Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Hazlet, NJ
Lets work together in a safe, warm and nonjudgemental setting that allows you or your child to meet their fullest potential. I will help you identify goals that are meaningful to you and together we will work towards meeting these goals. Therapy is a partnership and we will embark on the journey and navigate the roadblocks that can make life difficult. I use a client-centered approach along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play therapy.
Lets work together in a safe, warm and nonjudgemental setting that allows you or your child to meet their fullest potential. I will help you identify goals that are meaningful to you and together we will work towards meeting these goals. Therapy is a partnership and we will embark on the journey and navigate the roadblocks that can make life difficult. I use a client-centered approach along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play therapy.
Empower U Outpatient Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAC, LPC, LCSW, LSW
6 Endorsed
Hazlet, NJ 07730
Empower U. Outpatient Services provides psychotherapy addressing a broad range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Our highly skilled providers use research-supported interventions and innovative empowerment strategies to offer personalized care. We deliver the highest quality of care both through virtual visits and in-person sessions, ensuring you can receive support in the manner that best suits your needs. Our ideal clients seek a supportive, non-judgmental environment where they can explore their feelings, develop effective coping strategies, and achieve personal growth and emotional well-being.
Empower U. Outpatient Services provides psychotherapy addressing a broad range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Our highly skilled providers use research-supported interventions and innovative empowerment strategies to offer personalized care. We deliver the highest quality of care both through virtual visits and in-person sessions, ensuring you can receive support in the manner that best suits your needs. Our ideal clients seek a supportive, non-judgmental environment where they can explore their feelings, develop effective coping strategies, and achieve personal growth and emotional well-being.
Inner Clarity is a group private practice comprised of professionals with varying areas of specialization. Since 2014, Inner Clarity has been helping people find personalized therapeutic services rooted in the balance of mind, body, and spirit. We view wellness holistically and focus on mindfulness-based strategies that answer your unique needs.
Children, teens and adults can receive individual, couples and family therapy, and our Client-Provider matching strategy factors in your preferences in a therapist. It’s how we’re working to make therapy available and accessible for you.
Inner Clarity is a group private practice comprised of professionals with varying areas of specialization. Since 2014, Inner Clarity has been helping people find personalized therapeutic services rooted in the balance of mind, body, and spirit. We view wellness holistically and focus on mindfulness-based strategies that answer your unique needs.
Children, teens and adults can receive individual, couples and family therapy, and our Client-Provider matching strategy factors in your preferences in a therapist. It’s how we’re working to make therapy available and accessible for you.
My ideal clients include children adolescents experiencing depression related to identity challenges, family conflict, and low self-esteem. These youth often benefit from developing stability in at least one area of their lives and strengthening their ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries within their environments. When their core needs are acknowledged and supported, they can reduce self-blame and experience meaningful decreases in depressive symptoms.
I am also deeply interested in working with couples who are seeking to improve communication, rebuild trust, or navigate significant transitions.
My ideal clients include children adolescents experiencing depression related to identity challenges, family conflict, and low self-esteem. These youth often benefit from developing stability in at least one area of their lives and strengthening their ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries within their environments. When their core needs are acknowledged and supported, they can reduce self-blame and experience meaningful decreases in depressive symptoms.
I am also deeply interested in working with couples who are seeking to improve communication, rebuild trust, or navigate significant transitions.
My approach uses an integration of techniques: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems, Somatic Tracking, and skills to help regulate your nervous system. We can learn how to work with the body and neurological system to make life more manageable. We can assess survival patterns and help recondition new ways of responding to them allowing for more choice, less overwhelm, and wiser relationships.
My approach uses an integration of techniques: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems, Somatic Tracking, and skills to help regulate your nervous system. We can learn how to work with the body and neurological system to make life more manageable. We can assess survival patterns and help recondition new ways of responding to them allowing for more choice, less overwhelm, and wiser relationships.
Mental Health is a journey, one that I take pleasure in assisting others through. In my sessions, we go through every emotion and barrier to identify ways to help you become a better-defined individual. Whether it is anxiety, depression, or opposition, I will be here to listen for the cause and understanding, towards a better peace of mind.
