Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in San Leandro, CA
Thank you for taking the first step in your journey toward becoming a better you. My name is Janice Shields, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly two decades of experience working with adults and adolescents. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and other trauma-focused treatments, I will work alongside you to meet your mental health goals.
Thank you for taking the first step in your journey toward becoming a better you. My name is Janice Shields, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly two decades of experience working with adults and adolescents. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and other trauma-focused treatments, I will work alongside you to meet your mental health goals.
I am committed to collaboratively working with you in a safe environment to provide support in your endeavor toward a solution to your unique and special needs. I provide therapy to families and couples, as well as individual teens and adults. I assist clients in dealing with stress of illness, cultural and life transitions, personal growth and development, and relationships.
I am committed to collaboratively working with you in a safe environment to provide support in your endeavor toward a solution to your unique and special needs. I provide therapy to families and couples, as well as individual teens and adults. I assist clients in dealing with stress of illness, cultural and life transitions, personal growth and development, and relationships.
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Taking the first step towards healing and growth takes courage, and I'm honored to be part of your journey. I'm a Licensed Therapist who is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where children, teens, individuals, couples, and families can find hope, healing, clarity, and connection. I offer a variety of evidence-based modalities, including EMDR Therapy, CBT, DBT, Structural Family Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Taking the first step towards healing and growth takes courage, and I'm honored to be part of your journey. I'm a Licensed Therapist who is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where children, teens, individuals, couples, and families can find hope, healing, clarity, and connection. I offer a variety of evidence-based modalities, including EMDR Therapy, CBT, DBT, Structural Family Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I'm not the stereotypical therapist who will listen to you and then reply with "Uhmm hmm. And how does that make you feel?" I prefer to be real, interactive and engage in a conversation with you. My hope is that collaboratively we can generate creative solutions to the issues that brought you in to my office. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. I believe that people are more than the sum of their problems and I approach my relationship with you from this perspective.
I'm not the stereotypical therapist who will listen to you and then reply with "Uhmm hmm. And how does that make you feel?" I prefer to be real, interactive and engage in a conversation with you. My hope is that collaboratively we can generate creative solutions to the issues that brought you in to my office. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. I believe that people are more than the sum of their problems and I approach my relationship with you from this perspective.
When it comes to getting help for yourself or your family, finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is an important first step. I create a supportive and authentic environment where we can focus on your individual goals so you can move forward with your life. I take a practical and eclectic approach to therapy, incorporating family systems theory, evidenced based practices, and mindfulness practices into sessions, and work to help you feel better as quickly as possible.
When it comes to getting help for yourself or your family, finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is an important first step. I create a supportive and authentic environment where we can focus on your individual goals so you can move forward with your life. I take a practical and eclectic approach to therapy, incorporating family systems theory, evidenced based practices, and mindfulness practices into sessions, and work to help you feel better as quickly as possible.
Are you experiencing depression, anger, anxiety issues? I am a Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years experience of working with adults, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma, abuse, and crime victimization. I am experienced in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, individual, and family therapy. I support families with gang membership issues and individuals out of the prison system; including abused, neglected and trauma or community violence impacted families. I have worked with anxiety, depression, individuals with suicide attempts, addiction and DUI issues. Mondays and Saturdays
Are you experiencing depression, anger, anxiety issues? I am a Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years experience of working with adults, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma, abuse, and crime victimization. I am experienced in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, individual, and family therapy. I support families with gang membership issues and individuals out of the prison system; including abused, neglected and trauma or community violence impacted families. I have worked with anxiety, depression, individuals with suicide attempts, addiction and DUI issues. Mondays and Saturdays
Do you have a desire to be the best ‘you’ that you can be? Or maybe you just need a little assistance to get through a tough time. I have experience with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD, and can assist with developing coping strategies for a variety of needs. I know that therapy can be intimidating, but you should be proud of yourself for taking this first big step. I work with individuals collaboratively to tailor therapeutic interventions for the specific needs of the person. Give me a call, and we will formulate a plan that will help you achieve your goal.
Do you have a desire to be the best ‘you’ that you can be? Or maybe you just need a little assistance to get through a tough time. I have experience with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD, and can assist with developing coping strategies for a variety of needs. I know that therapy can be intimidating, but you should be proud of yourself for taking this first big step. I work with individuals collaboratively to tailor therapeutic interventions for the specific needs of the person. Give me a call, and we will formulate a plan that will help you achieve your goal.
