Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Bala Cynwyd, PA
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"Life is not merely being alive, but being well." With over 15 years of experience in providing therapeutic services for children/adolescents and their families, I strive to help my clients overcome obstacles to their peace of mind and well being. I am well versed in developing and implementing behaviorally based interventions to assist children/adolescents and their families with challenging behaviors often present with diagnosis like ADHD, ODD, Eating Disorders, and Bipolar Disorder. I also enjoy providing behavioral health consultation services for children, adolescents, and adults that struggle with managing chronic medical conditions.
"Life is not merely being alive, but being well." With over 15 years of experience in providing therapeutic services for children/adolescents and their families, I strive to help my clients overcome obstacles to their peace of mind and well being. I am well versed in developing and implementing behaviorally based interventions to assist children/adolescents and their families with challenging behaviors often present with diagnosis like ADHD, ODD, Eating Disorders, and Bipolar Disorder. I also enjoy providing behavioral health consultation services for children, adolescents, and adults that struggle with managing chronic medical conditions.
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I work with a wide array of clients (including children, adolescents, and adults) in tackling a variety of issues, including: Depression and related Mood Disorders, Anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Parent-Child relational problems, Aspergers, Trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I work with clients by utilizing their strengths in order to find solutions to their emotional and behavioral concerns. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral techniques that are individualized to your needs and focusing on a collaborative relationship we will work together to improve your ability to cope with life's stressors. We will identify the negative thought patterns that interfere with your ability to reach your maximum potential by learning more adaptive thought patterns that don't interfere with what you hope to accomplish.
I work with a wide array of clients (including children, adolescents, and adults) in tackling a variety of issues, including: Depression and related Mood Disorders, Anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Parent-Child relational problems, Aspergers, Trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I work with clients by utilizing their strengths in order to find solutions to their emotional and behavioral concerns. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral techniques that are individualized to your needs and focusing on a collaborative relationship we will work together to improve your ability to cope with life's stressors. We will identify the negative thought patterns that interfere with your ability to reach your maximum potential by learning more adaptive thought patterns that don't interfere with what you hope to accomplish.
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Sharon Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (Online Only)
, depression & anxiety issues, assertive communication training, couples & family relations, trauma & abuse issues, self-esteem & confidence building, oppositional-defiant behavior & conduct issues in children & youth, & addiction issues.
The therapeutic process can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. I encourage those who may be struggling with life stressors or a particular disorder to take your life situation into your own hands by reaching out & making change happen. I encourage you to make an appointment with me & see for yourself how much relief you feel in just the first session. Life can be difficult & sometimes we all need an objective, trained professional to listen, without judgment, to our concerns, perceived failures, fears, & past hurts. You only get one life, LIVE IT NOW! HIPAA compliant video conferencing appts also available.
, depression & anxiety issues, assertive communication training, couples & family relations, trauma & abuse issues, self-esteem & confidence building, oppositional-defiant behavior & conduct issues in children & youth, & addiction issues.
The therapeutic process can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. I encourage those who may be struggling with life stressors or a particular disorder to take your life situation into your own hands by reaching out & making change happen. I encourage you to make an appointment with me & see for yourself how much relief you feel in just the first session. Life can be difficult & sometimes we all need an objective, trained professional to listen, without judgment, to our concerns, perceived failures, fears, & past hurts. You only get one life, LIVE IT NOW! HIPAA compliant video conferencing appts also available.
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I believe that true mastery of ourselves is within each and every one of us. Each person is unique and this means they have something to offer the world. Sometimes it is a matter of getting out of your own way to see just how unique you really are. I have many years of experience working with people with a wide range of challenges. We will collaboratively work to utilize your strengths and enhance your coping skills. I work with each individual in addressing their primary challenges by constructing an individual goal plan that is in accordance with conquering your biggest challenges and becoming the best version of yourself.
I believe that true mastery of ourselves is within each and every one of us. Each person is unique and this means they have something to offer the world. Sometimes it is a matter of getting out of your own way to see just how unique you really are. I have many years of experience working with people with a wide range of challenges. We will collaboratively work to utilize your strengths and enhance your coping skills. I work with each individual in addressing their primary challenges by constructing an individual goal plan that is in accordance with conquering your biggest challenges and becoming the best version of yourself.
