Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Chicago, IL
I believe our earliest relationships shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. My work is grounded in an attachment-based perspective, exploring how past experiences influence self-perception, relationships, and social roles. I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients feel safe to explore their stories, gain insight, and foster healing connections that support growth and change.
I believe our earliest relationships shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. My work is grounded in an attachment-based perspective, exploring how past experiences influence self-perception, relationships, and social roles. I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients feel safe to explore their stories, gain insight, and foster healing connections that support growth and change.
If your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or behavioral challenges, therapy can help them build the skills they need to feel more confident and capable. I was trained at Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital and use evidence-based treatments to support children and teens with OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I also provide parent coaching to help parents build effective parenting strategies. In addition to my work with children and teens, I support women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility challenges.
If your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or behavioral challenges, therapy can help them build the skills they need to feel more confident and capable. I was trained at Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital and use evidence-based treatments to support children and teens with OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I also provide parent coaching to help parents build effective parenting strategies. In addition to my work with children and teens, I support women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility challenges.
My work is rooted in the fact that each of us already holds the capacity for healing, growth, and meaningful change. Sometimes, life experiences—stress, trauma, loss, or transitions—can make that harder to access. My role is to help you reconnect with those inner strengths. Your True Self can be uncovered using therapy combined with ancient healing wisdom. Oftentimes, clients talk to a therapist for years. When they enter my office, I always ask what tools they have learned. Sadly, few have them. I listen, but I also teach skills that you can use every day to achieve and maintain balance. Believe me, I have been in your shoes.
My work is rooted in the fact that each of us already holds the capacity for healing, growth, and meaningful change. Sometimes, life experiences—stress, trauma, loss, or transitions—can make that harder to access. My role is to help you reconnect with those inner strengths. Your True Self can be uncovered using therapy combined with ancient healing wisdom. Oftentimes, clients talk to a therapist for years. When they enter my office, I always ask what tools they have learned. Sadly, few have them. I listen, but I also teach skills that you can use every day to achieve and maintain balance. Believe me, I have been in your shoes.
Life is a work in progress, and progress isn't always a linear path. It's inevitable to have hurdles along the way, and we sometimes need support to better cope with these hurdles. I'm a firm believer in You being the most important person in Your life. You matter most, you know yourself best, and are the star of your life story. I want to be able to offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental, and safe space for you to process your thoughts and feelings, adding a bit of humor along the way. I want to be along side with you, to help you see your own strength, and work collaboratively with you to help cope with the daily hurdles of life.
Life is a work in progress, and progress isn't always a linear path. It's inevitable to have hurdles along the way, and we sometimes need support to better cope with these hurdles. I'm a firm believer in You being the most important person in Your life. You matter most, you know yourself best, and are the star of your life story. I want to be able to offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental, and safe space for you to process your thoughts and feelings, adding a bit of humor along the way. I want to be along side with you, to help you see your own strength, and work collaboratively with you to help cope with the daily hurdles of life.
In the often-painful experience of symptoms, something speaks through the body that is hard to put into words. Dreams, slips of the tongue, and everyday accidents can point to the experience of something working in us that we do not know. In listening to you, I pay close attention to the unconscious which appears in these and other coded signs in our bodies, our speech, and our dreams, but only you can tell me about what these signs mean to you and how they relate to your history and experience.
In the often-painful experience of symptoms, something speaks through the body that is hard to put into words. Dreams, slips of the tongue, and everyday accidents can point to the experience of something working in us that we do not know. In listening to you, I pay close attention to the unconscious which appears in these and other coded signs in our bodies, our speech, and our dreams, but only you can tell me about what these signs mean to you and how they relate to your history and experience.
I have a passion for creating therapeutic spaces for support and growth. My practice experience includes work with adults, children, adolescents, and families who are presently suffering with trauma, grief, relationship issues, divorce, parenting challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety disorders and a wide array of life circumstances. As a seasoned psychotherapist, I blend compassion, intellectual insights, and current research to address you or your loved ones unique needs and create a space in which empowerment and hope may flourish. I welcome working with diverse clients collaboratively towards their goals.
I have a passion for creating therapeutic spaces for support and growth. My practice experience includes work with adults, children, adolescents, and families who are presently suffering with trauma, grief, relationship issues, divorce, parenting challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety disorders and a wide array of life circumstances. As a seasoned psychotherapist, I blend compassion, intellectual insights, and current research to address you or your loved ones unique needs and create a space in which empowerment and hope may flourish. I welcome working with diverse clients collaboratively towards their goals.
We are a group practice that brings together clinicians from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work, home life, or relationships. When everyday pressures exceed their ability to cope, they may feel stuck, exhausted, or disconnected. Many of our clients face challenges in school, struggle to complete tasks, experience conflict at work, or find it hard to enjoy activities they once loved.
At the core of our work is a belief in the resilience of the human spirit. Therapy is a journey of self-discovery—an opportunity to understand yourself better & create meaning
We are a group practice that brings together clinicians from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work, home life, or relationships. When everyday pressures exceed their ability to cope, they may feel stuck, exhausted, or disconnected. Many of our clients face challenges in school, struggle to complete tasks, experience conflict at work, or find it hard to enjoy activities they once loved.
