Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Huning Highland Historic District, Albuquerque, NM
The Evolution Group, Inc - Anxiety
Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, LADAC
Huning Highland Historic District, Albuquerque, NM 87102
We all know what anxiety feels like. We get butterflies in our stomachs, our hearts pound; we worry and fret, or feel jittery. This can happen when we are alone, in social contexts, elevators, in the car, or even just thinking about it. If worries and fears, anxiety, panic, or insomnia related to anxiety are preventing you from living your life the way you’d like, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure. In short it is our body’s response to a perceived threat.
We all know what anxiety feels like. We get butterflies in our stomachs, our hearts pound; we worry and fret, or feel jittery. This can happen when we are alone, in social contexts, elevators, in the car, or even just thinking about it. If worries and fears, anxiety, panic, or insomnia related to anxiety are preventing you from living your life the way you’d like, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure. In short it is our body’s response to a perceived threat.
Kathryn Wolf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Huning Highland Historic District, Albuquerque, NM 87106
I specialize in working with adults navigating chronic anxiety, OCD patterns, trauma, and people-pleasing tendencies, especially women who feel stuck in perfectionism or over-functioning in relationship.
My approach is holistic and somatic- we work with the mind and body. Therapy with me may include traditional talk therapy alongside tools like breathwork, mindfulness, nervous system regulation and movement. I also offer walk and talk therapy sessions, which clients find helpful for reducing anxiety and processing emotions in a more natural and relaxed way.
I specialize in working with adults navigating chronic anxiety, OCD patterns, trauma, and people-pleasing tendencies, especially women who feel stuck in perfectionism or over-functioning in relationship.
My approach is holistic and somatic- we work with the mind and body. Therapy with me may include traditional talk therapy alongside tools like breathwork, mindfulness, nervous system regulation and movement. I also offer walk and talk therapy sessions, which clients find helpful for reducing anxiety and processing emotions in a more natural and relaxed way.
The Evolution Group, Inc - PTSD
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Huning Highland Historic District, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Post-Traumatic Stress (P.T.S.) is an injury to the emotional part of the brain from which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. The condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions. Symptoms may include nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia, anger, unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or depressed mood. After 6 months of symptoms the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may apply.
Post-Traumatic Stress (P.T.S.) is an injury to the emotional part of the brain from which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. The condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions. Symptoms may include nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia, anger, unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or depressed mood. After 6 months of symptoms the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may apply.
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Are you struggling in a relationship that leaves you feeling confused, invalidated, gaslit, and questioning your own reality? Do you feel like you are involved with a "Jekyll and Hyde"? This can be a partner, a parent, a boss, or a close friend. If so, you may be suffering from Narcissistic Abuse. These types of relationships can lead to symptoms of PTSD, chronic illness and isolation. I can help you understand what is happening to you on a psychological and emotional level, and how to change your reactions and functioning in or out of the relationship.
Are you struggling in a relationship that leaves you feeling confused, invalidated, gaslit, and questioning your own reality? Do you feel like you are involved with a "Jekyll and Hyde"? This can be a partner, a parent, a boss, or a close friend. If so, you may be suffering from Narcissistic Abuse. These types of relationships can lead to symptoms of PTSD, chronic illness and isolation. I can help you understand what is happening to you on a psychological and emotional level, and how to change your reactions and functioning in or out of the relationship.
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How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (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.