Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Hartford, CT
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A Bridge Above Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
She has experience with anxiety, PTSD, depression,
ODD
and mood disorders.
Accepting new clients! Therapy is a journey of discovery, and never one size fits all. Michelle will walk with you on this journey, meeting you where you are, and assisting you where needed, to get you where you want to be. Talking will only take you so far, the real work begins when you walk out that door/ turn off that video and face the area of concern(s) in your life. Making changes is not easy and everyone has different views and goals. Her job is to help support the client as they align their lifestyle to their goal, and provide a safe place for one to examine one's self and understand one's circumstances.

Kelly Marie Zando
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, SSW, CSM-CA
Verified
Verified
Kelly Zando offers virtual therapy to children, teens, and adults dealing with schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, borderline, ADHD, learning disabilities, parenting challenges, executive functioning issues, anger management, communication problems, relationship problems, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and
oppositional
defiant disorder.
Do behavioral issues cause stress in your household? Are you looking for new ways to approach your child’s mental health? Are you a young adult seeking a therapist you can connect with? Is your family struggling to connect in meaningful ways? If you or your child suffer from mental health, behavioral or emotional issues, it can be difficult to just get through the school day. You want to create a harmonious home environment for your child, but even after exhausting every strategy, you still feel disconnected and out of control. Therapy with someone experienced in working with children and families may help.

SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We are here to support you and (children, adolescents, young adults), couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of emotional and mental health issues, such as; depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, ADHD,
oppositional
behaviors, marital or couples difficulties, family issues, parenting and much more.
We are a therapy practice in the Greater Area of Danbury, providing excellent services to children, adolescents, individuals and families, who are ready to create meaningful, loving and unbreakable relationships. Our mission is to provide professional services focused towards the improvement of mental health, higher quality of life of children, adolescents and families. We are now accepting new client, offering ONLINE counseling exclusively.

Empowering Change Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in children and adolescents struggling with
oppositional
defiant behaviors, anger, substance use, school and peer difficulties, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and family conflict.
At Empowering Change Counseling Services, LLC we use a strengths based approach to help you work through some of life's challenges. We provide a supportive and non-judgemental environment to explore your personal goals and inner strengths to help facilitate positive change.

Ellie Mental Health
LCSW, LPC
Verified
Verified
In addition to the modalities described above, we treat conditions such as anger management, self-esteem concerns, stress & burnout, loss & bereavement, divorce, peri-partum & postpartum psychiatric issues, self-harm & suicidal thoughts, substance abuse & behavioral addictions, panic disorder & social anxiety, OCD, ADHD,
ODD
, PTSD, depression, Bipolar Disorders, anxiety disorders, and specific phobias.
Ellie Mental Health in West Hartford, Connecticut isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfortable, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. Our lovely and amazing therapists see clients ages 3-end of life, and work with individuals, couples, and families.

Elissa Noonan, LMHC (Co-Owner, 413Therapy Group)
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Updated 04/17/2023: We have CURRENT telehealth (video) openings for clients located anywhere in Massachusetts and Connecticut! I believe that change is hard, for both adults and children alike, and aim to work with you to not only applaud your choice, but support and push you to make the changes you seek in your life. I believe everyone has their own definition of success and want to help you strive to reach your goals. I am an empathic listener and help you work towards identifying areas of focus, obtaining your individual goals, striving, working and pushing yourself to be better in your own way.

Calissa's Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Like many journeys, therapy begins with where you are now, factors in where you have been, and builds a plan for where you want to go. It is a collaborative process. You are the expert on your life and with the right supports in place, you can discover your strengths and begin the healing process. I have found a diverse therapeutic approach to be most effective in assisting my clients coping with life challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief, parenting and anger management. This approach utilizes my training in psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, solution focused and mindfulness techniques.

Plan Be Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA Psy
Verified
Verified
Plan Be Consulting Founder Michael Shelby encourages others to accept when life hasn’t gone according to plan. The first step is recognizing the problem; the second step is creating a “Plan B.” With a combination of empathy and expertise, Plan Be Counseling creates functional, achievable, and lasting solutions to help individuals, couples, and families through some of life’s most challenging problems.

