Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Washington, DC
I am a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) currently practicing within the District of Columbia. Children, teens, and young adults are the foundation for our future society. This population and their families are the bulk of the services that I provide. My therapeutic sessions focus on relieving stress by simply solving problems. My approach is to be honest, direct, while creating an environment for openness and collaborating with clients on their goals. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is the theoretical approach of preference. I believe that everyone can change, and that your journey should not be compared to anyone else.
I am a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) currently practicing within the District of Columbia. Children, teens, and young adults are the foundation for our future society. This population and their families are the bulk of the services that I provide. My therapeutic sessions focus on relieving stress by simply solving problems. My approach is to be honest, direct, while creating an environment for openness and collaborating with clients on their goals. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is the theoretical approach of preference. I believe that everyone can change, and that your journey should not be compared to anyone else.
I am client-focused and have experience in trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, ADHD, ODD, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, attachment/relational issues, autism, physical/emotional abuse, and self esteem issues.
Hello! I am a licensed professional therapist and have been actively working with children, teenagers and families/adults since 2014. I obtained my master's in professional counseling in 2015. My counseling perspective comes from an integrative style, tailoring treatment needs with wisdom and respect, based on client centered care.
I am client-focused and have experience in trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, ADHD, ODD, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, attachment/relational issues, autism, physical/emotional abuse, and self esteem issues.
Hello! I am a licensed professional therapist and have been actively working with children, teenagers and families/adults since 2014. I obtained my master's in professional counseling in 2015. My counseling perspective comes from an integrative style, tailoring treatment needs with wisdom and respect, based on client centered care.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Washington, DC. My goal as your or your child's therapist, is to make you feel unconditionally accepted and to create an environment in which I can support you in your growth and understanding of self. I believe everyone has the innate ability to know themselves and create personal change. I would be honored to support you in discovering this ability. I am most passionate and skilled in helping children ages 5-18 and people experiencing perinatal mental health needs.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Washington, DC. My goal as your or your child's therapist, is to make you feel unconditionally accepted and to create an environment in which I can support you in your growth and understanding of self. I believe everyone has the innate ability to know themselves and create personal change. I would be honored to support you in discovering this ability. I am most passionate and skilled in helping children ages 5-18 and people experiencing perinatal mental health needs.
Welcome! Starting therapy is a brave step, and I want to honor that. I offer a warm, inclusive, and affirming space where you can show up exactly as you are—without judgment and with full acceptance. Whether you're a child, teen, or young adult, I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and care. I strive to honor the complexities of bicultural identity, intergenerational dynamics, and the lived realities of marginalized and underrepresented groups. You set the pace; I’ll be here to guide, encourage, and support your growth every step of the way.
Welcome! Starting therapy is a brave step, and I want to honor that. I offer a warm, inclusive, and affirming space where you can show up exactly as you are—without judgment and with full acceptance. Whether you're a child, teen, or young adult, I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and care. I strive to honor the complexities of bicultural identity, intergenerational dynamics, and the lived realities of marginalized and underrepresented groups. You set the pace; I’ll be here to guide, encourage, and support your growth every step of the way.
I have been providing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy for over 25 years.
Typically, people enter therapy because they are having problems in their relationships. Successful psychotherapy must focus on helping develop more fulfilling and substantial interpersonal connections. Facilitating a client’s capacity to lead a richer and more emotionally balanced life is the objective. The therapeutic relationship is the road traveled, and enables the client to understand the choices they have made, the associated positive and negative consequences, and the freedom to make new, more effective and satisfying life decisions.
I have been providing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy for over 25 years.
Typically, people enter therapy because they are having problems in their relationships. Successful psychotherapy must focus on helping develop more fulfilling and substantial interpersonal connections. Facilitating a client’s capacity to lead a richer and more emotionally balanced life is the objective. The therapeutic relationship is the road traveled, and enables the client to understand the choices they have made, the associated positive and negative consequences, and the freedom to make new, more effective and satisfying life decisions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience providing therapy to individuals navigating life's challenges. My approach is built on the foundation of empathy, collaboration, and respect, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I work with individuals and couples to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in ways that foster insight and healing. As a therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I offer a compassionate, structured, and emotionally attuned approach to healing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience providing therapy to individuals navigating life's challenges. My approach is built on the foundation of empathy, collaboration, and respect, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I work with individuals and couples to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in ways that foster insight and healing. As a therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I offer a compassionate, structured, and emotionally attuned approach to healing.
Hi, I'm Taylor, a licensed therapist specializing in working with children, teens, young adults, and parents. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, school/work related stress, life transitions, low self esteem, family conflict, and relationship challenges.
When appropriate I collaborate with parents to provide support and guidance as I believe in the importance of family involvement to create lasting positive changes.
Hi, I'm Taylor, a licensed therapist specializing in working with children, teens, young adults, and parents. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, school/work related stress, life transitions, low self esteem, family conflict, and relationship challenges.
