Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Dacula, GA

I work with children, adolescents, and young adult dealing with a variety of presenting concerns including, anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD, trauma, adoption, grief, depression, chronic illness, athletic performance, sensory processing disorders, ODD, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, life transitions, and emotional regulation.
Hi there! My name is Amberly Ellis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I approach counseling from an integrative, attachment-based, and interpersonal neurobiology lens, recognizing the link between behavior, the nervous system, and interpersonal connection. I believe the behaviors children and teens display are merely their way of communicating a need - a need to connect, a need to be known, a need to be heard, and a need for felt safety. It is my goal to not just help my clients “fix the problem,” but to help build understanding, connection, and a victorious mind.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adult dealing with a variety of presenting concerns including, anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD, trauma, adoption, grief, depression, chronic illness, athletic performance, sensory processing disorders, ODD, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, life transitions, and emotional regulation.
Hi there! My name is Amberly Ellis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I approach counseling from an integrative, attachment-based, and interpersonal neurobiology lens, recognizing the link between behavior, the nervous system, and interpersonal connection. I believe the behaviors children and teens display are merely their way of communicating a need - a need to connect, a need to be known, a need to be heard, and a need for felt safety. It is my goal to not just help my clients “fix the problem,” but to help build understanding, connection, and a victorious mind.

I enjoy working with adults of all ages, youth, and children. My goal is to meet everyone wherever they may be in their life's journey—to help them overcome emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual strongholds to live an unrestrained life to its fullest.
I enjoy working with adults of all ages, youth, and children. My goal is to meet everyone wherever they may be in their life's journey—to help them overcome emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual strongholds to live an unrestrained life to its fullest.

Si se puede! I am a bilingual English/Spanish psychotherapist working in the mental health field for the past 20 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I have worked in Outpatient clinics as well provided therapy in-home, school and other community settings. Some of the clients that I work with come with trauma, anxiety or depression. I also see many children experiencing attention difficulties, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anger, behavior or communication difficulties.
Si se puede! I am a bilingual English/Spanish psychotherapist working in the mental health field for the past 20 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I have worked in Outpatient clinics as well provided therapy in-home, school and other community settings. Some of the clients that I work with come with trauma, anxiety or depression. I also see many children experiencing attention difficulties, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anger, behavior or communication difficulties.

Greetings, I hope this finds you well. I'd greatly appreciate the opportunity to assist you and your family with exploring and processing coping techniques that will enhance effectively communicating your feelings thoughts and wants in a healthier manner. PLEASE NOTE: Currently rendering therapeutic services via telehealth/ Zoom
Greetings, I hope this finds you well. I'd greatly appreciate the opportunity to assist you and your family with exploring and processing coping techniques that will enhance effectively communicating your feelings thoughts and wants in a healthier manner. PLEASE NOTE: Currently rendering therapeutic services via telehealth/ Zoom

I have worked with children, teens, and adults for 25 plus years and am honored that each person has chosen to share their life with me. I conduct psychotherapy/counseling sessions with individuals and couples. I strictly adhere to the Social Worker's Code of Ethics. I will meet you where you would like to start in this process, joining with you to set achievable therapeutic goals as we build a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationship. I love what I do and care about the individuals I work with. We are all just doing the best we can and the best we know. Learning improved coping skills is a benefit to us all.
I have worked with children, teens, and adults for 25 plus years and am honored that each person has chosen to share their life with me. I conduct psychotherapy/counseling sessions with individuals and couples. I strictly adhere to the Social Worker's Code of Ethics. I will meet you where you would like to start in this process, joining with you to set achievable therapeutic goals as we build a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationship. I love what I do and care about the individuals I work with. We are all just doing the best we can and the best we know. Learning improved coping skills is a benefit to us all.

"Healing from the Inside Out" My clients are motivated to find solutions and actively participate in their healing. I work with children, adolescence, and teens who have special needs. Their families are an integral part of that healing. Seven years of experience working with children with severe autism, developmental disabilities and emotional behavioral disabilities in the public school system in the most restrictive environment. I offer support, guidance, behavioral solutions, intervention strategies in the classroom and home. Supervision for other professionals for obtaining their licensure. I also work with adults in transition, who suffer from chronic pain, depression anxiety
"Healing from the Inside Out" My clients are motivated to find solutions and actively participate in their healing. I work with children, adolescence, and teens who have special needs. Their families are an integral part of that healing. Seven years of experience working with children with severe autism, developmental disabilities and emotional behavioral disabilities in the public school system in the most restrictive environment. I offer support, guidance, behavioral solutions, intervention strategies in the classroom and home. Supervision for other professionals for obtaining their licensure. I also work with adults in transition, who suffer from chronic pain, depression anxiety

I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Psychotherapist located in the area of Atlanta, Georgia. I work with adults, individuals, and families using a solution-focused and eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. I have served in the mental health field for over 17 years. A highly dynamic, team-spirited, and evidence-based/ results-oriented professional seeking to combine outstanding academic and evidence-based training with excellent work experience, to make a significant contribution in a behavioral/mental health or social services environment. I am deeply committed to improving the quality of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Psychotherapist located in the area of Atlanta, Georgia. I work with adults, individuals, and families using a solution-focused and eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. I have served in the mental health field for over 17 years. A highly dynamic, team-spirited, and evidence-based/ results-oriented professional seeking to combine outstanding academic and evidence-based training with excellent work experience, to make a significant contribution in a behavioral/mental health or social services environment. I am deeply committed to improving the quality of life.

