Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Sibley County, MN
It is important to find the right therapist that you can trust. Congratulations for getting to this point in your life in seeking out the services to assist you in making a positive transition. My name is Cheryl and I am a LICSW and a LADC. Sometimes life hands you difficulties that can be overwhelming. These situations end up causing you to experience trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, fear or frustration. I believe that successful therapy stems from a positive therapeutic relationship. My process stimulates communication in a respectful, supportive and productive manner.
It is important to find the right therapist that you can trust. Congratulations for getting to this point in your life in seeking out the services to assist you in making a positive transition. My name is Cheryl and I am a LICSW and a LADC. Sometimes life hands you difficulties that can be overwhelming. These situations end up causing you to experience trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, fear or frustration. I believe that successful therapy stems from a positive therapeutic relationship. My process stimulates communication in a respectful, supportive and productive manner.
I believe in providing a caring, supportive, and client-centered environment. I want to offer effective therapeutic interventions to help adults, families, and children manage their mental health symptoms, so they can live a more happy and healthier lifestyle, plus finding their inner peace of "Serenity" in their life. I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families. I provide individual, family, and group therapies. I have also worked with a number of diverse individuals and families with a wide range of mental health disorders.
I believe in providing a caring, supportive, and client-centered environment. I want to offer effective therapeutic interventions to help adults, families, and children manage their mental health symptoms, so they can live a more happy and healthier lifestyle, plus finding their inner peace of "Serenity" in their life. I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families. I provide individual, family, and group therapies. I have also worked with a number of diverse individuals and families with a wide range of mental health disorders.
Online Therapists
I specialize in psychological assessment, neuropsychological testing, and developmental evaluations with individuals of all ages (toddlers through adults). The goals of such assessments are to : 1) Identify and clarify any specific difficulties, 2) Explain how a person is affected, and 3) Provide guidance for how a person can be helped best. My testing procedures are designed to be comprehensive (covering all of the referral concerns) and each evaluation is specific to the individual person. I greatly appreciate the individuals and families I work with, and I thoroughly enjoy being able to provide insight and assisting in one's personal growth.
I specialize in psychological assessment, neuropsychological testing, and developmental evaluations with individuals of all ages (toddlers through adults). The goals of such assessments are to : 1) Identify and clarify any specific difficulties, 2) Explain how a person is affected, and 3) Provide guidance for how a person can be helped best. My testing procedures are designed to be comprehensive (covering all of the referral concerns) and each evaluation is specific to the individual person. I greatly appreciate the individuals and families I work with, and I thoroughly enjoy being able to provide insight and assisting in one's personal growth.
Therapy is not about quick advice or surface solutions. It’s about having a space where you can slow down, be fully yourself, and begin to understand the patterns shaping your life and relationships. When you feel truly seen and understood, something begins to shift. I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relational conflict. Together, we explore the thoughts, emotions, and attachment patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Often, present struggles are connected to earlier experiences — and in therapy, we approach those connections with compassion rather than judgment.
Therapy is not about quick advice or surface solutions. It’s about having a space where you can slow down, be fully yourself, and begin to understand the patterns shaping your life and relationships. When you feel truly seen and understood, something begins to shift. I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relational conflict. Together, we explore the thoughts, emotions, and attachment patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Often, present struggles are connected to earlier experiences — and in therapy, we approach those connections with compassion rather than judgment.
I understand you may be hurting, worried, feeling lost, scared, frustrated, or overwhelmed. At moments like this, it may be hard to see how things can get better... That's what I'm here for. Let me help you. You are strong, skilled, and capable of improving your situation. I will listen, support, care, and ultimately help you make your life better than before. I know how bad it can get, but I also know how much things can improve; I know because I've been part of that happening for so many over the course of many years.
I understand you may be hurting, worried, feeling lost, scared, frustrated, or overwhelmed. At moments like this, it may be hard to see how things can get better... That's what I'm here for. Let me help you. You are strong, skilled, and capable of improving your situation. I will listen, support, care, and ultimately help you make your life better than before. I know how bad it can get, but I also know how much things can improve; I know because I've been part of that happening for so many over the course of many years.
I have a broad range of interests, and enjoy working with a variety of concerns, including: Depression, Anxiety, Life & Career Transitions, Exceptionality (giftedness, dual exceptionality, ADHD, ASD), Creativity, Personality, Family & Parenting, Development across the lifespan, Grief, and Spirituality.
I have a broad range of interests, and enjoy working with a variety of concerns, including: Depression, Anxiety, Life & Career Transitions, Exceptionality (giftedness, dual exceptionality, ADHD, ASD), Creativity, Personality, Family & Parenting, Development across the lifespan, Grief, and Spirituality.
