Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Fair Haven, NJ
I work with children, adolescents, young adults and families who want to make their lives happier. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help children and adolescents who are feeling sad, irritable, frustrated, angry, or anxious. Through therapy, I work with families to help children cope with school, social, family, or health problems. In addition to CBT, I incorporate other treatment techniques to best help you and your child (e.g., play therapy, interpersonal therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, family systems, and psychodynamic techniques).
I work with children, adolescents, young adults and families who want to make their lives happier. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help children and adolescents who are feeling sad, irritable, frustrated, angry, or anxious. Through therapy, I work with families to help children cope with school, social, family, or health problems. In addition to CBT, I incorporate other treatment techniques to best help you and your child (e.g., play therapy, interpersonal therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, family systems, and psychodynamic techniques).
Many of the people I work with feel stuck — caught between stress, anxiety, low motivation, and trying to keep it together at school, at home, or in relationships. It’s exhausting. My goal is to help you slow down, get clear on what’s really happening, and start feeling like yourself again.
I work with teens, young adults, and families to manage anxiety, depression, school stress, and life transitions. My approach is calm, supportive, and down-to-earth — no pressure, no judgment, just real conversations that help you build confidence and direction.
Together, we’ll focus on building coping tools, understanding what’s underneath you
Many of the people I work with feel stuck — caught between stress, anxiety, low motivation, and trying to keep it together at school, at home, or in relationships. It’s exhausting. My goal is to help you slow down, get clear on what’s really happening, and start feeling like yourself again.
I work with teens, young adults, and families to manage anxiety, depression, school stress, and life transitions. My approach is calm, supportive, and down-to-earth — no pressure, no judgment, just real conversations that help you build confidence and direction.
Together, we’ll focus on building coping tools, understanding what’s underneath you
Hi and welcome to the first step of the therapeutic process. For your safety during COVID-19, Michele offers online video or phone sessions that are highly effective. Michele also offers face to face individual, couples, and family therapy sessions. Michele specializes in couples therapy as it relates to pre-marital counseling, communication styles, intimacy, trust, relationship dysfunction, divorce recovery, parenting, co-parenting, conflict resolution, and how to navigate daily stressors effectively.
Hi and welcome to the first step of the therapeutic process. For your safety during COVID-19, Michele offers online video or phone sessions that are highly effective. Michele also offers face to face individual, couples, and family therapy sessions. Michele specializes in couples therapy as it relates to pre-marital counseling, communication styles, intimacy, trust, relationship dysfunction, divorce recovery, parenting, co-parenting, conflict resolution, and how to navigate daily stressors effectively.
My goal is to provide you with a positive, motivating, sincere, and authentic counseling experience. I truly enjoy supporting and empowering children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am committed to partnering together authentically to help solve and resolve personal, interpersonal, family, career and other mental health changes that impact your functioning. Visit my website: yourshorelinecounseling.com for more information about my work and my vision for mental health CARE!
My goal is to provide you with a positive, motivating, sincere, and authentic counseling experience. I truly enjoy supporting and empowering children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am committed to partnering together authentically to help solve and resolve personal, interpersonal, family, career and other mental health changes that impact your functioning. Visit my website: yourshorelinecounseling.com for more information about my work and my vision for mental health CARE!
Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center, LLC was conceived in 2000 in a tiny office in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey by Gretchen Morgan and Mary Pat McGeehin. Their search for effective treatment led them to include the use of Sand Play Therapy, EMDR, yoga and therapeutic group work with their clients. This was in response to the expanding body of research which illustrated that the mind-body connection was integral to the healing of mental health issues. In 2004, they expanded their practice to include like-minded affiliate clinicians and moved to a larger facility in Eatontown, NJ.
Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center, LLC was conceived in 2000 in a tiny office in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey by Gretchen Morgan and Mary Pat McGeehin. Their search for effective treatment led them to include the use of Sand Play Therapy, EMDR, yoga and therapeutic group work with their clients. This was in response to the expanding body of research which illustrated that the mind-body connection was integral to the healing of mental health issues. In 2004, they expanded their practice to include like-minded affiliate clinicians and moved to a larger facility in Eatontown, NJ.
In Imago Relationship therapy I coach the partners into giving and receiving love. Love is the healing force. Imago Therapy is the guiding model along with cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic experiencing, body centered approaches and mindfulness.
In individual therapy the focus is on finding clients' strengths and using those strengths for healing of symptoms including insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and others using cognitive behavioral, somatic experiencing, hypnotherapy, mindfulness,imagery, brainspotting, EMDR, TFT, EFT, and others. Mindfulness is taught in all sessions
In Imago Relationship therapy I coach the partners into giving and receiving love. Love is the healing force. Imago Therapy is the guiding model along with cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic experiencing, body centered approaches and mindfulness.
