Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in 78741
Melanie Cephas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78741
Hi! My name is Melanie Cephas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Texas working with clients via Telehealth. I am a therapist who specializes in working with individuals between the ages of 12-30 that struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, unresolved past trauma, stress, grief/loss, relationship issues, and lack of social and communication skills. I use a variety of various interventions, such as EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, and multiple other therapies and techniques to meet each client's individual needs.
Hi! My name is Melanie Cephas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Texas working with clients via Telehealth. I am a therapist who specializes in working with individuals between the ages of 12-30 that struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, unresolved past trauma, stress, grief/loss, relationship issues, and lack of social and communication skills. I use a variety of various interventions, such as EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, and multiple other therapies and techniques to meet each client's individual needs.
Austin Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78741
Finding answers, resolutions, and ultimately healing in the middle of some of life's most difficult times can be challenging. Help is about being guided to internal solutions that may be hidden by the intensity of the pain or the complexity of the challenge. Austin Counseling Associates can help. As practitioners of counseling arts, we are deeply committed to being present, connected, creative, and caring. Through the use of these attributes, we seek to guide clients down a path of discovery...a path to healing one's self. We are currently accepting new patients for individual, couples, and family therapy.
Finding answers, resolutions, and ultimately healing in the middle of some of life's most difficult times can be challenging. Help is about being guided to internal solutions that may be hidden by the intensity of the pain or the complexity of the challenge. Austin Counseling Associates can help. As practitioners of counseling arts, we are deeply committed to being present, connected, creative, and caring. Through the use of these attributes, we seek to guide clients down a path of discovery...a path to healing one's self. We are currently accepting new patients for individual, couples, and family therapy.
Psychological Testing: Immigration, ADHD, MMPI
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78741
Houston/Dallas/Round Rock (Bilingual services) Do you need an affordable psychological evaluation and testing services? Dr. July and his associates understand these services can be expensive and that is why we offer affordable fees and a payment plan option. We provide service with the high professional standards that you need for your case. We are experienced in understanding immigration issues. During the process of working with us you will be treated with respect and we will explain the results to you in a way that will help you improve your life.
Houston/Dallas/Round Rock (Bilingual services) Do you need an affordable psychological evaluation and testing services? Dr. July and his associates understand these services can be expensive and that is why we offer affordable fees and a payment plan option. We provide service with the high professional standards that you need for your case. We are experienced in understanding immigration issues. During the process of working with us you will be treated with respect and we will explain the results to you in a way that will help you improve your life.
Britney Watson Eglinton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78741 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with teens and adults of various ages processing trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relationship issues and difficult life transitions. My goal is to be supportive and encouraging to allow my clients to explore what is holding them back in life. My hope is that you feel seen and validated in each session. Therapy is a space where you can open up and identify any anxieties keeping you from being the best you can be. We all have it in us to rise up and take charge of our lives.
I have extensive experience working with teens and adults of various ages processing trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relationship issues and difficult life transitions. My goal is to be supportive and encouraging to allow my clients to explore what is holding them back in life. My hope is that you feel seen and validated in each session. Therapy is a space where you can open up and identify any anxieties keeping you from being the best you can be. We all have it in us to rise up and take charge of our lives.
Brenda Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78741 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life is full of change and it can become overwhelming to manage at times. So much so, that they make other areas of our life much more difficult. By gaining awareness of our thought process and emotions, we can create healthier responses to life stressors. I am here to provide support and guidance in your journey of self-discovery. We can work together in creating a healthier version of you whether that's professionally, emotionally, spiritually, or socially.
Life is full of change and it can become overwhelming to manage at times. So much so, that they make other areas of our life much more difficult. By gaining awareness of our thought process and emotions, we can create healthier responses to life stressors. I am here to provide support and guidance in your journey of self-discovery. We can work together in creating a healthier version of you whether that's professionally, emotionally, spiritually, or socially.
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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.