Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Gardiner, ME
I’m an eccentric, depth‑oriented therapist who blends radical honesty with a warm, grounded presence. I work with the unconscious, the body, and the patterns you’ve carried for years—often without realizing it. My approach is deeply trauma‑informed and somatically attuned, helping you understand how your story lives in both mind and body. If you’ve ever felt “too much” or misunderstood, this is a space where your complexity is welcomed and your truth can finally breathe.
I’m an eccentric, depth‑oriented therapist who blends radical honesty with a warm, grounded presence. I work with the unconscious, the body, and the patterns you’ve carried for years—often without realizing it. My approach is deeply trauma‑informed and somatically attuned, helping you understand how your story lives in both mind and body. If you’ve ever felt “too much” or misunderstood, this is a space where your complexity is welcomed and your truth can finally breathe.
I believe in the uniqueness of each human being and that all people have inherent strengths. I know when a person seeks counseling it is because he/she is feeling overwhelmed or stuck. In the safety of a professional helping relationship you will address those areas as well as recognize and utilize your own strengths so you can move forward to resolve your problems. I work with people on a variety of difficult life issues and I meet each person where they are at. In addition to helping individual adults, I work with parents, families and children ages 7-18.
I believe in the uniqueness of each human being and that all people have inherent strengths. I know when a person seeks counseling it is because he/she is feeling overwhelmed or stuck. In the safety of a professional helping relationship you will address those areas as well as recognize and utilize your own strengths so you can move forward to resolve your problems. I work with people on a variety of difficult life issues and I meet each person where they are at. In addition to helping individual adults, I work with parents, families and children ages 7-18.
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Now accepting MaineCare for Telehealth sessions.
Asking for help is the first step toward healing. I provide individuals with a personalized, strength-based, and supportive environment to manage life changes, conflicts, and past issues. I specialize in supporting high school and college students, and other adults experiencing grief and loss through anxiety, depression, divorce, domestic violence, and childhood trauma experiences. Together, let's work to find you peace, joy, and fulfillment again.
Telehealth openings only. Save time and money by engaging in counseling from the privacy of your office or home.
Now accepting MaineCare for Telehealth sessions.
Asking for help is the first step toward healing. I provide individuals with a personalized, strength-based, and supportive environment to manage life changes, conflicts, and past issues. I specialize in supporting high school and college students, and other adults experiencing grief and loss through anxiety, depression, divorce, domestic violence, and childhood trauma experiences. Together, let's work to find you peace, joy, and fulfillment again.
Telehealth openings only. Save time and money by engaging in counseling from the privacy of your office or home.
Are you, your preteen, teen, or your young adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, depression, Autism, or navigating a major life transition? With over 25 years of experience across school, college, private practice, hospital, and residential treatment settings, I have learned that healing begins with feeling truly heard and understood. I approach therapy as a genuine, collaborative connection—not just a set of techniques. If you are ready to gain clarity, build practical tools, and reconnect with your sense of self-worth and direction, let’s begin that journey together.
Are you, your preteen, teen, or your young adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, depression, Autism, or navigating a major life transition? With over 25 years of experience across school, college, private practice, hospital, and residential treatment settings, I have learned that healing begins with feeling truly heard and understood. I approach therapy as a genuine, collaborative connection—not just a set of techniques. If you are ready to gain clarity, build practical tools, and reconnect with your sense of self-worth and direction, let’s begin that journey together.
My objective is to create a consistent, trauma-informed setting for us to connect, share, and grow. My therapeutic concentrations include anxiety & depression, ADHD, borderline personality disorder, aging, and stress related to government & policy. I believe in using creative tools and stories to get our minds moving. I am especially a believer in the power of fresh air and am likely to ask if you would meet me in the park on a nice day. I love riding my bicycle and do sewing in my free time.
My objective is to create a consistent, trauma-informed setting for us to connect, share, and grow. My therapeutic concentrations include anxiety & depression, ADHD, borderline personality disorder, aging, and stress related to government & policy. I believe in using creative tools and stories to get our minds moving. I am especially a believer in the power of fresh air and am likely to ask if you would meet me in the park on a nice day. I love riding my bicycle and do sewing in my free time.
In person and telehealth counseling is available to adults, teens and children seeking individual or family therapy in a respectful, safe, and supportive environment. We want to work with you to understand your goals and help you develop plans and skills to achieve your goals that utilize your strengths. Our clinicians provide a broad spectrum of quality, evidence-based care . We help you resolve life stressors such as relationship issues, grief and loss, the effects of trauma, problems at home, school or work, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, attachment, anger issues, and other mental health challenges.
In person and telehealth counseling is available to adults, teens and children seeking individual or family therapy in a respectful, safe, and supportive environment. We want to work with you to understand your goals and help you develop plans and skills to achieve your goals that utilize your strengths. Our clinicians provide a broad spectrum of quality, evidence-based care . We help you resolve life stressors such as relationship issues, grief and loss, the effects of trauma, problems at home, school or work, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, attachment, anger issues, and other mental health challenges.
