Behavioral Issues Treatment Centers in Haverhill, MA
Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health - Addiction
Treatment Center
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Haverhill, MA 01830
Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is located less than 4 miles from the New Hampshire border and is easily accessible via I-495.
Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital, located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is a leading provider of inpatient mental health and dual diagnosis treatment for adults age 19 and older. At our hospital, we are equipped to care for the diverse needs of adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, and schizophrenia. Additionally, we provide treatment for people who have co-occurring addictions to alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines. Adults in our inpatient dual diagnosis program typically stay at our hospital for five to seven days. During this time, they can take part in therapeutic programming and work with a team of compassionate behavioral health professionals in a safe and secure environment. The services we offer may include basic medical care, daily medication management, detox services, and individual, family, and group therapies.
Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is located less than 4 miles from the New Hampshire border and is easily accessible via I-495.
Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital, located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is a leading provider of inpatient mental health and dual diagnosis treatment for adults age 19 and older. At our hospital, we are equipped to care for the diverse needs of adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, and schizophrenia. Additionally, we provide treatment for people who have co-occurring addictions to alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines. Adults in our inpatient dual diagnosis program typically stay at our hospital for five to seven days. During this time, they can take part in therapeutic programming and work with a team of compassionate behavioral health professionals in a safe and secure environment. The services we offer may include basic medical care, daily medication management, detox services, and individual, family, and group therapies.
Blue Hills Recovery
Treatment Center, LMHC
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Haverhill, MA 01830
Blue Hills Recovery is part of the trusted Harmony Health Group family, which offers a comprehensive portfolio of behavioral health services through our highly regarded network of treatment centers across the East Coast.
Situated in a welcoming tree-lined neighborhood just two blocks from Indian Lake in Worcester, Blue Hills Recovery offers a comprehensive range of highly personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our inviting, newly updated center offers a Day Treatment Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient levels of care as well as case management, medication management, and a variety of holistic therapy programs. Whether you're battling a substance use disorder, suffering from depression, or struggling with another behavioral health concern, our flexible programs are designed to accommodate your lifestyle and promote hope, healing and recovery. Our dedicated staff of professionals is here to support you - every step of the way.
Blue Hills Recovery is part of the trusted Harmony Health Group family, which offers a comprehensive portfolio of behavioral health services through our highly regarded network of treatment centers across the East Coast.
Situated in a welcoming tree-lined neighborhood just two blocks from Indian Lake in Worcester, Blue Hills Recovery offers a comprehensive range of highly personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our inviting, newly updated center offers a Day Treatment Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient levels of care as well as case management, medication management, and a variety of holistic therapy programs. Whether you're battling a substance use disorder, suffering from depression, or struggling with another behavioral health concern, our flexible programs are designed to accommodate your lifestyle and promote hope, healing and recovery. Our dedicated staff of professionals is here to support you - every step of the way.
New Horizons Medical
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Haverhill, MA 01830
We also collaborate with numerous organizations in our immediate areas to help coordinate treatment; our collaborators include primary care, medical & behavioral health specialists, housing organizations, and other community engagement services.
New Horizons Medical offers outpatient services for psychotherapy, psychiatry, and substance use diagnoses for people over 18 years old. We create an inviting and accommodating atmosphere for our patients and staff. Over the years we have helped countless patients to overcome addiction, psychological traumas, and other mental health disorders. Learn more at www.newhorizonsmedical.org !
We also collaborate with numerous organizations in our immediate areas to help coordinate treatment; our collaborators include primary care, medical & behavioral health specialists, housing organizations, and other community engagement services.
New Horizons Medical offers outpatient services for psychotherapy, psychiatry, and substance use diagnoses for people over 18 years old. We create an inviting and accommodating atmosphere for our patients and staff. Over the years we have helped countless patients to overcome addiction, psychological traumas, and other mental health disorders. Learn more at www.newhorizonsmedical.org !
Avenues Recovery Center at New England
Treatment Center, MA, LCMHC, MLADC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Haverhill, MA 01830
Avenues Recovery Center at New England is a residential-style outpatient drug and alcohol rehab program offering partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment services. Our New England location is affiliated exclusively with Sober Living New Hampshire – a collection of three boutique sober living homes – enabling clients to engage in treatment while residing in a beautiful, relaxed, domestic setting with round-the-clock supervision and care. Avenues Recovery of New England offers a warm, accepting and growth-oriented environment which motivates each client to shed their layers and open their souls to hope and healing. Our staff consists of nurse practitioners, primary therapists, clinicians, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians – all of whom are skilled, passionate, and indescribably invested in the success of each client. Many of our team members are in recovery themselves, and can therefore relate deeply to our clients and their needs. Avenues’ mission is to enable individuals with addictions to redefine their lives as they journey through recovery with a dedicated team, individualized tools, and a supportive community.
