Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in San Antonio, TX
We are experienced in working with a variety of backgrounds: ADHD, ODD, School Behaviors, Anxiety, Adoption/Blended Families, Parent/Child Relationships, and Trauma backgrounds.
Are you ready to dig deeper with us? We strive to build strong relationships and help dig deeper 'into the roots' of any challenges that you or your family may be experiencing. Our goal is to ensure that all parties feel connected throughout the treatment process as this contributes positively to the progress in and outside of therapy. We pride ourselves on how quick and efficient our setup process is. Whether or not we are the right service for you, we promise to give you a response and strive to make you feel less-alone in your searching process. Our therapists are ready to be a part of your journey.
We are experienced in working with a variety of backgrounds: ADHD, ODD, School Behaviors, Anxiety, Adoption/Blended Families, Parent/Child Relationships, and Trauma backgrounds.
Are you ready to dig deeper with us? We strive to build strong relationships and help dig deeper 'into the roots' of any challenges that you or your family may be experiencing. Our goal is to ensure that all parties feel connected throughout the treatment process as this contributes positively to the progress in and outside of therapy. We pride ourselves on how quick and efficient our setup process is. Whether or not we are the right service for you, we promise to give you a response and strive to make you feel less-alone in your searching process. Our therapists are ready to be a part of your journey.
In today's fast-paced, high-pressure world, it's so easy to become overwhelmed by everyday demands and stressors that disconnect from what matters most. You find yourself so focused on meeting the needs and expectations of others that you neglect your own self-care an personal fulfillment and find it hard to show up for the people you love. Prioritizing your well-being and is a vital first step in reclaiming a sense of purpose and experiencing true joy. Together, we can craft a personalized plan to help you or your loved one unlock your full potential, cultivate lasting change, and achieve the sense of self-fulfillment you deserve.
In today's fast-paced, high-pressure world, it's so easy to become overwhelmed by everyday demands and stressors that disconnect from what matters most. You find yourself so focused on meeting the needs and expectations of others that you neglect your own self-care an personal fulfillment and find it hard to show up for the people you love. Prioritizing your well-being and is a vital first step in reclaiming a sense of purpose and experiencing true joy. Together, we can craft a personalized plan to help you or your loved one unlock your full potential, cultivate lasting change, and achieve the sense of self-fulfillment you deserve.
Sylvia Vargas, M.A., LPC, CART
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CART
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229
Welcome! You may be here because you feel the need and/or want to talk with a therapist to get help with problems that are bothering you or keeping you from being successful in important areas in your life. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, I work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Some issues I may be able to help with include: adjustments in life, life traumas, anger management, stress management, behavioral issues, family conflicts and relational problems.
Welcome! You may be here because you feel the need and/or want to talk with a therapist to get help with problems that are bothering you or keeping you from being successful in important areas in your life. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, I work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Some issues I may be able to help with include: adjustments in life, life traumas, anger management, stress management, behavioral issues, family conflicts and relational problems.
Hello! My name is Richard. I am a California-licensed marriage and family therapist. I use straightforward evidence-based practices to reduce areas of emotional and psychological distress. I ensure all my clients feel heard, understood, and respected. My goal is to collaborate together and help you heal and thrive for years to come. My approach to therapy utilizes Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, Trauma Focused, Solution Focused, Contextual Family Therapy, Bowenian Family Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Gottman Therapy.
Hello! My name is Richard. I am a California-licensed marriage and family therapist. I use straightforward evidence-based practices to reduce areas of emotional and psychological distress. I ensure all my clients feel heard, understood, and respected. My goal is to collaborate together and help you heal and thrive for years to come. My approach to therapy utilizes Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, Trauma Focused, Solution Focused, Contextual Family Therapy, Bowenian Family Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Gottman Therapy.
Do you have a teenager that has you thinking "what am I doing wrong?" or "they seem to always be in a bad mood, no matter what I do." Well you are not alone, and those thoughts are all a little too common. Understanding teenagers can be difficult, as they struggle with challenges and trials they do not fully understand themselves. If you would like help, I invite you to call and find out how Stellar Counseling can help you and your teen have a more open relationship and understanding them on a new level.