In individual therapy the focus is on finding clients' strengths and using those strengths for healing of symptoms including insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and others using cognitive behavioral, somatic experiencing, hypnotherapy, mindfulness,imagery, brainspotting, EMDR, TFT, EFT, and others. Mindfulness is taught in all sessions
Tatiana Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
11 Endorsed
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
Not accepting new clients
Please be advise I do NOT accept insurance. I will provide documentation for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. I am a licensed professional counselor and nationally board certified multiculturally competent therapist who specializes in children and adolescents. I enjoy working with diverse populations, I am most passionate about serving the African American and Hispanic/Latino communities who often under utilize mental health services due to stigma. My goal is to serve all, help all.
Please be advise I do NOT accept insurance. I will provide documentation for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. I am a licensed professional counselor and nationally board certified multiculturally competent therapist who specializes in children and adolescents. I enjoy working with diverse populations, I am most passionate about serving the African American and Hispanic/Latino communities who often under utilize mental health services due to stigma. My goal is to serve all, help all.
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Attention Deficit Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Asperger's & Autistic Spectrum Disorder, BiPolar Disorder and School Underachievement are my specialties.
Using innovative child-friendly techniques I am able to get children to open up and honestly discuss their problems. I instill the beliefs, values, and work ethic needed to overcome their deficits and succeed. The goal is to strengthen character, resilience, and self-control. These traits build genuine self-esteem.
Attention Deficit Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Asperger's & Autistic Spectrum Disorder, BiPolar Disorder and School Underachievement are my specialties.
Using innovative child-friendly techniques I am able to get children to open up and honestly discuss their problems. I instill the beliefs, values, and work ethic needed to overcome their deficits and succeed. The goal is to strengthen character, resilience, and self-control. These traits build genuine self-esteem.
I believe each person holds the key to success and therapy is a form of guiding process to achieve these goals in life. Thus, I focus on empowering individuals and gaining further insight and understanding. I believe in not just focusing on the difficulties and issues, but also building skills and capacity in preparation of future challenges. Clients describe me as authentic, compassionate and empathetic. We work collaboratively on building on solutions to move forward in life and elevate you to a more positive life style in general.
I believe each person holds the key to success and therapy is a form of guiding process to achieve these goals in life. Thus, I focus on empowering individuals and gaining further insight and understanding. I believe in not just focusing on the difficulties and issues, but also building skills and capacity in preparation of future challenges. Clients describe me as authentic, compassionate and empathetic. We work collaboratively on building on solutions to move forward in life and elevate you to a more positive life style in general.
Jay's accumulation of skills has strengthened experience working with adults and children working through depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, ODD, parenting challenges, middle-age/late-age life transitions, cultural conflicts, LGBTQ+ conflicts, and Autism.
that encourages clients to build a safe and welcoming environment, Jay will meet the client where they are at in their treatment. Jay will work with clients to increase awareness and recognize patterns that will help reinforce strong coping mechanisms to challenge negative self-talk, impulsivity, and decision making.
Jay's accumulation of skills has strengthened experience working with adults and children working through depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, ODD, parenting challenges, middle-age/late-age life transitions, cultural conflicts, LGBTQ+ conflicts, and Autism.
that encourages clients to build a safe and welcoming environment, Jay will meet the client where they are at in their treatment. Jay will work with clients to increase awareness and recognize patterns that will help reinforce strong coping mechanisms to challenge negative self-talk, impulsivity, and decision making.
You love your child, but you’re exhausted. You spend your days braced for the next explosion, bargaining over the simplest tasks, and feeling the stinging judgment of others who think you just aren’t "firm" enough. You’re exhausted from the constant defiance and you’re heartbroken that your home has become a battlefield. You don’t recognize this reactive, frustrated version of yourself. I’m here to tell you that you aren’t failing; you are simply dealing with a level of behavior that standard parenting advice can’t touch.
You love your child, but you’re exhausted. You spend your days braced for the next explosion, bargaining over the simplest tasks, and feeling the stinging judgment of others who think you just aren’t "firm" enough. You’re exhausted from the constant defiance and you’re heartbroken that your home has become a battlefield. You don’t recognize this reactive, frustrated version of yourself. I’m here to tell you that you aren’t failing; you are simply dealing with a level of behavior that standard parenting advice can’t touch.
Carrine has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder and opposition. She is a bilingual (Portuguese) Licensed Clinical Social worker and is experienced in various modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, play therapy, and family work. She has working experience in group, individual and family therapy across different settings.
Carrine has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder and opposition. She is a bilingual (Portuguese) Licensed Clinical Social worker and is experienced in various modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, play therapy, and family work. She has working experience in group, individual and family therapy across different settings.
