Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Wallingford, CT
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Jacqueline M McNamee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
Are you struggling with a specific issue or relationship, feeling depressed or anxious? Perhaps feeling overwhelmed by a transition or life experience: divorce, grief or trauma. At times, life's challenges cause us to feel all alone, desperate or stuck. As a therapist, I appreciate and am honored by the opportunities I am given to assist clients as they address difficulties. I strive to create a warm, supportive atmosphere in which you can begin the process of healing. I will support you as you gain understanding and skills to help you find peace in knowing you can create meaningful life.
Are you struggling with a specific issue or relationship, feeling depressed or anxious? Perhaps feeling overwhelmed by a transition or life experience: divorce, grief or trauma. At times, life's challenges cause us to feel all alone, desperate or stuck. As a therapist, I appreciate and am honored by the opportunities I am given to assist clients as they address difficulties. I strive to create a warm, supportive atmosphere in which you can begin the process of healing. I will support you as you gain understanding and skills to help you find peace in knowing you can create meaningful life.
Sandra Gonsalves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
My name is Sandra Gonsalves. I have been providing counseling support to chldren, adolescents,and adults for over 15 years. I provide all types of treatment; individual, family, and marital counseling. I offer a safe and supportive therapeutic environment to assist you in developing the necessary coping skills needed to tackle life's expected but most often unexpected challenges. With my counseling experience I can guide you through depression,anxiety,school-related issues, and relationship struggles. No issue is too big nor too smal for me to help you with.
My name is Sandra Gonsalves. I have been providing counseling support to chldren, adolescents,and adults for over 15 years. I provide all types of treatment; individual, family, and marital counseling. I offer a safe and supportive therapeutic environment to assist you in developing the necessary coping skills needed to tackle life's expected but most often unexpected challenges. With my counseling experience I can guide you through depression,anxiety,school-related issues, and relationship struggles. No issue is too big nor too smal for me to help you with.
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Jordyn B. Herman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492 (Online Only)
I’m a gender-affirming therapist that focuses on behavior modification and cognitive behavioral therapy with children, preteens, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD/ADD, learning differences, and anxiety. I work with those to embrace their neurodivergence to help individuals work on how they can learn and socialize with others in ways that work for them to live happier and more fulfilling lives. I have worked with individuals struggling with self-esteem, bullying, time management, social anxiety and depression.
I’m a gender-affirming therapist that focuses on behavior modification and cognitive behavioral therapy with children, preteens, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD/ADD, learning differences, and anxiety. I work with those to embrace their neurodivergence to help individuals work on how they can learn and socialize with others in ways that work for them to live happier and more fulfilling lives. I have worked with individuals struggling with self-esteem, bullying, time management, social anxiety and depression.
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Uplift & Imagine (U&I) LLC was established to help people learn new coping skills to be able to uplift themselves and imagine a better life. At U&I we strive to help you be an independent individual. U&I will help build your confidence and self-esteem by creating goals to meet your specific needs.
Uplift & Imagine (U&I) LLC was established to help people learn new coping skills to be able to uplift themselves and imagine a better life. At U&I we strive to help you be an independent individual. U&I will help build your confidence and self-esteem by creating goals to meet your specific needs.
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One Accord Wellness Center LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIMHP, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
NOW Accepting New Clients- At One Accord Wellness Center LLC., I understand that everyone's pathway to wholeness is unique, and therefore, requires special and individualized care. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP) with advanced training in EMDR, I truly believe that strengthening the mind-body connection is a fundamental aspect of healing. I treat with the understanding that with appropriate care, the mind, much like the body, has the capacity to heal itself.
NOW Accepting New Clients- At One Accord Wellness Center LLC., I understand that everyone's pathway to wholeness is unique, and therefore, requires special and individualized care. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP) with advanced training in EMDR, I truly believe that strengthening the mind-body connection is a fundamental aspect of healing. I treat with the understanding that with appropriate care, the mind, much like the body, has the capacity to heal itself.
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Not accepting new clients at this time. Are you looking for a private and relaxing atmosphere where you can receive individualized counseling for yourself? I have significant experience working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma in their lives.
Not accepting new clients at this time. Are you looking for a private and relaxing atmosphere where you can receive individualized counseling for yourself? I have significant experience working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma in their lives.
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Kristan M. McLean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492 (Online Only)
*"Change can be scary, but you know what's scarier? Allowing fear to stop you from growing, evolving and progressing"* Mandy Hale. I am an experienced clinician that would like to help guide you on your journey for change and individual growth in a safe respected environment. I have been practicing as a clinician for 14 years with adolescents, families, couples, adults, and children. I have strengthened my skills in assisting individuals overcome anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns and family conflict. My training has been in crisis and trauma work as well as with families through the Functional Family Therapy model.
*"Change can be scary, but you know what's scarier? Allowing fear to stop you from growing, evolving and progressing"* Mandy Hale. I am an experienced clinician that would like to help guide you on your journey for change and individual growth in a safe respected environment. I have been practicing as a clinician for 14 years with adolescents, families, couples, adults, and children. I have strengthened my skills in assisting individuals overcome anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns and family conflict. My training has been in crisis and trauma work as well as with families through the Functional Family Therapy model.
