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Defiance & Opposition


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Symptoms:
  • Disrespect at home
  • School behavioral problems
  • Running away
  • Substance use
  • Defiance
  • Bullying others
  • Fighting with siblings
  • Spiteful or Vindictive
  • Angry or Resentful
Opposition and defiance during adolescence can feel overwhelming—and often heartbreaking—for parents.
Many parents find themselves exhausted, confused, and unsure how to reach a child who seems angry, defiant, or resistant to authority. This kind of behavior can impact the entire household, creating ongoing stress and conflict.
At the Bay Area Center for Adolescents, we specialize in working with oppositional and defiant teens—helping families find hope, healing, and a path forward.
We engage adolescents in therapy in a way that is respectful, nonjudgmental, and effective. At the same time, we support parents in setting clear boundaries and restoring peace at home.
Our services include:
  • Individual, group, and family therapy
  • Comprehensive psychological assessments
  • Psychiatric evaluation and medication management (if needed)
  • Educational therapy and consultation, including support with exploring school changes or out-of-home placements when necessary
We provide care across the Bay Area—with locations in San Francisco, Marin, the East Bay, the Peninsula, and the South Bay—and offer virtual services throughout California.
In especially complex or high-conflict cases, we also partner with the Bay Area Oppositional and Conduct Clinic, which is dedicated to working with some of the most challenging adolescent behavioral issues.
You are not alone—and it’s never too late to get the support your family needs.
For an appointment or free phone consultation, call (415) 448-6679 or click the button below.
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Bay Area Center For Adolescents
Providing Trusted, Compassionate, Effective Therapy

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(415) 448-6679
  • Home
  • Services
    • Anxiety
    • Anger Problems
    • ADHD
    • Bullying
    • Eating / Body Issues
    • Defiance & Opposition
    • Depression
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
    • Individual Therapy
    • Panic Attacks
    • Phobias
    • Suicide
    • Substance Abuse
  • About Us
    • Payments and Insurance
    • Our Clinicians
    • BLOG
  • Contact