Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in River Oaks, TX
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Thank you for visiting my profile, as your therapist I am dedicated to tailoring services to meet your specific needs in a way that honors your beliefs and values. I do work well with people from all backgrounds and with a spectrum of issues ranging from serious mental health illnesses to less pervasive adjustment problems. And I will meet clients where they are as equal and imperfect human beings and hold safe/supportive/non-judgmental space to process, heal, and grow. I am EMDR trained and working on advancing my knowledge and skill in this area to help those who have gone through any type of trauma.
Thank you for visiting my profile, as your therapist I am dedicated to tailoring services to meet your specific needs in a way that honors your beliefs and values. I do work well with people from all backgrounds and with a spectrum of issues ranging from serious mental health illnesses to less pervasive adjustment problems. And I will meet clients where they are as equal and imperfect human beings and hold safe/supportive/non-judgmental space to process, heal, and grow. I am EMDR trained and working on advancing my knowledge and skill in this area to help those who have gone through any type of trauma.
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My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is fulfilling. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is fulfilling. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
My name is Julie Sheppard. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker. I have been in private practice since 1999. Most of my experience before private practice was with children that have been placed in residential treatment. I currently see all ranges of patients and specialize in play therapy, depression, anxiety disorders, and grief recovery. I offer sessions for adolescents that address issues that pertain to that age group.
My name is Julie Sheppard. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker. I have been in private practice since 1999. Most of my experience before private practice was with children that have been placed in residential treatment. I currently see all ranges of patients and specialize in play therapy, depression, anxiety disorders, and grief recovery. I offer sessions for adolescents that address issues that pertain to that age group.
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Sarah Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from West Texas who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. She has worked in an outpatient mental health setting as well as non-profit counseling centers. She recently finished completing her LCSW working to provide individual and family counseling with adolescents in the juvenile justice system. Sarah Jones has a passion for working with children and adolescents dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and other stressors that could be affecting their lives.
Sarah Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from West Texas who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. She has worked in an outpatient mental health setting as well as non-profit counseling centers. She recently finished completing her LCSW working to provide individual and family counseling with adolescents in the juvenile justice system. Sarah Jones has a passion for working with children and adolescents dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and other stressors that could be affecting their lives.
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Federico Mendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
River Oaks, TX 76114
Are you facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? I'm here to support you on your healing journey with compassion and experience. Together, we'll create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Let's work towards finding resilience, meaningful connections, and fulfillment in your life. Our focus will be on developing coping skills, enhancing communication, healing, and fostering self-acceptance.
Are you facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? I'm here to support you on your healing journey with compassion and experience. Together, we'll create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Let's work towards finding resilience, meaningful connections, and fulfillment in your life. Our focus will be on developing coping skills, enhancing communication, healing, and fostering self-acceptance.
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Now Accepting New Clients (Evening & Weekend Appointments Available). I'm thrilled to introduce myself as your therapist in Fort Worth. If you're feeling hopeless and ready for a change, you've already taken the first courageous step toward better mental health. I know finding the right therapist can be daunting, but it's essential to connect with someone who truly understands you and makes you feel comfortable.
Now Accepting New Clients (Evening & Weekend Appointments Available). I'm thrilled to introduce myself as your therapist in Fort Worth. If you're feeling hopeless and ready for a change, you've already taken the first courageous step toward better mental health. I know finding the right therapist can be daunting, but it's essential to connect with someone who truly understands you and makes you feel comfortable.
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We serve caregivers, employers, and educators of individuals with neurodiverse needs through evidence-based coaching and training. My specific area of expertise is in helping parents meet the unique needs of their children through evidence-based practices that put the needs of their learners first. I have over 12 years of experience in the field of special education, and behavior analysis and utilize knowledge of the science, and lived experiences as a black woman with ASD and ADHD to help individuals navigate the needs of their loved ones. Additionally, I am a birth and postpartum doula.
We serve caregivers, employers, and educators of individuals with neurodiverse needs through evidence-based coaching and training. My specific area of expertise is in helping parents meet the unique needs of their children through evidence-based practices that put the needs of their learners first. I have over 12 years of experience in the field of special education, and behavior analysis and utilize knowledge of the science, and lived experiences as a black woman with ASD and ADHD to help individuals navigate the needs of their loved ones. Additionally, I am a birth and postpartum doula.
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Violeta Kadieva
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, AAMFT, Sup
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76106
I see families, couples, children, adolescents, and adults. I offer a safe and empathetic environment where clients can address their difficulties and begin the process of healing. As a family therapist I navigate conversations in a way that catalyzes the strengths, wisdom, and support of the family system. I help my clients work through challenging times, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, set personal goals, and work toward desired outcomes.
