Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Old Orchard Beach, ME
Counseling and Trauma Therapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Please Note: Due to extended wait times, we have unfortunately had to close our waitlist for children under 15, couples and family counseling at this time. We are a mental health agency proudly serving MaineCare clients. Our therapists help individuals and families to lead lives they feel good about. Couples, families, adults, and children have all benefited from the work we do. We look forward to working with all MaineCare clients. We have offices in Portland and Biddeford (catt-associates.com/locations) to serve the local community, and offer Telehealth sessions as well.
Please Note: Due to extended wait times, we have unfortunately had to close our waitlist for children under 15, couples and family counseling at this time. We are a mental health agency proudly serving MaineCare clients. Our therapists help individuals and families to lead lives they feel good about. Couples, families, adults, and children have all benefited from the work we do. We look forward to working with all MaineCare clients. We have offices in Portland and Biddeford (catt-associates.com/locations) to serve the local community, and offer Telehealth sessions as well.
I have been in practice since 2001, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of anxiety and depression. I will work with children over 10, adolescents and adults. I'll work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that therapists are like shoes...some fit and some don't, and sometimes it could be the right shoe for the wrong occasion. I appreciate your interest, and would like to see if our therapeutic relationship is a comfortable fit.
I have been in practice since 2001, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of anxiety and depression. I will work with children over 10, adolescents and adults. I'll work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that therapists are like shoes...some fit and some don't, and sometimes it could be the right shoe for the wrong occasion. I appreciate your interest, and would like to see if our therapeutic relationship is a comfortable fit.
I am a trauma focused, neurodiversity celebrating, complex attachment navigating, soft spot landing therapist. I welcome adults and small children experiencing complex and attachment traumas, and those on foster care and adoption journeys. I approach trauma work using an embodied approach with somatic (body) awareness, EMDR, trauma reprocessing/unburdening, and play therapy.
Additionally, I specialize in ADHD and behavioral strategies for children who communicate big emotions through big behaviors. My goal is to unburden and empower parents as they navigate challenging behaviors. Let's make your home more peaceful, together.
I am a trauma focused, neurodiversity celebrating, complex attachment navigating, soft spot landing therapist. I welcome adults and small children experiencing complex and attachment traumas, and those on foster care and adoption journeys. I approach trauma work using an embodied approach with somatic (body) awareness, EMDR, trauma reprocessing/unburdening, and play therapy.
Additionally, I specialize in ADHD and behavioral strategies for children who communicate big emotions through big behaviors. My goal is to unburden and empower parents as they navigate challenging behaviors. Let's make your home more peaceful, together.
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Bridge to Balance Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD, LPC, LMFT, Others
Portland, ME 04101
At Bridge to Balance we work with children, adolescents and adults. We are offering both Telemental Health and In-Person Sessions to current and new clients-including individual, family, couples, and group therapy. At Bridge to Balance, we understand that life is a journey which may present many challenges and struggles. We work with each individual to help discover the tools they need to find their inner strength and thrive.
At Bridge to Balance we work with children, adolescents and adults. We are offering both Telemental Health and In-Person Sessions to current and new clients-including individual, family, couples, and group therapy. At Bridge to Balance, we understand that life is a journey which may present many challenges and struggles. We work with each individual to help discover the tools they need to find their inner strength and thrive.
I have 15 years of clinical experience helping people change difficult behavioral and relational patterns. Initially trained in trauma-focused treatment for children and teens, my practice later expanded to include adult clients and couples. I base my work on a blend of therapeutic models that highlight attachment theory, trauma recovery, neurobiology, and psychodynamic theory. I have received specialized training supporting members of families formed through adoption. I have also worked with many families establishing boundaries and balance after conflict, loss, infertility, divorce, and remarriage.
I have 15 years of clinical experience helping people change difficult behavioral and relational patterns. Initially trained in trauma-focused treatment for children and teens, my practice later expanded to include adult clients and couples. I base my work on a blend of therapeutic models that highlight attachment theory, trauma recovery, neurobiology, and psychodynamic theory. I have received specialized training supporting members of families formed through adoption. I have also worked with many families establishing boundaries and balance after conflict, loss, infertility, divorce, and remarriage.
Taking the first step toward therapy is a powerful act of self-care. At My Deaf Therapy, we specialize in supporting members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community—including Deaf individuals, Deaf families, and hearing family members fluent in sign language (CODAs, KODAs, and allies).
Our experienced, ASL-fluent therapists provide compassionate care tailored to your needs. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and families to address trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and more.
Taking the first step toward therapy is a powerful act of self-care. At My Deaf Therapy, we specialize in supporting members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community—including Deaf individuals, Deaf families, and hearing family members fluent in sign language (CODAs, KODAs, and allies).
