Is your child unruly, impulsive and defiant? Are they strong-willed, aggressive or fearful? Do you notice signs of temperamental behavior or learning difficulties? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your child may benefit from counseling.

Concerning Childhood Behaviors

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.

What to Do

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. There can be many indicators that it is time to consider counseling. You don’t have to wait until behaviors feel unmanageable. Call CCS today to schedule your child’s first appointment!

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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.