Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Marlboro, NJ
My approach is grounded in humanistic, person-centered principles, which means I follow your lead. We focus on what matters most to you, at a pace that works for you. I don't operate from a place of having all the answers. Instead, I bring curiosity, honesty, and a real commitment to understanding your perspective.
My approach is grounded in humanistic, person-centered principles, which means I follow your lead. We focus on what matters most to you, at a pace that works for you. I don't operate from a place of having all the answers. Instead, I bring curiosity, honesty, and a real commitment to understanding your perspective.
I am extremely passionate about helping children, teens, and young adults navigate the complexities of life. With over 30 years of experience in the field of counseling, my focus lies in trauma-related issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, as well as an array of mental health disorders. I am dedicated to providing a safe, caring and supportive environment which in turn allows my clients to feel safe exploring, expressing and adjusting to changes and life’s challenges. My expertise lies in understanding the unique challenges faced by younger individuals and tailoring therapeutic approaches to suit their specific needs.
I am extremely passionate about helping children, teens, and young adults navigate the complexities of life. With over 30 years of experience in the field of counseling, my focus lies in trauma-related issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, as well as an array of mental health disorders. I am dedicated to providing a safe, caring and supportive environment which in turn allows my clients to feel safe exploring, expressing and adjusting to changes and life’s challenges. My expertise lies in understanding the unique challenges faced by younger individuals and tailoring therapeutic approaches to suit their specific needs.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming especially when anxiety, depression, or concerns about your child’s emotional well-being are involved. Whether you’re a parent worried about mood changes or self-harm behaviors, or a teen struggling to manage intense emotions, you don’t have to navigate this alone.
I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and safe. My approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on helping individuals and families build skills to manage emotions, reduce distress, and strengthen relationships. Together, we work toward greater emotional stability.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming especially when anxiety, depression, or concerns about your child’s emotional well-being are involved. Whether you’re a parent worried about mood changes or self-harm behaviors, or a teen struggling to manage intense emotions, you don’t have to navigate this alone.
I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and safe. My approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on helping individuals and families build skills to manage emotions, reduce distress, and strengthen relationships. Together, we work toward greater emotional stability.
Hello! My name is Charlie, and I’ve been privileged to work in the mental health field over 10 years. My journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to supporting individuals through their unique challenges, helping them find strength and resilience. I have had the opportunity to work with both children and adults in many capacities. Whether it’s navigating life transitions or overcoming mental health struggles, I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to every session. I understand that every journey is unique, and I am dedicated to tailoring my approach to meet each individual’s needs.
Hello! My name is Charlie, and I’ve been privileged to work in the mental health field over 10 years. My journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to supporting individuals through their unique challenges, helping them find strength and resilience. I have had the opportunity to work with both children and adults in many capacities. Whether it’s navigating life transitions or overcoming mental health struggles, I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to every session. I understand that every journey is unique, and I am dedicated to tailoring my approach to meet each individual’s needs.
Do you suffer from a Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Problem (drug and/or alcohol) Experience working with all ages and populations. Providing Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy. I am also SAP certified (Substance Abuse Professional). My approaches and therapy is designed to be a short-term utilizing a variety of concrete techniques that help achieve your goals and are tailored towards you. Progress is a step by step process, but the ultimate goal is to help you resolve difficulties as quickly as possible. Contact me to help you learn the past, live the present, and dream the future.
Do you suffer from a Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Problem (drug and/or alcohol) Experience working with all ages and populations. Providing Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy. I am also SAP certified (Substance Abuse Professional). My approaches and therapy is designed to be a short-term utilizing a variety of concrete techniques that help achieve your goals and are tailored towards you. Progress is a step by step process, but the ultimate goal is to help you resolve difficulties as quickly as possible. Contact me to help you learn the past, live the present, and dream the future.
