Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Waverly, NE
Individuals are welcome to my practice. My practice name reflects my philosophy to assist in finding healthy solutions to life's problems that will promote quality living.
Individuals are welcome to my practice. My practice name reflects my philosophy to assist in finding healthy solutions to life's problems that will promote quality living.
Specializing in guiding children, adolescents, and adults through life’s challenges.
Specializing in guiding children, adolescents, and adults through life’s challenges.
Mental Health is an essential part of life. As a therapist, I try to add humor, a respectful ear and will walk with you through issues that are holding you back. I am very straight forward and will engage with you in order to create a plan to help you move forward.
I only provide telehealth and have current openings. Please call to chat and see if I am a good fit for you. 402-420-2650
Mental Health is an essential part of life. As a therapist, I try to add humor, a respectful ear and will walk with you through issues that are holding you back. I am very straight forward and will engage with you in order to create a plan to help you move forward.
I only provide telehealth and have current openings. Please call to chat and see if I am a good fit for you. 402-420-2650
I've spent most of the last decade working with children of all ages and their parents tackling concerns and frustrations related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, ADHD, depression and anxiety symptoms. I enjoy helping families better understand each other through increased communication, clear agreements, and understanding each other's love languages and learning styles.
I've spent most of the last decade working with children of all ages and their parents tackling concerns and frustrations related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, ADHD, depression and anxiety symptoms. I enjoy helping families better understand each other through increased communication, clear agreements, and understanding each other's love languages and learning styles.
I am a trauma focused therapist that is passionate about helping people identify triggers, barriers, or hang ups that are preventing them from living their most fulfilled and happiest life. I offer supportive insights and tools to assist clients in their life journey toward their identified goals. I enjoy utilizing creative techniques and tools in treatment such as narrative or art therapy.
I am a trauma focused therapist that is passionate about helping people identify triggers, barriers, or hang ups that are preventing them from living their most fulfilled and happiest life. I offer supportive insights and tools to assist clients in their life journey toward their identified goals. I enjoy utilizing creative techniques and tools in treatment such as narrative or art therapy.
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Hi, my name is Kim Mackey an independently licensed mental health therapist and licensed professional counselor in Nebraska providing therapy services for over 10 years. I work with adolescents, young adults, and families and specialize in improving communication, challenging unhelpful thinking, repairing relationships, and improving overall confidence in your ability to be successful. I primarily utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques along with solution-focused theories to help you reach your goals.
Hi, my name is Kim Mackey an independently licensed mental health therapist and licensed professional counselor in Nebraska providing therapy services for over 10 years. I work with adolescents, young adults, and families and specialize in improving communication, challenging unhelpful thinking, repairing relationships, and improving overall confidence in your ability to be successful. I primarily utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques along with solution-focused theories to help you reach your goals.
" Instead, I strive to understand the reasons behind behaviors often labeled as " oppositional" or "defiant," meeting youth with respect, empathy, and support.
I have extensive experience helping young people facing trauma and PTSD, self-harm, suicidality, emotional dysregulation, " oppositional" or "defiant" behaviors, problematic sexualized behaviors, and challenges unique to the LGBTQIA+ community. Together, we can build emotional resilience and foster a sense of self-worth.
" Instead, I strive to understand the reasons behind behaviors often labeled as " oppositional" or "defiant," meeting youth with respect, empathy, and support.
I have extensive experience helping young people facing trauma and PTSD, self-harm, suicidality, emotional dysregulation, " oppositional" or "defiant" behaviors, problematic sexualized behaviors, and challenges unique to the LGBTQIA+ community. Together, we can build emotional resilience and foster a sense of self-worth.
The teenage years are tough... maybe now more than ever. Trauma, grief, stress, self-doubt, and uncertainty of the future all need a safe place to unload. I've spent my career helping teens cope, navigate, and grow. Utilizing a cognitive-behavioral approach, I am able to help you re-think the narrative of the past and begin to write the future.
The teenage years are tough... maybe now more than ever. Trauma, grief, stress, self-doubt, and uncertainty of the future all need a safe place to unload. I've spent my career helping teens cope, navigate, and grow. Utilizing a cognitive-behavioral approach, I am able to help you re-think the narrative of the past and begin to write the future.
