Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Solon, OH

Brandy Kushan (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master of Education in Community Agency Counseling from Cleveland State University in 2010. She works with children, adolescents, and young adults. She specializes in working with children and adolescents who have a history of complex trauma, attachment disturbances/disorder, and placement in foster/adoption/kinship care. As a part of this work, Brandy provides ongoing caregiver guidance support. She has experience in addressing concerns related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, and behavioral issues such as conduct disorder and ODD and ADHD.

There are a lot of expectations on humans of all ages, but particularly on parents and today's youth! As a previous special education teacher, licensed psychologist, and mother of 4, it is no surprise that these expectations often feel overwhelming or insurmountable for us as individuals and for our family units. As a parent, do you need support navigating all that confusing and contradictory parenting advice? Do you have a child in K-12 (or are you a teen) struggling academically or in connecting with others in a way that feels true to yourself? Have you experienced trauma and want to know how it impacts your daily functioning?

I am a strengths-based counselor who helps people figure out how they can feel better mentally and emotionally. I work with clients of varying ages and diagnoses. I do not treat diagnoses, I help people identify ways to be more equipped to handle life stressors, whatever they may be.

It is important to navigate through the domains of life. Emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental and financial.I focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress to help you manage it. I use evidence-based approaches, including CBT and EMDR, to empower clients with practical skills and emotional resilience. My goal is to guide clients towards self-assuredness, emotional balance, and effective stress management during this transformative phase. By changing the way we view life and stressors we are able to change how they affect us. Stress is inevitable, how you allow it to affect

Are you concerned about your -- or your child/teen's anxiety/sadness, anger/emotionality, or attention/learning? Are there social issues and/or feelings of failure? My intention is to support those who seek to understand the true cause(s) of their issues and treat them, rather than rely on pills only. Would you like to improve focus/concentration, clear thinking and interpersonal/academic and job success using an Integrated traditional and holistic approach? I enjoy helping individuals of all ages develop a sense of connectedness & self-compassion. I strive to help them feel safe and cared for as they find themselves and their passion.

I work with my clients to provide relief from emotional pain and to address their struggles in life. The goal is to increase self-awareness and to provide tools for better coping and functioning. I believe that every individual has the capacity to heal and to increase their sense of balance and well-being. I find that people who choose to engage in the process of psychotherapy can achieve a richer, more meaningful and more productive life. I work with people who struggle with different life challenges including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss and bereavement, trauma and relationship difficulties.

My practice is dedicated to helping children, teens, and young adults live satisfying lives, maximizing their successful functioning at home, school, and in their relationships. I diagnose and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. I also have specialized expertise in the treatment of adjustment and coping challenges that can accompany medical illness and in evaluation of learning challenges, attention problems, and giftedness. I offer a full range of services, including consultation/evaluation, treatment, and educational/psychological assessment. My face-to-face testing feedback and comprehensive reports provide specific recommendations tailored to the needs of the student.

If we are asking about my "ideal" client, I would say that it is someone who is open-minded. Someone who knows that having struggles is OKAY. Someone who knows that their flaws do not define them. We all have flaws, and that makes us human! It takes a STRONG person to be able to say "hey, this doesn't feel good, I think I need to ask for help", and then DO IT. Life outside of our control is already so chaotic, why not make attempts to bring peace into our lives?

My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe, comfortable, and friendly environment to work through your individual or family challenges. I aim to help you navigate the complex world that we live in. Whether the challenges you and your family face are related to the current stressors in your life, or past trauma you have experienced, I will work with you to identify the core issue and obtain the skills needed to help you develop a healthy and rewarding life. My primary focus is currently working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, but I also have experience working with adults.

Beth Gracey has over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families as an independently licensed social worker. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Master's degree in Social Work. She has been the Children's Program Coordinator at the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board for over 10 years. She serves as co-chair of the Summit County Youth Suicide Prevention Committee, and Summit County Trauma Informed Care Coalition. She is a Level One Certified Trauma Practitioner and certified perinatal mood disorder specialist.

Reaching out for help takes a lot of courage and insight. I am here to help. I have worked in the counseling field for the last 20 years in private practice, treatment centers and in Higher Education. I enjoy helping others work through life situations and difficulties to regain their sense of self and worth. I utilize the treatment modality that fits your personality and comfort level. I bring with me a wealth of knowledge, empathy and a belief that no situation is hopeless.

Lauren Kustec is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Akron and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Lauren has experience working with individuals, couples, and families from various backgrounds and of all ages. Lauren has provided treatment to individuals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, and other mental health issues that impact daily living.

The goal in life is to express ones abilities and unique personality characteristics in a way that achieves fulfillment over the lifespan. Sometimes that entails seeking assistance to promote that journey if/when the individual believes they are not achieving progress. Whether it's developmental, school and career building, or family and relationship issues over the lifespan one can feel stuck and need the services of a professional. Don't let procrastination or other circumstances deprive you of a life where you have not fulfilled your goals and ambitions.

Lori Wolfe earned her master's degree from Ohio University in 1994. She has worked in private practice settings, as well as community mental health. Lori's treatment focus is couples, adults, and very young children. She specializes in helping families with parenting concerns and new mothers experiencing postpartum depression. Lori is adept in assisting couples with marital issues and she has a wealth of experience treating adults with anxiety and depression.

My aim is to empower those who struggle with managing their emotional and behavioral well-being. I have extensive experience in areas of trauma, emotional dysregulation (e.g., depression, anxiety), behavioral disorders in children, aggression, para-suicidal and self-injurious behaviors, identity issues, sexual-offending behaviors, and personality disorders.