Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Houston, TX
Being a parent is hard. We want our children to succeed in all areas of their lives, but sometimes we find ourselves dealing with difficult behaviors, such as defiance, tantrums, and meltdowns. We watch them struggle at home, at school, and with other kids. We talk to our friends, try a range of strategies, and still feel lost when all the traditional approaches don't help. That's why our experienced therapists are so glad that we can offer Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an extremely effective evidence-based treatment designed to help you connect with your child and reduce behavior problems and distress in 3-4 months.
Being a parent is hard. We want our children to succeed in all areas of their lives, but sometimes we find ourselves dealing with difficult behaviors, such as defiance, tantrums, and meltdowns. We watch them struggle at home, at school, and with other kids. We talk to our friends, try a range of strategies, and still feel lost when all the traditional approaches don't help. That's why our experienced therapists are so glad that we can offer Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an extremely effective evidence-based treatment designed to help you connect with your child and reduce behavior problems and distress in 3-4 months.
I have been in practice for 30 years in the Houston area. My specialty is Educatonal Psychology, with a specialization in the assessment of children, adolescents and young adults.
I have helped many students become aware of their ability and plan for their educational future.
I have been in practice for 30 years in the Houston area. My specialty is Educatonal Psychology, with a specialization in the assessment of children, adolescents and young adults.
I have helped many students become aware of their ability and plan for their educational future.
It's difficult raising kids who aren't understood at school. Neurodivergent kids need a different kind of parenting and sometimes family, friends, and schools don't feel support leaving parents alone and stressed.
Therapy helps children, teens, and families understand behavior through the lens of brain development, emotional regulation, and connection. My work is grounded in the belief that we aren’t building people—we’re growing brains. When children feel safe, understood, and supported, their natural capacity for growth begins to emerge.
It's difficult raising kids who aren't understood at school. Neurodivergent kids need a different kind of parenting and sometimes family, friends, and schools don't feel support leaving parents alone and stressed.
Therapy helps children, teens, and families understand behavior through the lens of brain development, emotional regulation, and connection. My work is grounded in the belief that we aren’t building people—we’re growing brains. When children feel safe, understood, and supported, their natural capacity for growth begins to emerge.
As an adult there comes a time when emotions can defy logic and we exceed our ability to reason through and remedy how we are feeling on our own. Similarly, there are times when even the most supportive parent can reach an impasse and need additional support for their child; especially when children are engaging in difficult, overwhelming and even triggering behaviors.
As an adult there comes a time when emotions can defy logic and we exceed our ability to reason through and remedy how we are feeling on our own. Similarly, there are times when even the most supportive parent can reach an impasse and need additional support for their child; especially when children are engaging in difficult, overwhelming and even triggering behaviors.
Greetings and thanks for giving me the opportunity to describe my therapy practice! My approach is one where I see myself as a guide alongside you in your journey toward reaching your goals. You are the expert on yourself! I see my role in our therapeutic relationship as being able to help aid you in feeling understood, gaining insight, and learning new skills to manage the challenges you are going through and will go through in the future.
Greetings and thanks for giving me the opportunity to describe my therapy practice! My approach is one where I see myself as a guide alongside you in your journey toward reaching your goals. You are the expert on yourself! I see my role in our therapeutic relationship as being able to help aid you in feeling understood, gaining insight, and learning new skills to manage the challenges you are going through and will go through in the future.
My main goal is to be a supportive figure who is willing to listen and work together to navigate life. I specialize working with adult individuals, families, children, adolescents and young adults. From working at Menninger Clinic to the public health care system in the greater Houston area, I have a diverse understanding of people from all walks of life.
My main goal is to be a supportive figure who is willing to listen and work together to navigate life. I specialize working with adult individuals, families, children, adolescents and young adults. From working at Menninger Clinic to the public health care system in the greater Houston area, I have a diverse understanding of people from all walks of life.
I have proven ability to connect with clients from various backgrounds, providing empathetic, culturally sensitive, and individualized care. I am committed to empowering clients through evidence-based practices and fostering a supportive therapeutic environment to achieve their personal goals.
I have proven ability to connect with clients from various backgrounds, providing empathetic, culturally sensitive, and individualized care. I am committed to empowering clients through evidence-based practices and fostering a supportive therapeutic environment to achieve their personal goals.