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Are you living the life you really want? Sometimes it's hard to believe you will feel better when you are struggling. It's important to understand the ways which your present emotions and outlooks are guided by your past experiences. I can help how you see your life and empower you to create your own change and move forward to get the full life you want in a successful and effective way. We will discover where you are and where you want to go. I will provide tools; strategies and support that help you accomplish healing and create happiness.
Are you living the life you really want? Sometimes it's hard to believe you will feel better when you are struggling. It's important to understand the ways which your present emotions and outlooks are guided by your past experiences. I can help how you see your life and empower you to create your own change and move forward to get the full life you want in a successful and effective way. We will discover where you are and where you want to go. I will provide tools; strategies and support that help you accomplish healing and create happiness.
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Therapy for Kids
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
As a parent, it can be difficult to know if or why your child is struggling. For younger kids, behavioral issues such as tantrums, extreme shyness, aggression, defiance, social or school issues are actually signs of anxiety, depression, grief, or low self esteem. We work with kids ages 5 and up, using play therapy and other engaging techniques to connect with your child on their level. Similarly, for adolescents, too mental health struggles can be dismissed as "teen angst." We work with adolescents ages 10-19 struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, ADHD, eating disorders, self esteem and more.
As a parent, it can be difficult to know if or why your child is struggling. For younger kids, behavioral issues such as tantrums, extreme shyness, aggression, defiance, social or school issues are actually signs of anxiety, depression, grief, or low self esteem. We work with kids ages 5 and up, using play therapy and other engaging techniques to connect with your child on their level. Similarly, for adolescents, too mental health struggles can be dismissed as "teen angst." We work with adolescents ages 10-19 struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, ADHD, eating disorders, self esteem and more.
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Offering sessions in-person and through telehealth. We sometimes will challenges that we sometimes can't understand. We began to think that there isn't any way that we are going to get through this, that we are going to be the same again, or that we would ever see the bright side to this adversity. I am here to say to you that while you are hurting today, worried today, depressed today, and feeling hopeless....... today doesn't have to define the rest of your life.
Offering sessions in-person and through telehealth. We sometimes will challenges that we sometimes can't understand. We began to think that there isn't any way that we are going to get through this, that we are going to be the same again, or that we would ever see the bright side to this adversity. I am here to say to you that while you are hurting today, worried today, depressed today, and feeling hopeless....... today doesn't have to define the rest of your life.
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When human beings experience distress or severe life stressors, it is not unusual for their lives to unravel. My significant desire is creating therapeutic interventions to individuals who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience. I help my clients, who include children, adults, and families, to find healthy visions of themselves and aid their relationships. I know that no single method is the right one for every individual, and so I have experience in a range of modalities including TF-CBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing.
When human beings experience distress or severe life stressors, it is not unusual for their lives to unravel. My significant desire is creating therapeutic interventions to individuals who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience. I help my clients, who include children, adults, and families, to find healthy visions of themselves and aid their relationships. I know that no single method is the right one for every individual, and so I have experience in a range of modalities including TF-CBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing.
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Dr Sarah Ullman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (Online Only)
I believe in the power of research-driven, neuroscience-based treatment because healing begins with knowing. I am a neuroscience-trained cognitive-behaviorist with a PhD in clinical psychology, and 40 years of clinical expertise in the assessment and psychotherapy for problems with PTSD, Childhood Trauma, and Addiction, for individuals and couples including veterans and active-duty military. If you suffer from trauma or addiction (drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, pornography, internet/gaming), you are welcome to be seen in my office, anywhere in the country, or around the world through telehealth web-therapy.
I believe in the power of research-driven, neuroscience-based treatment because healing begins with knowing. I am a neuroscience-trained cognitive-behaviorist with a PhD in clinical psychology, and 40 years of clinical expertise in the assessment and psychotherapy for problems with PTSD, Childhood Trauma, and Addiction, for individuals and couples including veterans and active-duty military. If you suffer from trauma or addiction (drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, pornography, internet/gaming), you are welcome to be seen in my office, anywhere in the country, or around the world through telehealth web-therapy.