Do you have a teenager that has you thinking "what am I doing wrong?" or "they seem to always be in a bad mood, no matter what I do." Well you are not alone, and those thoughts are all a little too common. Understanding teenagers can be difficult, as they struggle with challenges and trials they do not fully understand themselves. If you would like help, I invite you to call and find out how Stellar Counseling can help you and your teen have a more open relationship and understanding them on a new level.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) with over 15 years’ experience working with adults, adolescents and their families. Life comes with struggles, but these struggles don't have to become who we are. I believe we all find our own ways of coping and healing, but sometimes we need additional support to help us make healthy decisions.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) with over 15 years’ experience working with adults, adolescents and their families. Life comes with struggles, but these struggles don't have to become who we are. I believe we all find our own ways of coping and healing, but sometimes we need additional support to help us make healthy decisions.
It is my honor to support clients navigating significant life challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflicts, trauma, and feelings of unfulfillment. Together, we create a supportive environment to explore thoughts, gain insight, and develop effective coping strategies. Focusing is on helping you set goals that enhance self-awareness and foster a greater sense of well-being and joy. Offering individualized and family counseling, tailored to your needs and desired outcomes.
It is my honor to support clients navigating significant life challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflicts, trauma, and feelings of unfulfillment. Together, we create a supportive environment to explore thoughts, gain insight, and develop effective coping strategies. Focusing is on helping you set goals that enhance self-awareness and foster a greater sense of well-being and joy. Offering individualized and family counseling, tailored to your needs and desired outcomes.
Brenda Martinez Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LSOTP
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
I have always been interested in the effects of trauma on one's life. Trauma has many effects that most don't consider. I have learned how to assist people in creating a loved life in spite of any trauma they have experienced.
I have always been interested in the effects of trauma on one's life. Trauma has many effects that most don't consider. I have learned how to assist people in creating a loved life in spite of any trauma they have experienced.
Uche Chukwureh Emdr Brainspotting Kap Intensive
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EMDR, BSP, KAP, SSP
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am focused on offering customized intensive work with EMDR, Brainspotting and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. With EMDR, Brainspotting and KAP focused intensives, the primary goal is to leave you with the emotions, understanding, and perspectives that will lead to healthy and useful behaviors and interactions. These evidence-based therapy approaches also focuses on helping improve sleep, performance in your business and sports. It also allows one to address habits and urges that impede growth. Come let's build a full and meaningful life together!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am focused on offering customized intensive work with EMDR, Brainspotting and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. With EMDR, Brainspotting and KAP focused intensives, the primary goal is to leave you with the emotions, understanding, and perspectives that will lead to healthy and useful behaviors and interactions. These evidence-based therapy approaches also focuses on helping improve sleep, performance in your business and sports. It also allows one to address habits and urges that impede growth. Come let's build a full and meaningful life together!
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from carrying things alone? Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, or depression, you're likely seeking clarity and relief. You may not know where to start—just that something needs to change. I help individuals across the lifespan move through pain and into healing. Together, we’ll explore what’s not working and build tools that do—so you can feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from carrying things alone? Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, or depression, you're likely seeking clarity and relief. You may not know where to start—just that something needs to change. I help individuals across the lifespan move through pain and into healing. Together, we’ll explore what’s not working and build tools that do—so you can feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment.
I completed the following degrees, licenses, & certifications to provide comprehensive care for clients: Registered Nurse, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board-Certified Faith-Based Therapist, Psychology Graduate, Licensed Minister, & Certified Life/Wellness Coach. I am fundamentally motivated to lead others to overcome challenges & odds as I serve them by offering advice, education, treatment & emotional support helping to make an impact that produces positive substantial changes in their lives. In addition, I utilize labs and licensed pharmaceutical-grade nutraceuticals to help my clients achieve better health.
I completed the following degrees, licenses, & certifications to provide comprehensive care for clients: Registered Nurse, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board-Certified Faith-Based Therapist, Psychology Graduate, Licensed Minister, & Certified Life/Wellness Coach. I am fundamentally motivated to lead others to overcome challenges & odds as I serve them by offering advice, education, treatment & emotional support helping to make an impact that produces positive substantial changes in their lives. In addition, I utilize labs and licensed pharmaceutical-grade nutraceuticals to help my clients achieve better health.
Hello, I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I earned my Master’s degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and provide therapeutic support to individuals aged three and up. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Hello, I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I earned my Master’s degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and provide therapeutic support to individuals aged three and up. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
As a mental health counselor, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. Through my experience, I have facilitated group therapy sessions, conducted individual/couples/family counseling sessions, and implemented evidence-based interventions to help clients overcome various mental health issues.
As a mental health counselor, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. Through my experience, I have facilitated group therapy sessions, conducted individual/couples/family counseling sessions, and implemented evidence-based interventions to help clients overcome various mental health issues.
I specialize in helping kids and adolescents, including those with ADHD, ODD, anxiety, and impulse control challenges.
