Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Boulder, CO
Starting an inner journey on a path to self-healing and understanding can seem like a daunting task. It can be confusing, often goes against logic, and opens us up to the very things that caused us to retreat from a full life in the first place. I understand the trepidation that comes from starting on such a journey and the various obstacles that arise during this exploration. This journey does not have to be taken alone.
Starting an inner journey on a path to self-healing and understanding can seem like a daunting task. It can be confusing, often goes against logic, and opens us up to the very things that caused us to retreat from a full life in the first place. I understand the trepidation that comes from starting on such a journey and the various obstacles that arise during this exploration. This journey does not have to be taken alone.
To speak of one’s experience can open the door to self-examination and potential change. By giving voice to thoughts that are otherwise left unsaid, it’s possible to both articulate one’s pain and find ways out of suffering. As a clinician, I seek to give each individual room to speak freely and openly about their experience of life, without offering prescriptive solutions to unique concerns.
To speak of one’s experience can open the door to self-examination and potential change. By giving voice to thoughts that are otherwise left unsaid, it’s possible to both articulate one’s pain and find ways out of suffering. As a clinician, I seek to give each individual room to speak freely and openly about their experience of life, without offering prescriptive solutions to unique concerns.
As a seasoned psychotherapist/life coach, I believe in our innate healing potential and guide my clients to unlock their internal wisdom, resilience and resources for healing. Somatic (body-centered), mindfulness-based approaches to holistic coaching and therapy, allow me to integrate my clinical training while tuning into intuition to effectively guide the unfolding healing process of my clients. Trauma-informed, holistic coaching and therapy allows for greater capacity to rewire the brain, which can make the unconscious conscious and shift your automatic reactive patterns and outdated beliefs, helping you to live your best life.
As a seasoned psychotherapist/life coach, I believe in our innate healing potential and guide my clients to unlock their internal wisdom, resilience and resources for healing. Somatic (body-centered), mindfulness-based approaches to holistic coaching and therapy, allow me to integrate my clinical training while tuning into intuition to effectively guide the unfolding healing process of my clients. Trauma-informed, holistic coaching and therapy allows for greater capacity to rewire the brain, which can make the unconscious conscious and shift your automatic reactive patterns and outdated beliefs, helping you to live your best life.
I offer neuropsychological assessment for preschool-aged children through adulthood with a variety of questions regarding their development, emotions, behavior, or academic performance. I strive to utilize a developmental framework for understanding individuals across the lifespan, emphasizing one's strengths while determining how best to support one's needs at this time in their life.
I offer neuropsychological assessment for preschool-aged children through adulthood with a variety of questions regarding their development, emotions, behavior, or academic performance. I strive to utilize a developmental framework for understanding individuals across the lifespan, emphasizing one's strengths while determining how best to support one's needs at this time in their life.
Are you or a family member feeling stuck? Together we can uncover new solutions. I'll work creatively and collaboratively with you to find pathways out of those difficult places, both within you and in your relationships. Perhaps you have a child or teen who's experiencing anxiety or fears, or you are experiencing sadness and stress personally or with a partner or family member. Together we'll find solutions as we tap into your inherent strengths and the potential strengths in your relationships.
Are you or a family member feeling stuck? Together we can uncover new solutions. I'll work creatively and collaboratively with you to find pathways out of those difficult places, both within you and in your relationships. Perhaps you have a child or teen who's experiencing anxiety or fears, or you are experiencing sadness and stress personally or with a partner or family member. Together we'll find solutions as we tap into your inherent strengths and the potential strengths in your relationships.
I enjoy working with children,teens and adults with a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, ADD/ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. I am certified to treat children, adolescents and adults with internet addictions (gaming, social media, compulsive information seeking).
I enjoy working with children,teens and adults with a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, ADD/ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. I am certified to treat children, adolescents and adults with internet addictions (gaming, social media, compulsive information seeking).
Currently Accepting NEW Clients
Hello, my name is Zach DePledge. In the 12 years I have been working in mental health, I have grown a passion in working with teenagers, young adults, and parents. Society places so much pressure on us these days to be perfect. What I have found is the comparison game we play in our minds destroys our self-esteem and can cause anxiety, depression, and many other mental health struggles. Parents are left wondering "am I parenting correctly?" Most of the times we don't talk about our struggles because we don't want to appear weak, in turn we are left struggling alone.
Currently Accepting NEW Clients
Hello, my name is Zach DePledge. In the 12 years I have been working in mental health, I have grown a passion in working with teenagers, young adults, and parents. Society places so much pressure on us these days to be perfect. What I have found is the comparison game we play in our minds destroys our self-esteem and can cause anxiety, depression, and many other mental health struggles. Parents are left wondering "am I parenting correctly?" Most of the times we don't talk about our struggles because we don't want to appear weak, in turn we are left struggling alone.