Avenues Recovery Center at New England is a residential-style outpatient drug and alcohol rehab program offering partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment services. Our New England location is affiliated exclusively with Sober Living New Hampshire – a collection of three boutique sober living homes – enabling clients to engage in treatment while residing in a beautiful, relaxed, domestic setting with round-the-clock supervision and care. Avenues Recovery of New England offers a warm, accepting and growth-oriented environment which motivates each client to shed their layers and open their souls to hope and healing. Our staff consists of nurse practitioners, primary therapists, clinicians, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians – all of whom are skilled, passionate, and indescribably invested in the success of each client. Many of our team members are in recovery themselves, and can therefore relate deeply to our clients and their needs. Avenues’ mission is to enable individuals with addictions to redefine their lives as they journey through recovery with a dedicated team, individualized tools, and a supportive community.
Atlantic Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Haverhill, MA 01830
Atlantic Mental Health, Inc., dba Atlantic Behavioral Health is a premier, local mental and behavioral health clinic in Wilmington, Massachusetts right off of Route 93's Concord Street exit. Atlantic provides medication management and outpatient services to clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, bi-polar, mood and personality disorders. We also treat those who suffer from gambling or sports betting addiction. Atlantic provides individual, group, couples and family counseling as well as medication management. We provide in person and Telehealth care for those in Massachusetts. Call today to get your admission started, our number is 978-315-1011
Atlantic Mental Health, Inc., dba Atlantic Behavioral Health is a premier, local mental and behavioral health clinic in Wilmington, Massachusetts right off of Route 93's Concord Street exit. Atlantic provides medication management and outpatient services to clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, bi-polar, mood and personality disorders. We also treat those who suffer from gambling or sports betting addiction. Atlantic provides individual, group, couples and family counseling as well as medication management. We provide in person and Telehealth care for those in Massachusetts. Call today to get your admission started, our number is 978-315-1011
Meta Addiction Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Haverhill, MA 01832
Clients choose Meta Addiction Treatment for a recovery experience that puts their needs first. We work closely with every client to personalize their treatment plan and ensure we're helping them meet their recovery goals. We also offer flexible schedules for each of our outpatient levels of care to work around work, school, or family commitments.
Clients choose Meta Addiction Treatment for a recovery experience that puts their needs first. We work closely with every client to personalize their treatment plan and ensure we're helping them meet their recovery goals. We also offer flexible schedules for each of our outpatient levels of care to work around work, school, or family commitments.
Spring Hill Recovery Center
Treatment Center
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Haverhill, MA 01832
Spring Hill Recovery Center is a licensed residential addiction treatment facility that provides a personal approach to care for men and women suffering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our highly trained team of physicians, nurses, therapists and residential staff are addiction specialists who will get to know each patient in order to develop an individualized recovery plan. All treatment plans follow an evidence-based, comprehensive model of treatment that heals whole patients as well as their family systems to set them up for a successful life in recovery.
Spring Hill Recovery Center is a licensed residential addiction treatment facility that provides a personal approach to care for men and women suffering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our highly trained team of physicians, nurses, therapists and residential staff are addiction specialists who will get to know each patient in order to develop an individualized recovery plan. All treatment plans follow an evidence-based, comprehensive model of treatment that heals whole patients as well as their family systems to set them up for a successful life in recovery.
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Recovery By The Sea
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Georgetown, MA 01833
Recovery By the Sea is part of the trusted Harmony Health Group family, which offers a comprehensive portfolio of behavioral health services through our highly regarded network of treatment centers across the East Coast.
Located just a sea breeze away from the beautiful beaches in Stuart, Florida, Harmony Health Group's Recovery by the Sea provides personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Because everyone’s journey to healing and recovery is unique, we create custom-tailored treatment plans that follow your path and meet your specific needs. Our comfortable, state-of-the art facility offers Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services with nearby affiliated supportive housing and transportation to meetings available. Recovery by the Sea is Joint Commission Accredited and licensed by the state of Florida to treat addiction and co-occurring disorders and is a Florida Association of Recovery Residences certified residence. Our highly credentialed team is here to support you throughout your journey - every step of the way - as you embrace hope, healing, and transformation.
