Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Allegan County, MI
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based treatment for ADHD, oppositional behavior, and attachment challenges in children between the ages of 2
Do you have a behaviorally challenging child whose struggling to follow directions. I help children with behavior problems, unresolved trauma and attachment/relationship problems. I help adopted and foster children connect and form meaningful relationships with caregivers. I use a variety of methods to help children and their family, predominantly though I use play therapy, parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (trauma-focused when needed).
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based treatment for ADHD, oppositional behavior, and attachment challenges in children between the ages of 2
Do you have a behaviorally challenging child whose struggling to follow directions. I help children with behavior problems, unresolved trauma and attachment/relationship problems. I help adopted and foster children connect and form meaningful relationships with caregivers. I use a variety of methods to help children and their family, predominantly though I use play therapy, parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (trauma-focused when needed).
With children, I treat trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and behavioral disorders such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
I am well versed in several therapeutic techniques such as behavior modification practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based therapy, and natural therapeutic techniques. I have also found play therapy to be very effective in helping children to become more comfortable to talk as they are doing things that bring them joy.
With children, I treat trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and behavioral disorders such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
I am well versed in several therapeutic techniques such as behavior modification practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based therapy, and natural therapeutic techniques. I have also found play therapy to be very effective in helping children to become more comfortable to talk as they are doing things that bring them joy.
I have a total of 17 years experience in the following areas: mental health counseling, school counseling, spiritual health counseling, and understanding parenting/caregiving. I think therapy can be beneficial to everyone and that every person has unique gifts and potential. I like to give every individual, couple, and family a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring place to talk. Despite pain, unfairness, stress, and hardship I have seen people develop hope, resilience, healthy coping strategies, and post traumatic growth. Feel free to call with questions or to make an appointment.
I have a total of 17 years experience in the following areas: mental health counseling, school counseling, spiritual health counseling, and understanding parenting/caregiving. I think therapy can be beneficial to everyone and that every person has unique gifts and potential. I like to give every individual, couple, and family a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring place to talk. Despite pain, unfairness, stress, and hardship I have seen people develop hope, resilience, healthy coping strategies, and post traumatic growth. Feel free to call with questions or to make an appointment.
As a psychoanalyst with 40+ years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, parents, and couples, individuals often to come see me when they have reached the limit of how families, parents, friends, teachers, and colleagues can help. People with whom I have worked have taught me how being understood and responded to regarding interpersonal concerns, conflicts, and crises, can help them move forward in their lives. Just as with chronic physical pain, no one deserves to live with chronic emotional pain. Therapy, as I practice it, is based upon a collaborative effort to alleviate such pain and move forward.
As a psychoanalyst with 40+ years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, parents, and couples, individuals often to come see me when they have reached the limit of how families, parents, friends, teachers, and colleagues can help. People with whom I have worked have taught me how being understood and responded to regarding interpersonal concerns, conflicts, and crises, can help them move forward in their lives. Just as with chronic physical pain, no one deserves to live with chronic emotional pain. Therapy, as I practice it, is based upon a collaborative effort to alleviate such pain and move forward.
I am a limited license psychologist In Grand Rapids Michigan. I have my own practice where I specialize in working with adults and children. I have a CBT focused, Mindfulness approach to helping people with Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and other cognitive challenges.
I am a limited license psychologist In Grand Rapids Michigan. I have my own practice where I specialize in working with adults and children. I have a CBT focused, Mindfulness approach to helping people with Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and other cognitive challenges.
Life’s journey is an unpredictable adventure, filled with seasons of splendor and seasons that shake us to our core. At times, it can feel like wandering through a maze, facing challenges that seem insurmountable. As a clinician, my calling is to stand beside you—whether you are a child, adolescent, or adult—offering solace, support, and hope as you navigate the path toward healing.
Life’s journey is an unpredictable adventure, filled with seasons of splendor and seasons that shake us to our core. At times, it can feel like wandering through a maze, facing challenges that seem insurmountable. As a clinician, my calling is to stand beside you—whether you are a child, adolescent, or adult—offering solace, support, and hope as you navigate the path toward healing.
