Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Brawley, CA
Hello, I am Dani Castleberry a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a passion for all folks from all walks of life with most of my experience being with teenagers, young adults, and older adults. I approach all client's as their own individual experts while serving as a guide. Some focus areas have been Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, life transitions, addiction, parenthood, and postpartum challenges.As a trained social worker I guide my practice utilizing Systems Theory.
Hello, I am Dani Castleberry a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a passion for all folks from all walks of life with most of my experience being with teenagers, young adults, and older adults. I approach all client's as their own individual experts while serving as a guide. Some focus areas have been Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, life transitions, addiction, parenthood, and postpartum challenges.As a trained social worker I guide my practice utilizing Systems Theory.
An ideal patient is one that is ready to change! Coming with a growth mindset and an open heart will allow the work to carry through and beyond session time. I work best with a team, so someone who is open to bringing everyone to the table in service of their needs. I have specialities in autism, ADHD, oncology, grief, and general health psychology. Excited to announce I am now taking insurance with Aetna in both CT and CA!
An ideal patient is one that is ready to change! Coming with a growth mindset and an open heart will allow the work to carry through and beyond session time. I work best with a team, so someone who is open to bringing everyone to the table in service of their needs. I have specialities in autism, ADHD, oncology, grief, and general health psychology. Excited to announce I am now taking insurance with Aetna in both CT and CA!
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I work individuals who are navigating trauma related symptoms, ADHD, ODD, substance use, and the everyday challenges of growing into themselves.
I believe therapy should feel like a partnership. Together, we’ll look at what’s getting in your way, build practical tools that actually fit your life, and create a path that feels grounded, doable, and hopeful. You’ll always know you have someone in your corner who listens deeply, challenges you when needed, and keeps the focus on solutions—not shame.
I work individuals who are navigating trauma related symptoms, ADHD, ODD, substance use, and the everyday challenges of growing into themselves.
I believe therapy should feel like a partnership. Together, we’ll look at what’s getting in your way, build practical tools that actually fit your life, and create a path that feels grounded, doable, and hopeful. You’ll always know you have someone in your corner who listens deeply, challenges you when needed, and keeps the focus on solutions—not shame.
We believe that therapy is an opportunity for enhancing the functioning of individuals and families because everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. We are sensitive to our diverse community and strive to honor everyone’s beliefs and cultural values offering services tailored to meet the needs of our clients.
We believe that therapy is an opportunity for enhancing the functioning of individuals and families because everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. We are sensitive to our diverse community and strive to honor everyone’s beliefs and cultural values offering services tailored to meet the needs of our clients.
Everyone needs support sometimes—and I’m here to help. I work with ages 7–25, helping navigate life’s challenges with care, compassion, and understanding. Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, or parent–child struggles, we’ll work together to find healing, growth, and a sense of empowerment along your journey. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe therapy should be a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to make positive changes.
Everyone needs support sometimes—and I’m here to help. I work with ages 7–25, helping navigate life’s challenges with care, compassion, and understanding. Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, or parent–child struggles, we’ll work together to find healing, growth, and a sense of empowerment along your journey. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe therapy should be a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to make positive changes.
Mental health, addiction, and trauma are challenges that can be addressed and healed through appropriate psychotherapy. With over thirteen years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, each with unique needs, goals, and struggles. This experience has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of how to recognize and effectively treat a wide range of mental health conditions.
Mental health, addiction, and trauma are challenges that can be addressed and healed through appropriate psychotherapy. With over thirteen years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, each with unique needs, goals, and struggles. This experience has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of how to recognize and effectively treat a wide range of mental health conditions.
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I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Are you struggling with concentration difficulties, procrastination, or low motivation? Are you wondering if you or your child may have ADHD, depression, or anxiety? As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in comprehensive psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations to help you gain clarity and move forward with confidence. I offer evidence-based testing for ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities for children, teens, and adults, as well as full psychological evaluations for anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and other psychological concerns in San Diego and CA.
Are you struggling with concentration difficulties, procrastination, or low motivation? Are you wondering if you or your child may have ADHD, depression, or anxiety? As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in comprehensive psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations to help you gain clarity and move forward with confidence. I offer evidence-based testing for ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities for children, teens, and adults, as well as full psychological evaluations for anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and other psychological concerns in San Diego and CA.
