Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in Abington, MA
Christine Saftchick is a Southeast Miami, Florida native, is a highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professional with a diverse background in nursing and advanced practice. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University in 2012, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing in 2014. Graduating Cum Laude, she was honored with membership in the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, recognizing her academic excellence and commitment to the nursing profession.
Christine Saftchick is a Southeast Miami, Florida native, is a highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professional with a diverse background in nursing and advanced practice. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University in 2012, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing in 2014. Graduating Cum Laude, she was honored with membership in the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, recognizing her academic excellence and commitment to the nursing profession.
Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and adolescent/teen mental health.
Michela Cerasani is an empathetic and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who stands firm in the belief that mental health is just as critical as physical health. She recognizes the profound connection between mind and body, offering a truly holistic perspective to care.
Michela is committed to providing culturally competent, patient-centered care by integrating each individual’s unique background, values, and experiences into the treatment process. Her approach is rooted in compassion and collaboration, empowering patients throughout their journey toward optimal well-being.
Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and adolescent/teen mental health.
Michela Cerasani is an empathetic and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who stands firm in the belief that mental health is just as critical as physical health. She recognizes the profound connection between mind and body, offering a truly holistic perspective to care.
Michela is committed to providing culturally competent, patient-centered care by integrating each individual’s unique background, values, and experiences into the treatment process. Her approach is rooted in compassion and collaboration, empowering patients throughout their journey toward optimal well-being.
My philosophy is simple: listen first, treat second. I believe mental health care works best when you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take part in your own treatment decisions. I take the time to explain diagnoses, explore how medications work, and ensure you leave sessions feeling informed, not rushed.
My philosophy is simple: listen first, treat second. I believe mental health care works best when you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take part in your own treatment decisions. I take the time to explain diagnoses, explore how medications work, and ensure you leave sessions feeling informed, not rushed.
Judith Austin, PMHNP, Align Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CARN-AP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I provide medication management only; I do NOT provide counseling/therapy services. I am passionate about the work I do and I am committed to assisting you in improving your mental health. I am also a provider that will be direct with my patients, ensuring that plain-speaking, honest conversation leads to open lines of communication. As a prescriber of psychiatric medications, and before discussing a potential medication regimen that you may benefit from, we will engage in a thorough discussion about your life, your past history, your current situation, and your treatment goals.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I provide medication management only; I do NOT provide counseling/therapy services. I am passionate about the work I do and I am committed to assisting you in improving your mental health. I am also a provider that will be direct with my patients, ensuring that plain-speaking, honest conversation leads to open lines of communication. As a prescriber of psychiatric medications, and before discussing a potential medication regimen that you may benefit from, we will engage in a thorough discussion about your life, your past history, your current situation, and your treatment goals.
You or your child may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with mood, focus, or stress that is affecting daily life, school, work, or relationships. You may be seeking clarity, relief, and a plan that feels supportive rather than rushed. Many individuals and families I work with want to better understand what’s going on and feel confident in their next steps.
Whether you are a parent supporting your child or an adult seeking balance, the goal is often the same: to feel more stable, empowered, and hopeful about the future.
You or your child may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with mood, focus, or stress that is affecting daily life, school, work, or relationships. You may be seeking clarity, relief, and a plan that feels supportive rather than rushed. Many individuals and families I work with want to better understand what’s going on and feel confident in their next steps.
Whether you are a parent supporting your child or an adult seeking balance, the goal is often the same: to feel more stable, empowered, and hopeful about the future.
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I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Chronic Illness, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Maternal Mental Health/Pre/Postpartum, PTSD/Trauma, Loss/Grief/Bereavement, OCD.
At Lavender, we provide a range of modern mental health services from the comfort of home. All our providers offer both medication management & therapy in a single appointment to save you time and money. Pairing therapy and medication to treat depression and anxiety can help you feel better faster with a 60% improved chance of recovery.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Chronic Illness, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Maternal Mental Health/Pre/Postpartum, PTSD/Trauma, Loss/Grief/Bereavement, OCD.
At Lavender, we provide a range of modern mental health services from the comfort of home. All our providers offer both medication management & therapy in a single appointment to save you time and money. Pairing therapy and medication to treat depression and anxiety can help you feel better faster with a 60% improved chance of recovery.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
She provides seamless telehealth psychiatric medication management, with expertise in GAD, MDD, ADHD, OCD, and Eating Disorders.
Samantha attended Northeastern University where she received her Masters in Nursing Science. She became board certified in psychiatric mental health. Samantha continues to remain on the forefront of psychiatric care by attending annual training programs and conferences through MGH. Samantha has worked at Mclean Hospital, Walden Hospital & CEDC.
She provides seamless telehealth psychiatric medication management, with expertise in GAD, MDD, ADHD, OCD, and Eating Disorders.