After many years in the public school system as a teacher and school counselor, I decided to leave the school system and joined a growing private practice specializing in OCD and anxiety. There, I offered therapy services and led specialized groups for two and a half years. Recently, I decided to expand my services to the Fort Collins area and launch my own practice, with locations in both Boulder and Fort Collins. I have created and led several therapy groups including a grief group for adults, a support group for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and anxiety groups for all ages.
After many years in the public school system as a teacher and school counselor, I decided to leave the school system and joined a growing private practice specializing in OCD and anxiety. There, I offered therapy services and led specialized groups for two and a half years. Recently, I decided to expand my services to the Fort Collins area and launch my own practice, with locations in both Boulder and Fort Collins. I have created and led several therapy groups including a grief group for adults, a support group for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and anxiety groups for all ages.
Ryan, aka "Coach Vigh" or "Vigh", takes an integrative approach to Therapeutic Mentoring by utilizing multiple theoretical models, in addition to educational strategies, to best fit an individual client's needs. "My approach emerged from my formal instruction in Cognitive Psychology and Educational Psychology, my experience working in the field for 15 years, as well as my desire to instill positive changes in someone such as those that my mentor was able to foster in me."
Ryan, aka "Coach Vigh" or "Vigh", takes an integrative approach to Therapeutic Mentoring by utilizing multiple theoretical models, in addition to educational strategies, to best fit an individual client's needs. "My approach emerged from my formal instruction in Cognitive Psychology and Educational Psychology, my experience working in the field for 15 years, as well as my desire to instill positive changes in someone such as those that my mentor was able to foster in me."
Couples therapy: I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy. EFT leads a couple to get right to the heart of the problems that keep relationships unsatisfying and disconnected. The goal of EFT is to help you create safety and security in your relationship so that deep connection can grow from the practice of honesty and vulnerability. EFT has been found to be successful with about 75% of couples.
Couples therapy: I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy. EFT leads a couple to get right to the heart of the problems that keep relationships unsatisfying and disconnected. The goal of EFT is to help you create safety and security in your relationship so that deep connection can grow from the practice of honesty and vulnerability. EFT has been found to be successful with about 75% of couples.
As a dedicated pediatric neuropsychologist with extensive experience across the lifespan, I offer comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations tailored to the unique needs of every client. I have expertise working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide array of neurodevelopmental disorders, acquired injuries, and medical conditions. My clinical background includes training in a variety of settings, including academic medical centers, outpatient clinics, and schools, which allows me to bring a broad and nuanced perspective to each evaluation process.
As a dedicated pediatric neuropsychologist with extensive experience across the lifespan, I offer comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations tailored to the unique needs of every client. I have expertise working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide array of neurodevelopmental disorders, acquired injuries, and medical conditions. My clinical background includes training in a variety of settings, including academic medical centers, outpatient clinics, and schools, which allows me to bring a broad and nuanced perspective to each evaluation process.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that don’t feel like you anymore... especially in relationships with others or yourself? You may be the one who holds everything together on the outside while feeling anxious, unsure, or self-critical on the inside. I work with individuals who want to feel more grounded, understood, and emotionally connected, while building healthier ways of relating, communicating, and showing up authentically in their lives.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that don’t feel like you anymore... especially in relationships with others or yourself? You may be the one who holds everything together on the outside while feeling anxious, unsure, or self-critical on the inside. I work with individuals who want to feel more grounded, understood, and emotionally connected, while building healthier ways of relating, communicating, and showing up authentically in their lives.
My practice centers on themes of human lifespan development and attachment. I work with: 1) Couples, from an attachment/emotion-focused approach; 2) Individual adults, to engage life-level issues such as family and partner relationships, long-term personal goals, and divorce and other major transitions. 3) Parents, to address family dynamics with children, including blended and adoptive families (unlike traditional family therapy involving the entire family, my approach engages with parents as a consultant and coach). 4) College students, regarding academic and vocational challenges, and individuation from family and parents.
My practice centers on themes of human lifespan development and attachment. I work with: 1) Couples, from an attachment/emotion-focused approach; 2) Individual adults, to engage life-level issues such as family and partner relationships, long-term personal goals, and divorce and other major transitions. 3) Parents, to address family dynamics with children, including blended and adoptive families (unlike traditional family therapy involving the entire family, my approach engages with parents as a consultant and coach). 4) College students, regarding academic and vocational challenges, and individuation from family and parents.
As a therapist, I offer a lot of feedback while respecting your views and goals. I have no hidden agenda, what you see is what you get. My job is to empower you to find your way through stuck places and to accompany you on your path of self-discovery. I was born and raised in Europe, so it gives me the benefit of having a multi-cultural perspective on life which I believe can enrich one's exploration.
As a therapist, I offer a lot of feedback while respecting your views and goals. I have no hidden agenda, what you see is what you get. My job is to empower you to find your way through stuck places and to accompany you on your path of self-discovery. I was born and raised in Europe, so it gives me the benefit of having a multi-cultural perspective on life which I believe can enrich one's exploration.
