Look beyond the conflict
Discuss triggers, developmental needs, and concerns such as attention or anxiety.
Behavior & developmentOppositional Defiant Disorder Care.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Care.
Help families find a way forward.
Frequent conflict can leave both children and caregivers feeling stuck. Explore support that considers your child’s development and your family’s needs.
One conversation. A new beginning.We’re here to help you get started.
Understanding what you’re experiencingUnderstanding your experience.
Understanding your experience.
Support starts with understanding.
ODD involves a persistent pattern of irritability, argumentativeness, or defiance beyond what is expected for a child’s age. Evaluation considers the circumstances around these behaviors.
You can seek support even if you’re unsure how to describe what’s happening. Tell your provider how these changes affect your routines, relationships, and wellbeing.
Explore treatment optionsConcerns you can bring to a visit
- Frequent angry or irritable moods
- Repeated arguments with adults
- Persistent difficulty following rules
- Blaming others during conflicts
- Recurring resentment
- Conflict affecting home or school life
These examples do not establish a diagnosis. A qualified provider can assess your individual concerns.
Explore your options for oppositional defiant disorder care.
A conversation about your options, with a care plan shaped around you.
Partner with caregivers
Explore supportive communication, predictable expectations, and parenting resources.
Build a shared plan
Review progress and consider coordination with school or other professionals.
What to expect.
One step at a time.
- 01
Reach out
Call or contact our front desk to discuss appointments, provider availability, and insurance questions.
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Share what’s happening
Meet with your provider to talk about your concerns, history, and what you hope to change.
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Build a plan together
Explore care options, ask questions, and discuss follow-up as your needs evolve.
People behind your careA team to listen.
Meet Our Providers
A team to listen.
A way to connect.
Get to know our psychiatric nurse practitioners and counselor. Contact the front desk to explore provider availability and a starting point for your care.
In-person visitsAt our Abilene office
Tele-psychiatryAsk about online appointment options
Questions before you beginOppositional Defiant Disorder Care
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Care
FAQs.
Need help with appointments or insurance? Our front desk can answer your questions.
Call our teamIs all defiance a disorder?
No. Development and context matter. An assessment looks at persistence, intensity, and the impact on daily life.
Will parents be involved?
Caregiver participation is often important. Your provider can discuss a plan that balances family input with the child’s needs.
How do I request an appointment?
Call 325-480-2900 or contact our front desk. Share your main concerns so the team can discuss provider availability and appropriate appointment options.
Can I use my insurance?
Visit our Insurances page, then confirm your specific plan, provider participation, and any out-of-pocket costs with the office before your visit.
You don’t have to take the next step alone
Get in Touch Let’s start with a conversation.
Contact New Hope Behavioral Health to ask about oppositional defiant disorder care.
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Further reading: AACAP: Oppositional defiant disorder.