Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Seattle, WA
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Deborah Skalabrin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Accepting NEW clients - Parents, Young Adults, Adults. If you're a parent struggling to understand and help your child with behavior challenges, Oppositional Defiance, Asperger's, Autism or Anxiety, let's work together toward real change using skillls of understanding, empathy, connection, and collaborative problem-solving. We'll explore exciting new ways to parent that move away from conflict, time-outs, and consequences, so you and your child can move forward more cooperatively in a healthier and happier direction.
Accepting NEW clients - Parents, Young Adults, Adults. If you're a parent struggling to understand and help your child with behavior challenges, Oppositional Defiance, Asperger's, Autism or Anxiety, let's work together toward real change using skillls of understanding, empathy, connection, and collaborative problem-solving. We'll explore exciting new ways to parent that move away from conflict, time-outs, and consequences, so you and your child can move forward more cooperatively in a healthier and happier direction.
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Laura Zucker Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CMHS, MHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I have worked with an extensive spectrum of issues including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Adoption, Divorce, Obsessive Compulsive behaviors, Oppositional & defiant youth, Abuse, & Academic underachievement.
I currently have had to pause on accepting new patients. I will update my profile when that changes. Everyone experiences difficult times in their lives. Whether it's struggling with a difficult relationship, work or school, anxiety, depression, or problems in your family or social life, you're making an effort now to change. We will work together on ways to resolve the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that have prevented you from being who you want and attaining the things in life you really want for yourself. I offer a warm, safe, and confidential setting where we determine what your therapy needs are and how to achieve them.
I have worked with an extensive spectrum of issues including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Adoption, Divorce, Obsessive Compulsive behaviors, Oppositional & defiant youth, Abuse, & Academic underachievement.
I currently have had to pause on accepting new patients. I will update my profile when that changes. Everyone experiences difficult times in their lives. Whether it's struggling with a difficult relationship, work or school, anxiety, depression, or problems in your family or social life, you're making an effort now to change. We will work together on ways to resolve the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that have prevented you from being who you want and attaining the things in life you really want for yourself. I offer a warm, safe, and confidential setting where we determine what your therapy needs are and how to achieve them.
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Tracy L Stewart
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Caregivers are an integral part of our work to support children (ages 0-18) cope with trauma - including abuse, adoption issues, anxiety, depression, anger, oppositional behavior, ADHD, or relating to others.
I center experiences of Black, Indigenous, & other world-majority cultures, & LGBTQIA+. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you to improve relationships, problem-solve, or reduce your suffering.
Caregivers are an integral part of our work to support children (ages 0-18) cope with trauma - including abuse, adoption issues, anxiety, depression, anger, oppositional behavior, ADHD, or relating to others.
I center experiences of Black, Indigenous, & other world-majority cultures, & LGBTQIA+. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you to improve relationships, problem-solve, or reduce your suffering.
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Lauren E. Edmonds
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98119 (Online Only)
With a specialized focus on anxiety, depression, oppositional defiance, trauma and abuse history, psychosis, attachment concerns, and suicidal ideation, Lauren possesses a comprehensive skill set that encompasses a wide range of mental health challenges.
Are you seeking a compassionate and experienced professional to guide you through life's challenges? Lauren is a dedicated Licensed Associate Counselor with a wealth of expertise in empowering individuals to navigate their emotional journeys. With a strong educational background from Mississippi College, Lauren brings a profound understanding of psychology and clinical mental health counseling to her practice.
With a specialized focus on anxiety, depression, oppositional defiance, trauma and abuse history, psychosis, attachment concerns, and suicidal ideation, Lauren possesses a comprehensive skill set that encompasses a wide range of mental health challenges.
Are you seeking a compassionate and experienced professional to guide you through life's challenges? Lauren is a dedicated Licensed Associate Counselor with a wealth of expertise in empowering individuals to navigate their emotional journeys. With a strong educational background from Mississippi College, Lauren brings a profound understanding of psychology and clinical mental health counseling to her practice.
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Looking for a more active and experiential approach to therapy? Working with children, adolescents, adults and families I use horses as part of a treatment modality for issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, autism spectrum disorders, oppositional disorders, and adolescent issues. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is highly active and quickly engages even clients who have become disillusioned with more traditional therapeutic approaches. Horses and activites are combined to help clients recognize their typical approach to problems, what may or may not be working, and how to move forward.
Looking for a more active and experiential approach to therapy? Working with children, adolescents, adults and families I use horses as part of a treatment modality for issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, autism spectrum disorders, oppositional disorders, and adolescent issues. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is highly active and quickly engages even clients who have become disillusioned with more traditional therapeutic approaches. Horses and activites are combined to help clients recognize their typical approach to problems, what may or may not be working, and how to move forward.
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My areas of focus include but are not limited to; depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), adjustment concerns, attachment wounds, anger management, behavioral issues, peer relationship issues, panic/stress disorders, family conflict, life transitions, oppositional defiance, gender-related challenges, emotional disturbance, as well as ADD/ADHD.
