Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

I have dedicated over four years to supporting adolescents and families navigating the challenges associated with an ODD diagnosis. Behavioral interventions, parent-child interaction therapy, and parenting classes are some of what I provide for my clients.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (see PCIT.org) is a very well-researched and effective family therapy for children who argue, refuse to follow directions, and may even be aggressive. It helps parents enjoy their children again, reinforce and increase desired behaviors, and also respond calmly and consistently to misbehavior so that it decreases, typically within 12-20 sessions. In office or virtual. I also have several years’ experience working with foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers.

I have a history of working with children with ODD and their parents. I work with both the client and their family to help them understand how to better communicate their needs to reduce fighting, aruging, and tears.

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is defined as a pattern of disruptive, and noncompliant behaviors (anger, outbursts, defiance, etc ) usually directed towards an authority figure like parents and teachers. These behaviors can cause significant distress for both the parents and the child. Behavioral parent training has been shown to be effective in helping parents manage difficult behaviors and reduce family stress.

You noticed the increasing presence of heightened emotions, refusal to follow directions, constant arguing, and difficulty getting along with others. Your child is easily frustrated and becomes angry on a daily basis. I work to resolve behavioral and emotional difficulties by identifying the source and creating a plan for your child to engage in effective communication, control negative impulses, manage anger responses, and increase compliance.

I am trained to help children and parents with this disorder