Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges. Maybe you’re a parent seeking support for a child, a teen processing big emotions, or an adult facing trauma, depression, or major transitions. You could also be adjusting to a new culture, seeking understanding, healing, and belonging. At your core, you want relief, support, and a safe space to grow—somewhere you feel understood, respected, and empowered to face life with strength and confidence.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges. Maybe you’re a parent seeking support for a child, a teen processing big emotions, or an adult facing trauma, depression, or major transitions. You could also be adjusting to a new culture, seeking understanding, healing, and belonging. At your core, you want relief, support, and a safe space to grow—somewhere you feel understood, respected, and empowered to face life with strength and confidence.
Do you struggle with conflict in your relationship, unresolved trauma, or a sense of disconnection that affects your daily life and emotional wellbeing? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated trying to navigate endless arguments, isolation, or unprocessed pain? Do you hope for deeper connections or to feel more grounded in yourself? Now more than ever, couples and individuals feel uncertain about how to heal and reconnect. You don’t have to face these challenges alone—together, we can work toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Do you struggle with conflict in your relationship, unresolved trauma, or a sense of disconnection that affects your daily life and emotional wellbeing? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated trying to navigate endless arguments, isolation, or unprocessed pain? Do you hope for deeper connections or to feel more grounded in yourself? Now more than ever, couples and individuals feel uncertain about how to heal and reconnect. You don’t have to face these challenges alone—together, we can work toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Counseling can serve many different purposes--it can help us gain understanding into ourselves, gain understanding in how we navigate our world and relationships, it can help us heal from past hurts. I strive to offer a therapeutic setting where clients feel welcome and safe to process challenges in life and to gain perspective. For some clients building skills and tools can be helpful in overcoming struggles. I provide an avenue to equip clients in this way. I have been a counselor for over 30 years, and believe people are uniquely created with God given potential to live a victorious life.
Counseling can serve many different purposes--it can help us gain understanding into ourselves, gain understanding in how we navigate our world and relationships, it can help us heal from past hurts. I strive to offer a therapeutic setting where clients feel welcome and safe to process challenges in life and to gain perspective. For some clients building skills and tools can be helpful in overcoming struggles. I provide an avenue to equip clients in this way. I have been a counselor for over 30 years, and believe people are uniquely created with God given potential to live a victorious life.
I am thrilled to be able to offer counseling services to people that live in the West Michigan area. Although, I specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with individuals and couples. If you are having difficulty with adjusting to new life circumstances, having relationship issues, or if you are a person that is living with a Mental Illness I am eager to help you work through your situation. Life is too short to face your problems alone and I am always willing to listen and help you work towards a new way to face your life's challenges.
I am thrilled to be able to offer counseling services to people that live in the West Michigan area. Although, I specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with individuals and couples. If you are having difficulty with adjusting to new life circumstances, having relationship issues, or if you are a person that is living with a Mental Illness I am eager to help you work through your situation. Life is too short to face your problems alone and I am always willing to listen and help you work towards a new way to face your life's challenges.
Come find balance and peace of mind. Christina has 20+yrs of experience in providing clinical therapy for children, adults and families in several diverse settings (including outpatient, residential, hospital and home based). She brings with her a unique ability to connect emotionally and on a personal level with children and teens, as well as help guide them towards a more balanced, enriched and purpose-driven life. Her sincerity is clearly felt through her genuine interactions with others. She provides a safe and nurturing environment for children, parents and families to grow together during the therapeutic change process.
Come find balance and peace of mind. Christina has 20+yrs of experience in providing clinical therapy for children, adults and families in several diverse settings (including outpatient, residential, hospital and home based). She brings with her a unique ability to connect emotionally and on a personal level with children and teens, as well as help guide them towards a more balanced, enriched and purpose-driven life. Her sincerity is clearly felt through her genuine interactions with others. She provides a safe and nurturing environment for children, parents and families to grow together during the therapeutic change process.
We can sit here and tell you all about how experienced we are, how we have worked with all individuals and many mental health concerns, but when you look for a therapist, is that the most important thing that you look for? Maybe it is, or maybe you are looking for a therapist that you can relate to, that provides a warm and inviting environment. Maybe you want someone that can throw all rules aside and when you are having a bad day/week can be there just to listen. If you can relate, then Willow Path Counseling is the right place.
We can sit here and tell you all about how experienced we are, how we have worked with all individuals and many mental health concerns, but when you look for a therapist, is that the most important thing that you look for? Maybe it is, or maybe you are looking for a therapist that you can relate to, that provides a warm and inviting environment. Maybe you want someone that can throw all rules aside and when you are having a bad day/week can be there just to listen. If you can relate, then Willow Path Counseling is the right place.
