Therapists in 91723
Dr. Lauren Franks
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91723
At Brighter Future, we are are passionate about helping kids to grow, learn, and heal so that they can experience a full and joyful life. Your kiddos and teens are uniquely special and I want to lessen their struggles so everyone can see that, including them! I truly believe that investing in therapy will create a lasting, positive impact for them, and for you. It may be time to make the decision to begin therapy for you or your child if they have: significant life changes; poor attention and concentration; traumatic events; defiant behavior; frequent worrying; depressed mood; issues with peers; or challenges with school.
At Brighter Future, we are are passionate about helping kids to grow, learn, and heal so that they can experience a full and joyful life. Your kiddos and teens are uniquely special and I want to lessen their struggles so everyone can see that, including them! I truly believe that investing in therapy will create a lasting, positive impact for them, and for you. It may be time to make the decision to begin therapy for you or your child if they have: significant life changes; poor attention and concentration; traumatic events; defiant behavior; frequent worrying; depressed mood; issues with peers; or challenges with school.
Jennifer Vermillion
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91723
I integrate Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to change how we think about the things that happen to us in order to live a fuller, more satisfying lives.
IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY! Weekend and evening openings! Something that sets me apart from other therapists is that I bring valuable life experience that greatly compliments my therapeutic style. I know first hand personally and professionally, the value in having a safe, warm place to process our daily struggles and I strive to provide that to every one of my clients. My clients find comfort in learning they have my unconditional support as we work as a team. Clients describe me as compassionate, knowledgeable, humorous, and honest. Children and I get along wonderfully!
I integrate Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to change how we think about the things that happen to us in order to live a fuller, more satisfying lives.
IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY! Weekend and evening openings! Something that sets me apart from other therapists is that I bring valuable life experience that greatly compliments my therapeutic style. I know first hand personally and professionally, the value in having a safe, warm place to process our daily struggles and I strive to provide that to every one of my clients. My clients find comfort in learning they have my unconditional support as we work as a team. Clients describe me as compassionate, knowledgeable, humorous, and honest. Children and I get along wonderfully!
Aaron White
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91723
My experience and training entails Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Welcome, my name is Aaron White, MA, LPCC. I started The Authentic Project Counseling for my passion in assisting people live an authentic lifestyle. This includes developing a sustainable wellbeing, and incorporating self-perspective. I feel that with therapy, it is one of the best ways to do so. You will be able to identify, process and work through any challenges that are impacting your life. I look forward to collaborating with you through this process.
My experience and training entails Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Welcome, my name is Aaron White, MA, LPCC. I started The Authentic Project Counseling for my passion in assisting people live an authentic lifestyle. This includes developing a sustainable wellbeing, and incorporating self-perspective. I feel that with therapy, it is one of the best ways to do so. You will be able to identify, process and work through any challenges that are impacting your life. I look forward to collaborating with you through this process.
Dr. Elizabeth J. James
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91723
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I possess the qualifications and experience to assist you in identifying your goals and managing difficult life events. My experience working with adults, adolescents, and children has allowed for an understanding of various presenting issues and feelings, while providing the psychotherapy services required for each individual, couple, family or group. Through listening, exploring and processing, I have been successful in helping individuals manage depression and anxiety, overcome grief and loss, manage addiction, increase self-esteem, and develop the communication and adaptive skills necessary to achieve their goals and improve their relationships.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I possess the qualifications and experience to assist you in identifying your goals and managing difficult life events. My experience working with adults, adolescents, and children has allowed for an understanding of various presenting issues and feelings, while providing the psychotherapy services required for each individual, couple, family or group. Through listening, exploring and processing, I have been successful in helping individuals manage depression and anxiety, overcome grief and loss, manage addiction, increase self-esteem, and develop the communication and adaptive skills necessary to achieve their goals and improve their relationships.
Sarah Beth Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91723
At times we all struggle to find the words to express what we feel. Children can find healing and resolution for issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, parental divorce and life adjustments through talk, play, and art therapy. I desire for clients, of all ages, to feel seen, heard, and valued as they are encouraged to express themselves; verbally, visually, or both.
At times we all struggle to find the words to express what we feel. Children can find healing and resolution for issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, parental divorce and life adjustments through talk, play, and art therapy. I desire for clients, of all ages, to feel seen, heard, and valued as they are encouraged to express themselves; verbally, visually, or both.
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Behavioral Issues Therapists
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.