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I love my approach to brain wave training with neurofeedback. It is broadly effective at producing substantial results in your life that are enduring. Most often I see people with anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, migraine, PTSD, addictions, bipolar and autism. I believe that most people with psychological issues have brain wave activity that is either over-aroused or under-aroused. That is, either too much or too little brain wave activity in either the fast or slow frequencies. Mental problems are a timing issue in the brain. These timing issues can be corrected by practicing a better way to function.
I love my approach to brain wave training with neurofeedback. It is broadly effective at producing substantial results in your life that are enduring. Most often I see people with anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, migraine, PTSD, addictions, bipolar and autism. I believe that most people with psychological issues have brain wave activity that is either over-aroused or under-aroused. That is, either too much or too little brain wave activity in either the fast or slow frequencies. Mental problems are a timing issue in the brain. These timing issues can be corrected by practicing a better way to function.
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Murrell Community Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, THTC
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
You’re on a plane. Ready for departure. Terror shoots from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head. “Why is it so hot in here?” Suddenly your hands are sweaty and you feel like you are about to faint. You’d be humiliated if anyone knew what you you’re going through, but you’re too frightened to hold it together. Your thoughts turn on you. “Am I having a heart attack? Am I dying? Heart is thumping violently. Throat feels like its closing. You shake uncontrollably. When the plane lands, you are being escorted off in a wheelchair. You have just experienced your first anxiety attack!
You’re on a plane. Ready for departure. Terror shoots from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head. “Why is it so hot in here?” Suddenly your hands are sweaty and you feel like you are about to faint. You’d be humiliated if anyone knew what you you’re going through, but you’re too frightened to hold it together. Your thoughts turn on you. “Am I having a heart attack? Am I dying? Heart is thumping violently. Throat feels like its closing. You shake uncontrollably. When the plane lands, you are being escorted off in a wheelchair. You have just experienced your first anxiety attack!
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Relinquish & Transcend Counseling + Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (Online Only)
You're at a pivotal moment, ready to embrace change and chart a new path forward. You might be grappling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or relationship struggles. Your heart yearns for healing, clarity, and fulfillment. You want to rediscover your inner strength, navigate life's challenges, and cultivate resilience. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowering you to embrace your authenticity, find your voice, and thrive in a life of purpose and joy.
You're at a pivotal moment, ready to embrace change and chart a new path forward. You might be grappling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or relationship struggles. Your heart yearns for healing, clarity, and fulfillment. You want to rediscover your inner strength, navigate life's challenges, and cultivate resilience. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowering you to embrace your authenticity, find your voice, and thrive in a life of purpose and joy.
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Kristle J. Small Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Feeling depressed or worried? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Is your relationship in trouble? Visiting a psychotherapist can help! This is a mental health and counseling practice in service located in center city Philadelphia. My mission is helping clients feel like they are talking to an objective friend. Are you ready to transform your life and get on the right track? As a psychotherapist I can help you to get the results you want for your life.
Feeling depressed or worried? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Is your relationship in trouble? Visiting a psychotherapist can help! This is a mental health and counseling practice in service located in center city Philadelphia. My mission is helping clients feel like they are talking to an objective friend. Are you ready to transform your life and get on the right track? As a psychotherapist I can help you to get the results you want for your life.
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Life can be difficult. Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, with the same painful results? We can work to find the source of these patterns and understand the messages impacting your life. As a therapist, my goal is to create a collaborative relationship in which you find the support, warmth and safety to challenge the thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that may be holding you back. I would be honored to hear your story and work with you towards change and healing.
Life can be difficult. Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, with the same painful results? We can work to find the source of these patterns and understand the messages impacting your life. As a therapist, my goal is to create a collaborative relationship in which you find the support, warmth and safety to challenge the thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that may be holding you back. I would be honored to hear your story and work with you towards change and healing.
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Julie Belling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
In my own life, I have experienced the power of therapy as a queer and neurodivergent human. Now as a therapist, I provide an affirming space that allows my clients to accept all parts of themselves and celebrate their identities. I know the vital importance of being affirmed for who you truly are in a safe space. I help people struggling with navigating a world that feels like it's not built for them. Whether it's working through chronic pain or illness, anxiety, trauma, or changing your relationship with substances, I can help you develop resiliency and experience post-traumatic growth to live your most meaningful life.
