Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Silver Spring, MD
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Rachel Phillips-Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are stress and anxiety getting in the way of the life you want to lead? Do you feel tense, overwhelmed, and stuck in your head much of the time? Through evidenced-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) - the "gold standard" of anxiety treatment - I help people overcome panic, worry, phobias, and
OCD
. I use honesty, humor, and compassion to help you break the cycle of worry and ultimately realize a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Works, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have 25+ years of experience in treating anxiety disorders (such as
OCD
, panic disorder, and phobias), depression, and difficulties related to psychological trauma. For the past 13 years, I have also been treating eating disorders and trichotillomania. I work primarily from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. This involves my client and me working as a collaborative team to determine what skills it would be useful for my client to learn and practice. This process tends to reduce distress and facilitates achieving a greater sense satisfaction, happiness, and meaning in life.
Not accepting new clients
John Chamberlain
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
In treating
OCD
, I use exposure with response prevention.
Hello! I specialize in using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) primarily to help people with anxiety problems. I have considerable expertise in treating
OCD
, illness anxiety, and social anxiety, but I work with a large number of other problems, including relationship problems, depression, and BFRBs, and I do couples therapy as well as individual. Voted a Top Therapist in Washingtonian Magazine's survey of DC-area practitioners, I have over 20 years of experience in helping people to live and feel better.
Not accepting new clients
Jenny McCartney
Psychologist, PsyD, EdM
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I treat
Obsessive
-Compulsive Disorder using exposure with response prevention, the leading cognitive-behavioral treatment for
OCD
.
When your troubles are starting to interfere with your relationships, your work, or your health, it is time to seek professional help. With over 10 years of experience as a therapist, I help adults, couples, adolescents, and families to get things back on track. You will set the priorities for our work together.
Deborah S Cole
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I treat depression, anxiety, sex addiction,
OCD
, trichotillomania (
hair pulling
), tics and Tourettes, and over-spending.
During the national emergency due to coronavirus, I will be seeing patients ONLINE. I know it is hard to reach out for help, but it is worth it! http://www.drdeborahcole.com Are you finding that emotional issues, addictions, or compulsions are interfering with your life? Do your thoughts or behaviors get in the way of relatiionships? My goal is to help clients take back their lives from compulsions and other mental health issues which take up their time and energy and get in the way of their success and peace of mind. I am interested in working with clients who want to work collaboratively so that they can live freely.
Amber Young
Counselor, LPC, LCPC, MS, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out. I am sorry that things are rough, but I hope that I can help! At Cope & Calm Counseling, we treat adolescents and adults struggling with perfectionism, anxiety, depression, body image and eating issues, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, and career, relationship, or life transitions. I also have experience treating
OCD
and am trained in ERP.
James J. Gray
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Among the techniques I frequently use are: Exposure and Response Prevention for
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder (
OCD
), Behavioral Activation, the cognitive therapies of Ellis and Beck, and finally, Cognitive Processing.
In my practice, I combine a scientific approach to therapy in the context of compassion and empathy for my clients. I try to express the Rogerian triad: empathy, congruence, and unconditional, positive regard of my client. Using this foundation, I customize the treatment to the specific needs of the client which are unique. My techniques are drawn from a variety of theoretical positions, primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) supplemented by insights from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Madison Bartosh
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I believe that exposure response prevention (ERP) is the gold standard treatment for
OCD
and anxiety disorders.
Are you struggling with obsessions, compulsions, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, body image issues, or trauma? Do you experience excessive guilt? Do you struggle with thoughts that are difficult to discuss or are taboo? Do you struggle to stick up for yourself or set boundaries with others? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we may be a great therapist-client match. I am passionate about working with
OCD
, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders and have experience and training in these areas.
Hannah Breckenridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
With an ally, you would feel confident taking back your life by working to stop the cycle of anxiety that is
Obsessive
-Compulsive Disorder.
As someone that struggles with unwanted or intrusive thoughts, feelings, sensations, or urges, you often find yourself spinning in circles. You are constantly hounded by doubt and spend most of your time just trying to keep your head above water. You know that you are being illogical, but just can't seem to shake the feeling that something bad is going to happen. It can be scary to reach out for help. You may worry that you will be judged if you tell anyone about the content of your thoughts, so you suffer in silence. So often it seems that you have to carry this burden alone.
Waitlist for new clients
Tashya Wilson, Psy.D. - Parenting On Call, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Specialties include private parent coaching and behavior management, school issues, ADHD/executive functioning deficits, toileting, sleep hygiene,
OCD
, anxiety & phobias, and depression.
Parenting children and teens can be overwhelming. Allow me to help support, encourage, and empower you along your parenting journey. I provide developmentally sound individual psychotherapy to children and teens, using evidence-based treatment approaches rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy. Treatment approaches are tailored to fit your child’s unique needs. I give parents tools to build and strengthen healthy, loving relationships with their children. I am licensed to practice in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Melissa Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have specialized training in treatment for
OCD
and phobias.
