Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Amherst, NY
I am passionate about helping people across the lifespan experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression reach their goals and learn strategies and skills to overcome their disorders.
My approach is client centered and collaborative; you are the expert in your life and we work together to help you meet your goals. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment methods (methods research has found to be more effective than general talk therapy like ERP and the Unified Protocol) to help you get the results you want as quickly as possible.
I am passionate about helping people across the lifespan experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression reach their goals and learn strategies and skills to overcome their disorders.
My approach is client centered and collaborative; you are the expert in your life and we work together to help you meet your goals. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment methods (methods research has found to be more effective than general talk therapy like ERP and the Unified Protocol) to help you get the results you want as quickly as possible.
By using a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, I am able to help my clients with many different issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, stress and anger management, and OCD.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for over 16 years. I specialize in the treatment and management of anxiety, stress, and anger. I utilize a client-centered, strength-based perspective, which allows me to effectively build clinical rapport and engage with my clients from the initial session. I work collaboratively with clients, enabling them to take those first steps toward self-improvement very quickly. I have great empathy for all of my clients and offer them my knowledge and expertise in helping them to achieve the therapy goals we set together.
By using a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, I am able to help my clients with many different issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, stress and anger management, and OCD.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for over 16 years. I specialize in the treatment and management of anxiety, stress, and anger. I utilize a client-centered, strength-based perspective, which allows me to effectively build clinical rapport and engage with my clients from the initial session. I work collaboratively with clients, enabling them to take those first steps toward self-improvement very quickly. I have great empathy for all of my clients and offer them my knowledge and expertise in helping them to achieve the therapy goals we set together.
Working with children, teens, young adults and their families to overcome OCD, anxiety, tics, phobias, etc
I am trained in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), and the Unified Protocol. I often combine approaches to meet individual and/or family needs and goals.
Working with children, teens, young adults and their families to overcome OCD, anxiety, tics, phobias, etc
I am trained in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), and the Unified Protocol. I often combine approaches to meet individual and/or family needs and goals.
I also have lived experience with OCD, and am knowledgeable and passionate about helping others who have OCD.
I understand that each person has a unique life experience with diverse talents and emotions. As such, I will tailor your sessions with this in mind. I have worked 9 years in a career counseling role, supporting people with disabilities. I have also worked as a private music teacher. These experiences have given me the tools to provide creative counseling.
I also have lived experience with OCD, and am knowledgeable and passionate about helping others who have OCD.
I understand that each person has a unique life experience with diverse talents and emotions. As such, I will tailor your sessions with this in mind. I have worked 9 years in a career counseling role, supporting people with disabilities. I have also worked as a private music teacher. These experiences have given me the tools to provide creative counseling.
I help adults struggling with OCD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions feel more grounded, supported, and in control of their lives.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Therapy is tailored to each client's individual needs and goals, whether you're navigating through intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, trauma, overwhelming anxiety, to emotional burnout.
I help adults struggling with OCD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions feel more grounded, supported, and in control of their lives.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Therapy is tailored to each client's individual needs and goals, whether you're navigating through intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, trauma, overwhelming anxiety, to emotional burnout.
I also enjoy working with individuals navigating OCD and anxiety.
It is my passion and privilege to work with women who have experienced traumatic events. Whether stemming from childhood trauma, abuse, betrayal, or significant life changes, this pain often manifests as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. Even with our best efforts to make changes, these obstacles can feel difficult to overcome. Healing isn’t always linear. Some days feel harder than others, overwhelming and uncertain. These moments are part of being human, and you don't have to navigate them alone.
I also enjoy working with individuals navigating OCD and anxiety.
It is my passion and privilege to work with women who have experienced traumatic events. Whether stemming from childhood trauma, abuse, betrayal, or significant life changes, this pain often manifests as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. Even with our best efforts to make changes, these obstacles can feel difficult to overcome. Healing isn’t always linear. Some days feel harder than others, overwhelming and uncertain. These moments are part of being human, and you don't have to navigate them alone.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, offering evidence-based, individualized care.
Hi there, I’m so glad you found your way here! I know that reaching out for help can feel like a big step, but I want you to know that you're not alone. If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences, therapy can be a place where you can finally take a breath, feel heard, and start finding the balance and peace you're looking for.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, offering evidence-based, individualized care.
Hi there, I’m so glad you found your way here! I know that reaching out for help can feel like a big step, but I want you to know that you're not alone. If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences, therapy can be a place where you can finally take a breath, feel heard, and start finding the balance and peace you're looking for.
I specialize in trauma work using EMDR and other approaches, and also work with anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, burnout, and related concerns.