Our experienced, ASL-fluent therapists provide compassionate care tailored to your needs. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and families to address trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and more.
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.
At Beacon Behavior, our mission is to empower individuals to unlock their full potential and thrive. We offer services for people of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. Believing in the uniqueness of every person, I take an eclectic approach to tailor support to each individual's needs.
For clients facing addiction, my approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, focusing on collaboration to identify paths to success. Currently, I am accepting MaineCare clients for a variety of services. You can find Esme books at Amazon / author / esme grunglasse
At Beacon Behavior, our mission is to empower individuals to unlock their full potential and thrive. We offer services for people of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. Believing in the uniqueness of every person, I take an eclectic approach to tailor support to each individual's needs.
For clients facing addiction, my approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, focusing on collaboration to identify paths to success. Currently, I am accepting MaineCare clients for a variety of services. You can find Esme books at Amazon / author / esme grunglasse
Laura is the owner of Coastal Counseling, LLC where she provides supportive counseling to adults, children, and families. She has extensive experience in both the outpatient setting and in the school environment treating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression/Mood Disorders, Divorce/Separation, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Trauma.
Laura is the owner of Coastal Counseling, LLC where she provides supportive counseling to adults, children, and families. She has extensive experience in both the outpatient setting and in the school environment treating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression/Mood Disorders, Divorce/Separation, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Trauma.
My practice is currently accepting new clients with a start date of August. I am a strength-based counselor in practice for 25 years. Through building a therapeutic relationship, we can address stressors and concerns in your life and focus on setting goals that will decrease anxiety, and have the potential to improve the overall quality of your life. I believe in self-care and ultimately achieving a sense of pride and self-esteem. I will work with you to recognize your individual strengths, set boundaries when needed, and use communication skills to assert needs to friends, family, and co-workers.
My practice is currently accepting new clients with a start date of August. I am a strength-based counselor in practice for 25 years. Through building a therapeutic relationship, we can address stressors and concerns in your life and focus on setting goals that will decrease anxiety, and have the potential to improve the overall quality of your life. I believe in self-care and ultimately achieving a sense of pride and self-esteem. I will work with you to recognize your individual strengths, set boundaries when needed, and use communication skills to assert needs to friends, family, and co-workers.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. I bring 20-plus years of experience working with adults, youth, and families in private practice, wilderness, athletics, and school-based settings. The aim of my practice environment is comfort, emotional attunement, and safety. Therapy is a personal journey, and I am honored to be with you. My approach is relaxed with respectful curiosity motivated by your needs for wellness. I welcome you to expressively wonder, observe, reflect, and cultivate your sense of wholeness. By building trust and understanding, we will gently & intentionally set out towards your goals.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. I bring 20-plus years of experience working with adults, youth, and families in private practice, wilderness, athletics, and school-based settings. The aim of my practice environment is comfort, emotional attunement, and safety. Therapy is a personal journey, and I am honored to be with you. My approach is relaxed with respectful curiosity motivated by your needs for wellness. I welcome you to expressively wonder, observe, reflect, and cultivate your sense of wholeness. By building trust and understanding, we will gently & intentionally set out towards your goals.
At the Partnership for Trauma Recovery we believe that true healing happens when we find the courage to look at the root of the long standing patterns and difficulties we have. While learning to cope with the daily burdens of these patterns is an important skill, our philosophy is that simply learning to manage only places a bandage on the problem. In order to truly heal we have to look deeper into ourselves and try to determine where these patterns developed.
At the Partnership for Trauma Recovery we believe that true healing happens when we find the courage to look at the root of the long standing patterns and difficulties we have. While learning to cope with the daily burdens of these patterns is an important skill, our philosophy is that simply learning to manage only places a bandage on the problem. In order to truly heal we have to look deeper into ourselves and try to determine where these patterns developed.
Couseling is a journey that starts with accepting where you are and finding a way to the other side of the challenge. Using a strength based approach we start with the resources you do have on board. Then through a variety of tools we discover what is geeting in the way of finding the peace and hope you are looking for. As a therapist I am aware that we are complex people that often need a safe place to sort things out and make meaning of life. .
I am able to accept most forms of insurance including Mainecare.
Couseling is a journey that starts with accepting where you are and finding a way to the other side of the challenge. Using a strength based approach we start with the resources you do have on board. Then through a variety of tools we discover what is geeting in the way of finding the peace and hope you are looking for. As a therapist I am aware that we are complex people that often need a safe place to sort things out and make meaning of life. .
I am able to accept most forms of insurance including Mainecare.