Life's challenges can become overwhelming and we can feel anxious, hopeless, depressed, and simply stuck.
Life's challenges can become overwhelming and we can feel anxious, hopeless, depressed, and simply stuck.
Bilingual – My cultural background fuels my passion to guide and empower ethnically diverse individuals through compassionate counseling in both English and Spanish. I embrace a holistic approach to mental health, delivering personalized, impactful guidance tailored to each client’s unique needs. By utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods—group, individual, interpersonal, family therapy, and more—I strive to create a supportive environment that fosters healing and growth.
Bilingual – My cultural background fuels my passion to guide and empower ethnically diverse individuals through compassionate counseling in both English and Spanish. I embrace a holistic approach to mental health, delivering personalized, impactful guidance tailored to each client’s unique needs. By utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods—group, individual, interpersonal, family therapy, and more—I strive to create a supportive environment that fosters healing and growth.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I have primarily worked with youth and their families on a variety of issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, managing ADHD, oppositional and defiant children, and self-esteem struggles.
Are you or your child struggling with long-lasting periods of sadness; are you/they becoming more isolated, or having thoughts of self-harm? Do you find yourself or your child worrying excessively? Maybe you're just finding it difficult to connect with your child or partner? Are you looking to find relief from day-to-day stressors, increase healthy communication skills, find more effective ways to receive compliance from your child?
I have primarily worked with youth and their families on a variety of issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, managing ADHD, oppositional and defiant children, and self-esteem struggles.
Are you or your child struggling with long-lasting periods of sadness; are you/they becoming more isolated, or having thoughts of self-harm? Do you find yourself or your child worrying excessively? Maybe you're just finding it difficult to connect with your child or partner? Are you looking to find relief from day-to-day stressors, increase healthy communication skills, find more effective ways to receive compliance from your child?
Alan W Strong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
3 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Waitlist for new clients
With more than 30 years of experience working with teenagers, young adults, and parents. My clinical expertise includes juvenile delinquency, school performance issues, bullying, parent-teenager conflict, male issues, foster care, and individual therapy. My experience has enabled me to establish a healthy therapeutic relationship with you. I employ a strengths-based approach in therapy to tap into the inherent strengths of individuals and families.
With more than 30 years of experience working with teenagers, young adults, and parents. My clinical expertise includes juvenile delinquency, school performance issues, bullying, parent-teenager conflict, male issues, foster care, and individual therapy. My experience has enabled me to establish a healthy therapeutic relationship with you. I employ a strengths-based approach in therapy to tap into the inherent strengths of individuals and families.
Welcome! I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, heard and valued. I was drawn to this work by a desire to help people better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and find meaningful ways to heal and grow—no matter their age or background.
My approach uses empathy, collaboration, and education to develop goals and objectives for treatment. For the past fifteen years I have been utilizing evidence-based practices that have validity in treating individuals and families. I have worked in inpatient hospitals, schools, corrections facilities and outpatient therapy offices.
Welcome! I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, heard and valued. I was drawn to this work by a desire to help people better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and find meaningful ways to heal and grow—no matter their age or background.
My approach uses empathy, collaboration, and education to develop goals and objectives for treatment. For the past fifteen years I have been utilizing evidence-based practices that have validity in treating individuals and families. I have worked in inpatient hospitals, schools, corrections facilities and outpatient therapy offices.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, and/or unsure? As a licensed clinical therapist I can help you address these feelings by using a variety of therapeutic methods to help you gain an understanding of the root cause of your concerns, develop healthy coping techniques, & enhance overall mental health. I specialize in working with children and adults who experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, trouble concentrating, irritability, anger, substance use issues or overall life dissatisfaction.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, and/or unsure? As a licensed clinical therapist I can help you address these feelings by using a variety of therapeutic methods to help you gain an understanding of the root cause of your concerns, develop healthy coping techniques, & enhance overall mental health. I specialize in working with children and adults who experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, trouble concentrating, irritability, anger, substance use issues or overall life dissatisfaction.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, searching for a safe space to process everything? You’re not alone—I’m here to walk alongside you. My passion is creating a warm, judgment-free environment where you feel seen and heard. Reaching out takes courage, and I honor that step. I specialize in helping adults, children, and teens navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. Together, we’ll explore your story, build resilience, and work toward the healing and balance you deserve.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, searching for a safe space to process everything? You’re not alone—I’m here to walk alongside you. My passion is creating a warm, judgment-free environment where you feel seen and heard. Reaching out takes courage, and I honor that step. I specialize in helping adults, children, and teens navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. Together, we’ll explore your story, build resilience, and work toward the healing and balance you deserve.