Therapy with me focuses on more than understanding patterns—it’s about shifting them at the level they're held in the nervous system. We work to increase regulation, expand capacity, and create lasting change that goes beyond insight alone. I also offer EMDR intensives, which are extended sessions designed for focused, deeper therapeutic work.
I specialize in trauma work using EMDR and other approaches, and also work with anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, burnout, and related concerns.
Therapy with me focuses on more than understanding patterns—it’s about shifting them at the level they're held in the nervous system. We work to increase regulation, expand capacity, and create lasting change that goes beyond insight alone. I also offer EMDR intensives, which are extended sessions designed for focused, deeper therapeutic work.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teenagers and adults navigating life’s complex and often overwhelming seasons. Many of my clients come to therapy seeking support for anxiety, relationship challenges, infertility, anger, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can process their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make changes at your own pace.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teenagers and adults navigating life’s complex and often overwhelming seasons. Many of my clients come to therapy seeking support for anxiety, relationship challenges, infertility, anger, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can process their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make changes at your own pace.
We all view the world through a lens shaped by our personal history, environment, and expectations. But life’s challenges such as trauma, grief, or chronic stress can cloud or distort that lens, leaving us feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I believe we each have an innate resilience, even when our perspective feels foggy, scratched, or shattered. My therapeutic work is grounded in a holistic, integrative approach, helping you explore how you’ve navigated life so far and what strengths you can build on to move forward with clarity and purpose. I specialize in helping clients reclaim clarity, confidence, and connection at their own pace.
We all view the world through a lens shaped by our personal history, environment, and expectations. But life’s challenges such as trauma, grief, or chronic stress can cloud or distort that lens, leaving us feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I believe we each have an innate resilience, even when our perspective feels foggy, scratched, or shattered. My therapeutic work is grounded in a holistic, integrative approach, helping you explore how you’ve navigated life so far and what strengths you can build on to move forward with clarity and purpose. I specialize in helping clients reclaim clarity, confidence, and connection at their own pace.
I have been working in the field of Mental Health for over 20 years. My experience includes working in outpatient mental health clinics, special education school settings and home-based therapy through NYS Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. I spent the last 13 years in New York City and had the pleasure of being exposed to a wealth of diversity, cultures, languages, ethnicities, religions, etc.
I have been working in the field of Mental Health for over 20 years. My experience includes working in outpatient mental health clinics, special education school settings and home-based therapy through NYS Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. I spent the last 13 years in New York City and had the pleasure of being exposed to a wealth of diversity, cultures, languages, ethnicities, religions, etc.
Making the decision to come to therapy is a difficult & courageous one. We understand this & make every effort to create safety while challenging our clients to create the life they want. We specializing in treating couples who are struggling with communication challenges, sexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, parenting, recovering from affairs (emotional & physical). We have therapists who specialize in kink, nonmonogamy, sexual addiction, eating disorders, and healing from trauma/grief. We know how chaotic people's lives are, so we have availabity seven days a week & have evening hours. We look forward to helping you.
Making the decision to come to therapy is a difficult & courageous one. We understand this & make every effort to create safety while challenging our clients to create the life they want. We specializing in treating couples who are struggling with communication challenges, sexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, parenting, recovering from affairs (emotional & physical). We have therapists who specialize in kink, nonmonogamy, sexual addiction, eating disorders, and healing from trauma/grief. We know how chaotic people's lives are, so we have availabity seven days a week & have evening hours. We look forward to helping you.
Hi, Welcome to my page. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. We all face challenges in our daily lives. It is helpful to be able to have someone who is experienced to talk to, and who is not emotionally connected to the situation, in order to help you process, find solutions and to obtain goals. This is where I can be a service to you.
Hi, Welcome to my page. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. We all face challenges in our daily lives. It is helpful to be able to have someone who is experienced to talk to, and who is not emotionally connected to the situation, in order to help you process, find solutions and to obtain goals. This is where I can be a service to you.
I also specialize in the treatment of women's issues, not limited to infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum depression, anxiety & OCD.
I work collaboratively with adults, couples and teenagers. I am committed to working alongside you in achieving the goals that you have identified and set for yourself.
I also specialize in the treatment of women's issues, not limited to infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum depression, anxiety & OCD.
I work collaboratively with adults, couples and teenagers. I am committed to working alongside you in achieving the goals that you have identified and set for yourself.
You don’t have to face it alone. Whether you're navigating the overwhelming waves of anxiety, the deep fog of depression, or the complex emotions that can arise during or after pregnancy, support is here.
