Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Kew Gardens, NY
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or in need of support? Seeking therapy can be the first step toward healing, growth, and building a healthier mindset. As a bilingual therapist, I’m here to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can express yourself freely in English or Spanish. Together, we’ll work on building your strengths, setting achievable goals, and overcoming obstacles that may be holding you back.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or in need of support? Seeking therapy can be the first step toward healing, growth, and building a healthier mindset. As a bilingual therapist, I’m here to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can express yourself freely in English or Spanish. Together, we’ll work on building your strengths, setting achievable goals, and overcoming obstacles that may be holding you back.
Let us work together to get meaningful change in your life. The stressors of life do not discriminate and will find us all at some point. While we are more than capable of handling them, we can reach a place where it feels exhausting. It is at this place that we forget about how capable we truly are and success feels out of reach....... that is where I come in. Side by side, we will help you find the courage you have always had to overcome your challenges and help you develop into an even greater you. Building upon your strengths and recognizing your limits are steps to self discovery. Positivity is key to self improvement.
Let us work together to get meaningful change in your life. The stressors of life do not discriminate and will find us all at some point. While we are more than capable of handling them, we can reach a place where it feels exhausting. It is at this place that we forget about how capable we truly are and success feels out of reach....... that is where I come in. Side by side, we will help you find the courage you have always had to overcome your challenges and help you develop into an even greater you. Building upon your strengths and recognizing your limits are steps to self discovery. Positivity is key to self improvement.
I am an active, involved therapist. I have been in practice over fifteen years. My wide variety of experience working with children, families, individuals, couples and groups has given me insight on mental health issues and human behaviors. My therapeutic approach is an interactive, goal-oriented approach using cognitive behavior therapy. My goal is to help you develop and maintain healthy lifelong coping skills that are applicable to all aspects of your life.
I am an active, involved therapist. I have been in practice over fifteen years. My wide variety of experience working with children, families, individuals, couples and groups has given me insight on mental health issues and human behaviors. My therapeutic approach is an interactive, goal-oriented approach using cognitive behavior therapy. My goal is to help you develop and maintain healthy lifelong coping skills that are applicable to all aspects of your life.
I, Alicia Gomera, LMHC am currently accepting clients for myself. At Thriving Mental Health Counseling PLLC you will also find individual, couples, and family counselors who are compassionate, empathetic, and trained. We work to understand each individual's experience, and then teach the appropriate coping skills addressing the reported challenges. We will assist you with processing past and current trauma, help you gain insight on your behavior patterns, teach you evidence based coping skills for your emotional stability. We enjoy empowering each individual with the information, insight, and tools needed to thrive in life.
I, Alicia Gomera, LMHC am currently accepting clients for myself. At Thriving Mental Health Counseling PLLC you will also find individual, couples, and family counselors who are compassionate, empathetic, and trained. We work to understand each individual's experience, and then teach the appropriate coping skills addressing the reported challenges. We will assist you with processing past and current trauma, help you gain insight on your behavior patterns, teach you evidence based coping skills for your emotional stability. We enjoy empowering each individual with the information, insight, and tools needed to thrive in life.
Mind-Body And Inner-Self Mental Health Counseling
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, SAP, MCAP, CAMS-II
5 Endorsed
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Are you saying to yourself that you will give your all to being a better person? Are you living your dreams? Do you have a secret that you need to share or serve in an active duty war zone? We all have moments where we need some extra help. I work within a group practice and we will listen to your relationship, family members, pain, depression, anxiety, addiction and how you really feel. We want to talk to you and offer open feedback without judgment. I work with seniors, adults, teens. We are motivating and optimistic therapists with years of experience working with employment, mental health and substance abuse addictions.
Are you saying to yourself that you will give your all to being a better person? Are you living your dreams? Do you have a secret that you need to share or serve in an active duty war zone? We all have moments where we need some extra help. I work within a group practice and we will listen to your relationship, family members, pain, depression, anxiety, addiction and how you really feel. We want to talk to you and offer open feedback without judgment. I work with seniors, adults, teens. We are motivating and optimistic therapists with years of experience working with employment, mental health and substance abuse addictions.
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.
Therapy is a process that can be useful for people of any age who are facing challenges. It can be an opportunity to examine one's past experiences in order to better understand their current circumstances. I specialize in assisting adolescents with navigating the complexities of social interactions and the start of romantic relationships, as well as facing the increasing academic pressures of gaining admission into specialized high schools. I also have extensive experience addressing difficulties that arise within families, including issues related to adoption, divorce, and other relationship conflicts. I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds.
