Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Florence, MT
Are you someone who has a child who is struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, or difficulties with self-esteem and relationships, often feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed by big emotions they don’t yet have the tools to manage? They need a safe, trusting environment where they can express themselves freely through play or conversation while learning skills that match their developmental level. Goals can include feeling calmer and more confident, improving communication, strengthening relationships with caregivers and peers, and building resilience to navigate everyday stressors.
Are you someone who has a child who is struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, or difficulties with self-esteem and relationships, often feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed by big emotions they don’t yet have the tools to manage? They need a safe, trusting environment where they can express themselves freely through play or conversation while learning skills that match their developmental level. Goals can include feeling calmer and more confident, improving communication, strengthening relationships with caregivers and peers, and building resilience to navigate everyday stressors.
I bring a diverse range of experience to the counseling field and work with youth, young adults, adults, couples, and families who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives. My approach is collaborative—walking alongside each individual to guide and support them in their personal growth and discovery. I strive to create an environment where clients feel confident, comfortable, and empowered, free from judgment throughout the therapeutic process. I’m passionate about helping people move forward in meaningful ways and am excited to work with you, your child(ren), and your family.
I strongly encourage phone calls and texts
I bring a diverse range of experience to the counseling field and work with youth, young adults, adults, couples, and families who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives. My approach is collaborative—walking alongside each individual to guide and support them in their personal growth and discovery. I strive to create an environment where clients feel confident, comfortable, and empowered, free from judgment throughout the therapeutic process. I’m passionate about helping people move forward in meaningful ways and am excited to work with you, your child(ren), and your family.
I strongly encourage phone calls and texts
If you are reading this page, you likely hold curiosity and are looking for understanding, healing, and insight. My hope as a therapist is to support you in feeling comfortable and safe while strengthening connection and awareness to yourself, your important relationships, and your community. I believe it is within us as humans to continue to explore ourselves and world with curiosity. I appreciate working with women moving through the fertility journey as well as new parents. I also appreciate working with humans struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and various forms of grief. I am unequivocally human centered.
If you are reading this page, you likely hold curiosity and are looking for understanding, healing, and insight. My hope as a therapist is to support you in feeling comfortable and safe while strengthening connection and awareness to yourself, your important relationships, and your community. I believe it is within us as humans to continue to explore ourselves and world with curiosity. I appreciate working with women moving through the fertility journey as well as new parents. I also appreciate working with humans struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and various forms of grief. I am unequivocally human centered.
I have learned that the heart and success of therapy is a safe and trusting relationship /environment where people can grow. I work to provide this safety in a supportive and non judgmental environment which empowers and encourages this. My role is to be empathic and support/guide this growth as well as to give clients a greater understanding of themselves. I see us all as unique and gifted and value the varying depths and needs of people.
I have learned that the heart and success of therapy is a safe and trusting relationship /environment where people can grow. I work to provide this safety in a supportive and non judgmental environment which empowers and encourages this. My role is to be empathic and support/guide this growth as well as to give clients a greater understanding of themselves. I see us all as unique and gifted and value the varying depths and needs of people.
Are you ready to create the change you're seeking in your life? I have a great passion for supporting others in healing and with a little bit of guidance I truly believe that healing is possible for everyone. Life involves constant change and therefore opportunity for growth. I am eager to support your growth in the path your life has taken you. I utilize a client-centered approach that emphasizes individualized needs and use of a variety of techniques and theories for the establishment and achievement of goals. My theoretical orientation is grounded on the foundation of providing a safe and nonjudgemental space to support you.
Are you ready to create the change you're seeking in your life? I have a great passion for supporting others in healing and with a little bit of guidance I truly believe that healing is possible for everyone. Life involves constant change and therefore opportunity for growth. I am eager to support your growth in the path your life has taken you. I utilize a client-centered approach that emphasizes individualized needs and use of a variety of techniques and theories for the establishment and achievement of goals. My theoretical orientation is grounded on the foundation of providing a safe and nonjudgemental space to support you.
