Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Bellaire, TX

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Regina Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellaire, TX 77401
Regina Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has experience with doing therapy with children and adolescents. As a therapist, she is passionate about working with children and adolescents to help improve their mental health. Regina loves working with children, adolescents, and adults doing group, individual, and family therapy sessions. She is skilled in case management, individual, and group therapy, and psychological assessments. Regina has experience helping clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, and mood disorders.
Regina Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has experience with doing therapy with children and adolescents. As a therapist, she is passionate about working with children and adolescents to help improve their mental health. Regina loves working with children, adolescents, and adults doing group, individual, and family therapy sessions. She is skilled in case management, individual, and group therapy, and psychological assessments. Regina has experience helping clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, and mood disorders.
(346) 536-8506 View (346) 536-8506
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Dr. Alice Gates
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
I have been in practice for 30 years in the Houston area. My specialty is Educatonal Psychology, with a specialization in the assessment of children, adolescents and young adults. I have helped many students become aware of their ability and plan for their educational future.
I have been in practice for 30 years in the Houston area. My specialty is Educatonal Psychology, with a specialization in the assessment of children, adolescents and young adults. I have helped many students become aware of their ability and plan for their educational future.
(713) 234-6559 View (713) 234-6559
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Sarah K Howell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
As an adult there comes a time when emotions can defy logic and we exceed our ability to reason through and remedy how we are feeling on our own. Similarly, there are times when even the most supportive parent can reach an impasse and need additional support for their child; especially when children are engaging in difficult, overwhelming and even triggering behaviors.
As an adult there comes a time when emotions can defy logic and we exceed our ability to reason through and remedy how we are feeling on our own. Similarly, there are times when even the most supportive parent can reach an impasse and need additional support for their child; especially when children are engaging in difficult, overwhelming and even triggering behaviors.
(281) 916-3713 View (281) 916-3713
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Emily Winakur
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellaire, TX 77401
We are currently accepting new child patients for reduced fee therapy! I offering comprehensive psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in helping adult clients understand how past trauma continues to affect their functioning. With children and adolescents, I work with both clients and parents to help change behavior and cope with emotions such as anxiety and sadness.
We are currently accepting new child patients for reduced fee therapy! I offering comprehensive psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in helping adult clients understand how past trauma continues to affect their functioning. With children and adolescents, I work with both clients and parents to help change behavior and cope with emotions such as anxiety and sadness.
(281) 667-4747 View (281) 667-4747
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Ayesha Lakhani
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, CART
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellaire, TX 77401
Drawing on a desire to help people overcome obstacles in their personal relationships, my professional work involves counseling individuals and families in order to achieve conflict resolution and better communication. As a neutral third party, I am better able to identify the challenges my patients face and facilitate positive change. Working with families, it is essential to foster a high level of trust between the therapist and family members. Mutual respect and open communication are essential to the therapeutic process. Engaging patients at their level, I help people find the change that they desire and the strength within themselves to achieve that change.
Drawing on a desire to help people overcome obstacles in their personal relationships, my professional work involves counseling individuals and families in order to achieve conflict resolution and better communication. As a neutral third party, I am better able to identify the challenges my patients face and facilitate positive change. Working with families, it is essential to foster a high level of trust between the therapist and family members. Mutual respect and open communication are essential to the therapeutic process. Engaging patients at their level, I help people find the change that they desire and the strength within themselves to achieve that change.
(281) 724-4296 View (281) 724-4296
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Angelina H Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-ATS, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
Has your life not been going the way you planned? Perhaps the Covid-19 pandemic created new problems or dragged up unresolved issues. You may have spent countless hours on social media searching for relief for your loneliness, sadness, anger, shame and anxiety only to realize how easy it is to be influenced by false profiles, false information and alternative versions of reality. Even if you are not alone, perhaps you are feeling isolated because you are struggling in your marriage or other relationships and are wishing that you had better communication, emotional connection and intimacy. There is a way out of your pain and sufferin
Has your life not been going the way you planned? Perhaps the Covid-19 pandemic created new problems or dragged up unresolved issues. You may have spent countless hours on social media searching for relief for your loneliness, sadness, anger, shame and anxiety only to realize how easy it is to be influenced by false profiles, false information and alternative versions of reality. Even if you are not alone, perhaps you are feeling isolated because you are struggling in your marriage or other relationships and are wishing that you had better communication, emotional connection and intimacy. There is a way out of your pain and sufferin
(713) 338-9047 View (713) 338-9047
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Anna Sand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
Connection, safety and support are what I can immediately offer you. I use evidence-based, effective, therapeutic modalities while also providing a wholistic human relationship. I work to enhance your livelihood mentally, physically, socially and spiritually.
Connection, safety and support are what I can immediately offer you. I use evidence-based, effective, therapeutic modalities while also providing a wholistic human relationship. I work to enhance your livelihood mentally, physically, socially and spiritually.
