Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Towson, MD

Alison Johnson, LMSW, provides a space for clients to share their thoughts and feelings freely. She works with a wide variety of mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, OCD , schizophrenia and more. She serves a wide variety of clients ranging from children to adulthood. Alison focuses on the strength based approach, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients share their experiences. She works to help clients achieve a better understanding of self and using clients strengths to find empowerment within themselves.

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.

I want to live life well. Seeing a counselor has been crucial for me on my journey. For over 20 years, I've been fascinated with the benefits of counseling. I love to walk alongside clients as they discover themselves and learn to live the life that they value. I offer perspective, challenge, and assurance as my clients face themselves and their lives and determine how they want to live life.

My goal as a counselor is to provide support and guidance for people who want to make positive changes in their life. I provide counseling for a variety of life's problems including anxiety, depression, relationship issues and general life stressors. I have specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of OCD , panic, agoraphobia, social anxiety, and specific phobias. I approach treatment as a collaborative process between the client and myself; utilizing integrative, evidence-based interventions like ERP, ACT, CBT, and mindfulness.

Specializing in the treatment of anxiety and obsessive -compulsive related disorders, I work with clients presenting with Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobia, Tic and Tourette Disorder, Obsessive -Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, BFRBs (body focused repetitive disorders) and trauma and stress-related disorders. I provide an evidenced based approach in treating anxiety spectrum disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).

OCD and other forms of anxiety don't need to control or interfere with your life to the extent they do now. There are effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques/tools that you can learn to improve the quality of your life.

The Maryland Anxiety Center offers state-of-the-art psychological services for individuals struggling with anxiety and related problems. We specialize in the treatment of such conditions from a cognitive behavioral perspective. Research shows that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment for anxiety and related disorders. Therapists at The Maryland Anxiety Center have extensive training in CBT and cutting-edge treatments to help individuals gain freedom from worries, anxieties and fears. Our goal at The Maryland Anxiety Center is to work collaboratively with patients to help them live full and productive lives.

I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and feel grateful to be able to understand the experiences and raw emotions that clients bring into session. I play an active, yet non-judgmental role, working collaboratively to find ways to cope with and/or change maladaptive symptoms and life stressors. I meet clients where they are in order to cultivate growth and change.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. Anxiety can be significantly disabling and negatively impact our mood and quality of life. It's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression. You are tired of experiencing symptoms of anxiety including intrusive, racing, and ruminative thoughts that seemingly don’t stop, feeling on constant edge, and worrying all the time. You may also feel anxiety present itself as uncomfortable sensations in your body. You, however, have already made the most courageous step which is to look for a solution.

Are you anxious or depressed? Is anxiety or depression interfering with your life? Anxiety and depression can be paralyzing and may prevent you from living the kind of life that you seek. Typical coping strategies may provide limited but not lasting relief. I can help you to identify, modify, eliminate or manage the behaviors and beliefs that fuel anxiety and mood disorders. By learning a new set of skills, you can pursue the life you desire free from the burdens that have held you back.

I am the owner and lead clinician of CBT Baltimore. We attract motivated and educated clients who are seeking specialized treatment for Anxiety spectrum disorders such as OCD , Panic, and social anxiety. I also have experience working with hair-pulling (Trichotillomania) and skin picking (Excoriation). Having experience working in schools and an adolescent clinic I enjoy working with younger people who have a refreshing view of the world all the way through experienced veterans of life. I pride myself of taking my craft seriously, pursuing extensive and specialized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training(s) and certification.

I am here to be a support for those who are tired of feeling the crushing influence of anxiety in their daily life. I hope to help those who struggle to socialize because of intense fear of rejection, embarassment, or judgement. I am hoping to support any who are struggling to shake the fear that the sensation they just felt might be a severe illness. If you are man who is trying to address the meaning of his manhood in a changing world, I would like to support you on that journey.

As a licensed clinical psychologist I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety and Trauma related disorders including Obsessive -Compulsive Disorder ( OCD ), Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I am passionate about flexibly applying evidence-based treatments to help you live a vital and rich life. If you are looking to get unstuck and back to a meaningful life, I am excited to help you take that journey.

Hello! Youve just taken the 1st step towards improving your life; looking for help! I know it's not easy to begin therapy. However, everyone needs extra support sometimes, so please don't be ashamed or embarrassed. My treatment style is a laid back, genuine and non-judgmental, solution-focused approach. My sessions are held in a confidential covid safe office or confidentially online. I also offer a comprehensive outpatient teen treatment program including group and individual therapy, for teen girls. All you need to do is call or email me, so we can develop a plan to make life better for you or your teen. Appts available this week!

Are you feeling as though something just isn’t quite right? Or maybe you have found yourself struggling to find your footing? I would first like to congratulate you on taking this first step. As your therapist, it is my mission to aid you in discovering your authentic self (at your own pace.) I strive to help untangle the web, assisting you in removing any obstacles currently obstructing your path. While specializing in Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, Relationships, Grief, Self-Harm Reduction, and OCD , I aim to supply a more relaxed and conversational talk therapy approach, with the goal of providing you comfort and acceptance.

Tiyahna Miles, LCPC, LPCMH, NCC, has worked with clients from all ages and backgrounds and tailors her treatment around each person’s individual need. She has experience working with many different mental health disorders including PTSD, MDD, OCD , anxiety, bipolar disorder and substance use. She enjoys helping clients find the meaning behind their actions and challenging them to look at situations with a different perspective. Her favorite quote is “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% of how I react to it.”