I see families, couples, children, adolescents, and adults. I offer a safe and empathetic environment where clients can address their difficulties and begin the process of healing. As a family therapist I navigate conversations in a way that catalyzes the strengths, wisdom, and support of the family system. I help my clients work through challenging times, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, set personal goals, and work toward desired outcomes.
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Carie Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Carie loves working with children, adolescents, and their parents. She specializes in helping individuals with grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, behavior issues, and self-esteem concerns. She believes that children are special gifts that sometimes need help in navigating our world. Carie believes that all people deserve the chance to have joy and embrace their best life. She will walk alongside you and help you explore your concerns and obstacles to your joy. Carie's goal is to help equip you with tools to help you cope with life's challenges and move forward towards the life you want.
Carie loves working with children, adolescents, and their parents. She specializes in helping individuals with grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, behavior issues, and self-esteem concerns. She believes that children are special gifts that sometimes need help in navigating our world. Carie believes that all people deserve the chance to have joy and embrace their best life. She will walk alongside you and help you explore your concerns and obstacles to your joy. Carie's goal is to help equip you with tools to help you cope with life's challenges and move forward towards the life you want.
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Dixon Psychological Services is a multifaceted psychology practice offering a wide range of psychological services. From therapy to evaluations, Dr. Dixon’s philosophy is simple; it is her belief that all emotions and feelings are valid. Not only are all emotions and feelings valid, they alert you to your inner well-being. Her interpersonal approach and innovative use of the therapeutic environment as a microcosm for your worldview will help you or your loved one explore their patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions that can often lead to distress, frustration, or disregulation. depression, or anxiety.
Dixon Psychological Services is a multifaceted psychology practice offering a wide range of psychological services. From therapy to evaluations, Dr. Dixon’s philosophy is simple; it is her belief that all emotions and feelings are valid. Not only are all emotions and feelings valid, they alert you to your inner well-being. Her interpersonal approach and innovative use of the therapeutic environment as a microcosm for your worldview will help you or your loved one explore their patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions that can often lead to distress, frustration, or disregulation. depression, or anxiety.
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Erin A Booher
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76106
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor I work with my clients to find insight and solutions to life's challenges. I utilize Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Relational Therapy and other family system techniques in counseling to individualize therapy to each client's needs and goals. I work with clients and families to find possible solutions and positive outcomes.I hope to be my client's best advocate in challenging times by focusing on solutions, resources and personal strengths.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor I work with my clients to find insight and solutions to life's challenges. I utilize Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Relational Therapy and other family system techniques in counseling to individualize therapy to each client's needs and goals. I work with clients and families to find possible solutions and positive outcomes.I hope to be my client's best advocate in challenging times by focusing on solutions, resources and personal strengths.
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Anna Rangelova
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults in both hospital and outpatient settings. My passion is to help people who struggle with identity issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss as well as difficulties associated with life transitions. I enjoy working with diverse populations and view each individual as unique and having the potential to heal and grow emotionally, socially and spiritually.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults in both hospital and outpatient settings. My passion is to help people who struggle with identity issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss as well as difficulties associated with life transitions. I enjoy working with diverse populations and view each individual as unique and having the potential to heal and grow emotionally, socially and spiritually.
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Angela K Hesselbrock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107
I love being a counselor-helping clients make changes that fit their lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulties at home, life transitions: having the support of a counselor who can magnify your strengths, draw on what is working in your life and bring these skills and attributes to find solutions to what is not working well in your life right now--that is very empowering. I believe in relationship building, supporting the client as they examine the changes they feel will improve their life. Making the changes the client wants to make is vital.
I love being a counselor-helping clients make changes that fit their lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulties at home, life transitions: having the support of a counselor who can magnify your strengths, draw on what is working in your life and bring these skills and attributes to find solutions to what is not working well in your life right now--that is very empowering. I believe in relationship building, supporting the client as they examine the changes they feel will improve their life. Making the changes the client wants to make is vital.
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Heather-Amelia Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Challenges can look so different for everyone, have you found yourself facing a challenge that makes you feel heartbroken, confused, lost or unsure of what steps you can take to make it better? Do you feel like life just pulled the rug from under you? Whether you are facing a small obstacle or a situation that makes you feel debilitated, I am here to help you reshape your perspective and grow the strength and resilience you have within you. I partner with you, using varied approaches and techniques that are best suited for each person. Together we will work through depression, anxiety, a recent diagnosis, or trauma.
Challenges can look so different for everyone, have you found yourself facing a challenge that makes you feel heartbroken, confused, lost or unsure of what steps you can take to make it better? Do you feel like life just pulled the rug from under you? Whether you are facing a small obstacle or a situation that makes you feel debilitated, I am here to help you reshape your perspective and grow the strength and resilience you have within you. I partner with you, using varied approaches and techniques that are best suited for each person. Together we will work through depression, anxiety, a recent diagnosis, or trauma.
