Oppositional Defiance

ODD Therapy for Calmer Days as a Family

Working with oppositional behavior? Our counseling supports children, teens, and families with strategies, understanding, and tools for positive change.

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Oppositional Defiance Counseling in Colorado

Constant power struggles. Defiance that seems to escalate no matter what you try. A child who argues with everything, everyone. Parenting a child with oppositional and defiant behaviors is exhausting, and you shouldn't have to figure it out alone. Overcomers Counseling offers family and child-focused counseling across Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, and Pueblo, plus statewide teletherapy.

You Don't Have to Manage This Alone

Oppositional behavior often comes from a place of struggling to regulate emotions, feeling a lack of control, or unmet needs — not simply a child choosing to be difficult. That doesn't make the day-to-day any less draining for parents. Our therapists work with both kids and families, understanding that lasting change happens when everyone has support and tools.

Signs That May Call for Support

Common signs include frequent arguing with adults, deliberately defying rules or requests, quickness to anger or blame others, difficulty accepting consequences, and behavior that's creating real strain at home or school. If you're feeling like you've tried everything, counseling can offer a different approach.

How Our Therapists Help

Our providers use approaches like Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), working with both the child and the family to build emotional regulation skills, consistent structure, and healthier communication patterns. For clients who want it, we also offer faith-integrated counseling grounded in grace and consistency.

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Find family counseling in Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, or Pueblo, or connect through secure teletherapy anywhere in Colorado. We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Kaiser, Anthem BCBS, and Tricare.

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You don't have to navigate defiant behavior without support, and neither does your child. Our team is ready to help your whole family find calmer footing. Get matched with a therapist today.

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What is the goal of counseling for oppositional defiance?

Raising a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) can feel like a constant power struggle, like you're in a tug-of-war that never ends. The goal of counseling isn’t to break your child's will. It’s to help you both find a new way to communicate so you can work together, not against each other. We’ll help you find new tools to manage your child’s behavior and help them develop healthier ways of expressing their independence.

How does counseling help with defiance in a child?

A child's defiance is often a way of communicating that they feel misunderstood or unheard. Counseling helps you and your child find a new way to communicate. We'll help you understand what's driving your child's behavior, and we'll give you a new playbook for responding to their defiance with empathy and compassion. You can find a way to connect with your child and build a more peaceful family life.

What are some common challenges parents face with ODD?

Parents of a child with ODD can feel completely overwhelmed and defeated. You may feel like you’re constantly fighting and nothing you do seems to work. We understand this struggle. We'll provide a safe space for you to process your emotions, find community with other parents who understand, and develop new strategies to help you and your child navigate the world. You are not a helpless passenger; you can get your family back on track.

Can a person with Oppositional Defiance Disorder be cured?

Like many mental health conditions, ODD isn't a disease that can be "cured," but it is a condition that can be successfully managed. The goal is to give a child and their family the tools to build a more peaceful, supportive, and loving environment. We’ll help you find new ways to communicate, and we’ll help your child develop the tools to express their feelings in a healthy way. You can find a new way to live, and we are here to help you get there.

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Across hundreds of client reviews, one theme comes through again and again: people feel truly heard here. Clients describe finally finding a therapist who understood them, gaining real tools for anxiety, trauma, and anger management, and walking away from sessions feeling lighter and more hopeful. Many say Overcomers was the first place therapy actually felt like the right fit — a space to be met with warmth, patience, and genuine care on the path to becoming who they're meant to be.
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Hilary was lovely. She was kind, patient, incredibly knowledgeable and very validating. She had extensive knowledge of my conditions that most providers dismiss and it was very comforting and encouraging to hear she knew of those conditions and was well informed of them. Best psychiatrist I've had yet. 10/10
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Kristen has been great and just what I need @ the moment. Look forward to more work together. Thanks for everything!!!
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I was very comfortable speaking with Savannah. She is very professional, compassionate and gave insight to things that are affecting my situation that I could not define. I look forward to learning more from her and how to overcome the obstacles I face. I am greatful to be working with her. 🙂
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I've decided to start seeing her twice a week because it is very helpful for me as she is a breath of fresh air
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Clarissa is very professional and caring, she has been a tremendous factor in my cognitive recovery. She is intuitive and her knowledge and skills with concussions has me confident that my therapy with her has brought me back to my previous mindset and I'm no longer fearful, anxious, depressed or judgemental about my car accident and the injuries I suffered. She's truly an asset to have as a resource for not only cognitive issues but just positive social interactions. I Absolutely look forward to our sessions and would highly recommend her.
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Abby is the most professional and strongest counselor I have ever worked with. Having a psychology background and working in social services, I am familiar or have worked with dozens of therapists. She is maintained a very professional approach and her model of counseling is a perfect blend between structure and empathy. I have recommended her services to several people and intended to continue doing so!