Are you concerned your child is demonstrating delays in milestones, such as speech and motor skills? Is your child demonstrating symptoms of poor attention/concentration, difficulties establishing peer relationships, difficulty learning or is not progressing in school as expected? Does your child have a history of a head injury or any other medical concerns that caused a decline/loss of skills? If any of the above are a concern, then perhaps, a neuropsychological evaluation would assist in understanding your child's current functioning and specific strengths and weaknesses. Please feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation .
Are you concerned your child is demonstrating delays in milestones, such as speech and motor skills? Is your child demonstrating symptoms of poor attention/concentration, difficulties establishing peer relationships, difficulty learning or is not progressing in school as expected? Does your child have a history of a head injury or any other medical concerns that caused a decline/loss of skills? If any of the above are a concern, then perhaps, a neuropsychological evaluation would assist in understanding your child's current functioning and specific strengths and weaknesses. Please feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation .
Talking about the past helps - but overcoming anxiety and eating disorders takes more than introspection. My perspective on managing and treating anxiety and disordered eating relies on teaching you therapeutic tools that empower you to approach these issues with skill, strategy, courage, and commitment. Our work together is rooted in the small steps that get you closer to what is you want to see be different in your life, or the outcome you want and deserve. Once you learn how your anxiety works (it’s freaking sneaky), plus gain the skills to know what to do when worry pops up, you can finally face what has seemed so overwhelming.
Talking about the past helps - but overcoming anxiety and eating disorders takes more than introspection. My perspective on managing and treating anxiety and disordered eating relies on teaching you therapeutic tools that empower you to approach these issues with skill, strategy, courage, and commitment. Our work together is rooted in the small steps that get you closer to what is you want to see be different in your life, or the outcome you want and deserve. Once you learn how your anxiety works (it’s freaking sneaky), plus gain the skills to know what to do when worry pops up, you can finally face what has seemed so overwhelming.
Growing up and surviving today is challenging! Children and adults just want to feel safe in their environment around people they trust. They often don’t quite know who they want to be or where they will go in this life and it is always changing. However, one thing rings true for all people that I have worked with and it is to be heard, from of a place of compassion. From a holistic lens, I meet my clients where they are and offer a variety of modalities based on need. The heart of my practice is exploring deep rooted issues that present as anxiety/depression/anger that impact people's identity.
Growing up and surviving today is challenging! Children and adults just want to feel safe in their environment around people they trust. They often don’t quite know who they want to be or where they will go in this life and it is always changing. However, one thing rings true for all people that I have worked with and it is to be heard, from of a place of compassion. From a holistic lens, I meet my clients where they are and offer a variety of modalities based on need. The heart of my practice is exploring deep rooted issues that present as anxiety/depression/anger that impact people's identity.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
Whether you've had a long struggle with your emotions, or just want a little help overcoming a recent difficulty, finding the right person to help makes a big difference. We believe in combining compassion and empathy, with therapies that have been proven to work by clinical researchers. We teach children, teens, and adults effective skills for changing behaviors, and provide the support and encouragement needed along the way. Through this process, you can overcome feelings of depression, isolation, shame, and fear while also building confidence in your strengths and gaining tools to overcome future challenges.
Whether you've had a long struggle with your emotions, or just want a little help overcoming a recent difficulty, finding the right person to help makes a big difference. We believe in combining compassion and empathy, with therapies that have been proven to work by clinical researchers. We teach children, teens, and adults effective skills for changing behaviors, and provide the support and encouragement needed along the way. Through this process, you can overcome feelings of depression, isolation, shame, and fear while also building confidence in your strengths and gaining tools to overcome future challenges.
Help Therapy | Mental Health Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, NP, PNP
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Help Therapy boasts a network of more than 150 licensed clinical psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and NPs, spanning over 100 specialties and treatment areas. Services we provide including psychotherapy, psychological evaluations and psychiatric services. By completing an intake form on HelpTherapy.com, you'll be paired with a therapist tailored to your specific treatment requirements, insurance coverage, and location preferences. You have the flexibility to choose how you'd like to connect with your provider—whether in-person, online, or via phone.
