Behavioral Issues Treatment Centers in Franklin, MA

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Norwood Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, MD, PMHNP, LICSW, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038
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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Mountainside Addiction Treatment Center
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment can save your or a loved one’s life. Having helped thousands of individuals suffering with substance abuse and alcoholism, Mountainside is the foremost comprehensive, innovative addiction rehabilitation treatment center in the Northeast. Our mission is to elevate the standard in comprehensive drug and alcoholism addiction treatment in order to provide an unequaled rehabilitation experience for our clients.
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment can save your or a loved one’s life. Having helped thousands of individuals suffering with substance abuse and alcoholism, Mountainside is the foremost comprehensive, innovative addiction rehabilitation treatment center in the Northeast. Our mission is to elevate the standard in comprehensive drug and alcoholism addiction treatment in order to provide an unequaled rehabilitation experience for our clients.
(866) 622-0583 View (866) 622-0583

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Turnbridge
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Sherborn, MA 01770
Turnbridge is a nationally acclaimed provider of mental health and dual diagnosis treatment programs for adolescents (14-17) and young adults (18+). Turnbridge offers clients and their family members the comprehensive treatment services, consultation, and education needed to gain diagnostic clarity, assess executive functioning, and initiate whole-person healing. The Turnbridge treatment campuses are beautiful, welcoming, home-like environments in which clients, parents, and leading clinicians form an alliance focused on identifying the root causes of mental health conditions and address some of the most complex behavioral health problems. Our team of highly trained doctors, researchers, psychometricians, and psychotherapists provide an extraordinary level of personalized attention. Our houses and grounds are continuously monitored and staffed and combine fun activities with advanced clinical therapies to help clients have an enjoyable treatment experience while learning to manage the symptoms of their conditions.
Turnbridge is a nationally acclaimed provider of mental health and dual diagnosis treatment programs for adolescents (14-17) and young adults (18+). Turnbridge offers clients and their family members the comprehensive treatment services, consultation, and education needed to gain diagnostic clarity, assess executive functioning, and initiate whole-person healing. The Turnbridge treatment campuses are beautiful, welcoming, home-like environments in which clients, parents, and leading clinicians form an alliance focused on identifying the root causes of mental health conditions and address some of the most complex behavioral health problems. Our team of highly trained doctors, researchers, psychometricians, and psychotherapists provide an extraordinary level of personalized attention. Our houses and grounds are continuously monitored and staffed and combine fun activities with advanced clinical therapies to help clients have an enjoyable treatment experience while learning to manage the symptoms of their conditions.
(475) 252-8424 View (475) 252-8424
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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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Castlebrook Counseling Services, Inc.
Treatment Center, LICSW
Verified Verified
Milford, MA 01757
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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Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Milford, MA 01757
Our Mental Health Outpatient Programs are designed to provide short-term stabilization and resolution for adolescent and adult individuals suffering from a crisis or exacerbation of their psychiatric condition. Our programs allow you to receive treatment while still maintaining an active and independent lifestyle at school, work, or in the community at large. Our goal is to help you get back to living your life as quickly and productively as possible. We assist in aftercare arrangements to set you up for success
Our Mental Health Outpatient Programs are designed to provide short-term stabilization and resolution for adolescent and adult individuals suffering from a crisis or exacerbation of their psychiatric condition. Our programs allow you to receive treatment while still maintaining an active and independent lifestyle at school, work, or in the community at large. Our goal is to help you get back to living your life as quickly and productively as possible. We assist in aftercare arrangements to set you up for success
(508) 504-9569 View (508) 504-9569
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Healing Heroes Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Walpole, MA 02081
(781) 328-9875 View (781) 328-9875

