Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Apex, NC
If anger, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, traumatic events, oppositional children, interpersonal conflicts, workplace issues, or bullying is getting in your way of happiness, I can guide you to overcome these challenges.
I specialize in removing the obstacles that get in the way of you meeting your goals, enhancing your relationships and feeling better. I take the emotional charge out of negative past events, teach you effective coping skills, resolve moral dilemmas so you can effectively manage your interpersonal conflicts and move past barriers to your full potential.
If anger, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, traumatic events, oppositional children, interpersonal conflicts, workplace issues, or bullying is getting in your way of happiness, I can guide you to overcome these challenges.
I specialize in removing the obstacles that get in the way of you meeting your goals, enhancing your relationships and feeling better. I take the emotional charge out of negative past events, teach you effective coping skills, resolve moral dilemmas so you can effectively manage your interpersonal conflicts and move past barriers to your full potential.
I believe therapy is about helping people realize the greatest amount of happiness in their lives. This may be learning how to manage one's depression and anxiety, a child or adolescent managing their opposition and defiance, or even some skills to make a speech or fall asleep. I also feel therapy is key in processing daily conflicts that affect our thoughts and feelings, but also learning how to make the best decisions that we value.
I believe therapy is about helping people realize the greatest amount of happiness in their lives. This may be learning how to manage one's depression and anxiety, a child or adolescent managing their opposition and defiance, or even some skills to make a speech or fall asleep. I also feel therapy is key in processing daily conflicts that affect our thoughts and feelings, but also learning how to make the best decisions that we value.
Finding the right counselor is very important! With that in mind, don't read a bio and pick someone. Take advantage of my free 20 minute phone consultation! That's all it's going to take to tell if I'll be a good fit or not. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, families, and adults. I'm good at getting people to talk about what the real problem is and not dance around the elephant in the room. You are not always going to get from me what you want to hear but I guarantee you are going to get from me what you need to hear.
Finding the right counselor is very important! With that in mind, don't read a bio and pick someone. Take advantage of my free 20 minute phone consultation! That's all it's going to take to tell if I'll be a good fit or not. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, families, and adults. I'm good at getting people to talk about what the real problem is and not dance around the elephant in the room. You are not always going to get from me what you want to hear but I guarantee you are going to get from me what you need to hear.
Telehealth appointments available this week! As we head into the holiday season and gear up for 2024 you might be looking for a little extra support. I am currently accepting a few more new patients and appreciate you pausing to read more about me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist with experience in treating children, adolescents, & adults with relationship issues, substance abuse, trauma, personality disorders, anxiety & depression.
Telehealth appointments available this week! As we head into the holiday season and gear up for 2024 you might be looking for a little extra support. I am currently accepting a few more new patients and appreciate you pausing to read more about me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist with experience in treating children, adolescents, & adults with relationship issues, substance abuse, trauma, personality disorders, anxiety & depression.
Asking for help is the first step towards feeling better and leading a happier, healthier life. Mental health is an important part of overall well-being. Most of us, at one time or another, are impacted by mental health concerns. We have therapists that treat adults, children, and teens. If you don't even know where to start call or e-mail the office and we will help guide you in choosing the right therapist and check your insurance benefits. To learn more about each of our therapists and their individual specialties, please visit our website
Asking for help is the first step towards feeling better and leading a happier, healthier life. Mental health is an important part of overall well-being. Most of us, at one time or another, are impacted by mental health concerns. We have therapists that treat adults, children, and teens. If you don't even know where to start call or e-mail the office and we will help guide you in choosing the right therapist and check your insurance benefits. To learn more about each of our therapists and their individual specialties, please visit our website
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety and other mood disorders, life transitions, divorce, grief, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, trauma, abuse, LGBTQ+ issues, insomnia, and all personality disorders.
