Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Elkins Park, PA
I work with children, adolescents, and families in the following areas: enhance academic achievement, enhance communication, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conflict Resolution, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Peer Pressure, Setting Limits for Internet & Technology Use, Improving Self Esteem & Self Confidence, & Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families. I have extensive experience in improving the relationship between parent and child through enhanced familial communication. My intent is to enhance your child's level of motivation, increase academic achievement, increase their level of comfort within social environments, and strengthen relationships with friends and family. My intent is to empower children. I see children and parents as co-collaborators in treatment. Therapy offers new resources and can give children and families new skills and perspectives to improve the quality of their daily life and their relationships.
I work with children, adolescents, and families in the following areas: enhance academic achievement, enhance communication, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conflict Resolution, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Peer Pressure, Setting Limits for Internet & Technology Use, Improving Self Esteem & Self Confidence, & Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families. I have extensive experience in improving the relationship between parent and child through enhanced familial communication. My intent is to enhance your child's level of motivation, increase academic achievement, increase their level of comfort within social environments, and strengthen relationships with friends and family. My intent is to empower children. I see children and parents as co-collaborators in treatment. Therapy offers new resources and can give children and families new skills and perspectives to improve the quality of their daily life and their relationships.
8121 Hammond Rd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LBS
Verified Verified
Elkins Park, PA 19027 (Online Only)
I believe that anyone who seeks support should be treated with the utmost respect and care in taking this step to alleviate any distress they are having.I feel therapy is a healthy choice that can bring relief and understanding to most problems. I respect your decision to start to make changes in your life( or in your family) at any time and hope you will give a call to make an appointment. People often feel alone when they face life's challenges and this does not have to be the case
I believe that anyone who seeks support should be treated with the utmost respect and care in taking this step to alleviate any distress they are having.I feel therapy is a healthy choice that can bring relief and understanding to most problems. I respect your decision to start to make changes in your life( or in your family) at any time and hope you will give a call to make an appointment. People often feel alone when they face life's challenges and this does not have to be the case
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.
The best way to contact me is via email. I am a licensed psychologist and an ADHD-certified clinical services provider. I specialize in ADHD/ASD evaluations, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, executive functioning challenges, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social communication-related issues. I offer ADOS-2 for autism evaluation, exposure/ritual prevention therapy for OCD, and utilize exposure therapy as part of cognitive behavioral therapy treatment for anxiety disorders. In addition, I provide executive functioning coaching, social thinking training, and parent training.
The best way to contact me is via email. I am a licensed psychologist and an ADHD-certified clinical services provider. I specialize in ADHD/ASD evaluations, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, executive functioning challenges, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social communication-related issues. I offer ADOS-2 for autism evaluation, exposure/ritual prevention therapy for OCD, and utilize exposure therapy as part of cognitive behavioral therapy treatment for anxiety disorders. In addition, I provide executive functioning coaching, social thinking training, and parent training.
Ambrocia Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Do you feel so overwhelmed by life that it is discouraging? Has some of your past traumas shown up in your recent relationships? Are you in a place where no matter how hard you tried, you just can't seem to find happiness? Do you feel like everything has come crashing down all at once? Do you need someone to help you navigate your way through things? If your answer is yes to any of these, schedule a free consultation with me today. I can help to empower you to work through these challenges while finding your peace.
Do you feel so overwhelmed by life that it is discouraging? Has some of your past traumas shown up in your recent relationships? Are you in a place where no matter how hard you tried, you just can't seem to find happiness? Do you feel like everything has come crashing down all at once? Do you need someone to help you navigate your way through things? If your answer is yes to any of these, schedule a free consultation with me today. I can help to empower you to work through these challenges while finding your peace.
Loretta Eberle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elkins Park, PA 19027 (Online Only)
I successfully work with adults, adolescents, children, and families by using evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT), and Eco-Systemic Family (ESFT) therapies. I implement these techniques by personalizing them to your specific therapeutic journey so that you and your family can learn the skills needed to persevere over depression, anxiety, and trauma while also mastering interventions that can aid you in improving your communication and social skills.
I successfully work with adults, adolescents, children, and families by using evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT), and Eco-Systemic Family (ESFT) therapies. I implement these techniques by personalizing them to your specific therapeutic journey so that you and your family can learn the skills needed to persevere over depression, anxiety, and trauma while also mastering interventions that can aid you in improving your communication and social skills.
My name is Rosalind Jefferson and I provide a unique, dynamic, safe and peaceful space to discuss thoughts, feelings, worries, fears, anxieties, stress, anger, hopes and dreams so one may feel whole again without criticism or judgment. My goal is to create hope, self-motivation and self-awareness to help people make the changes needed to lead a happy, healthy and productive quality of life. I love helping people live their best life through exploring thoughts, feelings and aspirations. I collaborate, encourage and empower individuals and groups to get past the sadness, depression, anger, and stress.
