Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Holmdel, NJ
Accepting New Clients —————— As a mental health counselor, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is both welcoming and encouraging for all clients. Often times, individuals may feel hesitant about beginning therapy, however, my approach to therapy provides each client with an individualized treatment plan in accordance with their preferred pace, as well as establishing a secure and trusting environment. I am passionate in sharing my knowledge within the field, as well as providing the tools necessary for my clients to achieve their therapeutic goals through a collaborative and personalized relationship.
Accepting New Clients —————— As a mental health counselor, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is both welcoming and encouraging for all clients. Often times, individuals may feel hesitant about beginning therapy, however, my approach to therapy provides each client with an individualized treatment plan in accordance with their preferred pace, as well as establishing a secure and trusting environment. I am passionate in sharing my knowledge within the field, as well as providing the tools necessary for my clients to achieve their therapeutic goals through a collaborative and personalized relationship.
I am a modern and hip child/adolescent and adult psychotherapist looking to remove the stigma of therapy by making it accessible, solution based and engaging to young kids and teens. Therapy shouldn't be a punishment or a seen as a defeat. Yes of course, we will do hard work and it won't always be easy, but with years of experience and education, I am able to connect with my young clients and show them that together we can find a solution.
I am a modern and hip child/adolescent and adult psychotherapist looking to remove the stigma of therapy by making it accessible, solution based and engaging to young kids and teens. Therapy shouldn't be a punishment or a seen as a defeat. Yes of course, we will do hard work and it won't always be easy, but with years of experience and education, I am able to connect with my young clients and show them that together we can find a solution.
Accepting New Clients! Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unsure where to turn? I’m here to help. As a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), I work with children, teens, adults, and families, providing a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore challenges and find solutions. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and other effective techniques, I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique needs. Together, we’ll build resilience, self-confidence, and practical coping skills for a healthier, more fulfilling life. Call, email or visit our website to request an appointment!
Accepting New Clients! Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unsure where to turn? I’m here to help. As a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), I work with children, teens, adults, and families, providing a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore challenges and find solutions. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and other effective techniques, I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique needs. Together, we’ll build resilience, self-confidence, and practical coping skills for a healthier, more fulfilling life. Call, email or visit our website to request an appointment!
I have a background that includes over 30 years experience and knowledge in providing mental health care to clients who need help dealing with diverse mental health issues and problems. Those who desire improved and better quality relationships whether in marriage, as a parent, in friendships, with relatives, including extended family, or in the workplace should contact me. I also have extensive experience working with clients who suffer from low self esteem, self-worth concerns and the illnesses that emanate from that like substances abuse, depression and anxiety. Improving quality of life addressing forgiveness issues is also a specialty.
I have a background that includes over 30 years experience and knowledge in providing mental health care to clients who need help dealing with diverse mental health issues and problems. Those who desire improved and better quality relationships whether in marriage, as a parent, in friendships, with relatives, including extended family, or in the workplace should contact me. I also have extensive experience working with clients who suffer from low self esteem, self-worth concerns and the illnesses that emanate from that like substances abuse, depression and anxiety. Improving quality of life addressing forgiveness issues is also a specialty.
Specializing in helping children and adolescents feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow-
Hi! I'm Isabella, a Licensed Social Worker and Certified School Social Worker bringing extensive experience providing counseling and behavioral support to children and teens. I’ve worked closely with children in the school systems and in private practice managing anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, and confidence struggles.I create a warm, engaging space where young people feel safe expressing themselves while building real-world skills
Specializing in helping children and adolescents feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow-
Hi! I'm Isabella, a Licensed Social Worker and Certified School Social Worker bringing extensive experience providing counseling and behavioral support to children and teens. I’ve worked closely with children in the school systems and in private practice managing anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, and confidence struggles.I create a warm, engaging space where young people feel safe expressing themselves while building real-world skills
Reaching out for help can be difficult. Often times, we tend to neglect the need for our own self-care as we tackle the challenges of daily life and take care of the ones we love. Platinum Counseling offers a comfortable and casual environment where you can feel safe and supported. We encourage you to discuss your vulnerabilities, without judgement, with professionals who want to hear about your experiences. We can provide you with therapeutic strategies and education to understand and tackle your challenges while increasing your motivation to fulfill your own personal goals. We encourage you to contact us.
Reaching out for help can be difficult. Often times, we tend to neglect the need for our own self-care as we tackle the challenges of daily life and take care of the ones we love. Platinum Counseling offers a comfortable and casual environment where you can feel safe and supported. We encourage you to discuss your vulnerabilities, without judgement, with professionals who want to hear about your experiences. We can provide you with therapeutic strategies and education to understand and tackle your challenges while increasing your motivation to fulfill your own personal goals. We encourage you to contact us.
