Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in San Jose, CA
I enjoy working with client's of all ages. I work hard to get to know each of my clients and then create interventions and goals that fit them individually. I believe that you are the author of your own story, and I am just there to help you re-write chapters and create new ones. I enjoy working with young people who want more for their lives but aren't sure how to get there. I am passionate about decreasing stigma around therapy, changing people’s experience of of therapy, or maybe what they believe therapy is like.
I enjoy working with client's of all ages. I work hard to get to know each of my clients and then create interventions and goals that fit them individually. I believe that you are the author of your own story, and I am just there to help you re-write chapters and create new ones. I enjoy working with young people who want more for their lives but aren't sure how to get there. I am passionate about decreasing stigma around therapy, changing people’s experience of of therapy, or maybe what they believe therapy is like.
Many people experience anxiety or sadness at some point in their life. Sometimes these feelings are related to a big change, a new stressor, or a longstanding challenge that has left you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Regardless of what's going on in your life, my goal is to help you better confront, cope with, and recover from difficulties, so that you can live a more fulfilling life. I understand that the idea of therapy can seem intimidating. I see your decision to engage in treatment as a true testament to your strength.
Many people experience anxiety or sadness at some point in their life. Sometimes these feelings are related to a big change, a new stressor, or a longstanding challenge that has left you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Regardless of what's going on in your life, my goal is to help you better confront, cope with, and recover from difficulties, so that you can live a more fulfilling life. I understand that the idea of therapy can seem intimidating. I see your decision to engage in treatment as a true testament to your strength.
I understand that each and every one of us are unique individuals; complex and ever-changing, often affected by family, relationships, work, stress, and even spiritual dynamics. With this is mind, I do my best to create a treatment plan that is as unique as you are. If you feel like we could be a good fit, don’t hesitate to reach out!
I understand that each and every one of us are unique individuals; complex and ever-changing, often affected by family, relationships, work, stress, and even spiritual dynamics. With this is mind, I do my best to create a treatment plan that is as unique as you are. If you feel like we could be a good fit, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Hello! Congratulations for being here! Therapy can feel scary sometimes, but you've already taken the first step in searching for the support you need to start your journey towards a better life. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or the overwhelming stress that life often throws at us, I would be honored to walk beside you and help you navigate through it to get to the other side. Let's reach that light at the end of the tunnel together!
Hello! Congratulations for being here! Therapy can feel scary sometimes, but you've already taken the first step in searching for the support you need to start your journey towards a better life. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or the overwhelming stress that life often throws at us, I would be honored to walk beside you and help you navigate through it to get to the other side. Let's reach that light at the end of the tunnel together!
Thank you for visiting my profile. My role is to help reveal everyone's potential, especially when overlooked and masked from personal pain and trauma. I use strength-based approaches to connect with clients, focusing on their inner resources and agency. I tailor my methods to fit each client's goals and needs, personalizing treatment based on their unique life story and experience. Most importantly, provide a safe environment to help understand and elevate your resiliency and courage.
Thank you for visiting my profile. My role is to help reveal everyone's potential, especially when overlooked and masked from personal pain and trauma. I use strength-based approaches to connect with clients, focusing on their inner resources and agency. I tailor my methods to fit each client's goals and needs, personalizing treatment based on their unique life story and experience. Most importantly, provide a safe environment to help understand and elevate your resiliency and courage.
Are you feeling alone and stuck in the same place? Believe you aren't good enough? Experiencing relationship difficulties? If you’re tired of dealing with your issues on your own, I’m here to work with you and to help you move forward. Exploring your issues by yourself can be overwhelming. By working together, I aim to provide a warm and safe environment to better aid your process of self-discovery and learning. Through collaborative and compassionate therapy sessions, I would like to help you find the power of self-healing, self-resilience and solid calmness will gradually improve your well-being.
Are you feeling alone and stuck in the same place? Believe you aren't good enough? Experiencing relationship difficulties? If you’re tired of dealing with your issues on your own, I’m here to work with you and to help you move forward. Exploring your issues by yourself can be overwhelming. By working together, I aim to provide a warm and safe environment to better aid your process of self-discovery and learning. Through collaborative and compassionate therapy sessions, I would like to help you find the power of self-healing, self-resilience and solid calmness will gradually improve your well-being.