In addition to adult individuals and couples, I work quite well with difficult adolescents and pre-teens, and can tolerate a high degree of intensity in therapy sessions. I am uniquely capable of providing a containing and non-judgmental space, and am particularly interested in working with issues that arise as a result of counter-culture lifestyles. I bring a social justice perspective to my work, meaning that I take the entirety of my clients' environment as equally important and formative as their early childhood relationships and mental processes.
In addition to adult individuals and couples, I work quite well with difficult adolescents and pre-teens, and can tolerate a high degree of intensity in therapy sessions. I am uniquely capable of providing a containing and non-judgmental space, and am particularly interested in working with issues that arise as a result of counter-culture lifestyles. I bring a social justice perspective to my work, meaning that I take the entirety of my clients' environment as equally important and formative as their early childhood relationships and mental processes.
Are your child's behaviors or school challenges leaving you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and worried? Do you want to reduce conflict in your home and build a closer relationship? As an experienced therapist for preteens, adolescents, and teens, I’ve witnessed the power of cognitive behaviorally informed, strength-based therapy. I can partner with you to take on anxiety, depression, and ADHD, and I also support families who've experienced trauma. Together, we can reframe and move through challenges, work to improve your relationship, and empower your child to get unstuck.
Are your child's behaviors or school challenges leaving you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and worried? Do you want to reduce conflict in your home and build a closer relationship? As an experienced therapist for preteens, adolescents, and teens, I’ve witnessed the power of cognitive behaviorally informed, strength-based therapy. I can partner with you to take on anxiety, depression, and ADHD, and I also support families who've experienced trauma. Together, we can reframe and move through challenges, work to improve your relationship, and empower your child to get unstuck.
My name is Jacquelin Tejeda and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California and have experience working with children, youth, adults, and families. I have been in the mental health field for 15 years. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, phases of life issues, and more. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. My Experience and training entail evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness.
My name is Jacquelin Tejeda and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California and have experience working with children, youth, adults, and families. I have been in the mental health field for 15 years. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, phases of life issues, and more. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. My Experience and training entail evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working alongside adults, families, adolescents and children. I believe therapy is a collaborative endeavor, and provide a safe and supportive environment in the therapy room for you to explore your identity, relationships, history, and desired changes. In my practice, I treat individuals and families who have histories of struggles with depression, anxiety or other life changes.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working alongside adults, families, adolescents and children. I believe therapy is a collaborative endeavor, and provide a safe and supportive environment in the therapy room for you to explore your identity, relationships, history, and desired changes. In my practice, I treat individuals and families who have histories of struggles with depression, anxiety or other life changes.
Joy provides families with survival tools and peace of mind to successfully accomplish the monumental task of raising kids and a family - a task that came without an instruction manual and changes at every turn. While she doesn't claim to know every particular circumstance, she has a reputation for respecting, honoring, and supporting people from a wide variety of life experiences. Joy has the ability to not just understand but FEEL your struggle without judgment.
Joy provides families with survival tools and peace of mind to successfully accomplish the monumental task of raising kids and a family - a task that came without an instruction manual and changes at every turn. While she doesn't claim to know every particular circumstance, she has a reputation for respecting, honoring, and supporting people from a wide variety of life experiences. Joy has the ability to not just understand but FEEL your struggle without judgment.
What's happening in your life today? How can I help you feel better about yourself and your future? Sometimes painful life experiences get in the way of taking charge of our lives. For some, depression, anxiety or trauma can make you feel stuck. Others want to figure out why their interpersonal relationships are conflicted and stressful or that they still haven't met the person they want to be with. Therapy is such a useful experience to get things out of your head and into the room, where we work together to figure out what's in the way of happiness, while creating a plan for going forward.
What's happening in your life today? How can I help you feel better about yourself and your future? Sometimes painful life experiences get in the way of taking charge of our lives. For some, depression, anxiety or trauma can make you feel stuck. Others want to figure out why their interpersonal relationships are conflicted and stressful or that they still haven't met the person they want to be with. Therapy is such a useful experience to get things out of your head and into the room, where we work together to figure out what's in the way of happiness, while creating a plan for going forward.
