Behavioral Therapy

Behavioral Therapy for Children: How Mobile Therapy Centers of America Can Help

Behavioral Therapy for Children: How Mobile Therapy Centers of America Can Help

May 24, 2023 mtcus

Behavioral Therapy for Children: How Mobile Therapy Centers of America Can Help Mobile Therapy Centers (MTC) is committed to providing the best Behavioral Therapy services to children in need. With a team of experienced and certified therapists, we help children overcome a range of behavioral and emotional challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. In […]

9 Compelling Reasons Why Becoming a Behavioral Therapist Could Be Your Best Career Move

9 Compelling Reasons Why Becoming a Behavioral Therapist Could Be Your Best Career Move

April 13, 2023 mtcus

9 Compelling Reasons Why Becoming a Behavioral Therapist Could Be Your Best Career Move Picture yourself as a key in a world full of locks. Some are rusty, others are intricate, and some seem impervious to any attempt at unlocking. But you, as a behavioral therapist, have the unique ability to find the right combination […]

KINDNESS: BEHAVIOR

KINDNESS: BEHAVIOR

January 31, 2022 mtcus

Kindness: Behavior | Behavioral Therapy Techniques When you think of what kindness means to you, what words or actions come to mind? Take a minute to think about the last act of kindness you received. How did it make you feel? Now, take a minute to think about the last act of kindness you showed […]

What is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy?

What is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy?

August 2, 2021 mtcus

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a therapy developed by Albert Ellis (AE) and is based on the belief that cognition (thinking), emotive (emotions/feelings) and behavior (acts) are homogenous and holistic (Ellis & MacLaren, 2011). In addition, within the process wherewith we “think-feel-act,” we find ourselves as being functional or dysfunctional, rational (self-helping) or irrational […]

Setting Goals With a Behavior Contract

Setting Goals With a Behavior Contract

June 4, 2019 mtcus

Are you and your child having a difficult time following through with goals? If you answered yes…a “Behavior Contract” may be for you! A Behavior Contract is an oral or written agreement between at least two people to determine goals and list responsibilities to help achieve it. The contract usually includes the target behavior, agreed […]

Elaina Pagliarulo AACOTA/L, AAT Handler

Elaina is a part of our MTC Occupational Therapy Department and received an education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, McHenry County College, and Husson University. She has a strong passion for working with both animals and children. Elaina has always wanted to incorporate both of these passions into her career and is incredibly excited to bring Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) to Mobile Therapy Centers!

MTC's Therapy Dog: Rocky

Rocky is an Australian Mountain Doodle who loves to learn, play, and meet new people. Rocky joined our MTC team when he was just 8 weeks old and has been training to support the clients of MTC from day one. His kind and loving nature makes him the perfect match for Animal-Assisted Therapy, and Rocky can not wait to meet all his new friends through the MTC AAT program!