Are you feeling like your life needs a change but you are not sure where to start? It seems, as life becomes more complex, more and more people are suffering from the devastating effects of stress, depression and anxiety and can benefit from the support and insight that therapy provides. I am a NC Licensed Psychologist working clinically with a wide range of ages and issues. I've worked in the field for 20 years, in schools, day treatment, and the private practice setting with adults, families, couples and children; focusing on adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, childhood abuse and maladaptive coping.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety and other mood disorders, life transitions, divorce, grief, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, trauma, abuse, LGBTQ+ issues, insomnia, and all personality disorders.
Are you feeling like your life needs a change but you are not sure where to start? It seems, as life becomes more complex, more and more people are suffering from the devastating effects of stress, depression and anxiety and can benefit from the support and insight that therapy provides. I am a NC Licensed Psychologist working clinically with a wide range of ages and issues. I've worked in the field for 20 years, in schools, day treatment, and the private practice setting with adults, families, couples and children; focusing on adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, childhood abuse and maladaptive coping.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who they are in the midst of life’s challenges. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, or identity struggles and are searching for relief, connection, and understanding. They want to feel grounded, seen, and empowered to make lasting change. Together, we explore patterns, build coping skills, and reconnect them with their strengths. They’re ready for growth—even if unsure where to start—and I’m here to walk beside them. Using neurodivergent for autistic, ADHD, or otherwise wired differently—and often feels misunderstood, overwhelmed, or out of place.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who they are in the midst of life’s challenges. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, or identity struggles and are searching for relief, connection, and understanding. They want to feel grounded, seen, and empowered to make lasting change. Together, we explore patterns, build coping skills, and reconnect them with their strengths. They’re ready for growth—even if unsure where to start—and I’m here to walk beside them. Using neurodivergent for autistic, ADHD, or otherwise wired differently—and often feels misunderstood, overwhelmed, or out of place.
Life doesn’t come with a manual — and even if it did, it probably wouldn’t account for your unique story, struggles, and strengths. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in anxious thoughts, weighed down by grief, or overwhelmed by the day-to-day. Or maybe you’re just not feeling like yourself, and you’re not sure where to begin. That’s okay — you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Life doesn’t come with a manual — and even if it did, it probably wouldn’t account for your unique story, struggles, and strengths. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in anxious thoughts, weighed down by grief, or overwhelmed by the day-to-day. Or maybe you’re just not feeling like yourself, and you’re not sure where to begin. That’s okay — you don’t have to figure it out alone.
The most important thing in life for our happiness is our relationships. When one of your relationships is in turmoil, everything in your life becomes more difficult. Getting out of bed, going to work, dealing with the kids, the boss, your partner—it all becomes harder. Practical Solutions is here, so your life does not have to continue this way any longer! We can help you return to a happier life. We can help with all manner of challenges in life. We can help you move past them so you can count them as in the past and not interfere with your everyday existence. Call or book an appointment today.
The most important thing in life for our happiness is our relationships. When one of your relationships is in turmoil, everything in your life becomes more difficult. Getting out of bed, going to work, dealing with the kids, the boss, your partner—it all becomes harder. Practical Solutions is here, so your life does not have to continue this way any longer! We can help you return to a happier life. We can help with all manner of challenges in life. We can help you move past them so you can count them as in the past and not interfere with your everyday existence. Call or book an appointment today.
Women, despite being the foundation of our society (I am a little biased, of course), are often given too much stress to manage effectively. We have to be employees, mothers, wives, friends, daughters and sisters, just to name a few roles that we play. When there is friction or "conflict" in any one of these roles, life can get complicated. I am passionate about supporting women in our many phases of life. I also serve the Latino (Spanish-speaking) community in a culturally sensitive manner.
Women, despite being the foundation of our society (I am a little biased, of course), are often given too much stress to manage effectively. We have to be employees, mothers, wives, friends, daughters and sisters, just to name a few roles that we play. When there is friction or "conflict" in any one of these roles, life can get complicated. I am passionate about supporting women in our many phases of life. I also serve the Latino (Spanish-speaking) community in a culturally sensitive manner.
