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Dr. Steve
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Kapaa, HI 96746
Aloha :) Currently accepting new Kaiser Permanente and HMSA clients. I welcome individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences into this shared work. I provide professional therapeutic services to couples, families, individual adults, adolescents, and children addressing a range of clinical issues. I honor wherever you are on your journey and believe in cultivating space, and curiosity as we navigate this path together. I believe that understanding and compassion are vital for building trust, mutual respect, and openness, all of which are essential in forming a therapeutic relationship that can encourage change. ​
Aloha :) Currently accepting new Kaiser Permanente and HMSA clients. I welcome individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences into this shared work. I provide professional therapeutic services to couples, families, individual adults, adolescents, and children addressing a range of clinical issues. I honor wherever you are on your journey and believe in cultivating space, and curiosity as we navigate this path together. I believe that understanding and compassion are vital for building trust, mutual respect, and openness, all of which are essential in forming a therapeutic relationship that can encourage change. ​
(808) 707-7839 View (808) 707-7839
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Catherine Long
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, CSAC, ICADC
Verified Verified
Kapaa, HI 96746
We were brought into this world to have relationships and sometimes conflicts surface where we are unsure of how to respond or manage these situations. We all need support and a hand to guide us to healthier and more successful, peaceful experiences with ourselves, our family members, in our marriage or with our partner, and/or children.
We were brought into this world to have relationships and sometimes conflicts surface where we are unsure of how to respond or manage these situations. We all need support and a hand to guide us to healthier and more successful, peaceful experiences with ourselves, our family members, in our marriage or with our partner, and/or children.
(808) 419-7258 View (808) 419-7258
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Michele Bradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kapaa, HI 96746  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My belief is therapy represents a real opportunity to better understand ourselves, our choices and essentially improve our quality of life. In working together, we will explore life’s challenges, celebrate its joys and process the experiences in between. I practice focusing on the client’s strengths and collaborate in creating an individualized approach to address the client’s unique needs. I’m dedicated to assisting individuals develop and maintain fulfilling lives, healthy relationships and understanding the healing strengths of the therapeutic relationship.
My belief is therapy represents a real opportunity to better understand ourselves, our choices and essentially improve our quality of life. In working together, we will explore life’s challenges, celebrate its joys and process the experiences in between. I practice focusing on the client’s strengths and collaborate in creating an individualized approach to address the client’s unique needs. I’m dedicated to assisting individuals develop and maintain fulfilling lives, healthy relationships and understanding the healing strengths of the therapeutic relationship.
(808) 374-9787 x501 View (808) 374-9787 x501
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Megan Smith
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Kapaa, HI 96746
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes life's every day challenges and our underlying struggles make it difficult to realize our true potential. Motivated by grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and a range of other experiential states we can find our deepest well of inner strength and guidance. There is support available for anyone wanting to engage in a collaborative relationship to enhance your well-being and quality of life.
Sometimes life's every day challenges and our underlying struggles make it difficult to realize our true potential. Motivated by grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and a range of other experiential states we can find our deepest well of inner strength and guidance. There is support available for anyone wanting to engage in a collaborative relationship to enhance your well-being and quality of life.
(808) 278-9446 View (808) 278-9446
Photo of Melissa Wilson, Marriage & Family Therapist in 96746, HI
Melissa Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kapaa, HI 96746
Effective therapy is about a number of things: experience, expertise, a clear diagnosis, concise goals, and the knowledge and the tools to effectively navigate difficult life issues. It’s also about a possessing a genuine concern for the patient and their pain. Having a solid connection with your therapist is key to a successful outcome. I offer supervision to masters level clinicians. I am a HIAMFT approved supervisor.
Effective therapy is about a number of things: experience, expertise, a clear diagnosis, concise goals, and the knowledge and the tools to effectively navigate difficult life issues. It’s also about a possessing a genuine concern for the patient and their pain. Having a solid connection with your therapist is key to a successful outcome. I offer supervision to masters level clinicians. I am a HIAMFT approved supervisor.
(808) 651-4183 View (808) 651-4183
Photo of Kimberly Gladysz, Counselor in 96746, HI
Kimberly Gladysz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Kapaa, HI 96746
Would you like your teen or child to learn how to manage difficult feelings or change? Many youth are dealing with depression, stress, and anxiety. I specialize in teaching fun tools to manage negative thoughts/feelings in order to feel more empowered and confident in life! These self awareness skills help your child to enjoy more healthy relationships with family and their peers. Your child will learn how to apply a positive growth mindset perspective that they may use the rest of their lives. I enjoy collaborating with parents and also have vast experience working with adults (and their inner child) to reach their goals too!
Would you like your teen or child to learn how to manage difficult feelings or change? Many youth are dealing with depression, stress, and anxiety. I specialize in teaching fun tools to manage negative thoughts/feelings in order to feel more empowered and confident in life! These self awareness skills help your child to enjoy more healthy relationships with family and their peers. Your child will learn how to apply a positive growth mindset perspective that they may use the rest of their lives. I enjoy collaborating with parents and also have vast experience working with adults (and their inner child) to reach their goals too!
(808) 435-5244 View (808) 435-5244

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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.