There are ways that life “doesn’t make sense” or at least challenges the ways we think or feel. This is harder if no one carefully helps us navigate what changes to try and give insights and feedback along the way. I am an LCPC-licensed therapist, and I may be that person for you. I focus on listening to your world and how you understand and experience it. As I empathize with your experiences, values, and goals, I may also see parts that you have not, including perhaps strengths and/or limits that may be holding you back.
There are ways that life “doesn’t make sense” or at least challenges the ways we think or feel. This is harder if no one carefully helps us navigate what changes to try and give insights and feedback along the way. I am an LCPC-licensed therapist, and I may be that person for you. I focus on listening to your world and how you understand and experience it. As I empathize with your experiences, values, and goals, I may also see parts that you have not, including perhaps strengths and/or limits that may be holding you back.
I provide Telehealth Sessions only! I look forward to working with you. I particularly value working with individuals who are motivated and ready to address their issues. People who have worked with me know that I am respectful, empathetic, and am a great listener. My extensive background allows me to provide comprehensive and empathetic support to those seeking help. I currently have a very flexible schedule and take many different types of insurance. The best way to contact me is via email at brucetrostlcsw at gmail.
I provide Telehealth Sessions only! I look forward to working with you. I particularly value working with individuals who are motivated and ready to address their issues. People who have worked with me know that I am respectful, empathetic, and am a great listener. My extensive background allows me to provide comprehensive and empathetic support to those seeking help. I currently have a very flexible schedule and take many different types of insurance. The best way to contact me is via email at brucetrostlcsw at gmail.
Currently accepting telehealth clients only. Insurance is not accepted at this time.
Life can feel heavy or uncertain at times, and reaching out for support can be an important first step. I aim to create a calm, supportive space where therapy feels safe, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. My passion is helping people reconnect with their strengths and build tools that support healing, growth, and greater peace.
I work with young adults, individuals experiencing life transitions, couples, and women’s issues, including parenting, anxiety, and pre- and postnatal mental health. My approach is strengths-based, drawing from CBT
Currently accepting telehealth clients only. Insurance is not accepted at this time.
Life can feel heavy or uncertain at times, and reaching out for support can be an important first step. I aim to create a calm, supportive space where therapy feels safe, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. My passion is helping people reconnect with their strengths and build tools that support healing, growth, and greater peace.
I work with young adults, individuals experiencing life transitions, couples, and women’s issues, including parenting, anxiety, and pre- and postnatal mental health. My approach is strengths-based, drawing from CBT
Mindful Journey Counseling
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, CCS, LADC
Waterville, ME 04901
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that every individual is the expert unto themselves, and therefore have an inner capacity to cope and heal from mental health challenges and trauma. As a licensed clinical professional counselor, it is my role to be a guide, sounding board, and someone to help encourage further inner exploration.
I believe that every individual is the expert unto themselves, and therefore have an inner capacity to cope and heal from mental health challenges and trauma. As a licensed clinical professional counselor, it is my role to be a guide, sounding board, and someone to help encourage further inner exploration.
Hi, I’m Jada, a dually Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who provides online therapy in Maine and Florida. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, grief, OCD, boundary struggles, and family system issues. My approach is collaborative, solution-focused, and eclectic, tailoring therapy to each person’s goals and needs. I enjoy helping clients gain insight, build resilience, and move toward meaningful growth. I also offer Christian counseling for individuals that would like to integrate faith into the therapeutic process.
Hi, I’m Jada, a dually Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who provides online therapy in Maine and Florida. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, grief, OCD, boundary struggles, and family system issues. My approach is collaborative, solution-focused, and eclectic, tailoring therapy to each person’s goals and needs. I enjoy helping clients gain insight, build resilience, and move toward meaningful growth. I also offer Christian counseling for individuals that would like to integrate faith into the therapeutic process.
We work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with life stressors, relationships, mood disorders, or substance use. Many of our clients are looking for support but do not want to wait weeks to be seen. We offer virtual therapy across multiple states and can typically schedule appointments within 24–48 hours. Our team uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy, to help clients gain clarity, stability, and practical tools to move forward.
We work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with life stressors, relationships, mood disorders, or substance use. Many of our clients are looking for support but do not want to wait weeks to be seen. We offer virtual therapy across multiple states and can typically schedule appointments within 24–48 hours. Our team uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy, to help clients gain clarity, stability, and practical tools to move forward.
I specialize in the cases where generic advice hasn't worked—pediatric behavioral challenges that disrupt daily life, diabetes psychology, chronic illness management, and families navigating the intersection of medical and mental health needs. Over the past decade, I've built a practice focused on bridging the gap between "knowing" and "doing" for clients who need deeply specialized guidance that fits their real lives.
