Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Luzerne County, PA

Cheryl Rittfeldt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, Bilingual
Verified Verified
West Pittston, PA 18643
Hello, my name is Cheryl Rittfeldt. I am a multilingual, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. I believe that healing is a collective venture that requires honest caring without judgment. I cooperatively assist clients in identifying their goals. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I gather from a variety of methods to generate a suited strategy. I have experience working with young children, adolescents, teens, couples, and adults. Hola, Yo hablo Espanol
Hello, my name is Cheryl Rittfeldt. I am a multilingual, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. I believe that healing is a collective venture that requires honest caring without judgment. I cooperatively assist clients in identifying their goals. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I gather from a variety of methods to generate a suited strategy. I have experience working with young children, adolescents, teens, couples, and adults. Hola, Yo hablo Espanol

Cory Ian Shafer Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
A world of dew, And within every dewdrop A world of struggle. Kobayashi Issa
A world of dew, And within every dewdrop A world of struggle. Kobayashi Issa

Back Mountain Music Therapy, The Heyward Rooms LLC
MT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, PA 18612
Back Mountain Music Therapy is a client-led, Developmental-Relationship based Therapy, that cultivates attention, self-regulation, engagement, and communication through relating in a safe, predictable environment. While simultaneously considering each individuals preferences and differences, BMMT administers an evidenced-based assessment, through musical play, which drives musical, relational experiences to aid in further developing core emotional milestones necessary for expanding higher levels of thought in order to help clients increase their abilities to relax, regulate, engage, express, communicate and relate.
Back Mountain Music Therapy is a client-led, Developmental-Relationship based Therapy, that cultivates attention, self-regulation, engagement, and communication through relating in a safe, predictable environment. While simultaneously considering each individuals preferences and differences, BMMT administers an evidenced-based assessment, through musical play, which drives musical, relational experiences to aid in further developing core emotional milestones necessary for expanding higher levels of thought in order to help clients increase their abilities to relax, regulate, engage, express, communicate and relate.

John Oraczewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
Hi! I'm John. Are you having a hard time managing your work stress? Anxiety? Are you feeling like your relationship/marriage is 'On the rocks?' Or, just feeling down? If so, I can help!
Hi! I'm John. Are you having a hard time managing your work stress? Anxiety? Are you feeling like your relationship/marriage is 'On the rocks?' Or, just feeling down? If so, I can help!

With over 25 years of experience in this field, I am unique and eclectic in my approach. I particularly enjoy working with clients who have been seen as "difficult" by others or who have been dissatisfied with counseling in the past. I recognize the hard work that goes into bringing about change, but still feel the overall experience in counseling should be enjoyable. I am passionate about my work and try to make myself as accessible as possible. I welcome the opportunity to discuss your issues with you in a totally free/phone consultation.
With over 25 years of experience in this field, I am unique and eclectic in my approach. I particularly enjoy working with clients who have been seen as "difficult" by others or who have been dissatisfied with counseling in the past. I recognize the hard work that goes into bringing about change, but still feel the overall experience in counseling should be enjoyable. I am passionate about my work and try to make myself as accessible as possible. I welcome the opportunity to discuss your issues with you in a totally free/phone consultation.

Phillip Prall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
I work with a diverse range of individuals, with a focus on those struggling with anxiety and depression. I also specialize in men's mental health, addressing a variety of issues particularly relevant to men's experiences and challenges. My approach includes encouraging men to express a full range of emotions and challenging traditional societal expectations that may discourage vulnerability. This work explores societal expectations and stereotypes to foster a healthier, more open emotional experience. Additionally, I also work with children and adolescents, including those with Autism.
I work with a diverse range of individuals, with a focus on those struggling with anxiety and depression. I also specialize in men's mental health, addressing a variety of issues particularly relevant to men's experiences and challenges. My approach includes encouraging men to express a full range of emotions and challenging traditional societal expectations that may discourage vulnerability. This work explores societal expectations and stereotypes to foster a healthier, more open emotional experience. Additionally, I also work with children and adolescents, including those with Autism.

Matthew DeBiase
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Shavertown, PA 18708
Brighter Visions Counseling, "A brighter vision for tomorrow". Providing specialized training in working with individuals, groups and the community. To help improve mental health by discussing emotions and experiences that provides focus driven solutions to your problems!
Brighter Visions Counseling, "A brighter vision for tomorrow". Providing specialized training in working with individuals, groups and the community. To help improve mental health by discussing emotions and experiences that provides focus driven solutions to your problems!

