Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in North Miami, FL
Dr. Luis Hines and Associates, LLC
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, DMin, LMHC, LPC-GA
North Miami, FL 33181
I am a holistic therapist with an unique set of skills, experiences and training to discern my client's needs. I have over 25 years of professional experiences in mental health and coaching. I will meet the needs of my clients with discretion and diligent. My counseling methodology is common sense approach of cognitive-behavioral and reality therapies. I will use any means necessary to help achieve my client's goals. If you are a client who need requires professional discretion and highly motivated to develop and grow, then I am your therapist. I am a certified USPTA Pro for over fifteen years.
I am a holistic therapist with an unique set of skills, experiences and training to discern my client's needs. I have over 25 years of professional experiences in mental health and coaching. I will meet the needs of my clients with discretion and diligent. My counseling methodology is common sense approach of cognitive-behavioral and reality therapies. I will use any means necessary to help achieve my client's goals. If you are a client who need requires professional discretion and highly motivated to develop and grow, then I am your therapist. I am a certified USPTA Pro for over fifteen years.
If you are like most people, you think that your problems are like your cross to bear. I am here to tell you that it's not true. Life can be much more enjoyable. All of us have issues to be resolved with others and with ourselves, and it can be done. Therapy can help you reflect and resolve your conflicts in a safe and confidential setting. You will feel more secure in yourself, able to relate to others in a loving and peaceful way and to tackle your life with confidence and optimism.
If you are like most people, you think that your problems are like your cross to bear. I am here to tell you that it's not true. Life can be much more enjoyable. All of us have issues to be resolved with others and with ourselves, and it can be done. Therapy can help you reflect and resolve your conflicts in a safe and confidential setting. You will feel more secure in yourself, able to relate to others in a loving and peaceful way and to tackle your life with confidence and optimism.
Life brings to us many challenges, some of which are difficult and frequently cause disruption in one's ability to perform at optimum level. Dr. Luvernice Croskey believes that counseling provides an opportunity for individuals to change the course of their lives to one that allows for growth and opportunities for success. She has been a provider of psychotherapeutic services for over fifteen years. She is a practicing associate with Carter Wiggins & Associates, P.A. Dr. Croskey has a long history of involvement in the behavioral healthcare field.Treatment approaches used by Dr. Croskey are designed to focus on the holistic needs of the individual.
Life brings to us many challenges, some of which are difficult and frequently cause disruption in one's ability to perform at optimum level. Dr. Luvernice Croskey believes that counseling provides an opportunity for individuals to change the course of their lives to one that allows for growth and opportunities for success. She has been a provider of psychotherapeutic services for over fifteen years. She is a practicing associate with Carter Wiggins & Associates, P.A. Dr. Croskey has a long history of involvement in the behavioral healthcare field.Treatment approaches used by Dr. Croskey are designed to focus on the holistic needs of the individual.
My ideal client is someone who might feel overwhelmed or misunderstood and is seeking support to better understand themselves and their emotions. This may be a child, adolescent, or young adult experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, selective mutism, or difficulty adjusting to life changes, as well as parents who want tools to better support their child. They often need a safe, patient, and affirming space where they can build emotional regulation skills, confidence, and effective coping strategies. Their goal is to feel more in control of their thoughts and emotions, improve relationships, and to function more confidently.
My ideal client is someone who might feel overwhelmed or misunderstood and is seeking support to better understand themselves and their emotions. This may be a child, adolescent, or young adult experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, selective mutism, or difficulty adjusting to life changes, as well as parents who want tools to better support their child. They often need a safe, patient, and affirming space where they can build emotional regulation skills, confidence, and effective coping strategies. Their goal is to feel more in control of their thoughts and emotions, improve relationships, and to function more confidently.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of why they keep repeating the same painful patterns. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, personality-related concerns, bipolar disorder, or difficulties in relationships and self-esteem. They are often searching for clarity, deeper self-understanding, and relief from emotional burdens that feel hard to name or make sense of.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of why they keep repeating the same painful patterns. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, personality-related concerns, bipolar disorder, or difficulties in relationships and self-esteem. They are often searching for clarity, deeper self-understanding, and relief from emotional burdens that feel hard to name or make sense of.
