Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Linden

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Dr. Sonia Joubert
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Linden 2104
A warm welcome to my practice! I am a seasoned psychologist with 36 years' experience in private practice, Linden, Johannesburg. My ideal clients are adults, couples, families and teenagers. It is my life passion and purpose to assist, support and steer my clients towards innovative approaches and solutions for their challenges. My expertise addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADD, OCD, personal issues, relationship and work obstacles. I believe that for every hardship there is a creative way to bring comfort and solutions. My aim with my therapy is to inspire my clients with hope for the future!
A warm welcome to my practice! I am a seasoned psychologist with 36 years' experience in private practice, Linden, Johannesburg. My ideal clients are adults, couples, families and teenagers. It is my life passion and purpose to assist, support and steer my clients towards innovative approaches and solutions for their challenges. My expertise addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADD, OCD, personal issues, relationship and work obstacles. I believe that for every hardship there is a creative way to bring comfort and solutions. My aim with my therapy is to inspire my clients with hope for the future!
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Yolan Moodley
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
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Nicole Schuitmaker
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Psychotherapy provides a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space in which to explore and better understand yourself, your relationships and your challenges or difficulties. I am fluent in Afrikaans and English. I am trained in a number of approaches, such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative therapy, and Solution-focused Therapy. I work integratively, depending on the needs and best interest of the client.
Psychotherapy provides a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space in which to explore and better understand yourself, your relationships and your challenges or difficulties. I am fluent in Afrikaans and English. I am trained in a number of approaches, such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative therapy, and Solution-focused Therapy. I work integratively, depending on the needs and best interest of the client.
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Gwyn Choles
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
1 Endorsed
My speciality is psychotherapy across all ages from newborns through to old age dealing with the range of experiences and challenges through each stage of the life cycle. Thirty years of experience in Practice assists me in gaining in-depth insight into difficulties being felt. I offer a psychodynamic approach to understanding personality, the roots of emotions and behaviour with highly specific tailor-made solutions for each individual. I do parent-child psychotherapy from birth to 6years. Play therapy from 6-12 years. Adolescent therapy from 13-18 and individual psychotherapy for adults, couples and families change
My speciality is psychotherapy across all ages from newborns through to old age dealing with the range of experiences and challenges through each stage of the life cycle. Thirty years of experience in Practice assists me in gaining in-depth insight into difficulties being felt. I offer a psychodynamic approach to understanding personality, the roots of emotions and behaviour with highly specific tailor-made solutions for each individual. I do parent-child psychotherapy from birth to 6years. Play therapy from 6-12 years. Adolescent therapy from 13-18 and individual psychotherapy for adults, couples and families change
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Minishka A. Naidoo
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Centurion 0157
I am a registered Educational Psychologist, dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, adults and families in their learning, emotional and developmental journeys.
I am a registered Educational Psychologist, dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, adults and families in their learning, emotional and developmental journeys.
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Jayloshni Naidoo
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor who offers a warm, supportive space where you can slow down, breathe and feel heard. I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward emotional balance, resilience and holistic well-being. I provide a safe non judgemental space where clients can explore life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate and down to earth while gently encouraging growth, balance and self awareness. Together we work at your pace to build resilience, clarity and a deeper sense of well being.
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor who offers a warm, supportive space where you can slow down, breathe and feel heard. I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward emotional balance, resilience and holistic well-being. I provide a safe non judgemental space where clients can explore life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate and down to earth while gently encouraging growth, balance and self awareness. Together we work at your pace to build resilience, clarity and a deeper sense of well being.
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Leepile Thebe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
We work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
We work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
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Nontsikelelo Rajuili Psychology Practice
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
A mature and experienced Psychologist. Ntsiki speaks 9 different South African languages and she is Culturally Sensitive. She is familiar with rural and urban context.
A mature and experienced Psychologist. Ntsiki speaks 9 different South African languages and she is Culturally Sensitive. She is familiar with rural and urban context.
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Letta Selamolela: Letta Consulting Solutions
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or any emotional distress. You can receive online psychotherapy and any form psychotherapy
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or any emotional distress. You can receive online psychotherapy and any form psychotherapy
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Sanisha Vala
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Bryanston 2191
If you often feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected, feel like you're carrying the weight of stress, trauma, or emotional exhaustion, you’re in the right place. You may function well outwardly but feel anxious, burnt out, or numb inside. You're seeking more than just talk therapy. You want to feel safe in your body, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself. We can do this by breaking old patterns, building self-trust, and living with more ease, authenticity, and inner peace.
If you often feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected, feel like you're carrying the weight of stress, trauma, or emotional exhaustion, you’re in the right place. You may function well outwardly but feel anxious, burnt out, or numb inside. You're seeking more than just talk therapy. You want to feel safe in your body, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself. We can do this by breaking old patterns, building self-trust, and living with more ease, authenticity, and inner peace.
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Jackson Mokwebo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Midrand 1686
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I offer a non-judgmental environment conducive for growth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families facing a wide range of mental health difficulties. “I relate, therefore I am. Thus, how I impact on you and how you impact on me determine the nature and quality if our being.” Charl Vorster. I practice from an eclectic approach where interventions are designed based on the client’s needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I offer a non-judgmental environment conducive for growth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families facing a wide range of mental health difficulties. “I relate, therefore I am. Thus, how I impact on you and how you impact on me determine the nature and quality if our being.” Charl Vorster. I practice from an eclectic approach where interventions are designed based on the client’s needs.