Help Therapy boasts a network of more than 150 licensed clinical psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and NPs, spanning over 100 specialties and treatment areas. Services we provide including psychotherapy, psychological evaluations and psychiatric services. By completing an intake form on HelpTherapy.com, you'll be paired with a therapist tailored to your specific treatment requirements, insurance coverage, and location preferences. You have the flexibility to choose how you'd like to connect with your provider—whether in-person, online, or via phone.
NOW Accepting IN-Person/Virtual Appointments. The decision to enter into therapy is very personal. My goal is to help you resolve obstacles in your life that are creating additional pain. I work with adults and adolescents in an individual and group counseling setting. This allows me to provide guidance for clients to resolve pain from difficult events and will come out with stronger coping strategies and self-care. We can't change our past experiences or current diagnostics, but we can work together to better understand and work with the challenges in your life.
NOW Accepting IN-Person/Virtual Appointments. The decision to enter into therapy is very personal. My goal is to help you resolve obstacles in your life that are creating additional pain. I work with adults and adolescents in an individual and group counseling setting. This allows me to provide guidance for clients to resolve pain from difficult events and will come out with stronger coping strategies and self-care. We can't change our past experiences or current diagnostics, but we can work together to better understand and work with the challenges in your life.
My priorities as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist are to provide excellent care and professional therapy services to all families. I have been honored to work with exceptional families, adolescents and children in an outpatient psychiatry setting. I have extensive experience in working with children from age 4 to 19 year old adolescents, as well as with their families. My areas of expertise are the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, and autism. In addition, I'm trained to provide psychotherapy to adults presenting with a variety of difficulties which adversely affect their lives.
My priorities as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist are to provide excellent care and professional therapy services to all families. I have been honored to work with exceptional families, adolescents and children in an outpatient psychiatry setting. I have extensive experience in working with children from age 4 to 19 year old adolescents, as well as with their families. My areas of expertise are the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, and autism. In addition, I'm trained to provide psychotherapy to adults presenting with a variety of difficulties which adversely affect their lives.
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy Private DBT IOP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBT IOP
San Diego, CA 92108
When your child or young adult is self-harming, suicidal, explosive, or spiraling despite therapy or medication, weekly counseling is not enough. If you are worried about safety, repeated crises, or hospitalization, intensive treatment may be needed now.
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy provides full, comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — one of the most effective treatments for chronic suicidality, self-harm, and severe emotional dysregulation. Our private DBT Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) delivers structured, high-support care for teens and young adults whose lives feel chaotic, unsafe, or out of control.
When your child or young adult is self-harming, suicidal, explosive, or spiraling despite therapy or medication, weekly counseling is not enough. If you are worried about safety, repeated crises, or hospitalization, intensive treatment may be needed now.
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy provides full, comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — one of the most effective treatments for chronic suicidality, self-harm, and severe emotional dysregulation. Our private DBT Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) delivers structured, high-support care for teens and young adults whose lives feel chaotic, unsafe, or out of control.
At some point in our lives we have difficulties and need help to explore those feelings for a better understanding and learn how to have a tool kit to deal with those difficulties. I work with everyone regardless or race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and age. As human's we are constantly growing and learning, so let's learn!
At some point in our lives we have difficulties and need help to explore those feelings for a better understanding and learn how to have a tool kit to deal with those difficulties. I work with everyone regardless or race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and age. As human's we are constantly growing and learning, so let's learn!
As a dedicated child and adolescent therapist, I believe that healing and self-discovery happen through experience, not just conversation. In my practice, I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where young minds can explore their emotions and thoughts through various expressive modalities. Utilizing techniques such as drawing, role play, pantomime, storytelling, play therapy, movements, dance, poetry, and music, I help children and adolescents engage with their inner world in a way that feels natural and supportive.
As a dedicated child and adolescent therapist, I believe that healing and self-discovery happen through experience, not just conversation. In my practice, I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where young minds can explore their emotions and thoughts through various expressive modalities. Utilizing techniques such as drawing, role play, pantomime, storytelling, play therapy, movements, dance, poetry, and music, I help children and adolescents engage with their inner world in a way that feels natural and supportive.
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
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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.