At the core of our work is a belief in the resilience of the human spirit. Therapy is a journey of self-discovery—an opportunity to understand yourself better & create meaning
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Emotional stress resulting from our own erroneous beliefs, problematic relationships, and stressful life circumstances can compromise our mental health. I firmly believe that my pragmatic therapeutic style and clinically proven treatment approaches can be highly instrumental in helping you learn effective ways to resolve your emotional pain and develop effective coping skills & styles. The central focus of my practice is the treatment of Relationship Issues, including Marital/Couples' Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Anger Control Problems.
To schedule your appointment, please click on the "My Website" tab in this profile.
Emotional stress resulting from our own erroneous beliefs, problematic relationships, and stressful life circumstances can compromise our mental health. I firmly believe that my pragmatic therapeutic style and clinically proven treatment approaches can be highly instrumental in helping you learn effective ways to resolve your emotional pain and develop effective coping skills & styles. The central focus of my practice is the treatment of Relationship Issues, including Marital/Couples' Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Anger Control Problems.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or challenges in your relationships? Maybe life feels heavier than usual, leaving you emotionally drained, stuck in painful patterns, or struggling to cope with stress on your own. You may feel exhausted from carrying so much while trying to keep everything together for those around you. Therapy can provide a safe space to process what you are going through, better understand what is keeping you stuck, and develop healthier ways of coping so you can move forward feeling more grounded, hopeful, and confident in yourself and your relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or challenges in your relationships? Maybe life feels heavier than usual, leaving you emotionally drained, stuck in painful patterns, or struggling to cope with stress on your own. You may feel exhausted from carrying so much while trying to keep everything together for those around you. Therapy can provide a safe space to process what you are going through, better understand what is keeping you stuck, and develop healthier ways of coping so you can move forward feeling more grounded, hopeful, and confident in yourself and your relationships.
My name is Jessica Kuhnen, LCSW. Masters awarded from University of Chicago. Owner of Hyde Park Center for Healing LLC. I treat clients struggling with grief, depression, anxiety, and or PTSD/complex trauma. If you have experienced one very traumatic event or several over the span of your lifetime-managing your emotions, daily life tasks and or maintaining relationships can feel really hard.
My name is Jessica Kuhnen, LCSW. Masters awarded from University of Chicago. Owner of Hyde Park Center for Healing LLC. I treat clients struggling with grief, depression, anxiety, and or PTSD/complex trauma. If you have experienced one very traumatic event or several over the span of your lifetime-managing your emotions, daily life tasks and or maintaining relationships can feel really hard.
Taylor White Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, LLC provides a valuable resource that can help you achieve meaningful and sustainable results in your personal and professional life through therapy. We provide premium counseling services, including individual therapy, couple therapy, child and adolescent counseling and family counseling
Taylor White Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, LLC provides a valuable resource that can help you achieve meaningful and sustainable results in your personal and professional life through therapy. We provide premium counseling services, including individual therapy, couple therapy, child and adolescent counseling and family counseling
Max offers expert psychotherapy for teens and young adults who seek profound progress, success, and happiness. You may be surprised at how quickly you'll notice positive changes in your life when working with Max. Max specializes in treating: Social anxiety, loneliness, relationships issues, self-confidence, quarter-life crisis, college transition, lack of purpose, trust issues, breakups, and self-worth.
Max offers expert psychotherapy for teens and young adults who seek profound progress, success, and happiness. You may be surprised at how quickly you'll notice positive changes in your life when working with Max. Max specializes in treating: Social anxiety, loneliness, relationships issues, self-confidence, quarter-life crisis, college transition, lack of purpose, trust issues, breakups, and self-worth.
**How many cookies are too many at once? Am I a bad parent, or have a bad kid? Am I too much for people? Not enough? Why don’t other people have these problems? I can’t deal with this anymore. Why aren’t I better yet? Why do people say I need a therapist? I don’t want someone telling me how to live. I’ve done/been through things no one can ever know.** Whether within ourselves, or from peer/romantic/family relationships, we may experience increasingly uncomfortable thoughts/feelings/actions. And, whether sometimes or constant, "what's wrong with me" and "how/when will it be better" may become the most uncomfortable thoughts to hold.
**How many cookies are too many at once? Am I a bad parent, or have a bad kid? Am I too much for people? Not enough? Why don’t other people have these problems? I can’t deal with this anymore. Why aren’t I better yet? Why do people say I need a therapist? I don’t want someone telling me how to live. I’ve done/been through things no one can ever know.** Whether within ourselves, or from peer/romantic/family relationships, we may experience increasingly uncomfortable thoughts/feelings/actions. And, whether sometimes or constant, "what's wrong with me" and "how/when will it be better" may become the most uncomfortable thoughts to hold.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, school refusal, and/or behavioral concerns and you feel stuck on how to help them, I hear you. Parenting can be both joyful and overwhelming. As a clinician specializing in the social and emotional development of young children, I understand the unique challenges that children and their families face. Raising a family does not come with a handbook and often times our past gets in the way of being the parent we want to be. On top of parenting, there are life transitions, career challenges, relationships and internal struggles to navigate.