Our mission at Behavior Unlimited (BU) is to provide the most quality services for children, families, and schools. Spreading the passion for helping others is what means most to us. BU focuses on teaching functional skills so each child can be their best self. Behavior means communication. At BU, we look at the function of the behavior and teach replacement behavior so that all children can be understood. The teaching is done both by working directly with children AND with families and schools. The end goal for every skill taught is independence. All of the teaching is done naturally all while focusing on functional skills.
Our mission at Behavior Unlimited (BU) is to provide the most quality services for children, families, and schools. Spreading the passion for helping others is what means most to us. BU focuses on teaching functional skills so each child can be their best self. Behavior means communication. At BU, we look at the function of the behavior and teach replacement behavior so that all children can be understood. The teaching is done both by working directly with children AND with families and schools. The end goal for every skill taught is independence. All of the teaching is done naturally all while focusing on functional skills.
Anxiety and stress are normal feelings that everyone experiences to signal that something is wrong. Children may express these feelings by having behavior challenges or isolating. Adults and teens may express these feelings differently. At Advanced Perspectives, we use research-based interventions and solutions to build confidence, help with fitting in, and address school issues. If you allow us, we will expertly guide you or your child toward looking at things from a new perspective. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your family, we invite you to work with us to develop the ability to deal with strong feelings.
Anxiety and stress are normal feelings that everyone experiences to signal that something is wrong. Children may express these feelings by having behavior challenges or isolating. Adults and teens may express these feelings differently. At Advanced Perspectives, we use research-based interventions and solutions to build confidence, help with fitting in, and address school issues. If you allow us, we will expertly guide you or your child toward looking at things from a new perspective. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your family, we invite you to work with us to develop the ability to deal with strong feelings.
Hi my name is Jason Suleski and I’ve been working in the field of social work for over 25 years. I consider it an important privilege to be able to listen to people and help them on their own personal journey to wellness. I enjoy working with all types of clients and issues. I have spent a great deal of my professional career working with children and families and I consider this to be a specialty area for me.
Hi my name is Jason Suleski and I’ve been working in the field of social work for over 25 years. I consider it an important privilege to be able to listen to people and help them on their own personal journey to wellness. I enjoy working with all types of clients and issues. I have spent a great deal of my professional career working with children and families and I consider this to be a specialty area for me.
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?
You may be experiencing difficulty in relationships, disappointment or anxiety regarding personal situations or self doubt. It is often helpful to have a third neutral party to share these concerns with. These therapeutic conversations can relieve stress, help clarify thoughts and help develop coping strategies, leading to a more positive outlook. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with forty years of clinical experience and a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I have worked in private practice, clinic and hospital settings including Rutgers University and RWJ/Barnabas.
You may be experiencing difficulty in relationships, disappointment or anxiety regarding personal situations or self doubt. It is often helpful to have a third neutral party to share these concerns with. These therapeutic conversations can relieve stress, help clarify thoughts and help develop coping strategies, leading to a more positive outlook. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with forty years of clinical experience and a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I have worked in private practice, clinic and hospital settings including Rutgers University and RWJ/Barnabas.
Supporting and helping struggling children, adolescents, adults, and their families is not just a career choice but a passion for me. Difficulties related to stress, sleep, mood, anxiety, behavior, trauma, socialization, relationships, & education are proactively addressed. You don't need to feel desperate, at your end, hopeless, or helpless. Navigating people through a difficult period toward progress with patience, understanding, compassion, empathy, experience, reassurance, and solutions is my aim. Armed with skills, insight and confidence we will harness your strengths and resiliency to build you toward lasting positive change.
Supporting and helping struggling children, adolescents, adults, and their families is not just a career choice but a passion for me. Difficulties related to stress, sleep, mood, anxiety, behavior, trauma, socialization, relationships, & education are proactively addressed. You don't need to feel desperate, at your end, hopeless, or helpless. Navigating people through a difficult period toward progress with patience, understanding, compassion, empathy, experience, reassurance, and solutions is my aim. Armed with skills, insight and confidence we will harness your strengths and resiliency to build you toward lasting positive change.
