Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in 12301
Tom D Smith
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Schenectady, NY 12301
My practice is informed by psychodynamic clinical training, mental health clinic work, & through CBT as well as ERP training for the treatment of OCD.
At the present time, I am not accepting new clients for individual counseling. However, I will accept clients for a wait list to join treatment groups that I facilitate throughout the year. These include: Empowering Male Survivors of Childhood Abuse, a monthly ERP work group and a monthly OCD support group for skill review to manage OCD symptoms. There is more information in my profile regarding these group treatments.
My practice is informed by psychodynamic clinical training, mental health clinic work, & through CBT as well as ERP training for the treatment of OCD.
At the present time, I am not accepting new clients for individual counseling. However, I will accept clients for a wait list to join treatment groups that I facilitate throughout the year. These include: Empowering Male Survivors of Childhood Abuse, a monthly ERP work group and a monthly OCD support group for skill review to manage OCD symptoms. There is more information in my profile regarding these group treatments.
Lynn Asvestas
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Schenectady, NY 12301
I believe everyone benefits from therapy. We all at times experience anxiety, depression, stress, anger, self-doubt and many other feelings that cause us distress. I offer counseling services in my office but will also travel to you--your home, office or location that is convenient and comfortable for you. My goal is to eliminate barriers that may block you from participating in this crucial service and to allow you to improve your mental health well-being and ultimately your life.
I believe everyone benefits from therapy. We all at times experience anxiety, depression, stress, anger, self-doubt and many other feelings that cause us distress. I offer counseling services in my office but will also travel to you--your home, office or location that is convenient and comfortable for you. My goal is to eliminate barriers that may block you from participating in this crucial service and to allow you to improve your mental health well-being and ultimately your life.
Ilse Jimenez
Counselor, LPC, EMDR, Somatic, Psyched, Spanish
Verified Verified
Schenectady, NY 12301 (Online Only)
Welcome to Maya Moon. I am a Holistic and Somatic Trauma Informed Care Clinician. My mission is to provide with a compassionate heart and caring space for your trauma healing. This new exciting approach supported by the American Psychological Association (APA), the United States Body Psychotherapy Association (USABPA), and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). My practice offers mindfulness grounding treatment that avoids the risk for re-traumatization.
Welcome to Maya Moon. I am a Holistic and Somatic Trauma Informed Care Clinician. My mission is to provide with a compassionate heart and caring space for your trauma healing. This new exciting approach supported by the American Psychological Association (APA), the United States Body Psychotherapy Association (USABPA), and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). My practice offers mindfulness grounding treatment that avoids the risk for re-traumatization.
Elizabeth Iseman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
Schenectady, NY 12301
Are you having some kind of problem in your life that you feel might be helped by a professional counselor? I am available to help with many kinds of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, alcohol and drug issues, and many others. I look forward to meeting with you and helping you to identify and address your problems.
Are you having some kind of problem in your life that you feel might be helped by a professional counselor? I am available to help with many kinds of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, alcohol and drug issues, and many others. I look forward to meeting with you and helping you to identify and address your problems.
Caitlyn J Roy
Licensed Master Social Work, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Schenectady, NY 12301 (Online Only)
I am a dedicated therapist passionate about redefining the therapy experience for clients to include a holistic, whole-person approach of integrating compassionate healing through evidence-based interventions and tools. I hold working experience with young children and teens, as well as their parents, managing symptoms including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, ASD, Social Skills, School refusal, and Confidence. Above all else, I want my clients to realize they are capable and worthy of improvements in their life.
I am a dedicated therapist passionate about redefining the therapy experience for clients to include a holistic, whole-person approach of integrating compassionate healing through evidence-based interventions and tools. I hold working experience with young children and teens, as well as their parents, managing symptoms including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, ASD, Social Skills, School refusal, and Confidence. Above all else, I want my clients to realize they are capable and worthy of improvements in their life.
Dr. Vanessa Persaud
Counselor, PhD, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Schenectady, NY 12301 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with low self-esteem? Have you lost a loved one and are unsure how to move on without them? I believe that everyone has a unique story and experience in life. My goal is to allow you to openly share your stressors, gain awareness, and assist you in building the confidence to find the solutions to your struggles. I will assist you in exploring your thought process and emotional patterns by using a series of techniques from various approaches. And I will create a secure atmosphere where you will feel appreciated and will obtain the highest quality of care while working towards achieving emotional independence.
Are you struggling with low self-esteem? Have you lost a loved one and are unsure how to move on without them? I believe that everyone has a unique story and experience in life. My goal is to allow you to openly share your stressors, gain awareness, and assist you in building the confidence to find the solutions to your struggles. I will assist you in exploring your thought process and emotional patterns by using a series of techniques from various approaches. And I will create a secure atmosphere where you will feel appreciated and will obtain the highest quality of care while working towards achieving emotional independence.
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.