Hi! I am Dr. Malissa Collins, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Georgia specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have experience working with individuals from various backgrounds, families, and couples. My Ph.D. is in Marriage and Family Therapy. My approach is warm and compassionate. My focus is to meet clients where they are and teach them ways to successfully navigate through life to meet goals. My clients appreciate my warmth, nonjudgmental style. It helps to make them feel relaxed and confident.
Hi! I am Dr. Malissa Collins, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Georgia specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have experience working with individuals from various backgrounds, families, and couples. My Ph.D. is in Marriage and Family Therapy. My approach is warm and compassionate. My focus is to meet clients where they are and teach them ways to successfully navigate through life to meet goals. My clients appreciate my warmth, nonjudgmental style. It helps to make them feel relaxed and confident.

I work with people who struggle with anxiety, mood swings, addictions, and marital problems. Life can be difficult at times, especially when we feel isolated. So often, we wear masks for the benefit of those around us, while inside we suffer and abuse ourselves. Few people are truly the person that their friends perceive them to be on the inside.Fewer still are those completely at peace with themselves.
I work with people who struggle with anxiety, mood swings, addictions, and marital problems. Life can be difficult at times, especially when we feel isolated. So often, we wear masks for the benefit of those around us, while inside we suffer and abuse ourselves. Few people are truly the person that their friends perceive them to be on the inside.Fewer still are those completely at peace with themselves.

Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.
Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.

Hello, I'm David Manuel Ed.S LPC, NCC. I have facilitated therapy with clients for almost 4 years. My approach to therapy is eclectic. I have extended experience working in mental health, including various clinics, hospitals, and virtual settings. My clients are aged 5 yr- 64 yr. I see clients for Depression, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Anger, Grief, Men Issues, Women's Issues, and Stress. Working with clients ages 5 yrs to 64 yrs allows me to work with clients with various conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, career questioning, grief, loss, school issues, peer-related adjustment, men's issues, and women's issues.
Hello, I'm David Manuel Ed.S LPC, NCC. I have facilitated therapy with clients for almost 4 years. My approach to therapy is eclectic. I have extended experience working in mental health, including various clinics, hospitals, and virtual settings. My clients are aged 5 yr- 64 yr. I see clients for Depression, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Anger, Grief, Men Issues, Women's Issues, and Stress. Working with clients ages 5 yrs to 64 yrs allows me to work with clients with various conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, career questioning, grief, loss, school issues, peer-related adjustment, men's issues, and women's issues.

Are you unhappy, perplexed, or confused about your life situation? Do you have life issues and need a resolution? Let me help you to find targeted practical straightforward evidence-based solutions for positive change. We incorporate an eclectic integrative approach, with short-term results, to guide, empower, and motivate individuals, children, families, and adults to focus on positive solutions for change, and to overcome life's challenges. We provide a confidential, caring, and compassionate environment for you to FEEL HEARD, and FIND SOLUTIONS to your problems. Let me help you with effective strategies to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Contact www.ucwelpeoplesolutionsinc.com.
Are you unhappy, perplexed, or confused about your life situation? Do you have life issues and need a resolution? Let me help you to find targeted practical straightforward evidence-based solutions for positive change. We incorporate an eclectic integrative approach, with short-term results, to guide, empower, and motivate individuals, children, families, and adults to focus on positive solutions for change, and to overcome life's challenges. We provide a confidential, caring, and compassionate environment for you to FEEL HEARD, and FIND SOLUTIONS to your problems. Let me help you with effective strategies to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Contact www.ucwelpeoplesolutionsinc.com.

Life challenges can test our resilience and often require support. Psychotherapy provides a space for healing and growth, helping individuals address difficulties effectively. My focus is on young men (11+), as well as broader men's issues, but women are welcome too. Whether facing past trauma, present struggles, or future uncertainties, no one should navigate alone. Therapy supports well-being, offering tools to manage stress, transitions, systemic issues, addiction, or post-hospitalization suicidality. You deserve care and a safe space to thrive authentically.
Life challenges can test our resilience and often require support. Psychotherapy provides a space for healing and growth, helping individuals address difficulties effectively. My focus is on young men (11+), as well as broader men's issues, but women are welcome too. Whether facing past trauma, present struggles, or future uncertainties, no one should navigate alone. Therapy supports well-being, offering tools to manage stress, transitions, systemic issues, addiction, or post-hospitalization suicidality. You deserve care and a safe space to thrive authentically.