Recovery By the Sea is part of the trusted Harmony Health Group family, which offers a comprehensive portfolio of behavioral health services through our highly regarded network of treatment centers across the East Coast.
Located just a sea breeze away from the beautiful beaches in Stuart, Florida, Harmony Health Group's Recovery by the Sea provides personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Because everyone’s journey to healing and recovery is unique, we create custom-tailored treatment plans that follow your path and meet your specific needs. Our comfortable, state-of-the art facility offers Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services with nearby affiliated supportive housing and transportation to meetings available. Recovery by the Sea is Joint Commission Accredited and licensed by the state of Florida to treat addiction and co-occurring disorders and is a Florida Association of Recovery Residences certified residence. Our highly credentialed team is here to support you throughout your journey - every step of the way - as you embrace hope, healing, and transformation.
Mayflower Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Andover, MA 01810
Mayflower Recovery is the premiere detox and residential addiction treatment program in Massachusetts and all of New England. Mayflower offers both detox and residential levels of care. If you or your loved one is looking for the best facilities and staff, Mayflower is your destination. We treat alcohol addiction and all drug addictions including opioid, cocaine, benzodiazepine (Ativan, Valium, etc.), fentanyl, methamphetamines, etc. We are equipped to develop and provide robust aftercare recommendations and accommodations to all of our clients. We also help provide family system counseling and advice.
Mayflower Recovery is the premiere detox and residential addiction treatment program in Massachusetts and all of New England. Mayflower offers both detox and residential levels of care. If you or your loved one is looking for the best facilities and staff, Mayflower is your destination. We treat alcohol addiction and all drug addictions including opioid, cocaine, benzodiazepine (Ativan, Valium, etc.), fentanyl, methamphetamines, etc. We are equipped to develop and provide robust aftercare recommendations and accommodations to all of our clients. We also help provide family system counseling and advice.
Psychotherapy Associates of N. Reading & Amesbury
Treatment Center, MA, LMHC, PsyD
Verified Verified
Amesbury, MA 01913 (Online Only)
We have 19 therapists with many different approaches and specialties. We take almost all insurances including Mass Health. We have day, after school, evening and weekend appointments for the convenience of our clients. We have been providing mental health services in North Reading for 23 years. We specialize in child and adolescent issues but also have expertise in family issues and adult problems. To refer yourself or someone else, call our main number and ask for a referral coordinator. They will take some basic information about what you are looking for and match you with a therapist who has experience in your particular problem, has appointments when you need them, and can take your insurance. We are 100% telehealth at this time and don't anticipate in person sessions going forward.
We have 19 therapists with many different approaches and specialties. We take almost all insurances including Mass Health. We have day, after school, evening and weekend appointments for the convenience of our clients. We have been providing mental health services in North Reading for 23 years. We specialize in child and adolescent issues but also have expertise in family issues and adult problems. To refer yourself or someone else, call our main number and ask for a referral coordinator. They will take some basic information about what you are looking for and match you with a therapist who has experience in your particular problem, has appointments when you need them, and can take your insurance. We are 100% telehealth at this time and don't anticipate in person sessions going forward.
Online Treatment Centers
Stetson School, an Affiliate of Seven Hills
Treatment Center
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Barre, MA 01005
Stetson School is a COA accredited, Residential and Education Treatment program, which is fully licensed by the Massachusetts Departments of Early Education and Care, and Elementary and Secondary Education. We serve young men, ages 9-22, who have problematic behaviors, sexually reactive behaviors, complex developmental difficulties, chronic mental illness and other behavioral issues. Stetson supports young men who have suffered from severe trauma, have histories of physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse and who may have had disrupted living arrangements or placements. We specialize in flexible, family-driven treatment, safety, stabilization and assessment. We develop an alliance with the family and work to strengthen those supports to enable a safe return to the community. Our beautiful country setting provides a therapeutic, safe and secure placement for young men, which promotes accountability and healing.
Stetson School is a COA accredited, Residential and Education Treatment program, which is fully licensed by the Massachusetts Departments of Early Education and Care, and Elementary and Secondary Education. We serve young men, ages 9-22, who have problematic behaviors, sexually reactive behaviors, complex developmental difficulties, chronic mental illness and other behavioral issues. Stetson supports young men who have suffered from severe trauma, have histories of physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse and who may have had disrupted living arrangements or placements. We specialize in flexible, family-driven treatment, safety, stabilization and assessment. We develop an alliance with the family and work to strengthen those supports to enable a safe return to the community. Our beautiful country setting provides a therapeutic, safe and secure placement for young men, which promotes accountability and healing.
