Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Georgia

We are a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians who are passionate about supporting children's behavioral needs and strengthening their family unit. We utilize the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis to increase desired behavior and decrease behaviors interfering with a child's quality of life. Our mission is to provide ethical and neurodiversity affirming care to the children we serve. We strive to preserve the unique strengths and qualities of each child while also providing them with the tools they need for success. We specialize in working with children who have Autism, ADHD, OCD, ODD.

Greetings! Thank you for viewing my profile. Regarding my experience and education, I received a Master's degree with a specialization in mental health counseling in 2008. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Florida Tele-Health approved provider, National Certified Counselor, and Master Addiction Counselor. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in many different capacities over the last 21 years. To schedule an appointment and to inquire about your insurance benefits, please visit www.brianleelong.com.

I am a fully licensed, bilingual clinician working with a diverse population. Since 2010, I have worked with Adolescents and Children as well as with families, and groups. The populations were diverse anywhere from depression, multiple personalities, trauma victims, alcohol abuse, physical/emotional and sexual abuse, anxiety, anger management, self-mutilators, bipolar, bullying victims, OCD, conduct/Oppositional, some eating disorders, grief self-esteem to name a few.

Greetings! First, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for visiting my profile. "You are appreciated." My name is Mattie Finn I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, servicing individuals, couples, families, and groups. My primary goal is to empower, encourage, and educate those who encounter emotional life challenges that prevent them from living a more purposeful life.

Katherine has been working as a psychotherapist for over 21 years with children, teens and adults. As a therapist she helps her clients to not only heal but to thrive in life. She is compassionate, intelligent, direct and believes one of the greatest gifts she can give someone is the ability to be heard and understood.

Are you feeling hopeless, anxious, and having a difficult time coping with current life changes? Feeling depressed and experiencing difficulty identifying and expressing your emotions? Experienced childhood trauma that was never addressed or processed? Allow me to help you navigate and process these things. I believe that early intervention can significantly impact a child in adulthood, and addressing /processing childhood trauma can change your life.

Many individuals experience different challenges throughout their lives whether it is abuse, trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, etc. If you are one of those individuals, then I would like to be the one to assist you in either returning back to or creating a new normal. I am passionate about working with Children, Adolescents, and Adults, and I ensure to create a safe, comfortable, and authentic environment for all individuals to express themselves in a positive and healthy manner. Allow me to assist you in walking into your new journey and no longer living in fear, doubt, and/or grief.

Hello! My name is Chandra Blakely. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Psychology, specializing in Professional Counseling, and a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology. I have over 17 years of comprehensive experience providing Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered counseling across the lifespan, from ages 3-65+. My services have primarily been focused on providing individual, couples and family counseling.

Hello there. My name is Randa Adams and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for fifteen years. When I began providing therapy, I worked with children and families who had been victims of sexual abuse, rape, and/or domestic violence. I then spent several years working exclusively with adults with schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and bi-polar disorder. I have been a consultant for the United States Air Force working with the military community and their families and have collaborated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) providing crisis counseling for people affected by natural disasters.

Glen earned a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, graduating with High Distinction (4.0 GPA). Formerly on staff at Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna, GA treating psychological disorders and addictions, he is a member of The American Counseling Association, The International Honor Society of Psychology and the American Association of Christian Counselors and is licensed by the State of Georgia as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Glen is a life-long Cobb County resident, currently living in Acworth with his wife, teenage son and daughter.

Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. Finding the right counselor that fits your needs is an important part of the therapeutic journey. My first goal as a counselor is to build rapport in the first few sessions. Trusting your counselor is important to making progress in each session. I'm compassionate, empathetic, and open-minded. Each client is unique in their own way and it is important that I tailor each client to the appropriate therapeutic modality.

At Alan Behrman & Associates, PC we believe in no criticism, no judgement, and no condemnation. I consider it a privilege and honor to join you on your journey to healing, wellness and wholeness. I have several years of experience with serving children, teens, and adults in providing individual, family, couples and group counseling. Through therapeutic excellence and compassionate care, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your life goals of mental and emotional health so that you can be the person you envision and aspire to be.

My passion is children. I have dedicated the past 25+ years of my career as a licensed professional, school counselor, and special education teacher (emotional and behavioral disorders) to working with some of the most vulnerable, challenging, and high needs populations. Clients and colleagues describe me as welcoming, caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, engaging, structured, and solution-focused. In this practice, I will primarily focus on children ages 4-17 and their families regardless of race, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, socioeconomic status, disability, or other individual differences.

Here we celebrate authenticity, genuineness, and radical acceptance! I am passionate about honoring individuals as the experts of their own experiences. I have experience supporting a diverse population with varying mental health needs including: anxiety, depression, crisis management, ADHD, addiction, ODD, and more. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I am deeply passionate about addressing childhood needs and have trained in Child Centered Play Therapy to work with children as young as 3 years old. Additionally, I work with people of all ages to address systemic and individual trauma.

I treat a variety of issues such as PTSD, ADHD, ODD, OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, self-esteem issues, substance use, trauma, and behavioral issues. I strive to help children/teens becoming caring, loving, functional adults with a positive self-image and healthy emotional expression. In my work with adolescents, I help them to achieve life goals, build self-esteem, and healthy peer relationships. For adults with substance use I work with the client to find a path to sobriety by treating the underlying cause, using their inner strengths to support them.

Desiri has been working in the mental health field since 2018. She obtained her Masters in Counseling from Ottawa University in 2021. Desiri works strategically using Solution focused and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. Being aware that everyone is not the same, she takes a custom fit approach to meet the client’s needs where they are to help each and every individual.

For me, psychotherapy begins with trust. My approach is collaborative and empathic. I have nine years’ experience in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I love helping children and their families find their self-worth and expressing their true feelings in ways that they can understand one another. I utilize my training and experience in child development studies to help children/adolescents and guardians understand each other in appropriate ways. I keep in mind that each child and family is unique, seeking to understand without judgement.

Hello, my name is Michael and I am Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor. For over 15 years I have worked in several community based settings to provide oversight to clinical programs and counseling services. My areas of specialties include issues of meditation and mindfulness, addictions, grief and loss, depression problems, oppositional and defiant issues for children, homelessness, spiritual connectedness, leadership development, stress management, LGBTQ issues, and trauma that impact the growth, development, and potentially impeded on one's personal growth.

Accepting new clients. As a committed Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, GA, your well-being and mental strength is my number one priority. I’m happy to guide you through all of life’s challenges with the attention and care you deserve. My primary population ages are 3 and up, and older adults confronting life's changes; with extensive training in working with adults. The area of tough life challenges, and healing has always been a focus of mine; and with training in individual therapy, group therapy, and sound healing, I have been able to help a variety of individuals that I have crossed paths with, young and older.