I have a waitlist/email for info— Feelings of anxiety, depression, and grief are totally normal responses in these difficult times. My goal as a therapist is to guide clients through whatever is keeping them from living their happiest lives — whether the issue is more recent/due to COVID, or a deeper issue that has been draining someone’s energy for years (or a lifetime). I operate from a collaborative, strengths-based perspective to help clients understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I help clients develop strategies to mitigate anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD symptoms that interfere with their well-being.
Not accepting new clients
PsychCare
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, my name is Ahuva Chefitz, LMSW and my goal as a clinician is to introduce my clients to the skills and tools they need in order to be most successful on their own. If you're interested in working on your anxiety,
OCD
, phobia, relationship issues, depression, self-esteem, and life stressors, I invite you to take this next step in gaining control back in your life. I'm looking forward to working together!
Waitlist for new clients
Peter Fritch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I offer trauma-informed, shame-free, LGBT-affirming, sex- and kink-positive therapy for each and every person I've had the honor of working with. My practice is grounded in choice and consent, safety, collaboration, trustworthiness, empowerment, and social justice. As a queer therapist and community mental health worker, I've had extensive experience with people struggling with trauma, substance use, and addiction; anxiety, depression, mania, hearing voices, and
OCD
; with people diagnosed with personality disorders and with TGNC youth. NOTE: Preference for new clients will be given to trauma work, LGBTQIA and BIPOC clients.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
& Online
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist for new clients
Lisa Carlin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors, and have received specialty training in treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (ACT, PE, CPT, EMDR),
OCD
(E/RP) and insomnia (CBT-i).
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I strive to provide my clients with a collaborative and culturally sensitive approach to therapy, tailoring effective treatments to the individual needs of those I work with. I see individuals who are struggling with a number of different symptoms and life situations, including history of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, difficulty coping, and life transitions. I look forward to working with you to develop an individualized treatment plan to help you reach your therapy goals.
Erica Lindenberg LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have specialized training in the treatment of
OCD
, anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health, and trauma.
Hello, I am a bilingual therapist offering services to clients in NC, MD, and DC. Finding the right therapist can be hard! That's why I offer a free 15 minute consultation to see if working together might be a good fit. Some common concerns for seeking therapy may include: intrusive thoughts, repetitive thinking or rumination, feelings of fearfulness or on edge, difficulty enjoying daily activities, or persistent loneliness and sadness. Through therapy, we can work together to process the pain, learn new ways of responding and coping, and move towards what you value most in life.
Diana Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I have seen many clients over the years and each one has been a unique individual with their own story to tell. Just as no two snowflakes are alike, no two people are alike. Allow me to help you find your own path and solutions through empowerment utilizing your unique strengths. Individuals come to see me for many reasons: Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression,
OCD
, changes in family dynamics and other life changes. I want to provide an open, relaxed, non-judgmental environment that allows you to reach your full potential. Whatever your reason, therapy can be the first step.
Lynn Lynes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello! My name is Lynn Lynes and I am a psychotherapist licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and DC. I have experience working with all ages, but my passion is working with teens and young adults; lots of young folks are experiencing Depression and suicide thoughts, Anxiety, Panic,
OCD
, substance abuse, PTSD, and/or Trauma. Most of us are resilient and can work through distressing events and overwhelming stress; however sometimes symptoms interfere with our ability to function to our full potential. That’s when it’s time to seek out an expert who can teach coping skills and provide a safe place to talk about stuff.
Lucid Clinical Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We offer compassionate expertise in helping individuals heal from trauma, navigate conflict, and build strategies for managing anxiety, depression,
OCD
, poor self-esteem and worry. If you are looking for a therapist who can help you create life-long, meaningful change in yourself and your relationships, we can help. We work with a broad variety of clients and are happy to offer a brief no-cost consultation to see if we might be a good fit for you.
Insight Therapy & Wellness
Counselor, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
The therapists at Insight Therapy have experience treating individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, adjustment disorders, addictions, ADHD, anger management issues, depression, chronic illness and pain, infidelity,
OCD
, mood disorders, PTSD, relationship issues, and self-esteem or body image issues. We meet clients where they're at with empathy and compassion, while also challenging and guiding them to meet their needs and goals.
Andrea Goddard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Andrea Goddard, the Clinical Director of the Center for Family and Behavioral Health (CBFH), devoted her career to providing psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples with a wide range of mental health and family relationship concerns. Dr. Goddard’s specialties include anxiety, ADHD, adjustment challenges, anger/aggression, bipolar disorder, depression, disruptive behavior, gender identity/questioning, noncompliance,
OCD
, tics, Tourette's, trauma, and family and couple relationship difficulties. Her approach is collaborative and she views clients as equal partners in the treatment process.
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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.