Levi Y. Wolff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
You don't have to struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or relationship issues.
You don't have to struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or relationship issues.

I have worked to create an integrated, evidence-based, and holistic group practice where my vision of the ideal environment for growth can unfold. The associates in the practice have diverse backgrounds, interests, and training. No matter what problem or difficulty with which you present, someone in our group can assist you. We have cultivated an environment of peace, warmth, and acceptance to assure you will be respected, unconditionally.
I have worked to create an integrated, evidence-based, and holistic group practice where my vision of the ideal environment for growth can unfold. The associates in the practice have diverse backgrounds, interests, and training. No matter what problem or difficulty with which you present, someone in our group can assist you. We have cultivated an environment of peace, warmth, and acceptance to assure you will be respected, unconditionally.

I have been working with children and families for over 15 years. My belief is an individual needs to make the decision for the changes in their life. I hope to assist those in need to build the appropriate skills necessary to achieve their goals. I have experience in the following areas: relationship counseling, consistent parenting, couples therapy, impulse control, appropriate coping skills, positive peer and sibling interaction, anger management, anxiety, trauma, etc.
I have been working with children and families for over 15 years. My belief is an individual needs to make the decision for the changes in their life. I hope to assist those in need to build the appropriate skills necessary to achieve their goals. I have experience in the following areas: relationship counseling, consistent parenting, couples therapy, impulse control, appropriate coping skills, positive peer and sibling interaction, anger management, anxiety, trauma, etc.

I have worked with all age groups ranging from 3 years old up to 70 years of age. I have worked in a variety of settings such as schools, daycare, homes, group homes, inpatient, and outpatient facilities. My goal is to help the client identify problematic behavior patterns and reflect on how experiences influence behaviors. I provide clients with a safe environment to open up about their problems. I help clients explore how the past can influence the present and identify ways to disrupt negative thinking/behaviors.
I have worked with all age groups ranging from 3 years old up to 70 years of age. I have worked in a variety of settings such as schools, daycare, homes, group homes, inpatient, and outpatient facilities. My goal is to help the client identify problematic behavior patterns and reflect on how experiences influence behaviors. I provide clients with a safe environment to open up about their problems. I help clients explore how the past can influence the present and identify ways to disrupt negative thinking/behaviors.
Meet Our Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists

Hill Counseling is committed to helping clients grow. Please click on the link to our website (underneath the profile picture) for specific information as to our specialties and our therapists. We pride ourselves on being able to see clients quickly as we generally have no waiting list. Thank you for choosing Hill Counseling!
Hill Counseling is committed to helping clients grow. Please click on the link to our website (underneath the profile picture) for specific information as to our specialties and our therapists. We pride ourselves on being able to see clients quickly as we generally have no waiting list. Thank you for choosing Hill Counseling!

Greetings! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in counseling. I works to build a strong, empathetic therapeutic relationship with my clients to help them achieve their goals. I enjoy working with clients to assist them with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, life transitions, and behavioral concerns.
Greetings! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in counseling. I works to build a strong, empathetic therapeutic relationship with my clients to help them achieve their goals. I enjoy working with clients to assist them with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, life transitions, and behavioral concerns.

In a confidential and compassionate environment, we provide evidence-based, counseling/therapy services to individuals, couples, families, children, teens, and adults for a variety of issues. We also provide neuro-psychological testing and evaluation that may be needed for a variety of reasons: determination of a possible learning disability (AHDH, Autism), fitness for medical procedures (bariatric), Fitness for duty/Lethal weapons testing (Act 235/Act 120) . We accept most (private and state) insurances, have 12 convenient locations, and offer evening and weekend appointments. Please visit out website for more information on our therapists, location, and how we can help you.
In a confidential and compassionate environment, we provide evidence-based, counseling/therapy services to individuals, couples, families, children, teens, and adults for a variety of issues. We also provide neuro-psychological testing and evaluation that may be needed for a variety of reasons: determination of a possible learning disability (AHDH, Autism), fitness for medical procedures (bariatric), Fitness for duty/Lethal weapons testing (Act 235/Act 120) . We accept most (private and state) insurances, have 12 convenient locations, and offer evening and weekend appointments. Please visit out website for more information on our therapists, location, and how we can help you.

