Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Sparta, NJ
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Melissa Pirnos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871
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.
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Tasha DeFelice
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871
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.
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Sage Psychotherapy is a small private practice therapy group in Sparta NJ, made up of 10 experienced therapists who provide a wide range of services for adults, children, couples, and families. With our varying cultures, backgrounds, and experiences we are sure to have someone who is the right fit for you. We take a holistic and relaxed approach to therapy, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment for our clients to explore their mental and emotional well-being. Our on-site therapy dog, Sasha, will make you feel right at home. Please give us a call to schedule; evenings, weekends, and virtual options are available.
Sage Psychotherapy is a small private practice therapy group in Sparta NJ, made up of 10 experienced therapists who provide a wide range of services for adults, children, couples, and families. With our varying cultures, backgrounds, and experiences we are sure to have someone who is the right fit for you. We take a holistic and relaxed approach to therapy, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment for our clients to explore their mental and emotional well-being. Our on-site therapy dog, Sasha, will make you feel right at home. Please give us a call to schedule; evenings, weekends, and virtual options are available.
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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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As a licensed creative arts therapist (drama, art, music, movement, play. creative writing) my skills are especially suitable for clients who have been through levels of trauma (domestic violence, divorce, dating abuse, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, self-harm, anxiety. etc.). In addition, I work with high-functioning kids/teens on the autism spectrum. I have found that the visual and physical work of role-playing, scene-work, improvisation, simple drawings, and video work increases their skills to recognize facial cues and feelings. Through play, these clients build self-esteem, social skills, deepen their emotional range and gain empathy.
As a licensed creative arts therapist (drama, art, music, movement, play. creative writing) my skills are especially suitable for clients who have been through levels of trauma (domestic violence, divorce, dating abuse, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, self-harm, anxiety. etc.). In addition, I work with high-functioning kids/teens on the autism spectrum. I have found that the visual and physical work of role-playing, scene-work, improvisation, simple drawings, and video work increases their skills to recognize facial cues and feelings. Through play, these clients build self-esteem, social skills, deepen their emotional range and gain empathy.
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Sometimes it can be really difficult to manage what life throws at you. It’s not easy being a child or a young adult. There are stressors you find yourself having to deal with that you thought you would never have to deal with. Students in school may be getting to you, responsibilities of daily life can be overwhelming, you feel lonely, angry, sad or whatever it may be that can really impact your overall mood and day to day living. Even for those of you who are older and may be past those issues, there are still adjustments in your life that you are having to deal with that feel unmanageable!
Sometimes it can be really difficult to manage what life throws at you. It’s not easy being a child or a young adult. There are stressors you find yourself having to deal with that you thought you would never have to deal with. Students in school may be getting to you, responsibilities of daily life can be overwhelming, you feel lonely, angry, sad or whatever it may be that can really impact your overall mood and day to day living. Even for those of you who are older and may be past those issues, there are still adjustments in your life that you are having to deal with that feel unmanageable!
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I work with children, adolescents, and adults in helping them to achieve balance in their lives. Therapy offers a way for people to better understand what is happening, and can help people to learn new ways to manage their stress more effectively. In addition to working in the counseling profession for 23+ years, I have a background in in-home family counseling, domestic violence, and adolescent residential treatment work.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in helping them to achieve balance in their lives. Therapy offers a way for people to better understand what is happening, and can help people to learn new ways to manage their stress more effectively. In addition to working in the counseling profession for 23+ years, I have a background in in-home family counseling, domestic violence, and adolescent residential treatment work.
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Joanna D'Agosta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871
Hello! My name is Joanna D'Agosta, a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work diligently and compassionately with clients towards their desired levels of productivity and contentment. Largely utilizing CBT and related supportive techniques, I attempt to help my clients reduce the intensity, frequency and duration of potential mood instability, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, domestic violence/abuse and interpersonal and behavioral conflicts. I enjoy interacting with clients through an effective client-centered thought-coaching philosophy that promotes respect and dignity throughout the therapeutic process.
Hello! My name is Joanna D'Agosta, a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work diligently and compassionately with clients towards their desired levels of productivity and contentment. Largely utilizing CBT and related supportive techniques, I attempt to help my clients reduce the intensity, frequency and duration of potential mood instability, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, domestic violence/abuse and interpersonal and behavioral conflicts. I enjoy interacting with clients through an effective client-centered thought-coaching philosophy that promotes respect and dignity throughout the therapeutic process.
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Gina Marra-Wachtel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871 (Online Only)
Gina is a licensed professional counselor with over seven years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse fields. Gina has worked with a wide span of ages and topics, with most of her experience being with adolescents and adults. She has experience with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, trauma related, co-occurring disorders and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, she offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each of her clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth.
Gina is a licensed professional counselor with over seven years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse fields. Gina has worked with a wide span of ages and topics, with most of her experience being with adolescents and adults. She has experience with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, trauma related, co-occurring disorders and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, she offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each of her clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth.
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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We all struggle sometimes. Life can be unpredictable and it's ok to not feel "ok". Anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses can occur, whether biologically or due to life events, and it's ok to ask for help. It is human nature to seek happiness and wellness, and sometimes we need a little help and guidance to get there.
We all struggle sometimes. Life can be unpredictable and it's ok to not feel "ok". Anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses can occur, whether biologically or due to life events, and it's ok to ask for help. It is human nature to seek happiness and wellness, and sometimes we need a little help and guidance to get there.
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I have been in the treatment field for many years.Much of my work centers around conflict resolution and dealing with life stressors. I work often in the here and now, however I will move with patients into past conflicts and issues, where indicated. I am an active therapist who engages quickly while being both empathetic and understanding. I use my long term experience in the treatment field, in many various capacities, to help my patients deal with their distress and to further move on in their lives.
