Pediatric Care
Behavioral Challenges, Emotional Regulation Support, Oppositional Defiant Disorders
Regulating our emotions is something that everyone must manage as they grow. But when challenging behaviors and strong emotional reactions become frequent or intense, they can disrupt school, friendships, and family life.
Our practice provides evidence-based psychotherapy for children and adolescents experiencing behavioral challenges to help them develop healthier ways to manage emotions, follow expectations, and engage more positively with the world around them.
Support for Children and Adolescents With Behavioral Challenges
We provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for children and adolescents ages 3 - 17 who may be struggling with ongoing behavioral difficulties, emotional dysregulation, or oppositional patterns that affect daily functioning. We work closely with and actively support families by offering guidance, education, and practical strategies to help children feel supported both in and outside of therapy.
Parents often seek care when they notice their child:
- Has frequent outbursts, persistent anger, or difficulty calming down
- Argues often, resists rules, or shows oppositional behavior
- Has trouble following directions or respecting limits and boundaries
- Experiences behavioral challenges that disrupt home life, school, or peer relationships
Support can be helpful whether behavioral concerns have been present for some time or have increased as expectations or demands change with age or environment.
Signs & Symptoms of Behavioral and Emotional Regulation Challenges
Frequent Emotional Outbursts
Intense emotional reactions that feel hard to manage.
Defiance or Opposition
Frequent arguing, rule-challenging, or refusal to follow rules.
Difficulty Accepting Limits
Strong reactions to boundaries or consequences.
Impulsivity
Reacting quickly without thinking, especially when upset.
Low Frustration Tolerance
Strong responses to small setbacks or disappointments.
Conflict With Peers or Adults
Frequent disagreements or strained relationships.
Difficulty Following Rules or Routines
Challenges with structure, transitions, or expectations.
Emotional Sensitivity
Intense emotions that are hard to express or regulate.
Expert Psychological Care Designed Around Your Child
Evidence-based psychotherapy is tailored to your child and may include:
Developmentally appropriate behavioral and cognitive strategies
Skills for emotional awareness, regulation, and impulse control
Parent guidance and coaching to support consistency and structure at home
Strategies to strengthen communication, problem-solving, and coping skills
Your child’s care includes collaboration with parents, caregivers, schools, and other professionals when appropriate. Our goal is to help your child build self-regulation skills, reduce challenging behaviors, and feel more confident navigating daily life.
Our Process & Support
Initial Consultation
A supportive conversation where parents and children share concerns and goals to establish trust and help guide treatment decisions.
Treatment Planning & Assessments
Your child’s clinician develops a collaborative, individualized treatment plan and discusses whether formal assessments may be helpful.
Treatment & Ongoing Support
Care focuses on building emotional regulation and behavioral skills over time, with regular progress reviews and collaboration with families and schools when appropriate.