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Anne Sansolo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
In my 16 years of working with adults, children, adolescents, I have learned that everyone has incredible resiliency and amazing capacity for growth and change- regardless of the challenges they face. Each of us has their own unique gifts and strengths. As a therapist, it is my job to recognize those innate strengths and build on them in order to address whatever problems you are facing. Therapy can help you learn how to express themselves verbally and develop positive coping skills. For teens, therapy can be a safe place to gain important insights and move towards personal goals.
In my 16 years of working with adults, children, adolescents, I have learned that everyone has incredible resiliency and amazing capacity for growth and change- regardless of the challenges they face. Each of us has their own unique gifts and strengths. As a therapist, it is my job to recognize those innate strengths and build on them in order to address whatever problems you are facing. Therapy can help you learn how to express themselves verbally and develop positive coping skills. For teens, therapy can be a safe place to gain important insights and move towards personal goals.
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Adolescent & Family Counseling Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492
I am Linda Rosenfield, LCSW, Intake Coordinator. Our goal & service mark since 1980: "Helping You Solve Life's Problems". Clients have ability & answers within themselves; our role is to help you see alternatives and have self-confidence to make healthy changes. I'm proud of our clients and our success in helping them to heal & grow. CT licensed clinicians with varied backgrounds, skills, degrees, & expertise: ADHD; Anger Management; Anxiety; Behavior problems; Couples'; Depression; Early childhood; Educational; Grief; Hypnotherapy; Medical Issues; Parenting; PTSD; Sex Abuse/Incest Survivors; Stress Management; Smoke-ending; & more!
I am Linda Rosenfield, LCSW, Intake Coordinator. Our goal & service mark since 1980: "Helping You Solve Life's Problems". Clients have ability & answers within themselves; our role is to help you see alternatives and have self-confidence to make healthy changes. I'm proud of our clients and our success in helping them to heal & grow. CT licensed clinicians with varied backgrounds, skills, degrees, & expertise: ADHD; Anger Management; Anxiety; Behavior problems; Couples'; Depression; Early childhood; Educational; Grief; Hypnotherapy; Medical Issues; Parenting; PTSD; Sex Abuse/Incest Survivors; Stress Management; Smoke-ending; & more!
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Lantern Light Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
Life can be a "roller coaster." I am a compassionate clinical therapist who is motivated to help people improve their life situation, relationships,sense of well-being and other challenges life can bring. Let's begin the therapeutic journey to bring out the strength, resiliency and best in you!
Life can be a "roller coaster." I am a compassionate clinical therapist who is motivated to help people improve their life situation, relationships,sense of well-being and other challenges life can bring. Let's begin the therapeutic journey to bring out the strength, resiliency and best in you!
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Nick Kopazna
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have over 17 years of experience working in a variety of settings that include group programs, therapeutic foster care, residential programming, crisis management, therapeutic schooling, and private practice. My experience focuses on developing prosocial behavior, identifying adaptive coping skills, utilizing feeling identification, and implementing stress/anger management techniques. While working with clients, I take a collaborative approach that builds on strengths to help move toward goals and alleviate stress/strong negative emotions.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have over 17 years of experience working in a variety of settings that include group programs, therapeutic foster care, residential programming, crisis management, therapeutic schooling, and private practice. My experience focuses on developing prosocial behavior, identifying adaptive coping skills, utilizing feeling identification, and implementing stress/anger management techniques. While working with clients, I take a collaborative approach that builds on strengths to help move toward goals and alleviate stress/strong negative emotions.
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As a therapist, I take pleasure in using a humanistic approach to help individuals develop and gain the insight needed to explore how past, and present experiences impact their ability to manage life's daily stressors. Anxiety, feelings of depression, and unresolved traumatic events can often leave you feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. I strive to establish a therapeutic relationship that builds on trust, honesty, and compassion in an effort to help individuals manage their emotions and challenges in a positive effective way.
As a therapist, I take pleasure in using a humanistic approach to help individuals develop and gain the insight needed to explore how past, and present experiences impact their ability to manage life's daily stressors. Anxiety, feelings of depression, and unresolved traumatic events can often leave you feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. I strive to establish a therapeutic relationship that builds on trust, honesty, and compassion in an effort to help individuals manage their emotions and challenges in a positive effective way.
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Lighthouse Counseling and Intervention LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC , LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
Welcome to Lighthouse Counseling and Intervention where healing is our priority. Our diverse team of therapists bring a wealth of expertise and a range of therapeutic modalities to support you on your path to well-being. Meet our talented therapists, each offering specialized care, EMDR, CBT, DBT, Logotherapy, adoption issues parent or child and substance use utilizing a person centered approach. We have several licensed therapists ready to work with you on a range of issues. Please reach out to see how we can help you from a collaborative approach to therapy.
