Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a deep passion for supporting individuals seeking compassionate, effective mental health care.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a deep passion for supporting individuals seeking compassionate, effective mental health care.
Dr. Saavedra Hernandez is excited to welcome new clients and foster healing through her compassionate, evidence-based approach. As a licensed psychologist with extensive experience, her main focus is on children, adolescents, and young adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma, and sleep issues. Her dedication extends to supporting chronically ill youth and their families as they navigate diagnoses and treatment. Clients seek her guidance to find balance, build resilience, and achieve a fulfilling life amidst their struggles.
Dr. Saavedra Hernandez is excited to welcome new clients and foster healing through her compassionate, evidence-based approach. As a licensed psychologist with extensive experience, her main focus is on children, adolescents, and young adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma, and sleep issues. Her dedication extends to supporting chronically ill youth and their families as they navigate diagnoses and treatment. Clients seek her guidance to find balance, build resilience, and achieve a fulfilling life amidst their struggles.
Rahnama primarily treats children with behavioral and anxiety disorders including oppositional-defiant disorder ( ODD), social anxiety, and selective mutism.
Dr. Rahnama has advanced training in reproductive grief and loss. She works with parents who are considering or have undergone a TFMR through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. She is completing training to become a Certified TFMR Specialist, an internationally recognized designation for providers who work with pregnancy loss, fetal anomaly and TFMR.
Rahnama primarily treats children with behavioral and anxiety disorders including oppositional-defiant disorder ( ODD), social anxiety, and selective mutism.
Dr. Rahnama has advanced training in reproductive grief and loss. She works with parents who are considering or have undergone a TFMR through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. She is completing training to become a Certified TFMR Specialist, an internationally recognized designation for providers who work with pregnancy loss, fetal anomaly and TFMR.
You might look like you're managing just fine on the outside, but inside, it’s a different story—waves of anxiety, a heaviness you can’t explain, or an edge of irritability that keeps catching you off guard. Maybe you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. With a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, I help clients untangle the emotional knots that keep them from feeling fully present and alive.
You might look like you're managing just fine on the outside, but inside, it’s a different story—waves of anxiety, a heaviness you can’t explain, or an edge of irritability that keeps catching you off guard. Maybe you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. With a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, I help clients untangle the emotional knots that keep them from feeling fully present and alive.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in helping individuals navigate the complexities of anxiety, relationships, trauma, and the unique challenges faced by children, teens, and young adults. My approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment theory, and trauma-informed care, all while maintaining a strengths-based perspective that empowers clients to discover and harness their inherent capabilities. My areas of specialization include: Anxiety & social anxiety; Relationship dynamics; Trauma recovery; Issues related to school.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in helping individuals navigate the complexities of anxiety, relationships, trauma, and the unique challenges faced by children, teens, and young adults. My approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment theory, and trauma-informed care, all while maintaining a strengths-based perspective that empowers clients to discover and harness their inherent capabilities. My areas of specialization include: Anxiety & social anxiety; Relationship dynamics; Trauma recovery; Issues related to school.
Alik Segal, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am committed to helping people have better relationships. I love working with couples and parenting issues because people are not to be alone. Parenting is a lifelong journey and can be improved not just for young and middle-aged parents with minor children, but also for adult children with aging parents. I work on these issues with individuals, couples, and families.
Alik Segal, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am committed to helping people have better relationships. I love working with couples and parenting issues because people are not to be alone. Parenting is a lifelong journey and can be improved not just for young and middle-aged parents with minor children, but also for adult children with aging parents. I work on these issues with individuals, couples, and families.
I believe you're here for a reason, and that God has a purpose for you. Depression, anxiety, marital issues, eating disorders, and many other problems, keep us from living full lives. I became a therapist because I have a passion for helping people who are hurting, and want more out of life. I believe my greatest strength is helping people find the missing keys needed to make positive change. I believe I connect well with my clients by not judging them and by empathizing with their struggles. I am passionate about helping people find the happiness they're looking for.
I believe you're here for a reason, and that God has a purpose for you. Depression, anxiety, marital issues, eating disorders, and many other problems, keep us from living full lives. I became a therapist because I have a passion for helping people who are hurting, and want more out of life. I believe my greatest strength is helping people find the missing keys needed to make positive change. I believe I connect well with my clients by not judging them and by empathizing with their struggles. I am passionate about helping people find the happiness they're looking for.