You can achieve happiness and joy in your life! Life is manageable, even though it comes with stress, challenge, change, and struggle. I offer a safe space to encourage healing and wellness with warm conversation. We can work together to set goals and achieve what you would like to accomplish in therapy. I believe in you!
You can achieve happiness and joy in your life! Life is manageable, even though it comes with stress, challenge, change, and struggle. I offer a safe space to encourage healing and wellness with warm conversation. We can work together to set goals and achieve what you would like to accomplish in therapy. I believe in you!
Does your teenager seem angry, irritable, or more moody lately? Is it tough to communicate with them? Does it seem like they are always hiding out in their room or, maybe, they're never home anymore? These scenarios may look like changes in their personality, but they could be signs of emotional distress, depression, anxiety or another issue. So many teens are stressed and don't know how to ask for help. As their parent, you always try to listen and be there for them, but they just reject any attempt you make to help them. Did you know that teens tend to find it easier to open up to an objective stranger, like a therapist?
Does your teenager seem angry, irritable, or more moody lately? Is it tough to communicate with them? Does it seem like they are always hiding out in their room or, maybe, they're never home anymore? These scenarios may look like changes in their personality, but they could be signs of emotional distress, depression, anxiety or another issue. So many teens are stressed and don't know how to ask for help. As their parent, you always try to listen and be there for them, but they just reject any attempt you make to help them. Did you know that teens tend to find it easier to open up to an objective stranger, like a therapist?
I see adolescents and adults who suffer with various issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, relationship problems, as well as substance abuse and addiction. I believe in the good nature of most people and the need to grow and learn from our life experiences. At times in our life, it becomes important to stop and recognize our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can interfere with who we want to be and hope to become. In my practice, I utilize an array of treatment modalities that will help you to make better decisions for yourself, your partner and/or your family.
I see adolescents and adults who suffer with various issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, relationship problems, as well as substance abuse and addiction. I believe in the good nature of most people and the need to grow and learn from our life experiences. At times in our life, it becomes important to stop and recognize our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can interfere with who we want to be and hope to become. In my practice, I utilize an array of treatment modalities that will help you to make better decisions for yourself, your partner and/or your family.
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.
I believe it is necessary for a person to feel valued and understood during their counseling experience. You and I can work together to develop the skills you need to live a happy and healthy life. My approach is client centered and strengths-based, knowing the importance of being aware of and sensitive to your age, personality and stage of change. I will work with you to develop goals, empowering you to use your own life skills to manage your emotions and behaviors, and achieve your full potential.
I believe it is necessary for a person to feel valued and understood during their counseling experience. You and I can work together to develop the skills you need to live a happy and healthy life. My approach is client centered and strengths-based, knowing the importance of being aware of and sensitive to your age, personality and stage of change. I will work with you to develop goals, empowering you to use your own life skills to manage your emotions and behaviors, and achieve your full potential.
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.
My practice is dedicated to anxiety disorders with emphasis on OCD and OCD Related disorders. As such, approximately 85-90% of the clients that I am currently treating have this diagnosis. I have treated a significant amount of individuals and families who have been afflicted with the aforementioned challenges. This includes in an office setting, out in the community, and in the homes of the client. I'm up-to-date on the latest treatments. I treat clients on the Autism Spectrum, in all capacities (anxiety related and otherwise.) I also provide clinical supervision to other therapists on how to effectively treat their own clients.
My practice is dedicated to anxiety disorders with emphasis on OCD and OCD Related disorders. As such, approximately 85-90% of the clients that I am currently treating have this diagnosis. I have treated a significant amount of individuals and families who have been afflicted with the aforementioned challenges. This includes in an office setting, out in the community, and in the homes of the client. I'm up-to-date on the latest treatments. I treat clients on the Autism Spectrum, in all capacities (anxiety related and otherwise.) I also provide clinical supervision to other therapists on how to effectively treat their own clients.
With the proper support and guidance, therapy helps you cultivate your strengths, regain control, learn ways to overcome challenges, enrich your life, and take steps toward a more fulfilling future. My broad experience as a therapist enables me to offer you professional help for your specific struggles. My specialty areas include self-esteem, self-image, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, developmental and social difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief/loss.
With the proper support and guidance, therapy helps you cultivate your strengths, regain control, learn ways to overcome challenges, enrich your life, and take steps toward a more fulfilling future. My broad experience as a therapist enables me to offer you professional help for your specific struggles. My specialty areas include self-esteem, self-image, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, developmental and social difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief/loss.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.