Welcome.....starting therapy can be a big and scary step, but you are doing it, and that's your first big achievement! I work with a variety of diagnoses and ages. I focus my treatment plan on a client-centered approach and develop it around that. I welcome you to reach out when you are ready to begin, and I can't wait to start working with you in a place where you can feel comfortable and safe.
Welcome.....starting therapy can be a big and scary step, but you are doing it, and that's your first big achievement! I work with a variety of diagnoses and ages. I focus my treatment plan on a client-centered approach and develop it around that. I welcome you to reach out when you are ready to begin, and I can't wait to start working with you in a place where you can feel comfortable and safe.
I have been a therapist for over 20 years and have learned extensively from the clients I have had the opportunity to interact with. I treat each person individually, not with a cookie cutter approach. As a team, we focus on strengths and together we set goals. I have extensive experience in trauma, family systems issues, children with behavioral challenges or medical diagnosis impacting life quality. I have advanced training in adoption, and attachment disorder.
I have been a therapist for over 20 years and have learned extensively from the clients I have had the opportunity to interact with. I treat each person individually, not with a cookie cutter approach. As a team, we focus on strengths and together we set goals. I have extensive experience in trauma, family systems issues, children with behavioral challenges or medical diagnosis impacting life quality. I have advanced training in adoption, and attachment disorder.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families & children who are impacted by a variety of conditions and who are struggling with life issues. Life balance is the goal and that is done through my work, with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, trauma and children with behavioral disorders. Many people struggle with a variety of emotional challenges. An inability to manage emotions and behaviors effectively can negatively impact relationships. I help people identify their strengths, understand, experience and express their emotions in appropriate ways.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families & children who are impacted by a variety of conditions and who are struggling with life issues. Life balance is the goal and that is done through my work, with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, trauma and children with behavioral disorders. Many people struggle with a variety of emotional challenges. An inability to manage emotions and behaviors effectively can negatively impact relationships. I help people identify their strengths, understand, experience and express their emotions in appropriate ways.
I provide in-person and virtual mental health therapy with a specialization in problem gambling and substance abuse related issues. Problem gambling counseling is covered by the Nebraska Gamblers Assistance Program. Accept most major insurances as well as Medicaid. Registered service provider.
I provide in-person and virtual mental health therapy with a specialization in problem gambling and substance abuse related issues. Problem gambling counseling is covered by the Nebraska Gamblers Assistance Program. Accept most major insurances as well as Medicaid. Registered service provider.
I believe in a rapport-based approach to therapy: mainly authenticity in communication and interpersonal development of relationships. I aim to remove stigmas and depathologize issues, focusing on outcomes over symptoms. My philosophy is that people are often unaware of their core values, or stressors have made them seem far too distant. When building acceptance around the reality of problems facing families, and focusing on objectives that improve wellness, change can occur. The behavioral interventions, objectivity, and support found in the therapeutic relationship help lead individuals and families to their goals.
I believe in a rapport-based approach to therapy: mainly authenticity in communication and interpersonal development of relationships. I aim to remove stigmas and depathologize issues, focusing on outcomes over symptoms. My philosophy is that people are often unaware of their core values, or stressors have made them seem far too distant. When building acceptance around the reality of problems facing families, and focusing on objectives that improve wellness, change can occur. The behavioral interventions, objectivity, and support found in the therapeutic relationship help lead individuals and families to their goals.
I have more than 34 years of professional practice helping people with all kinds of problems and issues. I enjoy knowing I can make a positive difference in a persons life. This is the reason I have dedicated my life to helping others. I've worked with people from all walks of life. If you've had therapy before and felt discouraged, I encourage you to give me a try. I have a unique personality and a way of communicating with my patients.
I have more than 34 years of professional practice helping people with all kinds of problems and issues. I enjoy knowing I can make a positive difference in a persons life. This is the reason I have dedicated my life to helping others. I've worked with people from all walks of life. If you've had therapy before and felt discouraged, I encourage you to give me a try. I have a unique personality and a way of communicating with my patients.
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them" -Maya Angelou, Letter to My Daughter. We all have weaknesses we can make into strengths. Life is about finding the things we can control and focusing on making changes in those areas. My goal is to guide my clients in the direction of what they have control of and help them make the positive changes in those areas.
