Problematic sexual behavior (PSB) is sexualized behavior in children and adolescents that’s developmentally inappropriate or potentially harmful to those impacted by the behavior.

Specialized Care Coordination helps to ensure that children who initiate or are affected by PSB, and their families, have access to specialized medical and mental health services.

Referral Process

State Central Registry (NJ DCP&P) 1-877-652-2873

Types of Treatment

PSB-CBT

- For adolescents (13 or older) initiating PSB.

- For children(12 and under) initiating  PSB.

Trauma Focused CBT: for youth affected by PSB at any age.

Who provides treatment and recommendations?

Licensed Clinicians trained in PSB- CBT and TF-CBT modalities. After an initial evaluation, treatment

recommendations may include individual, group, and/or family counseling.

Regional Diagnostic Treatment Centers provide medical evaluations. Tri County’s Center is

Dorothy B. Hersch in New Brunswick.