Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in 94582

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Megan Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
I have dedicated my career to helping children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional and behavioral mental health challenges. I specialize in treating child and adolescent Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and depression. I am a researcher/clinician, having worked at UC Berkeley for a number of years. Thus, I believe in a research-informed assessment and therapy process.
I have dedicated my career to helping children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional and behavioral mental health challenges. I specialize in treating child and adolescent Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and depression. I am a researcher/clinician, having worked at UC Berkeley for a number of years. Thus, I believe in a research-informed assessment and therapy process.
(415) 965-6739 View (415) 965-6739
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Jillian Graham Available Now
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582  (Online Only)
AUTISM, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression. Friday sessions available now! Seeking neurodiverse clients who want to feel better in life. I specialize in working with adults presenting with autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression. I also work well with parents of neurodiverse children providing support and techniques to manage behavioral challenges. Through the process of support and understanding we will seek to improve the way you feel and function in your everyday life. We can work together to improve stress management, emotion and sensory regulation, social skills, and executive functioning.
AUTISM, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression. Friday sessions available now! Seeking neurodiverse clients who want to feel better in life. I specialize in working with adults presenting with autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression. I also work well with parents of neurodiverse children providing support and techniques to manage behavioral challenges. Through the process of support and understanding we will seek to improve the way you feel and function in your everyday life. We can work together to improve stress management, emotion and sensory regulation, social skills, and executive functioning.
(442) 276-3546 View (442) 276-3546
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Michelle Williamson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
Therapy is a different experience for each person that chooses to start that journey. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist that has built my practice on acknowledging individuals unique life experience. If you have had questions in life that continue to follow you, anxiety that dictates who you are, or you would like to find another way to approach life, then therapy can help you progress through these struggles. I welcome all those who are interested in change with respect and empathy, providing a safe confidential environment to teens and adults.
Therapy is a different experience for each person that chooses to start that journey. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist that has built my practice on acknowledging individuals unique life experience. If you have had questions in life that continue to follow you, anxiety that dictates who you are, or you would like to find another way to approach life, then therapy can help you progress through these struggles. I welcome all those who are interested in change with respect and empathy, providing a safe confidential environment to teens and adults.
(925) 402-4490 View (925) 402-4490
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Carol Axton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582  (Online Only)
Therapy is a process, a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client. After 20 years of experience with adults, children and adolescents, success in therapy comes from the client's relationship with the therapist, along with the client's involvement in the process. We can work together to bring the change you are hoping for.
Therapy is a process, a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client. After 20 years of experience with adults, children and adolescents, success in therapy comes from the client's relationship with the therapist, along with the client's involvement in the process. We can work together to bring the change you are hoping for.
(925) 380-1378 View (925) 380-1378
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Elena Gorrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582  (Online Only)
In life we try to balance the responsibilities of work, school and day-to day life so we can enjoy our time with our family and friends. However when we struggle with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, or major life changes it becomes harder to find the enjoyment in life. I've been working with youth, young adults and their families for 10 years. My goal is to help you figure out how to meet the demands of day-to-day life while also seeking the opportunities to enjoy life as well.
In life we try to balance the responsibilities of work, school and day-to day life so we can enjoy our time with our family and friends. However when we struggle with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, or major life changes it becomes harder to find the enjoyment in life. I've been working with youth, young adults and their families for 10 years. My goal is to help you figure out how to meet the demands of day-to-day life while also seeking the opportunities to enjoy life as well.
(925) 380-9022 View (925) 380-9022
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Megan Brubaker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94582
My primary experience is working with children and adolescents and their families in coping with life's stressors, more significant mental health symptoms, and developing more effective coping styles and communication patterns. In treatment, it is my goal to work alongside your child and you to find resources and coping skills to handle overwhelming experiences which are impacting you and your child's functioning. My dog Sammy, a therapy dog, is present during most sessions and can help support children suffering from anxiety around coming to therapy and providing a safe place to process difficult emotions.