Debra Padmini Bergman Therapy For The Soul
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Therapy is a process of self-discovery that often entails delving into past relationships and trauma to uncover their affect on our relationships with ourselves, our families and the outside world. My work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families is designed to restore trust, joy & zest and to develop meaningful connections and skills to thrive-mindfulness, authenticity & inner strength. As a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist, I work with an attachment focused interpersonal neurobiological approach creating a safe space to nurture individuals, couples and families in any orientation or socio-economic status.
Therapy is a process of self-discovery that often entails delving into past relationships and trauma to uncover their affect on our relationships with ourselves, our families and the outside world. My work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families is designed to restore trust, joy & zest and to develop meaningful connections and skills to thrive-mindfulness, authenticity & inner strength. As a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist, I work with an attachment focused interpersonal neurobiological approach creating a safe space to nurture individuals, couples and families in any orientation or socio-economic status.
Hi there, I’m Michael! a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of clinical psychotherapy experience and more than 20 years in the behavioral and mental health field. I provide evidence-based, compassionate care for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, ASD, and relationship issues. I also support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of cultural transition and offer therapy in English, Kurdish, and Farsi. My approach is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and focused on personalized growth and healing.
Hi there, I’m Michael! a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of clinical psychotherapy experience and more than 20 years in the behavioral and mental health field. I provide evidence-based, compassionate care for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, ASD, and relationship issues. I also support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of cultural transition and offer therapy in English, Kurdish, and Farsi. My approach is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and focused on personalized growth and healing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 20 years of professional work experience in the field of social work. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, parenting issues, depression, among other issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, empathy, and compassion.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 20 years of professional work experience in the field of social work. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, parenting issues, depression, among other issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, empathy, and compassion.
My name is Maricella Campuzano and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the metro area of Los Angeles. I am a trauma-focused therapist who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults, specifically those in at-risk populations. I have over a decade of experience treating adolescents, adults, and families in underserved populations, specifically at-risk youth. I also have extensive experience working with adolescents on probation, recently incarcerated, or transitioning back into the community. My expertise further lies with those who struggle with PTSD, C-PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, and other mood disorders.
My name is Maricella Campuzano and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the metro area of Los Angeles. I am a trauma-focused therapist who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults, specifically those in at-risk populations. I have over a decade of experience treating adolescents, adults, and families in underserved populations, specifically at-risk youth. I also have extensive experience working with adolescents on probation, recently incarcerated, or transitioning back into the community. My expertise further lies with those who struggle with PTSD, C-PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, and other mood disorders.
My name is Elizabeth Velasquez and I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
My name is Elizabeth Velasquez and I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Hi, I’m Itzel, a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in California. Specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I help individuals manage emotional challenges, improve relationships, and enhance well-being. With Master’s degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy (USC) and Public Health (UCLA), and 20 years of experience in health and safety leadership, I understand the balance between personal well-being and leadership responsibilities.
Hi, I’m Itzel, a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in California. Specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I help individuals manage emotional challenges, improve relationships, and enhance well-being. With Master’s degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy (USC) and Public Health (UCLA), and 20 years of experience in health and safety leadership, I understand the balance between personal well-being and leadership responsibilities.
Hello Reader.......If you are experiencing issues with relationship changes, loss, transition/stress, anxiety, continuing sadness and lack of energy, I would like to work with you to understand, clarify, and begin a change process to provide a way out of feeling "stuck" and helpless. I look forward to talking with you to address your needs and concerns. Our goal? Build your strengths and confidence to get your self moving in the directions of satisfaction and security.
Hello Reader.......If you are experiencing issues with relationship changes, loss, transition/stress, anxiety, continuing sadness and lack of energy, I would like to work with you to understand, clarify, and begin a change process to provide a way out of feeling "stuck" and helpless. I look forward to talking with you to address your needs and concerns. Our goal? Build your strengths and confidence to get your self moving in the directions of satisfaction and security.
Many are hurting in their day to day life, sometimes the hurt is personal as is depression, anxiety, poor esteem, grief and loss; other times the struggle is a relational one within partnerships, in marriage or with children, family or friends. Healing is possible though often times we are unsure of where to begin. I am here to help you take the first steps towards your personal healing and or to guide you in additional movements forward. You can thrive and not just survive but it all starts with the first step.