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Dr. Renée Zenadia Ramdin
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Lenasia 1827
I have many years of experience in helping people of all ages and cultures. My deep respect for others, acceptance, open-mindedness and being authentic have always been a priority in maintaining good relationships. In this way I am able to create and maintain a safe, supportive and containing environment to anyone who is looking for a space to explore and gain insight into the way they are functioning so that they can better themselves and achieve a healthier quality of life and wellbeing.
I have many years of experience in helping people of all ages and cultures. My deep respect for others, acceptance, open-mindedness and being authentic have always been a priority in maintaining good relationships. In this way I am able to create and maintain a safe, supportive and containing environment to anyone who is looking for a space to explore and gain insight into the way they are functioning so that they can better themselves and achieve a healthier quality of life and wellbeing.
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Angela de Villiers
Verified Verified
I am a registered psychometrist with a Master’s degree in Psychology and a passion for empowering young minds through comprehensive educational assessments. My focus is on understanding each child’s unique strengths and challenges to unlock their full potential. Beyond assessments, I develop tailored programs to address specific needs, such as improving parent-child communication, enhancing study skills, and fostering personal growth. I also offer parent guidance, providing actionable, structured feedback and practical strategies that drive meaningful change. By bridging the gap between assessment and real-world application, I aim
I am a registered psychometrist with a Master’s degree in Psychology and a passion for empowering young minds through comprehensive educational assessments. My focus is on understanding each child’s unique strengths and challenges to unlock their full potential. Beyond assessments, I develop tailored programs to address specific needs, such as improving parent-child communication, enhancing study skills, and fostering personal growth. I also offer parent guidance, providing actionable, structured feedback and practical strategies that drive meaningful change. By bridging the gap between assessment and real-world application, I aim
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Spectrum Centre - Autism Spectrum Solutions
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Randburg 2194
Do I have Autism? How do I know I am Autistic? What does Autism Spectrum Disorder look like? How do I find help, if I am Autistic? Our Autism Specialist Team are ready to answer your questions. Don’t delay, an Autism diagnosis can offer major benefits and relief.
Do I have Autism? How do I know I am Autistic? What does Autism Spectrum Disorder look like? How do I find help, if I am Autistic? Our Autism Specialist Team are ready to answer your questions. Don’t delay, an Autism diagnosis can offer major benefits and relief.
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Lindsey Schwartz
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Boksburg 1459
I am a qualified psychologist specializing in the areas of assessment, psychotherapy, areas of learning and development across the lifespan. I am experienced treating adults, adolescents and children of various ages for various difficulties.
I am a qualified psychologist specializing in the areas of assessment, psychotherapy, areas of learning and development across the lifespan. I am experienced treating adults, adolescents and children of various ages for various difficulties.
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Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
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Simoné Vink
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
As a Clinical Psychologist, I feel passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, cope with daily challenges, and assist them in coping with or working through emotional distress in a safe environment. I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I feel passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, cope with daily challenges, and assist them in coping with or working through emotional distress in a safe environment. I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
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Michelle Beneke
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
I am a therapist who work with individuals. I see children, adolescents and adults. Each patient is a person with a unique biography which include both their joys and struggles. I focus on the person and through our relationship I do my best to help them to understand their thoughts and feelings and to get to know why they feel and behave the way they do. On our journey together we explore whatever they bring, be it a thought, a feeling, a relationship, a dream, a stuckness or a symptom. Therapy, like other relationships, can be difficult. The difference is that this relationship’s purpose is to bring healing and acceptance.
I am a therapist who work with individuals. I see children, adolescents and adults. Each patient is a person with a unique biography which include both their joys and struggles. I focus on the person and through our relationship I do my best to help them to understand their thoughts and feelings and to get to know why they feel and behave the way they do. On our journey together we explore whatever they bring, be it a thought, a feeling, a relationship, a dream, a stuckness or a symptom. Therapy, like other relationships, can be difficult. The difference is that this relationship’s purpose is to bring healing and acceptance.
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Robyn Mooney
Psychologist, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Benoni 1500
I work with individuals of all ages, with a special focus on teenagers and adults, helping them navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. If you're seeking support for trauma, anxiety, depression, or any significant life transition, I am here to walk with you on your journey. Together, we will work to develop healing, healthy coping strategies, and empowerment to create lasting change in your life.
I work with individuals of all ages, with a special focus on teenagers and adults, helping them navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. If you're seeking support for trauma, anxiety, depression, or any significant life transition, I am here to walk with you on your journey. Together, we will work to develop healing, healthy coping strategies, and empowerment to create lasting change in your life.
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Vuyolwethu Mazwi
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Are you navigating anxiety, depression, or life transitions? Maybe you are seeking clarity on your career path or need support for a loved one? As a compassionate psychologist, I offer tailored therapy, assessments, and guidance to help you overcome challenges and unlock your potential. Through psycho-educational assessments, I help individuals uncover their cognitive strengths and challenges, identifying learning patterns, ADHD, or other barriers to academic and professional success.
Are you navigating anxiety, depression, or life transitions? Maybe you are seeking clarity on your career path or need support for a loved one? As a compassionate psychologist, I offer tailored therapy, assessments, and guidance to help you overcome challenges and unlock your potential. Through psycho-educational assessments, I help individuals uncover their cognitive strengths and challenges, identifying learning patterns, ADHD, or other barriers to academic and professional success.
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Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Counsellors
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.