Online Treatment Centers

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Greater Boston Addiction Centers - GBAC
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Needham, MA 02494
We take a cognitive-behavioral approach to first address a person’s thoughts and emotions before helping them achieve the behavior changes they’re looking for.
Anyone struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol needs professional support to heal and recover. Greater Boston Addiction Centers is here to help. Our substance abuse rehab programs provide daytime outpatient and evening intensive outpatient drug treatment programs to help you or your loved one rebuild and restore hope.
We take a cognitive-behavioral approach to first address a person’s thoughts and emotions before helping them achieve the behavior changes they’re looking for.
Anyone struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol needs professional support to heal and recover. Greater Boston Addiction Centers is here to help. Our substance abuse rehab programs provide daytime outpatient and evening intensive outpatient drug treatment programs to help you or your loved one rebuild and restore hope.
(508) 392-5279 View (508) 392-5279
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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.
(413) 307-4642 View (413) 307-4642
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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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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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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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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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Dana Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Hanover, MA 02339
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.
(781) 590-3525 View (781) 590-3525
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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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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Crown Adolescent Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Norwell, MA 02061
We provide an evidence-based, comprehensive approach to help teens who have experienced trauma or abuse, have emotional or behavioral issues, or are struggling with substance use.
Adolescent mental health treatment programs, such as our adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) at Crown Adolescent Health, provide a safe and supportive environment where teens can access comprehensive mental health care. A PHP is designed to help teens manage their symptoms and learn the skills needed to improve their emotional well-being. Through therapy, medication management, and group activities, PHP provides adolescents with individualized care and the resources necessary for healing. We focus on providing a warm, engaging, and supportive atmosphere so teens feel comfortable and secure as they work towards their goals. Call us today at 888.557.1552 to learn more about our mental health treatment programs for adolescents and help your child find their way to wellness.
We provide an evidence-based, comprehensive approach to help teens who have experienced trauma or abuse, have emotional or behavioral issues, or are struggling with substance use.
Adolescent mental health treatment programs, such as our adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) at Crown Adolescent Health, provide a safe and supportive environment where teens can access comprehensive mental health care. A PHP is designed to help teens manage their symptoms and learn the skills needed to improve their emotional well-being. Through therapy, medication management, and group activities, PHP provides adolescents with individualized care and the resources necessary for healing. We focus on providing a warm, engaging, and supportive atmosphere so teens feel comfortable and secure as they work towards their goals. Call us today at 888.557.1552 to learn more about our mental health treatment programs for adolescents and help your child find their way to wellness.
(781) 429-3646 View (781) 429-3646
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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 are 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 are 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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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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Psych Garden
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478
We treat addictions and all problems warranting change with the most cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and medications, delivered by kind, approachable people. We specialize in complex, combined addictions and psychiatric issues including bipolar and other mood disorders, opiate, alcohol and other addictions, personality disorders and more. A team that might include a psychiatrist, nurse, therapist, family therapist and case manager help you figure out the best way to improve safety and functioning, and set the course for lasting change. We try to keep you moving forwards, limiting inpatient detox or hospitalization through support and sophisticated pharmacology. Because force creates resistance, we enhance your motivation, determination and skill through reason, compassion, and step-wise success. We work on many levels, depending on where your strengths and preferences are and what feels the greatest bang for the buck: neurobiological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, vocational, social and existential. We work efficiently, but know that sometimes rapid transformation is achieved when we slow down, attend, feel. We want you to leave feeling better, being better at feeling, and with biology, skills and relationships that will sustain your recovery.
We treat addictions and all problems warranting change with the most cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and medications, delivered by kind, approachable people. We specialize in complex, combined addictions and psychiatric issues including bipolar and other mood disorders, opiate, alcohol and other addictions, personality disorders and more. A team that might include a psychiatrist, nurse, therapist, family therapist and case manager help you figure out the best way to improve safety and functioning, and set the course for lasting change. We try to keep you moving forwards, limiting inpatient detox or hospitalization through support and sophisticated pharmacology. Because force creates resistance, we enhance your motivation, determination and skill through reason, compassion, and step-wise success. We work on many levels, depending on where your strengths and preferences are and what feels the greatest bang for the buck: neurobiological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, vocational, social and existential. We work efficiently, but know that sometimes rapid transformation is achieved when we slow down, attend, feel. We want you to leave feeling better, being better at feeling, and with biology, skills and relationships that will sustain your recovery.
(857) 598-9688 View (857) 598-9688

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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.