Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Sioux Rapids, IA

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Stacy M. Neagles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LPN, NREMT
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
My social work philosophy takes on a client-centered holistic approach to psychotherapy. I am dedicated to working with individuals, children, couples, and families to achieve the mental health and relationships they desire.
My social work philosophy takes on a client-centered holistic approach to psychotherapy. I am dedicated to working with individuals, children, couples, and families to achieve the mental health and relationships they desire.
(712) 883-5089 View (712) 883-5089
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Bridget Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
As a military veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri, Iowa and Oklahoma. I understand the unique challenges that first responders, military personnel, and veterans face daily. The weight of trauma, high-pressure environments, and the toll on mental health can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in working with active-duty military, veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMS, and other first responders who experience PTSD, anxiety, depression, operational stress, and burnout.
As a military veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri, Iowa and Oklahoma. I understand the unique challenges that first responders, military personnel, and veterans face daily. The weight of trauma, high-pressure environments, and the toll on mental health can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in working with active-duty military, veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMS, and other first responders who experience PTSD, anxiety, depression, operational stress, and burnout.
(417) 246-4808 View (417) 246-4808

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Amy Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, tLMHC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Spencer, IA 51301
Life ever feel like one giant group project where you’re doing all the work? Or like you’re trying to keep 50 tabs open in your brain—and everything keeps freezing? Maybe you’re snapping at people you care about, crying in the shower, or just feeling blah when you used to feel alive. You don’t have to keep pushing through on empty. Therapy with me is a place to drop the armor. We’ll sort through the chaos, laugh when we can, cry when we need to, and figure out what actually helps you feel lighter. Together, we’ll uncover what matters most to you and help you move forward with confidence and a renewed sense of hope.
Life ever feel like one giant group project where you’re doing all the work? Or like you’re trying to keep 50 tabs open in your brain—and everything keeps freezing? Maybe you’re snapping at people you care about, crying in the shower, or just feeling blah when you used to feel alive. You don’t have to keep pushing through on empty. Therapy with me is a place to drop the armor. We’ll sort through the chaos, laugh when we can, cry when we need to, and figure out what actually helps you feel lighter. Together, we’ll uncover what matters most to you and help you move forward with confidence and a renewed sense of hope.
(712) 526-4900 View (712) 526-4900
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Breaking Illusions Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Spencer, IA 51301
I provide a nonjudgmental safe space for those looking to lessen anxiety, get to the core of pressing difficulties, learning to love yourself, and connect to your inner being. My approach is not a "one size fits all" method and is client-led. My goal is to guide you on reconnecting to yourself and building your self-trust so that you can get unstuck and create your own happiness. My therapy approach is soul-centered, client-focused, human-focused and these benefit clients in that they feel heard, seen, connected, in the midst of chaos.
I provide a nonjudgmental safe space for those looking to lessen anxiety, get to the core of pressing difficulties, learning to love yourself, and connect to your inner being. My approach is not a "one size fits all" method and is client-led. My goal is to guide you on reconnecting to yourself and building your self-trust so that you can get unstuck and create your own happiness. My therapy approach is soul-centered, client-focused, human-focused and these benefit clients in that they feel heard, seen, connected, in the midst of chaos.
(712) 717-0297 View (712) 717-0297
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Nolan Marie Vitzthum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, ACSW, RPT-S, EMDR
Serves Area
We all have stories to tell, my role is to help you feel empowered to come into contact with your internal and external environments to share yours. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor and Certified EMDR Therapist. I believe in the power of healing through connection. I feel this is what makes the therapeutic process so wonderful—creating a space of safety and trust for you to grow and heal in sharing your story and working through some of the most vulnerable parts of your life. Let's work together to help you re-write your story and create a narrative which truly represents you.
We all have stories to tell, my role is to help you feel empowered to come into contact with your internal and external environments to share yours. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor and Certified EMDR Therapist. I believe in the power of healing through connection. I feel this is what makes the therapeutic process so wonderful—creating a space of safety and trust for you to grow and heal in sharing your story and working through some of the most vulnerable parts of your life. Let's work together to help you re-write your story and create a narrative which truly represents you.
