Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in North Vancouver, BC
If you're navigating challenges like ADHD, autism, or trauma—whether it’s anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, or recovering from narcissistic abuse—I'm here to support you. Together, we can work on emotional regulation, healing past trauma, improving your relationships, and embracing your neurodivergence. I aim to help you find self-acceptance, build resilience, cultivate emotional balance, and empower you to lead a more balanced, fulfilling life that aligns with your true self. My therapeutic style is grounded in encouragement, warmth, safety, and acceptance.
If you're navigating challenges like ADHD, autism, or trauma—whether it’s anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, or recovering from narcissistic abuse—I'm here to support you. Together, we can work on emotional regulation, healing past trauma, improving your relationships, and embracing your neurodivergence. I aim to help you find self-acceptance, build resilience, cultivate emotional balance, and empower you to lead a more balanced, fulfilling life that aligns with your true self. My therapeutic style is grounded in encouragement, warmth, safety, and acceptance.
We believe counselling is about being open and willing about exploring that which is negatively impacting your life. Facing challenges and difficulties takes courage and a belief that something could be different and even, perhaps, better. I aim to create a warm and welcoming space. Here, you are invited to explore your current situation with a focus on how to create a brighter tomorrow. We believe each person has a sense of what is helpful. Personalizing each session, we collaboratively create a plan to move you through this challenge and to a tomorrow with greater freedom. We offer reduced rate counselling with our MACP candidate.
We believe counselling is about being open and willing about exploring that which is negatively impacting your life. Facing challenges and difficulties takes courage and a belief that something could be different and even, perhaps, better. I aim to create a warm and welcoming space. Here, you are invited to explore your current situation with a focus on how to create a brighter tomorrow. We believe each person has a sense of what is helpful. Personalizing each session, we collaboratively create a plan to move you through this challenge and to a tomorrow with greater freedom. We offer reduced rate counselling with our MACP candidate.
Negin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) dedicated to helping families bloom. She earned her Ph.D. in Child Psychology from the University of Tehran in 2019 and furthered her education as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Negin began her career at the Atieh Neuroscience Clinic in Tehran in 2012, and since then, she has positively impacted the lives of countless families, offering compassionate support and guidance as they navigate the challenges of raising children. Her work is fueled by a genuine desire to see every child flourish and every family find harmony.
Negin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) dedicated to helping families bloom. She earned her Ph.D. in Child Psychology from the University of Tehran in 2019 and furthered her education as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Negin began her career at the Atieh Neuroscience Clinic in Tehran in 2012, and since then, she has positively impacted the lives of countless families, offering compassionate support and guidance as they navigate the challenges of raising children. Her work is fueled by a genuine desire to see every child flourish and every family find harmony.
Maria Ogilvie
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Vancouver, BC V7M
Waitlist for new clients
“We cannot protect our children from life. Therefore, it is essential we prepare them for it.” Rudolf Dreikurs. Does your child struggle with challenges related to anxiety, emotion regulation, ASD, ADHD or other developmental needs? Are daily routines and transitions challenging at home and school? Working from a nonjudgmental, warm and client centered approach, I focus on the unique needs of each child and family as I guide them to establish structure, improve peace and cooperation in the home, while exploring strategies to empower clients to discover their strengths, and develop life long skills that support mental wellness.
“We cannot protect our children from life. Therefore, it is essential we prepare them for it.” Rudolf Dreikurs. Does your child struggle with challenges related to anxiety, emotion regulation, ASD, ADHD or other developmental needs? Are daily routines and transitions challenging at home and school? Working from a nonjudgmental, warm and client centered approach, I focus on the unique needs of each child and family as I guide them to establish structure, improve peace and cooperation in the home, while exploring strategies to empower clients to discover their strengths, and develop life long skills that support mental wellness.
Vital Synergy Mind Fitness Inc.
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCC, RSW
Verified Verified
North Vancouver, BC V7M
I help you get to the root of your problems, train your brain to be more resilient, and overwrite unwanted default programming so you can make lasting change. 95% of your thoughts and behaviours are processed in your unconscious mind, which is why, even though you might want something better for yourself, you find yourself stuck. I use evidence-based techniques like hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and neurofeedback to help you access your unconscious mind, and reprogram unwanted thoughts and behaviour patterns for good.