Dr. Isabel Gonzalez is a bilingual (English-Spanish) pediatric neuropsychologist, licensed as a clinical psychologist, mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology and Child Psychology from Albizu University in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez completed her internship and a two-year fellowship in Bilingual Pediatric Neuropsychology at Children’s Hospital Colorado, ranked as one of the top 10 children’s hospital in the U.S. Dr. Gonzalez’s clinical experience has been based on internationally recognized hospitals in the United States.
Dr. Isabel Gonzalez is a bilingual (English-Spanish) pediatric neuropsychologist, licensed as a clinical psychologist, mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology and Child Psychology from Albizu University in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez completed her internship and a two-year fellowship in Bilingual Pediatric Neuropsychology at Children’s Hospital Colorado, ranked as one of the top 10 children’s hospital in the U.S. Dr. Gonzalez’s clinical experience has been based on internationally recognized hospitals in the United States.
Hi, my name is Jenna and I enjoy helping people find the path to their true authentic selves! I am currently licensed in both Montana and Idaho. My ideal clients have a desire to break apart the patterns that keep themselves from being authentic and genuine in their lives. I have experience working with clients of all ages, including children, adolescents, parents and adults. In my work I highlight the importance of the therapeutic relationship as the basis of therapeutic growth and healing. My commitment to you is to always work from the perspective that you are the expert of your own experience.
Hi, my name is Jenna and I enjoy helping people find the path to their true authentic selves! I am currently licensed in both Montana and Idaho. My ideal clients have a desire to break apart the patterns that keep themselves from being authentic and genuine in their lives. I have experience working with clients of all ages, including children, adolescents, parents and adults. In my work I highlight the importance of the therapeutic relationship as the basis of therapeutic growth and healing. My commitment to you is to always work from the perspective that you are the expert of your own experience.
Would you like to Recover, Reinvent and Revitalize your life, on your terms? I can help you! If you’re looking for someone that is respectful, supportive, provides a judgment free environment and a space to heal, then I can provide this to you. As a skilled Clinical Social Worker, Educator, Sex Therapist & Doctoral candidate, I have extensive experience in the areas of various Family systems models, trauma, sexual abuse, as well as with Child and Adolescent Development. I practice from a solution-oriented lens, which allows me to work on the issues you are facing to work toward solutions.
Would you like to Recover, Reinvent and Revitalize your life, on your terms? I can help you! If you’re looking for someone that is respectful, supportive, provides a judgment free environment and a space to heal, then I can provide this to you. As a skilled Clinical Social Worker, Educator, Sex Therapist & Doctoral candidate, I have extensive experience in the areas of various Family systems models, trauma, sexual abuse, as well as with Child and Adolescent Development. I practice from a solution-oriented lens, which allows me to work on the issues you are facing to work toward solutions.
Welcome to Insight Neurocognitive and Behavioral Center! At Insight Neurocognitive and Behavioral Center, our Clinical Neuropsychologists and Therapists are highly specialized in the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral assessment and treatment of children and adults, and are able to provide testing and therapy services in English and Spanish.
