Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Richmond, VA
Looking for a therapist who listens, is consistent, and cares? Look no further! Your goals are important to us, and we want to hear you out!
Looking for a therapist who listens, is consistent, and cares? Look no further! Your goals are important to us, and we want to hear you out!
Families served by Outside the Box Behavioral Services in Florida and Sorella Behavioral Solutions in Arizona are seeking meaningful, lasting behavior change—not just compliance. Many face challenges with communication, emotional regulation, daily routines, and independence that affect home, school, and community life. Caregivers want support that honors their culture, explains the why, and builds confidence through structure, compassion, and teamwork. Our ideal clients are ages 2–18 with goals in communication, social skills, self-help, school readiness, safety, and functional independence across settings.
Families served by Outside the Box Behavioral Services in Florida and Sorella Behavioral Solutions in Arizona are seeking meaningful, lasting behavior change—not just compliance. Many face challenges with communication, emotional regulation, daily routines, and independence that affect home, school, and community life. Caregivers want support that honors their culture, explains the why, and builds confidence through structure, compassion, and teamwork. Our ideal clients are ages 2–18 with goals in communication, social skills, self-help, school readiness, safety, and functional independence across settings.
We help pre-teen through young adults (11-19) with ADHD, ODD, school behavior challenges, and emotional outbursts.
We specialize in helping to manage behavioral and emotional challenges using compassionate, evidence-based care. Our licensed team provides outpatient therapy and parent training to build emotional regulation, improve communication, and strengthen relationships for lasting change.
We help pre-teen through young adults (11-19) with ADHD, ODD, school behavior challenges, and emotional outbursts.
We specialize in helping to manage behavioral and emotional challenges using compassionate, evidence-based care. Our licensed team provides outpatient therapy and parent training to build emotional regulation, improve communication, and strengthen relationships for lasting change.
Hello! I am here to serve you. Let me assist you in being happier and most successful. I enjoy listening to individuals and helping them to solve issues or address any concerns they may have. Life can be full of stressors and we just need a listening ear or a helping hand! I am that person. I get it and can relate to you. I want everyone to win! Contact me if you need to talk, gain some insight or want some help! I am here for children, adolescents and adults. I believe in you!
Hello! I am here to serve you. Let me assist you in being happier and most successful. I enjoy listening to individuals and helping them to solve issues or address any concerns they may have. Life can be full of stressors and we just need a listening ear or a helping hand! I am that person. I get it and can relate to you. I want everyone to win! Contact me if you need to talk, gain some insight or want some help! I am here for children, adolescents and adults. I believe in you!
Hi! For the past twelve years I've helped adults, adolescents, and families overcome overwhelming life stressors, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I offer a listening ear as well as insights when that would be helpful for you. Most of all, I assist people from every walk of life in making positive changes that best match their personal values. So often we know that something needs to change but we're not sure where to begin. Maybe you're searching for a place to freely unpack your feelings about yourself. Or perhaps you need time to reflect on your life or relationships.
Hi! For the past twelve years I've helped adults, adolescents, and families overcome overwhelming life stressors, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I offer a listening ear as well as insights when that would be helpful for you. Most of all, I assist people from every walk of life in making positive changes that best match their personal values. So often we know that something needs to change but we're not sure where to begin. Maybe you're searching for a place to freely unpack your feelings about yourself. Or perhaps you need time to reflect on your life or relationships.
Amy Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23230
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 9 years. My background and experiences include work in the public school systems, child welfare systems (child protective services, adoptions, and foster care), private counseling center for adolescents and families, therapeutic recreational services, intensive in-home counseling, and an emergency diagnostic residential facility. I have experience working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, grief & loss, divorce, single parenting, job loss, family conflict, stress, domestic violence, substance abuse, and crisis situations. If you are currently in crisis call 911.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 9 years. My background and experiences include work in the public school systems, child welfare systems (child protective services, adoptions, and foster care), private counseling center for adolescents and families, therapeutic recreational services, intensive in-home counseling, and an emergency diagnostic residential facility. I have experience working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, grief & loss, divorce, single parenting, job loss, family conflict, stress, domestic violence, substance abuse, and crisis situations. If you are currently in crisis call 911.