Asking for help can be difficult. At Acacia, we understand that entering therapy can be a big step and how important it is that you feel respected, seen and heard. Our experience includes helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate difficult times in their lives. We work to help them feel empowered to make changes in their relationships, careers, or personal goals. Together, we will develop a treatment strategy that focuses on the issues and changes that you identify and are ready to address.
Asking for help can be difficult. At Acacia, we understand that entering therapy can be a big step and how important it is that you feel respected, seen and heard. Our experience includes helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate difficult times in their lives. We work to help them feel empowered to make changes in their relationships, careers, or personal goals. Together, we will develop a treatment strategy that focuses on the issues and changes that you identify and are ready to address.
Do you worry about your child's behavior or emotional health? About your own emotional health? Maybe you are grieving the loss of a child? Take hope, because you have come to the right place. I have been walking beside women and couples struggling with these issues. I have seen many people in your place recover and begin to live more fulfilling and purposeful lives.
Do you worry about your child's behavior or emotional health? About your own emotional health? Maybe you are grieving the loss of a child? Take hope, because you have come to the right place. I have been walking beside women and couples struggling with these issues. I have seen many people in your place recover and begin to live more fulfilling and purposeful lives.
I’m so glad you’re here. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to offer you a supportive, compassionate space where you can feel truly heard and understood. Life can be challenging, whether you’re facing ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, caregiver fatigue, parenting challenges, trauma caused by betrayal, marital issues, divorce, or difficulties faced within the LGBTQ+ community. My approach is to walk alongside you, helping you build the skills and confidence to face those challenges with strength and resilience.
I’m so glad you’re here. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to offer you a supportive, compassionate space where you can feel truly heard and understood. Life can be challenging, whether you’re facing ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, caregiver fatigue, parenting challenges, trauma caused by betrayal, marital issues, divorce, or difficulties faced within the LGBTQ+ community. My approach is to walk alongside you, helping you build the skills and confidence to face those challenges with strength and resilience.
Konfara Counseling and Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
People enter into a counseling relationship when nothing else seems to be working. Although most people soon make comments such as, “(Counseling) was a lot better than I thought it would be”, few people seek counseling as a first option. More often we seek out techniques that either help us to temporarily avoid (e.g., media, social networking) our anxiety, or we seek temporary shots of pleasure (e.g., alcohol, food, pornography) that make us feel good for a short time. Soon enough we realize that all of these things leave us feeling more hollow and lonely, and that is when we start thinking about counseling.
People enter into a counseling relationship when nothing else seems to be working. Although most people soon make comments such as, “(Counseling) was a lot better than I thought it would be”, few people seek counseling as a first option. More often we seek out techniques that either help us to temporarily avoid (e.g., media, social networking) our anxiety, or we seek temporary shots of pleasure (e.g., alcohol, food, pornography) that make us feel good for a short time. Soon enough we realize that all of these things leave us feeling more hollow and lonely, and that is when we start thinking about counseling.
I strive to create a compassionate and safe environment where clients can experience lasting change and growth in their lives. I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds. In my work I incorporate creativity with proven techniques including Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other techniques to provide treatment that is individualized and the best fit for each client's needs. I take a person-centered, solution focused approach that is safe while challenging at the same time. Our treatment plan will be specific to your wants and needs.
I strive to create a compassionate and safe environment where clients can experience lasting change and growth in their lives. I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds. In my work I incorporate creativity with proven techniques including Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other techniques to provide treatment that is individualized and the best fit for each client's needs. I take a person-centered, solution focused approach that is safe while challenging at the same time. Our treatment plan will be specific to your wants and needs.
Individuals seek therapy for many issues. I have been afforded the opportunity to work alongside people that want help in managing Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem barriers and daily stress. Often times these issues are masked by deep rooted trauma, grief and abuse. Individuals need encouragement, support, feeling that they are heard and validation while on their journey to healing.