(515) 852-5660 View (515) 852-5660
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Emily Dicks
Mental Health Counselor, tLMHC
Spencer, IA 51301
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
(234) 409-4154 View (234) 409-4154

Online Therapists

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Tami Wirth Hunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, RPT-S
3 Endorsed
Ames, IA 50010
Are you seeking compassionate therapy for yourself or your child? Look no further! I'm a Registered Play Therapist passionate about helping young children and adults find healing and growth. My journey in social work has taken me through diverse and impactful experiences. With a background that includes domestic violence, sexual assault advocacy, and the child welfare system, I bring a deep understanding of the complex issues individuals and families may face. My commitment to helping others thrive and find healing drives my private practice in Ames.
Are you seeking compassionate therapy for yourself or your child? Look no further! I'm a Registered Play Therapist passionate about helping young children and adults find healing and growth. My journey in social work has taken me through diverse and impactful experiences. With a background that includes domestic violence, sexual assault advocacy, and the child welfare system, I bring a deep understanding of the complex issues individuals and families may face. My commitment to helping others thrive and find healing drives my private practice in Ames.
(515) 512-4493 View (515) 512-4493
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Andrew Bradley
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Ames, IA 50010
As a retired Marine, a licensed pilot, a scuba diver, and a linguist, I have a varied and multicultural background and am able to connect well with people of different cultures. In addition to a Masters in Professional Counseling, I have a Seminary degree in Pastoral Counseling. After serving as an Arabic and Persian Farsi linguist in the Marine Corps, I decided to continue a life of service by helping people find healing and personal growth. As a Veteran who served in Iraq and in Combat, I have special insight to help fellow Service Members.
As a retired Marine, a licensed pilot, a scuba diver, and a linguist, I have a varied and multicultural background and am able to connect well with people of different cultures. In addition to a Masters in Professional Counseling, I have a Seminary degree in Pastoral Counseling. After serving as an Arabic and Persian Farsi linguist in the Marine Corps, I decided to continue a life of service by helping people find healing and personal growth. As a Veteran who served in Iraq and in Combat, I have special insight to help fellow Service Members.
(515) 500-2151 View (515) 500-2151
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Ashley Hastert
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients ages 6+ in individual sessions. I have knowledge in areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and more. I strive to create a comfortable environment to help you feel safe in the healing process. I encourage the use of art or play techniques while talking to help strengthen the sense of safety and to encourage engagement throughout sessions.
I work with clients ages 6+ in individual sessions. I have knowledge in areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and more. I strive to create a comfortable environment to help you feel safe in the healing process. I encourage the use of art or play techniques while talking to help strengthen the sense of safety and to encourage engagement throughout sessions.
(515) 808-7258 View (515) 808-7258
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Lois Potthoff
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Audubon, IA 50025
I strive to help others heal and become empowered while rediscovering their true sense of self and reconnect with their life purpose. Relationship is the foundation to healing and I use a client centered and attuned approach while integrating an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals. My goal is to meet you or your child where they are and be your guide to healing. I have over 30 years of experience working in the field of mental illness and developmental disorders.
I strive to help others heal and become empowered while rediscovering their true sense of self and reconnect with their life purpose. Relationship is the foundation to healing and I use a client centered and attuned approach while integrating an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals. My goal is to meet you or your child where they are and be your guide to healing. I have over 30 years of experience working in the field of mental illness and developmental disorders.
(712) 350-9905 View (712) 350-9905
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Linda K Dollen
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I’ve spent much of my life working with and supporting children, families, and couples, both personally and professionally. My approach comes from real-life experience as much as it does from counseling work, and I believe that truly understanding people starts with meeting them where they are. I have experience working with children and adolescents facing a variety of challenges, as well as supporting adults and couples through life’s ups and downs. I understand how stress, communication struggles, and everyday pressures can impact relationships and family life.