I help you get to the root of your problems, train your brain to be more resilient, and overwrite unwanted default programming so you can make lasting change. 95% of your thoughts and behaviours are processed in your unconscious mind, which is why, even though you might want something better for yourself, you find yourself stuck. I use evidence-based techniques like hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and neurofeedback to help you access your unconscious mind, and reprogram unwanted thoughts and behaviour patterns for good.
Intersection Therapy & Advocacy
Registered Social Worker, MSc, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
North Vancouver, BC V7M
No waitlist (as of November 2024). I'm Kevin, a social worker & clinical counsellor, specializing in play therapy for kids (6-10 years old) and trauma-healing approaches for adults (e.g., EMDR), particularly within the LGBTQ2S+ community. We go beyond talk therapy, using interactive methods (e.g., LEGO) and a relationship-based approach. I bring my personal experience of growing up queer into my practice, creating a space where survivors of systemic issues of all ages—be it racism, homophobia, colonization, or ableism—can find understanding, support, and a path to self-acceptance.
No waitlist (as of November 2024). I'm Kevin, a social worker & clinical counsellor, specializing in play therapy for kids (6-10 years old) and trauma-healing approaches for adults (e.g., EMDR), particularly within the LGBTQ2S+ community. We go beyond talk therapy, using interactive methods (e.g., LEGO) and a relationship-based approach. I bring my personal experience of growing up queer into my practice, creating a space where survivors of systemic issues of all ages—be it racism, homophobia, colonization, or ableism—can find understanding, support, and a path to self-acceptance.
Opt Counseling offers online therapy with an emphasis to spiritual, mental and emotional balance, at your convenience. OPT stands for the Optimum Personal Transformation – which is our imperative, the ultimate goal for our clients to accomplish throughout the therapeutic process we engage in. OPT counseling is built on the idea that each of us is the expert on our lives. Within that idea, and with solution-focus driven approach, we strive to facilitate change, growth and overcoming obstacles you may be experiencing at the moment.
Opt Counseling offers online therapy with an emphasis to spiritual, mental and emotional balance, at your convenience. OPT stands for the Optimum Personal Transformation – which is our imperative, the ultimate goal for our clients to accomplish throughout the therapeutic process we engage in. OPT counseling is built on the idea that each of us is the expert on our lives. Within that idea, and with solution-focus driven approach, we strive to facilitate change, growth and overcoming obstacles you may be experiencing at the moment.
I am a narrative trained therapist who believes in collaboration, curiosity, and respect. When dilemmas and obstacles grow big enough, they can come to dominate our lives, pulling us towards dark ideas and stories in which we can feel hopeless, lost, scared, and disconnected. It is my aim as a therapist to work with clients to identify the challenges in their lives and explore how to move into more spaces of joy and preferred ways of living.
I am a narrative trained therapist who believes in collaboration, curiosity, and respect. When dilemmas and obstacles grow big enough, they can come to dominate our lives, pulling us towards dark ideas and stories in which we can feel hopeless, lost, scared, and disconnected. It is my aim as a therapist to work with clients to identify the challenges in their lives and explore how to move into more spaces of joy and preferred ways of living.
Life can be complicated no matter what your age is. Managing life transitions such as becoming a teenager or young adult, a parent, or change in any life routine can be difficult. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, addiction, or relationship issues. Traumas and life stressors we experience can affect how we feel, think, and connect with others. I aim to help you connect with yourself and others in a way that makes you feel more content and confident in life.
Life can be complicated no matter what your age is. Managing life transitions such as becoming a teenager or young adult, a parent, or change in any life routine can be difficult. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, addiction, or relationship issues. Traumas and life stressors we experience can affect how we feel, think, and connect with others. I aim to help you connect with yourself and others in a way that makes you feel more content and confident in life.
I work primarily with children (ages 5 +), youth, and their families. A strong focus of mine is working with trauma, abuse, issues surrounding belonging, abandonment, divorce/separation, addiction, eating disorders, impacts of cultural genocide/colonization, anxiety, gender transitioning/identity, and depression. I strive to walk with clients to further support them in building the necessary tools to navigate challenging life events, and to experience more beauty and growth. I understand that reaching out is never easy and I aim to provide a safe, trusting, compassionate space to explore or process issues. Please Inquire for fees.