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them" -Maya Angelou, Letter to My Daughter. We all have weaknesses we can make into strengths. Life is about finding the things we can control and focusing on making changes in those areas. My goal is to guide my clients in the direction of what they have control of and help them make the positive changes in those areas.
Welcome — I’m truly glad you’re here.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or simply unsupported, please know you’re not alone. I would be honored to walk beside you on your journey toward healing, self-understanding, and growth.
I’m deeply passionate about the work I do, and I believe that genuine warmth and empathy create a foundation for meaningful, effective therapy. I bring extensive experience in treating anxiety, mood concerns, persona lity patterns, addiction, PTSD, and relationship challenges. Too often, we don’t prioritize our own well-being — but you deserve to. Investing in yourself can change your life.
Welcome — I’m truly glad you’re here.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or simply unsupported, please know you’re not alone. I would be honored to walk beside you on your journey toward healing, self-understanding, and growth.
I’m deeply passionate about the work I do, and I believe that genuine warmth and empathy create a foundation for meaningful, effective therapy. I bring extensive experience in treating anxiety, mood concerns, persona lity patterns, addiction, PTSD, and relationship challenges. Too often, we don’t prioritize our own well-being — but you deserve to. Investing in yourself can change your life.
Discover a transformative path to mental wellness and peak performance! I proudly offer 15 years of experience in QEEG (Brain Mapping) and Precision Neuromodulation; including biofeedback, neurofeedback, and expert neurocounseling. These personalized, evidence-based approaches empower you to conquer stress, depression, attention deficits, anxiety, sleep issues, or other personal challenges that are holding you back. Step into a brighter, healthier and more resilient version of you— I'd love to help guide you on this journey!
Discover a transformative path to mental wellness and peak performance! I proudly offer 15 years of experience in QEEG (Brain Mapping) and Precision Neuromodulation; including biofeedback, neurofeedback, and expert neurocounseling. These personalized, evidence-based approaches empower you to conquer stress, depression, attention deficits, anxiety, sleep issues, or other personal challenges that are holding you back. Step into a brighter, healthier and more resilient version of you— I'd love to help guide you on this journey!
I provide a safe, neutral, and active role to help you identify issues and work through them in a supportive way. I like to employ a varied approach depending on client need and I tailor treatment to fit your personality and strengths. I believe that through difficult times big personal growth can occur, and that our difficulties can be taken as a call for change.
I provide a safe, neutral, and active role to help you identify issues and work through them in a supportive way. I like to employ a varied approach depending on client need and I tailor treatment to fit your personality and strengths. I believe that through difficult times big personal growth can occur, and that our difficulties can be taken as a call for change.
At Play Therapy Omaha, our mission is to provide meaningful change in playful ways. Our highly trained practitioners share a common goal in helping families find hope, healing, & harmony by providing specialized therapeutic and psychoeducational services for children, adolescents, adults, & families. We believe passionately in the power of play & specialize in mental health services tailored to the unique needs of kids & families. Our skilled mental health therapists work with youth of all ages from early childhood - adolescence, along with offering services for young adults & adults. Please visit our website to learn more.
At Play Therapy Omaha, our mission is to provide meaningful change in playful ways. Our highly trained practitioners share a common goal in helping families find hope, healing, & harmony by providing specialized therapeutic and psychoeducational services for children, adolescents, adults, & families. We believe passionately in the power of play & specialize in mental health services tailored to the unique needs of kids & families. Our skilled mental health therapists work with youth of all ages from early childhood - adolescence, along with offering services for young adults & adults. Please visit our website to learn more.
Evening hours available. Those who are overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and generally can't find happiness in their life can benefit from therapy. I am interested in working with you using a variety of approaches that are based on science to take back control of your thoughts, tension, and emotions. You can learn to slow your thoughts and impulses or to increase your mood. The scientifically based strategies can increase your ability to be you. To learn more visit my website or contact me directly.
Evening hours available. Those who are overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and generally can't find happiness in their life can benefit from therapy. I am interested in working with you using a variety of approaches that are based on science to take back control of your thoughts, tension, and emotions. You can learn to slow your thoughts and impulses or to increase your mood. The scientifically based strategies can increase your ability to be you. To learn more visit my website or contact me directly.
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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.