I specialize in the cases where generic advice hasn't worked—pediatric behavioral challenges that disrupt daily life, diabetes psychology, chronic illness management, and families navigating the intersection of medical and mental health needs. Over the past decade, I've built a practice focused on bridging the gap between "knowing" and "doing" for clients who need deeply specialized guidance that fits their real lives.
In the adult client, I especially enjoy witnessing one's ability to reject ineffective patterns of thinking in order to reach and sustain personal growth. Facing what we find to recognize either by internal or external forces that needs correction, is the first step in the process of effecting change. In adolescents, a shift to effect change can be a bit more challenging but no fault of theirs. Helping clients to navigate the life courses; expected and unexpected can be an exciting process to experience.
In the adult client, I especially enjoy witnessing one's ability to reject ineffective patterns of thinking in order to reach and sustain personal growth. Facing what we find to recognize either by internal or external forces that needs correction, is the first step in the process of effecting change. In adolescents, a shift to effect change can be a bit more challenging but no fault of theirs. Helping clients to navigate the life courses; expected and unexpected can be an exciting process to experience.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with teens and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and family-related challenges. Seeking support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with teens and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and family-related challenges. Seeking support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
My name is Amber, and I have been working with adults from all walks of life for more than 13 years. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy and solutions-focused therapy, creating a safe space to support you with whatever goals you have for yourself. I truly believe that each person is the expert of their own life and should have the ability to create their own goals in treatment. My approach is person-centered and respectful, ensuring that you feel empowered and supported throughout your journey. I enjoy working with every population and have extensive experience with LGBTQIA and non-binary clients.
My name is Amber, and I have been working with adults from all walks of life for more than 13 years. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy and solutions-focused therapy, creating a safe space to support you with whatever goals you have for yourself. I truly believe that each person is the expert of their own life and should have the ability to create their own goals in treatment. My approach is person-centered and respectful, ensuring that you feel empowered and supported throughout your journey. I enjoy working with every population and have extensive experience with LGBTQIA and non-binary clients.
Relationship building is the foundation of a great counseling partnership and I greatly value the courage and authenticity it requires to participate in that work. Over the last 14 years I have had the opportunity to work in an array of mental health positions, primarily in the school setting, so the majority of my experience is with children 6-18. My specialties include support and interventions for anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD and emotional regulation. My perspective will often include a home-school collaborative approach to work on social and behavioral needs in both settings. I love to work with the whole family system.
Relationship building is the foundation of a great counseling partnership and I greatly value the courage and authenticity it requires to participate in that work. Over the last 14 years I have had the opportunity to work in an array of mental health positions, primarily in the school setting, so the majority of my experience is with children 6-18. My specialties include support and interventions for anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD and emotional regulation. My perspective will often include a home-school collaborative approach to work on social and behavioral needs in both settings. I love to work with the whole family system.
Most people arrive at therapy because there is something they want to change about the way things are right now. Together, we will identify what your goals are, what is important to you, and what barriers are stopping you from moving in that direction. We will then collaboratively work to orient the compass of your life in a direction that aligns towards self-fulfillment and steady ground. My practice is a trauma-informed environment where safety and trust are paramount to fostering change and growth.
Most people arrive at therapy because there is something they want to change about the way things are right now. Together, we will identify what your goals are, what is important to you, and what barriers are stopping you from moving in that direction. We will then collaboratively work to orient the compass of your life in a direction that aligns towards self-fulfillment and steady ground. My practice is a trauma-informed environment where safety and trust are paramount to fostering change and growth.
Life can present unexpected challenges—some that leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. I'm here to help you navigate those moments. My name is Derick Reece, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, teenagers, young adults, and adults dealing with life transitions, anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, relationship issues, and ADHD.
Life can present unexpected challenges—some that leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. I'm here to help you navigate those moments. My name is Derick Reece, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, teenagers, young adults, and adults dealing with life transitions, anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, relationship issues, and ADHD.
So, you’ve waited this long to either start therapy or change to a therapist that’ll REALLY help. By the time you get to this point – you’re overdue. I get that. That’s why we keep openings for SAME day appointments, and evening & weekend slots. Although we don’t do emergency care – we understand that sometimes it’s best to talk through something soon. I specialize in treating fellow doctors, lawyers or high-net worth individuals who require a therapist that can match their intellect and caliber. I understand how big law, three-letter government agencies and academia works – so you won’t have to waste time getting me up to speed.
So, you’ve waited this long to either start therapy or change to a therapist that’ll REALLY help. By the time you get to this point – you’re overdue. I get that. That’s why we keep openings for SAME day appointments, and evening & weekend slots. Although we don’t do emergency care – we understand that sometimes it’s best to talk through something soon. I specialize in treating fellow doctors, lawyers or high-net worth individuals who require a therapist that can match their intellect and caliber. I understand how big law, three-letter government agencies and academia works – so you won’t have to waste time getting me up to speed.
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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.