Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in 20153
Amanda Meffert
Resident in Counseling, MA, P-LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 20153
I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, social anxiety, ADD, ADHD, trauma, Bipolar Disorder I, Bipolar Disorder II, psychosis, schizophrenia, adjustment disorders, OCD, and personality disorders.
I am a trauma-informed therapist with psychiatric hospital and casework experience. I provide services such as assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and psycho-education. I provide individual, family, and group therapy for children and adults age 3 and up. I am an integrative mental health counselor with a focus on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults.
I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, social anxiety, ADD, ADHD, trauma, Bipolar Disorder I, Bipolar Disorder II, psychosis, schizophrenia, adjustment disorders, OCD, and personality disorders.
I am a trauma-informed therapist with psychiatric hospital and casework experience. I provide services such as assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and psycho-education. I provide individual, family, and group therapy for children and adults age 3 and up. I am an integrative mental health counselor with a focus on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults.
Matthew B Gonzalez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chantilly, VA 20153
Dr. Matthew Gonzalez is a fully licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist. He has over 30 years of experience spanning all age groups, populations, settings, and the full spectrum of mental, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive concerns. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan and his Doctorate (Psy.D.) from Rutgers University. For the past 13 years, Dr. Gonzalez has worked with civilian, military, government, and intelligence community populations. Prior to that, he ran a busy private practice in both clinical and neuropsychology in Michigan.
Dr. Matthew Gonzalez is a fully licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist. He has over 30 years of experience spanning all age groups, populations, settings, and the full spectrum of mental, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive concerns. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan and his Doctorate (Psy.D.) from Rutgers University. For the past 13 years, Dr. Gonzalez has worked with civilian, military, government, and intelligence community populations. Prior to that, he ran a busy private practice in both clinical and neuropsychology in Michigan.
Christopher S Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 20153
I believe that successful therapy is built upon a trusting therapeutic relationship. I work hard for our space to become whatever my clients need it to be in order to gain comfort on this journey. Our goals will always be to find solutions and reduce suffering we are confronted with. Through skills and techniques acquired academically, as well as my natural ability to meet clients where they are, we’ll work together towards mutually developed goals. I specialize in work with our community's kids, adolescents, adults, and parents.
I believe that successful therapy is built upon a trusting therapeutic relationship. I work hard for our space to become whatever my clients need it to be in order to gain comfort on this journey. Our goals will always be to find solutions and reduce suffering we are confronted with. Through skills and techniques acquired academically, as well as my natural ability to meet clients where they are, we’ll work together towards mutually developed goals. I specialize in work with our community's kids, adolescents, adults, and parents.
Katie Pancione
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CGP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 20153
Are you feeling confused and isolated due to a loss? It is hard to come to terms with the idea we are grieving. While many people can easily relate grief to the death of a person or pet, suffering, in reality, expands across so many areas that we encounter on a day-to-day basis. Maybe you are going through a breakup or struggling with fertility, or you just found out your favorite coworker is moving to a new company. Perhaps you finished that last sip of wine that you brought back from the trip of a lifetime. There are many reasons to grieve, and unfortunately, when we don't know how to process grief, it can make us feel trapped.
Are you feeling confused and isolated due to a loss? It is hard to come to terms with the idea we are grieving. While many people can easily relate grief to the death of a person or pet, suffering, in reality, expands across so many areas that we encounter on a day-to-day basis. Maybe you are going through a breakup or struggling with fertility, or you just found out your favorite coworker is moving to a new company. Perhaps you finished that last sip of wine that you brought back from the trip of a lifetime. There are many reasons to grieve, and unfortunately, when we don't know how to process grief, it can make us feel trapped.
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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.