Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Newton, MA

I am a licensed psychologist and enjoy working with college students, parents, and adults. My clients often tell me they appreciate my hopeful and direct approach. I trained at UMASS Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. I've worked in outpatient clinics, college counseling, pediatric weight clinics at several major hospitals, and at a cancer support center. I treat those struggling with anxiety, OCD , ADHD, stress & relationship issues, weight management, coping with medical conditions, and parents looking to better understand their children.

I have over 23 years of experience in providing evidence-based treatment for adults and teens who have conditions including anxiety disorders (panic disorder, OCD , generalized anxiety), depression, and chronic pain. I completed my graduate training at the University of Florida in 2000 and I have been practicing in Boston since 2002. I am a Research Associate Professor at Boston University in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences where I teach graduate courses in psychology.

Hi! I hope that you find this information helpful. Cultivating health, healing & change guides my work as a clinical social worker. As your therapist, I can provide you with a supportive & collaborative partnership to help with your current circumstances & propel you toward your goals. Through connection and compassion, you will be able to increase your self-awareness & make choices about how you want to respond to your experiences. Using various resources & strategies, you will be an active participant in your treatment and develop the skills you need to provide yourself with effective self-care.

As a cognitive-behavioral psychologist, I help clients understand how thoughts directly impact feelings and behaviors. Clients and I will work together to identify the automatic thoughts that accompany feelings such as anxiety, sadness, frustration, and anger. When we're anxious or upset our thoughts are often inaccurate and overly negative. When we start listening to these thoughts we can learn to replace them with more accurate and constructive ones, ultimately resulting in more positive feelings and behaviors.

Anxiety can be debilitating for many of us. It makes us uncomfortable and avoid things, and we end up not participating in life the way we want to. My approach is to teach you the necessary skills, so that anxiety does not drive your life. I use the most current evidence-based treatments for anxiety. The CBT skills you will learn in treatment with me are well researched and have been shown to help people with anxiety improve their lives. I have focused on treating anxiety using CBT techniques throughout my education, training, and career.

I am a thoughtful, warm professional with a good sense of humor. My primary training is in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which I integrate with other treatment modalities. I work well with both children and adults, tailoring my approach to meet the individual needs of my clients. My aim is to provide a supportive atmosphere where clients can work towards their goals, while learning practical strategies and skills that offer relief.

As a Clinician with over two decades of experience working in Psychiatry at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, I have also been in Private Practice as a Therapist specializing in the assessment and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Stress/Loss of Chronic Illness. Because I found there were few if any professionally led groups for OCD Sufferers, I developed an active Group Program for Adults with OCD . My style is warm and direct with a desire to work together to build on your strengths using Cognitive Behavioral Treatment/Exposure & Response Prevention and Psychotherapy. OCD Family Guidance also.

With any and all presenting concerns, I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment. I have an integrative approach, with a particular focus on motivational enhancement, insight oriented exploration of past experiences, and when appropriate, specific tools and coping strategies. I use a number of research backed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) protocols, which are proven to be effective in treating anxiety and depression. However, I am careful to use these methods in the context of a client centered and welcoming environment which accounts for an individual's particular needs, experiences, and readiness to change.

I work well with with adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with a wide range of issues including social and generalized anxiety, OCD , panic, depression, self-esteem and emotion-regulation. I also enjoy working with individuals going through significant life transitions, such as adjustment to college, parenting, or divorce.

My practice focuses on providing research-backed treatments to adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders such as OCD and PTSD. I specialize in providing exposure and response prevention (ERP) which is the gold standard treatment for OCD . Through an organized, targeted, authentic, and warm style of therapy, I help individuals who have been struggling with anxiety to take charge of their lives. My clients and I explore the their values, and use targeted interventions to help them make active progress toward achieving the values-based changes they wish to see in their lives.

At Nourished Minds, we offer compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based counseling to adolescents, adults, and families. We provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive therapeutic space for clients struggling with a wide range of mental health disorders which include anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, OCD , and depression. Our licensed and experienced therapists specialize in treatment modalities which include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and internal family systems (IFS).

I’m a therapist and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) committed to helping people navigate the complicated, painful, and exciting parts of life. I have experience working with clients struggling with a wide variety of concerns and specialize in anxiety, phobias, and OCD . I utilize a wide variety of clinical approaches in my work including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Many people struggle with anxiety which can then be exacerbated in the complex of complex life demands and stressors. As a specialist in treating OCD and anxiety disorders, Dr. Porter supports you in overcoming underlying anxiety concerns directly, efficiently, and compassionately. Even if you have tried therapy before, Dr. Porter works differently, using science-based treatments personalized to you so you can feel better faster. She believes in providing effective and empirically supported treatment while also making therapy a collaborative and flexible process to meet each individual's unique needs and goals.

Laura D. Stone, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist who helps people think well, do good, and feel better. Dr. Stone uses targeted, active therapy that honors your values and goals. Her approach is honest and straight-forward, using compassion and humor, wrapped in deep non-judgmental acceptance. "When our patterns of thinking and behaving get in the way of feeling good, it’s time to make a change".

Do you find yourself overcome with anxiety, worry, stress, or OCD ? You may feel stuck in your own head, think negative "what-if" thoughts, or replay social situations in your mind, critiquing what you said and overanalyzing how everyone else responded. Are you ready to make a change? If so, allow me to guide you in shifting your mind from being your arch enemy to your powerful ally.  My clients and I work together as a team. We will talk about the negative thinking patterns affecting you the most, and strategies to change them so that you can breathe a sigh of relief as you feel their grip on you loosen.

Independent of my job at MGH/Harvard Medical School as a staff clinical psychologist, I see clients in my private practice. I provide video telehealth only. I have extensive experience treating adults and 65+ suffering from anxiety, obsessive -compulsive disorder, depression, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem, stresses associated with relationship and family conflicts, and educational and occupational concerns. I also have experience working with health professionals, high-functioning autism, late teens, and military service members. I am licensed in MA and RI.