Mental Health is a journey, one that I take pleasure in assisting others through. In my sessions, we go through every emotion and barrier to identify ways to help you become a better-defined individual. Whether it is anxiety, depression, or opposition, I will be here to listen for the cause and understanding, towards a better peace of mind.
As a therapist, I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, develop insight, and make meaningful changes in their lives. My approach is collaborative, focusing on strengthening self-awareness and resilience. Together, we work toward unlocking your potential, building healthier patterns, and enhancing your relationships.
As a therapist, I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, develop insight, and make meaningful changes in their lives. My approach is collaborative, focusing on strengthening self-awareness and resilience. Together, we work toward unlocking your potential, building healthier patterns, and enhancing your relationships.
Our lives are forever changing in so many ways. With change comes so many different emotions such as happiness, sadness, grief and anxiety to just name a few. Whether the change is positive or negative we have to face it head on. Throughout our lives we need to learn how to embrace change and ride the waves of life.
Our lives are forever changing in so many ways. With change comes so many different emotions such as happiness, sadness, grief and anxiety to just name a few. Whether the change is positive or negative we have to face it head on. Throughout our lives we need to learn how to embrace change and ride the waves of life.
TELEHEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE. I have experience working in both acute and community based mental health programs. I have expertise in helping both clients and families to function optimally in their environment.
TELEHEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE. I have experience working in both acute and community based mental health programs. I have expertise in helping both clients and families to function optimally in their environment.
Impetus Counseling & Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Online Only
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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.
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.
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.
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.
My areas of expertise include oppositional and defiant behavior, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns that significantly impact day-to-day functioning.
If you or your child are facing emotional or behavioral challenges that are making everyday life feel overwhelming, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Professional support can provide clarity, relief, and lasting change. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults (ages 5–25), offering evidence-based psychological services tailored to build upon each person’s unique strengths. I’m a licensed psychologist, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and the owner of See the Strengths, LLC, a small, client-centered practice in Lawrenceville, NJ. I'd be honored to support you.
My areas of expertise include oppositional and defiant behavior, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns that significantly impact day-to-day functioning.
If you or your child are facing emotional or behavioral challenges that are making everyday life feel overwhelming, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Professional support can provide clarity, relief, and lasting change. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults (ages 5–25), offering evidence-based psychological services tailored to build upon each person’s unique strengths. I’m a licensed psychologist, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and the owner of See the Strengths, LLC, a small, client-centered practice in Lawrenceville, NJ. I'd be honored to support you.
As a former educator, my therapeutic process incorporates a skills component, enabling the client to develop a "tool box" of strategies to help feel and function better. My style provides private, flexible, adaptive, and highly individualized care tailored to your needs. Sessions tend to be active, goal-oriented, and engaging. I believe a strong connection between therapist and client fosters positive change.
As a former educator, my therapeutic process incorporates a skills component, enabling the client to develop a "tool box" of strategies to help feel and function better. My style provides private, flexible, adaptive, and highly individualized care tailored to your needs. Sessions tend to be active, goal-oriented, and engaging. I believe a strong connection between therapist and client fosters positive change.
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.
Blueprint Mental Health offers specialized outpatient counseling services for children, teens, and adults. We offer in person sessions in Somerville, New Jersey and virtual sessions anywhere in the state. Our expert team is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to individuals navigating through various mental health challenges. From anxiety and depression to behavioral issues and trauma, we offer comprehensive solutions to promote healing and well-being. Explore our website to learn more about our approach, services, and how we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to mental wellness.
Blueprint Mental Health offers specialized outpatient counseling services for children, teens, and adults. We offer in person sessions in Somerville, New Jersey and virtual sessions anywhere in the state. Our expert team is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to individuals navigating through various mental health challenges. From anxiety and depression to behavioral issues and trauma, we offer comprehensive solutions to promote healing and well-being. Explore our website to learn more about our approach, services, and how we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to mental wellness.
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.
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.
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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.


