Are You Concerned About Your Child’s Behavior?

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is a Behavioral Consultant?

 A Behavior Consultant is a person who by a combination of academic training and practical experience, has learned to effectively apply the principles of behavior management and behavior modification to a variety of individuals in a variety of situations.

 

What services do you offer? I design individual behavior plans and interventions for children with difficult to manage behavior. I will also evaluate a current behavior plan to help determine if it addresses the issues at hand. This can be done on an in home basis or an office consultation. I will work with school personnel or other children’s services organizations. Additionally, I conduct cooperative play groups and prepare customized individual anger management assistance. I also offer individual social skills training as well as providing traditional Child & Adolescent & Family Therapy.

 

Are you a therapist?  Yes, I am licensed in the state of Texas as a Professional Counselor.  The idea of therapy is to help the individual gain some insight into their behavior and use this information as a basis for behavior change. In my role as a behavior specialist, my focus is on using principles of behavior management to assist individuals in managing difficult to manage behavior. Often what some children and parents need is not a long, involved therapeutic experience, but rather a plan or simple tips to help make their daily lives easier. While my service is not a substitute for therapy, it is a great supplement to the psychotherapeutic process.

 

Is the service expensive? Like any private service rendered by a competent professional, there may be a fair amount of cost involved. The actual cost depends largely on the difficulty of the situation and the amount of follow up services needed by the child’s caregivers. The cost should not be viewed as an expense, but rather as an investment in the child’s future. A child that is helped to gain a greater measure of control over their behavior now, will be better suited to manage themselves in school, home and social situations in the future. Please see my fee schedule for a more detailed explanation of my fees and information about insurance filing.

 

 

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