My primary experience is working with children and adolescents and their families in coping with life's stressors, more significant mental health symptoms, and developing more effective coping styles and communication patterns. In treatment, it is my goal to work alongside your child and you to find resources and coping skills to handle overwhelming experiences which are impacting you and your child's functioning. My dog Sammy, a therapy dog, is present during most sessions and can help support children suffering from anxiety around coming to therapy and providing a safe place to process difficult emotions.
(510) 662-6295 View (510) 662-6295
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Sheena Sweet
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
My name is Sheena Sweet and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Bakersfield, CA. I work with children, adolescents, families, and young adults. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, DCFS/CPS, and trauma. My approach is warm, welcoming, and flexible. I believe the client is the expert in their life and I allow the client to dictate how therapy sessions will work for them. I enjoy implementing play therapy techniques with younger children. I will implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered therapy to assist my clients with achieving their goals.
My name is Sheena Sweet and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Bakersfield, CA. I work with children, adolescents, families, and young adults. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, DCFS/CPS, and trauma. My approach is warm, welcoming, and flexible. I believe the client is the expert in their life and I allow the client to dictate how therapy sessions will work for them. I enjoy implementing play therapy techniques with younger children. I will implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered therapy to assist my clients with achieving their goals.
(619) 815-3631 View (619) 815-3631
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Veronica Zepeda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
Veronica Zepeda is a licensed clinical social worker who has specialized in providing mental health support to children, adolescents, and young adults. Veronica takes an eclectic approach and is skilled in treating individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, attention, impulsivity, and defiant behavior. Veronica's therapeutic framework is guided by trauma-informed care, CBT, solution-focused, reality therapy, and much more. Veronica acknowledges the challenge that comes along with opening up about life experiences that may elicit difficult emotions.
Veronica Zepeda is a licensed clinical social worker who has specialized in providing mental health support to children, adolescents, and young adults. Veronica takes an eclectic approach and is skilled in treating individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, attention, impulsivity, and defiant behavior. Veronica's therapeutic framework is guided by trauma-informed care, CBT, solution-focused, reality therapy, and much more. Veronica acknowledges the challenge that comes along with opening up about life experiences that may elicit difficult emotions.
(760) 389-1494 View (760) 389-1494
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Sharon Go
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94582  (Online Only)
Building relationships is a strength of mine and I love using that as a vehicle for healing and personal growth. I work with adolescents, young adults, families and couples in exploring past trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relational issues. I value open communication and a willingness to be vulnerable as the keys to growth and change!
Building relationships is a strength of mine and I love using that as a vehicle for healing and personal growth. I work with adolescents, young adults, families and couples in exploring past trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relational issues. I value open communication and a willingness to be vulnerable as the keys to growth and change!
(415) 993-7203 View (415) 993-7203
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Ian Rosenthal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
At Blackhawk Family Development Center we strive to provide treatment that goes beyond symptom relief. Fundamentally, we believe that each person can achieve happiness and that happiness can be cultivated through internal resiliency. All of our services are steeped in a strength-based approach. Whether we are working with a child, adolescent or adult our therapy and assessment services offer the opportunity to develop the positive self-concept that promotes interactions fueled through resilience, innovation, and positive intention.
At Blackhawk Family Development Center we strive to provide treatment that goes beyond symptom relief. Fundamentally, we believe that each person can achieve happiness and that happiness can be cultivated through internal resiliency. All of our services are steeped in a strength-based approach. Whether we are working with a child, adolescent or adult our therapy and assessment services offer the opportunity to develop the positive self-concept that promotes interactions fueled through resilience, innovation, and positive intention.
(925) 392-6043 View (925) 392-6043
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Dr. Anastasia Park
Psychologist, Ph,D
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
We have all experienced challenging times in our lives that have prevented us from living our lives to the fullest. While it can be scary to confide in strangers about your emotional struggle, the connection you establish with your therapist will undoubtedly be a source of relief and comfort that helps you move forward in your life, especially when your family is in crisis. The process of establishing emotional connection with others stems from one of the most basic human needs, and is the building block of healthy relationships. In this way, therapeutic relationship can be utilized to help you flourish in your own personal life.
