Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ

My primary goal is to offer a safe and caring environment where clients will be able to work through problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In doing so, the journey of healing and growth begins. I prefer to utilize a holistic approach to counseling, incorporating various treatment methods into my practice depending upon the needs of each client. As a result, individuals are able to heal from deep rooted issues and trauma. I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation in order for clients to learn more about my approach to counseling and get a sense for my particular style. I also offer evening appointments.

Congratulations on taking this step; I would be honored to help. I offer strengths-based, in-person therapy in the Phoenix area, and telehealth in California, using cognitive-behavioral techniques, inner-child work, EMDR and Exposure and Response Prevention. Specializations include Obsessive -Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, addiction and recovery, and treating children and adolescents with anxiety. I am well-versed in 12-Step philosophy and love helping people thrive in their sobriety.

I treat OCD , Trichotillomania (hair-pulling), & Dermatillomania (skin-picking) using Exposure Response Prevention, ComB, HRT, & ACT. Treat past and present TRAUMA using EMDR. I have experience in individual and group therapy with children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families suffering from depression, anxiety, & bipolar disorder. I treat children and adolescents' behavioral problems such as aggression, anger, rebellion, poor academic performance, criminal problems, and sexual abuse. I have worked with adults suffering from sexual compulsivity and addiction, and educate adults on parenting skills and communication skills. I work with couples going through infertility, adoption, and relationship issues.

Individuals who come to see me are often conflicted about an important situation or change in their lives. They may be going through life feeling stuck or in a state of limbo. Others experience disappointment and frustration, which often leads to strained relationships. Some individuals want to increase self-awareness and grow through self-exploration. I offer a comfortable and safe environment that enables growth, healing, self-reflection and hope for the future.

Imagine life with joy again! I am excited to partner with you to help you find hope, develop effective ways to cope with anxiety and to live a life with purpose and meaning. I specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. My goal for each client with whom I work is to help them find joy in life and to be able to approach challenges with confidence! My humor, compassion, and warmth will immediately set you at ease.

1st Psychologist in Arizona to treat OCD as a specialty starting 25 years ago, and 1st to attend all available Advanced training to CORRECTLY treat OCD using ERP (Exposure Response Prevention). National Panel of Experts member at the International OCD Annual conference. Treat all OCD Spectrum Disorders, including Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as Trichotillomania ( hair pulling ), Dermatillomania (skin-picking), Nail-biting, Cuticle-pulling; Tics; Tourettes Syndrome; Hoarding; Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD); Anxiety Disorders; and Depression. Patients range in age from 3 to 93 years old. Our goal at the OCD Spectrum Clinic is to make us obsolete.

Is your anxiety or panic out of control? You can have the peace and calm you've been looking for! Are you feeling overwhelmed and depressed? You can experience the joy you've always wanted! Is your OCD keeping you from living a full life? You can be free of the intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors and get your life back! Are you still troubled by your past? You can learn to let it go, be more present, and move forward with your life! Taking that first step of asking for help can be difficult. Call now (602) 842-4388.

Now accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions- What would your life be like with less anxiety? If you're obsessing about things you can't control and suffering from overwhelming stress, you know how draining it is. Unmanaged anxiety and OCD symptoms can destroy relationships, make work impossible, and shatter your confidence. You've probably heard plenty of unhelpful advice- to just "calm down", to "stop worrying so much". If controlling your anxiety was easy, you would have done it by now.

My primary goal is to offer a safe and caring environment where clients will be able to work through problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In doing so, the journey of healing and growth begins. I prefer to utilize a holistic approach to counseling, incorporating various treatment methods into my practice depending upon the needs of each client. As a result, individuals are able to heal from deep rooted issues and trauma. I offer a complimentary 20 minute phone consultation in order for clients to learn more about my approach to counseling and get a sense for my particular style. I also offer evening appointments.

The ADD CLINIC has specialized in ADD with children, adolesents, and adults for 27 years! We have a state-of-the-art comprehensive evaluation process that includes computerized testing, history, rating scales, and Quantitative EEG topographic brainmapping. Treatment is multi-modal and can include medication or EEG neurofeedback instead and skill training.

If you are feeling stuck in some aspect of your life, and can't figure out how to change things for the better, my professional guidance may help you find the answers needed to attain the life you want. I work with adults - individuals and couples. Some of the issues I work with: relationship issues to self and others; anxiety, some trauma, OCD , grief, communication, weight issues, stress- management, and chronic pain; as well as some other issues. Much of my work is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on your thoughts and beliefs and how they impact your behaviors. I also do EMDR as well as Hypnotherapy.

At InSight Psychology, we have one goal in mind: to get your child's life back on track. We do so by providing both therapy and evaluation services that are evidence-based, effective, and efficient. Our primary therapy specialties include: Generalized anxiety, OCD , phobias, separation anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, perfectionism/inflexibility, teen depression, child behavior problems, and sports psychology. Evaluation specialties include: ADHD, Autism, learning difficulties, executive dysfunction, and other neurodevelopmental concerns.

Our role as counselors is to empower clients by providing information, perspective, and prayer ministry to facilitate growth and change in ther individual's life. We see a need to integrate psychological and spiritual issues in helping people to deal more effectively with life.

I design therapy to address the specific problems the person wants to work on. Anything from counseling to deep psychotherapy. I use CBT, EMDR, Client-Centered and Schema therapy. I also have training in psychodynamic and transpersonal therapy. I was trained in Chicago and have worked in private and community clinics, on an in-patient VA dual diagnosis unit and a correctional facility hospital, and at the Illinois state hospital in Chicago. I work with anxiety, OCD , Panic, and depressive/bipolar disorders, ADHD, trauma survivors, couples, LGBT, sexual problems, and male psychology, TBI.

As a Integrative psychotherapist, over the last 34 years in practice, I have developed a fusion of state of the art treatment modalities that allow me to look at your current difficulties from a big picture vantage point. By considering affective, cognitive, behavioral, physiological and environmental factors that maybe contributing to your difficulties I am able to tailor make your individual treatment, utilizing the best of different psychotherapeutic techniques to fit your unique needs,circumstances and personality. My job is to help you tap into your natural healing mechanism, and assist you to explore, repair and transform into the Optimal You.

There is no such thing as "normal." I embrace the uniqueness of each client. After assessing your individual needs I draw from an eclectic variety of therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as Christian principles if the client chooses (all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed). Your time is precious and I treat it as such by asking the right questions providing straight forward feedback with genuine empathy. You have come to me for help and I am honored to be a part of your journey.

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson. Using a holistic approach in therapy we will explore the mind, body and spirit connection. We will learn balance and build resilience through the power of self-discovery, thus improving your quality of life. Negative thought patterns and beliefs will be identified and challenged through DBT, mindfulness, and EMDR. When needed we may create healthy eating habits and a healthy relationship with exercise. Cultivating your spirituality to relieve fear and nurture an attitude of gratitude and abundance is encouraged.