Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in 10452
Rachel Waters
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10452 (Online Only)
Rachel treats patients ages 5 and up and has experience treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, medication management, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, sleep disorders, stress, trauma, PTSD, impulse and control disorders, and mood disorders.
Rachel Waters is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Rachel’s treatment philosophy incorporates the mind and body. She conducts thorough patient assessments that factor in medical or biological contributors to behaviors, referring patients to resources when needed. Her goal is to enrich her patients’ lives so they can embrace life – the good and the bad. Rachel’s patients can expect to establish a trusting relationship with her as they receive individualized, evidence-based care.
Rachel treats patients ages 5 and up and has experience treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, medication management, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, sleep disorders, stress, trauma, PTSD, impulse and control disorders, and mood disorders.
Rachel Waters is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Rachel’s treatment philosophy incorporates the mind and body. She conducts thorough patient assessments that factor in medical or biological contributors to behaviors, referring patients to resources when needed. Her goal is to enrich her patients’ lives so they can embrace life – the good and the bad. Rachel’s patients can expect to establish a trusting relationship with her as they receive individualized, evidence-based care.
Miranda Maldonado
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10452 (Online Only)
Miranda Carina Maldonado is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Miranda has experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and believes the key to wellness is a balance of the mind, body, and soul. Clients go to Miranda looking for a provider that believes in fostering a therapeutic relationship built on mutual trust and collaboration where they can expect to be heard, validated, supported, and respected. As a provider, she strives to support her clients so they can achieve healthy, fulfilling lives with meaning and purpose.
Miranda Carina Maldonado is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Miranda has experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and believes the key to wellness is a balance of the mind, body, and soul. Clients go to Miranda looking for a provider that believes in fostering a therapeutic relationship built on mutual trust and collaboration where they can expect to be heard, validated, supported, and respected. As a provider, she strives to support her clients so they can achieve healthy, fulfilling lives with meaning and purpose.
Dania Codada
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10452 (Online Only)
Dania Codada is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Coming from a culture where mental health is misunderstood, Dania understands the impact it can have mentally, physically, socially, and on various relationship dynamics. She strives to collaborate with her patients to support them to their fullest potential and enhance their quality of life. She always aims to inspire her patients to become their best selves. Life can sometimes take a toll. Dania is here to support and provide coping tools through warmth, compassion, open-mindedness, and nonpharmacological approaches to help empower her patients.
Dania Codada is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Coming from a culture where mental health is misunderstood, Dania understands the impact it can have mentally, physically, socially, and on various relationship dynamics. She strives to collaborate with her patients to support them to their fullest potential and enhance their quality of life. She always aims to inspire her patients to become their best selves. Life can sometimes take a toll. Dania is here to support and provide coping tools through warmth, compassion, open-mindedness, and nonpharmacological approaches to help empower her patients.
Octavia Ingram
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10452 (Online Only)
Many patients present from families that were not educated about mental health. So through learned behavior the patient learns to suppress their emotions in fear they’ll be viewed as weak or flawed. Let’s work to break the generational stereotypes and achieve overall well being. You’re in the right place because seeking help is usually the most difficult step in your process.
Many patients present from families that were not educated about mental health. So through learned behavior the patient learns to suppress their emotions in fear they’ll be viewed as weak or flawed. Let’s work to break the generational stereotypes and achieve overall well being. You’re in the right place because seeking help is usually the most difficult step in your process.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.