I have been in the treatment field for many years.Much of my work centers around conflict resolution and dealing with life stressors. I work often in the here and now, however I will move with patients into past conflicts and issues, where indicated. I am an active therapist who engages quickly while being both empathetic and understanding. I use my long term experience in the treatment field, in many various capacities, to help my patients deal with their distress and to further move on in their lives.
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Lakeside Counseling Associates is a multi-specialty group private practice, offering behavioral health services to adults, children and adolescents. We provide individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy and group therapy in a calm and relaxing outpatient setting. In addition to office visits, we offer teletherapy services as an option. Our diverse team of mental health professionals are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, personalized for each individual's needs. All of our therapists are experienced licensed professionals with a wide range of specialties and qualifications.
Lakeside Counseling Associates is a multi-specialty group private practice, offering behavioral health services to adults, children and adolescents. We provide individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy and group therapy in a calm and relaxing outpatient setting. In addition to office visits, we offer teletherapy services as an option. Our diverse team of mental health professionals are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, personalized for each individual's needs. All of our therapists are experienced licensed professionals with a wide range of specialties and qualifications.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor. I strongly believe that we can all be encouraged to dive deeper and to look within ourselves to seek the answers to put in motion much needed change. Often times these messages may be difficult, but soaring over hurdles and obstacles is how we grow most. My goal is to empower you to make changes for YOUR life!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor. I strongly believe that we can all be encouraged to dive deeper and to look within ourselves to seek the answers to put in motion much needed change. Often times these messages may be difficult, but soaring over hurdles and obstacles is how we grow most. My goal is to empower you to make changes for YOUR life!
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If you are struggling with issues related to feeling overwhelmed and stressed with life, work, family and/or your relationships, you need to talk with a professional. Working with an objective and professionally trained psychologist will empower you to move forward and be more productive, less stressed and happier. Sometimes, people feel alone and think that others will not understand their struggles. People often show improvements by having someone they can trust and who will be able to see their perspective without judgement. I understand the human experience and help people make changes to improve their quality of life. Call now.
If you are struggling with issues related to feeling overwhelmed and stressed with life, work, family and/or your relationships, you need to talk with a professional. Working with an objective and professionally trained psychologist will empower you to move forward and be more productive, less stressed and happier. Sometimes, people feel alone and think that others will not understand their struggles. People often show improvements by having someone they can trust and who will be able to see their perspective without judgement. I understand the human experience and help people make changes to improve their quality of life. Call now.
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Laura Anne Leone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871
Hello. My name is Laura Leone and I am in private practice that offers a lovely out-patient office setting. I have been involved in emotional health education and training for decades and completed my Master's in Mental Health in 2012. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey and my passion includes serving children, adolescents, adults and families to assist and assess in bringing stabilization and effective intervention in a timely manner. In addition to assisting with behavioral challenges, I serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Hello. My name is Laura Leone and I am in private practice that offers a lovely out-patient office setting. I have been involved in emotional health education and training for decades and completed my Master's in Mental Health in 2012. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey and my passion includes serving children, adolescents, adults and families to assist and assess in bringing stabilization and effective intervention in a timely manner. In addition to assisting with behavioral challenges, I serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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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.
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Mark Littman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sparta, NJ 07871
"Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?" Henry David Thoreau. These healing words are the foundation of my philosophy. if you are having serious communication (and other) issues in your relationship with your partner that you've been unable to resolve....if your teenager, who has always been so good, is becoming unmanageable...if you are suffering with profound grief that doesn't heal over having lost a loved one or a beloved pet, then please consider speaking to someone who can help. I have over 25 years experience working with these and other issues.
"Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?" Henry David Thoreau. These healing words are the foundation of my philosophy. if you are having serious communication (and other) issues in your relationship with your partner that you've been unable to resolve....if your teenager, who has always been so good, is becoming unmanageable...if you are suffering with profound grief that doesn't heal over having lost a loved one or a beloved pet, then please consider speaking to someone who can help. I have over 25 years experience working with these and other issues.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task. I work toward providing an atmosphere of respect, support, trust and caring which can lead to a greater potential for self understanding, healing, relief and the opportunity to see and make different choices. In private practice for 20 years, I have a varied practice, working with individuals, couples and families with a wide range of difficulties. Areas of particular specialty include working withindividuals who have experienced trauma, relational difficulties, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and issues of adolescence.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task. I work toward providing an atmosphere of respect, support, trust and caring which can lead to a greater potential for self understanding, healing, relief and the opportunity to see and make different choices. In private practice for 20 years, I have a varied practice, working with individuals, couples and families with a wide range of difficulties. Areas of particular specialty include working withindividuals who have experienced trauma, relational difficulties, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and issues of adolescence.
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I am a licensed psychologist. My training and experience is in both the school and clinical areas of psychology. As a school psychologist, working in the public schools, I have expertise in the special education process, providing meaning to evaluation results and helping children cope and thrive in the classroom. I have found that this experience has been very helpful to the families and children that I treat in my private practice. In private practice, I work with children, adolescents and adults coping with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders and adjustment issues.
I am a licensed psychologist. My training and experience is in both the school and clinical areas of psychology. As a school psychologist, working in the public schools, I have expertise in the special education process, providing meaning to evaluation results and helping children cope and thrive in the classroom. I have found that this experience has been very helpful to the families and children that I treat in my private practice. In private practice, I work with children, adolescents and adults coping with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders and adjustment issues.
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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.