Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Columbus, OH
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Sarah L Sparhawk
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In addition to working on social skills and behavior management with clients and their families, Sarah has extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art therapy and play therapy to help children who've been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and
oppositional
defiant disorder. Empowering children to navigate the every day stressors that accompany mental health issues is Sarah's priority.
Amanda Vanlaningham
Counselor, LPCC, LIMFT
Verified
Verified
I also have extensive experience in working with children and adolescents using evidenced-based treatment of
oppositional
and disruptive behaviors, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and abuse.
Hello, my name is Amanda Vanlaningham, LPCC, LIMFT and I am a professional counselor and family therapist. I have experience in working with families, adults and individuals in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief, and PTSD since 2014. I strive to meet my clients where they are as well as supporting them on their journey to reaching their personal goals through skill building, insight, and increasing self-awareness.
Jenean Stokes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all must start somewhere. Simply reviewing this site is a step within itself. Healing starts with just that, a simple yet intentional step towards a better version of you. My job isn't to "fix" you but rather to provide a space where you can process and examine thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and patterns that aren't in alignment with your ultimate goals. In practice, I use a person-centered, strength-based approach rooted in narrative therapy. You're the author of your story, no one else. I'll gently maneuver at your speed as we explore both pleasant and unpleasant parts of your journey.
Conquering Walls Counseling Agency, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BSP, LISW-S, HB
Verified
Verified
Stability in everyday life can be very hard to obtain at times. The saying "life comes at you fast" is more than just words, it's reality for most people today. Being able to sit down and work through the issues that arise in life with someone can be beneficial to successfully rebounding and moving forward. I am an Independently Licensed Social Worker, in Ohio. I received a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. I serve Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas.
Denise Lidovitch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified
Verified
My ideal client would present solution-focused with a desire to gain insight and understanding of presenting symptomatically and how those symptoms manifested. Their issues, regardless of being situational or organic, should be addressed directly with kindness and acceptance without judgement. The need should be to not only identify and address their current symptoms but also to work towards a more profound understanding of why such symptoms are present and how to create an opportunity for change. The goal should support a progressive change to improve quality of life.
Shannon K McGinty
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical counselor with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from Miami University and a Master’s degree from the University of Dayton. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of mental health settings and levels of care. Generally, my clients have been working on behavioral and mental challenges related to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, complex trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal relationship concerns, and difficulty with functioning in everyday life.
Waitlist for new clients
Emily K Kirby
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have 10+ years experience conducting therapy with children, adolescents, adults, families, with special expertise in depression, anxiety, women's issues, grief/loss, couples and family therapy, parenting concerns, and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. I utilize an integrative approach to meet each client's unique needs and goals, incorporating cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based interventions. I am dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients by providing empathy, respect, and compassion in a non-judging, safe environment. My collaborative, individualized approach empowers clients to make lasting changes in their lives and increase feelings of self-worth.
Ronald M Fox
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I have been counseling for over 40 years and have provided psychotherapy services to all types of individuals,couples and families. I strive to provide a compassionate and safe environment in which my clients can address their issues confidentially. I understand how difficult it is to first enter counseling and I am committed to making it a successful experience for them. My goals as a therapist are to help clients in discerning old patterns, explore feelings, thoughts, behaviors and attitudes and provide therapeutic opportunities for change.
Clarence (Clay) Sherrod
Counselor, MACM, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor working in private practice. I provide traditional psychotherapy in a convenient and warm office location. Upon request, I also provide spiritual-based counseling/spiritual direction. This involves incorporating traditional practices of faith as well as individual interpretations of spirituality within the counseling session.
Patrick Henry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Humans are very fragile, yet resilient. Part of this resilience is that we are social beings. In other words, people need other people to survive and thrive. Thus, it must come as no surprise that Counseling is a career and that talk therapy works! Talk therapy (Counseling) can work very well, for all communities of people. Yet in order for the “talking cure” to work there must be a true connection between clinician and client. In my clinical experience I’ve found that real life changes happens when clients are motivated, honest with others and with themselves, and have or are open to a growing capability of trusting others.
Not accepting new clients
Karena Neace
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I strive to help those with complex trauma, addiction, and other mental health issues to find their inner strength and assist them in their healing process.
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Denise Lidovitch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified
Verified
My ideal client would present solution-focused with a desire to gain insight and understanding of presenting symptomatically and how those symptoms manifested. Their issues, regardless of being situational or organic, should be addressed directly with kindness and acceptance without judgement. The need should be to not only identify and address their current symptoms but also to work towards a more profound understanding of why such symptoms are present and how to create an opportunity for change. The goal should support a progressive change to improve quality of life.
Paige Velez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have an undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern University in Sociology and a Masters in Social Work from Wesleyan University. I have worked with adults, adolescents, children, and families for over 18 years. I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem issues, navigating conflict, boundary issues, and effective communication.
Not accepting new clients
Transformative Health
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you experienced or are you experiencing a number of losses, traumas, or abuse? Are you looking for a therapist that respects your culture and values your viewpoint? Are you or a family member struggling, and you are not sure what to do? Have you been in therapy before, but it didn’t feel quite right? My name is Dr. Kynetta McFarlane and I created Transformative Health to provide trauma-informed and affirming care.
Megan Webster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
I view counseling as a partnership between an individual or family and their therapist. When the theraputic relationship is strong I believe much can be accomplished. I work with individuals, adolescents and families as a partner in the process of wholeness. I believe that counseling can assist in the development of an understanding of yourself, your family and enhancing important relationships in your life.
Waitlist for new clients
Alex Beekman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
I'm both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Special Education Intervention Specialist. I've been teaching in the K-12 public system for 22 years, which gives me a unique perspective when addressing a child's emotional/behavioral concerns. While I counsel children individually, the therapeutic process is a family affair. By aligning with your family - not as a director, but as a partner, collaborator and coach - we can work as a team, along with school staff, to develop an effective strategy to address issues with disruptive behavior, academics, relationships, identity, and family conflicts.
Bluestone Counseling LLC
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We are a group practice with 23 master level clinicians. We work with a diverse population of people. Whether you are struggling with minor struggles in your life or are in need of help facing a troubling past we can help. We meet people where they are and help them to achieve goals and improve their lives. We honor the unique strengths and challenges of our clients, while working to enhance life skills, coping strategies, and interpersonal relationships.
Amy Pazarentzos (Steinberg)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Miami University and a Master's degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University. I previously worked at Nationwide Children's Hospital providing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents and their families.
Columbus, OH 43230
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Compass Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Compass was founded with the vision of empowering individuals who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, social, or other challenges to utilize their strengths to achieve their goals. These goals, of course, vary by individual; clients may present with goals to improve their academic or occupational functioning, foster healthier relationships, take control of powerful emotional responses, or (most commonly) to get answers about the sources of their struggles through psychological testing that we use to inform individualized treatment planning. My job is to provide answers to these questions and work with you to achieve success.
Kelsie A Salmen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Salmen's approach to therapy is one that places great value on the therapeutic relationship. When a strong and trusting working relationship is built, clients are able to feel safe to express themselves, share their fears, celebrate their successes, and set important and attainable goals. Dr. Salmen's therapeutic style is a blend of techniques, which can be tailored to fit each client's unique needs. These techniques include psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and interpersonal and relational approaches.
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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.