Samantha attended Northeastern University where she received her Masters in Nursing Science. She became board certified in psychiatric mental health. Samantha continues to remain on the forefront of psychiatric care by attending annual training programs and conferences through MGH. Samantha has worked at Mclean Hospital, Walden Hospital & CEDC.
Her specialties include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Jill provides initial diagnostic evaluation, ongoing medication management, brief psychotherapy, and lifestyle education to optimize mental health. Jill also holds a certification as a yoga instructor and enjoys practicing yoga outside of work.
Her specialties include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Jill provides initial diagnostic evaluation, ongoing medication management, brief psychotherapy, and lifestyle education to optimize mental health. Jill also holds a certification as a yoga instructor and enjoys practicing yoga outside of work.
I am a Harvard-trained, double board-certified, child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, providing a high level of expertise and knowledge to my patients. As part of my commitment to delivering comprehensive and specialized care, I have collaborated with two fellow academic psychiatrists to establish a group private practice, ReThink Minds, LLC, which offers a broad spectrum of services to our patients. I believe that every patient is unique and therefore requires a personalized approach to their care. My goal is to provide personalized care that addresses not just symptoms, but also unique circumstances and experiences.
I am a Harvard-trained, double board-certified, child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, providing a high level of expertise and knowledge to my patients. As part of my commitment to delivering comprehensive and specialized care, I have collaborated with two fellow academic psychiatrists to establish a group private practice, ReThink Minds, LLC, which offers a broad spectrum of services to our patients. I believe that every patient is unique and therefore requires a personalized approach to their care. My goal is to provide personalized care that addresses not just symptoms, but also unique circumstances and experiences.
I have particular clinical interest in PTSD, OCD, "treatment resistant" depression (though I dislike the term!), women's mental health, challenges around living with chronic illness, and discontinuing psychiatric medications after long term use.
Currently I have openings for new patients for medication management, ages 26 and up, who are already seeing a therapist.
The wait time for an initial appointment is approximately 4-6 weeks.
In person and telehealth appointments are available between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm.
I have particular clinical interest in PTSD, OCD, "treatment resistant" depression (though I dislike the term!), women's mental health, challenges around living with chronic illness, and discontinuing psychiatric medications after long term use.
Currently I have openings for new patients for medication management, ages 26 and up, who are already seeing a therapist.
The wait time for an initial appointment is approximately 4-6 weeks.
In person and telehealth appointments are available between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm.
I have extensive experience in treating Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Social Anxiety, ADHD and relational problems for more than 20 years.
I believe in the importance of psychotherapy in symptom control and help my patients understand some of the root causes of their emotional problems. I am attentive to my patients' concerns and available to them as much as possible when they need me.
I have extensive experience in treating Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Social Anxiety, ADHD and relational problems for more than 20 years.
I believe in the importance of psychotherapy in symptom control and help my patients understand some of the root causes of their emotional problems. I am attentive to my patients' concerns and available to them as much as possible when they need me.
We accept referrals from you or any of your healthcare providers to treat with Neurostar TMS for depression, anxious depression, and OCD.
Hello! I am available to help those struggling with life transitions, relationships, their mood, anxiety, thoughts, family relationships, loneliness, academic issues, ADHD, developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
We accept referrals from you or any of your healthcare providers to treat with Neurostar TMS for depression, anxious depression, and OCD.
Hello! I am available to help those struggling with life transitions, relationships, their mood, anxiety, thoughts, family relationships, loneliness, academic issues, ADHD, developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
I provide integrated medication management for those managing anxiety, OCD spectrum, depression, ADHD, and mental health challenges associated with learning differences.
Positive shifts occur when we collaborate to develop a care plan grounded in your priorities and values. This plan can include medications, supplements, lifestyle strategies, & mindfulness. De-prescribing support is also offered for those looking to remove medications. Initial visits are 60 minutes, follow-ups are 20-30 minutes.
I provide integrated medication management for those managing anxiety, OCD spectrum, depression, ADHD, and mental health challenges associated with learning differences.
Positive shifts occur when we collaborate to develop a care plan grounded in your priorities and values. This plan can include medications, supplements, lifestyle strategies, & mindfulness. De-prescribing support is also offered for those looking to remove medications. Initial visits are 60 minutes, follow-ups are 20-30 minutes.
I am a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 37 years of experience in nursing and a wealth of experience in almost all areas of mental health. I manage and treat a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and bipolar illness. I have worked as a nurse clinician for 19 years at a major teaching hospital in Boston.
I am a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 37 years of experience in nursing and a wealth of experience in almost all areas of mental health. I manage and treat a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and bipolar illness. I have worked as a nurse clinician for 19 years at a major teaching hospital in Boston.
