Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Dillon County, SC

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Kerria Pernell
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Serves Area
As a licensed mental health provider, I offer evidence based therapeutic services to individuals and couples across the lifespan. My clinical expertise encompasses anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and mood disorders. I implement developmentally appropriate interventions tailored to each client's learning style and needs, incorporating growth mindset principles to foster resilience and facilitate meaningful psychological change.
As a licensed mental health provider, I offer evidence based therapeutic services to individuals and couples across the lifespan. My clinical expertise encompasses anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and mood disorders. I implement developmentally appropriate interventions tailored to each client's learning style and needs, incorporating growth mindset principles to foster resilience and facilitate meaningful psychological change.
(843) 970-0285 View (843) 970-0285
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Ronald Charles Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Now accepting South Carolina clients. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am conducting telehealth appointments.
Now accepting South Carolina clients. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am conducting telehealth appointments.
(803) 784-7551 View (803) 784-7551

Online Therapists

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Lara Cashman
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Online Only
Hello, I’m Lara, a licensed professional counselor specializing in working with children, teens, and young adults. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy and respect, and I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. I recognize that seeking help can be a challenging but empowering step, and I am here to support you every step of the way on your journey toward healing and growth.
Hello, I’m Lara, a licensed professional counselor specializing in working with children, teens, and young adults. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy and respect, and I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. I recognize that seeking help can be a challenging but empowering step, and I am here to support you every step of the way on your journey toward healing and growth.
(803) 653-8112 View (803) 653-8112
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Valarie Reese
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
Our world is everchanging and those changes affect us both internally and externally. In therapy, I will provide a safe and judgement free environment in which you can learn how to better understand and cope with the changes and events that you have experienced.
Our world is everchanging and those changes affect us both internally and externally. In therapy, I will provide a safe and judgement free environment in which you can learn how to better understand and cope with the changes and events that you have experienced.
(803) 291-4775 View (803) 291-4775
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Brandi VonBartheld
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CCTP
3 Endorsed
Conway, SC 29526
As a child, adolescent and adult counselor, I am passionate about helping others through life's challenges. My goal is to provide a safe space to support growth, transparency, and change. I work with individuals, families and couples to facilitate goals, provide coping skills, and improve overall understanding of how to utilize these in everyday life, school, and home. Before becoming an LPC I was a certified Pastoral Counselor specializing in marriage. Certification was from Liberty University in 2008.
As a child, adolescent and adult counselor, I am passionate about helping others through life's challenges. My goal is to provide a safe space to support growth, transparency, and change. I work with individuals, families and couples to facilitate goals, provide coping skills, and improve overall understanding of how to utilize these in everyday life, school, and home. Before becoming an LPC I was a certified Pastoral Counselor specializing in marriage. Certification was from Liberty University in 2008.
(843) 666-8107 View (843) 666-8107
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Mary Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, NBCC
1 Endorsed
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
My goal is to serve clients who are ready to explore their inner world, even if they feel unsure of where to start. They may be struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or navigating major life transitions. What they all share is a desire for change—whether that means building healthier coping skills, improving communication, or simply feeling more connected to themselves. I enjoy working with clients who are open to reflection and growth, and who value having a safe, supportive space to process their experiences.
My goal is to serve clients who are ready to explore their inner world, even if they feel unsure of where to start. They may be struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or navigating major life transitions. What they all share is a desire for change—whether that means building healthier coping skills, improving communication, or simply feeling more connected to themselves. I enjoy working with clients who are open to reflection and growth, and who value having a safe, supportive space to process their experiences.
(854) 209-5314 View (854) 209-5314
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Veronica D Gainey-Peoples
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, GCDF, LPC, NCC
Florence, SC 29501
Are you an individual, family, or couple experiencing difficulties related to depression, anxiety disorders, communication, anger management, relationship dysfunction or trauma? I'm here to here to help. Everyone needs someone to talk to, sometimes just to listen. Adjusting as life presents changes, challenges, and barriers can be difficult. Sometimes support is needed while navigating through life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, have experienced a loss, feeling stuck, or just need to talk with someone, I am here to offer support.
Are you an individual, family, or couple experiencing difficulties related to depression, anxiety disorders, communication, anger management, relationship dysfunction or trauma? I'm here to here to help. Everyone needs someone to talk to, sometimes just to listen. Adjusting as life presents changes, challenges, and barriers can be difficult. Sometimes support is needed while navigating through life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, have experienced a loss, feeling stuck, or just need to talk with someone, I am here to offer support.
(843) 279-4501 View (843) 279-4501
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Kelsey Tucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
1 Endorsed
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
I am passionate about working with children and families who are dealing with trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, school issues, ODD, Autism, ADHD, OCD and more.
You can easily request a consultation or appointment by calling or sending me an email. If you have an Out-of-Network insurance, my practice can provide you with a superbill to submit to insurance for reimbursement.
I am passionate about working with children and families who are dealing with trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, school issues, ODD, Autism, ADHD, OCD and more.
You can easily request a consultation or appointment by calling or sending me an email. If you have an Out-of-Network insurance, my practice can provide you with a superbill to submit to insurance for reimbursement.