As someone who has worked helping others in various capacities for over 25 years, I bring a great deal of experience to my work as a mental health counselor. In this time I have obtained great insight into the struggles inherent to both individuals and families. In my work as a counselor I utilize these skills and insight to help people of all ages, identities, and walks of life. My approach to counseling is not confined to one specific framework but incorporates a variety of modalities tailored to each client's unique needs. I am humanistic in style and often utilize mindfulness based strategies for increased insight and awareness.
My areas of focus include but are not limited to; depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), adjustment concerns, attachment wounds, anger management, behavioral issues, peer relationship issues, panic/stress disorders, family conflict, life transitions, oppositional defiance, gender-related challenges, emotional disturbance, as well as ADD/ADHD.
As someone who has worked helping others in various capacities for over 25 years, I bring a great deal of experience to my work as a mental health counselor. In this time I have obtained great insight into the struggles inherent to both individuals and families. In my work as a counselor I utilize these skills and insight to help people of all ages, identities, and walks of life. My approach to counseling is not confined to one specific framework but incorporates a variety of modalities tailored to each client's unique needs. I am humanistic in style and often utilize mindfulness based strategies for increased insight and awareness.
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Paul DeRenzo
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MSCP, NCC, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
As a dedicated mental health professional, I'm here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind, I provide personalized therapy tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I offer a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your emotions and challenges.
As a dedicated mental health professional, I'm here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind, I provide personalized therapy tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I offer a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your emotions and challenges.
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Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
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Daniel Horensky @ Bene Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112
It's never easy to find a therapist and if you were like me and grew up in a family that discouraged therapy or talking about mental health in general, it can be especially intimidating to even look for a therapist. By looking into therapy, you have taken an important step towards living the life that you want. I find that the counseling relationship is most effective when it is highly collaborative and specific to the person. I will work with you to find areas of struggle in your life, identify patterns that have been present in your past, and work towards the goals you have for yourself present day.
It's never easy to find a therapist and if you were like me and grew up in a family that discouraged therapy or talking about mental health in general, it can be especially intimidating to even look for a therapist. By looking into therapy, you have taken an important step towards living the life that you want. I find that the counseling relationship is most effective when it is highly collaborative and specific to the person. I will work with you to find areas of struggle in your life, identify patterns that have been present in your past, and work towards the goals you have for yourself present day.
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Deseriee Ibarra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98133 (Online Only)
My name is Deseriee Ibarra, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with the youth population and have a diverse background including people with trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, grief and loss and disruptive behaviors.
My name is Deseriee Ibarra, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with the youth population and have a diverse background including people with trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, grief and loss and disruptive behaviors.
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I work with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, family changes, challenging peer relationships and the behaviors that can result from these issues. I have training and experience using Play Therapy and Sandplay, which employ children's natural way of communicating and learning, as well as other therapeutic modalities as appropriate to each individual. My approach is client centered and often non-directive, believing that when children experience emotional safety in a non-judgmental relationship, their inner wisdom naturally emerges to guide their learning, healing and growth.
I work with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, family changes, challenging peer relationships and the behaviors that can result from these issues. I have training and experience using Play Therapy and Sandplay, which employ children's natural way of communicating and learning, as well as other therapeutic modalities as appropriate to each individual. My approach is client centered and often non-directive, believing that when children experience emotional safety in a non-judgmental relationship, their inner wisdom naturally emerges to guide their learning, healing and growth.
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I am a therapist in north Seattle. I specialize in adults with depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship problems. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I help people who have unstable emotions, relationships, and are frequently in crisis. I teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. I offer DBT groups. I also work with couples, specifically neurodiverse couples where at least one person is ADHD or on the autism spectrum. For couples, I use a combination of DBT, attachment theory, Gottman, and when applicable Neurodiverse Relationship interventions.
I am a therapist in north Seattle. I specialize in adults with depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship problems. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I help people who have unstable emotions, relationships, and are frequently in crisis. I teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. I offer DBT groups. I also work with couples, specifically neurodiverse couples where at least one person is ADHD or on the autism spectrum. For couples, I use a combination of DBT, attachment theory, Gottman, and when applicable Neurodiverse Relationship interventions.
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I believe Success in therapy is built on the strengths you have within. Whether you are a young child, a teen an adult or a family, I will work with you to find those strengths and use them to find the change you are looking for.
I work with individuals and families on issues ranging from depression and anxiety, behavior problems, school problems, and family conflict. I work with families with children of all ages. Whether working individually or with a family, I approach clinical issues from a systemic point of view.
I believe Success in therapy is built on the strengths you have within. Whether you are a young child, a teen an adult or a family, I will work with you to find those strengths and use them to find the change you are looking for.
I work with individuals and families on issues ranging from depression and anxiety, behavior problems, school problems, and family conflict. I work with families with children of all ages. Whether working individually or with a family, I approach clinical issues from a systemic point of view.