Diversified Psychological Services
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LPC, MSW, LLMSW
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Our ideal clients are ones who is committed to change; ones who falls in love with the process. We often focus on the beginning and end of things, and downplay the middle as that is where the work is truly being done. We must learn to love the process. If committed to the process, change related to issues, needs, goals, etc will eventually be met no matter how difficult.
Our ideal clients are ones who is committed to change; ones who falls in love with the process. We often focus on the beginning and end of things, and downplay the middle as that is where the work is truly being done. We must learn to love the process. If committed to the process, change related to issues, needs, goals, etc will eventually be met no matter how difficult.
Life experiences can impact us in surprising, often difficult and traumatic ways, leaving us feeling out of touch with ourselves and those around us. With over twenty (20) years of experience working alongside individuals and families in a variety of clinical settings, my clinical approach begins with meeting you where you are at, without judgement or preconceived notions. Listening to better understand your story while also creating space for self-reflection and commitment. I share the sentiment of a traveling journalist, who once said, "life begins where our comfort zone ends".
Life experiences can impact us in surprising, often difficult and traumatic ways, leaving us feeling out of touch with ourselves and those around us. With over twenty (20) years of experience working alongside individuals and families in a variety of clinical settings, my clinical approach begins with meeting you where you are at, without judgement or preconceived notions. Listening to better understand your story while also creating space for self-reflection and commitment. I share the sentiment of a traveling journalist, who once said, "life begins where our comfort zone ends".
It is my belief that people need truth to be emotionally and spiritually healthy. But I believe that the truth needs to be compassionately delivered with a heart full of grace. My sincere hope is that encouragement is evident in my counsel, whether I am visiting with a troubled married couple or an 8 year-old child who has been the victim of abuse. The identified desire of the client is the target of the counseling sessions and my goal to help each individual, couple or family experience freedom.
It is my belief that people need truth to be emotionally and spiritually healthy. But I believe that the truth needs to be compassionately delivered with a heart full of grace. My sincere hope is that encouragement is evident in my counsel, whether I am visiting with a troubled married couple or an 8 year-old child who has been the victim of abuse. The identified desire of the client is the target of the counseling sessions and my goal to help each individual, couple or family experience freedom.
Life is full of challenges, which at times, may seem overwhelming. I applaud your courage as you take the first step towards personal growth and empowerment by reaching out for help. You are the expert of your life, and my goal is to meet you where you are at. Together, we can find which road works best for you and I will walk beside you on your journey of self-discovery. It is my belief that everyone has tremendous potential and that we all have something unique to give to ourselves, our loved ones and the world as a whole.
Life is full of challenges, which at times, may seem overwhelming. I applaud your courage as you take the first step towards personal growth and empowerment by reaching out for help. You are the expert of your life, and my goal is to meet you where you are at. Together, we can find which road works best for you and I will walk beside you on your journey of self-discovery. It is my belief that everyone has tremendous potential and that we all have something unique to give to ourselves, our loved ones and the world as a whole.
Kalamazoo Neurofeedback and Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
My goal is to help clients achieve improved functioning as quickly as possible. I believe the most powerful transformation comes from a combination of techniques to understand and reset non-adaptive patterns, including neurofeedback, other forms of biofeedback, such as heart rate variability, emotional freedom technique (EFT), and a personality assessment I use called the Enneagram, combined with behaviorally-based counseling, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The combination of these techniques provide the foundation for holistically examining issues that stand in the way of a fuller life.
My goal is to help clients achieve improved functioning as quickly as possible. I believe the most powerful transformation comes from a combination of techniques to understand and reset non-adaptive patterns, including neurofeedback, other forms of biofeedback, such as heart rate variability, emotional freedom technique (EFT), and a personality assessment I use called the Enneagram, combined with behaviorally-based counseling, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The combination of these techniques provide the foundation for holistically examining issues that stand in the way of a fuller life.
Christina G Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is one that is struggling but wants to improve. Neurodevelopmental disorders are my JAM! ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders is where I direct much of my clinical experience. It's important to me that my clients (and their parents/families/teachers) understand the uniqueness of their disorder and how to turn a perceived deficit into a SUPERPOWER. All children are wonderful gifts, and I love helping children discover and embrace their best selves. A diagnosis does not define you, your child, or your family.
My ideal client is one that is struggling but wants to improve. Neurodevelopmental disorders are my JAM! ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders is where I direct much of my clinical experience. It's important to me that my clients (and their parents/families/teachers) understand the uniqueness of their disorder and how to turn a perceived deficit into a SUPERPOWER. All children are wonderful gifts, and I love helping children discover and embrace their best selves. A diagnosis does not define you, your child, or your family.
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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.