Behavioral Solutions, P.C.
Treatment Center, LICSW, LEP
Verified Verified
Wakefield, MA 01880
Behavioral Solutions, P.C. is one of the premier private practices in Eastern Massachusetts. We currently have 40 + licensed mental health professionals who have served thousands of people of all ages in the past 20 years. We have more than 15 locations for your convenience, have generous office hours, accept all major insurance plans accept Medicaid, and have professionals experienced in all behavioral and emotional concerns except eating disorders. One call to our central office gives you access to our highly experienced intake coordinator who will insure that you are connected quickly with a therapist most suited to your location and your special concerns, and who will take the responsibility of managing all the matters regarding your insurance company so that your energies can be focused on personal problem-solving and wellness.
Behavioral Solutions, P.C. is one of the premier private practices in Eastern Massachusetts. We currently have 40 + licensed mental health professionals who have served thousands of people of all ages in the past 20 years. We have more than 15 locations for your convenience, have generous office hours, accept all major insurance plans accept Medicaid, and have professionals experienced in all behavioral and emotional concerns except eating disorders. One call to our central office gives you access to our highly experienced intake coordinator who will insure that you are connected quickly with a therapist most suited to your location and your special concerns, and who will take the responsibility of managing all the matters regarding your insurance company so that your energies can be focused on personal problem-solving and wellness.
Dana Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02494
Dana Behavioral Health provides a multidisciplinary approach to behavioral health care. For over 30 years, we have treated children, adolescents, adults, and older adults providing group, couple, and individual psychotherapy; medication management; TMS Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Music Therapy, Nutrition & Wellness, and neuropsychological testing. Our clinicians have expertise in treating anxiety, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, and other mental illness and psychiatric disorders. We accept both in-person and Telehealth appointments.
Dana Behavioral Health provides a multidisciplinary approach to behavioral health care. For over 30 years, we have treated children, adolescents, adults, and older adults providing group, couple, and individual psychotherapy; medication management; TMS Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Music Therapy, Nutrition & Wellness, and neuropsychological testing. Our clinicians have expertise in treating anxiety, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, and other mental illness and psychiatric disorders. We accept both in-person and Telehealth appointments.
Resilience Behavioral Health Centers
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Walpole, MA 02081
Resilience Behavioral Health treats anyone in the midst of addiction or dealing with co- occurring disorders with a trauma informed approach. Our program does not require a certain age, we work with emerging adults, geriatrics, first responders, post traumatic stress disorder, and anyone struggling with a substance abuse disorder.
Resilience Behavioral Health treats anyone in the midst of addiction or dealing with co- occurring disorders with a trauma informed approach. Our program does not require a certain age, we work with emerging adults, geriatrics, first responders, post traumatic stress disorder, and anyone struggling with a substance abuse disorder.
Arbour Hospital Outpatient Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Arbour Hospital has a long history of providing a continuum of quality behavioral health care in the greater Boston area. We serve adolescents and adults in an inpatient hospital in Jamaica Plain and two outpatient locations, in Jamaica Plain and Quincy.
Arbour Hospital has a long history of providing a continuum of quality behavioral health care in the greater Boston area. We serve adolescents and adults in an inpatient hospital in Jamaica Plain and two outpatient locations, in Jamaica Plain and Quincy.
Amber Hayes @ ABC Medical
Treatment Center, MD, NP, LDAC, LICSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Reading, MA 01867
ABC Medical is a licensed treament center which offers a scope of services in the behavioral health field. Our organization staff are comprised of psychiatrist/MD, social workers, counselors and psychiatric nurse practitioners. We offer services for children, adults, couples and families and provide medication management, TMS treatments and psychotherapy. Telemedicine services are also available.
ABC Medical is a licensed treament center which offers a scope of services in the behavioral health field. Our organization staff are comprised of psychiatrist/MD, social workers, counselors and psychiatric nurse practitioners. We offer services for children, adults, couples and families and provide medication management, TMS treatments and psychotherapy. Telemedicine services are also available.
The Therapy Center at BGSP
Treatment Center, PsyaD
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
Talking in a therapeutic relationship can free people from troubling patterns of behavior and make it possible for them to have a wider range of choices in life.
