Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

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Dr. Bahar Rahnama
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Hi there! I am a licensed child psychologist based out of West Los Angeles, California. It is my greatest privilege to dedicate my life’s work to repairing key family relationships and facilitating impactful and long-lasting systemic change. Through extensive and comprehensive treatment experience resolving acute pediatric disorders including oppositional-defiant disorder ( ODD), disruptive-mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), and selective mutism, I am confident in my ability to anchor families to stable waters.
Hi there! I am a licensed child psychologist based out of West Los Angeles, California. It is my greatest privilege to dedicate my life’s work to repairing key family relationships and facilitating impactful and long-lasting systemic change. Through extensive and comprehensive treatment experience resolving acute pediatric disorders including oppositional-defiant disorder ( ODD), disruptive-mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), and selective mutism, I am confident in my ability to anchor families to stable waters.
(310) 868-2145 View (310) 868-2145
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Sara Sherman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Many caregivers have trouble understanding and managing their child’s behavior. I will strengthen your relationship with your child by teaching you how they think, and empowering you to change how they behave. My specialties include ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, developmental disabilities, grief, OCD, oppositional defiance, and trauma.
Many caregivers have trouble understanding and managing their child’s behavior. I will strengthen your relationship with your child by teaching you how they think, and empowering you to change how they behave. My specialties include ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, developmental disabilities, grief, OCD, oppositional defiance, and trauma.
(323) 207-1752 View (323) 207-1752
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Bree Jenkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90024
I also have extensive experience working with adolescents with mood disorders, behavioral problems, ADHD, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
"We need never be hopeless because we can never be irreparably broken." I want to help you fulfill your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self. Call me for a free phone consultation and let's connect to get you the most out of therapy. I partner with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships. I specialize in helping women and men struggling with low self-esteem, boundary setting, disordered eating, weight, and body issues, poor anger control, commitment, trust and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I also have extensive experience working with adolescents with mood disorders, behavioral problems, ADHD, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
"We need never be hopeless because we can never be irreparably broken." I want to help you fulfill your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self. Call me for a free phone consultation and let's connect to get you the most out of therapy. I partner with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships. I specialize in helping women and men struggling with low self-esteem, boundary setting, disordered eating, weight, and body issues, poor anger control, commitment, trust and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
(310) 601-4425 View (310) 601-4425
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Jamila Hankins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia focused on providing services to individuals and families. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work and a PhD. in Social Work: Policy, Planning and Administration and have over 10 years of experience providing clinical services to children, teens and families. The onset of my career began with helping children and families within a community mental health setting as well as those involved in the child welfare system. My clients have a wide range of concerns including: Anxiety, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia focused on providing services to individuals and families. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work and a PhD. in Social Work: Policy, Planning and Administration and have over 10 years of experience providing clinical services to children, teens and families. The onset of my career began with helping children and families within a community mental health setting as well as those involved in the child welfare system. My clients have a wide range of concerns including: Anxiety, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
(786) 321-9643 View (786) 321-9643
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Danielle Cornacchio
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Dr. Cornacchio is a clinical psychologist specializing in assessing & treating childhood mental health problems. She has particular expertise in treating childhood anxiety and behavioral disorders. Dr. Cornacchio delivers treatment that is high quality and science-backed. She is a certified Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist, the gold standard treatment for early childhood behavior problems (e.g., ODD). Dr. Cornacchio has a particular expertise in the treatment of childhood selective mutism and OCD, two disorders lacking available expert care.
Dr. Cornacchio is a clinical psychologist specializing in assessing & treating childhood mental health problems. She has particular expertise in treating childhood anxiety and behavioral disorders. Dr. Cornacchio delivers treatment that is high quality and science-backed. She is a certified Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist, the gold standard treatment for early childhood behavior problems (e.g., ODD). Dr. Cornacchio has a particular expertise in the treatment of childhood selective mutism and OCD, two disorders lacking available expert care.
(661) 338-5710 View (661) 338-5710
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Yesenia Perez Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025  (Online Only)
Life transitions can be difficult and lead to an array of emotions ultimately impacting your mental health. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anger, sadness, stress, worry, confusion or a particular life change, it can be helpful to obtain services from a mental health professional. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 11 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults. I am trained in multiple treatment modalities used to address issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and oppositional behaviors.
Life transitions can be difficult and lead to an array of emotions ultimately impacting your mental health. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anger, sadness, stress, worry, confusion or a particular life change, it can be helpful to obtain services from a mental health professional. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 11 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults. I am trained in multiple treatment modalities used to address issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and oppositional behaviors.
(310) 929-6088 View (310) 929-6088
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Hope Empowers Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90016
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Kern County. I have treated both adults, adolescents, and couples who have struggled with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, bipolar, ODD, and relational stressors. I also enjoy working with transitional youth between the ages of 16-21yrs old assisting with goal setting and developing meaningful living. I further have experience working with clients on spiritual and faith matters.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Kern County. I have treated both adults, adolescents, and couples who have struggled with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, bipolar, ODD, and relational stressors. I also enjoy working with transitional youth between the ages of 16-21yrs old assisting with goal setting and developing meaningful living. I further have experience working with clients on spiritual and faith matters.