Individuals seek therapy for many issues. I have been afforded the opportunity to work alongside people that want help in managing Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem barriers and daily stress. Often times these issues are masked by deep rooted trauma, grief and abuse. Individuals need encouragement, support, feeling that they are heard and validation while on their journey to healing.
Online Therapists
I have clinical experience working with issues related to ADHD, ODD, depression, and anxiety just to name a few.
I earned my B.S. in Psychology in 2005 and M.A. in Professional Counseling in 2008 from Central Michigan University. Through my residential and home-based work, I have experience working with children and families from many backgrounds. I work to create a nonjudgmental, safe, and supportive space for all to work on their desired goals.
I have clinical experience working with issues related to ADHD, ODD, depression, and anxiety just to name a few.
I earned my B.S. in Psychology in 2005 and M.A. in Professional Counseling in 2008 from Central Michigan University. Through my residential and home-based work, I have experience working with children and families from many backgrounds. I work to create a nonjudgmental, safe, and supportive space for all to work on their desired goals.
I am trauma-informed, EMDR trained, and hold additional certification in Oppositional, Defiant, & Disruptive Children and Adolescents.
Hello, I am an LPC-Supervisor with openings for LPC associates. My area of specialization is adolescents and young adults. I have primarily worked with at-risk and troubled teens who have been struggling with a variety of mental health issues. My approach to therapy is trauma-focused and I am trained in EMDR. I use DBT and CBT therapy models to help my clients achieve their goals by reducing negative thought patterns and behaviors while increasing emotional intelligence and control. We work as a team to find your best path forward in finding success.
I am trauma-informed, EMDR trained, and hold additional certification in Oppositional, Defiant, & Disruptive Children and Adolescents.
Hello, I am an LPC-Supervisor with openings for LPC associates. My area of specialization is adolescents and young adults. I have primarily worked with at-risk and troubled teens who have been struggling with a variety of mental health issues. My approach to therapy is trauma-focused and I am trained in EMDR. I use DBT and CBT therapy models to help my clients achieve their goals by reducing negative thought patterns and behaviors while increasing emotional intelligence and control. We work as a team to find your best path forward in finding success.
My experience has focused on children and youth (and their families) with Oppositional Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADD,/ADHD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Developmental Disabilities including Autism and Cognitive Impairment, and Crisis Intervention.
I work with people who want to better understand and express their feelings and thoughts to make better decisions; also, with people who want to move forward after a life event. I also work with children and youth and their parents / guardians who want to better communicate with each other.
My experience has focused on children and youth (and their families) with Oppositional Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADD,/ADHD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Developmental Disabilities including Autism and Cognitive Impairment, and Crisis Intervention.
I work with people who want to better understand and express their feelings and thoughts to make better decisions; also, with people who want to move forward after a life event. I also work with children and youth and their parents / guardians who want to better communicate with each other.
In addition, I have experience working with teens diagnosed with oppositional defiance disorder.
Hi! My name is Nicole Foley. I am a licensed Master level social worker. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals with behavioral modification needs. When working with clients, I utilize the cognitive- behavioral approach. We work on undesired behaviors through the use of behavior modification techniques with both positive and negative reinforcements. I like to emphasize the theory of changing one’s thoughts impacts feelings and behaviors. Working with me is like talking with a good friend over coffee. I am attentive and caring. My younger clients often say I’m like the cool Auntie.
In addition, I have experience working with teens diagnosed with oppositional defiance disorder.
Hi! My name is Nicole Foley. I am a licensed Master level social worker. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals with behavioral modification needs. When working with clients, I utilize the cognitive- behavioral approach. We work on undesired behaviors through the use of behavior modification techniques with both positive and negative reinforcements. I like to emphasize the theory of changing one’s thoughts impacts feelings and behaviors. Working with me is like talking with a good friend over coffee. I am attentive and caring. My younger clients often say I’m like the cool Auntie.
Lisa Deiters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holland, MI 49423
I have treated those who struggle with stress, depression, anxiety disorders, grief, and behavioral disorders such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder and ADHD.