My name is Rosalind Jefferson and I provide a unique, dynamic, safe and peaceful space to discuss thoughts, feelings, worries, fears, anxieties, stress, anger, hopes and dreams so one may feel whole again without criticism or judgment. My goal is to create hope, self-motivation and self-awareness to help people make the changes needed to lead a happy, healthy and productive quality of life. I love helping people live their best life through exploring thoughts, feelings and aspirations. I collaborate, encourage and empower individuals and groups to get past the sadness, depression, anger, and stress.
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.
Jessica B Covitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elkins Park, PA 19027 (Online Only)
Sometimes we look around and life is not the way we want it to be: full of disappointment, stress, sadness or loss. Sometimes we need help finding our way. In my practice, I seek to create a compassionate, supportive space for collaborative exploration, growth and positive change. I create a place where you can be seen and acknowledged, and you can give words to feelings and experiences, to discover greater understanding and self- awareness. When we understand our patterns of behaviors and feelings, we can free ourselves of the unwanted burdens that weigh us down, and live more fully and happily in the present.
Sometimes we look around and life is not the way we want it to be: full of disappointment, stress, sadness or loss. Sometimes we need help finding our way. In my practice, I seek to create a compassionate, supportive space for collaborative exploration, growth and positive change. I create a place where you can be seen and acknowledged, and you can give words to feelings and experiences, to discover greater understanding and self- awareness. When we understand our patterns of behaviors and feelings, we can free ourselves of the unwanted burdens that weigh us down, and live more fully and happily in the present.
Dr. DANIEL SCHWARZ is a Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist in private practice for over 30 years. He specializes in working with children who have learning challenges, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral problems. He provides family therapy, parent training and couples therapy. Dr. Schwarz consults with schools and clients' physicians to help coordinate treatment. He is fluent in Spanish and is unique in his ability to be culturally sensitive to his clients needs. Dr. Schwarz provides psychological evaluations for Immigration Issues and Waivers. Dr. Schwarz has three experienced providers in his practice.
Dr. DANIEL SCHWARZ is a Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist in private practice for over 30 years. He specializes in working with children who have learning challenges, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral problems. He provides family therapy, parent training and couples therapy. Dr. Schwarz consults with schools and clients' physicians to help coordinate treatment. He is fluent in Spanish and is unique in his ability to be culturally sensitive to his clients needs. Dr. Schwarz provides psychological evaluations for Immigration Issues and Waivers. Dr. Schwarz has three experienced providers in his practice.
Ryan is a marriage and family therapist who offers individual therapy, couples counseling and family counseling for children, adolescents and adults. With degrees from both Millersville University and Walden University, Ryan has worked in a myriad of treatment setting, most notably and recently working in chronically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Ryan is a marriage and family therapist who offers individual therapy, couples counseling and family counseling for children, adolescents and adults. With degrees from both Millersville University and Walden University, Ryan has worked in a myriad of treatment setting, most notably and recently working in chronically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Karen is a marriage and family therapist with 10+ years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Karen has a unique base of clinical experience and offers individual, couples, family and group counseling. Karen has significant experience and advanced clinical training treating varying degrees of psychological trauma.
Karen is a marriage and family therapist with 10+ years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Karen has a unique base of clinical experience and offers individual, couples, family and group counseling. Karen has significant experience and advanced clinical training treating varying degrees of psychological trauma.
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I have nearly 25 years of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to people of all ages and diagnoses. My areas of specialty include adult/adolescent Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction (all types), and Anger Management. In addition, I work well with families whose children struggle with behavioral and emotional problems, including diagnoses of A.D.H.D., Oppositional Defiant Disorder (O.D.D.), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am trained in various Evidenced-Based Practices - such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - that have been proven to help individuals feel better soon.
I have nearly 25 years of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to people of all ages and diagnoses. My areas of specialty include adult/adolescent Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction (all types), and Anger Management. In addition, I work well with families whose children struggle with behavioral and emotional problems, including diagnoses of A.D.H.D., Oppositional Defiant Disorder (O.D.D.), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am trained in various Evidenced-Based Practices - such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - that have been proven to help individuals feel better soon.
Andrea Harris, a dedicated marriage and family therapist known for her unwavering compassion and exceptional expertise in guiding individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges. Her warm and empathetic approach fosters trust and understanding, providing a supportive environment for clients to explore and overcome obstacles together. Andrea has a wealth of clinical experience in crisis management and through evidence-based practices like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing, she empowers clients to embrace positive change and break free from destructive patterns.
Andrea Harris, a dedicated marriage and family therapist known for her unwavering compassion and exceptional expertise in guiding individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges. Her warm and empathetic approach fosters trust and understanding, providing a supportive environment for clients to explore and overcome obstacles together. Andrea has a wealth of clinical experience in crisis management and through evidence-based practices like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing, she empowers clients to embrace positive change and break free from destructive patterns.