Therapy is a process that can be useful for people of any age who are facing challenges. It can be an opportunity to examine one's past experiences in order to better understand their current circumstances. I specialize in assisting adolescents with navigating the complexities of social interactions and the start of romantic relationships, as well as facing the increasing academic pressures of gaining admission into specialized high schools. I also have extensive experience addressing difficulties that arise within families, including issues related to adoption, divorce, and other relationship conflicts. I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds.
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I am a passionate, client-centered practitioner dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering therapeutic environment. My work is deeply shaped by the challenges I have overcome through my own therapeutic journey, which fuels my commitment to helping others navigate theirs. I strongly advocate for my clients, honoring the unique experiences, identities, and stories each person brings to the process. My goal is to provide compassionate guidance, practical tools, and a judgment-free space where clients can heal, grow, and build the lives they envision.
I am a passionate, client-centered practitioner dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering therapeutic environment. My work is deeply shaped by the challenges I have overcome through my own therapeutic journey, which fuels my commitment to helping others navigate theirs. I strongly advocate for my clients, honoring the unique experiences, identities, and stories each person brings to the process. My goal is to provide compassionate guidance, practical tools, and a judgment-free space where clients can heal, grow, and build the lives they envision.
Over the course of the 30+ years I've been involved in the practice of clinical psychology, the breadth and scope of practice has grown enormously. From pediatrics to geriatrics, from individuals to couples and families, the science has expanded and so has my practice. Behavior Modification, behavior therapy, CBT, ACT, CBIT, and now, PRT, all play a continuing role in different aspects of clinical practice. The capacity to select and as often is the case, adapt an appropriate modality, requires understanding that only time and experience can provide.
Over the course of the 30+ years I've been involved in the practice of clinical psychology, the breadth and scope of practice has grown enormously. From pediatrics to geriatrics, from individuals to couples and families, the science has expanded and so has my practice. Behavior Modification, behavior therapy, CBT, ACT, CBIT, and now, PRT, all play a continuing role in different aspects of clinical practice. The capacity to select and as often is the case, adapt an appropriate modality, requires understanding that only time and experience can provide.
As a therapist, I provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions. I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and ADHD, especially in under-resourced communities. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, holistic, and spiritually grounded. I'm passionate about helping individuals and families access the support they deserve. Every client is unique, and I tailor my work to honor your story, culture, and goals.
As a therapist, I provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions. I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and ADHD, especially in under-resourced communities. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, holistic, and spiritually grounded. I'm passionate about helping individuals and families access the support they deserve. Every client is unique, and I tailor my work to honor your story, culture, and goals.
An experienced therapist can help both child and parent learn effective strategies to manage issues like ADHD, anxiety, ODD, and mood disorders.
In my Huntington office, I create a warm, welcoming environment for children and their families to share about their struggles and acquire new skills to better cope with behavioral and emotional challenges. I take great care to build good rapport with kids to help them make the changes they need to be successful.
An experienced therapist can help both child and parent learn effective strategies to manage issues like ADHD, anxiety, ODD, and mood disorders.
In my Huntington office, I create a warm, welcoming environment for children and their families to share about their struggles and acquire new skills to better cope with behavioral and emotional challenges. I take great care to build good rapport with kids to help them make the changes they need to be successful.
Hi, I’m Lisa Wilhelmy, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) dedicated to helping adults navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, stress, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, grief, and relationship difficulties. I aim to provide a compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and supported in your growth.
Hi, I’m Lisa Wilhelmy, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) dedicated to helping adults navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, stress, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, grief, and relationship difficulties. I aim to provide a compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and supported in your growth.
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.
Your emotions feel too big for your body, like trying to fit an ocean into a coffee cup. Whether you're a child whose anxiety makes school feel like entering a war zone, a teen questioning everything about your identity in a world that demands conformity, or an adult carrying trauma that crashes your system at unexpected moments, you need support that actually gets it. Maybe you're navigating queerness in straight spaces, Blackness in white rooms, or neurodivergence in a neurotypical world. Traditional talk therapy felt like speaking ancient Greek to someone who only knows emoji.
