Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Miami, FL
I provide Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Play therapy to minors with emotional neglect, abandonment, PTSD, depression, and oppositional defiant/ behavioral issues.
We can have difficulties navigating through life after experiencing a traumatic event. At times, we can feel numb, anxious, depressed or unable to regulate our emotions. For parents, it can be overwhelming for children dealing with behavioral issues and/or emotional problems. You are not alone! Here at Helping Hands, clients experience trauma healing through the word of God. I guide my clients by unpacking the cores of their trauma including generational cycles and spiritual issues. During this process, I empower my clients to receive healing through Christ Jesus.
I provide Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Play therapy to minors with emotional neglect, abandonment, PTSD, depression, and oppositional defiant/ behavioral issues.
We can have difficulties navigating through life after experiencing a traumatic event. At times, we can feel numb, anxious, depressed or unable to regulate our emotions. For parents, it can be overwhelming for children dealing with behavioral issues and/or emotional problems. You are not alone! Here at Helping Hands, clients experience trauma healing through the word of God. I guide my clients by unpacking the cores of their trauma including generational cycles and spiritual issues. During this process, I empower my clients to receive healing through Christ Jesus.
When seeking mental health services one may wonder what to expect, what will the results be, and may even experience various emotions as the appointment nears. When visiting my office, the goal is for you to feel welcomed, gain additional guidance and insight so you may continue moving forward towards achieving your goals. It is one of the greatest gifts you will be giving yourself for continued growth.
When seeking mental health services one may wonder what to expect, what will the results be, and may even experience various emotions as the appointment nears. When visiting my office, the goal is for you to feel welcomed, gain additional guidance and insight so you may continue moving forward towards achieving your goals. It is one of the greatest gifts you will be giving yourself for continued growth.
You don’t have to carry everything on your own. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life’s emotional challenges. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel safe being yourself, opening up honestly, and taking meaningful steps toward healing and growth.
In our work together, we will explore your experiences with compassion and curiosity while building healthier coping skills, stronger confidence, and a greater sense of balance in daily life. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, I’m here to help you move forward.
You don’t have to carry everything on your own. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life’s emotional challenges. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel safe being yourself, opening up honestly, and taking meaningful steps toward healing and growth.
In our work together, we will explore your experiences with compassion and curiosity while building healthier coping skills, stronger confidence, and a greater sense of balance in daily life. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, I’m here to help you move forward.
Greetings and thanks for giving me the opportunity to describe my therapy practice! My approach is one where I see myself as a guide alongside you in your journey toward reaching your goals. You are the expert on yourself! I see my role in our therapeutic relationship as being able to help aid you in feeling understood, gaining insight, and learning new skills to manage the challenges you are going through and will go through in the future.
Greetings and thanks for giving me the opportunity to describe my therapy practice! My approach is one where I see myself as a guide alongside you in your journey toward reaching your goals. You are the expert on yourself! I see my role in our therapeutic relationship as being able to help aid you in feeling understood, gaining insight, and learning new skills to manage the challenges you are going through and will go through in the future.
Does your child frequently seek reassurance that everything is going to be fine? Do they fear public speaking or meeting new people? Do they have difficulty getting going, completing school work, seeing friends? Is your child bothered by unwanted thoughts that make him/her fearful, anxious, ashamed, or guilty? Do these thoughts make them wash their hands excessively, check, confess, or doubt? Is your child or toddler having excessive and unmanageable tantrums? Do they frequently break rules or defy you? Is it feeling hard to manage their behavior at home or elsewhere?
Does your child frequently seek reassurance that everything is going to be fine? Do they fear public speaking or meeting new people? Do they have difficulty getting going, completing school work, seeing friends? Is your child bothered by unwanted thoughts that make him/her fearful, anxious, ashamed, or guilty? Do these thoughts make them wash their hands excessively, check, confess, or doubt? Is your child or toddler having excessive and unmanageable tantrums? Do they frequently break rules or defy you? Is it feeling hard to manage their behavior at home or elsewhere?
I support adults, teens, and children navigating anxiety, ADHD, ODD, trauma, and major life transitions.
I provide immigration psychological evaluations, including trauma-informed assessments and detailed reports to support asylum, VAWA, U Visa, and hardship cases.
I am trained in EMDR therapy, an evidence-based approach that supports letting go of painful experiences while helping you feel stronger, more grounded, and confident.
I support adults, teens, and children navigating anxiety, ADHD, ODD, trauma, and major life transitions.
I provide immigration psychological evaluations, including trauma-informed assessments and detailed reports to support asylum, VAWA, U Visa, and hardship cases.
I am trained in EMDR therapy, an evidence-based approach that supports letting go of painful experiences while helping you feel stronger, more grounded, and confident.
