ODD treatment in Bellevue, WACalmer days for your child and your family.

There’s no single cause. ODD likely comes from a combination of a child’s temperament, brain-based differences, and environmental stress. It often occurs alongside ADHD, anxiety or learning differences. It is not caused by bad parenting.

There’s no medication approved specifically for ODD. When a related condition such as ADHD, anxiety or depression is present, treating it with medication can significantly improve behavior. Parent training and therapy are the main treatments for ODD itself.

Many children improve, especially with early support. Without help, some continue to struggle as teens. Treatment gives your child and your family the best chance of things getting better.

Through a careful evaluation that includes talking with your child and with you, and often, with your permission, input from teachers. We look at how long the behavior has lasted, how often it happens and whether other conditions are involved.

Yes. Parents and caregivers are essential partners for children, and for teens, when appropriate and with your teen’s agreement. We include you in the evaluation and planning, and coordinate parent training or family therapy when it’s recommended.

The first psychiatric evaluation takes about 60 minutes. Follow-up visits take about 30 minutes, in person in Bellevue or by telehealth.

Please bring your photo ID, your child’s insurance card and a list of their current medications. If you have them, report cards, notes from school and any earlier evaluations help too.

Yes. Evaluations and follow-up visits are available by secure telehealth anywhere in Washington State, as well as in person at our Bellevue office.

We’re in-network with most major insurance plans, including Medicare, and self-pay is available. Before your first visit, our team verifies your coverage.