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Providing in person and Telehealth sessions: Life can be a difficult experience, presenting us with unanticipated obstacles that sometimes challenge our capacities to cope. Sometimes it is difficult to believe we possess the ability to move through our pain. Struggles in life, relationships, trauma and with grief and loss can become inhibitors to the life we want to live. I would like to help you realize that you have the strength and the resilience you need to overcome these obstacles. I provide a warm, trusting, nonjudgmental atmosphere in which to tell your story, clarify your concerns, and work toward lasting solutions.
Providing in person and Telehealth sessions: Life can be a difficult experience, presenting us with unanticipated obstacles that sometimes challenge our capacities to cope. Sometimes it is difficult to believe we possess the ability to move through our pain. Struggles in life, relationships, trauma and with grief and loss can become inhibitors to the life we want to live. I would like to help you realize that you have the strength and the resilience you need to overcome these obstacles. I provide a warm, trusting, nonjudgmental atmosphere in which to tell your story, clarify your concerns, and work toward lasting solutions.
My therapy practice is focused on helping people cope with anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, and difficult life transitions. I aim to guide people towards building a deeper understanding of themselves and to apply healthy habits and life skills that will create lasting change.
My therapy practice is focused on helping people cope with anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, and difficult life transitions. I aim to guide people towards building a deeper understanding of themselves and to apply healthy habits and life skills that will create lasting change.
I believe that all people are capable of healing from past trauma and making changes to improve their lives. I feel fortunate to be able to help people through these processes. I work hard to earn my clients' trust by offering them authenticity, understanding, and unconditional positive regard. I have been practicing therapy in Missoula for the past 17 years.
I believe that all people are capable of healing from past trauma and making changes to improve their lives. I feel fortunate to be able to help people through these processes. I work hard to earn my clients' trust by offering them authenticity, understanding, and unconditional positive regard. I have been practicing therapy in Missoula for the past 17 years.
"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." This quote from Winnie the Pooh is one of my favorites and resonates clearly my philosophy towards counseling and self-growth. I am a strengths-based, solution focused counselor with over a decade of experience working with children and adults. I provide a judgement-free, safe place to explore life's challenges and the opportunity to call upon your own resources and resolve to conquer them. Taking the first step towards seeking support is often the most difficult. I hope that I can help you on your journey and I look forward to meeting you.
"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." This quote from Winnie the Pooh is one of my favorites and resonates clearly my philosophy towards counseling and self-growth. I am a strengths-based, solution focused counselor with over a decade of experience working with children and adults. I provide a judgement-free, safe place to explore life's challenges and the opportunity to call upon your own resources and resolve to conquer them. Taking the first step towards seeking support is often the most difficult. I hope that I can help you on your journey and I look forward to meeting you.
I have experience with a broad range of issues and encourage an honest, relationship-based approach to therapy. We work together to explore the issues most important to you. I believe that everyone is capable of change, though easy to say, it is very challenging to put into action. Therapy creates a safe space to reflect upon your world and history. It is a mindful process to accept and redefine yourself. It is a space to look at what parts are activated in your life and which parts feel quiet.
I have experience with a broad range of issues and encourage an honest, relationship-based approach to therapy. We work together to explore the issues most important to you. I believe that everyone is capable of change, though easy to say, it is very challenging to put into action. Therapy creates a safe space to reflect upon your world and history. It is a mindful process to accept and redefine yourself. It is a space to look at what parts are activated in your life and which parts feel quiet.
I counsel people and families. I have 4 specialty areas, (1) trauma recovery, including PTSD and loss, (2) couples, (3) emotions like anxiety, anger, depression, and (4) children and teens. (1) When dealing with trauma, grief and heartbreak, I encourage adults to heal again to be lovers with a heart of a warrior, see www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjdICFdnkhE (2) I counsel couples by myself or with my wife, Julie Ann Nardi, LCC--a couple counseling couples. See gardencitycouples.com. (3) emotional healing brings about new ways of thinking and acting (CBT). (4) Play, art, family, and music are for great ways for kids.
