Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Psychiatrists in 10026
Nefertiti Isoke
Psychiatric Nurse, RN, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10026
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been conducting therapy for over twenty years. While doing this work, I became aware of the severe shortage of providers able to prescribe psychotropic medication and its detrimental impact on my client's mental health. So, I decided to return to school to provide more integrated care. I became a registered nurse (RN) in 2020 and will complete NYU’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program in May 2024. I am currently completing my practicum at Dr. Robin Lowey & Associates, providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been conducting therapy for over twenty years. While doing this work, I became aware of the severe shortage of providers able to prescribe psychotropic medication and its detrimental impact on my client's mental health. So, I decided to return to school to provide more integrated care. I became a registered nurse (RN) in 2020 and will complete NYU’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program in May 2024. I am currently completing my practicum at Dr. Robin Lowey & Associates, providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
Walker Daniel Keenan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10026
Not accepting new clients
Overcoming mental health challenges can seem insurmountable; however, the first and often most difficult step is to get help. Reading this means you are on your way to healing and you should be proud of that. I am a Black queer psychiatrist that understands that folks from all backgrounds experience challenges and do so uniquely. My style is empathetic, warm, nonjudgmental, and unassuming and the therapeutic approach we will use together is tailored to fit your specific needs. I am committed to working together to tackle depression, relational stress, ADHD, anxiety, and many other issues arising related to your well-being.
Overcoming mental health challenges can seem insurmountable; however, the first and often most difficult step is to get help. Reading this means you are on your way to healing and you should be proud of that. I am a Black queer psychiatrist that understands that folks from all backgrounds experience challenges and do so uniquely. My style is empathetic, warm, nonjudgmental, and unassuming and the therapeutic approach we will use together is tailored to fit your specific needs. I am committed to working together to tackle depression, relational stress, ADHD, anxiety, and many other issues arising related to your well-being.
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Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Psychiatrists
What is the most effective treatment for oppositional defiant disorder?
The treatment of Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) will involve multiple approaches designed to help both the youngster and their parents, sometimes including medication. A therapist will help a child learn ways to regulate their emotions, curb their impulsiveness, and counteract anger, defiance, and disruption, while showing parents ways to bring these lessons into their home. A technique designed for children with conditions like ODD, known as Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), may also be used. CPS addresses a child’s concerns and rewards appropriate responses while discouraging harsh punishment or criticism.
How does treatment for oppositional defiant disorder work?
Treatment for ODD addresses the issues underlying a child’s defiance and disruption, the emotional regulation and impulse-control skills they lack, and the way adults respond to them. ODD therapy is based on the idea that children with the disorder understand the difference between right and wrong, that they want to behave well, and that, with help, they can. By responding to the child with empathy instead of harsh criticism, ignoring nonviolent behaviors, and rewarding positive actions, a therapist, and the other adults in a child’s life, can help children improve their behavior.
How long does therapy for oppositional defiant disorder take?
Therapy for oppositional defiant disorder is not a short-term undertaking. Depending on the severity of a child’s symptoms, their age, the presence of other conditions like ADHD, anxiety or a mood disorder, and their family dynamic, it can take months before improvement is noted. The cooperation of parents and teachers is crucial, because the skills learned in therapy must be practiced in real-world situations, with all their potential triggers.
Does oppositional defiant disorder go away?
ODD can remit following treatment. ODD is often diagnosed in nursery school, and early intervention is essential for a positive prognosis. In two-thirds of children, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, symptoms resolve within three years.