(661) 475-8072 View (661) 475-8072
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Joel Zamora
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Currently, I work with adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, and oppositional behaviors.
Hello! My name is Joel Zamora and I am a Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) that utilizes Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients meet their therapeutic goals. I work with adolescents and adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relational issues.
Currently, I work with adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, and oppositional behaviors.
Hello! My name is Joel Zamora and I am a Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) that utilizes Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients meet their therapeutic goals. I work with adolescents and adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relational issues.
(818) 514-1934 View (818) 514-1934
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Zobra Hemphill-Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90011
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavioral issues? Have you found yourself feeling stuck or unable to create change? Therapy can help you cope with these challenges and set you up for future success. I find a positive and trusting client-therapist relationship to be the most essential component of the therapeutic process and place an emphasis on creating a safe and non-judgmental space for effective reflection and growth. Incorporating humanistic, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches, I work with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, oppositional defiance, high-risk behavior, and family dynamics.
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavioral issues? Have you found yourself feeling stuck or unable to create change? Therapy can help you cope with these challenges and set you up for future success. I find a positive and trusting client-therapist relationship to be the most essential component of the therapeutic process and place an emphasis on creating a safe and non-judgmental space for effective reflection and growth. Incorporating humanistic, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches, I work with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, oppositional defiance, high-risk behavior, and family dynamics.
(424) 233-1039 View (424) 233-1039
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Luis Lomeli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Hello, my name is Luis Lomeli, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Los Angeles, California servicing clients statewide via telehealth. Over the years I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults to assist with managing issues of anxiety, stress, depression, acculturation, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and other modalities. My focus is to assist my clients in discovering their strengths and build upon them in order to reach their goals.
Hello, my name is Luis Lomeli, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Los Angeles, California servicing clients statewide via telehealth. Over the years I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults to assist with managing issues of anxiety, stress, depression, acculturation, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and other modalities. My focus is to assist my clients in discovering their strengths and build upon them in order to reach their goals.
(213) 228-3898 View (213) 228-3898
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Sarah Tayebi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90041  (Online Only)
I feel honored to join you in the therapeutic process of self-discovery, healing, and acceptance of your limitless worth. My work is designed to support you in tuning into your body and mind to access peace from within. I work with adults, children, and families who are challenged with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, and conflict in relationships. Regardless of what brings you into the room, you can expect that our time together will offer a safe space where you can explore the learning from your past that may not serve you and find skills that support your unique healing process.
I feel honored to join you in the therapeutic process of self-discovery, healing, and acceptance of your limitless worth. My work is designed to support you in tuning into your body and mind to access peace from within. I work with adults, children, and families who are challenged with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, and conflict in relationships. Regardless of what brings you into the room, you can expect that our time together will offer a safe space where you can explore the learning from your past that may not serve you and find skills that support your unique healing process.
(323) 990-4376 View (323) 990-4376
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Courtney L Pender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045
It helps to have a safe place to process feelings, work on relationships, and better understand patterns of behavior when feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Together through exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences we can work through obstacles and develop new coping skills that allow you to move forward in a healthy happy manner.
It helps to have a safe place to process feelings, work on relationships, and better understand patterns of behavior when feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Together through exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences we can work through obstacles and develop new coping skills that allow you to move forward in a healthy happy manner.
(855) 308-4289 View (855) 308-4289
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Scott Tommey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90010
I work from a psychoanalytic perspective with children, adolescents, and adults struggling from a variety of issues, including difficulty with intimacy and relatedness, recognizing and expressing emotional needs, feelings of loneliness or emptiness, self-destructive or self sabotaging behaviors, or repeating painful life problems with little sense of control. Since children and adolescents have not yet fully developed the capacity to talk about their emotional experience, difficulties tend to show in their behaviors, such as opposition, defiance, poor grades, or turning to drugs. In my work with adults I offer individual or couples therapy in a safe and nonjudgemental atmosphere.
I work from a psychoanalytic perspective with children, adolescents, and adults struggling from a variety of issues, including difficulty with intimacy and relatedness, recognizing and expressing emotional needs, feelings of loneliness or emptiness, self-destructive or self sabotaging behaviors, or repeating painful life problems with little sense of control. Since children and adolescents have not yet fully developed the capacity to talk about their emotional experience, difficulties tend to show in their behaviors, such as opposition, defiance, poor grades, or turning to drugs. In my work with adults I offer individual or couples therapy in a safe and nonjudgemental atmosphere.
(310) 256-2808 View (310) 256-2808
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Devyn Amos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049  (Online Only)
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.