Dr Stacy N Knight is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in pediatric psychological assessments. She has extensive training in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), dysregulation disorders, developmental delays, and learning disabilities. Dr Knight presented on Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Black American Community at the United Nations General Assembly 68th Session for Millennium Development Goals and the other Internationally Agreed Development Goals for the Persons with Disabilities, in accordance with Resolution 66/124 (A/RES/66124).
Dr Stacy N Knight is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in pediatric psychological assessments. She has extensive training in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), dysregulation disorders, developmental delays, and learning disabilities. Dr Knight presented on Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Black American Community at the United Nations General Assembly 68th Session for Millennium Development Goals and the other Internationally Agreed Development Goals for the Persons with Disabilities, in accordance with Resolution 66/124 (A/RES/66124).
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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.
I've been told I'm an anti-therapist. Done in good humor I suppose, this moniker was given to me as a gesture of appreciation.
It's my unyielding commitment to find interesting, and novel ways to support my clients. No two problems are alike and though their are plenty of 'skills based' interventions out there, they are often invented to respond to generic problems. I hope to join you in addressing the unique circumstances of your life in a manner that honors your best hope for finding a way forward.
I've been told I'm an anti-therapist. Done in good humor I suppose, this moniker was given to me as a gesture of appreciation.
It's my unyielding commitment to find interesting, and novel ways to support my clients. No two problems are alike and though their are plenty of 'skills based' interventions out there, they are often invented to respond to generic problems. I hope to join you in addressing the unique circumstances of your life in a manner that honors your best hope for finding a way forward.
he Bay Area Oppositional and Conduct Clinic empowers parents and caretakers to help their children become better behaved, happier at home, and more successful in school.
School Defiance,
Disrespectful at Home,
Running Away,
Attachment Disorders,
Drug &/or Alcohol Use,
Defiance,
Bullying Others, and
Fighting with Siblings.
he Bay Area Oppositional and Conduct Clinic empowers parents and caretakers to help their children become better behaved, happier at home, and more successful in school.
School Defiance,
Disrespectful at Home,
Running Away,
Attachment Disorders,
Drug &/or Alcohol Use,
Defiance,
Bullying Others, and
Fighting with Siblings.
I'm here to support teenage youth, parents/families, and adults in meeting their emotional, psychological and practical challenges. If you're a teen struggling with school problems, family difficulties or hoping to improve your mood, confidence and relationships, I can assist you in breaking down obstacles and achieving your goals. If you're a parent trying to manage and communicate with your "coming of age" depressed or rebellious adolescent, I provide counsel and safe opportunities to explore the conflicts and confusion that block resolutions.
I'm here to support teenage youth, parents/families, and adults in meeting their emotional, psychological and practical challenges. If you're a teen struggling with school problems, family difficulties or hoping to improve your mood, confidence and relationships, I can assist you in breaking down obstacles and achieving your goals. If you're a parent trying to manage and communicate with your "coming of age" depressed or rebellious adolescent, I provide counsel and safe opportunities to explore the conflicts and confusion that block resolutions.
My name is Scott Jensen, and I have been a therapist for 20+ years. In addition, I am a professor of psychology and do research on parenting and other intervention. I believe in the power of individuals to face and overcome their difficulties, and love supporting them in the process. I have expertise in working with clients across a variety of struggles. I have worked a lot with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, as well as with parents struggling with child behavior issues. I use cognitive-behavioral and choice theory/reality therapy techniques.
My name is Scott Jensen, and I have been a therapist for 20+ years. In addition, I am a professor of psychology and do research on parenting and other intervention. I believe in the power of individuals to face and overcome their difficulties, and love supporting them in the process. I have expertise in working with clients across a variety of struggles. I have worked a lot with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, as well as with parents struggling with child behavior issues. I use cognitive-behavioral and choice theory/reality therapy techniques.
We understand many people feel ashamed having to seek therapy for their child, family or themselves. However, no one is perfect and we all need help from time to time. We have created a relaxing atmosphere where you will not feel judged. We are here to assist you through a difficult time and to make the changes you need to make. Teens need help to. It is very common for teens to need therapy to deal with an issue in their life.
We understand many people feel ashamed having to seek therapy for their child, family or themselves. However, no one is perfect and we all need help from time to time. We have created a relaxing atmosphere where you will not feel judged. We are here to assist you through a difficult time and to make the changes you need to make. Teens need help to. It is very common for teens to need therapy to deal with an issue in their life.
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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.