Life transitions can feel overwhelming—even when change is positive. I work with individuals and couples who are navigating life transitions, women’s issues, emotional distress, and relationship stress. Whether you’re adjusting to a new chapter, feeling disconnected from your partner, or trying to find clarity during a time of change, therapy can be a steady place to land. My approach is relational, strengths-oriented, and solution-focused. Sessions feel collaborative, helping clients build resilience, strengthen communication, and create healthier patterns.
Life transitions can feel overwhelming—even when change is positive. I work with individuals and couples who are navigating life transitions, women’s issues, emotional distress, and relationship stress. Whether you’re adjusting to a new chapter, feeling disconnected from your partner, or trying to find clarity during a time of change, therapy can be a steady place to land. My approach is relational, strengths-oriented, and solution-focused. Sessions feel collaborative, helping clients build resilience, strengthen communication, and create healthier patterns.
My counseling approach with clients of all ages emphasizes developing positive self-esteem and living with purpose. My person-centered style inspires discovery, growth, and healing through reflective listening and encouragement. My philosophy is that illness becomes wellness when togetherness is a key factor.
My counseling approach with clients of all ages emphasizes developing positive self-esteem and living with purpose. My person-centered style inspires discovery, growth, and healing through reflective listening and encouragement. My philosophy is that illness becomes wellness when togetherness is a key factor.
When your child is struggling, whether they are acting out, shutting down, or feeling overwhelmed, it can be hard to know how to help. Teens and adults can feel just as stuck, dealing with anxiety, stress, or feeling disconnected from themselves. I work with children, teens, and adults in Richmond, Virginia who are navigating anxiety, grief, family challenges, life transitions, and relationship stress. I also support teens facing intense emotions, identity questions, or self-harm, and adults who want to build healthier boundaries, stronger relationships, and more confidence in themselves.
When your child is struggling, whether they are acting out, shutting down, or feeling overwhelmed, it can be hard to know how to help. Teens and adults can feel just as stuck, dealing with anxiety, stress, or feeling disconnected from themselves. I work with children, teens, and adults in Richmond, Virginia who are navigating anxiety, grief, family challenges, life transitions, and relationship stress. I also support teens facing intense emotions, identity questions, or self-harm, and adults who want to build healthier boundaries, stronger relationships, and more confidence in themselves.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is experienced, empathic, supportive, and committed to the services being provided. I believe in making a difference by meeting the clients where they are when coming in for services. I considers myself to be your guide as you are the leader. I believe everyone deserves to live their life to their fullest potential. For the past 4 years I have provided mental health services to a diverse population. I have provided services to adults, pre-teens, and children. My goal for the clients is to feel comfortable and safe to speak openly about what is happening.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is experienced, empathic, supportive, and committed to the services being provided. I believe in making a difference by meeting the clients where they are when coming in for services. I considers myself to be your guide as you are the leader. I believe everyone deserves to live their life to their fullest potential. For the past 4 years I have provided mental health services to a diverse population. I have provided services to adults, pre-teens, and children. My goal for the clients is to feel comfortable and safe to speak openly about what is happening.
I earned a B.A. in Psychology from Maryville College, an M.A. in Counseling from Liberty University, and an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University American School of Professional Psychology. With more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I have worked as a Juvenile Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, and clinician/counselor for incarcerated youth. I have also supported individuals with a wide range of clinical mental health concerns through individual, group, and family counseling. I am committed to creating a supportive, compassionate environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
I earned a B.A. in Psychology from Maryville College, an M.A. in Counseling from Liberty University, and an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University American School of Professional Psychology. With more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I have worked as a Juvenile Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, and clinician/counselor for incarcerated youth. I have also supported individuals with a wide range of clinical mental health concerns through individual, group, and family counseling. I am committed to creating a supportive, compassionate environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
If you or your teen/child is struggling with anxiety, worry, concerns around identity, body image issues, feelings of hopelessness, or difficulty following directions, I can help. We will develop a collaborative, warm, and solution-focused relationship to help you feel better about yourself and your future. My goal is to help you and your child feel more confident, grounded, and secure in who they are and in their relationships.