(843) 919-4769 View (843) 919-4769
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Veronda Bellamy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC, MS, LPC
Columbia, SC 29203
I am honored to be of service to you. I know that trauma and substance abuse and addiction can wreak havoc in one's life. Many of client's find themselves faced with challenges of having to restart their lives during mental challenges and addiction; some may have to fight to regain custody of their children; many of them have co-occurring mental illness that has lead to substance abuse and/or addiction. For some, addiction comes by way of biological, environmental, and social influences, but from my experience, I have learned that mental illness was present before addiction became a factor. Take Control Today!
I am honored to be of service to you. I know that trauma and substance abuse and addiction can wreak havoc in one's life. Many of client's find themselves faced with challenges of having to restart their lives during mental challenges and addiction; some may have to fight to regain custody of their children; many of them have co-occurring mental illness that has lead to substance abuse and/or addiction. For some, addiction comes by way of biological, environmental, and social influences, but from my experience, I have learned that mental illness was present before addiction became a factor. Take Control Today!
(704) 727-8711 View (704) 727-8711
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Michael Anthony Pickett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
I have extensive experience with assisting clients and families with anger management, Oppositional Defiance Disorder,ADHD, domestic violence, depression, trauma and abuse.
Are everyday challenges affecting your ability to function and feel your best? As a Licensed Professional Counselor in NC/SC with over 25 years of experience, I use a person-centered approach to foster independence, empowerment, and responsibility. I help you identify and build on your strengths so you can become an active agent of change in your life. I have experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults across settings including hospitals, residential treatment, and community mental health. Now providing telehealth in NC & SC as well as in office visits.
I have extensive experience with assisting clients and families with anger management, Oppositional Defiance Disorder,ADHD, domestic violence, depression, trauma and abuse.
Are everyday challenges affecting your ability to function and feel your best? As a Licensed Professional Counselor in NC/SC with over 25 years of experience, I use a person-centered approach to foster independence, empowerment, and responsibility. I help you identify and build on your strengths so you can become an active agent of change in your life. I have experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults across settings including hospitals, residential treatment, and community mental health. Now providing telehealth in NC & SC as well as in office visits.
(843) 508-6258 View (843) 508-6258
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Alexis Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
As a licensed professional counselor, I understand the importance of creating a welcoming, safe, and non-judgmental environment for my clients. I enjoy working alongside children, adolescents, and young adults, helping identify personal strengths that serve as a foundation for building skills and resolving problems.
As a licensed professional counselor, I understand the importance of creating a welcoming, safe, and non-judgmental environment for my clients. I enjoy working alongside children, adolescents, and young adults, helping identify personal strengths that serve as a foundation for building skills and resolving problems.
(843) 310-6341 View (843) 310-6341
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Ashley Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can feel really heavy sometimes. Anxiety, grief, trauma, or big life changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure of where to start. You don’t have to figure it out on your own. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk things through, feel understood, and start to feel more like yourself again.
Life can feel really heavy sometimes. Anxiety, grief, trauma, or big life changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure of where to start. You don’t have to figure it out on your own. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk things through, feel understood, and start to feel more like yourself again.
(803) 902-7367 View (803) 902-7367
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The Couples & Family Counseling & Wellness Center
Counselor, MA, LPC/S
1 Endorsed
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Come to our center to get help with your mental health as our therapy style is warm, friendly, and interactive. We believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, mindfulness, play therapy, rational-emotive therapy and EMDR, eye movement desensitation and reprocessing. EMDR can relieve these depressive symptoms and help reframe negative beliefs, resolve unprocessed trauma and adverse experiences, improve energy and mood, and create a more positive understanding of the self and others.
Come to our center to get help with your mental health as our therapy style is warm, friendly, and interactive. We believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, mindfulness, play therapy, rational-emotive therapy and EMDR, eye movement desensitation and reprocessing. EMDR can relieve these depressive symptoms and help reframe negative beliefs, resolve unprocessed trauma and adverse experiences, improve energy and mood, and create a more positive understanding of the self and others.
(843) 603-8313 View (843) 603-8313
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Harvey Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Better Health Starts Here. At Harvey Counseling Services, we are passionate about helping you - our client - lead a meaningful, happy life – which is why we focus on optimizing the core pillar of your health. As experts with specialties in mental health, sexuality, stress management, and personality-related issues, we work with you to understand your health journey and empower you with the support, education, and resources that can help you set clear and realistic expectations. Our goal is to position you on the path to holistic health so that you can heal and build positive personal and work relationships.
Better Health Starts Here. At Harvey Counseling Services, we are passionate about helping you - our client - lead a meaningful, happy life – which is why we focus on optimizing the core pillar of your health. As experts with specialties in mental health, sexuality, stress management, and personality-related issues, we work with you to understand your health journey and empower you with the support, education, and resources that can help you set clear and realistic expectations. Our goal is to position you on the path to holistic health so that you can heal and build positive personal and work relationships.
