Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in 30322
Laura Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30322 (Online Only)
I can help you explore & discover a sense of peace and tranquility by establishing coping skills, empowerment & developing treatment goals! You are just a few steps away from your transformation and living out your best version of self! Taking that first step to asking for help takes a lot of courage, so I'd like to express how courageous it is to get to this point. My approach is supportive, kind, and powerful as you and I journey together on your path to healing.
I can help you explore & discover a sense of peace and tranquility by establishing coping skills, empowerment & developing treatment goals! You are just a few steps away from your transformation and living out your best version of self! Taking that first step to asking for help takes a lot of courage, so I'd like to express how courageous it is to get to this point. My approach is supportive, kind, and powerful as you and I journey together on your path to healing.
Diahann JohnBaptiste
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MPA, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30322 (Online Only)
I am glad you decided to read my profile. My name is Diahann JohnBaptiste, and I am a license Professional Counselor based in Newnan, Georgia. I have over 10 years of direct counseling experience, and over 20 years of experience working in the mental healthcare industry (i.e. administrative Program Coordinator for Psychiatry Residency Education at Emory University for 14.5 years). Over the years, I have worked in a variety of settings (private practice, adult outpatient clinic, domestic violence shelter, youth detention facility, and crisis stabilization units) attending to my clients' mental health care needs.
I am glad you decided to read my profile. My name is Diahann JohnBaptiste, and I am a license Professional Counselor based in Newnan, Georgia. I have over 10 years of direct counseling experience, and over 20 years of experience working in the mental healthcare industry (i.e. administrative Program Coordinator for Psychiatry Residency Education at Emory University for 14.5 years). Over the years, I have worked in a variety of settings (private practice, adult outpatient clinic, domestic violence shelter, youth detention facility, and crisis stabilization units) attending to my clients' mental health care needs.
Shretta Rhone
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30322
I provide ongoing counseling services to positively impact the lives of the members of our communities. Clients are given tools to enable them to make the necessary changes to move their lives forward. As a therapist, I lend a helping hand to enable clients to become stronger, more functional individuals and family members. I am a warm, caring therapist who creates the optimum environment for my clients to grow. My approach is person centered, warm and inviting.
I provide ongoing counseling services to positively impact the lives of the members of our communities. Clients are given tools to enable them to make the necessary changes to move their lives forward. As a therapist, I lend a helping hand to enable clients to become stronger, more functional individuals and family members. I am a warm, caring therapist who creates the optimum environment for my clients to grow. My approach is person centered, warm and inviting.
Bertrina Olivia West Al-Mahdi
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30322
Life is often tough & can be very stressful & overwhelming. Challenges are often thrown our way & we struggle with finding ways to cope. Hi, my name is Dr. O, I am a U. S. Navy veteran with a doctorate degree in International Psychologist. I am the Clinical Director of Out of the Box, CCC, a mom, a wife, & I'm here to help. I understand the difficulties of navigating the challenges of life while trying to hold it all together. I specialize in working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children facing emotional, cognitive, & social challenges as a result of trauma. When most people think about trauma, they usually
Life is often tough & can be very stressful & overwhelming. Challenges are often thrown our way & we struggle with finding ways to cope. Hi, my name is Dr. O, I am a U. S. Navy veteran with a doctorate degree in International Psychologist. I am the Clinical Director of Out of the Box, CCC, a mom, a wife, & I'm here to help. I understand the difficulties of navigating the challenges of life while trying to hold it all together. I specialize in working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children facing emotional, cognitive, & social challenges as a result of trauma. When most people think about trauma, they usually
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Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists
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.