(346) 515-4359 View (346) 515-4359
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Dr. Cynthia C Kay
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, MAC, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellaire, TX 77401
Waitlist for new clients
Addiction is the heartbreak of our culture. Has it interrupted your life? Please know that there is positive long-term recovery without judgment. Recovery is not just for an individual but for all who are affected. I have helped thousands of families and individuals with chronic addictions using a holistic, positive, and practical model for change. Please call for a free consultation. I believe that where there is life, there is hope. I hope that you continue this first step toward long-term recovery. Together we can mend broken places and move toward a Brighter and Brighter life.
Addiction is the heartbreak of our culture. Has it interrupted your life? Please know that there is positive long-term recovery without judgment. Recovery is not just for an individual but for all who are affected. I have helped thousands of families and individuals with chronic addictions using a holistic, positive, and practical model for change. Please call for a free consultation. I believe that where there is life, there is hope. I hope that you continue this first step toward long-term recovery. Together we can mend broken places and move toward a Brighter and Brighter life.
(713) 999-4590 View (713) 999-4590
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Jeniffer Esclovon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CART
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
Jeniffer is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. She is a collaborative therapist who walks alongside her clients as they grow. Clients can expect honesty that is presented with empathy and a genuine human to human experience. She seeks to assist others in finding their strengths and healing wounds from those strengths. She uses a safe and validating therapeutic relationship to help the processing of this healing. She is certified in Crisis Intervention and Anger Management.
Jeniffer is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. She is a collaborative therapist who walks alongside her clients as they grow. Clients can expect honesty that is presented with empathy and a genuine human to human experience. She seeks to assist others in finding their strengths and healing wounds from those strengths. She uses a safe and validating therapeutic relationship to help the processing of this healing. She is certified in Crisis Intervention and Anger Management.
(346) 536-5325 View (346) 536-5325
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Savannah Harrah
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellaire, TX 77401
I love working with toddlers, children, preteens, and parents. My approach is to address the underlying needs of the child in therapy while simultaneously collaborating with parents to find strategies for success at school and at home. I also spend time communicating with other medical and educational professionals who work with the child in order to gather information and provide the most effective care.
I love working with toddlers, children, preteens, and parents. My approach is to address the underlying needs of the child in therapy while simultaneously collaborating with parents to find strategies for success at school and at home. I also spend time communicating with other medical and educational professionals who work with the child in order to gather information and provide the most effective care.
(346) 512-2999 View (346) 512-2999
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Yael Avivi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
As a solution-focused psychologist with a diverse clinical background, I am able to tailor my work to fit the specific needs of each client. Many individuals will hit a rough patch their lives leaving them feeling overwhelmed, stuck, alone, uninspired, unfulfilled, or just out of ideas. Clients are particularly ready for psychotherapy when the problem begins to interfere with functional living and relationships.
As a solution-focused psychologist with a diverse clinical background, I am able to tailor my work to fit the specific needs of each client. Many individuals will hit a rough patch their lives leaving them feeling overwhelmed, stuck, alone, uninspired, unfulfilled, or just out of ideas. Clients are particularly ready for psychotherapy when the problem begins to interfere with functional living and relationships.
(713) 597-2307 View (713) 597-2307
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Lisette Theriot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
Compassionate counseling . Humanist forward with ACT/IFS/CBT/Brainspotting. Houston therapy for depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, executive burnout, crisis, suicidality, alcohol use disorder, adjustment to illness, grief, neurodivergent individuals, professional burnout. Certified in complex trauma and perinatal mental health as well as CBT and IFS. Adults and older teens.
Compassionate counseling . Humanist forward with ACT/IFS/CBT/Brainspotting. Houston therapy for depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, executive burnout, crisis, suicidality, alcohol use disorder, adjustment to illness, grief, neurodivergent individuals, professional burnout. Certified in complex trauma and perinatal mental health as well as CBT and IFS. Adults and older teens.
(346) 209-0846 View (346) 209-0846
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Mark J Wernick
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
Special Note: Since the pandemic began, it has developed that communicating with me via email is a faster method for reaching me than by telephone. Different people have different questions about psychology and psychotherapy. Email me with any questions you may have about me or my work and and I will reply as promptly as possible.
Special Note: Since the pandemic began, it has developed that communicating with me via email is a faster method for reaching me than by telephone. Different people have different questions about psychology and psychotherapy. Email me with any questions you may have about me or my work and and I will reply as promptly as possible.
