Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Severna Park, MD

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Scott Peck
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed psychologist who helps people struggling with difficult issues like anxiety disorders, OCD , chronic insomnia, and panic attacks. I love working with people who have been told their OCD and anxiety symptoms are "difficult to treat" or for whom therapy has not been effective in the past. Because different types of therapy work better for different people, I use cognitive, behavioral, and person-centered approaches to healing. I strongly believe therapy should always be about improving your life however you want to live it – never about what a therapist believes would be best for you.
(410) 401-8187
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John Persampiere
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of the Annapolis Child and Family Therapy Center. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples with a wide range of mental health and family relationship concerns. Problems I treat include depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD , tics, Tourette's, adjustment problems, noncompliance, anger/aggression, trauma, disruptive behavior, and family and couple relationship difficulties. My approach is collaborative and I view all of my clients as equal partners in the treatment process.
(443) 775-2046
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Dr. Brian Richards
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Brian Richards provides Advanced Diagnostic Screenings to clients ages 13+. This comprehensive 1-hour assessment includes evidence-based psychometrics and helps meaningfully answer questions regarding your diagnosis and thought processes, clarify treatment goals and streamline the treatment process. This service includes brain science-based approaches to improve stress management, sleep, attention and overall well-being. It is also presented in an easy to read and understandable report which can be shared with your therapist, psychiatric prescribers, and your primary care provider.
(410) 216-1459
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Bradford Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
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4 Endorsed
At Bradford Counseling Services, LLC we provide counseling to adults, adolescents, families, couples and children (age 5 and up). We service many individuals all over Anne Arundel, Howard, and Montgomery Counties. Our clinicians see clients with LGBTQ + issues, Trauma, all issues related to children, Couples, Family Conflict, Co-parent, Anxiety, Stress, Life transitions. We are here to help you get through the difficult times that bring you in to therapy. We strive to provide our clients with new insight and feasible tools to take with them and utilize on a daily basis. Tell us how we can help you?
(443) 965-9201
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Dr. Monica Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Monica Lester, Ed.D. is a Clinical Social Worker with nearly two decades of experience providing mental health services working with individuals, children, couples, families and groups. Throughout my years of providing therapy I have examined issues including substance abuse, behavior challenges, mood disorders, anger management, PTSD, neurodevelopmental, anxiety, self-image, stress, suicide, relationship and LGBTQ issues.
(240) 335-8622
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Lindsay Smith
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients: Daytime and Evening availability. As an empathetic and understanding therapist, I provide a safe, judgement free, and comfortable space for clients to open up. I am very passionate about my clients and strive to inspire them to work towards their goals to live the life they want!
(443) 230-5793
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Remedy Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Owner
Verified
Verified
The mission of Remedy Counseling, LLC (Group Mental Health Practice) is to serve, support, and care for individuals and families by providing counseling, mental health services and advocacy for individuals, couples and families, during their life span. The treatment philosophy is based on the Bio-psychosocial model, which emphasizes the importance of assessing, evaluating, and treating clients based on their biological, psychological, and social functioning. I have 6 seasoned therapists on staff to help meet all of your counseling needs. I have two Font Office Managers to help you establish treatment appointments.
(667) 226-0404
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Heather Batista
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging and stressful. Deciding to seek therapy shows courage and the desire to work towards improving your life. My 14+ years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, and adults enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, mental health care. I provide a nonjudgmental, safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want.
(410) 421-7251
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Angela Robertson
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Verified
Verified
Sometimes in life, you come to a place where you feel like you can no longer manage stress and challenges. Maybe you’re experiencing a transition, relationship difficulties, a new role, or you just feel stuck. You have been doing your best to get through each day, but it’s just not enough. You are tired of going through life depressed, lonely, anxious, or insecure, but you don’t know what change to make or where to start. Please know that you do not have to continue feeling this way or go through this alone! It is possible to feel like yourself again, and therapy is a great place to start.
(410) 873-9595
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Victoria Rogers