(747) 836-3117 View (747) 836-3117
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Maaya Ota
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Hypnotherapist who truly enjoy helping people live their lives to their full potential. 初めまして。1999年よりアメリカ在住、2008年より臨床心理セラピストをしております。I see challenges in life as opportunities for growth, and invitation to better ourselves. I have a masters degree in clinical psychology and working in the mental health field for over a decade helping clients achieve successful results. 一人で悩みを抱えることはありません。一緒に解決策を探していきましょう。
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Hypnotherapist who truly enjoy helping people live their lives to their full potential. 初めまして。1999年よりアメリカ在住、2008年より臨床心理セラピストをしております。I see challenges in life as opportunities for growth, and invitation to better ourselves. I have a masters degree in clinical psychology and working in the mental health field for over a decade helping clients achieve successful results. 一人で悩みを抱えることはありません。一緒に解決策を探していきましょう。
(213) 315-6302 View (213) 315-6302
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Joshua Carroll
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I work with adults, children, teens, and families to address relational conflicts, behavioral and academic problems, and general family dysfunction. I also support parents, and work with them to better understand the underlying causes of their children's acting-out, self-harming, and/or self-isolating behaviors.
I work with adults, children, teens, and families to address relational conflicts, behavioral and academic problems, and general family dysfunction. I also support parents, and work with them to better understand the underlying causes of their children's acting-out, self-harming, and/or self-isolating behaviors.
(213) 984-4684 View (213) 984-4684
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Juliet Lardizabal Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90020  (Online Only)
Welcome! Know that it takes tremendous courage to seek professional help. In psychotherapy, I provide you with safety, empathy and understanding. In the safety of a therapeutic relationship, you can go past the fear, blaming and guilt, you can go to the place of hurt and suffering as you make sense of your problems or in the struggles of your loved one. In the safety of my presence, you can sit with your emotional pain and suffering while increasing your ability to solve problems and your innate ability to experience hope, happiness and love.
Welcome! Know that it takes tremendous courage to seek professional help. In psychotherapy, I provide you with safety, empathy and understanding. In the safety of a therapeutic relationship, you can go past the fear, blaming and guilt, you can go to the place of hurt and suffering as you make sense of your problems or in the struggles of your loved one. In the safety of my presence, you can sit with your emotional pain and suffering while increasing your ability to solve problems and your innate ability to experience hope, happiness and love.
(626) 498-2211 View (626) 498-2211
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Wesley Du
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Therapy can be FUN, Exciting, and Healing (with hopefully some GOOD belly LAUGHS). I get back to everyone within 1-9 hours. You're hesitant since it's your first time in therapy. You feel empty, hopeless, isolated, and depressed. You DON'T want a therapist who just sits there. You want interaction. You have family trauma that have left you shackled. I can empathize as I have dealt with those same issues too! I help people dealing with depression and anxiety by exploring other possibilities to cope and giving a safe space to fully express themselves honestly and authentically while gaining a sense of individuality.
Therapy can be FUN, Exciting, and Healing (with hopefully some GOOD belly LAUGHS). I get back to everyone within 1-9 hours. You're hesitant since it's your first time in therapy. You feel empty, hopeless, isolated, and depressed. You DON'T want a therapist who just sits there. You want interaction. You have family trauma that have left you shackled. I can empathize as I have dealt with those same issues too! I help people dealing with depression and anxiety by exploring other possibilities to cope and giving a safe space to fully express themselves honestly and authentically while gaining a sense of individuality.
(323) 417-7782 View (323) 417-7782
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Jeannemarie Leone
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Thanks so much for stopping by! Maybe you’re a new or expectant parent who is struggling? Or perhaps you’d like to get support for your child who is having a hard time? I support children and adults in managing overwhelming thoughts and feelings, difficult parent-child relationships, difficult births, traumatic events, etc., in finding relief.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Maybe you’re a new or expectant parent who is struggling? Or perhaps you’d like to get support for your child who is having a hard time? I support children and adults in managing overwhelming thoughts and feelings, difficult parent-child relationships, difficult births, traumatic events, etc., in finding relief.
(310) 361-2480 View (310) 361-2480
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Serina Palomino
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Hello, my name is Serina Palomino. I am an LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) and like to meet my clients where they are utilizing an integrative approach. I provide therapeutic services to children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, divorce, and separation, primarily utilizing CBT, EMDR, art therapy, and play therapy. I primarily provide service to children, teens, and adults experiencing a variety of behavioral health issues, not limited to the following: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, divorce, and separation.
Hello, my name is Serina Palomino. I am an LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) and like to meet my clients where they are utilizing an integrative approach. I provide therapeutic services to children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, divorce, and separation, primarily utilizing CBT, EMDR, art therapy, and play therapy. I primarily provide service to children, teens, and adults experiencing a variety of behavioral health issues, not limited to the following: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, divorce, and separation.
(323) 870-1916 View (323) 870-1916
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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.