(713) 766-1891 View (713) 766-1891
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Erin R Whitney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
Only the strongest and most courageous know when it is time to get help. Together we can work through nearly any difficulty. I personalize my counseling and coaching practices based on your or your family's needs, using effective, yet gentle and powerful, proven methods. With 25+ years in practice working with people who have depression, anxiety, OCD, childhood/teen behavioral concerns, ADHD, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, and adjustments to significant life changes, I have the experience to meet your needs . Not sure if counseling or coaching is right for you? Please call me for a free consultation. Warmest regards, Erin
Only the strongest and most courageous know when it is time to get help. Together we can work through nearly any difficulty. I personalize my counseling and coaching practices based on your or your family's needs, using effective, yet gentle and powerful, proven methods. With 25+ years in practice working with people who have depression, anxiety, OCD, childhood/teen behavioral concerns, ADHD, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, and adjustments to significant life changes, I have the experience to meet your needs . Not sure if counseling or coaching is right for you? Please call me for a free consultation. Warmest regards, Erin
(832) 850-2262 View (832) 850-2262
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SALT Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
It's your time! I sincerely believe that everyone deserves a productive and peaceful life. Having a knowledgable and compassionate therapist can help in this wonderful journey. I would love to be your thearapist! There is no more time for excuses. Just think of where you would like to be this time next year; what about next month? Begin today. You are totally worth it, and so are your loved ones who depend on you. Remember: God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power,love, and a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
It's your time! I sincerely believe that everyone deserves a productive and peaceful life. Having a knowledgable and compassionate therapist can help in this wonderful journey. I would love to be your thearapist! There is no more time for excuses. Just think of where you would like to be this time next year; what about next month? Begin today. You are totally worth it, and so are your loved ones who depend on you. Remember: God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power,love, and a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
(346) 222-4446 View (346) 222-4446
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Myron Howard Friedman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
I have spent the past 40 years evaluating and treating children and adults with ADHD symptoms. I believe that with the correct assessment and treatment children and families can have a better and happier life. At this time I am only accepting new patients who are seeking a comprehensive evaluation. No custody or forensic evaluations. No insurance.
I have spent the past 40 years evaluating and treating children and adults with ADHD symptoms. I believe that with the correct assessment and treatment children and families can have a better and happier life. At this time I am only accepting new patients who are seeking a comprehensive evaluation. No custody or forensic evaluations. No insurance.
(281) 245-0817 View (281) 245-0817
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Christopher Zaddach
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
Dr. Christopher Zaddach is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Texas. He obtained his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University, Chicago. He completed his APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and Depelchin Children's Center respectively. Prior to this, he completed pre-doctoral training in neuropsychological assessment at the University of ChicagoIn the past 10 years, Dr. Zaddach has trained and worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health centers, inpatient settings, and schools, providing direct psychological services to children, adolescents, and emerging adults (ages 18-25).
Dr. Christopher Zaddach is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Texas. He obtained his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University, Chicago. He completed his APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and Depelchin Children's Center respectively. Prior to this, he completed pre-doctoral training in neuropsychological assessment at the University of ChicagoIn the past 10 years, Dr. Zaddach has trained and worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health centers, inpatient settings, and schools, providing direct psychological services to children, adolescents, and emerging adults (ages 18-25).
(713) 955-7015 View (713) 955-7015
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Lind Butler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a partnership that grows in an atmosphere of safety and acceptance. It allows one to rediscover the parts of selves which may have been disowned; to learn new skills to handle grief and distress; to build healthier, more nurturing relationships; and to gain access to one's own direct experience of the world. I nurture this collaboration with clients and recognize that within each of us there exists a deeper wisdom that, given adequate support, naturally moves toward healing and integration.
Therapy is a partnership that grows in an atmosphere of safety and acceptance. It allows one to rediscover the parts of selves which may have been disowned; to learn new skills to handle grief and distress; to build healthier, more nurturing relationships; and to gain access to one's own direct experience of the world. I nurture this collaboration with clients and recognize that within each of us there exists a deeper wisdom that, given adequate support, naturally moves toward healing and integration.
(713) 338-9247 View (713) 338-9247
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Chris Grimes, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CGP
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers individual, group, family, and parenting support in a general private practice setting in the heart of Houston, Texas. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, self-injury, suicidal thinking, loss/grief, ADHD, trauma, divorce, family conflict, and personality disorders. I run a number of groups and provide clinical supervision to LMSW's who are working towards their LCSW. You can learn more about my practice, professional and educational experience here: http://www.chrisgrimeslcsw.com/about-2
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers individual, group, family, and parenting support in a general private practice setting in the heart of Houston, Texas. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, self-injury, suicidal thinking, loss/grief, ADHD, trauma, divorce, family conflict, and personality disorders. I run a number of groups and provide clinical supervision to LMSW's who are working towards their LCSW. You can learn more about my practice, professional and educational experience here: http://www.chrisgrimeslcsw.com/about-2
(713) 714-4318 View (713) 714-4318
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Jennifer L. Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MMT, CDWF
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
Therapy is a powerful way of changing unhelpful patterns in our life and engaging in the process can help ease the dilemma of feeling stuck. In my work with clients I practice from a humanistic approach to understanding the person seeking treatment. My aim is to create connection through understanding and safety within the parameters of a secure therapeutic relationship to help stabilize crisis and facilitate emotional growth. I work with teens and adults, at different stages of development to help gain skills and insight into how internal conflicts may be playing out in life and relationships.
Therapy is a powerful way of changing unhelpful patterns in our life and engaging in the process can help ease the dilemma of feeling stuck. In my work with clients I practice from a humanistic approach to understanding the person seeking treatment. My aim is to create connection through understanding and safety within the parameters of a secure therapeutic relationship to help stabilize crisis and facilitate emotional growth. I work with teens and adults, at different stages of development to help gain skills and insight into how internal conflicts may be playing out in life and relationships.
(713) 589-7204 View (713) 589-7204
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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.