(843) 972-7662 View (843) 972-7662
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Marshella Gore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Have you ever looked in the mirror and not recognized yourself? Are you having some big emotions that you can't seem to control? Have you lost someone special and can't seem to find your smile anymore? If any of these questions resonated with you, then you are in the right space. If you’ve found yourself struggling or questioning who you truly are, what makes you happy, how to find peace, or how to restore your joy, therapy can help. At MYMCC, I journey alongside my clients down a path of self-discovery, healing, and growth helping them to embrace their true authentic selves.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and not recognized yourself? Are you having some big emotions that you can't seem to control? Have you lost someone special and can't seem to find your smile anymore? If any of these questions resonated with you, then you are in the right space. If you’ve found yourself struggling or questioning who you truly are, what makes you happy, how to find peace, or how to restore your joy, therapy can help. At MYMCC, I journey alongside my clients down a path of self-discovery, healing, and growth helping them to embrace their true authentic selves.
(843) 894-2191 View (843) 894-2191
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Jonathan Bennett Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCS, CAMS-I
Conway, SC 29526
Thank you for inquiring about my services and treatment specialties. I have and continue to successfully assist many individuals, youth and elderly, couples, and families who are courageous enough to seek professional therapeutic counseling services. In my experience, I have learned that life will inevitably bring changes. Some of which are hard to cope with and endure. These times for many produce stress, anger, anxiety depression, and other mood disorders. I utilize evidence-based practices such as ad CBT and REBT to assist my clients in navigating through and overcoming these times.
Thank you for inquiring about my services and treatment specialties. I have and continue to successfully assist many individuals, youth and elderly, couples, and families who are courageous enough to seek professional therapeutic counseling services. In my experience, I have learned that life will inevitably bring changes. Some of which are hard to cope with and endure. These times for many produce stress, anger, anxiety depression, and other mood disorders. I utilize evidence-based practices such as ad CBT and REBT to assist my clients in navigating through and overcoming these times.
(843) 279-8238 View (843) 279-8238
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Victoria Whatley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, ADHD-, CCSP
2 Endorsed
Sumter, SC 29153
I believe that all people have the ability to acknowledge the power of their choices and begin to use their voice to overcome their own unique challenges. My counseling style is caring and sensitive to your individual needs. I emphasize therapy as a collaborative process between the client and counselor. “When we are no longer able to change our situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Vicktor Frankl. I have been trained in Brainspotting. It is fascinating what the brain is capable of. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including,
I believe that all people have the ability to acknowledge the power of their choices and begin to use their voice to overcome their own unique challenges. My counseling style is caring and sensitive to your individual needs. I emphasize therapy as a collaborative process between the client and counselor. “When we are no longer able to change our situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Vicktor Frankl. I have been trained in Brainspotting. It is fascinating what the brain is capable of. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including,
(405) 251-6738 View (405) 251-6738
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Cynthia McFadden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-C
Online Only
Welcome! I’m an LISW-CP, and I’m glad you’re here. At Therapy Blooms Wellness, I help clients navigate life’s challenges with compassion, evidence-based strategies, and a space where healing and growth can truly flourish. My practice focuses on empowering individuals of all ages to overcome barriers, build resilience, and bloom. I believe therapy should feel collaborative, supportive, and grounded in real-life solutions. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore your experiences and build the skills you need to thrive. I blend evidence-based approaches to help you.
Welcome! I’m an LISW-CP, and I’m glad you’re here. At Therapy Blooms Wellness, I help clients navigate life’s challenges with compassion, evidence-based strategies, and a space where healing and growth can truly flourish. My practice focuses on empowering individuals of all ages to overcome barriers, build resilience, and bloom. I believe therapy should feel collaborative, supportive, and grounded in real-life solutions. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore your experiences and build the skills you need to thrive. I blend evidence-based approaches to help you.
(803) 408-4809 View (803) 408-4809
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Transforming Lives Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience, purpose, and clarity. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and humanistic traditions to tailor treatment to your unique needs and preferences. I recognize the importance of creating a safe and affirming space where clients of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, can feel seen, heard, and valued. I am committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, prejudice, and bias.
I am passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience, purpose, and clarity. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and humanistic traditions to tailor treatment to your unique needs and preferences. I recognize the importance of creating a safe and affirming space where clients of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, can feel seen, heard, and valued. I am committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, prejudice, and bias.
(803) 866-7985 View (803) 866-7985
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Susan E Hardwicke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW-S, CHT, SAP, ADS
Columbia, SC 29205
I work with a wide variety of clients such as relationship issues; trauma and grief work. I also do hypnotherapy to deal with anxiety,pain management, sports improvement,smoking cessation, weight management , and relaxation, plus many other issues. I also have a degree in addictions to help folks who are in addiction as well as those who want to maintain their sobriety and want balance in their lives.I am a Daniel Amen Affiliate as well as a SAP counselor.
I work with a wide variety of clients such as relationship issues; trauma and grief work. I also do hypnotherapy to deal with anxiety,pain management, sports improvement,smoking cessation, weight management , and relaxation, plus many other issues. I also have a degree in addictions to help folks who are in addiction as well as those who want to maintain their sobriety and want balance in their lives.I am a Daniel Amen Affiliate as well as a SAP counselor.
(803) 450-2401 View (803) 450-2401
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.