Helping your teen or young adult navigate anxiety or depression can feel overwhelming—for both the individual and their parents. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults ages 13–22, supporting them through challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional overwhelm while also actively involving parents in the process.
Anxiety and depression don’t improve through insight alone—they require active, consistent work using new skills. I help people learn practical tools to manage anxious thoughts, regulate emotions, and change patterns that keep them stuck.
Helping your teen or young adult navigate anxiety or depression can feel overwhelming—for both the individual and their parents. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults ages 13–22, supporting them through challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional overwhelm while also actively involving parents in the process.
Anxiety and depression don’t improve through insight alone—they require active, consistent work using new skills. I help people learn practical tools to manage anxious thoughts, regulate emotions, and change patterns that keep them stuck.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or shaped by past experiences that still affect you today? You’re not alone. I help adults and teens heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and CBT. Our work together is gentle, collaborative, and paced to help you feel safe and supported as you process difficult experiences and build tools for greater calm and confidence. I offer in-person therapy in Osseo, MN, and virtual sessions across Minnesota. Free consultations available.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or shaped by past experiences that still affect you today? You’re not alone. I help adults and teens heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and CBT. Our work together is gentle, collaborative, and paced to help you feel safe and supported as you process difficult experiences and build tools for greater calm and confidence. I offer in-person therapy in Osseo, MN, and virtual sessions across Minnesota. Free consultations available.
Family Link Therapy services provide compassionate, non-judgmental care, evidenced based therapeutic approach, culturally sensitive services and supportive space focused on you. With deep commitment to client-centered care, we tailor every treatment plan to fit your unique needs.
Family Link Therapy services provide compassionate, non-judgmental care, evidenced based therapeutic approach, culturally sensitive services and supportive space focused on you. With deep commitment to client-centered care, we tailor every treatment plan to fit your unique needs.
Greetings, and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space for individuals seeking positive change and personal growth. My practice is rooted in a commitment to cultural responsiveness, recognizing and honoring the unique backgrounds and experiences of each individual. I firmly believe that a safe and inclusive environment is essential for the therapeutic journey. Clients often describe my therapeutic style as authentic and relatable. I understand the importance of feeling seen and heard in the therapeutic process.
Greetings, and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space for individuals seeking positive change and personal growth. My practice is rooted in a commitment to cultural responsiveness, recognizing and honoring the unique backgrounds and experiences of each individual. I firmly believe that a safe and inclusive environment is essential for the therapeutic journey. Clients often describe my therapeutic style as authentic and relatable. I understand the importance of feeling seen and heard in the therapeutic process.
Therapy can be a turning point—a space where you step into the unknown and begin to see yourself more clearly. Miles approaches this work as a Hero’s Journey: helping you uncover the deeper forces shaping your life, face what’s been avoided, and reconnect with your own strength and direction. Together, you’ll explore both conscious and unconscious patterns, build inner resilience, and begin moving beyond old habits into a more authentic and engaged way of living. Miles has many years of training in psychedelic journeying and Tibetan Buddhist practice.
Therapy can be a turning point—a space where you step into the unknown and begin to see yourself more clearly. Miles approaches this work as a Hero’s Journey: helping you uncover the deeper forces shaping your life, face what’s been avoided, and reconnect with your own strength and direction. Together, you’ll explore both conscious and unconscious patterns, build inner resilience, and begin moving beyond old habits into a more authentic and engaged way of living. Miles has many years of training in psychedelic journeying and Tibetan Buddhist practice.
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I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University, St. Paul, and Master of Arts in Counseling from Adler Graduate School.
My passion includes sarcasm/humor in sessions and working with pre-teens, teens, and emerging adults experiencing trauma symptoms, at risk behaviors, complex mental health symptoms, and working through hard developmental stages in life. I have primarily worked in school-based mental health in a variety of roles.
Hi!
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University, St. Paul, and Master of Arts in Counseling from Adler Graduate School.
My passion includes sarcasm/humor in sessions and working with pre-teens, teens, and emerging adults experiencing trauma symptoms, at risk behaviors, complex mental health symptoms, and working through hard developmental stages in life. I have primarily worked in school-based mental health in a variety of roles.
"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life" - Shannon L. Alder Are you someone needing to make changes, learn new ways of coping, and working towards healing? My passion in the mental health field is to work with adolescents and adults suffering from trauma, substance abuse, and other various disorders. I believe the therapeutic relationship as a sacred place to feel safe to explore past experiences and gain insight to a new hopeful future.
"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life" - Shannon L. Alder Are you someone needing to make changes, learn new ways of coping, and working towards healing? My passion in the mental health field is to work with adolescents and adults suffering from trauma, substance abuse, and other various disorders. I believe the therapeutic relationship as a sacred place to feel safe to explore past experiences and gain insight to a new hopeful future.
