Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Bayside, NY
TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE! You can make the changes necessary to live a happier and more successful life. If you are reading this you, a family member or someone you care about are probably experiencing feelings of sadness, anxiety, loss, frustration, low self-esteem or being overwhelmed.
Relationship issues? Family problems? Problems in School? With peers? Career or job issues? The death of a family member or close friend? Feeling tired during the day or unable to sleep?
Let me help.
TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE! You can make the changes necessary to live a happier and more successful life. If you are reading this you, a family member or someone you care about are probably experiencing feelings of sadness, anxiety, loss, frustration, low self-esteem or being overwhelmed.
Relationship issues? Family problems? Problems in School? With peers? Career or job issues? The death of a family member or close friend? Feeling tired during the day or unable to sleep?
Let me help.
I am a multi-disciplined doctoral trained psychotherapist with experience in working with a wide array of conditions and educational issues. I have been practicing for 20+ years and bring success to my clients in making them understand their own individual needs. I utilize different practice techniques with each person, as no one individual is alike. I take great pride in following a person centered approach.
I am a multi-disciplined doctoral trained psychotherapist with experience in working with a wide array of conditions and educational issues. I have been practicing for 20+ years and bring success to my clients in making them understand their own individual needs. I utilize different practice techniques with each person, as no one individual is alike. I take great pride in following a person centered approach.
Hello. Welcome to my page. I work with individuals to help navigate life’s challenges, manage difficult emotions, better understand why they do what they do, and create meaningful behavior change. I also support families in improving children’s behavior and strengthening overall family functioning. Together, we’ll identify what’s not working and build practical, effective strategies that support lasting growth and well-being.
If you're feeling stuck, anxious, and unsure of what to do, we can work together to come up with individualized solutions and identify the values important to you.
Hello. Welcome to my page. I work with individuals to help navigate life’s challenges, manage difficult emotions, better understand why they do what they do, and create meaningful behavior change. I also support families in improving children’s behavior and strengthening overall family functioning. Together, we’ll identify what’s not working and build practical, effective strategies that support lasting growth and well-being.
If you're feeling stuck, anxious, and unsure of what to do, we can work together to come up with individualized solutions and identify the values important to you.
Deciding on the right therapist for you or a loved one can be challenging. You may be going through a difficult time or have had trouble resolving an issue from the past. You may not know how to deal with a situation you are in, or fear things may never get better. But there is hope, and I am ready to support you and your goals. I am a licensed clinical social worker in practice for 15 years. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults, in both individual and family therapy. I have worked in outpatient, hospital, and legal system settings. I also provide forensic evaluations for immigration (asylum, UVisa, SIJ).
Deciding on the right therapist for you or a loved one can be challenging. You may be going through a difficult time or have had trouble resolving an issue from the past. You may not know how to deal with a situation you are in, or fear things may never get better. But there is hope, and I am ready to support you and your goals. I am a licensed clinical social worker in practice for 15 years. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults, in both individual and family therapy. I have worked in outpatient, hospital, and legal system settings. I also provide forensic evaluations for immigration (asylum, UVisa, SIJ).
Hi, I’m Amna Khan, PhD, a Postdoctoral Psychology fellow at Connected Growth & Wellbeing. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults and their families navigating emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges, including concerns related to autism, ADHD, learning differences, and social or attention difficulties. I conduct individual therapy, parent-child therapy, and parent support and consultation.
I hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and am supervised by Dr. Lauren Tobing-Puente, Licensed Psychologist.
Hi, I’m Amna Khan, PhD, a Postdoctoral Psychology fellow at Connected Growth & Wellbeing. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults and their families navigating emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges, including concerns related to autism, ADHD, learning differences, and social or attention difficulties. I conduct individual therapy, parent-child therapy, and parent support and consultation.
I hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and am supervised by Dr. Lauren Tobing-Puente, Licensed Psychologist.
In today’s fast-paced and stress-filled world, it is a privilege to work with individuals who are ready to take meaningful steps toward improving their mental health. Whether you have a clear vision of the changes you’d like to make or need guidance in setting those goals, we can collaborate to create a plan tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll start by exploring the most significant aspects of your life, including your personal history and key relationships, to build a comprehensive understanding of who you are. Recognizing that every individual is unique, I strive to provide treatment that is fully personalized.
In today’s fast-paced and stress-filled world, it is a privilege to work with individuals who are ready to take meaningful steps toward improving their mental health. Whether you have a clear vision of the changes you’d like to make or need guidance in setting those goals, we can collaborate to create a plan tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll start by exploring the most significant aspects of your life, including your personal history and key relationships, to build a comprehensive understanding of who you are. Recognizing that every individual is unique, I strive to provide treatment that is fully personalized.
It takes inner strength to acknowledge the need for help with life problems. In my work with people, I recognize their strengths as well as their struggles. I use approaches suited to specific needs in order to increase awareness and promote growth within a caring, supportive setting. My experience as a school psychologist has afforded me much opportunity to work effectively with young people, families, teachers, and school administrators.
