Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Munster, IN
On the outside everything looks ok! Your child or teen is attending school and is maybe even one of the popular kids. They play sports or are involved in an extracurricular activity they were once really passionate about. However, something’s changed. Perhaps they’ve even had a very scary or life-threatening experience. Behind closed doors, your child is really starting to struggle. The stress associated with appearing perfect on the outside is causing internal dilemmas that can lead to anxiety or depression. Developing a healthy sense of self can lead to a positive impact not only on your child, but the rest of your family.
On the outside everything looks ok! Your child or teen is attending school and is maybe even one of the popular kids. They play sports or are involved in an extracurricular activity they were once really passionate about. However, something’s changed. Perhaps they’ve even had a very scary or life-threatening experience. Behind closed doors, your child is really starting to struggle. The stress associated with appearing perfect on the outside is causing internal dilemmas that can lead to anxiety or depression. Developing a healthy sense of self can lead to a positive impact not only on your child, but the rest of your family.
I use cutting edge interventions with often quick results. My training and focus is to help you dismantle faulty beliefs, discover your goals and values, and achieve personal growth, so that you can discover the freedom to live your best life. Therapy can be a powerful experience that can positively impact your life in various ways. Whether issues are social, couples, family, work, childhood, trauma, physical and/or emotional abuse, substance and/or alcohol use, anger, trust issues, adhd, academic, lack of motivation, anxiety or depression, therapy can be effective in helping you achieve your goals to live your best life!
I use cutting edge interventions with often quick results. My training and focus is to help you dismantle faulty beliefs, discover your goals and values, and achieve personal growth, so that you can discover the freedom to live your best life. Therapy can be a powerful experience that can positively impact your life in various ways. Whether issues are social, couples, family, work, childhood, trauma, physical and/or emotional abuse, substance and/or alcohol use, anger, trust issues, adhd, academic, lack of motivation, anxiety or depression, therapy can be effective in helping you achieve your goals to live your best life!
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH,
THE TOUGH GET GOING
You may not feel tough right now, but deep down you know you have the strength to tackle the problems you are facing. These problems may be extraordinary stressors, life transitions, combat fatigue, post-partum depression, unexpected/expected loss of close relationships, trauma, abuse, or relationship problems. I can be part of the team that assists you in strengthening the resources that you have inside.
RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES
CAN BE LIKE DOMINOS
Families and couples are linked. If part of that link is broke or off balance, other members involved can be affected.
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH,
THE TOUGH GET GOING
You may not feel tough right now, but deep down you know you have the strength to tackle the problems you are facing. These problems may be extraordinary stressors, life transitions, combat fatigue, post-partum depression, unexpected/expected loss of close relationships, trauma, abuse, or relationship problems. I can be part of the team that assists you in strengthening the resources that you have inside.
RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES
CAN BE LIKE DOMINOS
Families and couples are linked. If part of that link is broke or off balance, other members involved can be affected.
I have been providing behavioral health services for over 45 years and feel that I am uniquely qualified to assist individuals and families in reaching their potential and overcoming personal challenges. I utilize a strengths-based perspective and a holistic approach that incorporates mind, body, and spirit. I provide a thorough assessment and determine with you what intervention is best suited. I have worked extensively with people of all ages and cultures and feel that it is important to create a safe environment where self reflection and transformation can occur.
I have been providing behavioral health services for over 45 years and feel that I am uniquely qualified to assist individuals and families in reaching their potential and overcoming personal challenges. I utilize a strengths-based perspective and a holistic approach that incorporates mind, body, and spirit. I provide a thorough assessment and determine with you what intervention is best suited. I have worked extensively with people of all ages and cultures and feel that it is important to create a safe environment where self reflection and transformation can occur.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Life is about the journey, not getting to the station. Take charge of yourself and live your life. Make it a masterpiece. In the past 27 years, I have worked in community mental health, inpatient and outpatient settings, corrections and private practice. I specialize in trauma work, EMDR, gender issues, addictions, mood and personality disorders. We are stronger than we believe we can be. Together we will discover that strength.