Is your family struggling with the challenges of a concussion, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, memory loss, or other neurological disorder? Are you or loved one failing to achieve at home, in school, socially, or at work? Are you having difficulties with memory, focus, impulsivity, sustaining attention, or reading? I can help! Cutting edge, effective, treatments are available to improve memory, focus, attention, and reading to help individuals achieve greater success. Most importantly, my aim is to improve your or a loved one's self-confidence for a happier, healthier, and more productive life!
Is your family struggling with the challenges of a concussion, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, memory loss, or other neurological disorder? Are you or loved one failing to achieve at home, in school, socially, or at work? Are you having difficulties with memory, focus, impulsivity, sustaining attention, or reading? I can help! Cutting edge, effective, treatments are available to improve memory, focus, attention, and reading to help individuals achieve greater success. Most importantly, my aim is to improve your or a loved one's self-confidence for a happier, healthier, and more productive life!
We know how difficult and stressful life can be. Our staff is committed in helping you reach your goals which will lead to a more fulfilling and happier life. At exceptional wellness we are dedicated to making our clients feel that they are of top priority. We work with children, adolescents, College students, adults, couples and families on identifying and fulfilling their goals. Reaching out and asking for assistance is the first courageous step in your journey. If you are ready to take that step please contact us. We look forward to meeting you!
We know how difficult and stressful life can be. Our staff is committed in helping you reach your goals which will lead to a more fulfilling and happier life. At exceptional wellness we are dedicated to making our clients feel that they are of top priority. We work with children, adolescents, College students, adults, couples and families on identifying and fulfilling their goals. Reaching out and asking for assistance is the first courageous step in your journey. If you are ready to take that step please contact us. We look forward to meeting you!
Are you frustrated by your child or teen's behaviors? Do you struggle with a child who acts out when he/she has a problem? Do you or your child have difficulty managing emotions such as anger, anxiety or sadness? I can help you understand the root of these problems, as well develop the tools to resolve them. I am a licensed professional counselor and a registered play therapist who utilizes evidenced based, creative, assessment and treatment approaches in working with adults, and children. My specialties include anxiety and mood disorders, acting out & self injurious behavior, parent/child relationships and adjustment to divorce and bereavement.
Are you frustrated by your child or teen's behaviors? Do you struggle with a child who acts out when he/she has a problem? Do you or your child have difficulty managing emotions such as anger, anxiety or sadness? I can help you understand the root of these problems, as well develop the tools to resolve them. I am a licensed professional counselor and a registered play therapist who utilizes evidenced based, creative, assessment and treatment approaches in working with adults, and children. My specialties include anxiety and mood disorders, acting out & self injurious behavior, parent/child relationships and adjustment to divorce and bereavement.
My approach to therapy considers that the mind and body are integral parts of a whole being. Achieving balance between these parts is an important component of the healing process and my goal is to help clients achieve this stability. Anxiety and depression can be unbearable and sometimes immobilizing; relationship problems can weaken our capacity for experiencing happiness; death, divorce and trauma can leave us hopeless and empty. My therapeutic approach strives to help client's emotional wounds heal in order to regain inner peace and improve personal growth.
My approach to therapy considers that the mind and body are integral parts of a whole being. Achieving balance between these parts is an important component of the healing process and my goal is to help clients achieve this stability. Anxiety and depression can be unbearable and sometimes immobilizing; relationship problems can weaken our capacity for experiencing happiness; death, divorce and trauma can leave us hopeless and empty. My therapeutic approach strives to help client's emotional wounds heal in order to regain inner peace and improve personal growth.
My goal as a clinical psychologist is to foster change by helping my clients to develop insight into their thought patterns and to understand how one's thinking impacts on behavior and current emotional functioning. Through the use of cognitive behavioral strategies, and exploration of current and past relationships, I work with my clients to help them develop the necessary tools and insight to improve their overall emotional health. I believe in working in conjunction with other mental health professionals, physicians and schools to maximize client success.