Dr. Wendell Scanterbury is a Marriage and Family Therapist who supports individuals, couples, and families facing various life and relationship setbacks such as strained partnerships, anxiety and depression, grief, phobias, chronic illness, and diminished self-image. His clinical development includes several years working with and caring for people living with cancer, grieving loss, vulnerable youth, and separated families. Dr. Scanterbury’s clinical approaches to therapy include Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Prepare/Enrich, Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy, and biofeedback.
Dr. Wendell Scanterbury is a Marriage and Family Therapist who supports individuals, couples, and families facing various life and relationship setbacks such as strained partnerships, anxiety and depression, grief, phobias, chronic illness, and diminished self-image. His clinical development includes several years working with and caring for people living with cancer, grieving loss, vulnerable youth, and separated families. Dr. Scanterbury’s clinical approaches to therapy include Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Prepare/Enrich, Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy, and biofeedback.
International Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IMFT, IBHC
Verified Verified
Meadowbrook, PA 19046 (Online Only)
Crystal Smith gained experience supporting Military Treatment Facilities as an Integrated Behavioral Health consultant to primary care physicians, providing direct clinical counseling at an inpatient adolescent behavioral health unit, and as a clinical director in an outpatient mental health center. She also provided mental health counseling services in private practice, residential treatment and served as case management in the field of social work. Crystal Smith is board certified and licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and as a LCPC in Guam.
Crystal Smith gained experience supporting Military Treatment Facilities as an Integrated Behavioral Health consultant to primary care physicians, providing direct clinical counseling at an inpatient adolescent behavioral health unit, and as a clinical director in an outpatient mental health center. She also provided mental health counseling services in private practice, residential treatment and served as case management in the field of social work. Crystal Smith is board certified and licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and as a LCPC in Guam.
My approach to treating is… working off a strength-based philosophy. I look for internal resources and personal strengths that can be pulled from the patient in order to help create empowerment and self-compassion. My approaches are largely emotion centered and relational. I identify individual strengths/areas of resource, challenge disruptive patterns/thought processes, and help replace with skills that acknowledge the rooted pain, while at the same time, encourage stepping outside areas of comfort. I also include sessions for self-exploration, to help clients better understand the whys and how’s of their own internal processes
My approach to treating is… working off a strength-based philosophy. I look for internal resources and personal strengths that can be pulled from the patient in order to help create empowerment and self-compassion. My approaches are largely emotion centered and relational. I identify individual strengths/areas of resource, challenge disruptive patterns/thought processes, and help replace with skills that acknowledge the rooted pain, while at the same time, encourage stepping outside areas of comfort. I also include sessions for self-exploration, to help clients better understand the whys and how’s of their own internal processes
Rachel is a Marriage & Family Therapist who specializes in working with families, couples, and individuals, including children and adolescents. Rachel received her degree from Drexel University with a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy. Rachel is passionate about working with adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families, empowering systems to understand their interpersonal and relational challenges that impede their ability to grow and heal.
Rachel is a Marriage & Family Therapist who specializes in working with families, couples, and individuals, including children and adolescents. Rachel received her degree from Drexel University with a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy. Rachel is passionate about working with adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families, empowering systems to understand their interpersonal and relational challenges that impede their ability to grow and heal.
My name is Rasheda Randall. I am a psychotherapist with more than 25 years experience of working with children and young adults. I provide a safe and judgement-free therapeutic session. I am grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy. I have been an educator of children and young adults for more than 25 years. I have a Bachelors’ Degree in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Arcadia University.
My name is Rasheda Randall. I am a psychotherapist with more than 25 years experience of working with children and young adults. I provide a safe and judgement-free therapeutic session. I am grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy. I have been an educator of children and young adults for more than 25 years. I have a Bachelors’ Degree in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Arcadia University.
I believe the most powerful tool we can offer others is our ability to authentically, genuinely and completely listen. I have been privileged to work with many children, teens and adults and bear witness to their stories. It has been the most profound gift and I am grateful to have been trusted with the opportunity to hear them. My work as a clinician is grounded in listening. In establishing a safe, supportive and nurturing co-created environment. It is rooted in helping people find their voice and trust their own ability to change their lives. The power of being present and fully in the moment can transform lives.
I believe the most powerful tool we can offer others is our ability to authentically, genuinely and completely listen. I have been privileged to work with many children, teens and adults and bear witness to their stories. It has been the most profound gift and I am grateful to have been trusted with the opportunity to hear them. My work as a clinician is grounded in listening. In establishing a safe, supportive and nurturing co-created environment. It is rooted in helping people find their voice and trust their own ability to change their lives. The power of being present and fully in the moment can transform lives.
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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.