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Gregory Robert Rolnick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102
Waitlist for new clients
What kind of life do you want? Is it important to have truthful and clear communication, loving relationships, and successful work? Whatever your traumas, losses, and fears have been, there are ways to work through and let go of the past, enjoy the present, and create hope for the future. Skills are available to handle grief, anger, depression, guilt, procrastination, and resentment while maintaining the connection to those we care for and love. Good self-esteem is produced when through positive intention and careful attention we meet our challenges and difficulties to the best of our ability and live a meaningful life.
What kind of life do you want? Is it important to have truthful and clear communication, loving relationships, and successful work? Whatever your traumas, losses, and fears have been, there are ways to work through and let go of the past, enjoy the present, and create hope for the future. Skills are available to handle grief, anger, depression, guilt, procrastination, and resentment while maintaining the connection to those we care for and love. Good self-esteem is produced when through positive intention and careful attention we meet our challenges and difficulties to the best of our ability and live a meaningful life.
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As a Couple and Family Therapist, I am honored to collaborate with clients in deciphering what may be holding you back from the freedom to live a more whole, robust life. A concentration of mine is in working with those who have attentional difficulties or learning differences such as ADHD, whether in a couple, family, or individual setting.
As a Couple and Family Therapist, I am honored to collaborate with clients in deciphering what may be holding you back from the freedom to live a more whole, robust life. A concentration of mine is in working with those who have attentional difficulties or learning differences such as ADHD, whether in a couple, family, or individual setting.
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I specialize in work with autistics; ADHD-ers; neurodivergent identity affirming support; psychedelic preparation, navigation skills, integration; non-normative relationships and families; outlaw lifestyles; and autistic people who use drugs.
I specialize in work with autistics; ADHD-ers; neurodivergent identity affirming support; psychedelic preparation, navigation skills, integration; non-normative relationships and families; outlaw lifestyles; and autistic people who use drugs.
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Michael Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MHP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I have been a child and family therapist since 2009, and volunteered in the field of grief and loss for 14 years, working with grieving children (ages 3 to 18) who lost a loved one. I'm client-centered and strengths-based, and believe my job is to try to understand how my client's brain works, to best assist each individual understand her/ himself. I have learned from the last 9 years working with a wide variety of amazing individuals that I must be very creative and flexible. I'm grateful for how much I have and continue to learn from my clients.
I have been a child and family therapist since 2009, and volunteered in the field of grief and loss for 14 years, working with grieving children (ages 3 to 18) who lost a loved one. I'm client-centered and strengths-based, and believe my job is to try to understand how my client's brain works, to best assist each individual understand her/ himself. I have learned from the last 9 years working with a wide variety of amazing individuals that I must be very creative and flexible. I'm grateful for how much I have and continue to learn from my clients.
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Hello! I am Kelly, a mental health therapist. My specialty is working with ADHD in adolescents and adults, as well as recently diagnosed adults. ADHD can have a crippling effect upon self esteem and general life functioning. I think ADHD is a gift and can allow us to operate and think in ways that can be very insightful. I have spent the last 4 years working in middle school, high schools and working with high level engineers and executives from major Seattle based companies with ADHD symptoms. ADHD comes in many packages, please allow me to assist in helping you to create a positive platform to launch from.
Hello! I am Kelly, a mental health therapist. My specialty is working with ADHD in adolescents and adults, as well as recently diagnosed adults. ADHD can have a crippling effect upon self esteem and general life functioning. I think ADHD is a gift and can allow us to operate and think in ways that can be very insightful. I have spent the last 4 years working in middle school, high schools and working with high level engineers and executives from major Seattle based companies with ADHD symptoms. ADHD comes in many packages, please allow me to assist in helping you to create a positive platform to launch from.
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Lorencita Villegas
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist my goal is to help individuals to create positive environments where they can learn and build from their strengths to thrive. You are your life expert; I want to help you reach goals by tailoring interventions that can help you achieve those goals.
As a therapist my goal is to help individuals to create positive environments where they can learn and build from their strengths to thrive. You are your life expert; I want to help you reach goals by tailoring interventions that can help you achieve those goals.
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Gretchen DeHart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT 200
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102
My approach to therapeutic work comes out of radical love for humans and their healing. Therapy is a place to build strong relationships through authentic connection. When people are able to be fully seen as who they are, in their truth, we can start to think about changes and tap into our personal wisdom; our bodies, minds, and spirits have wisdom that I hope we will find in our work together. As a therapist, I show up as myself and hope to encourage my clients to show up as who they are and connect on that level. I approach my work aligned with my core values: connection, compassion, curiosity, creativity, and community.
My approach to therapeutic work comes out of radical love for humans and their healing. Therapy is a place to build strong relationships through authentic connection. When people are able to be fully seen as who they are, in their truth, we can start to think about changes and tap into our personal wisdom; our bodies, minds, and spirits have wisdom that I hope we will find in our work together. As a therapist, I show up as myself and hope to encourage my clients to show up as who they are and connect on that level. I approach my work aligned with my core values: connection, compassion, curiosity, creativity, and community.
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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.