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Simone Walton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854
Dr. Walton is dedicated to working with communities, organizations, and individuals to develop applied solutions to challenges affecting vulnerable and marginalized populations. Her professional experience includes working within international humanitarian organizations, the legal arena and doing this work living on every continent except Antarctica. Dr. Walton is passionate about systems and the people who function in them. She is a wife, a mother, a caregiver and a daughter of immigrants.
Dr. Walton is dedicated to working with communities, organizations, and individuals to develop applied solutions to challenges affecting vulnerable and marginalized populations. Her professional experience includes working within international humanitarian organizations, the legal arena and doing this work living on every continent except Antarctica. Dr. Walton is passionate about systems and the people who function in them. She is a wife, a mother, a caregiver and a daughter of immigrants.
(301) 701-2262 View (301) 701-2262
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The Mindful Heart LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854
We work with individuals, couples, families, and children. We specialize in addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. Our greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. We cater our approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
We work with individuals, couples, families, and children. We specialize in addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. Our greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. We cater our approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
(240) 258-2870 View (240) 258-2870
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Elham Khazaee Torshizi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LGMFT
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854
Not accepting new clients
[ATTENTION: not taking new clients at this time] I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who may need guidance in addressing and resolving their relational difficulties with their partners, children, and parents, in addition to dealing with family changes and transitions. Furthermore, I help clients overcome and manage their symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and grief. As a Prepare and Enrich facilitator, I also help couples prepare for their marital relationship.
[ATTENTION: not taking new clients at this time] I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who may need guidance in addressing and resolving their relational difficulties with their partners, children, and parents, in addition to dealing with family changes and transitions. Furthermore, I help clients overcome and manage their symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and grief. As a Prepare and Enrich facilitator, I also help couples prepare for their marital relationship.
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Courtney S.
Counselor, MEd, LGPC
Verified Verified
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Hello, my name is Courtney and I am a daughter, a mother, and a therapist! I am a believer in all things mental health and wellness! I decided to pursue a career in counseling because I have a great passion for supporting individuals in a nonjudgmental, safe, and inviting space. My goal in our therapeutic relationship is to help guide you in making positive choices, while also maintaining a healthy lifestyle that helps you become your whole self. Let us take this journey together and find your healing for the next step of your life.
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Ashley Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Danielle Blessing Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
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Olivia Aybar Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20847
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. Life is beautiful and we try to make the best of it, but due to stresses and unexpected factors it becomes difficult to maintain a balance between ourselves and the people surrounding us. I believe in a holistic approach to treat the human mind. I provide psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults to address depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem issues, concern in personal and work relationships. I have specialized training in traumatic events like sexual assault, grief and chronic illness as well as anger management, conflict resolution, life coaching and problem solving.
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Benjamin L Schwinke
Counselor, LCPC, CRC, BCN
Verified Verified
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Petrina E Yemane
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Joe Gallagher
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Halcyon Clinical Services, LLC
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Verified Verified
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Esther Saggurthi
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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Joseph C Melendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
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Verified Verified
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Peter Aron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified Verified
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I work with children and teens and their families. I address issues including problematical attachment with parents and/or caregivers, negative self-image, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, oppositionality, poor communication and social skills, acting out behaviors, sibling problems, and difficulties in school. As a therapist, I establish a safe "container" in which to work with children and parents together in order to strengthen a child's positive sense of self, reinforce the family system and bonds of attachment, and promote behavioral and emotional regulation. I work with teachers and school administrators to help children learn and thrive in school
(301) 281-4144 View (301) 281-4144
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Dr. Leda Kaveh
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Dr. Kaveh is the owner/director of Washington Psychological Wellness. Dr. Kaveh is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor & compassion to the practice. She works to inspire change, create greater self-awareness & improve one's life. She provides a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling & being. Her aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your problems, provide strategies to help you cope & empower you to trust your inner voice & live each day authentically.
Dr. Kaveh is the owner/director of Washington Psychological Wellness. Dr. Kaveh is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor & compassion to the practice. She works to inspire change, create greater self-awareness & improve one's life. She provides a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling & being. Her aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your problems, provide strategies to help you cope & empower you to trust your inner voice & live each day authentically.
(240) 209-9124 View (240) 209-9124
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Imani Bowman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready to experience more joy and connection in your life? Do you want to tap into your resilience and live the life you imagine? I work with individuals, kids, and families to build their connection, joy and resilience.
Are you ready to experience more joy and connection in your life? Do you want to tap into your resilience and live the life you imagine? I work with individuals, kids, and families to build their connection, joy and resilience.
(240) 209-9586 View (240) 209-9586
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Moussa T. Cherif III
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20901
My client focus are children and adolescents. I started working with children and adolescents over 10 years ago, caring for their physical health in hospitals. After a few years, I decided to transition from physical health to mental health and have been working with children and adolescents for over 2 years in individual and group counseling and in the public school system. I've worked with children dealing with behavioral concerns in the school, home, and community. Social emotional learning, career exploration, experiential learning, and small groups have been my areas of specialty.
My client focus are children and adolescents. I started working with children and adolescents over 10 years ago, caring for their physical health in hospitals. After a few years, I decided to transition from physical health to mental health and have been working with children and adolescents for over 2 years in individual and group counseling and in the public school system. I've worked with children dealing with behavioral concerns in the school, home, and community. Social emotional learning, career exploration, experiential learning, and small groups have been my areas of specialty.
(667) 222-1504 View (667) 222-1504
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.