Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Dallas, TX
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Heidi Fixler-Verges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am experienced in working with mood disorders, anxiety disorders,
oppositional
behaviors, emotional regulation, and family conflict.
Have you been searching for a therapist who truly connects with your preteen or teen? You’ve tried different things, but the communication, relationships, and interactions in your family are just discouraging and frustrating. You’ve tried therapy before, and even considered more intensive treatment like inpatient or residential options for your child. You don’t know what else to do. You are not alone. It is possible for your child to launch making changes within themselves and in their relationships. Family harmony can be a reality.

Jovaria Baig
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCDC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Have you ever felt sad? Anxious? Nervous? lonely? Have you ever had severe racing thoughts? Well, I have experience working with: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD,
Oppositional
defiance, Relationship Issues, Suicidal, self harm, Bipolar, Alcohol and Drug related issues, Trauma, Domestic Violence issues, Multi-cultural issues, and Addiction related issues.
I help individuals understand and cope with issues such as struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, and loss/grief. I have helped adolescents, college students, and adults with diagnosis such as Bipolar I disorder, Severe Depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The clients I saw said I am helpful, encouraging, and witty. I am very understanding, empathize, and utilize CBT, family therapy, feminist therapy, and Gottman Marriage Therapy. Pain, hurt, loss, and suffering are not emotions you have to go through alone. I am here and You are Not alone! Please call or email me I am accepting all new clients.

ACE T. Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have an excellent record of successful work on several disorders including Depression, Anxiety/Phobia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Anger, Grief, & ADHD/ADD, Addiction, Behavioral Issues, Eating Disorders, Life Coaching, Marital and Premarital, Obesity,
Oppositional
Defiance, Parenting, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, & Self-Harming.
My mission is to help all my clients make quality improvements in their lives. I have years of experience in individual, family, couple, and group counseling. I integrate several forms of psychotherapy approaches such as Internal Family System, BrainSpotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TB-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more, to tailor treatment to my clients' individual needs. My intervention styles and commitment to my clients' total wellness help them achieve the successful resolution of their underlying issues and traumatic reactions.

Center For Social Success
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
Dr Susan Istre and her staff of licensed therapists have extensive experience treating childhood disorders like ADHD/LD, Autism Spectrum, unipolar and bipolar depression, aggression, anxiety,
oppositional
behavior, attachment disorders, and social skill problems. We help parents develop positive behavior plans to reduce behavior difficulties at home and school. Marital and other family relationship issues are also addressed. We use a short term, cognitive behavioral approach to provide practical advise and proven strategies to help resolve problems as quickly and efficiently as possible. We routinely use puppies as pet assisted therapists to improve children's enjoyment and compliance. Come see us! We can help!
Waitlist for new clients

A Bridge Above Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
She has experience with anxiety, PTSD, depression,
ODD
and mood disorders.
Accepting new clients! Therapy is a journey of discovery, and never one size fits all. Michelle will walk with you on this journey, meeting you where you are, and assisting you where needed, to get you where you want to be. Talking will only take you so far, the real work begins when you walk out that door/ turn off that video and face the area of concern(s) in your life. Making changes is not easy and everyone has different views and goals. Her job is to help support the client as they align their lifestyle to their goal, and provide a safe place for one to examine one's self and understand one's circumstances.

Dusty L Humes, Ph.D., Clinical & Forensic Svcs
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I had a psychology practice in Austin for 20 years, relocating to Albuquerque in 2012. As an outgrowth of my continuing work with clients from Texas, I have developed a specialty in providing internet therapy. My specialties include eating disorders, complex mood disorders, personality disorders, recovery from narcissistic abuse, and helping families with "failure to launch" young adults. I also provide consultation to parents who are struggling with an
oppositional
adolescent or an adult child with ongoing difficulties. I provide both therapeutic and forensic psychological evaluations.

Jeffrey Selman
Psychologist, PsyD, BCBA-D
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety,
Oppositional
Defiant Disorder, mood disorders, and academic needs related to giftedness and twice exceptionality (2e).
My name is Dr. Jeff Selman and I am a licensed psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and a certified school psychologist. I offer evidence-based telepsychology services to individuals across the lifespan and their families. These services include autism screening and assessment, individual and family therapy, parent behavior management training and coaching, and consultation and training for schools and community agencies. My approach is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy and behavior therapy. My sessions tend to be active, goal-oriented, and engaging. I love the work and welcomes complex and challenging cases.