I work primarily with children (ages 5 +), youth, and their families. A strong focus of mine is working with trauma, abuse, issues surrounding belonging, abandonment, divorce/separation, addiction, eating disorders, impacts of cultural genocide/colonization, anxiety, gender transitioning/identity, and depression. I strive to walk with clients to further support them in building the necessary tools to navigate challenging life events, and to experience more beauty and growth. I understand that reaching out is never easy and I aim to provide a safe, trusting, compassionate space to explore or process issues. Please Inquire for fees.
Jonah Starr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
North Vancouver, BC V7M
Waitlist for new clients
Are you or your loved one feeling frustrated, anxious and overwhelmed by negative thoughts and emotions? Do you or your loved one struggle with a depressed mood, excessive worries, a traumatic past or feel disconnected from others? Are you coping by avoiding your emotions? This is where engagement in therapy can help. I have been counselling youth, adults and their families for the last 17 years. I take tremendous pride in bringing warmth, skill and humour to the counselling relationship. I am deeply passionate and privileged about walking alongside my clients in their journey to improving their overall well being.
Are you or your loved one feeling frustrated, anxious and overwhelmed by negative thoughts and emotions? Do you or your loved one struggle with a depressed mood, excessive worries, a traumatic past or feel disconnected from others? Are you coping by avoiding your emotions? This is where engagement in therapy can help. I have been counselling youth, adults and their families for the last 17 years. I take tremendous pride in bringing warmth, skill and humour to the counselling relationship. I am deeply passionate and privileged about walking alongside my clients in their journey to improving their overall well being.
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Kristen is a registered clinical counsellor, school counsellor and educator with a strong background in education. Kristen has worked in the public school system for over 27 years as a teacher and counsellor, as well as in community counselling programs. Kristen is a mother of three adult children and one teen and resides on the beautiful North Shore. She values building a connected relationship with her clients of all ages and backgrounds. Kristen offers a safe, empathetic space where clients can feel seen, heard and understood.
Kristen is a registered clinical counsellor, school counsellor and educator with a strong background in education. Kristen has worked in the public school system for over 27 years as a teacher and counsellor, as well as in community counselling programs. Kristen is a mother of three adult children and one teen and resides on the beautiful North Shore. She values building a connected relationship with her clients of all ages and backgrounds. Kristen offers a safe, empathetic space where clients can feel seen, heard and understood.
I authentically connect with children, youth and families, and have experience working with clients who are at-risk. I use a client-centered, holistic approach, meaning I focus on helping the individual work on their "whole self". I also work with my clients collaboratively, understanding differing needs.
I authentically connect with children, youth and families, and have experience working with clients who are at-risk. I use a client-centered, holistic approach, meaning I focus on helping the individual work on their "whole self". I also work with my clients collaboratively, understanding differing needs.
I imagine my client with their therapist as pioneers in their journey. Whether it is grief, transition, relationships or trauma. As pioneers, we explore, travel, and come to discovery. This discovery may help an individual to work on goals, their growth, treatment and healing. This self discovery is simply facilitated by the therapist and lead by the client.
I imagine my client with their therapist as pioneers in their journey. Whether it is grief, transition, relationships or trauma. As pioneers, we explore, travel, and come to discovery. This discovery may help an individual to work on goals, their growth, treatment and healing. This self discovery is simply facilitated by the therapist and lead by the client.
Canada Online Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RCT-C, MA, BHons
Verified Verified
North Vancouver, BC V7N (Online Only)
The ability to connect with you is a true privilege, blessing. I have deep passion to consistently improve, offer the highest standards of services, my approach is individualized, culturally, context sensitive. I work with children, teens, students, new graduates, individuals, couples, families. I treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, post trauma, assist those in life changes. I see my role to create a safe, warm, non judgemental, relaxed space so you find your best self, be motivated to work on your own, carrying out compassion, empathy, a clear understanding of a therapy approach, tools. www.canadaonlinetherapy.com
The ability to connect with you is a true privilege, blessing. I have deep passion to consistently improve, offer the highest standards of services, my approach is individualized, culturally, context sensitive. I work with children, teens, students, new graduates, individuals, couples, families. I treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, post trauma, assist those in life changes. I see my role to create a safe, warm, non judgemental, relaxed space so you find your best self, be motivated to work on your own, carrying out compassion, empathy, a clear understanding of a therapy approach, tools. www.canadaonlinetherapy.com
I am here to help you or your child deal with anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, PTSD, family relationships, parenting, ADHD, learning disabilities, and intimate relationships. In other words, situations that make you feel like you’re overwhelmed and like you’re struggling to cope. I am passionate about understanding you and your own unique story. My greatest desire is that you feel heard, supported, and understood. Strength comes from connecting to the source within you that desires change. If you are looking for help, it is time for change. I am here for you!