Welcome to Lumi Therapy Group! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 5 years of experience. I provide compassionate and collaborative therapy for adults, teens and children. I’ve supported clients through life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, family stress, and emotional challenges. My work focuses on creating a safe, supportive space where clients of all ages can process their experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing and growth.
Welcome to Lumi Therapy Group! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 5 years of experience. I provide compassionate and collaborative therapy for adults, teens and children. I’ve supported clients through life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, family stress, and emotional challenges. My work focuses on creating a safe, supportive space where clients of all ages can process their experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing and growth.
When our children are dysregulated, struggling and acting out, we can feel overwhelmed and frustrated, not knowing what to do or how to help them. As parents, we need practical tools to manage everyday situations.
It is common for children to experience anxiety, especially during transitions. Getting ready for school, having dinner together, or getting ready for bed are often the most challenging times of day. Maybe your child is struggling to focus and follow directions in class, is defiant at home, has frequent tantrums, is aggressive with their sibling, or has a hard time calming down.
When our children are dysregulated, struggling and acting out, we can feel overwhelmed and frustrated, not knowing what to do or how to help them. As parents, we need practical tools to manage everyday situations.
It is common for children to experience anxiety, especially during transitions. Getting ready for school, having dinner together, or getting ready for bed are often the most challenging times of day. Maybe your child is struggling to focus and follow directions in class, is defiant at home, has frequent tantrums, is aggressive with their sibling, or has a hard time calming down.
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.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
We all have moments when we struggle with emotions and stressors that seem overwhelming at the time and take us away from enjoying all that life has to offer. Utilizing my more than 25 years of experience and training, I will work hand in hand with you to understand and address the problems that have prompted you to seek help. I create a safe and non-judgmental environment to support you or your family as together we discover a path for your healing, growth and change.
We all have moments when we struggle with emotions and stressors that seem overwhelming at the time and take us away from enjoying all that life has to offer. Utilizing my more than 25 years of experience and training, I will work hand in hand with you to understand and address the problems that have prompted you to seek help. I create a safe and non-judgmental environment to support you or your family as together we discover a path for your healing, growth and change.
You don’t need more self-help books or another morning routine from Instagram.
You need real connection and some space to breathe.
In our work together, therapy won’t feel like another task to complete or a performance to nail. It’ll feel like a break. A breath of fresh air. A place where sarcasm, humor, and being 100% yourself are not just allowed — they’re welcome.
I help people like you: smart, creative, driven individuals who are so tired of anxiety and ADHD running the show. Together, we’ll start untangling the thoughts that keep you in panic mode and help you reconnect to yourself — the self that isn’t always in survival mode.
You don’t need more self-help books or another morning routine from Instagram.
You need real connection and some space to breathe.
In our work together, therapy won’t feel like another task to complete or a performance to nail. It’ll feel like a break. A breath of fresh air. A place where sarcasm, humor, and being 100% yourself are not just allowed — they’re welcome.
I help people like you: smart, creative, driven individuals who are so tired of anxiety and ADHD running the show. Together, we’ll start untangling the thoughts that keep you in panic mode and help you reconnect to yourself — the self that isn’t always in survival mode.
Are you dealing with relationship challenges, a transition, such as a death or divorce that is impacting you or your children? Or, have a child who is struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, difficulties at school, or is defiant? If so, I can provide help and support for you. I have enjoyed working in Psychiatry for Kaiser Permanente 21 years seeing children and teens ages 2 - 18 and their parents, performing individual, group and family therapy. Additionally I have maintained a private practice working primarily with Adults.
Are you dealing with relationship challenges, a transition, such as a death or divorce that is impacting you or your children? Or, have a child who is struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, difficulties at school, or is defiant? If so, I can provide help and support for you. I have enjoyed working in Psychiatry for Kaiser Permanente 21 years seeing children and teens ages 2 - 18 and their parents, performing individual, group and family therapy. Additionally I have maintained a private practice working primarily with Adults.
Christian Counseling Collective has provided mental health services, support, and educational training to the Bay Area community for more than 30+ Years. Our team of 50+ therapists are passionate about caring for your emotional, mental, and relational needs through our broad range of clinical expertise. We are here to help!
Christian Counseling Collective has provided mental health services, support, and educational training to the Bay Area community for more than 30+ Years. Our team of 50+ therapists are passionate about caring for your emotional, mental, and relational needs through our broad range of clinical expertise. We are here to help!
