Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in 19072

I am best suited for clients who want liberation/transformation as opposed to symptom management. I specialize in deep relational treatment. I help people reach a state of self-love and acceptance. I am a trans-affirming therapist.

With 24 years of experience as a practicing clinical psychologist, I use a combination of psychodynamic, relational and cognitive behavioral strategies to increase self-awareness and insight, and to develop and strengthen coping strategies and problem solving skills among my adolescent and adult clients. Utilizing a methodologically integrated approach, my aim is to help clients identify, understand and overcome obstacles to well-being and success in the domains of relationships, family, work and school.

Is your child struggling? You've tried everything in your power to help your child, but nothing seems to be working. There's anger, unhappiness, or anxiety that your child struggles with, and it's hard to know how to manage it all. You've had enough of seeing these challenges get in the way of your child thriving. All you want is for them to grow into the best version of themselves; but how? That's where I can help.

Whether you want just a single visit to discuss and resolve a dilemma, or a longer block of visits to address a more complicated issue, I can help. We can address anger and communication; negative habits such as overeating, procrastination, or compulsions; or mood and anxiety issues. Using empathic listening and cognitive-behavioral techniques, I can show you how you can take charge of your moods, actions, and habits. My nonjudgmental approach can help you to feel comfortable sharing your feelings and beliefs. And then we can transform the less helpful beliefs so that you can achieve your best life.

For all the conveniences and genuine marvels of the modern world, rates of stress, disease and mental illness continue to escalate, particularly in the wake of the collective trauma of Covid-19. Children, teens, and young adults have been especially hard hit. I work with individuals of all ages in diminishing feelings of alienation, fear, and hyper-reactivity and cultivating a sense of inner ease and well-being. Using play, talk and family therapy, we work together to understand the unmet needs underlying symptoms and figure out ways to address these needs via channeling the natural human instincts for growth and discovery.

Dr. Julie Benzaquen is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise working with children, adolescents, and families. She works diligently with her clients to establish a strong therapeutic alliance with all members of the family, collaborating with them to develop new coping strategies and create positive changes in mood and behavior.

I have over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in diverse settings. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating anxiety across the lifespan.

My focus in treatment is simple, figure out how we can develop a plan together that will assist you in moving past your stressors. The goal of therapy is for you to become the expert and obtain the skills to see all situations through a new and more positive lens. My experiences as a clinical supervisor, psychotherapist, adjunct professor, and academic advisor have prepared me to develop a practice that will provide individual, couple, and family therapy to patients dealing with a wide gamut of issues through the life cycle.

My therapeutic approach is strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming. My primary focus is working with autistic and other neurodivergent children (age 4 and up), teens, and young adults as they navigate a world that can be confusing and complex. I also work with individuals with anxiety, depression, sensory processing differences, executive functioning challenges, and divergent ways of communicating and socializing. In particular, I have significant experience supporting teens and young adults as they transition to adulthood, helping them navigate this daunting but exciting time in their lives.

As a parent, it can be difficult to know if or why your child is struggling. For younger kids, behavioral issues such as tantrums, extreme shyness, aggression, defiance, social or school issues are actually signs of anxiety, depression, grief, or low self esteem. We work with kids ages 5 and up, using play therapy and other engaging techniques to connect with your child on their level. Similarly, for adolescents, too mental health struggles can be dismissed as "teen angst." We work with adolescents ages 10-19 struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, ADHD, eating disorders, self esteem and more.