Your emotions feel too big for your body, like trying to fit an ocean into a coffee cup. Whether you're a child whose anxiety makes school feel like entering a war zone, a teen questioning everything about your identity in a world that demands conformity, or an adult carrying trauma that crashes your system at unexpected moments, you need support that actually gets it. Maybe you're navigating queerness in straight spaces, Blackness in white rooms, or neurodivergence in a neurotypical world. Traditional talk therapy felt like speaking ancient Greek to someone who only knows emoji.
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.
I am Christopher Montano, a Bilingual Therapist, specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) specifically Disorders of Over control which refers to a cluster of psychological conditions characterized by excessive self-control and rigidity in behavior and emotions. This cluster of characteristics can be seen in disorders such as obsessive compulsive personality disorder, anorexia, avoidant personality, autism, treatment resistant depression and chronic anxiety. These disorders are believed to stem from a common underlying tendency to over control emotions and impulses.
I am Christopher Montano, a Bilingual Therapist, specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) specifically Disorders of Over control which refers to a cluster of psychological conditions characterized by excessive self-control and rigidity in behavior and emotions. This cluster of characteristics can be seen in disorders such as obsessive compulsive personality disorder, anorexia, avoidant personality, autism, treatment resistant depression and chronic anxiety. These disorders are believed to stem from a common underlying tendency to over control emotions and impulses.
LoPinto treats children and adolescents (ages 2-18) with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other behavioral difficulties, who are experiencing problems at home, at school, and/or with friends.
The strategies and techniques Dr. LoPinto uses to help others are research-based methods guided by cognitive-behavioral principles to help parents understand the lagging developmental skills contributing to their child's challenging behavior, and learn how to collaboratively solve the specific problem situations giving rise to the challenging behavior.
LoPinto treats children and adolescents (ages 2-18) with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other behavioral difficulties, who are experiencing problems at home, at school, and/or with friends.
The strategies and techniques Dr. LoPinto uses to help others are research-based methods guided by cognitive-behavioral principles to help parents understand the lagging developmental skills contributing to their child's challenging behavior, and learn how to collaboratively solve the specific problem situations giving rise to the challenging behavior.
Dr. Brad Lindell is the Executive Director of the Institute for Attentional Disorders. He has provided services to children, adolescents and adults with attentional disorders for 25 years. He has written many articles and lectured on the diagnosis and treatment of attentional disorders. He is a school/clinical psychologist and has worked at the pre-school, elementary and secondary levels. Given his diverse training and experience, Dr. Lindell brings a unique understanding of ADHD children and adolescents from a behavioral, social/emotional and learning perspective. He has worked regularly with parents and teachers in addressing the difficulties associated with ADHD.
Dr. Brad Lindell is the Executive Director of the Institute for Attentional Disorders. He has provided services to children, adolescents and adults with attentional disorders for 25 years. He has written many articles and lectured on the diagnosis and treatment of attentional disorders. He is a school/clinical psychologist and has worked at the pre-school, elementary and secondary levels. Given his diverse training and experience, Dr. Lindell brings a unique understanding of ADHD children and adolescents from a behavioral, social/emotional and learning perspective. He has worked regularly with parents and teachers in addressing the difficulties associated with ADHD.
Wellcome Care Behavioral Health — Tashia Millstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, experiencing anxiety or depression, or challenged with navigating life transitions? Are you seeking support for relationship challenge? We understand and we can help you develop effective coping strategies and resilience, guidance and support, improve your communication. We offer compassionate therapist to help you explore underlying issues, and work with you to build a path toward recovery. We are here to offer personalized care designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, experiencing anxiety or depression, or challenged with navigating life transitions? Are you seeking support for relationship challenge? We understand and we can help you develop effective coping strategies and resilience, guidance and support, improve your communication. We offer compassionate therapist to help you explore underlying issues, and work with you to build a path toward recovery. We are here to offer personalized care designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, or held back in your relationships and pursuits in some way? Have you experienced loss in your life, and are noticing that your grief continues to impact you in unexpected or overwhelming ways? Perhaps you are hoping to support the growth and development of your child, who is having difficulties in their own social or academic world? By being here, you have taken an important step in trying to connect yourself with the resources you deserve. Allow me to support your journey as we work together to identify and strive towards your goals.
Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, or held back in your relationships and pursuits in some way? Have you experienced loss in your life, and are noticing that your grief continues to impact you in unexpected or overwhelming ways? Perhaps you are hoping to support the growth and development of your child, who is having difficulties in their own social or academic world? By being here, you have taken an important step in trying to connect yourself with the resources you deserve. Allow me to support your journey as we work together to identify and strive towards your goals.
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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.


