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Forge Health - Devens, MA
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Devens, MA 01434
As the first and only behavioral healthcare provider with a proven, national payor-validated ability to drive clinical outcomes that span all areas of health, Forge Health is leading the charge in driving innovation, improving care delivery, and shaping the future of behavioral healthcare.
Forge Health is your vital source for mental health and substance use care. We help people from all walks of life reclaim their lives by providing comprehensive outpatient care that’s convenient to access, affordable to use, and customized to the unique needs of each individual. We're a mission-driven company dedicated to delivering the highest quality affordable, accessible, and effective “one-stop-shop” mental health and substance use care to individuals, families, and communities in need. Forge Health is also proud to provide specialized care programs designed to address the unique culture, preferences, and values of veterans and first responders, cancer patients, and the LGBTQ+ community.
As the first and only behavioral healthcare provider with a proven, national payor-validated ability to drive clinical outcomes that span all areas of health, Forge Health is leading the charge in driving innovation, improving care delivery, and shaping the future of behavioral healthcare.
Forge Health is your vital source for mental health and substance use care. We help people from all walks of life reclaim their lives by providing comprehensive outpatient care that’s convenient to access, affordable to use, and customized to the unique needs of each individual. We're a mission-driven company dedicated to delivering the highest quality affordable, accessible, and effective “one-stop-shop” mental health and substance use care to individuals, families, and communities in need. Forge Health is also proud to provide specialized care programs designed to address the unique culture, preferences, and values of veterans and first responders, cancer patients, and the LGBTQ+ community.
(603) 952-3087 View (603) 952-3087
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Advocates Community Counseling
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Harvard, MA 01451
We support adults, children, and families coping with life’s ups and downs. For more than 30 years, Advocates Community Counseling has served as a safety net for people experiencing difficulties in life. Whether it's support during a difficult time, help coping with the stresses of everyday life, or treatment for addiction and mental health issues, our counselors, clinical nurses, and psychiatrists are here for you.
We support adults, children, and families coping with life’s ups and downs. For more than 30 years, Advocates Community Counseling has served as a safety net for people experiencing difficulties in life. Whether it's support during a difficult time, help coping with the stresses of everyday life, or treatment for addiction and mental health issues, our counselors, clinical nurses, and psychiatrists are here for you.
(978) 772-1846 View (978) 772-1846
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Copernican Clinical Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Acton, MA 01718
At Copernican we utilize a combination of traditional therapy techniques and cutting-edge clinical interventions to help support your treatment experience. Our staff functions as an integrated, CLINICAL TEAM as we coordinate with other professionals in a seamless manner. Our approach to continuity of care that is packed with relevant clinical information. We believe that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. The usual response we receive from other professionals is, "Thanks! You guys are always so helpful."
At Copernican we utilize a combination of traditional therapy techniques and cutting-edge clinical interventions to help support your treatment experience. Our staff functions as an integrated, CLINICAL TEAM as we coordinate with other professionals in a seamless manner. Our approach to continuity of care that is packed with relevant clinical information. We believe that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. The usual response we receive from other professionals is, "Thanks! You guys are always so helpful."
(617) 405-3203 View (617) 405-3203

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Waltham Behavioral Health, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Waltham, MA 02451
At Waltham Behavioral Health we are committed to providing client-centered mental health to individuals of all ages. The WBH team consists of providers with varied areas of expertise including psychologists, licensed clinical social workers specializing in adult, child and adolescent therapy as well as psychopharmacologists available to prescribe to all patients with psychiatric disorders and medication-management needs.
At Waltham Behavioral Health we are committed to providing client-centered mental health to individuals of all ages. The WBH team consists of providers with varied areas of expertise including psychologists, licensed clinical social workers specializing in adult, child and adolescent therapy as well as psychopharmacologists available to prescribe to all patients with psychiatric disorders and medication-management needs.
