Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Saint James, NY

Dr. Donnelly-Greenberg specializes in working with patients who have been diagnosed with anxiety-based disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (including body dysmorphic disorder), conduct disorder, mood disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, and ADHD. Using a warm and supportive approach, Dr. Donnelly-Greenberg works with children, adolescents, and adults to treat a wide variety of disorders using an individualized treatment plan that is tailored to each individual. Dr. Donnelly-Greenberg has an integrative approach that utilizes Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as a variety of other approaches, when appropriate.

Dr. Deena Abbe is a licensed psychologist with a PhD in Clinical and School Psychology, trained as a cognitive-behavioral therapist, who works with infants, children, adolescents, adults, and their families. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gifted Children, Tourette’s Syndrome, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Social Skills, Separation Anxiety, Behavioral Disorders, Psychiatric Illness, Children from divorced families, Social Phobia, Aggression, and Feeding Therapy

Sometimes painful life events can damage your ability to have healthy relationships, and a fulfilling life. You don't have to be crippled by anxiety, anger, fear, shame, and intrusive negative thoughts. These symptoms can destroy relationships and isolate you, limiting your ability to feel safe and calm in any environment. Our goal is to help you move past these events, reclaim your life, and feel happy again.

Therapy is an opportunity to face what is challenging you in a supportive environment by enabling you to live your life the way you want. If you're looking for extra support through a difficult time or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. My treatment approach is collaborative, working with clients to discover the most helpful ways to work through obstacles and achieve healthy lasting changes.

For your consideration, I am a Board Certified Masters Level Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified School Social Work Specialist. I also possess a graduate certificate in School Safety and Administration. I have been a school social worker for over 30 years, and have been in private practice for over 20 years. Please call or email me for an individual, couples , family , adolescent or child therapy consultation today.

If you or someone you know is finding themselves overwhelmed by the demands of daily life, struggling to manage their emotions, and feeling stuck in a cycle of negativity and self-doubt, there is no better time to pursue change than in the here and now. My goal is to assist my client's in finding inner peace, emotional stability, and the capacity to overcome personal challenges. This work is done through self-exploration and establishing inner-resilience by channeling individual strengths.

What is a “mindful parent,” exactly? A mindful parent is the one that asks: how do I know that what I am doing is preparing my child mentally and emotionally for an increasingly complex future? How do I optimize the relationship I have with them right now to better ensure they become an adult that is empowered not entitled, self-reliant and compassionate, curious, and competent in a world of increasing artifice? Those are great questions and, luckily, we have the answers. Developmental research has identified ways you can enhance the parent-child relationship to prepare your child for a more secure, autonomous adulthood.

Whether children, adolescents, or adults, we all have life challenges that need to be addressed: from the difficulties of navigating family requirements, needs, and dynamics to the stress associated with succeeding at school, work, or other areas. These can bring on depression, anxiety, acting out behaviors, relationship troubles and loss issues. Other times, we face challenges of our own making and need to learn how to adjust our behaviors and thought patterns. Sometimes, we just need to learn how to handle changes we were not expecting, or those we've been hoping not to have to face.

I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with office in Smithtown, Forest Hills & Murray Hill. I specialize in the neuropsychological assessment of individuals with special needs. My clientele includes children, adolescents & adults with genetic disorders, epilepsy, intellectual disabilities, autism, concussion and traumatic brain injury, sex chromosome differences, dementia and acquired brain disorders. I also work extensively with children who present with learning disorders, including dyslexia, problems with behavior and attention (e.g., ADHD and Conduct Disorder), and/or who require academic modifications for giftedness.