I am a collaborative counselor guiding individuals, couples, and families toward profound growth. My practice is built on the belief that acceptance is the key to confronting difficult truths and finding lasting healing. I provide a warm, direct space for you to find your voice and achieve your goals. Counseling is a collaborative process focused on self-discovery. We confront difficult truths because acceptance is key to genuine growth and healing. Strong emotions, including distress, are common; we process these feelings together. Success depends on our shared effort toward insight and lasting change.
I am a collaborative counselor guiding individuals, couples, and families toward profound growth. My practice is built on the belief that acceptance is the key to confronting difficult truths and finding lasting healing. I provide a warm, direct space for you to find your voice and achieve your goals. Counseling is a collaborative process focused on self-discovery. We confront difficult truths because acceptance is key to genuine growth and healing. Strong emotions, including distress, are common; we process these feelings together. Success depends on our shared effort toward insight and lasting change.
Connecting with and supporting individuals across different life stages has been the heart of my work. My practice is centered on creating a comfortable and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. When working with children and adolescents I utilize age-appropriate and engaging therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of concerns, fostering their emotional growth, social skills, and overall well-being. I also believe in the importance of collaboration with parents and caregivers to create a cohesive support system.
Connecting with and supporting individuals across different life stages has been the heart of my work. My practice is centered on creating a comfortable and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. When working with children and adolescents I utilize age-appropriate and engaging therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of concerns, fostering their emotional growth, social skills, and overall well-being. I also believe in the importance of collaboration with parents and caregivers to create a cohesive support system.
Hi, my name is Dr. Smith and I'm a clinical psychologist licensed in Texas, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, and Illinois. I have nearly two decades of experience working with people from all walks of life, and I'm passionate about brining lasting peace to the clients in my practice. I work as a clinical director with WellQor, where I see clients and also oversee a diverse team of mental health professionals. Our diverse skillsets and perspectives make us uniquely suited to help anyone who comes to us asking for help. Whether it be anxiety, depression, trauma, or something else entirely, I would be honored to help you.
Hi, my name is Dr. Smith and I'm a clinical psychologist licensed in Texas, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, and Illinois. I have nearly two decades of experience working with people from all walks of life, and I'm passionate about brining lasting peace to the clients in my practice. I work as a clinical director with WellQor, where I see clients and also oversee a diverse team of mental health professionals. Our diverse skillsets and perspectives make us uniquely suited to help anyone who comes to us asking for help. Whether it be anxiety, depression, trauma, or something else entirely, I would be honored to help you.
My goal is to help provide you with the insights and tools you need to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors. Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just believe that there should be more to life, I can help you identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding and enjoyable life.
My goal is to help provide you with the insights and tools you need to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors. Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just believe that there should be more to life, I can help you identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding and enjoyable life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas and Illinois, providing teletherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. In addition to my LCSW, I am a Certified Case Manager (CCM) with advanced training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders PMADs, offering dedicated support throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Through I Pressed On Therapy for Resilient Futures, PLLC, I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, career stress, women’s wellness, PMAD, and emotional regulation.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas and Illinois, providing teletherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. In addition to my LCSW, I am a Certified Case Manager (CCM) with advanced training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders PMADs, offering dedicated support throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Through I Pressed On Therapy for Resilient Futures, PLLC, I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, career stress, women’s wellness, PMAD, and emotional regulation.
30+ years of experience working with kids 7+, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and retired folks. Provides suicide survivor, and other sudden death trauma-recovery services, cognitive behavioral, and insight-oriented therapy to sex, physical, emotional abuse survivors. Ms. Layne has extensive experience working in juvenile justice, family court systems, and w/psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners and physicians' assistants re: medication management issues.
30+ years of experience working with kids 7+, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and retired folks. Provides suicide survivor, and other sudden death trauma-recovery services, cognitive behavioral, and insight-oriented therapy to sex, physical, emotional abuse survivors. Ms. Layne has extensive experience working in juvenile justice, family court systems, and w/psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners and physicians' assistants re: medication management issues.
I am devoted to working with children (9-12 years old), adolescents, and adults who are navigating personal challenges and transitions. Life can be stressful, and for most of us it is very difficult to ask for help when we are feeling alone with our thoughts. This is why I have built my practice off of a client-centered perspective where I value your time and effort during our sessions. We will collaborate together, and build off of your strengths in order to identify healthy coping strategies that are conducive to your lifestyle. In turn, this will help you to accomplish personal goals and improve your quality of life.