(781) 570-5129 View (781) 570-5129
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Norwood Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, MD, PMHNP, LICSW, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Norwood, MA 02062
Psychiatry – Evaluation & Psychopharmacology (Medications)/ Individual & Group Psychological Services/ Mindfulness Training/ Psychological/Neuropsychological Screening and Assessment/ Behavior Management/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)/ Parenting Support/Management / Social Skills Training/ Transitional/Vocational Support/ Teletherapy/ Family Therapy/ Anxiety Coping Skills Groups.
To be committed to the wellness of children, their families, and the community through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education. Children are offered a comfortable, safe environment in which they can develop a therapeutic relationship with their therapist, identify the problem that is causing them difficulty, and strengthen coping skills to manage their feelings. Parents will often be seen either by the same therapist or by another therapist to assist them in their child's therapy. Duration of treatment varies. Training Site for William James School of Professional Psychology.
Psychiatry – Evaluation & Psychopharmacology (Medications)/ Individual & Group Psychological Services/ Mindfulness Training/ Psychological/Neuropsychological Screening and Assessment/ Behavior Management/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)/ Parenting Support/Management / Social Skills Training/ Transitional/Vocational Support/ Teletherapy/ Family Therapy/ Anxiety Coping Skills Groups.
To be committed to the wellness of children, their families, and the community through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education. Children are offered a comfortable, safe environment in which they can develop a therapeutic relationship with their therapist, identify the problem that is causing them difficulty, and strengthen coping skills to manage their feelings. Parents will often be seen either by the same therapist or by another therapist to assist them in their child's therapy. Duration of treatment varies. Training Site for William James School of Professional Psychology.
(781) 257-8190 View (781) 257-8190
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Arbour Hospital
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.
(617) 819-0548 View (617) 819-0548
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Brighton-Allston Mental Health Association
Treatment Center, LICSW, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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.
(617) 917-2782 x121 View (617) 917-2782 x121
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PSYCHe, PLLC
Treatment Center, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110
Our aim is to elevate behavioral healthcare expectations by pairing clients with skilled therapists that we expertly hand pick.
We're expert therapists finding expert therapists for our clients. Our job is to pair you with YOUR perfect therapist. We have several Psychologists and Counselors in multiple states in our network that we hand selected. Whether it's one-on-one therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy, we can help. Let us do the hard work that a directory can't do.
Our aim is to elevate behavioral healthcare expectations by pairing clients with skilled therapists that we expertly hand pick.
We're expert therapists finding expert therapists for our clients. Our job is to pair you with YOUR perfect therapist. We have several Psychologists and Counselors in multiple states in our network that we hand selected. Whether it's one-on-one therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy, we can help. Let us do the hard work that a directory can't do.
(615) 933-2637 View (615) 933-2637
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Behavioral Connections
Treatment Center, MS, BCBA, LABA
Not Verified Not Verified
Bridgewater, MA 02324  (Online Only)
Behavioral Connections provides advanced Verbal Behavior/Applied Behavior Analysis services for children with an autism diagnosis.
Behavioral Connections services individuals between the ages of 0-21 with an autism diagnosis. Majority of our clients have significant language delays, which are usually accompanied be behavioral issues (e.g. tantrums, self-injurious behavior, elopement, etc.).
Behavioral Connections provides advanced Verbal Behavior/Applied Behavior Analysis services for children with an autism diagnosis.
Behavioral Connections services individuals between the ages of 0-21 with an autism diagnosis. Majority of our clients have significant language delays, which are usually accompanied be behavioral issues (e.g. tantrums, self-injurious behavior, elopement, etc.).
(781) 352-8047 View (781) 352-8047
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Behavioral Solutions, P.C.
Treatment Center, LICSW, LEP
Verified Verified
Burlington, MA 01803
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.
(781) 296-8100 x203 View (781) 296-8100 x203
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Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
Do you want to transform your life? Do you find that you just can’t let go of your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? Wouldn’t you like to just put it all behind you and move on to living a happier and fuller life? We work with adults, children, and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, behavioral challenges, stress, and much more. We have the clinical expertise to help you heal from trauma. Trauma can be caused by bullying, all forms of discrimination, relationship issues, betrayal, divorce, death, illness, childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, military combat, violent crime, motor vehicle accident, LGBTQ struggles, and so much more. We can help you figure out what would be the best path towards healing.