Life is about the journey, not getting to the station. Take charge of yourself and live your life. Make it a masterpiece. In the past 27 years, I have worked in community mental health, inpatient and outpatient settings, corrections and private practice. I specialize in trauma work, EMDR, gender issues, addictions, mood and personality disorders. We are stronger than we believe we can be. Together we will discover that strength.
My style is warm and natural, focusing on a client's strengths as we explore how past hurts and conflicts prevent achieving present goals.
My style is warm and natural, focusing on a client's strengths as we explore how past hurts and conflicts prevent achieving present goals.
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.
I support clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders (including binge eating disorder) to reconnect my clients with their lives & to get unstuck, this I'm committed to.
It is easier when you have someone along with you on your journey who understands and will help you process through; you are not alone. I use mindfulness based CBT, DBT, ACT, Adlerian Life Tasks exploration, Written Exposure Therapy (an effective new treatment for trauma), Exposure Response Prevention Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I support clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders (including binge eating disorder) to reconnect my clients with their lives & to get unstuck, this I'm committed to.
It is easier when you have someone along with you on your journey who understands and will help you process through; you are not alone. I use mindfulness based CBT, DBT, ACT, Adlerian Life Tasks exploration, Written Exposure Therapy (an effective new treatment for trauma), Exposure Response Prevention Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Stress, personal struggles, low self esteem, and anxiety can make us feel stuck, but there is hope. Having emotions and feelings is normal. However, at times, our emotions start to dictate our life, and that can be problematic, even detrimental to some people. I want you to feel confident in your abilities in navigating through life on life’s terms. Your journey is unique, and I'm here to provide the support and guidance you need to uncover your inner strengths and overcome obstacles. Providing telehealth services from the comfort of your own home. I'm here to work with you on your path towards a positive and fulfilling life.
Stress, personal struggles, low self esteem, and anxiety can make us feel stuck, but there is hope. Having emotions and feelings is normal. However, at times, our emotions start to dictate our life, and that can be problematic, even detrimental to some people. I want you to feel confident in your abilities in navigating through life on life’s terms. Your journey is unique, and I'm here to provide the support and guidance you need to uncover your inner strengths and overcome obstacles. Providing telehealth services from the comfort of your own home. I'm here to work with you on your path towards a positive and fulfilling life.
Not sure what is causing you to feel "off" but you know it's not how you WANT to feel? Whether you're navigating the stress of daily life, emotional havoc of menopause, pesky health anxiety, parenthood, the weight of past trauma, big things, little things or all of the above, you don't have to heal in isolation. Anxiety can be challenging but also helpful if you know how to connect to your own needs. Talking about it is just one piece of a bigger puzzle. By giving you agency and tools, we can identify and learn the language of your physical experiences and begin to minimize discomfort of anxious symptoms and behaviors.
Not sure what is causing you to feel "off" but you know it's not how you WANT to feel? Whether you're navigating the stress of daily life, emotional havoc of menopause, pesky health anxiety, parenthood, the weight of past trauma, big things, little things or all of the above, you don't have to heal in isolation. Anxiety can be challenging but also helpful if you know how to connect to your own needs. Talking about it is just one piece of a bigger puzzle. By giving you agency and tools, we can identify and learn the language of your physical experiences and begin to minimize discomfort of anxious symptoms and behaviors.
I offer a caring and healing place for children and families to find solutions and hope. In practice for over 30 years, I offer unique, highly effective horse-assisted therapy in Milton, FL, specializing in adolescent & preteen girls and women. Our property connects to many trails in the Blackwater Forest where patients can experience amazing, healing natural beauty and peace. I also see children, families, and couples in my office in Gulf Breeze. I offer the resources & support needed to help your child and family find happiness, confidence, and success.
I offer a caring and healing place for children and families to find solutions and hope. In practice for over 30 years, I offer unique, highly effective horse-assisted therapy in Milton, FL, specializing in adolescent & preteen girls and women. Our property connects to many trails in the Blackwater Forest where patients can experience amazing, healing natural beauty and peace. I also see children, families, and couples in my office in Gulf Breeze. I offer the resources & support needed to help your child and family find happiness, confidence, and success.