In my own life, I have experienced the power of therapy as a queer and neurodivergent human. Now as a therapist, I provide an affirming space that allows my clients to accept all parts of themselves and celebrate their identities. I know the vital importance of being affirmed for who you truly are in a safe space. I help people struggling with navigating a world that feels like it's not built for them. Whether it's working through chronic pain or illness, anxiety, trauma, or changing your relationship with substances, I can help you develop resiliency and experience post-traumatic growth to live your most meaningful life.
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I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience and I have been treating clients in private practice for the past 10 years in Philadelphia.
I work with adults, children and families. I support my clients and help them learn how to cope with and overcome personal challenges, build inner strength and develop self-confidence. I create therapeutic atmosphere of respect, safety, and trust. I help my clients to recognize, discover and develop their own resources.
I listen and take interest in each client. My approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience and I have been treating clients in private practice for the past 10 years in Philadelphia.
I work with adults, children and families. I support my clients and help them learn how to cope with and overcome personal challenges, build inner strength and develop self-confidence. I create therapeutic atmosphere of respect, safety, and trust. I help my clients to recognize, discover and develop their own resources.
I listen and take interest in each client. My approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
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Robin Axelrod Sabag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
As a therapist, I value and create a safe, warm, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment for individuals, couples, and families to explore underlying issues. I realize that coming to see a therapist and opening up is an act of trust and not always easy. In your work with me, I hope you will feel accepted and understood and experience our work as an ongoing process that we co-create. If we work together, you can expect to gain a better understanding of yourself and of meaningful people in your life. My areas of expertise include: eating disorders, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, moodiness, trauma, and addiction.
As a therapist, I value and create a safe, warm, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment for individuals, couples, and families to explore underlying issues. I realize that coming to see a therapist and opening up is an act of trust and not always easy. In your work with me, I hope you will feel accepted and understood and experience our work as an ongoing process that we co-create. If we work together, you can expect to gain a better understanding of yourself and of meaningful people in your life. My areas of expertise include: eating disorders, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, moodiness, trauma, and addiction.
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Milestones Psychology and Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
At Milestones Psychology and Wellness, we strive to help children and families develop new skills and confidence to reach their fullest potential. Our treatment is grounded in relationship based methods to foster meaningful connections to peers, parents and the community. Our cutting edge therapeutic interventions are based on the most up to date science of the developing brain. Together we can make lasting changes to how the brain connects and responds!
At Milestones Psychology and Wellness, we strive to help children and families develop new skills and confidence to reach their fullest potential. Our treatment is grounded in relationship based methods to foster meaningful connections to peers, parents and the community. Our cutting edge therapeutic interventions are based on the most up to date science of the developing brain. Together we can make lasting changes to how the brain connects and responds!
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Edward P Darrah
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, NCSC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (Online Only)
Counseling should be a team effort, a clear balance between clinician and patient, working together to achieve attainable goals while conquering life's challenging obstacles. My eclectic approach allows me to work with diverse populations and within a variety of mental health settings.
Counseling should be a team effort, a clear balance between clinician and patient, working together to achieve attainable goals while conquering life's challenging obstacles. My eclectic approach allows me to work with diverse populations and within a variety of mental health settings.
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In my practice it has been key to identify what values and beliefs that guide an individual in their everyday decisions and actions. Then identify their goals for sufficiency for their ideal therapeutic path and journey. Collectively, the relationship is formed to clearly address from a coaching perspective utilizing interventions that are wholistic yet specific to the individual receiving therapeutic services. My clinical and therapeutic style has been effective in impacting children, adolescents, young adults, individual, woman concerns, and couples in their marital journey.
In my practice it has been key to identify what values and beliefs that guide an individual in their everyday decisions and actions. Then identify their goals for sufficiency for their ideal therapeutic path and journey. Collectively, the relationship is formed to clearly address from a coaching perspective utilizing interventions that are wholistic yet specific to the individual receiving therapeutic services. My clinical and therapeutic style has been effective in impacting children, adolescents, young adults, individual, woman concerns, and couples in their marital journey.
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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.