My goal as a clinical psychologist is to foster change by helping my clients to develop insight into their thought patterns and to understand how one's thinking impacts on behavior and current emotional functioning. Through the use of cognitive behavioral strategies, and exploration of current and past relationships, I work with my clients to help them develop the necessary tools and insight to improve their overall emotional health. I believe in working in conjunction with other mental health professionals, physicians and schools to maximize client success.
Contemporary Counseling Center is a private counseling center directed by Bernice Garlfield-Szita, MS LPC TEP, and Robert Szita, MS LPC TEP. Bernice and Bob Share a vision of providing quality service to each person they work with, As Licensed Professional Counselors they draw on their over forty years of combined counseling experience to custom design treatment plans for individuals, couples, families and groups. ActionArtz Training Institute, a division of Contemporary Counseling Center, is dedicated to creating powerful training programs that expand professional skills and assist organizations in team building, diversity, and effective communication. They are international trainers in psychodrama and interactive creative arts group programs that stimulate learning in education, healthcare and business settings.
Contemporary Counseling Center is a private counseling center directed by Bernice Garlfield-Szita, MS LPC TEP, and Robert Szita, MS LPC TEP. Bernice and Bob Share a vision of providing quality service to each person they work with, As Licensed Professional Counselors they draw on their over forty years of combined counseling experience to custom design treatment plans for individuals, couples, families and groups. ActionArtz Training Institute, a division of Contemporary Counseling Center, is dedicated to creating powerful training programs that expand professional skills and assist organizations in team building, diversity, and effective communication. They are international trainers in psychodrama and interactive creative arts group programs that stimulate learning in education, healthcare and business settings.
**Note: Our office is currently accepting new patients and we look forward to hearing from you** Happiness, peace of mind, and satisfying relationships with others are things that most people strive to have in their life. In order to overcome emotional obstacles, you must first start with a therapist whom you can develop a trusting relationship- someone who creates a safe, comfortable, nurturing and non-judgmental environment where you can begin to rejuvenate, reconnect and renew.
**Note: Our office is currently accepting new patients and we look forward to hearing from you** Happiness, peace of mind, and satisfying relationships with others are things that most people strive to have in their life. In order to overcome emotional obstacles, you must first start with a therapist whom you can develop a trusting relationship- someone who creates a safe, comfortable, nurturing and non-judgmental environment where you can begin to rejuvenate, reconnect and renew.
Anxiety, Depression & Life Transitions—Personalized Therapy for All Ages. When feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious, the process of finding a therapist can seem like a daunting task. Your energy is low, you have little motivation, and you don't feel like talking to anyone. Somehow, despite all of that, you're expected to sort through a list of strangers and choose one that you are going to open up to. It seems counterproductive. It's not. You've taken the first step by deciding that it's time... that enough is enough... and that you need to talk to someone. Hopefully, that someone is us.
Anxiety, Depression & Life Transitions—Personalized Therapy for All Ages. When feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious, the process of finding a therapist can seem like a daunting task. Your energy is low, you have little motivation, and you don't feel like talking to anyone. Somehow, despite all of that, you're expected to sort through a list of strangers and choose one that you are going to open up to. It seems counterproductive. It's not. You've taken the first step by deciding that it's time... that enough is enough... and that you need to talk to someone. Hopefully, that someone is us.
Social Skills Groups and Counseling for Kids is a private counseling center where Sandra Singer, PhD and Claudia Weiss, LCSW provide group and individual services for children ages 4-13. As licensed therapists who developed a comprehensive school based counseling program, we bring a wealth of experience in child development, behavioral disorders and group work to the private setting. We believe that children learn best when actively engaged in fun and creative activities.
Social Skills Groups and Counseling for Kids is a private counseling center where Sandra Singer, PhD and Claudia Weiss, LCSW provide group and individual services for children ages 4-13. As licensed therapists who developed a comprehensive school based counseling program, we bring a wealth of experience in child development, behavioral disorders and group work to the private setting. We believe that children learn best when actively engaged in fun and creative activities.
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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.