Behavioral Therapists for Children in Bangalore
Best Behavioral Therapists for Children in Bangalore
Cadabam's CDC provides comprehensive behavioral therapy services across three Bangalore centers, delivered by trained therapists and supervised by our clinical psychologist. Our behavioral therapy programs include Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for autism, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and emotional issues, parent management training for conduct and behavioral challenges, and social skills group programs. Every program uses evidence-based approaches tailored to the child's specific diagnosis, age, and goals.
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What Our Behavioral Therapists Treat
Our behavioral therapy programs address challenging behaviors in children with autism (aggression, self-injury, elopement, non-compliance), ADHD-related behavioral difficulties (impulsivity, difficulty following rules, task avoidance), conduct disorder and oppositional behavior (defiance, rule-breaking, aggression toward others), anxiety-driven behaviors (avoidance, school refusal, separation difficulties, meltdowns), social skills deficits (difficulty making friends, reading social cues, managing conflict), and emotional regulation challenges (frequent meltdowns, difficulty managing frustration, mood instability).
Our Approach to Behavioral Therapy
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) First
Before implementing any behavioral program, we conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment to understand WHY the child is behaving a certain way. Behavior always serves a function — communication, escape, attention, or sensory needs. Once we understand the function, we can teach the child appropriate replacement behaviors that serve the same need.
ABA for Autism
Our ABA programs use modern, play-based approaches — Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and Pivotal Response Training (PRT) — that look like guided play rather than rigid table-based drills. We focus on building functional communication, social skills, and independence while reducing genuinely harmful behaviors. Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming — we respect each child's individuality.
CBT for Anxiety and Emotions
For children with anxiety, OCD, or emotional regulation difficulties, our therapists use age-adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Children learn to identify thought patterns, challenge unhelpful thinking, develop coping strategies, and gradually face feared situations through structured exposure therapy.
Parent Management Training
Research consistently shows that parent training is the most powerful component of behavioral therapy for children under 10. We train parents in evidence-based strategies — positive reinforcement, clear expectations, consistent consequences, and de-escalation techniques — that multiply the impact of clinic sessions by applying them throughout the child's daily life.
Meet Our Behavioural Therapy Team
Anuja P Varghese, MSc Counselling Psychology — 3 years as a behavioural therapist and Certified ABA Therapist. Supports children with autism and ADHD across communication, social skills, and adaptive behaviour goals. Multilingual (Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil).
Brinda Sridhar, MSc Clinical Psychology — Behavioural therapist with a clinical psychology background. Works with children with behavioural concerns, ADHD, autism, and conduct disorder, using a combination of CBT-informed strategies and structured behaviour modification.
Sudati Krishna, MSc Clinical Psychology, BSc Psychology — Behavioural therapist supporting children with autism, ADHD, conduct disorder, and broader behavioural challenges. Conversational in English, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi.
All behavioural therapy at Cadabam's CDC is supervised by our clinical psychology team so that goals, methods, and progress reviews stay clinically rigorous.
When Should You See a Behavioural Therapist?
Behavioural therapy is most useful when a child's behaviour is consistently making everyday life harder than it should be — for them, for you, or for school. Common reasons families come to us:
- Aggression, self-injury, or elopement (running away) that creates safety concerns
- Persistent defiance, tantrums, or melt-downs beyond the developmentally expected age
- A child with autism who needs structured support to build communication, play, or self-help skills
- A child with ADHD whose impulsivity is disrupting learning and friendships
- Anxiety that shows up as school refusal, avoidance, or constant reassurance-seeking
- Social skill gaps — difficulty making friends, reading social cues, or managing conflict
If you find yourself walking on eggshells, or if school is calling regularly about behaviour, an assessment is worth the time. A functional behaviour assessment will tell us what the behaviour is communicating before any plan is written.
What to Expect in Your First Behavioural Therapy Session
The first appointment is an assessment, not a therapy session. The therapist spends roughly an hour with you and your child — gathering history, observing the child's behaviour in a structured task, and asking detailed questions about when behaviours occur, what tends to come before them, and how the family currently responds.
From there, a functional behaviour assessment (FBA) identifies the function each behaviour serves — communication, escape, attention, or sensory needs. Only then is a therapy plan written, with measurable goals, the appropriate intensity (from one weekly session to intensive ABA), and a parent-coaching schedule so progress generalises to home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between ABA and CBT?
ABA is a specific behavioral approach primarily used for autism — it breaks complex skills into small teachable steps and uses positive reinforcement to build desired behaviors. CBT works with older children who can identify and modify thought patterns — it's used for anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. At Cadabam's CDC, we select the approach based on the child's diagnosis, age, and cognitive level.
Is ABA therapy harmful?
Modern ABA at Cadabam's CDC is fundamentally different from the rigid compliance-based ABA of decades past. Our approach is play-based, child-led, and neurodiversity-affirming. We focus on building functional skills and reducing genuinely harmful behaviors — not suppressing harmless autistic traits. Parent involvement and consent are central to every treatment decision.
How many hours of behavioral therapy does my child need?
This varies significantly. Intensive ABA for young children with autism may involve 15-25 hours per week. CBT for anxiety typically involves 1 session per week for 12-16 weeks. Parent management training is usually 8-12 weekly sessions. Your therapist will recommend the appropriate intensity based on your child's specific needs.
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Available at: JP Nagar | Kanakapura Road | Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore