Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Oak Ridge, NJ
Melissa Pirnos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
I can help with anger management, grief and loss, divorce, depression, crisis, anxiety, developmental disabilities, ADHD and oppositional behaviors.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor by the state of New Jersey with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in community agencies, school systems and private practice. I offer therapy services to adults, children and adolescents. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment and employ a variety of strategies depending on clients' needs, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play therapy.
I can help with anger management, grief and loss, divorce, depression, crisis, anxiety, developmental disabilities, ADHD and oppositional behaviors.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor by the state of New Jersey with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in community agencies, school systems and private practice. I offer therapy services to adults, children and adolescents. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment and employ a variety of strategies depending on clients' needs, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play therapy.
Rachel DeLade
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
Being a therapist is more than just my job, it is my passion. I truly enjoy each of my sessions: working with new clients and clients that I've been with for years. It is an honor to be a small part of your story. Outside of being a dedicated therapist, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two children, and my dog child as well. I love shopping, spending time being crafty, and traveling!
Being a therapist is more than just my job, it is my passion. I truly enjoy each of my sessions: working with new clients and clients that I've been with for years. It is an honor to be a small part of your story. Outside of being a dedicated therapist, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two children, and my dog child as well. I love shopping, spending time being crafty, and traveling!
Feeling stuck, dissatisfied, or struggling with past life challenges you feel you need to work through? Do your thoughts bounce around in your head making it hard to move forward sometimes? If so, I can help. I have worked in mental health and addiction treatment for the past 6 years in various capacities including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and in-home services. I have assist people in building healthier relationships with those around them, identify how the past can impact the future, and create a life they don't want to loose. If you want to make any kind of change, I'm here to support you make it happen.
Feeling stuck, dissatisfied, or struggling with past life challenges you feel you need to work through? Do your thoughts bounce around in your head making it hard to move forward sometimes? If so, I can help. I have worked in mental health and addiction treatment for the past 6 years in various capacities including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and in-home services. I have assist people in building healthier relationships with those around them, identify how the past can impact the future, and create a life they don't want to loose. If you want to make any kind of change, I'm here to support you make it happen.
Tasha DeFelice
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
Waitlist for new clients
Change can be intimidating, but I’m here to help you through it. I strive to provide a safe, encouraging, and growth-oriented environment for my clients as they explore emotional distress, increase self awareness, and work toward their personal goals. To best meet each clients’ needs, I use an integrative approach to counseling, incorporating techniques from various approaches and theories.
Change can be intimidating, but I’m here to help you through it. I strive to provide a safe, encouraging, and growth-oriented environment for my clients as they explore emotional distress, increase self awareness, and work toward their personal goals. To best meet each clients’ needs, I use an integrative approach to counseling, incorporating techniques from various approaches and theories.
Carrie Haight
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 (Online Only)
Providing therapeutic interventions for children, adults, couples and families with a large variety of treatment modalities.
Providing therapeutic interventions for children, adults, couples and families with a large variety of treatment modalities.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Morris County, NJ. I have over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults on a variety of issues including but not limited to mood disorders, oppositional behaviors, depression and anxiety, as well as life's challenges. I understand and appreciate the difficulty with accepting the idea of therapy, the work in finding a therapist and even the anxiety that often accompanies building trust in a complete stranger. As your therapist, I will do my best to honor and respect your thoughts and feelings while working with you towards positive change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Morris County, NJ. I have over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults on a variety of issues including but not limited to mood disorders, oppositional behaviors, depression and anxiety, as well as life's challenges. I understand and appreciate the difficulty with accepting the idea of therapy, the work in finding a therapist and even the anxiety that often accompanies building trust in a complete stranger. As your therapist, I will do my best to honor and respect your thoughts and feelings while working with you towards positive change.
Richard J Lally, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denville, NJ 07834
Families are a good source of strength but they can also get stuck in unproductive patterns of behavior and interaction which are challenging to change. I help families break these difficult cycles by working with them to identify goals and establish plans and milestones to achieve them. I apply over 25 years of experience as I empower struggling individuals, couples, and families facing marital issues, divorce, anxiety, depression, and children/adolescents with self-destructive behaviors or ADD/ADHD as well as many other mental health issues. I also specialize in working with diagnoses of oppositional defiant and conduct disorders.
Families are a good source of strength but they can also get stuck in unproductive patterns of behavior and interaction which are challenging to change. I help families break these difficult cycles by working with them to identify goals and establish plans and milestones to achieve them. I apply over 25 years of experience as I empower struggling individuals, couples, and families facing marital issues, divorce, anxiety, depression, and children/adolescents with self-destructive behaviors or ADD/ADHD as well as many other mental health issues. I also specialize in working with diagnoses of oppositional defiant and conduct disorders.
ADHD, Autism Spectrum, oppositional behaviors and anxieties.
I have over 30 years experience working with children and their families. I use creative techniques to address anxiety, impulsive behaviors, anger and depression. For children the most effective therapy is Play Therapy and for Adolescents, Cognitive Behavioral and creative techniques. I have extensive expereince working within these modalties
ADHD, Autism Spectrum, oppositional behaviors and anxieties.
I have over 30 years experience working with children and their families. I use creative techniques to address anxiety, impulsive behaviors, anger and depression. For children the most effective therapy is Play Therapy and for Adolescents, Cognitive Behavioral and creative techniques. I have extensive expereince working within these modalties
Catharine M. Willets, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boonton Township, NJ 07005 (Online Only)
If things are hard for you or your family, you are not alone. Are you trying everything but things still aren't working? Is your child struggling, discouraged or behaving in a way you didn't expect? It's easy to feel like you're doing something wrong. Not necessarily. Many children (and adults) need strategies that match their learning style, or that need adjusting as life changes. With challenges like ADHD, oppositional behavior or Autism, navigating the world can be even harder, especially in our current situation. I believe we all have strengths to celebrate and room for growth. You deserve the best life has to offer.
If things are hard for you or your family, you are not alone. Are you trying everything but things still aren't working? Is your child struggling, discouraged or behaving in a way you didn't expect? It's easy to feel like you're doing something wrong. Not necessarily. Many children (and adults) need strategies that match their learning style, or that need adjusting as life changes. With challenges like ADHD, oppositional behavior or Autism, navigating the world can be even harder, especially in our current situation. I believe we all have strengths to celebrate and room for growth. You deserve the best life has to offer.
Nicole A Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rockaway, NJ 07866 (Online Only)
I have experience treating depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and Oppositional Defiance Disorder.
When experiencing life's many challenges it can be hard to stay motivated and hopeful. I can offer support, encouragement, and guidance while providing practical skills that meet your unique needs. In my practice, I view the client-therapist relationship as one that is collaborative and I utilize a strength-based and solution-focused approach. You will be provided a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings free of judgment while we work together to achieve your goals. I strive for my clients to feel respected, heard, and validated during sessions.
I have experience treating depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and Oppositional Defiance Disorder.
When experiencing life's many challenges it can be hard to stay motivated and hopeful. I can offer support, encouragement, and guidance while providing practical skills that meet your unique needs. In my practice, I view the client-therapist relationship as one that is collaborative and I utilize a strength-based and solution-focused approach. You will be provided a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings free of judgment while we work together to achieve your goals. I strive for my clients to feel respected, heard, and validated during sessions.
I help adults and children overcome difficulties with Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, School Underachievement, Relationship Problems, Substance Abuse and a Variety of Other Life Difficulties. I custom tailor my interpersonal style and therapeutic strategies to match a client's age, personality and motivation for change. This individualized approach creates an environment in which the client feels deeply understood and valued. The spirit of trust and collaboration that results is one of the keys to motivating those I serve and improving their treatment outcome.
I help adults and children overcome difficulties with Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, School Underachievement, Relationship Problems, Substance Abuse and a Variety of Other Life Difficulties. I custom tailor my interpersonal style and therapeutic strategies to match a client's age, personality and motivation for change. This individualized approach creates an environment in which the client feels deeply understood and valued. The spirit of trust and collaboration that results is one of the keys to motivating those I serve and improving their treatment outcome.
Have you recently experienced a loss, found yourself worrying, or sad a lot? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Finding a connection with a therapist can be an important step in your healing process. My goal is to work together with you to create a fulfilling life you enjoy. I have over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings. I have had the opportunity to help individuals and families in an array of areas including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, parental and family issues, and substance abuse.
Have you recently experienced a loss, found yourself worrying, or sad a lot? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Finding a connection with a therapist can be an important step in your healing process. My goal is to work together with you to create a fulfilling life you enjoy. I have over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings. I have had the opportunity to help individuals and families in an array of areas including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, parental and family issues, and substance abuse.
Pamela French-Stern
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, BCFAPA, EMDR, CERT
Verified Verified
West Milford, NJ 07480
I believe that my clients have an innate sense for identifying problem areas and the ability to move in positive directions.
I am originally from California where I earned a Masters' degree in counseling and shortly thereafter relocated to NJ where I continued working as a therapist for the Mental Health Clinic of Passaic. Most recently my professional goals have focused on my bipolar research which lead to the completion of my PhD in clinical psychology and the development of specialized treatment for mood disorders as well as obtaining the highest level of trauma training available: certification in EMDR trauma treatment.
I believe that my clients have an innate sense for identifying problem areas and the ability to move in positive directions.
I am originally from California where I earned a Masters' degree in counseling and shortly thereafter relocated to NJ where I continued working as a therapist for the Mental Health Clinic of Passaic. Most recently my professional goals have focused on my bipolar research which lead to the completion of my PhD in clinical psychology and the development of specialized treatment for mood disorders as well as obtaining the highest level of trauma training available: certification in EMDR trauma treatment.
I graduated from NYU in 1981 and have had a clinical practice in Social Work since 1986. My treatment approach is eclectic. However, I am a certified EMDR therapist, and that, along with, Supportive Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral techniques inform the manner in which I work with my clients. In my years of practice in the field, I have developed an honest respect for the therapy process and a confidence in the resiliency of the people that I have had the opportunity to work with.
I graduated from NYU in 1981 and have had a clinical practice in Social Work since 1986. My treatment approach is eclectic. However, I am a certified EMDR therapist, and that, along with, Supportive Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral techniques inform the manner in which I work with my clients. In my years of practice in the field, I have developed an honest respect for the therapy process and a confidence in the resiliency of the people that I have had the opportunity to work with.
Rebecca Dennis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, LCADC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Sparta, NJ 07871
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience located in Montclair, New Jersey. I offer a range of therapeutic approaches depending on your needs. Together we will target the issues that bring you into therapy and seek solutions in a timely manner.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience located in Montclair, New Jersey. I offer a range of therapeutic approaches depending on your needs. Together we will target the issues that bring you into therapy and seek solutions in a timely manner.
Connections Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Butler, NJ 07405
At times life become daunting, leaving you feeling uncertain, depressed, confused or anxious. Other times you experienced a life altering event or have some relational difficulties that seem overwhelming. When your goal is to find positive solutions that help you see a brighter future and the best of you who you are, our office offers you a safe place based on trust and understanding, without judgment. You will feel secure to share your difficulties, but also to wonder on the possibilities for your life. In our office we welcome you, we embrace and celebrate each person, and validate the contributions you bring to our world.
At times life become daunting, leaving you feeling uncertain, depressed, confused or anxious. Other times you experienced a life altering event or have some relational difficulties that seem overwhelming. When your goal is to find positive solutions that help you see a brighter future and the best of you who you are, our office offers you a safe place based on trust and understanding, without judgment. You will feel secure to share your difficulties, but also to wonder on the possibilities for your life. In our office we welcome you, we embrace and celebrate each person, and validate the contributions you bring to our world.
Mindful Assessments & Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kinnelon, NJ 07405
Are you looking for answers for yourself, your child, or your aging loved one? Do you have questions about your diagnosis, thinking, memory, attention, or emotions? Perhaps these issues are making it hard to succeed at school, work, in the household, or in making treatment-progress. I am a Board-Certified Neuropsychologist who looks at the “whole person” in their cognition and emotions. I use a therapeutic and evidence-based assessment approach for ADHD, learning disorders, giftedness and autism spectrum disorders; changes in the brain caused by concussions, epilepsy, stroke or dementia; and emotional issues.
Are you looking for answers for yourself, your child, or your aging loved one? Do you have questions about your diagnosis, thinking, memory, attention, or emotions? Perhaps these issues are making it hard to succeed at school, work, in the household, or in making treatment-progress. I am a Board-Certified Neuropsychologist who looks at the “whole person” in their cognition and emotions. I use a therapeutic and evidence-based assessment approach for ADHD, learning disorders, giftedness and autism spectrum disorders; changes in the brain caused by concussions, epilepsy, stroke or dementia; and emotional issues.
I work from a person centered approach, promoting the strengths and skills clients already have. Building and using skills from modalities such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and others, we will find ways to manage and improve difficult situations in your life. As a therapist specializing in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, I also offer a unique and effective approach to treating a range of mental health conditions. If you are looking to make a change, I am confident that together we can help create it!
I work from a person centered approach, promoting the strengths and skills clients already have. Building and using skills from modalities such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and others, we will find ways to manage and improve difficult situations in your life. As a therapist specializing in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, I also offer a unique and effective approach to treating a range of mental health conditions. If you are looking to make a change, I am confident that together we can help create it!
I have over 20 years' experience treating adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship problems. If you are feeling anxious or depressed, there are proven ways to control overwhelming feelings. My clinical training in psychoanalysis helps my clients explore their feelings, behaviors and relationships patterns to overcome feelings that leave them stagnant, sad, and frustrated.
I have over 20 years' experience treating adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship problems. If you are feeling anxious or depressed, there are proven ways to control overwhelming feelings. My clinical training in psychoanalysis helps my clients explore their feelings, behaviors and relationships patterns to overcome feelings that leave them stagnant, sad, and frustrated.
As a dedicated, caring, experienced psychologist, I successfully treated children, adolescents, families and adults, using a cognitive-behavioral approach, for over 25 years. I am an in-network for most insurance companies (Aetna, United, Cigna, Blue-Cross, Magellan, Value Options, Medicare and others). Through therapy, I have helped patients make positive changes, overcome their psychological difficulties, improve family and marital relationships, and improve child and teen adjustment. I was the director of a large psychological practice, was on the professional staff of Hackettstown Hospital, and was a school psychologist.
As a dedicated, caring, experienced psychologist, I successfully treated children, adolescents, families and adults, using a cognitive-behavioral approach, for over 25 years. I am an in-network for most insurance companies (Aetna, United, Cigna, Blue-Cross, Magellan, Value Options, Medicare and others). Through therapy, I have helped patients make positive changes, overcome their psychological difficulties, improve family and marital relationships, and improve child and teen adjustment. I was the director of a large psychological practice, was on the professional staff of Hackettstown Hospital, and was a school psychologist.
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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.