Dr. Darlise Baron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-QS, CAP, CHT, CST
3 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33169
Many people seek support when life feels overwhelming, relationships become strained, or emotional pain begins to interfere with daily living. Clients often want relief from anxiety, conflict, trauma, addiction, or grief while learning healthier ways to cope and grow. Whether navigating family challenges, parenting concerns, or personal struggles, individuals want a safe space to be heard, understood, and supported while working toward healing, stability, and a more balanced life. Our team at Baron Counseling Services LLC looks forward to connecting with you and supporting your wellness journey.
Many people seek support when life feels overwhelming, relationships become strained, or emotional pain begins to interfere with daily living. Clients often want relief from anxiety, conflict, trauma, addiction, or grief while learning healthier ways to cope and grow. Whether navigating family challenges, parenting concerns, or personal struggles, individuals want a safe space to be heard, understood, and supported while working toward healing, stability, and a more balanced life. Our team at Baron Counseling Services LLC looks forward to connecting with you and supporting your wellness journey.
THERAPY AND ASSESSMENT
THERAPY AND ASSESSMENT
The ideal client might be someone dealing with moderate anxiety, depression, or stress-related issues. They could also be struggling with life transitions, such as career changes, relationship dynamics, or personal growth challenges. This client seeks understanding and empathy, needing a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their feelings and thoughts. They require active listening and validation of their experiences to foster a sense of acceptance and self-compassion. Their primary goal is to achieve a better understanding of themselves and their behaviors.
The ideal client might be someone dealing with moderate anxiety, depression, or stress-related issues. They could also be struggling with life transitions, such as career changes, relationship dynamics, or personal growth challenges. This client seeks understanding and empathy, needing a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their feelings and thoughts. They require active listening and validation of their experiences to foster a sense of acceptance and self-compassion. Their primary goal is to achieve a better understanding of themselves and their behaviors.
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Clinical Director at Elevate Therapy Group. I provide compassionate, evidence-based ABA services to children, adolescents, and families using a client-centered approach. My work focuses on meaningful, practical goals that promote skill development, independence, and improved quality of life. As a clinical leader, I specialize in program development, supervision, and ethical best practices. I value collaboration with caregivers and believe effective therapy honors each individual’s strengths, needs, and lived experience.
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Clinical Director at Elevate Therapy Group. I provide compassionate, evidence-based ABA services to children, adolescents, and families using a client-centered approach. My work focuses on meaningful, practical goals that promote skill development, independence, and improved quality of life. As a clinical leader, I specialize in program development, supervision, and ethical best practices. I value collaboration with caregivers and believe effective therapy honors each individual’s strengths, needs, and lived experience.
I support children, teens, young adults, and their families by providing compassionate care that’s grounded in evidence. My approach is collaborative and flexible, shaped by each individual’s unique needs and developmental stage. I offer practical tools and a warm, supportive space to help clients build resilience and grow with confidence. Sometimes that means supporting a toddler’s emotional regulation, helping a teen navigate anxiety or working with parents to strengthen communication and connection within the family. I aim to meet each client where they are and walk alongside them as they move forward.
I support children, teens, young adults, and their families by providing compassionate care that’s grounded in evidence. My approach is collaborative and flexible, shaped by each individual’s unique needs and developmental stage. I offer practical tools and a warm, supportive space to help clients build resilience and grow with confidence. Sometimes that means supporting a toddler’s emotional regulation, helping a teen navigate anxiety or working with parents to strengthen communication and connection within the family. I aim to meet each client where they are and walk alongside them as they move forward.
Are you noticing your child struggle with big emotions, behavioral challenges, or low self-esteem? I’m Brittany Gutierrez, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and I specialize in helping children and adolescents navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and social interactions. With a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University, I’ve dedicated my career to empowering young individuals to improve their self-regulation and conflict-resolution skills.
Are you noticing your child struggle with big emotions, behavioral challenges, or low self-esteem? I’m Brittany Gutierrez, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and I specialize in helping children and adolescents navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and social interactions. With a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University, I’ve dedicated my career to empowering young individuals to improve their self-regulation and conflict-resolution skills.
Do you feel overwhelmed by managing your child’s behavior or anxiety? Are you stuck in cycles of guilt, frustration, or feeling out of control as a parent? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate this season by yourself.
I help parents build confidence and clarity in their parenting using research-supported, evidence-based techniques. My work focuses on strengthening the parent-child relationship while teaching practical, in-the-moment strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and anxiety. Through a unique live coaching approach in PCIT sessions, parents learn how to respond effectively as challenges happen.
Do you feel overwhelmed by managing your child’s behavior or anxiety? Are you stuck in cycles of guilt, frustration, or feeling out of control as a parent? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate this season by yourself.
I help parents build confidence and clarity in their parenting using research-supported, evidence-based techniques. My work focuses on strengthening the parent-child relationship while teaching practical, in-the-moment strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and anxiety. Through a unique live coaching approach in PCIT sessions, parents learn how to respond effectively as challenges happen.