Welcome to Insight Neurocognitive and Behavioral Center! At Insight Neurocognitive and Behavioral Center, our Clinical Neuropsychologists and Therapists are highly specialized in the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral assessment and treatment of children and adults, and are able to provide testing and therapy services in English and Spanish.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with experience in the field since 2017, providing care to adolescents and adults. My practice is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy, with a focus on helping clients develop insight, build coping skills, and create sustainable change.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with experience in the field since 2017, providing care to adolescents and adults. My practice is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy, with a focus on helping clients develop insight, build coping skills, and create sustainable change.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Ph.D. in Linguistics and advanced training in anxiety, stress, trauma therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, panic attacks, depression, grief, stress, and self-esteem issues.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy via secure telehealth, with a compassionate, culturally-sensitive approach. Fluent in multiple languages, I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Ph.D. in Linguistics and advanced training in anxiety, stress, trauma therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, panic attacks, depression, grief, stress, and self-esteem issues.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy via secure telehealth, with a compassionate, culturally-sensitive approach. Fluent in multiple languages, I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
I am a licensed psychotherapist and have spent the last 22 years dedicated to providing direct service as a healing arts professional in Florida, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Montana, and South Carolina. I provide treatment for emotional and behavioral difficulties including specialized individual treatment with young children, teens, and adults for a variety of issues ranging from depression to ADHD. I utilize a wide range of treatment options from individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy. In my daily practice I integrate traditional and holistic modalities of treatment.
I am a licensed psychotherapist and have spent the last 22 years dedicated to providing direct service as a healing arts professional in Florida, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Montana, and South Carolina. I provide treatment for emotional and behavioral difficulties including specialized individual treatment with young children, teens, and adults for a variety of issues ranging from depression to ADHD. I utilize a wide range of treatment options from individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy. In my daily practice I integrate traditional and holistic modalities of treatment.
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Over the past several years, I have worked directly with individuals between the ages of 1 and 18, supporting clients with diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD, and ODD.
Throughout my career, I have cultivated a strong foundation in assessment, treatment planning, caregiver collaboration, and evidence-based intervention, ensuring meaningful progress across diverse clinical needs.
Over the past several years, I have worked directly with individuals between the ages of 1 and 18, supporting clients with diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD, and ODD.
Throughout my career, I have cultivated a strong foundation in assessment, treatment planning, caregiver collaboration, and evidence-based intervention, ensuring meaningful progress across diverse clinical needs.
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?
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.
Families served by Outside the Box Behavioral Services in Florida and Sorella Behavioral Solutions in Arizona are seeking meaningful, lasting behavior change—not just compliance. Many face challenges with communication, emotional regulation, daily routines, and independence that affect home, school, and community life. Caregivers want support that honors their culture, explains the why, and builds confidence through structure, compassion, and teamwork. Our ideal clients are ages 2–18 with goals in communication, social skills, self-help, school readiness, safety, and functional independence across settings.
Families served by Outside the Box Behavioral Services in Florida and Sorella Behavioral Solutions in Arizona are seeking meaningful, lasting behavior change—not just compliance. Many face challenges with communication, emotional regulation, daily routines, and independence that affect home, school, and community life. Caregivers want support that honors their culture, explains the why, and builds confidence through structure, compassion, and teamwork. Our ideal clients are ages 2–18 with goals in communication, social skills, self-help, school readiness, safety, and functional independence across settings.
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.
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.
Are you seeking guidance on how to deal with your child’s oppositional behavior, or looking for a therapist experienced in treating anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues in children of all ages?
My name is TaNashia Taylor, i'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in treating children and adolescents from age 5-18. I help parents with family/behavior interventions for families struggling with oppositional behaviors and use a mix of CBT and play therapy to help children. I can help your youth through individual, family, or group counseling.
Are you seeking guidance on how to deal with your child’s oppositional behavior, or looking for a therapist experienced in treating anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues in children of all ages?
My name is TaNashia Taylor, i'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in treating children and adolescents from age 5-18. I help parents with family/behavior interventions for families struggling with oppositional behaviors and use a mix of CBT and play therapy to help children. I can help your youth through individual, family, or group counseling.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck, whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, ODD, or relationship issues.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating, but healing is possible with the right support. In a safe, compassionate space, your story is heard and your experiences are honored. Using evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT, therapy is tailored to your goals.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck, whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, ODD, or relationship issues.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating, but healing is possible with the right support. In a safe, compassionate space, your story is heard and your experiences are honored. Using evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT, therapy is tailored to your goals.
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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.