Do you want to transform your life? Do you find that you just can’t let go of your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? Wouldn’t you like to just put it all behind you and move on to living a happier and fuller life? We work with adults, children, and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, behavioral challenges, stress, and much more. We have the clinical expertise to help you heal from trauma. Trauma can be caused by bullying, all forms of discrimination, relationship issues, betrayal, divorce, death, illness, childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, military combat, violent crime, motor vehicle accident, LGBTQ struggles, and so much more. We can help you figure out what would be the best path towards healing.
(413) 994-0033 View (413) 994-0033
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Behavioral Health Services
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Taunton, MA 02780
Behavioral Health Services has been dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families accomplish their goals and improve their lives for over 20 years. We provide services to individuals in every stage of life, and specialize in a wide variety of behavioral health issues and treatment modalities. Our dedicated team of counselors, staff, and nurse practitioners are committed to identifying individual needs, working through barriers, and developing proactive strategies. We are committed to serving those most in need, especially the vulnerable, the hardest to serve, and those facing multiple challenges. WE CURRENTLY HAVE NO WAITLIST AND ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. WE ALSO DO TELEHEALTH AND TELEPSYCHIATRY.
Behavioral Health Services has been dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families accomplish their goals and improve their lives for over 20 years. We provide services to individuals in every stage of life, and specialize in a wide variety of behavioral health issues and treatment modalities. Our dedicated team of counselors, staff, and nurse practitioners are committed to identifying individual needs, working through barriers, and developing proactive strategies. We are committed to serving those most in need, especially the vulnerable, the hardest to serve, and those facing multiple challenges. WE CURRENTLY HAVE NO WAITLIST AND ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. WE ALSO DO TELEHEALTH AND TELEPSYCHIATRY.
(508) 476-6357 View (508) 476-6357
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Castlebrook Counseling Services, Inc.
Treatment Center, LICSW
Verified Verified
Westborough, MA 01581
We are trained in diverse clinical approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, art therapy, narrative therapy, hypnosis, and others.
Castlebrook Counseling Services, Inc. is a private practice group of independently licensed therapists with a variety of specialties and areas of expertise. We provide personalized, compassionate, and highly effective counseling to support you in meeting the goals you want to achieve. We offer a broad range of services including individual, family, couples, and group therapy, as well as general guidance, coaching, and support.
We are trained in diverse clinical approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, art therapy, narrative therapy, hypnosis, and others.
Castlebrook Counseling Services, Inc. is a private practice group of independently licensed therapists with a variety of specialties and areas of expertise. We provide personalized, compassionate, and highly effective counseling to support you in meeting the goals you want to achieve. We offer a broad range of services including individual, family, couples, and group therapy, as well as general guidance, coaching, and support.
(508) 475-9110 View (508) 475-9110
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New Horizons Medical
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
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 !
(617) 676-0689 View (617) 676-0689
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.
(978) 922-2280 View (978) 922-2280
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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.
(833) 394-7998 View (833) 394-7998
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Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Worcester, MA 01606
The Hospital for Behavioral Medicine (HBM) offers innovative inpatient services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Inpatient services focus on crisis stabilization, medication management, group treatment and discharge/transition planning. Our dedicated staff of doctors, nurses, case managers, and mental health technicians are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care, bringing creativity, expressive arts, and best practices to manage and reduce unsafe behaviors.
The Hospital for Behavioral Medicine (HBM) offers innovative inpatient services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Inpatient services focus on crisis stabilization, medication management, group treatment and discharge/transition planning. Our dedicated staff of doctors, nurses, case managers, and mental health technicians are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care, bringing creativity, expressive arts, and best practices to manage and reduce unsafe behaviors.
(774) 214-2845 View (774) 214-2845
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Atlantic Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Wilmington, MA 01887
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
(978) 645-4088 View (978) 645-4088
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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.
(781) 886-7953 View (781) 886-7953
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Stetson School, an Affiliate of Seven Hills
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
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.
(978) 919-4553 x4139 View (978) 919-4553 x4139

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Behavioral Issues Treatment Centers

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.