I specialize in helping women and teens find clarity, resilience, and hope during some of life’s most difficult moments. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I provide a safe space where you can explore what you’re feeling, understand what’s beneath it, and begin to heal. Whether you're a teen feeling lost in the pressure to be “okay,” or a new mother struggling to recognize herself in the midst of postpartum changes,
You don’t have to face it alone. Whether you're navigating the overwhelming waves of anxiety, the deep fog of depression, or the complex emotions that can arise during or after pregnancy, support is here.
I specialize in helping women and teens find clarity, resilience, and hope during some of life’s most difficult moments. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I provide a safe space where you can explore what you’re feeling, understand what’s beneath it, and begin to heal. Whether you're a teen feeling lost in the pressure to be “okay,” or a new mother struggling to recognize herself in the midst of postpartum changes,
If you are a Catholic man or woman struggling with conflict in your relationships, having a difficult time letting go of the past, needing help managing difficult emotions, or want to end the slavery of addiction, I can help. I effectively combine my faith with my psychological training to provide you with therapy you can trust, deeply rooted in Catholic Theology and Philosophy.
If you are a Catholic man or woman struggling with conflict in your relationships, having a difficult time letting go of the past, needing help managing difficult emotions, or want to end the slavery of addiction, I can help. I effectively combine my faith with my psychological training to provide you with therapy you can trust, deeply rooted in Catholic Theology and Philosophy.
- Dialectic Behavioral Therapy & Mindfulness for Borderline & Narcissistic Personality Disorder & for their family (NVS)
- Psychotherapy for 18-above for depression, bi-polar, anxiety, test school anxiety, OCD, phobias, & coping with ADHD individual an couple counseling.
We have experienced psychologists treating age range from 18 to 65 years old. We support families, schools and groups with diagnostic consultation, treatment recommendations, and psycho-education. We provide private paid Individual Clinical Supervision. Supervision includes case consultation, training of psychological assessment tools.
- Dialectic Behavioral Therapy & Mindfulness for Borderline & Narcissistic Personality Disorder & for their family (NVS)
- Psychotherapy for 18-above for depression, bi-polar, anxiety, test school anxiety, OCD, phobias, & coping with ADHD individual an couple counseling.
We have experienced psychologists treating age range from 18 to 65 years old. We support families, schools and groups with diagnostic consultation, treatment recommendations, and psycho-education. We provide private paid Individual Clinical Supervision. Supervision includes case consultation, training of psychological assessment tools.
You are a gift. A miracle. You were born a champion! You were born and brought into this world in pure love. As we experience our life, things happen that cause us to shift from that pure love to emotional discord. As a result, we grow apart from our true self, that pure love. For some, emotional disturbances or conditions develop such as anxiety, depression, anger, negative thinking or self-doubt. I have 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults using traditional therapy and cutting edge non-traditional techniques that will help you get you to your goal.
You are a gift. A miracle. You were born a champion! You were born and brought into this world in pure love. As we experience our life, things happen that cause us to shift from that pure love to emotional discord. As a result, we grow apart from our true self, that pure love. For some, emotional disturbances or conditions develop such as anxiety, depression, anger, negative thinking or self-doubt. I have 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults using traditional therapy and cutting edge non-traditional techniques that will help you get you to your goal.
My clients come to see me seeking assistance for a wide variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, mental/physical illness, grief and loss, trauma, stress, and unexplained anger. I believe in exploring issues from a family perspective; where did you come from and how did you come to be who, and how, you are? When you struggle in your life, it can sometimes become too easy to focus solely on what is wrong, forgetting what is right. Working together, you can get back on the right path.
My clients come to see me seeking assistance for a wide variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, mental/physical illness, grief and loss, trauma, stress, and unexplained anger. I believe in exploring issues from a family perspective; where did you come from and how did you come to be who, and how, you are? When you struggle in your life, it can sometimes become too easy to focus solely on what is wrong, forgetting what is right. Working together, you can get back on the right path.
Life can feel incredibly heavy at times, and it can feel like it won't let up. You may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, or patterns that persist despite your best efforts. It might be hard to put into words what you are experiencing, whether you are new to therapy or have been in it before. You deserve a space where your symptoms are not treated as a problem to be solved, but where you are seen as a person who needs a safe place to land. My goal is to help you build the tools and self-understanding needed to navigate daily life with more ease.
Life can feel incredibly heavy at times, and it can feel like it won't let up. You may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, or patterns that persist despite your best efforts. It might be hard to put into words what you are experiencing, whether you are new to therapy or have been in it before. You deserve a space where your symptoms are not treated as a problem to be solved, but where you are seen as a person who needs a safe place to land. My goal is to help you build the tools and self-understanding needed to navigate daily life with more ease.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
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.