I can help address needs of clients struggling with anxiety, depression, stress disorder, OCD, mood swings.
Accepting clients on weekends for virtual appointments.
I can help address needs of clients struggling with anxiety, depression, stress disorder, OCD, mood swings.
Accepting clients on weekends for virtual appointments.
My practice specialize in helping folks struggling with anxiety disorders, including OCD, among others.
I offer both psychiatric medication management and individual psychotherapy in a small private practice setting. I have a particular focus on helping people struggling with symptoms of anxiety disorders including OCD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias.
My practice specialize in helping folks struggling with anxiety disorders, including OCD, among others.
I offer both psychiatric medication management and individual psychotherapy in a small private practice setting. I have a particular focus on helping people struggling with symptoms of anxiety disorders including OCD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias.
Fredo J Clermont
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
As a Doctorally-prepared Double Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), My extensive work history providing care to patients with comorbid psychiatric issues (Anxiety, OCD, Mood Disorders, Depression including postpartum depression, PTSD, Bipolar) and medical conditions has contributed to my ability to assess each patient from a holistic view while focusing on the treatment of mental health.
Every patient is unique and require an individualize approach to treatment. I also believe that medication alone for most is insufficient in the absence of a holistic approach that may include individual, family therapy, as well as educational interventions.
As a Doctorally-prepared Double Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), My extensive work history providing care to patients with comorbid psychiatric issues (Anxiety, OCD, Mood Disorders, Depression including postpartum depression, PTSD, Bipolar) and medical conditions has contributed to my ability to assess each patient from a holistic view while focusing on the treatment of mental health.
Every patient is unique and require an individualize approach to treatment. I also believe that medication alone for most is insufficient in the absence of a holistic approach that may include individual, family therapy, as well as educational interventions.
My training was completed at Brown University with a sub-specialty focus in treating neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, as well as expertise in anxiety, OCD, depression, and mood disorders.
I am an ivy league-trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist seeing patients for combined psychotherapy and medication management services by telehealth. My practice is small and patient-focused with a tailored approach to meet every patient's unique needs. My approach to treatment is to provide a safe, comforting environment where patients feel able to express themselves emotionally without fear of judgment. I pride myself on being empathic, warm and caring with an ability to personally connect with each of my patients and their families. I love what I do and I believe this reflects in the results I help my patients achieve.
My training was completed at Brown University with a sub-specialty focus in treating neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, as well as expertise in anxiety, OCD, depression, and mood disorders.
I am an ivy league-trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist seeing patients for combined psychotherapy and medication management services by telehealth. My practice is small and patient-focused with a tailored approach to meet every patient's unique needs. My approach to treatment is to provide a safe, comforting environment where patients feel able to express themselves emotionally without fear of judgment. I pride myself on being empathic, warm and caring with an ability to personally connect with each of my patients and their families. I love what I do and I believe this reflects in the results I help my patients achieve.
Welcome! My name is Linda Sheppard-Reece, and I am board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Currently, I choose to work with young adults through retirement-aged adults. I take a holistic approach to helping individuals manage mental illness through psychopharmacological, psychotherapeutic and lifestyle interventions.
Welcome! My name is Linda Sheppard-Reece, and I am board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Currently, I choose to work with young adults through retirement-aged adults. I take a holistic approach to helping individuals manage mental illness through psychopharmacological, psychotherapeutic and lifestyle interventions.
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FAQ - Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrist help with obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurring, intrusive thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors, such as excessive cleaning, hand-washing, checking, counting, or hoarding. These behaviors often serve as temporary relief from distressing thoughts but can quickly become disruptive and time-consuming. OCD commonly begins in late childhood or adolescence and may fluctuate in intensity over time, often influenced by life changes or stress. For many, the condition can interfere with daily functioning, including school, work, relationships, and overall well-being. Seeking psychiatric care can therefore be a valuable step in learning how to manage and reduce the impact of OCD on everyday life.
How do psychiatrists treat OCD?
During appointmnts, psychiatrists typically review a client's symptoms and any current medications to determine an appropriate treatment approach. Psychiatrists who specialize in OCD often use a combination of medication and therapy to support symptom management. The most frequently prescribed medications for OCD are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) which can help reduce the intensity of obsessive thoughts and emotional distress. While not all psychiatrists provide therapy themselves, many collaborate with therapists to support interventions like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a highly effective therapeutic method for treating OCD.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in OCD?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in OCD. In addition to searching for psychiatrists who specialize in OCD, you may consider searching for psychiatrists who specialize in working with a particular population, such as children, or a certain co-occurring condition, such as anxiety. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific experience treating symptoms of OCD and what their approach to therapy and medication is. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.