Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Treatment Centers in 91423
ROWI Kids (ages 8-12)
Treatment Center, PhDs, LMFTs, LCSWs, AMFTs, ACSWs
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
ROWI Kids Encino is a comprehensive mental health facility for children ages 8-12. ROWI Kids is a part of ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers. We are clinician-owned and operated, with 14 locations across Southern California. Our Kids program includes individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychiatric care (PHP only). In addition, we provide art, fitness, mindfulness, music, UCLA's "PEERS" social skills program, and other holistic therapies. We offer full-day (Partial Hospitalization) and after-school (Intensive Outpatient) services for children experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, school avoidance, ADHD, trauma, gender identity issues, and more. We also offer an inclusive program for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
ROWI Kids Encino is a comprehensive mental health facility for children ages 8-12. ROWI Kids is a part of ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers. We are clinician-owned and operated, with 14 locations across Southern California. Our Kids program includes individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychiatric care (PHP only). In addition, we provide art, fitness, mindfulness, music, UCLA's "PEERS" social skills program, and other holistic therapies. We offer full-day (Partial Hospitalization) and after-school (Intensive Outpatient) services for children experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, school avoidance, ADHD, trauma, gender identity issues, and more. We also offer an inclusive program for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Treatment Centers
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.