Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in 11786

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Yvette Fuerderer
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CH
Verified Verified
Shoreham, NY 11786  (Online Only)
Welcome. You are about to overcome something that you've been dealing with, and your mind and heart will be at peace again. I'm humbled by the opportunity to hear your story and help you take the necessary steps to experience life in a different way.
Welcome. You are about to overcome something that you've been dealing with, and your mind and heart will be at peace again. I'm humbled by the opportunity to hear your story and help you take the necessary steps to experience life in a different way.
(631) 954-1523 View (631) 954-1523
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North Shore Youth Council
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R, LMSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
Shoreham, NY 11786
For 40 years, North Shore Youth Council has dedicated itself to providing the North Shore communities with comprehensive, evidence-based youth and family programs and services in enrichment, prevention, education, counseling, and recreation. We help youth and families become the most successful versions of themselves, and through our counseling services we offer a safe space for youth and families to cope in today’s changing world.
For 40 years, North Shore Youth Council has dedicated itself to providing the North Shore communities with comprehensive, evidence-based youth and family programs and services in enrichment, prevention, education, counseling, and recreation. We help youth and families become the most successful versions of themselves, and through our counseling services we offer a safe space for youth and families to cope in today’s changing world.
(631) 994-1977 View (631) 994-1977
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Michelle Fragano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shoreham, NY 11786  (Online Only)
Great to meet you! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years experience. I enjoy working with others and passionate about guiding people along their therapeutic journey for healing. Please click on "My Website" to book an intake appointment immediately!
Great to meet you! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years experience. I enjoy working with others and passionate about guiding people along their therapeutic journey for healing. Please click on "My Website" to book an intake appointment immediately!
(631) 837-2539 View (631) 837-2539
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Heiko Ganzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CH, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Shoreham, NY 11786
Waitlist for new clients
Well there, here you are looking for the best and wondering who to pick? So why pick me? Because I am reality-based! Excuse me .... not a big ego .., but I have a genuine desire to help you personally and get results with your problems while offering unconditional acceptance versus enabling. I am more than a college graduate, trained clinician, and life coach although I have 20+ years of formal education after H.S.! I am a person who has had many experiences in my life and as a result, can help you! I connect easily and you will not feel uncomfortable with me!
Well there, here you are looking for the best and wondering who to pick? So why pick me? Because I am reality-based! Excuse me .... not a big ego .., but I have a genuine desire to help you personally and get results with your problems while offering unconditional acceptance versus enabling. I am more than a college graduate, trained clinician, and life coach although I have 20+ years of formal education after H.S.! I am a person who has had many experiences in my life and as a result, can help you! I connect easily and you will not feel uncomfortable with me!
(631) 201-5383 View (631) 201-5383
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Tiffany Scoyne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shoreham, NY 11786
Sometimes we have difficulty coping with life’s negative experiences and trauma such as loss, relationship conflict, or anxiety and depression. We cannot always prevent such things, but we can learn how to manage and overcome them.
Sometimes we have difficulty coping with life’s negative experiences and trauma such as loss, relationship conflict, or anxiety and depression. We cannot always prevent such things, but we can learn how to manage and overcome them.
(516) 701-2018 View (516) 701-2018

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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists

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.