I’ve spent much of my life working with and supporting children, families, and couples, both personally and professionally. My approach comes from real-life experience as much as it does from counseling work, and I believe that truly understanding people starts with meeting them where they are. I have experience working with children and adolescents facing a variety of challenges, as well as supporting adults and couples through life’s ups and downs. I understand how stress, communication struggles, and everyday pressures can impact relationships and family life.
(712) 382-7731 View (712) 382-7731
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The Heart of Play
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LMHC, RPT-S
Humboldt, IA 50548
You are more than a number at The Heart of Play. You are deserving of a place where you feel warm, welcome, seen, heard, validated, safe, and trusting. You deserve to share your story and know you are truly valued and respected in your journey. The Heart of Play recognizes the heart of healing requires vulnerability, courage, integrity, and bravery. We will walk alongside you in your journey, joining you in your vulnerability and healing as equals. We are not the experts on you— you are! You, all of you, are welcome here. That is our approach.
You are more than a number at The Heart of Play. You are deserving of a place where you feel warm, welcome, seen, heard, validated, safe, and trusting. You deserve to share your story and know you are truly valued and respected in your journey. The Heart of Play recognizes the heart of healing requires vulnerability, courage, integrity, and bravery. We will walk alongside you in your journey, joining you in your vulnerability and healing as equals. We are not the experts on you— you are! You, all of you, are welcome here. That is our approach.
(515) 705-6589 View (515) 705-6589
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Samantha Rao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Sioux City, IA 51101
I am a Provisionally Licensed Social Worker with a Masters degree and accepting all clients! In a therapeutic environment, we look for a safe, non-judgmental space where we can talk about our life experiences. Using a generalist approach, I work with individuals who have experienced or are experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use and life problems, anger management, and other problems or concerns people face in today’s modern society. I utilize multiple evidence-based interventions that meet the specific needs of my clients. I work with all age groups. Through self-empowerment, I plan to guide you along your healing journey.
I am a Provisionally Licensed Social Worker with a Masters degree and accepting all clients! In a therapeutic environment, we look for a safe, non-judgmental space where we can talk about our life experiences. Using a generalist approach, I work with individuals who have experienced or are experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use and life problems, anger management, and other problems or concerns people face in today’s modern society. I utilize multiple evidence-based interventions that meet the specific needs of my clients. I work with all age groups. Through self-empowerment, I plan to guide you along your healing journey.
(712) 354-2510 View (712) 354-2510
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Diana Castro-Moctezuma
Counselor, LMHC, LIMHP, IADC
1 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51101
I am a bilingual therapist licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. I provide individual therapy services for adults and am passionate about supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with the Latino community and helping individuals navigate cultural challenges, identity-related concerns, and immigration-related stressors. I specialize in treating co-occurring disorders and have experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and substance use challenges.
I am a bilingual therapist licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. I provide individual therapy services for adults and am passionate about supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with the Latino community and helping individuals navigate cultural challenges, identity-related concerns, and immigration-related stressors. I specialize in treating co-occurring disorders and have experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and substance use challenges.
(712) 214-7095 View (712) 214-7095
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Elevate Therapy + Assessment Orange City
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Orange City, IA 51041
The primary mission of Elevate is to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our clients. Our settings are designed to ensure a welcoming atmosphere that is professional and confidential. The clinicians at Elevate bring many years of combined expertise in their respective fields and have been trained in an array of evidence- based modalities. We are committed to implementing interventions with fidelity and ease.
The primary mission of Elevate is to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our clients. Our settings are designed to ensure a welcoming atmosphere that is professional and confidential. The clinicians at Elevate bring many years of combined expertise in their respective fields and have been trained in an array of evidence- based modalities. We are committed to implementing interventions with fidelity and ease.