We have all experienced challenging times in our lives that have prevented us from living our lives to the fullest. While it can be scary to confide in strangers about your emotional struggle, the connection you establish with your therapist will undoubtedly be a source of relief and comfort that helps you move forward in your life, especially when your family is in crisis. The process of establishing emotional connection with others stems from one of the most basic human needs, and is the building block of healthy relationships. In this way, therapeutic relationship can be utilized to help you flourish in your own personal life.
(925) 718-9034 View (925) 718-9034
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Nadia Ali Loewe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
I work with individuals, couples, families and children of all ages. I work in an empathetic, collaborative, and thoughtful way with each individual or family unit. I believe that each individual and/or family unit is different so I bring different tools to assist. I believe being a good listener is important and I want to help everyone achieve their goals. I also worked years in schools so I have in depth experience working with children of all ages.
I work with individuals, couples, families and children of all ages. I work in an empathetic, collaborative, and thoughtful way with each individual or family unit. I believe that each individual and/or family unit is different so I bring different tools to assist. I believe being a good listener is important and I want to help everyone achieve their goals. I also worked years in schools so I have in depth experience working with children of all ages.
(925) 319-6432 View (925) 319-6432
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Ricardo Almada
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
As a psychologist, I provide psychotherapy and psychological evaluation services. I typically utilize a CBT approach when providing psychotherapy. However, each parent and client comes to therapy with specific concerns which they would like addressed. To provide the most effective treatment, other modalities may be incorporated after taking into account concerns, diagnosis, and age. Whether it's CBT, mindfulness techniques, ACT, schema therapy, Gottman method, or narrative therapy, our sessions will be unique and goal driven.
As a psychologist, I provide psychotherapy and psychological evaluation services. I typically utilize a CBT approach when providing psychotherapy. However, each parent and client comes to therapy with specific concerns which they would like addressed. To provide the most effective treatment, other modalities may be incorporated after taking into account concerns, diagnosis, and age. Whether it's CBT, mindfulness techniques, ACT, schema therapy, Gottman method, or narrative therapy, our sessions will be unique and goal driven.
(925) 515-5686 View (925) 515-5686
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Jeffrey C. Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
I enjoy working with a diverse group of people. I work well with individuals who are feeling conflicted or lost within ambivalence. I work well with couples who are frustrated in trying to find a connection. I work well with children who are sensitive and parents who are longing to connect.
I enjoy working with a diverse group of people. I work well with individuals who are feeling conflicted or lost within ambivalence. I work well with couples who are frustrated in trying to find a connection. I work well with children who are sensitive and parents who are longing to connect.
(510) 892-0608 View (510) 892-0608
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Luis Lomeli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582
Hello, my name is Luis Lomeli, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Los Angeles, California servicing clients statewide via telehealth. Over the years I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults to assist with managing issues of anxiety, stress, depression, acculturation, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and other modalities. My focus is to assist my clients in discovering their strengths and build upon them in order to reach their goals.
Hello, my name is Luis Lomeli, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Los Angeles, California servicing clients statewide via telehealth. Over the years I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults to assist with managing issues of anxiety, stress, depression, acculturation, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and other modalities. My focus is to assist my clients in discovering their strengths and build upon them in order to reach their goals.
(213) 228-3898 View (213) 228-3898
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Christina Iglesia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94582
Telehealth & In-Person options for CA & NY Residents. Your decision to pursue therapy is an important and personal one. Whether you are looking to address lingering issues or searching for support for ongoing concerns, you do not need to do it alone. Therapy is one of the few opportunities in which you are encouraged to explore and express your authentic self, allowing for deeper personal connections and engagement in life.
Telehealth & In-Person options for CA & NY Residents. Your decision to pursue therapy is an important and personal one. Whether you are looking to address lingering issues or searching for support for ongoing concerns, you do not need to do it alone. Therapy is one of the few opportunities in which you are encouraged to explore and express your authentic self, allowing for deeper personal connections and engagement in life.
(925) 448-9291 View (925) 448-9291

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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.