Childhood Behavioral Issues: What Can You Do?

Childhood behavioral issues are not uncommon. In fact, acting out is often a part of growing up for many children. While this may be common, these behaviors are not meant to impact how your child functions or interacts with others. There can be many indicators that it is time to consider counseling. If you are concerned about your child’s behaviors it may be wise to consult with a professional.

How Common are Behavioral Health Conditions in Children?

Most young children have the tendency to be occasionally mischievous, rebellious or even reckless. It can be perfectly “normal” for young people to be naughty, stubborn and boisterous from time to time. However, when this behavior is persistent, intense or damaging to themselves or others, it may be time to intervene.

Harvard Medical School reports that “about 1 in 5 children and adolescents in any given year meet the criteria for a mental, emotional, or behavioral health disorder, a figure that has been trending upwards”. Behavioral health conditions are not uncommon in children, if you are concerned it’s okay to ask for help.

CCS Can Help

You aren’t alone, reaching out to a licensed professional can make a world of difference. Carolina Counseling Services in Durham, North Carolina contracts with licensed therapists and psychiatric professionals. You don’t have to wait until behaviors feel unmanageable.

A licensed therapist can complete a thorough assessment and help you determine the best course of action in addressing your child’s concerns. Therapy can be a wonderful place to learn effective skills and improve behavioral functioning. Psychiatric medication management can also be a powerful intervention in treating symptoms, especially if your child’s behavior is related to depression, anxiety, ADHD etc.

Providers are in network with most major insurances including Aetna, Aetna State Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and many more. Call CCS today to schedule your child’s first appointment!

Jaime Johnson Fitzpatrick LCMHCS, LCAS is one of the Owners and Vice Presidents of Carolina Counseling Services. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist in the State of North Carolina as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in State of New York. Jaime is also certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and utilizes various other approaches in her practice.