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When Behavior Tells a Story: How Emotional Struggles Show Up Differently in Kids and Teens

When Behavior Tells a Story: How Emotional Struggles Show Up Differently in Kids and Teens

by Karen Majdalani | Nov 3, 2025 | Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

When a child starts acting out in class, suddenly shuts down socially, or their grades take a nosedive, it’s tempting to label the behavior as “defiant,” “lazy,” or “attention-seeking.” But often, those surface-level symptoms are just the tip of the iceberg—signs that...

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Karen Majdalani

Karen Majdalani, LMFT (Lic. #132761) holds Master’s degrees in Psychoanalysis and in Marriage and Family Therapy, and has been practicing since 2015. She co-founded O’Neill Counseling with Sean O’Neill to provide affordable, insurance-based therapy for families, children, teens, and couples in Orange County. At O’Neill Counseling, she leads a team of associate therapists with diverse expertise, including trauma recovery, EMDR therapy, anxiety and depression treatment, and child and adolescent disorders. Karen is passionate about creating a safe and supportive space for growth, healing, and connection.

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