Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in 02445

One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. I offer an active and collaborative therapeutic style that allows the opportunity for clients to learn, grow, explore, challenge and live the life they want to be living. With a background working in community mental health, private practice, clinical supervision and consulting in public/private school settings; I have more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have helped patients with a broad range of needs including Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Depression, behavioral and/or relational difficulties.

I am a licensed psychologist and enjoy working with college students, parents, and adults. My clients often tell me they appreciate my hopeful and direct approach. I trained at UMASS Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. I've worked in outpatient clinics, college counseling, pediatric weight clinics at several major hospitals, and at a cancer support center. I treat those struggling with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, stress & relationship issues, weight management, coping with medical conditions, and parents looking to better understand their children.

Hello! I am a clinical psychologist and I work with children, adolescents and adults. Within the context of a warm, supportive relationship, I focus on teaching skills that help clients to develop a sense of confidence in effectively managing their emotions and behavior. My treatment approach is primarily cognitive behavioral but I tailor the treatment to the needs of each client with an emphasis on finding the most evidence-based approach. I am collaborative and offer a lot of encouragement, humor and warmth.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts specializing in working with individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and related issues. I am committed to the delivery, optimization, and dissemination of evidence-based treatments, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). My approach to treatment itself involves exploring the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and working with my clients to implement strategies that are most useful in addressing those areas.

I have worked in the mental health field for 19 years and understand how personal struggles can impact our lives. I have a passion for helping others and enjoy working collaboratively to help people overcome life's may challenges. I work with individuals 16 + and specialize in treating anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I look forward to working with you and am confident that my approach will help you begin the healing process.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital and an instructor at Harvard Medical School with a small private practice for children, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in children and adolescents coping with anxiety, acute, chronic medical conditions, and with parents seeking to improve family harmony. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches and treat a range of psychiatric diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias, and adjustment concerns. Culturally responsive care is my priority, and I welcome patients from all backgrounds.

My intention in therapy is to meet the uniqueness of the individual and create a relationship and therapy that supports his or her distinct process. I am an integrative therapist and believe in empowering individuals from the inside out. I blend traditional talk-therapy with body-based interventions and skill-building. My work is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and yoga therapy. In this work, clients deepen their awareness of themselves, develop tools and skills, and become resourced by their own strengths and abilities.

Change is hard, but less so with help. I hope I can be your guide through the change process. I am a clinical psychologist trained in CBT. I have a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School and am on staff in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. I run a private practice on Sunday mornings and have intermittent availability during the rest of the week. I am comfortable providing treatment in an individual or family context, whichever better fits your needs. I am results driven, but also warm and sensitive.

I am committed to creating a safe environment in which clients feel empowered to enact meaningful change in their lives. I approach this work using acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), a scientifically-validated treatment that prioritizes the client's values in therapy and offers concrete skills for how to work with painful experiences and how to take mindful, effective action in difficult situations. This ACT approach is supported and informed by my training in other cognitive-behavioral therapies, including exposure with response prevention (ERP), prolonged exposure (PE), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Behavioral Medicine is an interdisciplinary field that utilizes behavioral health techniques (CBT, relaxation, hypnosis, biofeedback, mindfulness meditation, and others) to treat various medical and behavioral health conditions. It primarily targets the treatment of medical conditions that are exacerbated by stress and other psychological factors, such as: hypertension, diabetes, IBS, migraine headaches, TMJ, skin disorders, sexual disorders, and others. Behavioral Medicine specializes in treating conditions associated with habits and lifestyle, such as: insomnia, obesity, smoking. Behavioral Medicine interventions can be applied to the treatment of common mental health disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD, among others.

I am a Clinical Psychologist. I provide cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral parent training, along with school consultation when needed, to treat a broad range of emotional and behavioral challenges among children and adolescents. I specialize in the treatment of youth anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, and behavior problems. I use scientifically proven practices to alleviate mental health difficulties with the overarching goal of promoting the positive development of my clients.

When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.

When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.

Noel Coakley is an LMHC) with a Master's in Counseling from Lesley and M.A. in Special Education from UMass Boston. He founded the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice to create a welcoming space for anyone to explore their personal experience and discover how they can contribute to expanding consciousness in their community & the world as a whole. Noel is also a certified yoga instructor and has been practicing meditation and yoga for 25 years. He is a father, husband, brother, musician, and friend to a dog named Jerry. He offers Buddhist influenced psychotherapy in the Greater Boston area. www.thebccp.com

Please Email to reach me. I offer evidence-based therapy for BIPOC who struggles with stressors that affect their work and personal life. Chronic anxiety, grief/loss, past trauma, or physical/medical conditions can affect our sense of self, mood, and interpersonal dynamics. I work well with young professionals as well as adults and seniors who are caregiving spouses/family with dementia and/or other medical issues. You may have read self-help books but not satisfied with the outcome and want more than to cope. Are you are ready to create lasting changes? Together, we will aim to help you feel hopeful & for a felt sense of relief.

My “ideal” client is you! I welcome pretty much anyone who needs help. Psychotherapy is always about the supportive relationship between therapist and client, no matter what the specific orientation of the clinician. We can approach the issue from any number of angles. These angles, or techniques, are: whatever works. Period. Whatever brings you relief. I will work very hard for you.

I work best with people who want to understand themselves and also what energizes and limits them in their environments. This exploration often shines light on helpful and/or self-sabotaging patterns that create obstacles to reaching goals. I am very active in sessions and our work together is a conversation where you pick the topics and I help guide the discussion. Topics that I frequently work with are: career transitions, workplace/manager conflicts, life adjustments (marriage, divorce, children, college, loss, financial stress), anxiety/panic, relationship issues/patterns and transitioning in/out of maternity/paternity leave,

I am a psychotherapist with 10+ years of experience providing individual therapy for adults and adolescents. My focus is on in-depth psychoanalytic therapy informed by the theory and practice of Lacanian psychoanalysis. People come to work with me when there is a problem—a symptom, a conflict, a traumatic experience—that gets in the way of satisfaction in life. Common issues include anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and difficulty with love and sexuality. Psychoanalytic work aims at addressing the real causes of these problems, and can result in new ways of relating to yourself and others.

I see therapy as a safe place where growth, change, and healing can happen within the context of a trusting relationship. I work with children, adolescents, college students and adults, using a collaborative approach to address and work through challenges including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, learning differences, and other issues. I use an eclectic approach, and my clients have described me as warm, open and respectful. In addition to my private practice, I am a therapist at The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health.