If you or your teen/child is struggling with anxiety, worry, concerns around identity, body image issues, feelings of hopelessness, or difficulty following directions, I can help. We will develop a collaborative, warm, and solution-focused relationship to help you feel better about yourself and your future. My goal is to help you and your child feel more confident, grounded, and secure in who they are and in their relationships.
Charlie Vee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II, IFS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Vee uses a trauma informed lens working with the intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, and marginalized populations dealing with ARFID, CPTSD, dissociative disorders, chronic illnesses and chronic pain. Vee works with dissociative disorders and complex trauma clients to help heal past wounds to help you get back to your life, and be able to thrive. Vee strives to help marginalized populations by using both personal experience and professional expertise to ensure the best care possible. Vee can provide gender affirming letters for surgery or hormones, as needed. Vee also provides KAP in person for clients in Vienna.
Vee uses a trauma informed lens working with the intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, and marginalized populations dealing with ARFID, CPTSD, dissociative disorders, chronic illnesses and chronic pain. Vee works with dissociative disorders and complex trauma clients to help heal past wounds to help you get back to your life, and be able to thrive. Vee strives to help marginalized populations by using both personal experience and professional expertise to ensure the best care possible. Vee can provide gender affirming letters for surgery or hormones, as needed. Vee also provides KAP in person for clients in Vienna.
Our clients require training and education on ways to improving coping mechanisms when living with a mental health illness/diagnosis. We train, monitor, and educate clients on skills development for living independently. We teach clients about their psychotropic medication and ensure medication management. We connect and educate clients to and about community resources. We also demonstrate, train, and model self-advocacy skills to our clients. Our clients may have treatment history that includes substance abuse or doctor's recommendation.
Our clients require training and education on ways to improving coping mechanisms when living with a mental health illness/diagnosis. We train, monitor, and educate clients on skills development for living independently. We teach clients about their psychotropic medication and ensure medication management. We connect and educate clients to and about community resources. We also demonstrate, train, and model self-advocacy skills to our clients. Our clients may have treatment history that includes substance abuse or doctor's recommendation.
Hello, my name is Leanora! Please call me “Lea.” I would like to ask you two questions, “Are you sick-n-tired of being sick-n-tired?” “Are you ready to make positive change? Let me help you take a journey and explore what is preventing you from moving forward. Please know that I am non-judgmental, reliable, compassionate, and committed to my clients. I adhere to ethical principles and treat people with dignity and respect. Whether its depression, anxiety, fear of change, stress, trauma, relationship issues, oppression, excessive use of substances. I believe that by working together, we can develop a treatment plan for you!
Hello, my name is Leanora! Please call me “Lea.” I would like to ask you two questions, “Are you sick-n-tired of being sick-n-tired?” “Are you ready to make positive change? Let me help you take a journey and explore what is preventing you from moving forward. Please know that I am non-judgmental, reliable, compassionate, and committed to my clients. I adhere to ethical principles and treat people with dignity and respect. Whether its depression, anxiety, fear of change, stress, trauma, relationship issues, oppression, excessive use of substances. I believe that by working together, we can develop a treatment plan for you!
Throughout our lives, we endure and overcome many obstacles. Each one provides growth opportunities, yet some leave us feeling broken, trying to put the pieces back together. Trauma has a profound effect on our internal system, impacting how we view and interact with the world. It may manifest in relational struggles, addiction, avoidant/risky behaviors, and various forms of self-sabotage, all hijacking our ability to live a self-actualized life. No matter the root of your trauma – developmental, single/multiple event trauma, or a mixture of all, healing is possible.