I counsel people and families. I have 4 specialty areas, (1) trauma recovery, including PTSD and loss, (2) couples, (3) emotions like anxiety, anger, depression, and (4) children and teens. (1) When dealing with trauma, grief and heartbreak, I encourage adults to heal again to be lovers with a heart of a warrior, see www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjdICFdnkhE (2) I counsel couples by myself or with my wife, Julie Ann Nardi, LCC--a couple counseling couples. See gardencitycouples.com. (3) emotional healing brings about new ways of thinking and acting (CBT). (4) Play, art, family, and music are for great ways for kids.
As a therapist, I believe that real growth happens when people feel seen, supported, and empowered to face life’s challenges with authenticity and courage. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that each person has the capacity to create meaningful change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work Candidate and a Licensed Addiction Counselor with experience working across diverse settings—including wilderness therapy programs, schools, and behavioral intervention services. These experiences have taught me the importance of meeting clients where they are, helping them build resilience and self-awareness.
As a therapist, I believe that real growth happens when people feel seen, supported, and empowered to face life’s challenges with authenticity and courage. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that each person has the capacity to create meaningful change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work Candidate and a Licensed Addiction Counselor with experience working across diverse settings—including wilderness therapy programs, schools, and behavioral intervention services. These experiences have taught me the importance of meeting clients where they are, helping them build resilience and self-awareness.
I believe there is already more right with you than wrong with you. When you believe this as well, watch out, for the world will begin to reflect the new perspectives and energy you create. With good reason you arrived at a disbelief in your goodness, uniqueness and personal power to create a better life. Core beliefs are adopted early in life from challenge and trauma. They reside deep in the subconscious where they can be difficult to rewrite. I can help you replace old ways of thinking, feeling and acting with those that support growth, expansion and attainment of goals that lie beyond your current limiting beliefs.
I believe there is already more right with you than wrong with you. When you believe this as well, watch out, for the world will begin to reflect the new perspectives and energy you create. With good reason you arrived at a disbelief in your goodness, uniqueness and personal power to create a better life. Core beliefs are adopted early in life from challenge and trauma. They reside deep in the subconscious where they can be difficult to rewrite. I can help you replace old ways of thinking, feeling and acting with those that support growth, expansion and attainment of goals that lie beyond your current limiting beliefs.
I offer a strengths-based practice aimed at providing care to adolescents, adults and first responders in the scope of addiction, trauma, disordered eating, behavioral health, reproductive health/infertility & life transitions. I utilized a mixed approach to therapy centered around self-compassion, motivational enhancement, cognitive behavioral therapy, communication skills, and mind/body connection. Other methodology is applied as appropriate. My goal is to meet Client's where they are in their therapeutic process, encourage them to be an active participant in their own care and provide usable skills to be used outside of therapy.
I offer a strengths-based practice aimed at providing care to adolescents, adults and first responders in the scope of addiction, trauma, disordered eating, behavioral health, reproductive health/infertility & life transitions. I utilized a mixed approach to therapy centered around self-compassion, motivational enhancement, cognitive behavioral therapy, communication skills, and mind/body connection. Other methodology is applied as appropriate. My goal is to meet Client's where they are in their therapeutic process, encourage them to be an active participant in their own care and provide usable skills to be used outside of therapy.
I work with adults and parents navigating trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many are healing from abusive or narcissistic relationships, rebuilding their sense of self, confidence, and boundaries after emotional harm. Others are managing complex trauma, high-stress roles such as first responders or veterans, or feeling overwhelmed by parenting demands rooted in past experiences. I specialize in PTSD, childhood abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual trauma, and provide perinatal and postpartum mental health support.
I work with adults and parents navigating trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many are healing from abusive or narcissistic relationships, rebuilding their sense of self, confidence, and boundaries after emotional harm. Others are managing complex trauma, high-stress roles such as first responders or veterans, or feeling overwhelmed by parenting demands rooted in past experiences. I specialize in PTSD, childhood abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual trauma, and provide perinatal and postpartum mental health support.