When appropriate I collaborate with parents to provide support and guidance as I believe in the importance of family involvement to create lasting positive changes.
Therapeutic Links Behavioral Health Services LLC
Social Worker, LGSW
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Life can feel overwhelming, and you may be struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or thoughts of self-harm. You want to feel empowered, regain control, and find ways to manage life's challenges more effectively. Whether you're seeking support for PTSD, suicidal thoughts, or simply a safe space to process your emotions, I am here to help. My goal is to provide you with a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions while developing practical strategies for lasting well-being.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you may be struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or thoughts of self-harm. You want to feel empowered, regain control, and find ways to manage life's challenges more effectively. Whether you're seeking support for PTSD, suicidal thoughts, or simply a safe space to process your emotions, I am here to help. My goal is to provide you with a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions while developing practical strategies for lasting well-being.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for over 2 decades. I am passionate about providing support and guidance to clients through life transitions. I aim to help client to find peace, healing and progression in their lives. MY approach is person centered, cognitive behavioral and reality therapy. I will meet clients where they are with engagement and support reflection. I look to help clients define their needs and wants. As a therapist, I also help clients to challenge their thoughts and replace them with questioning, positive self-talk and affirmations.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for over 2 decades. I am passionate about providing support and guidance to clients through life transitions. I aim to help client to find peace, healing and progression in their lives. MY approach is person centered, cognitive behavioral and reality therapy. I will meet clients where they are with engagement and support reflection. I look to help clients define their needs and wants. As a therapist, I also help clients to challenge their thoughts and replace them with questioning, positive self-talk and affirmations.
Hi there, I'm Michelle! A Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist. Being human is complex. I look forward to helping you see the bigger picture. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you reshape unhealthy ways of thinking. Your perception is your reality. The way you think shapes how you behave. This approach will empower you to be in control of your emotions and behaviors. I've always been a natural helper in my life. I've been through an array of life experiences/challenges that empowered me to help others get through life's challenges. With the proper education and training, I can now better help others formally.
Hi there, I'm Michelle! A Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist. Being human is complex. I look forward to helping you see the bigger picture. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you reshape unhealthy ways of thinking. Your perception is your reality. The way you think shapes how you behave. This approach will empower you to be in control of your emotions and behaviors. I've always been a natural helper in my life. I've been through an array of life experiences/challenges that empowered me to help others get through life's challenges. With the proper education and training, I can now better help others formally.
Hi, I’m Sashauna Gardner, LCSW-C, LICSW, and founder of Destined for Healing. I’m a licensed therapist with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals and couples through life transitions, emotional pain, trauma recovery, and relational struggles. My work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and rooted in clinical best practices. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, identity concerns, faith-related pain, childhood trauma, and emotionally unavailable relationships. While I welcome clients of all backgrounds, I also offer Christian-integrated therapy for those who wish to include their faith.
Hi, I’m Sashauna Gardner, LCSW-C, LICSW, and founder of Destined for Healing. I’m a licensed therapist with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals and couples through life transitions, emotional pain, trauma recovery, and relational struggles. My work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and rooted in clinical best practices. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, identity concerns, faith-related pain, childhood trauma, and emotionally unavailable relationships. While I welcome clients of all backgrounds, I also offer Christian-integrated therapy for those who wish to include their faith.
I’m the founder and director of The Center for Family Well-Being, where we aim -- through our groups, individual therapy, and classes -- to help kids, teens, adults, couples, and families fully realize their potential with confidence, understanding, and an open heart. We're a group of highly-trained holistic therapists who integrate Western psychotherapy with the wisdom of Eastern mindful awareness practice, as well as other mind-body healing methods, for greater awareness, connection, and well-being for our clients -- within themselves and with others in their lives.
I’m the founder and director of The Center for Family Well-Being, where we aim -- through our groups, individual therapy, and classes -- to help kids, teens, adults, couples, and families fully realize their potential with confidence, understanding, and an open heart. We're a group of highly-trained holistic therapists who integrate Western psychotherapy with the wisdom of Eastern mindful awareness practice, as well as other mind-body healing methods, for greater awareness, connection, and well-being for our clients -- within themselves and with others in their lives.
The MECCA Group is comprised of a clinically and culturally diverse team of professionals who provide comprehensive services for children, adolescents, young adults, and their support systems in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Our dedicated team of therapeutic professionals consists of psychologists, social workers, counselors, behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, vocational specialists, and special educators. All professional team members have extensive knowledge and experience in providing evidence-based practices as well comprehensive holistic care to help all clients reach their highest potential and to Live Fully.