It takes inner strength to acknowledge the need for help with life problems. In my work with people, I recognize their strengths as well as their struggles. I use approaches suited to specific needs in order to increase awareness and promote growth within a caring, supportive setting. My experience as a school psychologist has afforded me much opportunity to work effectively with young people, families, teachers, and school administrators.
Raquel Crespo is a bilingual psychotherapist who has dedicated her counseling career to working with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Through the use of her education, experience and supportive psychotherapy techniques, Raquel is able to tailor her therapeutic work to focus on the strengths and needs of each client. She has spent her counseling career working with individuals, couples, families and groups in a variety of direct service and administrative roles. In addition, Raquel is a Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor for Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University
Raquel Crespo is a bilingual psychotherapist who has dedicated her counseling career to working with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Through the use of her education, experience and supportive psychotherapy techniques, Raquel is able to tailor her therapeutic work to focus on the strengths and needs of each client. She has spent her counseling career working with individuals, couples, families and groups in a variety of direct service and administrative roles. In addition, Raquel is a Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor for Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University
Do you often play REMs soundtrack: “It’s the end of the world as we know it” in your head constantly? I get it… life is scary now and it feels unpredictable, chaotic, and you despair. Keeping all this bottled up isn’t serving you well though. There is no gold medal for doing it on your own. Whether you are struggling with constant racing thoughts, feelings of sadness, parent/child dynamics, marriage difficulties, flashbacks, triggers, depressive symptoms caused by trauma, you deserve to be SEEN and HEARD. I have a nifty toolbox and I blend a variety of proven techniques to get you off the merry-go-round,
Do you often play REMs soundtrack: “It’s the end of the world as we know it” in your head constantly? I get it… life is scary now and it feels unpredictable, chaotic, and you despair. Keeping all this bottled up isn’t serving you well though. There is no gold medal for doing it on your own. Whether you are struggling with constant racing thoughts, feelings of sadness, parent/child dynamics, marriage difficulties, flashbacks, triggers, depressive symptoms caused by trauma, you deserve to be SEEN and HEARD. I have a nifty toolbox and I blend a variety of proven techniques to get you off the merry-go-round,
My approach to therapy is holistic as my interest goes far beyond psychological issues. I want to understand, for example, the roles of the mind, the body, and the environment in causation of client’s problems. I look at all aspects of their lives in order to bring about permanent resolutions to their problems.
My approach to therapy is holistic as my interest goes far beyond psychological issues. I want to understand, for example, the roles of the mind, the body, and the environment in causation of client’s problems. I look at all aspects of their lives in order to bring about permanent resolutions to their problems.
Dunamis Psychotherapy & Wellness, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
While some people have a clear sense of who they are, you might be feeling unsure about your true self. If that’s the case, I’m here to walk with you on your journey of self-exploration. I bring experience from clinical, hospital, and school settings, where I’ve helped with various mental health issues and supported children through behavioral challenges, family conflicts, and self-esteem concerns. I’m here to offer guidance and understanding as you navigate this path.
While some people have a clear sense of who they are, you might be feeling unsure about your true self. If that’s the case, I’m here to walk with you on your journey of self-exploration. I bring experience from clinical, hospital, and school settings, where I’ve helped with various mental health issues and supported children through behavioral challenges, family conflicts, and self-esteem concerns. I’m here to offer guidance and understanding as you navigate this path.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Many are navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges. Others are carrying past experiences that still impact how they feel and connect. I also support pregnancy journeys including infertility and loss, as well as families impacted by dementia. Clients come in wanting to feel heard and understood. I meet you where you are and we work together at a pace that feels manageable while building tools to help you feel more in control and confident.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Many are navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges. Others are carrying past experiences that still impact how they feel and connect. I also support pregnancy journeys including infertility and loss, as well as families impacted by dementia. Clients come in wanting to feel heard and understood. I meet you where you are and we work together at a pace that feels manageable while building tools to help you feel more in control and confident.
My office is located in the quaint Village of Amityville on Long Island. I look forward to potentially meeting you in person or virtually!
You deserve to live a life you are proud of and can feel good about. As a psychotherapist, I work with clients of diverse backgrounds and varying interests. I strive to provide an honest and compassionate space that encourages individuality. I work with clients suffering from a wide range of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, eating disorders, relationship issues, stress, mood disorders, emotional disturbances, behavioral issues, and life transitions.
My office is located in the quaint Village of Amityville on Long Island. I look forward to potentially meeting you in person or virtually!