My 30 years of practice provide me with a vast background to work with a wide variety of clients. The value of experience is the ability to meet the client where they are in order to develop a relationship. The goal is to help each client have a better life and to learn skills to manage thoughts, feelings and behavior. I have extensive experience treating ADHD, Depression, Bipolar and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. Understanding how each of these disorders impacts your life is critical as well as learning coping skills to manage the impact they have on your life.
My 30 years of practice provide me with a vast background to work with a wide variety of clients. The value of experience is the ability to meet the client where they are in order to develop a relationship. The goal is to help each client have a better life and to learn skills to manage thoughts, feelings and behavior. I have extensive experience treating ADHD, Depression, Bipolar and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. Understanding how each of these disorders impacts your life is critical as well as learning coping skills to manage the impact they have on your life.

Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S, CFMHE
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
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I have experience with substance abuse, ADHD, ODD and Autism.
Knowing that at times life can offer its own difficult challenges, I am eager to partner with you as you journey to a better you! I believe strongly in meeting you where you are at and staying with you for the entire journey. You may be in the midst of a major life transition, trying to visualize life's next stage. Having an experienced, compassionate and non-judgmental professional to help guide you can make all the difference! Life can be difficult, but you don't have to navigate your problems alone.
I have experience with substance abuse, ADHD, ODD and Autism.
Knowing that at times life can offer its own difficult challenges, I am eager to partner with you as you journey to a better you! I believe strongly in meeting you where you are at and staying with you for the entire journey. You may be in the midst of a major life transition, trying to visualize life's next stage. Having an experienced, compassionate and non-judgmental professional to help guide you can make all the difference! Life can be difficult, but you don't have to navigate your problems alone.

I work with couples, adolescents, and adults and specialize in LGBTQIA+, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, and PTSD.
My communication style is open, flexible, accommodating, and approachable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about issues they do not feel comfortable speaking about with others. I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment and allow my clients the space to open up without guilt or shame.
I work with couples, adolescents, and adults and specialize in LGBTQIA+, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, and PTSD.
My communication style is open, flexible, accommodating, and approachable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about issues they do not feel comfortable speaking about with others. I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment and allow my clients the space to open up without guilt or shame.

Ta'neja Rodgers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Duluth, GA 30096
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with children, adults, and couples to address anger management, unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, family conflict, ODD, & other related mental illnesses.
Are you feeling hopeless, anxious, and having a difficult time coping with current life changes? Feeling depressed and experiencing difficulty identifying and expressing your emotions? Experienced childhood trauma that was never addressed or processed? Allow me to help you navigate and process these things. I believe that early intervention can significantly impact a child in adulthood, and addressing /processing childhood trauma can change your life.
I specialize in working with children, adults, and couples to address anger management, unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, family conflict, ODD, & other related mental illnesses.
Are you feeling hopeless, anxious, and having a difficult time coping with current life changes? Feeling depressed and experiencing difficulty identifying and expressing your emotions? Experienced childhood trauma that was never addressed or processed? Allow me to help you navigate and process these things. I believe that early intervention can significantly impact a child in adulthood, and addressing /processing childhood trauma can change your life.

Atlanta Counseling & Diagnostics Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
We have the expertise of working with many issues such as, but not limited to the following; ADHD, ODD, Anger-Management, Anxiety, School-Related Stress, Bullying, Poor Academic Performance, Interpersonal Relationships, Depression, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, and Family Problems.
Atlanta Counseling & Diagnostics Center (ACADC) provides comprehensive psychotherapy services for children and adults. We offer an array of innovative and dynamic counseling techniques that make every interaction thought-provoking, stimulating, interactive, and enjoyable. What separates ACADC from others is our ability to meet the client's needs and allow them to grow in a safe and non-judgemental atmosphere. We conduct Behavioral Health Assessments, Verified Diagnosis, and Risk Assessments. We provide Trauma Assessments for Foster Care clients too. We also offer teletherapy via the Zoom app. Call today! Tambien Hablamos Espanol.
We have the expertise of working with many issues such as, but not limited to the following; ADHD, ODD, Anger-Management, Anxiety, School-Related Stress, Bullying, Poor Academic Performance, Interpersonal Relationships, Depression, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, and Family Problems.
Atlanta Counseling & Diagnostics Center (ACADC) provides comprehensive psychotherapy services for children and adults. We offer an array of innovative and dynamic counseling techniques that make every interaction thought-provoking, stimulating, interactive, and enjoyable. What separates ACADC from others is our ability to meet the client's needs and allow them to grow in a safe and non-judgemental atmosphere. We conduct Behavioral Health Assessments, Verified Diagnosis, and Risk Assessments. We provide Trauma Assessments for Foster Care clients too. We also offer teletherapy via the Zoom app. Call today! Tambien Hablamos Espanol.
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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.