Egypciel Victor-Lowderback
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My style is to be a supportive and collaborative partner with you using my more than 20 years of experience and training with your own desire to grow and heal. With sensitivity & compassion I will help you to do the deep transformative work that goes beyond just "talk therapy", and help you embody your emotions to work with the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of your issues. My goal is for you to feel as safe, comfortable and accepted as possible, and I would be honored to be a part of your journey.

Sursatie D Chetram-Frazier Phd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LPC
Verified
Verified
Radiance Counseling Center (RCC) specializes in therapeutic services for Individuals, Couples and Groups, as well as Clinical Assessments and Virtual Therapy. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, Private and Public Funding, Governmental Agencies, Cash and Credit Cards. We offer flexible, individualized hours for our clients.

Power of Choices, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Throughout life, we encounter situations that we may not always be able to control. What we can control, however, is how we choose to feel and react. Those choices are more powerful than ever! At Power of Choices, we will work together to build and sustain growth in every aspect of our lives. We will use your strengths to empower you and work through what may feel like an uncomfortable place to live. The first step is making the choice to invest in ourselves!
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Rebecca J Robotham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life has many unexpected twists and turns. Although you are doing okay, you recognize that being just “okay” is not good enough anymore. Maybe you are suffering from some childhood wounds that need to be unpacked. Perhaps, you have experienced a bad break up, a recent divorce, job related stress, or anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Are you a teenager who feels no one understands you, a young adult trying to figure out your next steps in life, a parent in need of some extra support, or a couple at a crossroads in your relationship? Do you want to become the best version of yourself?

Mariposa Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Currently accepting new clients for March 2023! Accepting Husky, Cigna, Aetna and Optum. Habló Español! Hello my name is Yessica McLean and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of CT. In my practice, Mariposa Counseling LLC, I offer individual and family therapy to children, young adults and adults who are experiencing some challenges in their life and looking to create positive change.

Odette Bogle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you stressed out? Are you having relationship problems or family conflict? Are you depressed and sad? Come in and talk about some of the things that are impacting your life. Start working on solutions to be the best you can be in a non-judgmental, respectful and safe place. Throughout my career I've worked with diverse populations specializing in relationship issues, stress, anger management, trauma, depression, addictions, anxiety; and more. Sometimes talking to a neutral person helps to start the healing process.

SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Is your family struggling to connect? Do you feel like the older your children get, the more difficult it is to communicate? Has your family experienced domestic violence or substance abuse? You want a harmonious home with shared experiences that foster close relationships. Maybe you feel lost and unsure of what to do. Family therapy can help your family connect through effective communication, boundary setting, and trauma healing.

Dejah Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am dedicated to supporting those ready to take the steps towards bettering themselves and their quality of life. I am here to work with you to explore various tools that can help overcome and manage life stressors.

D Alers Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EdD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Dr D. Alers, and I am a Bi-lingual (Spanish/ English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals (children and adults), couples, families, group members deal with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, family situations, employment challenges, self-esteem, relationships, substance use/addiction or life changes. If you are ready to take the next step and work toward a healthier and happier life or willing to break the patterns and cycles of past experiences, I am here to assist you.

Alicia Thompkins, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Immediate availability! (daytime, nights and weekend availability). Life is a journey filled with many transitions, are you seeking support navigating your journey, I can help. I offer counseling in your community for the budding youth, maturing adult and flourishing family. I believe in the power of collaboration and living with intention. I offer you a safe space where we will work collaboratively using your strengths to achieve your social, emotional and behavioral goals. I have experience providing anger management, treating anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, school issues and family/relational conflict.

Brian C Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Congratulations!, first for identifying a problem and secondly for taking the difficult but important first step to connect with services. If we ignore what impacts our emotional well-being all other areas of our life can be affected. Having an attentive and supportive therapist to help you make sense of your experience and discover your unique strengths can make all the difference in moving past these obstacles.

Stephanie Stein Leite
Psychologist, PsyD, CTM
Verified
Verified
Someone is acting threatening. When courts, schools, or your business require a psychological evaluation or qualified threat assessment professional it is critical to find the correct professional for the job. Dr. Leite will apply her expertise to your evaluation in a compassionate and knowledgeable manner. Dr. Leite specializes in evaluations of risk and threat. She especially enjoys complex case presentations and will always provide useful recommendations. The consistent feedback she gets from clients is that her work is super useful.. Also pre-sentencing and competency evaluations.
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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.