The MECCA Group is comprised of a clinically and culturally diverse team of professionals who provide comprehensive services for children, adolescents, young adults, and their support systems in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Our dedicated team of therapeutic professionals consists of psychologists, social workers, counselors, behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, vocational specialists, and special educators. All professional team members have extensive knowledge and experience in providing evidence-based practices as well comprehensive holistic care to help all clients reach their highest potential and to Live Fully.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for over 2 decades. I am passionate about providing support and guidance to clients through life transitions. I aim to help client to find peace, healing and progression in their lives. MY approach is person centered, cognitive behavioral and reality therapy. I will meet clients where they are with engagement and support reflection. I look to help clients define their needs and wants. As a therapist, I also help clients to challenge their thoughts and replace them with questioning, positive self-talk and affirmations.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for over 2 decades. I am passionate about providing support and guidance to clients through life transitions. I aim to help client to find peace, healing and progression in their lives. MY approach is person centered, cognitive behavioral and reality therapy. I will meet clients where they are with engagement and support reflection. I look to help clients define their needs and wants. As a therapist, I also help clients to challenge their thoughts and replace them with questioning, positive self-talk and affirmations.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with a PhD from UNC, a Masters degree in child/human development from Harvard. and past experience in the education field. In 25 years of clinical work, I've collaborated with a wide range of individuals and families in their efforts to make positive changes or adjust to life transitions, losses, and trauma. My services are tailored to the specific needs of clients and involve assessment, joint development of goals and plans, and use of best practice approaches to achieve their goals. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as parent consultation.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with a PhD from UNC, a Masters degree in child/human development from Harvard. and past experience in the education field. In 25 years of clinical work, I've collaborated with a wide range of individuals and families in their efforts to make positive changes or adjust to life transitions, losses, and trauma. My services are tailored to the specific needs of clients and involve assessment, joint development of goals and plans, and use of best practice approaches to achieve their goals. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as parent consultation.
Welcome! Congratulations on taking the first step to seeking help. Let the journey begin. My passion for helping others lead me to pursue a degree in social work. I have worked in several areas of social work over the years however, I found my niche working with children and adolescents.
Welcome! Congratulations on taking the first step to seeking help. Let the journey begin. My passion for helping others lead me to pursue a degree in social work. I have worked in several areas of social work over the years however, I found my niche working with children and adolescents.
My specialty is helping individuals to work to remove challenges to achieving satisfaction in their lives. Many times we find ourselves stuck in patterns that are self-defeating but seem difficult to change. These may cause us problems in school and work, as well as in our peer and family relationships, and interfere with the enjoyment of pleasurable activities. These patterns may be due to our early experiences within our families, or as a result of challenges faced in adolescence and adulthood. No matter your age or phase of life, therapy can help.
My specialty is helping individuals to work to remove challenges to achieving satisfaction in their lives. Many times we find ourselves stuck in patterns that are self-defeating but seem difficult to change. These may cause us problems in school and work, as well as in our peer and family relationships, and interfere with the enjoyment of pleasurable activities. These patterns may be due to our early experiences within our families, or as a result of challenges faced in adolescence and adulthood. No matter your age or phase of life, therapy can help.
Now offering psychological and psychoeducational assessment for kids and adults as well as individual and family therapy! Please contact for more information. It is more important than ever to find the right person to support you as you navigate challenging times. I am a licensed psychologist who strives to meet the needs of all those who are struggling. I have helped many individuals and families understand the emotional, behavioral, and familial patterns that keep them from becoming their optimal selves. I have special training and interest in working with those from diverse backgrounds and in unique family situations.
Now offering psychological and psychoeducational assessment for kids and adults as well as individual and family therapy! Please contact for more information. It is more important than ever to find the right person to support you as you navigate challenging times. I am a licensed psychologist who strives to meet the needs of all those who are struggling. I have helped many individuals and families understand the emotional, behavioral, and familial patterns that keep them from becoming their optimal selves. I have special training and interest in working with those from diverse backgrounds and in unique family situations.
Accepting new Telehealth clients only.
SMILE Therapy Services LLC consist of Licensed professional Counselors , Social Workers and Psychologists whose goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Accepting new Telehealth clients only.
SMILE Therapy Services LLC consist of Licensed professional Counselors , Social Workers and Psychologists whose goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
The challenges of early childhood are sometimes overlooked. Common, age appropriate behaviors could be quite difficult to deal with. Moreover, when a child presents highly disruptive and even destructive behaviors, parents may experience helplessness, anxiety and even shame. Loving and caring parents may try to do all the right things and a child might still show signs of struggle. Managing difficult behaviors could become like a second job and increase levels of distress in the family. I utilize Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to help children and parents to enjoy their time together.
The challenges of early childhood are sometimes overlooked. Common, age appropriate behaviors could be quite difficult to deal with. Moreover, when a child presents highly disruptive and even destructive behaviors, parents may experience helplessness, anxiety and even shame. Loving and caring parents may try to do all the right things and a child might still show signs of struggle. Managing difficult behaviors could become like a second job and increase levels of distress in the family. I utilize Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to help children and parents to enjoy their time together.
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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.