Welcome to Lighthouse Counseling and Intervention where healing is our priority. Our diverse team of therapists bring a wealth of expertise and a range of therapeutic modalities to support you on your path to well-being. Meet our talented therapists, each offering specialized care, EMDR, CBT, DBT, Logotherapy, adoption issues parent or child and substance use utilizing a person centered approach. We have several licensed therapists ready to work with you on a range of issues. Please reach out to see how we can help you from a collaborative approach to therapy.
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Stephanie Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , LADC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492
My background is in chemical dependency training at state and local hospitals where I worked at various levels of care from those who are very early in recovery to those with sustained recovery and ending at a community mental health facility where I supported individuals in transitioning to medication assisted treatment out of Department of Corrections. I was trained as a Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor and worked supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence while they transitioned out of narcissistic patterns of abuse. I have worked with children who have mood disorders, attachment disorders, and conduct disorders.
My background is in chemical dependency training at state and local hospitals where I worked at various levels of care from those who are very early in recovery to those with sustained recovery and ending at a community mental health facility where I supported individuals in transitioning to medication assisted treatment out of Department of Corrections. I was trained as a Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor and worked supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence while they transitioned out of narcissistic patterns of abuse. I have worked with children who have mood disorders, attachment disorders, and conduct disorders.
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Therapeutic Solutions of Cheshire, LLP
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
During these challenging times we know it can be difficult to cope with unexpected and daily stressors so we are here to help! We have several therapists that offer clinical services to children, adolescents and adults both individually and/or family based. Concerns addressed in treatment can be anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship challenges, and other life transitions/changes.
During these challenging times we know it can be difficult to cope with unexpected and daily stressors so we are here to help! We have several therapists that offer clinical services to children, adolescents and adults both individually and/or family based. Concerns addressed in treatment can be anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship challenges, and other life transitions/changes.
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MLPTherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492
Waitlist for new clients
I have 13 years experience in the mental health. This includes individual and family therapy with adults and children. I have extensive history working with the LGBTQI community, Substance Use, and ADHD.
I have 13 years experience in the mental health. This includes individual and family therapy with adults and children. I have extensive history working with the LGBTQI community, Substance Use, and ADHD.
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April Smoke-Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
I am called to SERVE. I have worked as a clinician for almost two decades and have had the pleasure of working with clients of all genders, from all racial backgrounds with various ages and needs. I meet my clients where they are emotionally with the goal of getting them to where they want to be in life by working through life's challenges and roadblocks. The years of training I received as a clinician and supervisor at the Yale Child Study Center have influenced my attention to detail, assessment, and collaboration. I encourage you to take this amazing journey of self-discovery and healing from inside and out with me.
I am called to SERVE. I have worked as a clinician for almost two decades and have had the pleasure of working with clients of all genders, from all racial backgrounds with various ages and needs. I meet my clients where they are emotionally with the goal of getting them to where they want to be in life by working through life's challenges and roadblocks. The years of training I received as a clinician and supervisor at the Yale Child Study Center have influenced my attention to detail, assessment, and collaboration. I encourage you to take this amazing journey of self-discovery and healing from inside and out with me.
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Rachel M. Burton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492
I am interested in helping you navigate challenges in your life, explore the root cause of any difficulties, and increase joy in your everyday life. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, life events (such as loss, grief, or illness), interpersonal conflicts, stress, etc., I believe in walking with you on your journey and creating personalized treatment and coping strategies.
I am interested in helping you navigate challenges in your life, explore the root cause of any difficulties, and increase joy in your everyday life. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, life events (such as loss, grief, or illness), interpersonal conflicts, stress, etc., I believe in walking with you on your journey and creating personalized treatment and coping strategies.
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Jennifer Ann Hurley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492
Waitlist for new clients
Hello & welcome to my profile. Please note I am currently not accepting new clients at this time, however have a waitlist if you would like to be added. My name is Jenn & I completed my Masters Degree in Social Work at Fordham University; and am currently a Licensed Clinical Social worker. I have worked with adults, adolescents, children, and their families for the past 20 plus years. I recognize there is not a "one size fits all" model approach to treatment. I look forward to collaborating with you and find ways to heal and grow as individuals. We will build on your strengths to help you move in the direction you want to be.
Hello & welcome to my profile. Please note I am currently not accepting new clients at this time, however have a waitlist if you would like to be added. My name is Jenn & I completed my Masters Degree in Social Work at Fordham University; and am currently a Licensed Clinical Social worker. I have worked with adults, adolescents, children, and their families for the past 20 plus years. I recognize there is not a "one size fits all" model approach to treatment. I look forward to collaborating with you and find ways to heal and grow as individuals. We will build on your strengths to help you move in the direction you want to be.
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My name is Kaylani Rosado and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Middletown, CT and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults. My specialty areas include: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and stress using a Cognitive Behavioral and Motivational Interviewing approach to empower my clients to use the strengths they already have within them to create positive, healthy changes in their own lives.
My name is Kaylani Rosado and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Middletown, CT and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults. My specialty areas include: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and stress using a Cognitive Behavioral and Motivational Interviewing approach to empower my clients to use the strengths they already have within them to create positive, healthy changes in their own lives.
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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.