My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back, understand the patterns in your thoughts and emotions, and develop practical tools to help you move forward. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I’ll be here to support you every step of the way as you work toward meaningful change and greater well-being.
My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back, understand the patterns in your thoughts and emotions, and develop practical tools to help you move forward. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I’ll be here to support you every step of the way as you work toward meaningful change and greater well-being.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who believes in respect, compassion, and sensitivity. You are taking a huge step in this journey of life by deciding to reach out for support or guidance. My goal is to listen, assist, and work together while holding a space for you without judgement. My goal is to provide tailored support that meets clients' needs, empowering them to achieve their personal goals
I am a licensed clinical social worker who believes in respect, compassion, and sensitivity. You are taking a huge step in this journey of life by deciding to reach out for support or guidance. My goal is to listen, assist, and work together while holding a space for you without judgement. My goal is to provide tailored support that meets clients' needs, empowering them to achieve their personal goals
If you're a parent of a teenager that feels worried, confused, and increasingly distant from their teenager I want you to know that it's almost never as bad as you might think and that there's almost always a way through to something better. Through individual psychotherapy with teenagers, customized parenting advice, and family therapy I've helped thousands of families over the years. I'll show you, your family, and your teenager a better way.
If you're a parent of a teenager that feels worried, confused, and increasingly distant from their teenager I want you to know that it's almost never as bad as you might think and that there's almost always a way through to something better. Through individual psychotherapy with teenagers, customized parenting advice, and family therapy I've helped thousands of families over the years. I'll show you, your family, and your teenager a better way.
Seeking counseling is a sign of strength. If you feel stuck in a phase of life, after trying enough to steer clear form family conflicts, feelings worthlessness, guilt, addiction, compulsiveness, anxiety, worries, fears, depression; fears to speak in public, trauma with intrusive memories, lack of happiness poor sleep, bullying or a developmental conditions. If any of these issues are starting to get in the way of your life, then let's share the strength to find a solution. Get your life back. Life is still way too precious to procrastinate.
Seeking counseling is a sign of strength. If you feel stuck in a phase of life, after trying enough to steer clear form family conflicts, feelings worthlessness, guilt, addiction, compulsiveness, anxiety, worries, fears, depression; fears to speak in public, trauma with intrusive memories, lack of happiness poor sleep, bullying or a developmental conditions. If any of these issues are starting to get in the way of your life, then let's share the strength to find a solution. Get your life back. Life is still way too precious to procrastinate.
Is your child intelligent, curious, and looking to be challenged in school? Are you transitioning your child to a new public or private school and require immediate testing for giftedness? We make the testing process easy. Gifted Testing Evaluations, L.L.C. will accommodate you with speedy appointments for evaluations. Our Miami office is centrally located, and if you cannot come to us, we do our best to come to you. We make the experience simple and positive. Call us to answer your concerns; our goal is to get your child placed in a classroom where he or she needs to be.
Is your child intelligent, curious, and looking to be challenged in school? Are you transitioning your child to a new public or private school and require immediate testing for giftedness? We make the testing process easy. Gifted Testing Evaluations, L.L.C. will accommodate you with speedy appointments for evaluations. Our Miami office is centrally located, and if you cannot come to us, we do our best to come to you. We make the experience simple and positive. Call us to answer your concerns; our goal is to get your child placed in a classroom where he or she needs to be.
Are you the type of person who holds a lot inside and just wants a space to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface? Maybe you’re trying to make sense of your thoughts, manage emotions that feel overwhelming or numb, or change patterns that keep repeating. At TEA Time Therapeutic Services, the “TEA” we explore is your Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions. Together, we slow things down, uncover what’s driving your reactions, and build healthier ways of responding. The goal is to help you grow through what you’ve been carrying, heal what still hurts, and move toward a life that feels aligned with who you want to be
Are you the type of person who holds a lot inside and just wants a space to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface? Maybe you’re trying to make sense of your thoughts, manage emotions that feel overwhelming or numb, or change patterns that keep repeating. At TEA Time Therapeutic Services, the “TEA” we explore is your Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions. Together, we slow things down, uncover what’s driving your reactions, and build healthier ways of responding. The goal is to help you grow through what you’ve been carrying, heal what still hurts, and move toward a life that feels aligned with who you want to be
My community need support, understanding, eclecticism, pro-active approach, empathy. Some of my client's goals of is to be able to function in constant change, to deal with stress, anxiety, fears, depression, and many other psychological and Psychosocial factors that affect their day-to-day level of functioning. I provide the best possible level of care, support, understanding they need and deserve.
My community need support, understanding, eclecticism, pro-active approach, empathy. Some of my client's goals of is to be able to function in constant change, to deal with stress, anxiety, fears, depression, and many other psychological and Psychosocial factors that affect their day-to-day level of functioning. I provide the best possible level of care, support, understanding they need and deserve.
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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.