brain chemistry, life experiences, such as trauma or abuse, or a family history of mental health problems may very well impact your thinking, mood and behavior.
American Behavioral Clinics is an outpatient treatment facility that specializes in psychiatric and behavioral health services for children, teens, and adults. As a center of mental health excellence, we continually remove barriers to ensure quick access to the right care for our clients. We empower every individual with the opportunity to receive a full continuum of recovery-oriented and compassionate care that is built around our industry leading experts. Our clinical team delivers specialized treatment for people who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, addiction issues, and more.
Throughout your life, biological factors such as your genes or brain chemistry, life experiences, such as trauma or abuse, or a family history of mental health problems may very well impact your thinking, mood and behavior.
American Behavioral Clinics is an outpatient treatment facility that specializes in psychiatric and behavioral health services for children, teens, and adults. As a center of mental health excellence, we continually remove barriers to ensure quick access to the right care for our clients. We empower every individual with the opportunity to receive a full continuum of recovery-oriented and compassionate care that is built around our industry leading experts. Our clinical team delivers specialized treatment for people who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, addiction issues, and more.
Tolu Osemwegie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53205 (Online Only)
I support clients in practicing healthy coping strategies, changing attitudes, altering behavior, and modifying their lifestyles.
Have life events left you wounded and confused? Do you feel hopeless and alone? Are you grieving the loss of someone or something? Do you crave freedom from negative thinking and dysfunctional behaviors? Do you need someone to listen to, understand, and support you? We should talk if you answer yes to any of these questions or have more questions. I provide a supportive, encouraging, and hope-filled space for my clients to address their areas of concern.
I support clients in practicing healthy coping strategies, changing attitudes, altering behavior, and modifying their lifestyles.
Have life events left you wounded and confused? Do you feel hopeless and alone? Are you grieving the loss of someone or something? Do you crave freedom from negative thinking and dysfunctional behaviors? Do you need someone to listen to, understand, and support you? We should talk if you answer yes to any of these questions or have more questions. I provide a supportive, encouraging, and hope-filled space for my clients to address their areas of concern.
I utilize aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
One of the most difficult things to do for ourselves is to ask for help. I am so proud of you for making the first step into your healing journey! Have you been feeling misunderstood, lost or burnt out by current events or life stressors? Let me assure you that you have found a safe place to overcome those obstacles and process those traumas.I graduated with my Master’s in Social Work with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at UW-Milwaukee. I am an Advance Practicing Social Worker in the state of Wisconsin. I have experience working in outpatient at Children’s Hospital, to an intensive in-home therapist in Milwaukee.
I utilize aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
One of the most difficult things to do for ourselves is to ask for help. I am so proud of you for making the first step into your healing journey! Have you been feeling misunderstood, lost or burnt out by current events or life stressors? Let me assure you that you have found a safe place to overcome those obstacles and process those traumas.I graduated with my Master’s in Social Work with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at UW-Milwaukee. I am an Advance Practicing Social Worker in the state of Wisconsin. I have experience working in outpatient at Children’s Hospital, to an intensive in-home therapist in Milwaukee.
Miriah King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Talk therapy and/or Art Therapy support individuals in attaining personal healing goals associated with but not limited to; depression, anxiety, mood disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, stress management, healthy coping and grounding, interpersonal relationships, behavior modification, and emotional recognition and processing.
Helping others is both a personal and professional passion. I believe in the commitment and power of personal growth and healing through beneficial and accessible mental health services. Client centered care and individualized treatment is a key factor in helping individuals navigate their healing journey around a variety of personal goals. I believe in developing a strong rapport with my clients to ensure safety and a worthwhile therapeutic experience. I am a Master's level trained and licensed Psychotherapist and Art Therapist and specialize in Art Therapy clinical services as an alternative form of healing and emotional expression.
Talk therapy and/or Art Therapy support individuals in attaining personal healing goals associated with but not limited to; depression, anxiety, mood disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, stress management, healthy coping and grounding, interpersonal relationships, behavior modification, and emotional recognition and processing.
Helping others is both a personal and professional passion. I believe in the commitment and power of personal growth and healing through beneficial and accessible mental health services. Client centered care and individualized treatment is a key factor in helping individuals navigate their healing journey around a variety of personal goals. I believe in developing a strong rapport with my clients to ensure safety and a worthwhile therapeutic experience. I am a Master's level trained and licensed Psychotherapist and Art Therapist and specialize in Art Therapy clinical services as an alternative form of healing and emotional expression.
Mikki Guerra- Trauma Therapist- Emotional Processing Work
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
I have a speciality in substance and behavioral addictions and trained in hypnotherapy, mindfulness, somatic interventions, REBT, and compassionate inquiry.
I support women ages 30 to 50 understand & release the debris of their emotional pain. My clients have healed from wounds of: chronic worrying, perfectionistic people-pleasing, childhood emotional abuse/neglect, and other stressful experiences such as sexual assault and domestic violence.
I have a speciality in substance and behavioral addictions and trained in hypnotherapy, mindfulness, somatic interventions, REBT, and compassionate inquiry.
I support women ages 30 to 50 understand & release the debris of their emotional pain. My clients have healed from wounds of: chronic worrying, perfectionistic people-pleasing, childhood emotional abuse/neglect, and other stressful experiences such as sexual assault and domestic violence.
Heather Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53215 (Online Only)
I have clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults and have a passion in working with clients with depression, anxiety, as well as behavioral and trauma histories.
Heather Cooper, LPC. I have clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults and have a passion for working with clients with depression, and anxiety, as well as behavioral and trauma histories. I treat the individual from a strength-based perspective, offering an eclectic approach. It blends evidence-based practice with a warm and supportive therapeutic environment to create a safe and empathetic environment for my clients, so that they feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings, allowing clients to make change.
I have clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults and have a passion in working with clients with depression, anxiety, as well as behavioral and trauma histories.
Heather Cooper, LPC. I have clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults and have a passion for working with clients with depression, and anxiety, as well as behavioral and trauma histories. I treat the individual from a strength-based perspective, offering an eclectic approach. It blends evidence-based practice with a warm and supportive therapeutic environment to create a safe and empathetic environment for my clients, so that they feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings, allowing clients to make change.
I take a very client-centered approach that also includes solutions-focused and cognitive behavioral therapies.
Hello, my name is Theresa Weise, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor. I have over 14 years of therapy experience working primarily with adults and couples. I take a very client-centered and compassionate approach. I feel that the client can be their own best expert but that sometimes life circumstances interfere with that knowledge. I will work side by side with you to empower you to become your own best self and reconnect you to their own intuition.
I take a very client-centered approach that also includes solutions-focused and cognitive behavioral therapies.
Hello, my name is Theresa Weise, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor. I have over 14 years of therapy experience working primarily with adults and couples. I take a very client-centered and compassionate approach. I feel that the client can be their own best expert but that sometimes life circumstances interfere with that knowledge. I will work side by side with you to empower you to become your own best self and reconnect you to their own intuition.
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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.