I am devoted to working with children (9-12 years old), adolescents, and adults who are navigating personal challenges and transitions. Life can be stressful, and for most of us it is very difficult to ask for help when we are feeling alone with our thoughts. This is why I have built my practice off of a client-centered perspective where I value your time and effort during our sessions. We will collaborate together, and build off of your strengths in order to identify healthy coping strategies that are conducive to your lifestyle. In turn, this will help you to accomplish personal goals and improve your quality of life.
Anxiety can feel relentless. Constant overthinking, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, perfectionism, or a mind that never slows down can leave you exhausted. I help adults navigating anxiety disorders, OCD, chronic stress, perfectionism, and fear of failure find relief, regain confidence, and experience greater calm, clarity, and control.
Anxiety can feel relentless. Constant overthinking, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, perfectionism, or a mind that never slows down can leave you exhausted. I help adults navigating anxiety disorders, OCD, chronic stress, perfectionism, and fear of failure find relief, regain confidence, and experience greater calm, clarity, and control.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating a season of change that feels heavier than expected? I work with individuals who are seeking clarity and practical tools to feel more grounded and confident in their lives. I specialize in ADHD and neurodiversity affirming support, anxiety, depression, and life transitions such as career shifts, relationship changes, motherhood, or identity exploration. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique strengths and challenges, there’s no one size fits all here. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can be authentically you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating a season of change that feels heavier than expected? I work with individuals who are seeking clarity and practical tools to feel more grounded and confident in their lives. I specialize in ADHD and neurodiversity affirming support, anxiety, depression, and life transitions such as career shifts, relationship changes, motherhood, or identity exploration. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique strengths and challenges, there’s no one size fits all here. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can be authentically you.
Dr. Carol J. Nunn - Vast Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LSOTP, LCDC, SAP
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77060
Oftentimes, the main purpose for seeking counseling is to relieve the stress and anxiety of current circumstance in order to lead a more productive lifestyle. The clients I serve present issues relating to behavioral health, alcohol and drug use, and deviant sexual behavior. My goal is to assist clients in identifying how daily choices can lead to situations that require professional interventions.
Oftentimes, the main purpose for seeking counseling is to relieve the stress and anxiety of current circumstance in order to lead a more productive lifestyle. The clients I serve present issues relating to behavioral health, alcohol and drug use, and deviant sexual behavior. My goal is to assist clients in identifying how daily choices can lead to situations that require professional interventions.
You are not meant to walk this path alone. I am here to meet you with empathy, to listen deeply to your heart, and to walk beside you as you move toward the wholeness and purpose God has designed for you. There comes a moment in every journey when the heart whispers, “It’s time.” If you are here, something within you is gently reaching for healing, clarity, or renewal. You may not see it yet, but there is a quiet strength inside you, placed there by God, calling you forward. Your story matters. Your pain matters. And every step you’ve taken, has shaped the resilience you carry within you, today.
You are not meant to walk this path alone. I am here to meet you with empathy, to listen deeply to your heart, and to walk beside you as you move toward the wholeness and purpose God has designed for you. There comes a moment in every journey when the heart whispers, “It’s time.” If you are here, something within you is gently reaching for healing, clarity, or renewal. You may not see it yet, but there is a quiet strength inside you, placed there by God, calling you forward. Your story matters. Your pain matters. And every step you’ve taken, has shaped the resilience you carry within you, today.
Ellie Mental Health in Houston Clear Lake, Texas isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Ellie Mental Health in Houston Clear Lake, Texas isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
"If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude" –Maya Angelou. Change will always be a constant in our lives, but many struggle to accept it. Whether it's our attitude, mood, thoughts, or even habits and behaviors, when we decide to change, the process can be challenging and confusing, and sometimes hard to know where to start. That's where I come in. My mission is to support clients on their journey towards change, empower them to see possibility and purpose through goal setting, and to help them navigate life struggles in a healthy way by learning and applying appropriate coping skills.
"If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude" –Maya Angelou. Change will always be a constant in our lives, but many struggle to accept it. Whether it's our attitude, mood, thoughts, or even habits and behaviors, when we decide to change, the process can be challenging and confusing, and sometimes hard to know where to start. That's where I come in. My mission is to support clients on their journey towards change, empower them to see possibility and purpose through goal setting, and to help them navigate life struggles in a healthy way by learning and applying appropriate coping skills.
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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.