Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

I currently have a short in-person waitlist (office is located in Cambridge, MA) and am not currently taking new telehealth clients - please email (rather than call) if you're interested in being added to the in-person waitlist. I work with adults, teenagers, and children around a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, life transitions, and the impacts of trauma. I have eight years of clinical experience, and three years of training through Harvard Medical School affiliates. My approach is relational, collaborative, and pragmatic. I specialize in (but don't limit myself to) the following areas:

Are you caught in cycles that leave you exhausted? Do you want to have better relationships but find them splintering? Are you self-critical in your efforts to obtain perfection? Do you find yourself shutting down or shutting off? You don't have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to leave any part of yourself behind - I work with the whole person. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. I'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. Whether you are just starting or looking to maintain your recovery from eating disorders, trauma and/or OCD, together recovery is possible.

It can be rather disheartening to expend considerable energy trying to change something and be left with a similar outcome. It is not easy to lead a fulfilling life while being caught in patterns outside of awareness. Psychotherapy gives the opportunity to look inward and ask how a fleeting thought, a dream, or a subtle change may be related to ongoing difficulties. Taking a closer look at something while also being curious during that exploration can open up a greater understanding and lead to meaningful changes.

Cody Doucette is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. He has a passion for supporting individuals in their pursuit of a healthy and well-balanced life. Cody has experience serving his community, repairing dynamics, and developing healthy patterns of communication with his clients.

I believe whole-heartedly in each person's capacity to heal, and I work collaboratively with my clients. My work connects people with their strengths, their creativity and with their internal healing systems so that they can make the kinds of changes they want to make. My clients utilize the insights they discover and the tools they learn in our sessions to create more peace and joy in their lives.

*PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL* I am an experienced, licensed psychologist in private practice, and on faculty at Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis. I work with adults and older adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I never underestimate the complexities of the mind, personality, and the unconscious dynamics inherent in relationships. At the same time, I feel psychotherapy should be practical. I have a thoughtful, compassionate style in addressing the roots of repetitive distress, while keeping in mind that such work must also ameliorate more immediate distress.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist treating troubled relationships, depression, debilitating anxiety, traumatic loss, blocked vitality, underachievement. I have done in-depth psychotherapy with individuals and groups for over thirty years. The capacity for joy and the ability to conduct relationships with integrity are key goals towards which my clients are working. Relationships are are the core of in-depth psychotherapy. When my client and I build a good working relationship, psychotherapy can have a great impact on unhappiness and can turn a good life into a great life.

I have been a practicing psychologist, psychoanalyst, and teacher for many years, and I offer psychotherapy tailored to address the unique needs and goals of my individual clients. Many want to work on specific problems relating to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, or childhood trauma. Many are successful people, but find they struggle with one specific area, for example intimate relationships. Some are not sure what, exactly, is wrong, but know that they feel stuck in their lives and are looking for help identifying a path forward.

Alex Newman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of counseling experience in community-based services. Alex specializes in treating a variety of issues, including stress, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, addiction/dual diagnosis, life transitions, relationship issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and chronic illness. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Sociology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and his master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling

Please call me directly for a free 15 minute phone consultation in order to find out more about how I work. One of my offices is located on the Newton/Wellesley border with plenty of parking available. My other office is conveniently located near the Copley T stop in the Back Bay on a street with easy parking and lot of metered parking spaces.

What is a life worth living for you? This is ultimately the question we will journey into. Our work might explore your ways of relating to the given "problem", reframe particular internalized narratives, educate you on neurobiological frameworks, and/or encourage you to draw upon your own unique heritage, hopes, and motivations toward your behavioral change and your preferred life. I hope to remind each person of the maxim of narrative therapy: "the problem is the problem; the person is not the problem" (White, 1998). So, what story would you like to write through your actions, values, and life?

Abby Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has worked with adults who have a wide range of issues and diagnoses, specializing in treating traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and issues of gender and sexuality. She has experience with mindfulness meditation, challenges related to death and dying, and chronic illness. Abby also has several years of experience working with incarcerated populations and enjoys assisting ex-offenders as they reintegrate back into society. Her therapy style is psychodynamic, open, and affirming.

What stands between you and your Happiness? I welcome you as we develop trust and explore what is getting in the way of you experiencing a more satisfying life. I have been privileged to work with children, teens, and adults with a wide variety of family histories. Often our childhood experiences play a big part in how we develop as adults. Post COVID 19, some have a new set of fears and real issues regarding work, health, and relationships. I have specialized and trained with ADD, Depression, Trauma, and, Anxiety, and there are many tools (Mindfulness, CBT, Compassionate Inquiry) that we can explore to see which is most supportive.

Seeking therapy is a sign of personal strength. Often people who engage in therapy are actually doing well in life, but would like to do better in one area or another. It takes awareness in our lives and courage to be able to reach out for help. I strive to put people at ease in building the therapeutic relationship. I also greatly value individual differences and approach each client with an open-minded and non-judgmental stance. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of a successful experience in therapy.

Feelings associated with anxiety, depression, trauma, & life transitions are a part of the human experience. I strive to help guide one through managing these feelings by turning down the volume so that one can live a fuller life. Navigating through the noise of what comprises the self is an integral part to understand. My approach is rooted in bringing awareness to the connections between mind, body, and spirit using a number of different techniques tailored to the individual. I strive to help individuals learn practical skills to incorporate into their everyday lives to allow for an increase of awareness of their internal world.

I seek to help clients find a greater range of freedom, creativity, and sense of possibility in their lives. I prioritize creating a space in which you will feel safe and thoughtfully engaged. Through the unique therapeutic relationship we establish, we will work to better understand the patterns and contexts that underlie your feelings, behaviors, and symptoms. I have advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy from a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. My therapeutic stance is gentle, accepting, and curious.

Welcome. People seek psychotherapy for a variety of reasons, such as relief from anxiety, loneliness, or grief. Others feel stuck or disconnected. Perhaps patterns of unsatisfying relationships or difficulties deepening relationships have emerged. Psychotherapy provides a unique opportunity to explore personal issues in an environment of trust and respect. I appreciate the courage it takes to work through problems. Emotional pain can signal that one is called upon to make changes or understand things in a new light. I am interested in helping others express themselves more openly, feel more connected to others, and enhance capacities for making authentic choices.

Diving into the world of parenting can feel like stepping into the great unknown and I aim to support you as you navigate the challenges and questions that are so often a part of the parenthood journey—questions like, “Am I doing this right?” or “Will I ever feel like myself again?" Whether you are a new parent, expecting a child, or struggling to conceive, we will work together to process all the emotions that accompany these significant transitions. Though this chapter of your life may feel overwhelming or isolating, you don't have to go through it alone. This moment does not define forever.

Do you find yourself wanting more our of your sex life? Perhaps greater intimacy with your partner(s)? I am a sex therapist who works with folx of all genders and sexual orientations. I can treat porn addiction, sex addiction, sexual dysfunctions, and other types of sexual intimacy difficulties. Let's face it, finding a therapist who can connect with can be a daunting process. You want someone who is easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and someone you can trust. I have worked with thousands of clients who are looking to improve their sex life and increase intimacy within their relationships.