Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Woodmere, NY

I am a Cognitive-Behaviorist with 10+ years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of emotional and behavioral needs. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and anger control problems in children, adolescents and adults. I am also highly experienced in working with inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive and/or oppositional children and adolescents. I also teach stress management interventions and do parent trainings. Finally, I have 10+ years experience doing cognitive, educational and personality assessment for all ages.

I am a genuine, empathetic and passionate therapist. I work with all genders and races with acknowledgment to cultural competence and sensitivity. For adolescent clients I incorporate the parents/guardians to assure effective change. I believe that we all have the ability to change or improve in any situation. I utilize strength based approaches providing validation towards empowerment and positive change. My principle focus is "Changing the way you see things and the things you see will change". Counseling is a significant step towards self-actualization which can benefit a person with increase self-awareness, self-care and future endeavors.

“It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed”- Doe Zantemata. We all experience issues or difficult times in our lives, but we do not have to go through it alone. It is okay not to be okay and get the help we need to bring out the light within us in coping with everyday issues.

Dr. Rachel Fryman is a therapist with 15+ years of experience. She is the founder of TheraListen, an insurance based group practice offering tele-therapy to New Yorkers. Rachel is committed to providing accessible, affordable, evidence based therapy with her colleagues at TheraListen. The practice is currently accepting new patients for teletherapy appointments from anywhere in New York State and is in network with Aetna, NYSHIP, Northwell and United Healthcare.

I am an empathetic, down-to-earth, and resourceful LCSW with broad-based therapy experience in a range of settings and demographic populations. I believe in getting to know each unique individual's strengths and weaknesses and tailoring each session to specific goals and needs using evidence-based approaches. I incorporate humor and real-world skills to improve each client's day-to-day life in a highly practical, enjoyable manner. I look forward to getting to know you and how I can help.

The Long Island Counseling and Anxiety center was founded to address the need for effective treatment of children and families with Anxiety and OCD. We are licensed clinicians with training and expertise in effective techniques in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for the full array of anxiety disorders. LICA provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of mental health and related issues delivered in a warm, compassionate setting for children and teenagers, as well as for adults. Our mission is to assist our clients in learning and implementing the skills they need to competently overcome the limitations that anxiety creates.

Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, self-harm, executive functioning deficits or relationship difficulties? Are you unhappy in your marriage or with your family dynamic? I assist clients in addressing challenges across the lifespan, including navigating stressful life events and moving beyond roadblocks to achieve personal growth. I provide treatment (and parent coaching using PMT and PCIT) to address problematic behaviors, troubling emotions, procrastination, maladaptive thought patterns, & relationship issues. I also specialize in school refusal &Executive Function Coaching. Intrigued?

Welcome, I am so excited you are considering working with me. I believe a good fit between client and therapist is crucial for success. I work with a variety of individuals from adolescence through adults. We may be a good fit if you; have experienced trauma, are a young adult struggling with the quarter life crisis, are experiencing an unhealthy relationship(s) or struggling to set boundaries, are a parent seeking support and education, are an adult with ADHD, are an over thinker/perfectionist, have anxiety, are going through a divorce/separation or break up, or just want to learn to manage emotional discomfort with more ease.

Are you currently going through challenging situations in your life, and need additional support and guidance to help you manage? I have over 20 years of experience treating adults, children, and teenagers. I provide caring, warm, and supportive treatment in a confidential setting. I help individuals, couples, families, children, and teens to figure out ways to overcome life's challenges. By improving self growth, and reaching their goals, my clients often find enhanced happiness and fulfillment in many areas of their lives. I can offer much needed help for parenting, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.

My passion is working with children and I believe the child-centered play therapy approach is an invaluable tool that helps children grow in the areas that they need to. I also believe that when working with children you have to include the entire family-system. Additionally, I work with tweens, teens, adolescents, and young adults utilizing a variety of approaches including CBT, Somatic, and Psychodynamic approaches.