Throughout our lives, we endure and overcome many obstacles. Each one provides growth opportunities, yet some leave us feeling broken, trying to put the pieces back together. Trauma has a profound effect on our internal system, impacting how we view and interact with the world. It may manifest in relational struggles, addiction, avoidant/risky behaviors, and various forms of self-sabotage, all hijacking our ability to live a self-actualized life. No matter the root of your trauma – developmental, single/multiple event trauma, or a mixture of all, healing is possible.
Welcome! I am so happy that you have taken the first step.Watching your child or teen struggle can be really hard, especially when it involves anxiety, sadness, strong emotions, behavior challenges, friendship issues, or stress at school or in life. You might feel unsure of what actually helps, worn down by the options, or frustrated that nothing you’ve tried seems to stick, and it is impacting your relationship. If you or a loved one is dealing with emotional, behavioral, academic, or social difficulties, support is available. I work with children, teens, young adults, and their families who are struggling with these challenges.
Welcome! I am so happy that you have taken the first step.Watching your child or teen struggle can be really hard, especially when it involves anxiety, sadness, strong emotions, behavior challenges, friendship issues, or stress at school or in life. You might feel unsure of what actually helps, worn down by the options, or frustrated that nothing you’ve tried seems to stick, and it is impacting your relationship. If you or a loved one is dealing with emotional, behavioral, academic, or social difficulties, support is available. I work with children, teens, young adults, and their families who are struggling with these challenges.
I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy to treat a range of mental health concerns in preteens, teens, and adults. I specialize in treating depression, including suicidal thoughts, self-harm, trauma and stress, and co-occurring anxiety. I also enjoy working with folks who have difficulties controlling their anger and emotions which may have led to problems in their life, including arguments, aggression, relationship problems, loneliness, and unhealthy coping skills. I also offer consultation and support to parents/guardians who are navigating challenging emotions and behaviors in their children and teens.
I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy to treat a range of mental health concerns in preteens, teens, and adults. I specialize in treating depression, including suicidal thoughts, self-harm, trauma and stress, and co-occurring anxiety. I also enjoy working with folks who have difficulties controlling their anger and emotions which may have led to problems in their life, including arguments, aggression, relationship problems, loneliness, and unhealthy coping skills. I also offer consultation and support to parents/guardians who are navigating challenging emotions and behaviors in their children and teens.
Life can be good, filled with highs and lows. However, when those lows hit, having therapeutic techniques at your disposal can help manage the most seemingly unmanageable difficulties. During my doctoral Internship in pediatric and adult behavioral health at Irby Psychological Services, LLC, in Southaven, MS, I specialized in comprehensive psychological testing of neurodevelopmental disorders and intellectual disabilities, as well as related comorbidities, in addition to behavior-based individual and family therapy.
Life can be good, filled with highs and lows. However, when those lows hit, having therapeutic techniques at your disposal can help manage the most seemingly unmanageable difficulties. During my doctoral Internship in pediatric and adult behavioral health at Irby Psychological Services, LLC, in Southaven, MS, I specialized in comprehensive psychological testing of neurodevelopmental disorders and intellectual disabilities, as well as related comorbidities, in addition to behavior-based individual and family therapy.
Jimmy Christmas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, MYT, ADS, 200 RYT
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23294
"Are you feeling stressed out about your relationships, employment, finances, addiction, your future? Is your stress causing anxiety, tension and depression? Trouble sleeping due to stress, anxiety and past/current trauma? I am interested in helping people live their best life. I am concerned with how stress affects us and I am trained and skilled to assist people in learning skills and strategies to reduce their stress and find more happiness in their lives. I have experience treating individuals with mood and thought disorders, substance abuse, trauma, stress and anxiety and a host of life issues.
"Are you feeling stressed out about your relationships, employment, finances, addiction, your future? Is your stress causing anxiety, tension and depression? Trouble sleeping due to stress, anxiety and past/current trauma? I am interested in helping people live their best life. I am concerned with how stress affects us and I am trained and skilled to assist people in learning skills and strategies to reduce their stress and find more happiness in their lives. I have experience treating individuals with mood and thought disorders, substance abuse, trauma, stress and anxiety and a host of life issues.
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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.