(712) 214-7290 View (712) 214-7290
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Adrienne Morehead
Counselor, TLMHC
Le Mars, IA 51031
I believe in focusing on the whole person and taking in perspective all the parts that make you your individual self. I have strong values of trust, compassion, individuality, respect, and openness. I will make every effort to provide you with a comfortable space to work on your goals.
I believe in focusing on the whole person and taking in perspective all the parts that make you your individual self. I have strong values of trust, compassion, individuality, respect, and openness. I will make every effort to provide you with a comfortable space to work on your goals.
(712) 576-7444 View (712) 576-7444
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Trudy M. Rouillard Soole
Counselor, MA, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51102
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help & when one does I honor that! Life is messy & people come in with a host of issues. As we work together I validate their life experiences & together we examine what works in their life & what doesn't. Together we explore themes & patterns that may have isolated them & kept them in a narrative that may perpetuate pain, heartache, grief, loss, anxiety, depression or an addiction. Together we create a plan to recalibrate their life.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help & when one does I honor that! Life is messy & people come in with a host of issues. As we work together I validate their life experiences & together we examine what works in their life & what doesn't. Together we explore themes & patterns that may have isolated them & kept them in a narrative that may perpetuate pain, heartache, grief, loss, anxiety, depression or an addiction. Together we create a plan to recalibrate their life.
(505) 604-9634 View (505) 604-9634
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Andrea Vignovich
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RPT
1 Endorsed
Sac City, IA 50583
Hello! My name is Andrea Vignovich (she/her) and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). An important part of my therapeutic role is to meet you where you are on your journey toward emotional wellness and stability. I believe empathy, empowerment, and connection can help lead you toward your personal goals. In counseling, it is pivotal to create a safe and open space for you to foster growth and learning in yourself and your goals. Seeking counseling can be scary and challenging, however, it can also be rewarding and its effects are long-lasting. I hope to join you on your journey of growth and emotional wellbeing.
Hello! My name is Andrea Vignovich (she/her) and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). An important part of my therapeutic role is to meet you where you are on your journey toward emotional wellness and stability. I believe empathy, empowerment, and connection can help lead you toward your personal goals. In counseling, it is pivotal to create a safe and open space for you to foster growth and learning in yourself and your goals. Seeking counseling can be scary and challenging, however, it can also be rewarding and its effects are long-lasting. I hope to join you on your journey of growth and emotional wellbeing.
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Lutheran Family Service
Verified Verified
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
We are here to walk with you when you need it most. Lutheran Family Service (LFS) has an expert team of compassionate therapists and counselors to help you with marital and relationship problems, depression and suicidal thoughts, anxiety and worry, trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, grief and loss, parenting concerns, life transitions, work and career concerns, or chronic mental illness.
We are here to walk with you when you need it most. Lutheran Family Service (LFS) has an expert team of compassionate therapists and counselors to help you with marital and relationship problems, depression and suicidal thoughts, anxiety and worry, trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, grief and loss, parenting concerns, life transitions, work and career concerns, or chronic mental illness.
(515) 329-3162 View (515) 329-3162
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Austin Davis
Counselor, MS, tLMHC, NCC
Sioux City, IA 51105
Individuals who feel bound by the invisible Band-Aid may struggle to express themselves with others. Sometimes, we have problematic problems, and sometimes, we have typical responses to abnormal events, and that’s where I come into play. My role as a therapist is to tailor therapy to your needs, combining psychoeducation and evidence-based interventions to move you toward healing and growth. The decision to go to therapy can be difficult. I believe it is a privilege to work alongside individuals on their journey to overcoming life’s challenges.
Individuals who feel bound by the invisible Band-Aid may struggle to express themselves with others. Sometimes, we have problematic problems, and sometimes, we have typical responses to abnormal events, and that’s where I come into play. My role as a therapist is to tailor therapy to your needs, combining psychoeducation and evidence-based interventions to move you toward healing and growth. The decision to go to therapy can be difficult. I believe it is a privilege to work alongside individuals on their journey to overcoming life’s challenges.
(712) 214-7050 View (712) 214-7050
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.