Thank you for your interest. I tend to work with people in a manner that focuses on strengths, on the inherent wisdom of your system. No matter what the stuck spot, there is something trying to get worked out through the, for example, arguments, depression, anxiety, drug use... there is some aspect of Self that is doing its best to show up. In our work together, we will relieve the pain and struggle of the unhealthy strategy that is not working, while simultaneously working on creating the patterns for a new way to interface with the world.
Thank you for your interest. I tend to work with people in a manner that focuses on strengths, on the inherent wisdom of your system. No matter what the stuck spot, there is something trying to get worked out through the, for example, arguments, depression, anxiety, drug use... there is some aspect of Self that is doing its best to show up. In our work together, we will relieve the pain and struggle of the unhealthy strategy that is not working, while simultaneously working on creating the patterns for a new way to interface with the world.
There’s a particular exhaustion that comes from performing normalcy. The energy it takes to mask, translate, and file down your edges to fit. For those of us living at the intersection of identities—neurodivergent, queer, survivor—it feels like you’re perpetually translating yourself for the world’s comfort. Maybe you’ve been called “too much” or “too sensitive.” Maybe you’ve started to wonder if the problem isn’t you, but a world unable to make space for your truth. Here, your story, in all its complexity, makes sense. Here, you can stop performing and start belonging.
There’s a particular exhaustion that comes from performing normalcy. The energy it takes to mask, translate, and file down your edges to fit. For those of us living at the intersection of identities—neurodivergent, queer, survivor—it feels like you’re perpetually translating yourself for the world’s comfort. Maybe you’ve been called “too much” or “too sensitive.” Maybe you’ve started to wonder if the problem isn’t you, but a world unable to make space for your truth. Here, your story, in all its complexity, makes sense. Here, you can stop performing and start belonging.
Harmony Barrett Isaacs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
6 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
Adolescence and early adulthood holds a special place in my heart, because it is such ripe ground for discovery, yet many young people get stuck along the journey. I have worked with young people for over 10 years, who have struggled with social-anxiety and shyness, addiction, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, grief and loss issues, trauma, school issues, and complex family issues. While all of these can be horrific for the individual and families involved, the underlying resiliency present in each of these young people and families is the foundation that we build from in the healing process.
Adolescence and early adulthood holds a special place in my heart, because it is such ripe ground for discovery, yet many young people get stuck along the journey. I have worked with young people for over 10 years, who have struggled with social-anxiety and shyness, addiction, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, grief and loss issues, trauma, school issues, and complex family issues. While all of these can be horrific for the individual and families involved, the underlying resiliency present in each of these young people and families is the foundation that we build from in the healing process.
Only the strongest and most courageous know when it is time to get help. Together we can work through nearly any difficulty. I personalize my counseling and coaching practices based on your or your family's needs, using effective, yet gentle and powerful, proven methods. With 25+ years in practice working with people who have depression, anxiety, OCD, childhood/teen behavioral concerns, ADHD, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, and adjustments to significant life changes, I have the experience to meet your needs . Not sure if counseling or coaching is right for you? Please call me for a free consultation. Warmest regards, Erin
Only the strongest and most courageous know when it is time to get help. Together we can work through nearly any difficulty. I personalize my counseling and coaching practices based on your or your family's needs, using effective, yet gentle and powerful, proven methods. With 25+ years in practice working with people who have depression, anxiety, OCD, childhood/teen behavioral concerns, ADHD, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, and adjustments to significant life changes, I have the experience to meet your needs . Not sure if counseling or coaching is right for you? Please call me for a free consultation. Warmest regards, Erin
I help to build a bright future for children and families. The Center for Learning and Psychological Services offers comprehensive psychological and learning based services to individuals birth to age 25. My specialty areas include;psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, behavioral services, diagnostic evaluations, and individual and group counseling, and play based therapy. I also coordinate all learning based services through our center for; tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and learning based support.
I help to build a bright future for children and families. The Center for Learning and Psychological Services offers comprehensive psychological and learning based services to individuals birth to age 25. My specialty areas include;psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, behavioral services, diagnostic evaluations, and individual and group counseling, and play based therapy. I also coordinate all learning based services through our center for; tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and learning based support.
As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. Have you yet to reach your fullest potential? Is the past weighing you down? Are you are feeling unfulfilled in your life? I am here to listen, support, and to explore all angles.
As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. Have you yet to reach your fullest potential? Is the past weighing you down? Are you are feeling unfulfilled in your life? I am here to listen, support, and to explore all angles.
See more therapy options for Boulder
Nearby Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists Searches for Boulder
- Arvada
- Broomfield
- Erie
- Golden
- Lafayette
- Longmont
- Louisville
- Northglenn
- Superior
- Thornton
- Westminster
- Wheat Ridge
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.