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What is oppositional defiant disorder counseling?

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) counseling is a specialized therapeutic approach designed for children and adolescents who consistently exhibit challenging, defiant, and hostile behaviors. Trained Thriveworks Media therapists work in collaboration with the child and their family to address disruptive conduct, enhance communication and conflict resolution skills, and promote a more positive and cooperative outlook.

How does oppositional defiant disorder counseling work?

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) counseling employs a variety of therapeutic techniques to address persistent defiant behaviors in children and/or adolescents. Trained Thriveworks Media therapists work with both the young individual and their family to identify the root causes of oppositional conduct, enhance communication and conflict resolution skills, and develop strategies for emotional regulation. This approach typically includes cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and parent training.

Is oppositional defiant disorder counseling conducted in person or online?

Oppositional defiant disorder counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does oppositional defiant disorder counseling last?

The length of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) counseling varies according to the individual’s unique requirements and their progress during treatment. Generally, Thriveworks ODD counseling in Media, PA encompasses a series of sessions conducted over several months. The specific number of sessions and the overall duration of therapy are determined in collaboration with the therapist, considering the individual’s response to treatment and their therapeutic objectives.

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ODD Counseling – Counselors and Therapists in Delaware County, Media, PA

If you’re a parent with a child who was recently diagnosed with ODD, you probably have a lot of questions. What is ODD? Does my child have ODD? What causes ODD? How is my child diagnosed with ODD? What does ODD do to a child? How can I help my child overcome ODD? Fortunately, the most important question is the latter, of which we can help with. Thriveworks offers ODD counseling. If you think your child could benefit from ODD counseling, reach out to us to schedule an appointment.

Development of ODD

Childhood comes with many stressors, obstacles, and pitfalls. Children have to navigate the
complexities of their peer groups, family group, meet parents behavioral expectations, meet
academic expectations, all the while forming their own identities.

Children often do not have the verbal capacity nor confidence to verbally express themselves and will at times act out when frustrated. As a child transitions through the stages of childhood and adolescence it is quite normal for a child to be defiant and oppositional from time to time. If a child had a bad day in school, or had some issues with his friends, or didn’t get enough sleep the night before it could affect his behavior and cause them to be more irritable and defiant.

Impact of Stressors

As an adult think of how you feel if you didn’t get enough sleep, are under the weather, or got into an argument with your significant other, you to might appear irritable, argumentative, or defiant. However; at what point as parents do you become concerned about your child’s behavior and start worrying that your child might be suffering from ODD.

So, What Is ODD?

ODD is a disorder that is characterized by an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant, and
hostile behavior toward authority figures which significantly affects their daily functioning. There is no known cause of ODD and is most likely caused by a combination of environmental,
biological, and psychological factors.

There are two types of ODD; early childhood onset and Adolescent onset. ODD is found it both boys and girls and it has a high prevalence with ADHD. Statistics show about 10% of children will develop ODD and 1 out of every 4 children diagnosed with ADHD also show symptoms associated with ODD.

Symptoms of ODD

According to the DSM 5, a manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental illnesses, in order for a child to be diagnosed with ODD they must meet the following criteria:

1. At least 4 symptoms from the following categories must be present:

  • Angry and Irritable Mood:
    • Often Loses temper
  • Is often touchy or easily annoyed
  • Is often angry and resentful
  • Argumentative and Defiant Behavior:
    • Often argues with adults or people in authority
  • Often actively denies or refuses to comply with adults request or rules
  • Vindictiveness
    • Acting spitefully at least two times in the last 6 months

2. Occurs with at least one individual who is not a sibling

3. Occurs on its own, rather then as part of the course of another mental health problem.

4. Symptoms must last at least six months

What are the treatments for ODD?

ODD can be treated using multiple interventions and usually consists of a combination of either
behavioral therapy, family therapy , and medication management. The Behavioral Therapy will
consists of learning anger management skills, improving impulse control skills, improving
frustration tolerance, and improving communication skills so a child can better express themselves.

Schedule ODD Counseling Now

Untreated ODD can have long term effects and consequences; including affecting a child’s academic career, relationships, legal troubles, and other mental health disorder such as depression and anxiety. If you are concerned about your child’s behavior call Thriveworks Media for an evaluation.

We have licensed Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and other Professional Counselors who can help. Thriveworks Counseling in Media, PA, Delaware County, offers a premier counseling experience with highly qualified staff trained to meet your family’s needs and improve your child’s chances to success. Plus, we offer evening and weekend sessions, provide same-week appointments and accept most major insurances.

Call 610-808-9923 to schedule an appointment.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Media therapists and counselors accept 42 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Media
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Talk therapy

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Psychiatry

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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Media is located off of N Jackson St, and our building is in the center of Cooper St., W 6th St., W 7th St., and N Jackson St.

Phone number

(610) 557-1991

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