In the past 25 years, I have worked with several different populations and I prefer to use a client focused approach to meeting your needs. I can provide a trusting, non-judgemental and safe environment to work through your issues.
In the past 25 years, I have worked with several different populations and I prefer to use a client focused approach to meeting your needs. I can provide a trusting, non-judgemental and safe environment to work through your issues.
Valuing client uniqueness means utilizing advanced, empathic interventions for self-acceptance in working through anxiety, panic, depression, trauma and attaining emotional regulation. Rebalancing distorted beliefs assist clients' relief of anger, guilt, shame, self-sabotage. Differentiation & specifically designed working-through processes reflect maximizing unique client traits! Each client is identified as unique in their needs with subjective emotional experiences and cognitive structures requiring specific, individualized treatment plans and strategic interventions. These are tailored to facilitate optimum therapeutic progress.
Valuing client uniqueness means utilizing advanced, empathic interventions for self-acceptance in working through anxiety, panic, depression, trauma and attaining emotional regulation. Rebalancing distorted beliefs assist clients' relief of anger, guilt, shame, self-sabotage. Differentiation & specifically designed working-through processes reflect maximizing unique client traits! Each client is identified as unique in their needs with subjective emotional experiences and cognitive structures requiring specific, individualized treatment plans and strategic interventions. These are tailored to facilitate optimum therapeutic progress.
I always meet my clients where they are at. You are the director of our journey together and I'm your guide. My initial objective has always been to make my clients feel comfortable and relaxed to begin discussing what they would like to accomplish during our time together.
I always meet my clients where they are at. You are the director of our journey together and I'm your guide. My initial objective has always been to make my clients feel comfortable and relaxed to begin discussing what they would like to accomplish during our time together.
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In therapy, I like to start by building a foundation, so you'll feel comfortable sharing your obsessions, triggers, and compulsions.
This training enables us to help you manage the distress caused by your obsessions and practice resisting compulsions when uncomfortable thoughts arise. When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues based on your preference and availability.
In therapy, I like to start by building a foundation, so you'll feel comfortable sharing your obsessions, triggers, and compulsions.
This training enables us to help you manage the distress caused by your obsessions and practice resisting compulsions when uncomfortable thoughts arise. When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues based on your preference and availability.
My approach to treating OCD is very non-judgmental and gentle.
Our understanding of the nuances of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, depending on your preferences.
My approach to treating OCD is very non-judgmental and gentle.
Our understanding of the nuances of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, depending on your preferences.
I take a balanced approach to treating OCD, combining compassion with accountability.
We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, based on your preferences. We’ll create a treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.
I take a balanced approach to treating OCD, combining compassion with accountability.
We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, based on your preferences. We’ll create a treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.
I decided to specialize in OCD because I am passionate about providing quality, evidence-based treatment.
When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, based on your preferences. We’ll get to know you and create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals. Plus, we offer support between sessions through direct messaging and a community of peers with OCD, ensuring you never feel alone.
I decided to specialize in OCD because I am passionate about providing quality, evidence-based treatment.
When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, based on your preferences. We’ll get to know you and create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals. Plus, we offer support between sessions through direct messaging and a community of peers with OCD, ensuring you never feel alone.
I specialize in treating individuals who are struggling with various presentations of OCD, as well as survivors of trauma, and specifically religious trauma.
I have experience and training working with several presentations of OCD, as well as utilizing interventions such as ERP and I-CBT to reduce the distress that comes with intrusive thoughts, and decrease compulsive behaviors. I also support clients in correcting emotional experiences affected by religious stress and trauma through various cognitive therapies.
I specialize in treating individuals who are struggling with various presentations of OCD, as well as survivors of trauma, and specifically religious trauma.
I have experience and training working with several presentations of OCD, as well as utilizing interventions such as ERP and I-CBT to reduce the distress that comes with intrusive thoughts, and decrease compulsive behaviors. I also support clients in correcting emotional experiences affected by religious stress and trauma through various cognitive therapies.
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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.