You deserve to live a life you are proud of and can feel good about. As a psychotherapist, I work with clients of diverse backgrounds and varying interests. I strive to provide an honest and compassionate space that encourages individuality. I work with clients suffering from a wide range of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, eating disorders, relationship issues, stress, mood disorders, emotional disturbances, behavioral issues, and life transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it is not always clear how to move forward. Together we can make meaningful changes that positively shape your life. I have extensive experience as a mental health professional and certified school psychologist, and I am passionate about helping people overcome emotional challenges that may hold them back. My clients often struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, anger, self-esteem, or relationship issues. They want support and direction to live more meaningful, connected and empowered lives.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it is not always clear how to move forward. Together we can make meaningful changes that positively shape your life. I have extensive experience as a mental health professional and certified school psychologist, and I am passionate about helping people overcome emotional challenges that may hold them back. My clients often struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, anger, self-esteem, or relationship issues. They want support and direction to live more meaningful, connected and empowered lives.
Ellie Mental Health Manhasset / Great Neck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
We have immediate openings with an amazing team of therapists! Ellie Mental Health in Manhasset / Great Neck, New York, is proud to serve the Long Island community, dedicated to making high-quality mental health care accessible for all. We believe in a stigma-free, judgment-free environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves. Mental health care is for everyone—it’s a vital part of holistic wellness. Whether you’re facing life’s challenges or just want to check in on your well-being, confidential support from our compassionate, qualified therapists can help you become your best self.
We have immediate openings with an amazing team of therapists! Ellie Mental Health in Manhasset / Great Neck, New York, is proud to serve the Long Island community, dedicated to making high-quality mental health care accessible for all. We believe in a stigma-free, judgment-free environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves. Mental health care is for everyone—it’s a vital part of holistic wellness. Whether you’re facing life’s challenges or just want to check in on your well-being, confidential support from our compassionate, qualified therapists can help you become your best self.
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a licensed psychologist practicing in Queens for 20 years. I am also a professor at Queens College where I teach clinical psychology. I see individuals from varying professions including teachers, administrators, CEO's, doctors and parents. I primarily treat anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, parenting difficulties, ADHD, self-esteem/confidence difficulties and Illness Anxiety Disorder. I am very happy to speak with you to see if my services provide what you are looking for.
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a licensed psychologist practicing in Queens for 20 years. I am also a professor at Queens College where I teach clinical psychology. I see individuals from varying professions including teachers, administrators, CEO's, doctors and parents. I primarily treat anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, parenting difficulties, ADHD, self-esteem/confidence difficulties and Illness Anxiety Disorder. I am very happy to speak with you to see if my services provide what you are looking for.
Every human being has the right to pursue happiness without being inundated with emotional and behavioral problems. Happiness is not optional but mandatory. Everyone deserves a fulfilling life. To achieve optimal success and happiness, we must maintain emotional health as well as physical health. If we lose this emotional component, physical health is not achievable, and vice versa.
Every human being has the right to pursue happiness without being inundated with emotional and behavioral problems. Happiness is not optional but mandatory. Everyone deserves a fulfilling life. To achieve optimal success and happiness, we must maintain emotional health as well as physical health. If we lose this emotional component, physical health is not achievable, and vice versa.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker who has over 30 years of clinical experience. I am a graduate of a Fellowship Training Institute in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. I maintain a private clinical practice in a relaxed casual environment.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker who has over 30 years of clinical experience. I am a graduate of a Fellowship Training Institute in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. I maintain a private clinical practice in a relaxed casual environment.
Are you feeling as if everything in your life is spiraling downward? Perhaps you are tired, sad, lonely, having difficulties concentrating and focusing. Are you having difficulty coping with an event that occurred in your past? You may be feeling fearful or mistrustful of others as a result of this past event. Do you feel anxious and find yourself constantly worrying about things? Is your relationship with your significant other plagued with constant fighting? Do you feel like no matter what you do, nothing ever gets better? Do you feel like giving up? I am here to let you know, that you are not alone, and there is help.
Are you feeling as if everything in your life is spiraling downward? Perhaps you are tired, sad, lonely, having difficulties concentrating and focusing. Are you having difficulty coping with an event that occurred in your past? You may be feeling fearful or mistrustful of others as a result of this past event. Do you feel anxious and find yourself constantly worrying about things? Is your relationship with your significant other plagued with constant fighting? Do you feel like no matter what you do, nothing ever gets better? Do you feel like giving up? I am here to let you know, that you are not alone, and there is help.
Hi! I'm “Dee” Michel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. I'm the Clinic Director of a Group Practice, Ellie Mental Health- Great Neck/Manhasset. I have over 25 years of experience, and extensive experience assisting those navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and chemical dependency. My relaxed and conversational approach focuses on the holistic needs of each individual. I specialize in men’s issues, as well as struggles related to careers, relationships, self-esteem and intimacy.
Hi! I'm “Dee” Michel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. I'm the Clinic Director of a Group Practice, Ellie Mental Health- Great Neck/Manhasset. I have over 25 years of experience, and extensive experience assisting those navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and chemical dependency. My relaxed and conversational approach focuses on the holistic needs of each individual. I specialize in men’s issues, as well as struggles related to careers, relationships, self-esteem and intimacy.
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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.