We also focus on providing services for our neurodiverse clients struggling with physical, developmental, behavioral/emotional, and sensory challenges including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, ODD, learning difficulties and processing disorders.
Our team consists of experienced, fully-licensed therapists that provide outpatient therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families based on a relational theory framework where each individual can learn the importance of mutual empathy and empowerment within their current relationships. My name is Karina and I am the Co-Founder of Talk-a-While, Child & Family Therapy Center PC. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in working with children and adolescents with neurodiverse challenges; however, I also enjoy working with adults and couples.
We also focus on providing services for our neurodiverse clients struggling with physical, developmental, behavioral/emotional, and sensory challenges including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, ODD, learning difficulties and processing disorders.
Our team consists of experienced, fully-licensed therapists that provide outpatient therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families based on a relational theory framework where each individual can learn the importance of mutual empathy and empowerment within their current relationships. My name is Karina and I am the Co-Founder of Talk-a-While, Child & Family Therapy Center PC. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in working with children and adolescents with neurodiverse challenges; however, I also enjoy working with adults and couples.
I help people who feel lost in their own thoughts finally find peace again. Maybe you’ve been stuck in a cycle of depression, anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, or exhaustion—doing your best to hold everything together while silently wondering, “When will I finally feel okay?” You don’t have to go through this alone anymore. In therapy, I create a space where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what’s really happening beneath the surface. Within a safe and supportive environment, you’ll work to understand the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and strengthen your sense of self-trust.
I help people who feel lost in their own thoughts finally find peace again. Maybe you’ve been stuck in a cycle of depression, anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, or exhaustion—doing your best to hold everything together while silently wondering, “When will I finally feel okay?” You don’t have to go through this alone anymore. In therapy, I create a space where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what’s really happening beneath the surface. Within a safe and supportive environment, you’ll work to understand the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and strengthen your sense of self-trust.
Do you feel stressed or stuck? Do you wish things were different? You can utilize therapy to build alternative ways to cope with life problems and live your life fully.
Do you feel stressed or stuck? Do you wish things were different? You can utilize therapy to build alternative ways to cope with life problems and live your life fully.
Christina Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125
Faith-based, trauma-focused therapist with an eclectic approach because healing is never “one size fits all.” If you’re looking for someone intuitive, attentive, and results-driven, we’ll work well together. This season of life may feel heavy, stress, anxiety, and uncertainty can easily take over. In our work, you’ll learn how to release what no longer serves you, find calm in the chaos, and step into greater clarity, purpose, and focus. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns that hold you back, strengthen resilience, and nurture healthier connections.
Faith-based, trauma-focused therapist with an eclectic approach because healing is never “one size fits all.” If you’re looking for someone intuitive, attentive, and results-driven, we’ll work well together. This season of life may feel heavy, stress, anxiety, and uncertainty can easily take over. In our work, you’ll learn how to release what no longer serves you, find calm in the chaos, and step into greater clarity, purpose, and focus. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns that hold you back, strengthen resilience, and nurture healthier connections.
My name is Bridget Pak and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in San Jose, California and work with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with teens, young adults, and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to help clients make positive changes and work towards becoming their authentic selves.
My name is Bridget Pak and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in San Jose, California and work with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with teens, young adults, and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to help clients make positive changes and work towards becoming their authentic selves.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA, 53160), an Educator with a School Psychologist and a Clear Administrative Credential, and a Lawyer preparing to take the BAR soon. Additionally, I specialize in court-involved therapy and have written a curriculum for co-parenting and parallel parenting education. My approach to counseling is multidisciplinary, integrative, culture-centered, and evidence-based. I prioritize your perspective and unique experiences over a single theoretical approach to counseling. Research shows that such approaches are only valuable when adapted and personalized to fit one’s life experiences.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA, 53160), an Educator with a School Psychologist and a Clear Administrative Credential, and a Lawyer preparing to take the BAR soon. Additionally, I specialize in court-involved therapy and have written a curriculum for co-parenting and parallel parenting education. My approach to counseling is multidisciplinary, integrative, culture-centered, and evidence-based. I prioritize your perspective and unique experiences over a single theoretical approach to counseling. Research shows that such approaches are only valuable when adapted and personalized to fit one’s life experiences.
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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.