I understand that life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. I’m here to listen, support, and help you build the skills needed to overcome difficulties. When you're ready, reach out and let’s start your journey toward healing and growth together.
I specialize in helping kids and adolescents, including those with ADHD, ODD, anxiety, and impulse control challenges.
I understand that life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. I’m here to listen, support, and help you build the skills needed to overcome difficulties. When you're ready, reach out and let’s start your journey toward healing and growth together.
I am a therapist who is empathetic, caring, and considerate. I can help you no matter how big or how little the situation or problem is. I have spent over half of my life helping people and truly believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I work with individuals, couples, same sex, and anyone wanting to be rid of pain or sorrow. I am here to help you. A call to my office is the first step.
I am a therapist who is empathetic, caring, and considerate. I can help you no matter how big or how little the situation or problem is. I have spent over half of my life helping people and truly believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I work with individuals, couples, same sex, and anyone wanting to be rid of pain or sorrow. I am here to help you. A call to my office is the first step.
Search no more! You have found the one you are looking for, Ha! I have always had a passion for helping people, and I found that niche within mental health. There is something about being able to connect with those who are curious, eager, resistant, and even ambivalent to change. Let me be transparent. Therapy takes a lot of hard work, vulnerability, and dedication, but I am willing to follow through to the end with you if that is what you are seeking. It's kind of my thing.
Are you an aspiring or newly licensed counselor seeking expert supervision on your journey to licensure? LPC-S here ready to help!
Search no more! You have found the one you are looking for, Ha! I have always had a passion for helping people, and I found that niche within mental health. There is something about being able to connect with those who are curious, eager, resistant, and even ambivalent to change. Let me be transparent. Therapy takes a lot of hard work, vulnerability, and dedication, but I am willing to follow through to the end with you if that is what you are seeking. It's kind of my thing.
Are you an aspiring or newly licensed counselor seeking expert supervision on your journey to licensure? LPC-S here ready to help!
I practice through a client centered lens acknowledging and validating each person’s experience so they can take control of their narrative. My experience has been working with children, adolescents, and adults through various mental health issues. I work with clients in a non-directive approach promoting a safe space for them to take ownership of their own story using CBT, DBT, play therapy for children, and strengths-based approaches. I also provide psychotherapy in Spanish to serve the Latino community. I am available to meet each person where they are in their healing process.
I practice through a client centered lens acknowledging and validating each person’s experience so they can take control of their narrative. My experience has been working with children, adolescents, and adults through various mental health issues. I work with clients in a non-directive approach promoting a safe space for them to take ownership of their own story using CBT, DBT, play therapy for children, and strengths-based approaches. I also provide psychotherapy in Spanish to serve the Latino community. I am available to meet each person where they are in their healing process.
Life is a journey and everyone's trial and tribulations are different. In life, it is inevitable that change occurs and that can be an overwhelming venture to embark on alone. I can be a tool and a resource for you during your time of need. I am passionate about helping others; it is a calling in my life. As Elisabeth Kubler-Ross stated, "Beautiful people do not just happen." Ross's statement has always sparked a fire within me, as I know from personal and professional experience that strength comes from within and growth comes from pain, sometimes we just need a little help.
Life is a journey and everyone's trial and tribulations are different. In life, it is inevitable that change occurs and that can be an overwhelming venture to embark on alone. I can be a tool and a resource for you during your time of need. I am passionate about helping others; it is a calling in my life. As Elisabeth Kubler-Ross stated, "Beautiful people do not just happen." Ross's statement has always sparked a fire within me, as I know from personal and professional experience that strength comes from within and growth comes from pain, sometimes we just need a little help.
I have 30 years experience working with people who are dealing with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, trauma, self-image, and any stresses related to race or sexual identity/orientation. I also work with couples of all backgrounds on improving communication, problem solving, and intimacy issues.
I have 30 years experience working with people who are dealing with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, trauma, self-image, and any stresses related to race or sexual identity/orientation. I also work with couples of all backgrounds on improving communication, problem solving, and intimacy issues.
Hello, My name is Christy Rivas, LCSW. I take a non-judgmental stance when assisting others and together we can work to achieve goals and move past challenges you may be faced with. I like to use a cognitive behavioral therapy approach along with solution focus and strength-based when helping my clients.
Hello, My name is Christy Rivas, LCSW. I take a non-judgmental stance when assisting others and together we can work to achieve goals and move past challenges you may be faced with. I like to use a cognitive behavioral therapy approach along with solution focus and strength-based when helping my clients.
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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.