I am here to help you or your child deal with anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, PTSD, family relationships, parenting, ADHD, learning disabilities, and intimate relationships. In other words, situations that make you feel like you’re overwhelmed and like you’re struggling to cope. I am passionate about understanding you and your own unique story. My greatest desire is that you feel heard, supported, and understood. Strength comes from connecting to the source within you that desires change. If you are looking for help, it is time for change. I am here for you!
Nilsana Charkhande begin with a detailed consultation to understand your current challenges and goals, create a tailored counselling plan focused on your specific needs . You will meet regularly with your therapist to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a safe and confidential setting. Nilsana will continuously assess your progress and adjust the plan to ensure you’re moving toward your personal goals.
Nilsana Charkhande begin with a detailed consultation to understand your current challenges and goals, create a tailored counselling plan focused on your specific needs . You will meet regularly with your therapist to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a safe and confidential setting. Nilsana will continuously assess your progress and adjust the plan to ensure you’re moving toward your personal goals.
My name’s Martin and I’m a Registered Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I most often work with people experiencing depression, anxiety (e.g., panic, OCD, generalized worries), and family and relationship difficulties, but also have experience in therapy and assessment with ADHD in children and adults. I place a strong focus on the ways that we experience emotions as well as how we communicate with others, but even more importantly with ourselves. Without necessarily realizing, we are constantly talking to ourselves through our thoughts and constructing how we experience the world.
My name’s Martin and I’m a Registered Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I most often work with people experiencing depression, anxiety (e.g., panic, OCD, generalized worries), and family and relationship difficulties, but also have experience in therapy and assessment with ADHD in children and adults. I place a strong focus on the ways that we experience emotions as well as how we communicate with others, but even more importantly with ourselves. Without necessarily realizing, we are constantly talking to ourselves through our thoughts and constructing how we experience the world.
Vancouver Psychology Centre
Psychologist, PsyDs, PhDs, RCCs, BCATR, CCC
Verified Verified
North Vancouver, BC V7R
The Vancouver Psychology Centre is a group of like-minded professionals here to provide evidence-based assessment, consultation and treatment to all ages who seek greater happiness and meaning in their lives. Our Psychologists, Counsellors, Art Therapists and Youth Care Workers use the science of psychology and apply it to the goals of positive emotion and connection. We highlight people's strengths and use Positive Psychology's science and techniques to maximize positive emotion, virtuous personal characteristics, fulfilment with life and to improve connection with others.
The Vancouver Psychology Centre is a group of like-minded professionals here to provide evidence-based assessment, consultation and treatment to all ages who seek greater happiness and meaning in their lives. Our Psychologists, Counsellors, Art Therapists and Youth Care Workers use the science of psychology and apply it to the goals of positive emotion and connection. We highlight people's strengths and use Positive Psychology's science and techniques to maximize positive emotion, virtuous personal characteristics, fulfilment with life and to improve connection with others.
Are your usual ways of dealing with things no longer working? Is it time to look at something that has been troubling you for a while? Perhaps you could use some help looking into your life to develop a deeper understanding of your journey. Carl Jung said, “Only what is really oneself has the power to heal.” Your challenges will be seen 'guideposts' that help us understand your life in a meaningful way. As a registered psychotherapist, my orientation is based in depth psychology and I am dedicated to helping you fully see yourself with compassionate eyes so that symptom and suffering can be transformed into wholeness and healing.
Are your usual ways of dealing with things no longer working? Is it time to look at something that has been troubling you for a while? Perhaps you could use some help looking into your life to develop a deeper understanding of your journey. Carl Jung said, “Only what is really oneself has the power to heal.” Your challenges will be seen 'guideposts' that help us understand your life in a meaningful way. As a registered psychotherapist, my orientation is based in depth psychology and I am dedicated to helping you fully see yourself with compassionate eyes so that symptom and suffering can be transformed into wholeness and healing.
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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.