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Dr. Valerie Hope
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPCC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
Accepting NEW clients. I feel privileged that you are reading this to potentially help you, a loved one, or someone you know. I would love to join you on your journey of nurturing your emotional health. Are you the one that has been considering counseling, but keep talking yourself out of it because you have lived with many of these symptoms for so long, and think you can just keep going on with them. My philosophy in counseling is to help others be the best version of themselves, promote healing, reach their potential with their goals, guide them on how to get there while overcoming any barriers.
Accepting NEW clients. I feel privileged that you are reading this to potentially help you, a loved one, or someone you know. I would love to join you on your journey of nurturing your emotional health. Are you the one that has been considering counseling, but keep talking yourself out of it because you have lived with many of these symptoms for so long, and think you can just keep going on with them. My philosophy in counseling is to help others be the best version of themselves, promote healing, reach their potential with their goals, guide them on how to get there while overcoming any barriers.
Brighter Possibilities Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Greetings from Brighter Possibilities. Brighter Possibilities is a counseling facility located in Fort Worth, Texas. Our goal is to assist the community by providing counseling services for children, adolescents, families, couples and individuals. We want to ensure our clients find the assistance they are seeking so we give our clients the opportunity to collaborate with their therapist and choose which therapist they feel will be most helpful in achieving their desired goals. We offer services in Spanish and English and we accept most major insurances. We look forward to assisting you in discovering your Brighter Possibilities.
Greetings from Brighter Possibilities. Brighter Possibilities is a counseling facility located in Fort Worth, Texas. Our goal is to assist the community by providing counseling services for children, adolescents, families, couples and individuals. We want to ensure our clients find the assistance they are seeking so we give our clients the opportunity to collaborate with their therapist and choose which therapist they feel will be most helpful in achieving their desired goals. We offer services in Spanish and English and we accept most major insurances. We look forward to assisting you in discovering your Brighter Possibilities.
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Are the dynamics of a specific relationship affecting other areas of your life? Or is something personal affecting your important relationships? Because relationships are the building blocks of life, they have the power to affect your happiness & well-being. It seems that creating a balance of love & trust between people in relationships enhances the individuals' hopes for the future of the relationship overall. Couple relationships function best when give & take is balanced & when relational fairness is made a priority. Other family relationships are similar & should also be fair & balanced in how individuals give & take & relate with one another.
Are the dynamics of a specific relationship affecting other areas of your life? Or is something personal affecting your important relationships? Because relationships are the building blocks of life, they have the power to affect your happiness & well-being. It seems that creating a balance of love & trust between people in relationships enhances the individuals' hopes for the future of the relationship overall. Couple relationships function best when give & take is balanced & when relational fairness is made a priority. Other family relationships are similar & should also be fair & balanced in how individuals give & take & relate with one another.
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Shatoya Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
You are an overcomer and I want to help you make hard things manageable. I will provide support, and guide you through the therapeutic process, recognizing that you are the most knowledgeable about your life. My goal is to assist children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families with reaching their goals, using compassion.
You are an overcomer and I want to help you make hard things manageable. I will provide support, and guide you through the therapeutic process, recognizing that you are the most knowledgeable about your life. My goal is to assist children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families with reaching their goals, using compassion.
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Natosha K. Monroe
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
This can be a challenging time and space to be living in. There is so much more you can control in your life experience than what society leads you to believe. I'd be honored to offer you a place of support, a genuinely connected relationship, and my expertise (in nerdy stuff like neuroscience and the cognitive process) to help defeat whatever is standing between you & the life you deserve. My goal is to bring hope and solution to negative things my clients are experiencing through their own personal empowerment.
This can be a challenging time and space to be living in. There is so much more you can control in your life experience than what society leads you to believe. I'd be honored to offer you a place of support, a genuinely connected relationship, and my expertise (in nerdy stuff like neuroscience and the cognitive process) to help defeat whatever is standing between you & the life you deserve. My goal is to bring hope and solution to negative things my clients are experiencing through their own personal empowerment.
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LaToya C Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76114
Self improvement and personal achievement are extremely important to you. You are driven and passionate about becoming the best version of you that you can be. However, unforeseen life circumstances have knocked you off course and lately you can't seem to find the traction to move forward. You still have hope, but don't know how to navigate out of this space. You do not have to remain stuck forever.
Self improvement and personal achievement are extremely important to you. You are driven and passionate about becoming the best version of you that you can be. However, unforeseen life circumstances have knocked you off course and lately you can't seem to find the traction to move forward. You still have hope, but don't know how to navigate out of this space. You do not have to remain stuck forever.
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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.