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.
Currently, I do not have any openings. I believe that everyone has a desire to be successful in their life, but sometimes lack the skills or supports to achieve that goal. My non-judgemental approach will help you feel more comfortable facing the difficulties that are causing you to feel incomplete. Counseling can be an active, dynamic process, that can be exciting, challenging, and even enjoyable! I have a keen interest in Men's issues, but work with clients of all genders.
I also offer personal coaching and consulting, utilizing highly specialized Gestalt methods to improve effectiveness in all aspects of life.
Currently, I do not have any openings. I believe that everyone has a desire to be successful in their life, but sometimes lack the skills or supports to achieve that goal. My non-judgemental approach will help you feel more comfortable facing the difficulties that are causing you to feel incomplete. Counseling can be an active, dynamic process, that can be exciting, challenging, and even enjoyable! I have a keen interest in Men's issues, but work with clients of all genders.
I also offer personal coaching and consulting, utilizing highly specialized Gestalt methods to improve effectiveness in all aspects of life.
"The individual is like a garden to be tended, not a machine to be repaired". I practice Motivational Interviewing; this is a collaborative conversation to strengthen a person's own motivation for change. I hold a few principles that govern the work. First, I will focus on you being heard and believed, Second, be kind. Third, teach and demonstrate empathy and compassion and be helpful with your internal conflict... I practice being in the here and now with individual, couple and group work.
"The individual is like a garden to be tended, not a machine to be repaired". I practice Motivational Interviewing; this is a collaborative conversation to strengthen a person's own motivation for change. I hold a few principles that govern the work. First, I will focus on you being heard and believed, Second, be kind. Third, teach and demonstrate empathy and compassion and be helpful with your internal conflict... I practice being in the here and now with individual, couple and group work.
Supporting neurodivergent individuals is at the heart of my work. I help young people better understand themselves, build confidence, and develop tools that allow them to thrive both at home and in school. Whether your child is navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning differences, or emotional regulation challenges, my goal is to create a space where they feel truly seen, understood, and confident.
Supporting neurodivergent individuals is at the heart of my work. I help young people better understand themselves, build confidence, and develop tools that allow them to thrive both at home and in school. Whether your child is navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning differences, or emotional regulation challenges, my goal is to create a space where they feel truly seen, understood, and confident.
Many individuals struggle with various difficulties that impact their daily life and their relationships. The difficulties they face often relate to mental health symptoms, underlying personality problems or even medical issues. Theses difficulties can lead to substance abuse, emotional instability or employment problems. Many individuals that struggle with various problems have history of psychiatric and mental health treatment that is often ineffective because frequently they are misdiagnosed. It is critical that an individual is properly diagnosed before any psychiatric interventions are explored.
Many individuals struggle with various difficulties that impact their daily life and their relationships. The difficulties they face often relate to mental health symptoms, underlying personality problems or even medical issues. Theses difficulties can lead to substance abuse, emotional instability or employment problems. Many individuals that struggle with various problems have history of psychiatric and mental health treatment that is often ineffective because frequently they are misdiagnosed. It is critical that an individual is properly diagnosed before any psychiatric interventions are explored.
Are you struggling with sadness, anxiety or depression? Is communication a problem in your relationship? Have the wounds and hurt experienced as a child held you back? I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years to adolescents and adults. I have worked in substance abuse treatment centers with dual-diagnosis clients, public school systems providing counseling to adolescents as well as their parents. I received my Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work at Barry University in Miami, Florida. Professional Certification in life and career coaching from University of New Hampshire,
Are you struggling with sadness, anxiety or depression? Is communication a problem in your relationship? Have the wounds and hurt experienced as a child held you back? I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years to adolescents and adults. I have worked in substance abuse treatment centers with dual-diagnosis clients, public school systems providing counseling to adolescents as well as their parents. I received my Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work at Barry University in Miami, Florida. Professional Certification in life and career coaching from University of New Hampshire,
I recognize there are times we can get focused on regrets of the past. Or we're consumed with the chaos of anticipating the future. We can be overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or experiences of loss and grief...sometimes leading to isolation, being "stuck", or unhealthy relationships with substances, behaviors, or people. What drives me as a therapist is when I see a client taking action that makes their mind an ally, rather than a detractor, in their life.
I recognize there are times we can get focused on regrets of the past. Or we're consumed with the chaos of anticipating the future. We can be overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or experiences of loss and grief...sometimes leading to isolation, being "stuck", or unhealthy relationships with substances, behaviors, or people. What drives me as a therapist is when I see a client taking action that makes their mind an ally, rather than a detractor, in their life.
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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.