Your worries are real, and I am here to help.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, school refusal, and/or behavioral concerns and you feel stuck on how to help them, I hear you. Parenting can be both joyful and overwhelming. As a clinician specializing in the social and emotional development of young children, I understand the unique challenges that children and their families face. Raising a family does not come with a handbook and often times our past gets in the way of being the parent we want to be. On top of parenting, there are life transitions, career challenges, relationships and internal struggles to navigate.
Your worries are real, and I am here to help.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults and families! However, I am open (and have experience) working with all ages. I work on an array of issues such as difficulties surrounding major life events, trauma, anxiety, low mood, behavior/conduct issues, low self-esteem and ADHD. My clients enter with goals to identify their feelings, what contributes to their stressors and symptoms, and find ways to cope in a healthy way. I am big on empowering and advocating for my clients for the betterment of their well-being.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults and families! However, I am open (and have experience) working with all ages. I work on an array of issues such as difficulties surrounding major life events, trauma, anxiety, low mood, behavior/conduct issues, low self-esteem and ADHD. My clients enter with goals to identify their feelings, what contributes to their stressors and symptoms, and find ways to cope in a healthy way. I am big on empowering and advocating for my clients for the betterment of their well-being.
Antonio Romano provides psychotherapy services to adults, children, and families suffering from emotional and psychological problems. His approach is particularly focused on the needs of clients who are struggling with issues of cultural adjustment and transition. Serves individuals and families utilizing CBT, DBT, SFBT and ERP therapies. Treatment goals are identified in a collaborative and safe setting to address emotional regulation issues, increase problem solving, and improve overall life quality.
Antonio Romano provides psychotherapy services to adults, children, and families suffering from emotional and psychological problems. His approach is particularly focused on the needs of clients who are struggling with issues of cultural adjustment and transition. Serves individuals and families utilizing CBT, DBT, SFBT and ERP therapies. Treatment goals are identified in a collaborative and safe setting to address emotional regulation issues, increase problem solving, and improve overall life quality.
Are you tired of arguing with your spouse? How about concerned about your child? Do you think you have ADHD because of recent concerns with inattention, stress or impulsivity? If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, call/email my staff today. We are known for our ability to truly get to the root of the matter. We know how to get through to people, mostly because we understand where they are coming from, and how to identify and capitalize on their strengths. Clients often report improvement in a few short weeks. With therapy and neuropsych testing available, this is a one-stop shop for many of your needs.
Are you tired of arguing with your spouse? How about concerned about your child? Do you think you have ADHD because of recent concerns with inattention, stress or impulsivity? If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, call/email my staff today. We are known for our ability to truly get to the root of the matter. We know how to get through to people, mostly because we understand where they are coming from, and how to identify and capitalize on their strengths. Clients often report improvement in a few short weeks. With therapy and neuropsych testing available, this is a one-stop shop for many of your needs.
If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or experiencing increased life stressors due to work, family or other responsibilities, psychotherapy can help. Strengthening your interpersonal, behavioral and relational strategies will bring you relief. Together, we will explore how the complex patterns of your experiences are affecting your current life challenges, emotions, and behaviors. Whether working with children, adolescents, teens or adults, my approach is to be compassionate and attuned to your unique set of needs, providing a space for you to feel understood, appreciated and learn self-acceptance, ultimately achieving more effective strategies for dealing with life's stressors.
If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or experiencing increased life stressors due to work, family or other responsibilities, psychotherapy can help. Strengthening your interpersonal, behavioral and relational strategies will bring you relief. Together, we will explore how the complex patterns of your experiences are affecting your current life challenges, emotions, and behaviors. Whether working with children, adolescents, teens or adults, my approach is to be compassionate and attuned to your unique set of needs, providing a space for you to feel understood, appreciated and learn self-acceptance, ultimately achieving more effective strategies for dealing with life's stressors.
Rebekah works with clients to identify and utilize their strengths to help them reach their goals. She believes that each individual takes a role in authoring their own life story. Within this life story are a collection of messages received from oneself, others, and society that impact perception and the ways in which an individual operates in the world. Rebekah accompanies her clients as they gain understanding and insight into themselves and find ways to take control over their own narrative.
Rebekah works with clients to identify and utilize their strengths to help them reach their goals. She believes that each individual takes a role in authoring their own life story. Within this life story are a collection of messages received from oneself, others, and society that impact perception and the ways in which an individual operates in the world. Rebekah accompanies her clients as they gain understanding and insight into themselves and find ways to take control over their own narrative.
RIMYA's goals are to deliver quality supportive services for youth and adults, enhance awareness of mental health and provide trauma informed services within communities for both English and Spanish speaking individuals.
RIMYA's goals are to deliver quality supportive services for youth and adults, enhance awareness of mental health and provide trauma informed services within communities for both English and Spanish speaking individuals.
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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.