Are you having difficulty connecting with your child or wanting to improve your family relationships? Do you often feel anxious or experience negative thoughts throughout your day? Are you feeling depressed or overwhelmed about your current life situation? Would you like to feel better, but aren’t sure where to start or what to do? Come work with me where we will work collaboratively to identify goals that are important to you while addressing the current challenges you are facing, leading to an improvement in your overall quality of life.
Are you having difficulty connecting with your child or wanting to improve your family relationships? Do you often feel anxious or experience negative thoughts throughout your day? Are you feeling depressed or overwhelmed about your current life situation? Would you like to feel better, but aren’t sure where to start or what to do? Come work with me where we will work collaboratively to identify goals that are important to you while addressing the current challenges you are facing, leading to an improvement in your overall quality of life.

Mind Matters Counseling & Psychological Assocs
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, NCSP, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Our vision at Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC is to help bring growth, healing, and peace of mind to people who struggle with matters of the mind. We have caring, compassionate, experienced, credentialed, and licensed professionals who are both doctoral level psychologists and master's level clinicians. We provide individual, family, and couples counseling, life coaching, child and adolescent therapy, EMDR, educational, psychological, and forensic testing and evaluations, career coaching, and consultation for both individuals and businesses.
Our vision at Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC is to help bring growth, healing, and peace of mind to people who struggle with matters of the mind. We have caring, compassionate, experienced, credentialed, and licensed professionals who are both doctoral level psychologists and master's level clinicians. We provide individual, family, and couples counseling, life coaching, child and adolescent therapy, EMDR, educational, psychological, and forensic testing and evaluations, career coaching, and consultation for both individuals and businesses.

Scott J Masotti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
The stories that we tell about ourselves and our experiences are our realities, and these realities shape how we perceive our past, current, and future experiences in our lives. Sometimes, these stories do not allow us to feel the level of happiness and fulfillment in which we desire due to problems dominating our stories. It is my goal to support individuals, families, couples, and groups in developing a sense of hope and possibility that were not previously there. This hope provides space for unique possible outcomes where these individuals can develop a story that includes happiness and life fulfillment.
The stories that we tell about ourselves and our experiences are our realities, and these realities shape how we perceive our past, current, and future experiences in our lives. Sometimes, these stories do not allow us to feel the level of happiness and fulfillment in which we desire due to problems dominating our stories. It is my goal to support individuals, families, couples, and groups in developing a sense of hope and possibility that were not previously there. This hope provides space for unique possible outcomes where these individuals can develop a story that includes happiness and life fulfillment.

Four Winds Acupuncture & Integrative Therapies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you looking for a holistic counselor? Are you looking for a safe accepting place? I have 20+ years of experience as a Mental Health Therapist. In my practice, I treat children, adults, and families - specializing in trauma, anxiety, autism, and substance abuse. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (PA, NY, and MD). I completed my Doctor of Social Work in October 2019. If you feel that it is time for you to heal and find your life path, please call me at 570-836-7777. My office is at Four Winds Acupuncture Clinic and Integrative Therapies, 6 Sunnyside Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
Are you looking for a holistic counselor? Are you looking for a safe accepting place? I have 20+ years of experience as a Mental Health Therapist. In my practice, I treat children, adults, and families - specializing in trauma, anxiety, autism, and substance abuse. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (PA, NY, and MD). I completed my Doctor of Social Work in October 2019. If you feel that it is time for you to heal and find your life path, please call me at 570-836-7777. My office is at Four Winds Acupuncture Clinic and Integrative Therapies, 6 Sunnyside Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

Welcome to Electric City Counseling! We pride ourselves in high quality one-on-one care and will do everything we can to help you reach your goals and regain happiness or meaning in your life. We have a variety of carefully selected licensed professionals that have many years of experience working in the mental health field. You will be paired with a therapist that best suits your needs.
Welcome to Electric City Counseling! We pride ourselves in high quality one-on-one care and will do everything we can to help you reach your goals and regain happiness or meaning in your life. We have a variety of carefully selected licensed professionals that have many years of experience working in the mental health field. You will be paired with a therapist that best suits your needs.

Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
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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.