Many are hurting in their day to day life, sometimes the hurt is personal as is depression, anxiety, poor esteem, grief and loss; other times the struggle is a relational one within partnerships, in marriage or with children, family or friends. Healing is possible though often times we are unsure of where to begin. I am here to help you take the first steps towards your personal healing and or to guide you in additional movements forward. You can thrive and not just survive but it all starts with the first step.
Hi there, I'm Randy! I have specialized for over 14+ years in work with children, teens, and their families, and I am accepting clients along those lines. It is no picnic being young in the 2020s. Your therapist is your greatest ally, biggest fan, and strongest cheerleader. I welcome the chance to be that for you, and help you figure out what's going on. I have been around long enough to borrow from all major approaches. I take a humanistic approach that focuses on the client being the center of attention.
Hi there, I'm Randy! I have specialized for over 14+ years in work with children, teens, and their families, and I am accepting clients along those lines. It is no picnic being young in the 2020s. Your therapist is your greatest ally, biggest fan, and strongest cheerleader. I welcome the chance to be that for you, and help you figure out what's going on. I have been around long enough to borrow from all major approaches. I take a humanistic approach that focuses on the client being the center of attention.
Hi, I’m Shelly Sonner, a Marriage and Family Therapist at A Place To Turn. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not like yourself lately? I am dedicated to helping individuals build self-understanding, confidence, and emotional balance. I work with clients who struggle with things like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, intrusive thoughts, and being overwhelmed with life. I take a holistic approach to help my clients better understand their thoughts and navigate life’s challenges. Together, we’ll build tools for resilience, stronger relationships, and lasting growth.
Hi, I’m Shelly Sonner, a Marriage and Family Therapist at A Place To Turn. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not like yourself lately? I am dedicated to helping individuals build self-understanding, confidence, and emotional balance. I work with clients who struggle with things like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, intrusive thoughts, and being overwhelmed with life. I take a holistic approach to help my clients better understand their thoughts and navigate life’s challenges. Together, we’ll build tools for resilience, stronger relationships, and lasting growth.
I have over 20 years experience in working with children, adolescents and families with various backgrounds and socioeconomic status. My specialty and passion is in working with parents in helping them become the best parents they can be; including managing behavior problems at home and school, co-parenting, family therapy and Child-Parent dyadic Psychotherapy. I am able to provide therapy in both Hebrew and English. To accommodate the local Jewish community, I have available appointment times on Sunday, in addition to weekdays.
I have over 20 years experience in working with children, adolescents and families with various backgrounds and socioeconomic status. My specialty and passion is in working with parents in helping them become the best parents they can be; including managing behavior problems at home and school, co-parenting, family therapy and Child-Parent dyadic Psychotherapy. I am able to provide therapy in both Hebrew and English. To accommodate the local Jewish community, I have available appointment times on Sunday, in addition to weekdays.
I have extensive experience working with teenage and young adult populations; I have worked in a variety of therapeutic settings and am very familiar with the needs facing teenage and young adult populations. Given my experience, I have developed a therapeutic approach that aligns with the needs of these populations; I pride myself on a non-traditional approach to therapy, and focus primarily on meeting my clients where they are. I value providing a safe, comfortable space for teens and young adults to be themselves. I have always found that mental health is as important as physical health and should be treated as such.
I have extensive experience working with teenage and young adult populations; I have worked in a variety of therapeutic settings and am very familiar with the needs facing teenage and young adult populations. Given my experience, I have developed a therapeutic approach that aligns with the needs of these populations; I pride myself on a non-traditional approach to therapy, and focus primarily on meeting my clients where they are. I value providing a safe, comfortable space for teens and young adults to be themselves. I have always found that mental health is as important as physical health and should be treated as such.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and young adults with depression, anxiety and life stress. I have experience working with clients with diverse and intersecting identities and strongly value integrating evidence-based treatments into the fabric of their lives. I believe that each individual is the expert on themselves and I work to tailor and integrate therapeutic skills into clients’ lives in creative and effective ways.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and young adults with depression, anxiety and life stress. I have experience working with clients with diverse and intersecting identities and strongly value integrating evidence-based treatments into the fabric of their lives. I believe that each individual is the expert on themselves and I work to tailor and integrate therapeutic skills into clients’ lives in creative and effective ways.
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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.