I truly enjoy getting to know my clients and supporting them along life's journey. I strive to always provide a safe, honest, kind, and non-judgmental space. A space where individuals and families can identify their needs, feelings, hopes, and aspirations. It is a magical feeling to watch people find their voice, grow, and reach their goals! Treatment will always be tailored to focus on the strengths and needs of each client. Together, we will explore and utilize evidenced-based interventions that will help you develop communication skills, a sense of self, and healthy relationships.
I truly enjoy getting to know my clients and supporting them along life's journey. I strive to always provide a safe, honest, kind, and non-judgmental space. A space where individuals and families can identify their needs, feelings, hopes, and aspirations. It is a magical feeling to watch people find their voice, grow, and reach their goals! Treatment will always be tailored to focus on the strengths and needs of each client. Together, we will explore and utilize evidenced-based interventions that will help you develop communication skills, a sense of self, and healthy relationships.
Accepting new clients at this time for in person or telehealth. Life can be challenging and full of hardships. These challenging moments may bring feelings of anxiety, confusion, depression, hurt, and shame. One of the most difficult things to do is to ask for help and support. I genuinely believe that each individual has the ability to achieve healing despite their life experiences. As your therapist I will meet you where you are at and walk beside you through the challenges you are facing. I have years of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families.
Accepting new clients at this time for in person or telehealth. Life can be challenging and full of hardships. These challenging moments may bring feelings of anxiety, confusion, depression, hurt, and shame. One of the most difficult things to do is to ask for help and support. I genuinely believe that each individual has the ability to achieve healing despite their life experiences. As your therapist I will meet you where you are at and walk beside you through the challenges you are facing. I have years of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families.
It is my sincere honor to work with every person who walks through my office doors. It takes courage and strength to overcome the stigma and doubt that can come with entering therapy. The fundamental basis of my work begins with a genuine and authentic relationship with my clients. I have found that over time this serves as a means to jointly solve the problems in your life, and further, to achieve your highest possible dreams. If you find it difficult to make the initial leap into therapy, I'd like to help. Schedule a consultation with me today.
It is my sincere honor to work with every person who walks through my office doors. It takes courage and strength to overcome the stigma and doubt that can come with entering therapy. The fundamental basis of my work begins with a genuine and authentic relationship with my clients. I have found that over time this serves as a means to jointly solve the problems in your life, and further, to achieve your highest possible dreams. If you find it difficult to make the initial leap into therapy, I'd like to help. Schedule a consultation with me today.
Life can be challenging, and at times, overwhelming. Whether you’ve been managing ongoing mental health concerns or are facing a recent life event that’s causing distress, therapy can provide a supportive space to heal, grow, and gain clarity.
I offer a collaborative and compassionate approach, helping you explore recurring patterns, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and process past trauma or impactful experiences. Together, we’ll work to reduce symptoms that may be interfering with your well-being and increase meaning and fulfillment in your life.
Life can be challenging, and at times, overwhelming. Whether you’ve been managing ongoing mental health concerns or are facing a recent life event that’s causing distress, therapy can provide a supportive space to heal, grow, and gain clarity.
I offer a collaborative and compassionate approach, helping you explore recurring patterns, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and process past trauma or impactful experiences. Together, we’ll work to reduce symptoms that may be interfering with your well-being and increase meaning and fulfillment in your life.
Hi, I am Naz! I am a Therapist who absolutely loves meeting and helping people! My belief is that everyone is going through life doing their best, and if I can make this road more comfortable, add some clarity and contentment then I would have done my job. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to get and feel better, who is open to be challenged and grow! I am an Optimist and truly believe that people are essentially good but also realize LIFE happens and sometimes things get tough. I see adults, teens, and older children.
Questions? Text / call: 406-690-7922
Hi, I am Naz! I am a Therapist who absolutely loves meeting and helping people! My belief is that everyone is going through life doing their best, and if I can make this road more comfortable, add some clarity and contentment then I would have done my job. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to get and feel better, who is open to be challenged and grow! I am an Optimist and truly believe that people are essentially good but also realize LIFE happens and sometimes things get tough. I see adults, teens, and older children.
Questions? Text / call: 406-690-7922
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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.