I work with children, teens, college students, young adults, parents, and families navigating life transitions or relational challenges. My clients want to better understand themselves and their needs so they can more confidently move through challenges in ways that align with their values. I specialize in complex family dynamics (divorce, adoption, foster care, loss, children of immigrants, etc.) and neurodivergence, including ADHD, anxiety, and autism.
I work with children, teens, college students, young adults, parents, and families navigating life transitions or relational challenges. My clients want to better understand themselves and their needs so they can more confidently move through challenges in ways that align with their values. I specialize in complex family dynamics (divorce, adoption, foster care, loss, children of immigrants, etc.) and neurodivergence, including ADHD, anxiety, and autism.
Are you feeling overwhelmed in how to manage your emotions or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your relationships (marital, parent-child, parent-teenager, family, or friends)? Do you find yourself becoming irritable at small things or simply being someone you do not want to be anymore? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, I am glad you have found my page. We all have difficult times throughout our life and it is okay to need and ask for help. Difficult times or difficult symptoms vary from person to person. I am here to help guide you and find ways to alleviate your concerns.
Are you feeling overwhelmed in how to manage your emotions or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your relationships (marital, parent-child, parent-teenager, family, or friends)? Do you find yourself becoming irritable at small things or simply being someone you do not want to be anymore? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, I am glad you have found my page. We all have difficult times throughout our life and it is okay to need and ask for help. Difficult times or difficult symptoms vary from person to person. I am here to help guide you and find ways to alleviate your concerns.
Is your family constantly on edge because of the daily arguing? Are you the parent of a teen that does not understand you? Do you feel that to get in touch with your teen you need to text or Facebook chat? Are you constantly fighting with your spouse over money, discipline and jeolousy? As a middle school counselor I have immersed myself into the lives of adolescents and know how to speak their language. As a parent of two teens I understand the challenges of being a parent and spouse. Are you ready for a positive change?
Is your family constantly on edge because of the daily arguing? Are you the parent of a teen that does not understand you? Do you feel that to get in touch with your teen you need to text or Facebook chat? Are you constantly fighting with your spouse over money, discipline and jeolousy? As a middle school counselor I have immersed myself into the lives of adolescents and know how to speak their language. As a parent of two teens I understand the challenges of being a parent and spouse. Are you ready for a positive change?
As a life long athlete and local gym owner I believe that physical and mental heath is a parallel process. You cannot have one without the other. My practice is a holistic approach to mental health. Meaning most sessions include EMDR, mindfulness, CBT as well as nervous system regulation coping skills. Passionate about the interconnectedness of mind and body as well as focusing on overall wellbeing rather than just treating symptoms. I see many clients/athletes who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression, internal/external pressures to success. Helping my clients find relief and their small wins is primary focus.
As a life long athlete and local gym owner I believe that physical and mental heath is a parallel process. You cannot have one without the other. My practice is a holistic approach to mental health. Meaning most sessions include EMDR, mindfulness, CBT as well as nervous system regulation coping skills. Passionate about the interconnectedness of mind and body as well as focusing on overall wellbeing rather than just treating symptoms. I see many clients/athletes who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression, internal/external pressures to success. Helping my clients find relief and their small wins is primary focus.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate in the state of North Carolina. With over 8 years of experience in the mental health and addiction field, I have been trained in a variety of treatment modalities to assist individuals and their families. I earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Walden University in Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, San German campus. I treat mental health issues including depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, grief/loss, family issues, addiction and substance abuse.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate in the state of North Carolina. With over 8 years of experience in the mental health and addiction field, I have been trained in a variety of treatment modalities to assist individuals and their families. I earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Walden University in Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, San German campus. I treat mental health issues including depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, grief/loss, family issues, addiction and substance abuse.
