Therapists in 94596
Michelle Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Welcome! I am thrilled that you are seeking support! It is a major step! How can I help? For more than twenty years I have worked to support individuals with anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, substance abuse, identity and adjustments in life. My approach is holistic and focuses on meeting the individuals where they are. I incorporate Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Humanistic approaches and EMDR in my work. I see each person, not as a diagnosis or label, but as an individual with life experiences, strengths and challenges. I would be honored to walk alongside you and support you in your journey.
Welcome! I am thrilled that you are seeking support! It is a major step! How can I help? For more than twenty years I have worked to support individuals with anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, substance abuse, identity and adjustments in life. My approach is holistic and focuses on meeting the individuals where they are. I incorporate Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Humanistic approaches and EMDR in my work. I see each person, not as a diagnosis or label, but as an individual with life experiences, strengths and challenges. I would be honored to walk alongside you and support you in your journey.
Remarkable Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
At some point, we all struggle to adjust to change and fail to respond to life’s challenges with our best effort. It’s normal to feel stuck. We at Remarkable Services (RS) believe people inherently have what it takes within themselves to adjust, change and heal. No matter if it’s a challenging work situation, a parenting struggle, a tough year of high school or college, we all know what it feels like to struggle. Parents and their children are not immune, in that over the course of the first 18 years of life there are bound to be countless transitions, developments, change and of course, points of contention. RS is here to help!
At some point, we all struggle to adjust to change and fail to respond to life’s challenges with our best effort. It’s normal to feel stuck. We at Remarkable Services (RS) believe people inherently have what it takes within themselves to adjust, change and heal. No matter if it’s a challenging work situation, a parenting struggle, a tough year of high school or college, we all know what it feels like to struggle. Parents and their children are not immune, in that over the course of the first 18 years of life there are bound to be countless transitions, developments, change and of course, points of contention. RS is here to help!
Bay Area Child Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Are you worried about your teenager's mood, behavior, or difficulty communicating? Struggling with daily tasks and routines when it comes to your child? Feel like you've exhausted all parenting approaches without seeing results? Think that parenting shouldn't be this challenging? It is heartbreaking when our children suffer, and we are unsure how to help them. you've come to the right place. I'm here to offer you a free 30-minute phone consultation to determine how I can assist you. Together, we can explore solutions.
Are you worried about your teenager's mood, behavior, or difficulty communicating? Struggling with daily tasks and routines when it comes to your child? Feel like you've exhausted all parenting approaches without seeing results? Think that parenting shouldn't be this challenging? It is heartbreaking when our children suffer, and we are unsure how to help them. you've come to the right place. I'm here to offer you a free 30-minute phone consultation to determine how I can assist you. Together, we can explore solutions.
Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
Stacy Heiser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hi there, Do you find yourself anxious, depressed, or doubting your abilities? Are you struggling to process your experiences? Are these experiences now impacting your sense of self or your relationships? Has a significant life transition left you feeling stressed? Are you now seeing the impact of transgenerational patterns and trauma and want to heal? Sometimes using our coping skills and self-care rituals aren’t enough to manage our emotional pain. Sometimes we know what we need to thrive but aren’t sure how to get it. I’d like to help you find what you need within yourself.
Hi there, Do you find yourself anxious, depressed, or doubting your abilities? Are you struggling to process your experiences? Are these experiences now impacting your sense of self or your relationships? Has a significant life transition left you feeling stressed? Are you now seeing the impact of transgenerational patterns and trauma and want to heal? Sometimes using our coping skills and self-care rituals aren’t enough to manage our emotional pain. Sometimes we know what we need to thrive but aren’t sure how to get it. I’d like to help you find what you need within yourself.
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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.