Elite Style Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified
Verified
* Anger Management, Behavioral issued, coping skills, stress, depression, emotional disturbance, parenting issues, women issues, male issues, drug issues, concurrent disorders, relationship issues,
oppositional
refinance, bipolar disorders, borderline disorders, child or adolescent behaviorals, mood disorders, criminal addicted behaviorals.
I am passionate, motivated, and interested in happy others. I am ex-military, an ex-dual military, and a dependent wife with children. I have experience with helping with military issues, depression, parenting issues, marriage counseling, individual sessions, anxiety, grief, trauma, drug abuse, PTSD, bipolar, borderline personality, and other mental health disorders. I am doing Zoom and telecounseling at the time. This means I can serve all of Texas via telecounseling not just Mansfield. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=barbara+smith-Jordan&crid=YTT9FORJBQRC&sprefix=barbara+smith-jordan%2Caps%2C306&ref=nb_sb_noss

Rachel Kelley
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Rachel has experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, marital dissatisfaction, delayed cognitive development, general social skills, personality disorders, mood regulation, ADHD/ADD,
ODD
, behavioral issues at (school, work, and home), etc.
Rachel has primarily worked with children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults (4-35). Individuals seeking counseling from her will instantaneously feel a sense of feeling understood as a result of her kindness, genuineness, and warm smile. She provides a warm, compassionate, safe environment that focuses on helping individuals to identify areas that are hindering their happiness, development, and growth. Rachel focuses on the healing process through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which allows individuals to understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all directly connected.

Adriana Kirkindoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
The children that I worked with struggled with issues such as anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, ADHD and
ODD
.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe strengthening your mental health is very important for a happy and healthy lifestyle. Majority of my experience I've spent working in the school system with children ages 3-18.

Jason Volden Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, LCDC-I
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Have you even felt powerless? Maybe you’ve felt it in a relationship, or in your family, or at your job. Maybe sometimes you feel powerless against your own mind. I believe that there’s a deep well of power that exists inside you. All you have to do is find it. I would be honored to take that journey of self-discovery with you. You are far more powerful than you know, and I hope to help you see it.
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Dallas Therapy Associates PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas Therapy Associates (DTA) is a premiere, multi-specialty group mental health practice comprised of uniquely talented therapists who are passionate about their work and are committed to offering the highest-quality mental health treatment and support. DTA providers serve individuals, couples, and families navigating challenges and seeking balance in their life. Our philosophy is to help each individual and family maximize their strengths. We take pride in maintaining a non-judgmental, relaxed, compassionate, and safe environment.

Kairos Counseling & Family Therapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified
Verified
At Kairos Counseling & Family Therapy, we are dedicated to healing the scars that trauma inscribes on hearts, in minds, through behaviors. We understand the fragility of the heart, the dark and winding paths that are possible for the mind to follow, and the effects which play out in the body. Moments that are beyond our comprehension, beyond our control, that play out in a narrative that is not of our choosing.

Wendy Bates
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas Therapy Associates was founded Dr. Bates in 2019. We are a group psychologists who specialize in the treatment of individuals, couples, and families. As a group we consider the study of human development, the mind and human interactions as our passion. Individually we are well versed in a variety of treatment approaches and have a diverse clinical background.
Not accepting new clients

Amy A. Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
I have been a counselor working with children, adults, and families for 25 years. I believe individuals have the strengths and resources to solve challenges in their lives and my job as a counselor is to help you discover how to use them to bring about change. I have worked with survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and have extensive experience working with children with behavioral and emotional issues and supporting parents in these situations. I work effectively with those dealing with depression and anxiety as well as other mental health diagnoses that are causing discomfort.

Sonya Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMFT-S, Prof
Verified
Verified
If your teen is approaching crisis, you are scared, or at your wits end, an in-home family intensive will help your family return to calm. Intensives compress 6 months of weekly family therapy into a few days and provide a deeper and more cohesive result. We have time to explore, understand, learn, and practice in real-time, without a stopwatch. The decision to enter a family intensive may feel like a leap. It is a big commitment of time and resources yet will produce an exponential return on investment for your family and teen, call me at 214.915.0449.

Margery D E Boucher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC-S
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I approach counseling from a whole-person or holistic perspective. We will address your specific needs and find the therapeutic path that is just right for you. We will work on all aspects of your life; collaborating with your doctors, nutritionist, psychiatrist, school etc. to affect the most complete and long-lasting change possible. Uniquely, I offer concierge options for those seeking more in-depth therapeutic services. I also make house-calls and work with individuals and families in a more intensive therapeutic approach to address more sever clinical concerns. This has shown to be helpful in reducing hospitalizations.

Rachel Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
ATTN: I Am Currently Only Accepting New Patients Who Are Interested Primarily In "Message Based Therapy" (Therapeutic Interventions Provided Via A H.I.P.A.A Compliant Messaging Platform). An ideal client voluntarily comes to therapy seeking assistance resolving the struggles they experience which are interfering with their daily functioning. The client is willing to engage in the therapeutic work with their time and energy in the effort to move toward healing.

Sara Pollard
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
Hello! I enjoy helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, postpartum adjustment, and child behavior problems. I especially enjoy working with parents to balance connection and discipline, as well as integrate raising children with work, a relationship, and other aspects of identity. I also provide detailed psychological evaluations with a written report (e.g., to evaluate for ADHD, autism, learning and other emotional or behavioral concerns).

Mazzy Health (Therapy for Teens & Young Adults)
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome to Mazzy Health. We're an evidence-based therapy practice with telehealth appointments available today.
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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.