Talk - we feel it's still the best medicine. So, if you decide to start therapy, the Therapy Center can offer you long or short-term treatment, whether for one person, a couple, a family or a child/adolescent, at affordable fees. You can usually get an appointment within a week. An initial consultation at the Therapy Center is affordable, confidential, and individualized.
Talking in a therapeutic relationship can free people from troubling patterns of behavior and make it possible for them to have a wider range of choices in life.
Talk - we feel it's still the best medicine. So, if you decide to start therapy, the Therapy Center can offer you long or short-term treatment, whether for one person, a couple, a family or a child/adolescent, at affordable fees. You can usually get an appointment within a week. An initial consultation at the Therapy Center is affordable, confidential, and individualized.
North Shore Counseling Center, Inc
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Beverly, MA 01915
North Shore Counseling Center seeks to provide high quality behavioral health services with an emphasis on compassionate and evidence-based best practices. We serve individuals, couples, families and organizations in a supportive therapeutic environment with our dedicated interdisciplinary staff. We are committed to meeting the changing needs of our community through personalized care.
North Shore Counseling Center seeks to provide high quality behavioral health services with an emphasis on compassionate and evidence-based best practices. We serve individuals, couples, families and organizations in a supportive therapeutic environment with our dedicated interdisciplinary staff. We are committed to meeting the changing needs of our community through personalized care.
Brighton-Allston Mental Health Association
Treatment Center, LICSW, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Brighton, MA 02135
Brighton-Allston Mental Health Association (BAMHA), a program of Italian Home for Children (IHC) is a diverse community mental health agency that has been servicing the Brighton/Allston community and surrounding Metro Boston area since 1964. BAMHA also has an outpatient satellite office in Jamaica Plain. We offer individual and group therapy treatment, psychopharmacology, as well as family and couples counseling services. BAMHA services clients ages 4-80+. Our BAMHA clinicians are trained in various treatment modalities including: traditional psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapy, and play therapy. We also offer In-Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, In-Home Behavioral, and ABA services for children ages 4-20 through our partner Community Based Programs (CBP) at Italian Home. Our clinicians speak over a dozen languages, including Spanish. We now have immediate openings in all of our CBP programs, and offer telehealth services for your convenience and safety.
Brighton-Allston Mental Health Association (BAMHA), a program of Italian Home for Children (IHC) is a diverse community mental health agency that has been servicing the Brighton/Allston community and surrounding Metro Boston area since 1964. BAMHA also has an outpatient satellite office in Jamaica Plain. We offer individual and group therapy treatment, psychopharmacology, as well as family and couples counseling services. BAMHA services clients ages 4-80+. Our BAMHA clinicians are trained in various treatment modalities including: traditional psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapy, and play therapy. We also offer In-Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, In-Home Behavioral, and ABA services for children ages 4-20 through our partner Community Based Programs (CBP) at Italian Home. Our clinicians speak over a dozen languages, including Spanish. We now have immediate openings in all of our CBP programs, and offer telehealth services for your convenience and safety.
Community Services Institute
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01103
Community Services Institute is committed to providing comprehensive mental health services to clients of all ages. We understand that individuals and families may face various challenges in their lives, and we strive to provide effective therapeutic interventions to support their physical and emotional well-being. Our services include family therapy, marriage counseling, child/teen therapy, and geriatric counseling. Through family therapy, we help families improve their communication skills and strengthen their relationships. Our marriage counseling services aim to enhance marital relationships and resolve conflicts. With a focus on child and teen therapy, we help them overcome their emotional and behavioral difficulties, and improve their overall development and well-being. We understand that our clients may face various issues and have different needs, such as social anxiety and communication skills challenges. Therefore, we offer tailored interventions to address the specific concerns of each client. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, where clients can feel comfortable and confident in sharing their experiences.
Community Services Institute is committed to providing comprehensive mental health services to clients of all ages. We understand that individuals and families may face various challenges in their lives, and we strive to provide effective therapeutic interventions to support their physical and emotional well-being. Our services include family therapy, marriage counseling, child/teen therapy, and geriatric counseling. Through family therapy, we help families improve their communication skills and strengthen their relationships. Our marriage counseling services aim to enhance marital relationships and resolve conflicts. With a focus on child and teen therapy, we help them overcome their emotional and behavioral difficulties, and improve their overall development and well-being. We understand that our clients may face various issues and have different needs, such as social anxiety and communication skills challenges. Therefore, we offer tailored interventions to address the specific concerns of each client. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, where clients can feel comfortable and confident in sharing their experiences.
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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.