Ever have one of those days/weeks? Are some days more of a struggle than others? Whether you have a child struggling, or teen struggling or you as an adult are struggling, the struggle is real! Are you sad, anxious, and just plain weary? If you are feeling like you just need to process overall life - Please know you are not alone and I would love to talk with you.
I have treated those who struggle with stress, depression, anxiety disorders, grief, and behavioral disorders such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder and ADHD.
Ever have one of those days/weeks? Are some days more of a struggle than others? Whether you have a child struggling, or teen struggling or you as an adult are struggling, the struggle is real! Are you sad, anxious, and just plain weary? If you are feeling like you just need to process overall life - Please know you are not alone and I would love to talk with you.
Jean Chamness Russner
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MSA, MA LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holland, MI 49423
I work with families whose children struggle with ADHD and Oppositional/Defiant behaviors, anxiety and depressive disorders, and anger management issues.
People are my Passion. If you need a listening ear to process feelings, a helping hand to navigate life transitions or interpersonal relationships, or support for managing mental health conditions, I'm here to help. With over 20 years of experience and being CBT Certified, I use DBT-informed CBT techniques, combined with the healing effects of a positive, supportive relationship, to teach you coping strategies to manage stress and improve your emotional well-being. I especially enjoy working with families of children and adolescents struggling with emotional or behavioral issues.
I work with families whose children struggle with ADHD and Oppositional/Defiant behaviors, anxiety and depressive disorders, and anger management issues.
People are my Passion. If you need a listening ear to process feelings, a helping hand to navigate life transitions or interpersonal relationships, or support for managing mental health conditions, I'm here to help. With over 20 years of experience and being CBT Certified, I use DBT-informed CBT techniques, combined with the healing effects of a positive, supportive relationship, to teach you coping strategies to manage stress and improve your emotional well-being. I especially enjoy working with families of children and adolescents struggling with emotional or behavioral issues.
grief and loss, trauma, mother/daughter issues, self- esteem, self-confidence, substance abuse, anger management, oppositional defiance disorder, social anxiety disorder, rejection and abandonment to name a few.
I offer Cognitive behavior therapy, Person-Centered therapy, Solution- focused therapy. Mindfulness and SUD therapy.
grief and loss, trauma, mother/daughter issues, self- esteem, self-confidence, substance abuse, anger management, oppositional defiance disorder, social anxiety disorder, rejection and abandonment to name a few.
I offer Cognitive behavior therapy, Person-Centered therapy, Solution- focused therapy. Mindfulness and SUD therapy.
Falon Shepeck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults and children with issues such as depression, adjustment, personality disorders, anxiety/stress, trauma, suicidal ideation, self-harm, self-esteem, body dysmorphia, family issues, emotional disturbance, ADHD, bullying, school issues, social issues, LGBTQ+, mood disorders, ODD, grief and anger.
Life’s storms can be hard to weather and sometimes we need a little help with navigating. I’m here to help you with this and I will use a different variety of evidenced based practices to help you develop healthy coping skills, learn to manage big feelings, work through anxiety and challenge unhelpful thoughts while changing behaviors that hold you back and keep you lost in the storm instead of sailing to your destination. There is strength in realizing we can do hard things, and encouragement in seeing ourselves tackle them with support in a safe space.
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults and children with issues such as depression, adjustment, personality disorders, anxiety/stress, trauma, suicidal ideation, self-harm, self-esteem, body dysmorphia, family issues, emotional disturbance, ADHD, bullying, school issues, social issues, LGBTQ+, mood disorders, ODD, grief and anger.
Life’s storms can be hard to weather and sometimes we need a little help with navigating. I’m here to help you with this and I will use a different variety of evidenced based practices to help you develop healthy coping skills, learn to manage big feelings, work through anxiety and challenge unhelpful thoughts while changing behaviors that hold you back and keep you lost in the storm instead of sailing to your destination. There is strength in realizing we can do hard things, and encouragement in seeing ourselves tackle them with support in a safe space.
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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.