Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in San Bernardino County, CA

As we move through life, we may be faced with seasons of discouragement, barriers, and challenges. The decision to seek counseling comes with a level of expectancy, apprehensions and most importantly courage. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to foster an experience of safety, trust, and partnership as we work together towards the process of change. I pride myself on having a “whatever it takes” holistic approach, integrating multiple therapeutic modalities catered to your needs in a safe and therapeutic environment.

Bridge Vision is a group practice and includes therapists/practitioners with combined experience of more than 70 years. They bring to the practice expertise in providing individual and family therapy, case management, mental health assessments, couples therapy, child development assessments, sexual orientation therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy and LGBTQ counseling, forensic evaluations, PTSD and other psychological assessments, grief/loss counseling, neuro-psych assessments, addictive behavior counseling, crisis counseling and play therapy.

My passion is to help people, by listening and by working together to find practical solutions, I would never judge or impose my views but I would always empathize and try to understand the situation. I am bi-lingual and bi-cultural with a vast experience treating families, couples and adolescents. My goal is to always have a "good session" and for you to come out encouraged and empowered.

Life can be challenging at times, especially when struggling mentally and emotionally. I have experience working with a diverse population, and providing individual, family, and couples counseling. I am currently in the process of obtaining my Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), and I am trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). I approach all my clients with compassion and respect, helping them to feel validated and empowered.

It is a vulnerable thing to seek help and an act of courage. My experience has been with adults and adolescents. I have experience assisting men and women with acute Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, and Eating Disorders. My experience does encompass family therapy in addition to couple's therapy. I have worked with at risk youth that struggle with ADHD, ADD, Autism, Oppositional Defiance, Addiction, Conduct Disorders, Anxiety, and Mood Disorder with and without psychotic features. I know that I can help allow me to prove it even if it comes in the form of another referral.

Our passion is supporting parents to teach them how to dissolve tantrums, manage their impulses and help their children follow instructions quickly and happily? We teach the principles of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and PC-CARE, two protocols researched at UC Davis Children's Hospital that are both nurturing and effective. Parent learn a set of play therapy skills and behavior therapy skills that can bring warmth and peace back to the home. Foster, adoptive and LGBTQ+ families are welcomed and celebrated.

I specialize working with Individuals, Step-families, Couples, Depression/Grief/Anxiety/Anger Issues. Parenting children, being in relationship with our partner, should be enjoyable. Oppositional/Tantruming Children, Relationship Conflict, Depression, & Anxiety create pain, trauma, unhappiness & weight gain in our life. Our work together can change this! I use a respectful, humanistic approach to problem solving, relationship building, strengthening bonds and building relationship attachments. I use cognitive/behavioral interventions with relational approaches to and collaboration to set goals and identify desired results.

Child therapy for children with big emotions and challenging behavior. Evening & weekend availability. We teach therapeutic play skills and behavior therapy skills for children ages 1-10 so they can dissolve emotions quickly and help their children manage impulses and respond to instructions quickly. These strategies come from the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and the PC-Care parenting protocol of UC Davis Children’s Hospital. These therapies are nurturing and effective and the CDC has recommended PCIT for children under 6 with ADHD before trying medication. Let's work together to increase peace & connection in your home!

Child therapy for big emotions and challenging behaviors. Evening & weekend availability. We teach parents therapeutic play skills and behavior therapy skills for children ages 1-10 so they can dissolve emotions quickly and help their children manage impulses and respond to instructions quickly. These strategies come from Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and PC-Care, two protocols researched at UC Davis Children’s Hospital and shown to be nurturing and effective. The CDC has even recommended PCIT for children under 6 with ADHD before trying medication. Let’s work together to bring peace and warmth back to your home!

Castle Rock Family Services is a mental health organization that helps children, teens, and adults work towards social/emotional success. We provide a multitude of services and modalities of treatment and have several clinicians on staff. We utilize our skills and experience to come alongside the client and help support them so that they can meet their goals.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) & clinical life coach, owner of Truth, Healing & Evolution Counseling Services and WLW HEALING HOUSE, and founder of T.H.E. iLove Me Experiences and “My Warrior Life” movement. With over 17 years of experience, I work to provide clients with safe spaces to freely express themselves, encourage them to “stretch & grow” and teaches them the coping skills necessary to assist in their healing. I Am Passionate About: Normalizing Radical SelfCare and teaching clients about their WHOLE Being; focusing on the connections and relationships between their Spirit, Soul, Mind and Body.

As a Registered Play Therapist, my mission is to bring healing to children, teens, and adults through the power of play. I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and families struggling with issues related to divorce, foster/adoption, abuse, child misbehavior (acting out), bullying, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and relationship problems. Because I incorporate play-based techniques into my practice, I am especially effective with young children (ages 3+) who struggle to express themselves verbally. My clients learn to express their emotions, take responsibility for their actions, develop better solutions to their problems, and interact more positively with the people around them.

When dealing with complex personal issues, having a calm and comfortable environment is important. Today's fast paced world creates many stresses and anxieties that can challenge anyone. We offer counseling that restores balance and wholeness to individuals and their families. At Rosewood, the healing of the self and of the family is our primary goal. Our warm setting and professional staff promote a safe atmosphere, encouraging exploration of complex issues and discovery of ways to deal with life's many difficulties.

I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment that can help those who are feeling overwhelmed with the challenges they face in their lives. I believe every individual is unique and worthy of living a peaceful and enjoyable life. In the past, I worked with parents and children as a parent volunteer in schools and coached soccer; thus, I taught them skills such as persistence, endurance, and discipline to help them to reach their goals. These skills are valuable and essential because they are needed in sports, academics, relationships, mental health, and to reach the end of the tunnel in order to see the light again.

A warm and engaging relationship is at the heart of healing. I specialize in working with teens and adults as they navigate through a time of crisis, feelings of being stuck in old patterns, or experiencing an ongoing pattern of strained relationships. If you are a parent, you may feel worried about your child's well-being and would like to renew your sense of hope for the future.

I am dedicated and committed to providing exceptional clinical care through use of creative intervention strategies, empathy, providing a safe space, and developing lasting and impactful therapeutic alliances with my clients.

Paulina Waas has been practicing Psychotherapy for 18-plus years. She applies Theory and techniques as she identifies the needs of each client individually. She has experience in treating Adults, Children, and families. She takes a Psychodynamic approach to mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, and Panic attack. A thorough Assessment using DSM-5, crisis interventions, Behavioral and Cognitive Models, and Systemic Perspectives are applied to each case individually as needed. Life coaching is also an approach to guide clients to achieve their goals.

Need support to tackle some of life's difficulties? It is ok to ask for help sometimes. Many of the individuals and families who contact us are all looking for the same tools: learning to cope and reduce stress, overcoming trauma, and finding peace of mind. We help tackle everyday issues with an evidenced based behavioral approach. We help with marital/premarital counseling, individuals with depression, anxiety, or mood issues, children and teenage struggles and much more. We are ready to help with providing support and making positive changes. We are a group practice with many therapist options to choose from.

I will treat you with respect, genuine care & compassion. I have a Cognitive-Behavioral approach in counseling that focuses on the "here & now", explores how your thoughts, feelings & behaviors affect your well being. I will be building on your strengths, promoting positive communications, encouraging positive coping strategies, increasing awareness of boundaries & problem solving skills that will enhance your relationships. CBT can help you to make sense of overwhelming problems by breaking them down into smaller manageable parts. Be empowered to move towards success & reach your full potential. Positive change is around the corner if you commit yourself to the journey.