It is my privilege to join you on this journey of self-discovery and growth, through the joy and the pain of life, loss and actualization. I will work with you to achieve the goals you want to accomplish. There is no concern too big or too small that we cannot take on together.
It is my privilege to join you on this journey of self-discovery and growth, through the joy and the pain of life, loss and actualization. I will work with you to achieve the goals you want to accomplish. There is no concern too big or too small that we cannot take on together.
SPECIALIZING IN YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEALING WITH ADDICTION! Transitions in life are a very vulnerable time where we have the potential to struggle and get stuck in our thoughts and relationships. Let me partner with you or your child to develop more beneficial thoughts that empower changes that create deeper connections. I work with youth experiencing trauma and social issues learn how to build connections with themselves and others. Through this process I will also use CBT, Mindfulness, Strength based, and Motivational interviewing to develop a healthier mind and body.
SPECIALIZING IN YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEALING WITH ADDICTION! Transitions in life are a very vulnerable time where we have the potential to struggle and get stuck in our thoughts and relationships. Let me partner with you or your child to develop more beneficial thoughts that empower changes that create deeper connections. I work with youth experiencing trauma and social issues learn how to build connections with themselves and others. Through this process I will also use CBT, Mindfulness, Strength based, and Motivational interviewing to develop a healthier mind and body.
It is an honor to help people and support them through difficult life circumstances and make positive and lasting change. I work together with those I serve to create a safe place to identify concerns and improve quality of life. I work holistically to improve all life areas including emotional, mental, physical and spiritual, with the goal of improving life long term. I am passionate about helping people and I work to empower people to find understanding, balance and hope.
It is an honor to help people and support them through difficult life circumstances and make positive and lasting change. I work together with those I serve to create a safe place to identify concerns and improve quality of life. I work holistically to improve all life areas including emotional, mental, physical and spiritual, with the goal of improving life long term. I am passionate about helping people and I work to empower people to find understanding, balance and hope.
Hi! I am a dedicated mental health counselor who is passionate about helping individuals and families build on their core values, strengths and gratitude. With a warm, client centered approach, I place great importance on the therapeutic relationship, creating a respectful, non-judgmental, and compassionate space where clients feel safe and supported. My work is grounded in clear communication and a strong belief in a client’s capacity for growth and healing. My commitment to accessible and empathetic support is a hallmark of my practice.
Hi! I am a dedicated mental health counselor who is passionate about helping individuals and families build on their core values, strengths and gratitude. With a warm, client centered approach, I place great importance on the therapeutic relationship, creating a respectful, non-judgmental, and compassionate space where clients feel safe and supported. My work is grounded in clear communication and a strong belief in a client’s capacity for growth and healing. My commitment to accessible and empathetic support is a hallmark of my practice.
Life and Light Psychotherapy and Wellness
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
If you are reading this, its an important step you just took towards your own healing journey. At Life and Light Healing and Wellness we lovingly attend to you, to all that makes you...you, to co-create a healing space. Whether it's the dark clouds of depression, the tentacles of anxiety, or the storm of PTSD, our clinicians are equipped with the tools and skills to support you through your journey to healing.
If you are reading this, its an important step you just took towards your own healing journey. At Life and Light Healing and Wellness we lovingly attend to you, to all that makes you...you, to co-create a healing space. Whether it's the dark clouds of depression, the tentacles of anxiety, or the storm of PTSD, our clinicians are equipped with the tools and skills to support you through your journey to healing.
Leslie enjoys working with clients from a variety of backgrounds. She has interest in working with children and adolescents with neurodivergence, transitions, self-esteem, traumas and more. Leslie is also interested in working with children from military and arm force families.
Leslie enjoys working with clients from a variety of backgrounds. She has interest in working with children and adolescents with neurodivergence, transitions, self-esteem, traumas and more. Leslie is also interested in working with children from military and arm force families.
Philosophy and Practice: We all struggle with our mental health from time to time. Whether we have a chronic condition or a situational issue, when life seems overwhelming, or when we can not figure out what to do next to make life better; that is the time to seek out help. Being mentally healthy is about finding a balance in life and being able to find some happiness. What you can expect: A confidential, respectful, empathetic, cognitive-behavioral plan to assist an individual or family in improving their overall well being and level of functioning.
Philosophy and Practice: We all struggle with our mental health from time to time. Whether we have a chronic condition or a situational issue, when life seems overwhelming, or when we can not figure out what to do next to make life better; that is the time to seek out help. Being mentally healthy is about finding a balance in life and being able to find some happiness. What you can expect: A confidential, respectful, empathetic, cognitive-behavioral plan to assist an individual or family in improving their overall well being and level of functioning.
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.