Greetings and thanks for giving me the opportunity to describe my therapy practice! My approach is one where I see myself as a guide alongside you in your journey toward reaching your goals. You are the expert on yourself! I see my role in our therapeutic relationship as being able to help aid you in feeling understood, gaining insight, and learning new skills to manage the challenges you are going through and will go through in the future.
Greetings and thanks for giving me the opportunity to describe my therapy practice! My approach is one where I see myself as a guide alongside you in your journey toward reaching your goals. You are the expert on yourself! I see my role in our therapeutic relationship as being able to help aid you in feeling understood, gaining insight, and learning new skills to manage the challenges you are going through and will go through in the future.
Kristen Brady is a licensed social worker with over 15 years of experience working with children and families in various capacities. Her passion for enhancing the lives of children and their families has always guided her career, which includes serving as the director of mental and behavioral health programs, adoption specialist, educator, and clinician. She specializes in working with children and adolescents presenting with various mental and behavioral needs and their caregiving systems. Kristen believes in developing a safe, collaborative environment where your treatment goals lead the treatment journey.
Kristen Brady is a licensed social worker with over 15 years of experience working with children and families in various capacities. Her passion for enhancing the lives of children and their families has always guided her career, which includes serving as the director of mental and behavioral health programs, adoption specialist, educator, and clinician. She specializes in working with children and adolescents presenting with various mental and behavioral needs and their caregiving systems. Kristen believes in developing a safe, collaborative environment where your treatment goals lead the treatment journey.
Maxine has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group settings. She specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and stress management. Maxine has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused treatment, and Structural Family Therapy.
Maxine has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group settings. She specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and stress management. Maxine has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused treatment, and Structural Family Therapy.
My ideal client isn’t looking for perfect—they’re looking for honest. They might be navigating anxiety, burnout, overthinking, people-pleasing, relationship patterns, big life transitions, or trouble setting boundaries. They want a therapist who’s open-minded and relaxed, who can use humor to take the edge off, and who will gently challenge their thinking by offering different angles—not just nod along.
My ideal client isn’t looking for perfect—they’re looking for honest. They might be navigating anxiety, burnout, overthinking, people-pleasing, relationship patterns, big life transitions, or trouble setting boundaries. They want a therapist who’s open-minded and relaxed, who can use humor to take the edge off, and who will gently challenge their thinking by offering different angles—not just nod along.
Deciding to start therapy for yourself or family member can be a difficult and challenging decision to make. We believe that clients entering therapy already possess the skills needed to tackle the problems they are currently facing. However, sometimes difficult and trying situations may be best approached with help of a trained professional. Our goal is to help our clients find their inner strengths, increase their coping skills and identify past successes that can be used to help them now.
Deciding to start therapy for yourself or family member can be a difficult and challenging decision to make. We believe that clients entering therapy already possess the skills needed to tackle the problems they are currently facing. However, sometimes difficult and trying situations may be best approached with help of a trained professional. Our goal is to help our clients find their inner strengths, increase their coping skills and identify past successes that can be used to help them now.
I am committed to guiding and supporting clients on their life journey to finding love, joy peace and self acceptance by providing them with tools for a spiritually, emotionally and psychologically and personally well balanced existence.
I am committed to guiding and supporting clients on their life journey to finding love, joy peace and self acceptance by providing them with tools for a spiritually, emotionally and psychologically and personally well balanced existence.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor offering virtual therapy in Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. I hold a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision and specialize in working with individuals navigating the impact of childhood maltreatment and trauma, including sexual abuse. I also support women living with autoimmune diseases who are managing the emotional and psychological toll of chronic illness.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor offering virtual therapy in Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. I hold a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision and specialize in working with individuals navigating the impact of childhood maltreatment and trauma, including sexual abuse. I also support women living with autoimmune diseases who are managing the emotional and psychological toll of chronic illness.
I work best with children, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, ADHD, ASD, and family conflict. Many come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage emotions or behaviors. They’re often looking for practical tools, improved communication, and support in building confidence, structure, and stability at home and school. I also work with young adults who are navigating transitions such as college, independence, or identity development. Many are managing anxiety, stress, or feeling uncertain about their next steps, and are looking to build coping skills, clarity, and confidence.
I work best with children, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, ADHD, ASD, and family conflict. Many come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage emotions or behaviors. They’re often looking for practical tools, improved communication, and support in building confidence, structure, and stability at home and school. I also work with young adults who are navigating transitions such as college, independence, or identity development. Many are managing anxiety, stress, or feeling uncertain about their next steps, and are looking to build coping skills, clarity, and confidence.
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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.