Counselor, LCPC, C-DBT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Taking a step towards healing can be daunting! I aim to provide an authentic therapeutic space throughout the client’s journey. I am passionate about helping clients heal from past experiences, as well as current stressors and other obstacles. I support clients in discovering their true self to best validate their needs, goals, and values. I also encourage clients to engage in mindfulness exercises, yoga, journaling, and other practices to increase grounding, resilience, and enhance the client’s overall well-being.
(410) 883-9546
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Nicole Baumgartner
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You're looking for someone to help you or your loved one through a difficult time...and this is the first step! It is incredibly important to find a therapist that will be a good fit. I can provide a nonjudgmental, caring, and supportive therapeutic environment for you to grow in while we work through the issues that may be causing you, or someone you care about, discomfort or distress.
(410) 696-5915
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Jordyn Bell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, C-DBT, CCTP
Verified
Verified
Welcome! Starting the journey to improve your mental health can be overwhelming! As a therapist, my goal is to provide an open, warm, and non-judgmental space for clients to gain insight, heal from past experiences, and learn to accept and support themselves. In my practice, I balance validation with the introduction of effective coping strategies to enhance your quality of life. I'm passionate about working alongside clients to address current stressors, life transitions, trauma, and in discovering their goals, values, and passions.
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Traci Brautigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC, LCADC
Verified
Verified
I consider it to be such a privilege to be able to work with clients at the most difficult times in their lives, and to travel the journey with them through recovery, healing, change and self-awareness. I aim to help each client with their own work toward strength, toward purpose, and toward restoration.
(443) 227-4213
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Sara Illiano
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Making the decision to seek help can be challenging and is a big first step on your journey to wellness. Wellness is not an absence of problems, but it is a process that helps us become more aware and make choices for a healthy and fulfilling life. If you feel overwhelmed and want help developing proper coping skills and self-care, you are not alone. Support is available and change is possible! Although I believe the client is the expert in their life, therapy is a collaborative effort between you and I. Together, we will work on identifying and meeting your wants, needs, and goals.
(410) 793-1131
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NorthStar Counseling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life can be complex and challenging, while often making sense of experiences and searching for answers can be difficult. Finding the right path is not as easy when dealing with complicated situations in life. You’re looking for the right answers, searching to find your way, trying to help someone or feel stuck. You are not alone. Recognizing your strengths through additional support can help you achieve balance and wellness.
(410) 777-9113
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Tamara Hladun
Counselor, LGPC, NCC®
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Has your “life as usual” recently changed and you are having a hard time adjusting? Or have there been aspects about your life that have always been challenging and you want to take that brave first step of facing them? If you need help in making sense of things, whether it is dealing with the stress of everyday life, or something more specific I would like to help. Whether it is anxiety, depression, adhd, the loss of a loved one, or work related stress, I provide you the space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions as you strive to face life’s challenges.
(443) 315-2573
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Annemarie Mazzuca
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! Having practiced social work for over twenty years in a medical setting that focused on both mental and physical health, a holistic and positive approach to treatment is essential. I stress the mind and body connection while taking into account community and environmental factors. Loss comes in many forms and affects all a person’s systems.
(410) 604-8405
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Waypoint Wellness Center
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, MD, LCSW, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Waypoint Wellness Center was founded in 2015 and offers individual, family, and couples psychotherapy as well as medication management in a welcoming, private practice setting. In addition, Waypoint offers psychological, neuropsychological, and psycho-educational testing. Our providers utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to provide therapy and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. We have offices in Annapolis, Severna Park, and Linthicum and provide telehealth services.
(443) 981-2036
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Bettye Brake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
**ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS*** Specializing in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, and trauma, Ms. Brake has over 30 years of experience with extensive training in women’s issues, family issues, and overall stress management. She listens to your needs and helps you meet your goals using a wide array of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) and Supportive Psychotherapy. Ms. Brake is ready to develop a personal treatment plan with you so that you feel empowered and ready for positive change! At Shine Behavioral Health, we care about you!
(410) 770-2728
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Carroll Counseling Centers (Severna Park & Towson)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.
(443) 979-8636
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists

How long does OCD treatment take?

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.