Take a second and think, "What brought me here?" Are life's demands causing you added stress? Are you feeling a lack of control over the direction your life is heading? Do you feel like you are walking through life without actually living it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, counseling can help address your concerns and provide you with the skills and resources needed to feel better and thrive.
Take a second and think, "What brought me here?" Are life's demands causing you added stress? Are you feeling a lack of control over the direction your life is heading? Do you feel like you are walking through life without actually living it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, counseling can help address your concerns and provide you with the skills and resources needed to feel better and thrive.
My approach is empathetic and compassionate, ensuring that clients feel heard and understood. I aim to build a trusting relationship, where each individual can explore their challenges at their own pace while feeling respected and empowered. I am trained in a broad range of treatment modalities and interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Family Trauma, Individual Trauma (for both children and adults), Adjustment Therapy, Relationship Therapy, Family Conflict Therapy, LGBTQ+ Therapy, Polyamory Therapy, and Neurodiversity therapy . When it comes to goal setting, I take a collaborative and client-centered approach.
My approach is empathetic and compassionate, ensuring that clients feel heard and understood. I aim to build a trusting relationship, where each individual can explore their challenges at their own pace while feeling respected and empowered. I am trained in a broad range of treatment modalities and interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Family Trauma, Individual Trauma (for both children and adults), Adjustment Therapy, Relationship Therapy, Family Conflict Therapy, LGBTQ+ Therapy, Polyamory Therapy, and Neurodiversity therapy . When it comes to goal setting, I take a collaborative and client-centered approach.
Hello! My passion is working with clients to help them reach their goals of self-love, acceptance, and establishing a life that they love - which looks different for everyone! We will first work to build our therapeutic alliance, then begin to identify and explore cyclical behaviors, patterns, and past experiences that are currently impacting your life. Through the practice of unconditional positive regard, you are completely accepted for wherever you are emotionally - whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, impulsivity, self-esteem, and more. Allow me to meet you where you are and walk alongside you in healing.
Hello! My passion is working with clients to help them reach their goals of self-love, acceptance, and establishing a life that they love - which looks different for everyone! We will first work to build our therapeutic alliance, then begin to identify and explore cyclical behaviors, patterns, and past experiences that are currently impacting your life. Through the practice of unconditional positive regard, you are completely accepted for wherever you are emotionally - whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, impulsivity, self-esteem, and more. Allow me to meet you where you are and walk alongside you in healing.
Navigating the full spectrum of human emotions can be challenging, and it's courageous to seek support! I'm Rachel, and I look forward to connecting with you. People pursue therapy for a multitude of reasons; sometimes, the underlying cause only becomes clear after several sessions. Simply taking the first step is a brave act. My aim is to meet clients where they are and empower them to cultivate mindsets that foster their evolution—mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, or in ways unique to them. I firmly believe that mental health is paramount and influences every facet of our lives!
Navigating the full spectrum of human emotions can be challenging, and it's courageous to seek support! I'm Rachel, and I look forward to connecting with you. People pursue therapy for a multitude of reasons; sometimes, the underlying cause only becomes clear after several sessions. Simply taking the first step is a brave act. My aim is to meet clients where they are and empower them to cultivate mindsets that foster their evolution—mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, or in ways unique to them. I firmly believe that mental health is paramount and influences every facet of our lives!
I have been working in the mental health field for over 18 years with a variety of clients, including children and adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, recognizing the uniqueness that each individual brings to treatment. I specialize in the treatment of exposure to trauma, providing treatment to survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and military combat trauma. When addressing the needs of those who have survived trauma, I focus a great deal of attention on the neurological effects of exposure, as well as the mind and body connection.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 18 years with a variety of clients, including children and adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, recognizing the uniqueness that each individual brings to treatment. I specialize in the treatment of exposure to trauma, providing treatment to survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and military combat trauma. When addressing the needs of those who have survived trauma, I focus a great deal of attention on the neurological effects of exposure, as well as the mind and body connection.
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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.