Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Clarence, NY
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.
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.
Hi , my name is Chris (she/they) and I have openings for new clients in IL or NY for virtual therapy.
I believe that each person has the innate capacity for living an expansive and joyful life. I take a holistic approach in working with you to find balance, self compassion, and an sense of overall well being. I am a firm believer in the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Our work together will help you to engage your inner wisdom and all aspects of yourself as you navigate your healing journey.
Hi , my name is Chris (she/they) and I have openings for new clients in IL or NY for virtual therapy.
I believe that each person has the innate capacity for living an expansive and joyful life. I take a holistic approach in working with you to find balance, self compassion, and an sense of overall well being. I am a firm believer in the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Our work together will help you to engage your inner wisdom and all aspects of yourself as you navigate your healing journey.
Hi, I’m McKayla Brown. I became a therapist because I genuinely love supporting people through their challenges and watching them grow into the strongest, most authentic version of themselves. There is something incredibly meaningful about sitting with someone in their vulnerable moments and helping them feel seen, understood, and not alone.
Hi, I’m McKayla Brown. I became a therapist because I genuinely love supporting people through their challenges and watching them grow into the strongest, most authentic version of themselves. There is something incredibly meaningful about sitting with someone in their vulnerable moments and helping them feel seen, understood, and not alone.
Do you ever miss out because your thoughts or emotions get in the way? Do you feel sad, tired, or even just numb? Would you like to cope better with unhelpful thoughts and feelings? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I can work with you to create a safe space to explore the habits that stop you from meeting your full potential. I believe that the strength of the relationship we create together is the source of meaningful change. I will greet each session with a curious mind, an open heart, and a willingness to hear your story.
Do you ever miss out because your thoughts or emotions get in the way? Do you feel sad, tired, or even just numb? Would you like to cope better with unhelpful thoughts and feelings? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I can work with you to create a safe space to explore the habits that stop you from meeting your full potential. I believe that the strength of the relationship we create together is the source of meaningful change. I will greet each session with a curious mind, an open heart, and a willingness to hear your story.
You might feel like you’re always bracing for the next wave of anxiety—trying to hold everything together while feeling exhausted, on edge, or disconnected from yourself and others. Or maybe you’re stuck in familiar cycles of worry, sadness, overthinking, or relationship stress that you just can’t seem to break. You don’t have to figure this out alone. I’m a New York–licensed clinical social worker providing online therapy for individuals.
You might feel like you’re always bracing for the next wave of anxiety—trying to hold everything together while feeling exhausted, on edge, or disconnected from yourself and others. Or maybe you’re stuck in familiar cycles of worry, sadness, overthinking, or relationship stress that you just can’t seem to break. You don’t have to figure this out alone. I’m a New York–licensed clinical social worker providing online therapy for individuals.
One of the few providers trained in and offering the evidence-based, Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Treatment for hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, cheek biting, and associated behaviors (body-focused repetitive behaviors)
Are you a thoughtful, capable adult struggling with anxiety, ADHD, or feeling different in ways that others don’t always see? You may look well-functioning on the outside while privately battling overthinking, executive functioning challenges, burnout, or chronic self-criticism. I specialize in working with adults across New York State who want both deeper self-understanding and practical tools to feel steadier, more focused, and less overwhelmed.
One of the few providers trained in and offering the evidence-based, Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Treatment for hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, cheek biting, and associated behaviors (body-focused repetitive behaviors)
Are you a thoughtful, capable adult struggling with anxiety, ADHD, or feeling different in ways that others don’t always see? You may look well-functioning on the outside while privately battling overthinking, executive functioning challenges, burnout, or chronic self-criticism. I specialize in working with adults across New York State who want both deeper self-understanding and practical tools to feel steadier, more focused, and less overwhelmed.
In 1977 I earned my Ph.D. in psychology from Indiana university, located in Bloomington Indiana. In addition, I am a licensed psychologist in New York state.
I have been practicing for over 45 years treating children, adolescents and adults.
In 1977 I earned my Ph.D. in psychology from Indiana university, located in Bloomington Indiana. In addition, I am a licensed psychologist in New York state.
I have been practicing for over 45 years treating children, adolescents and adults.
Today's society is more stressful than ever. It is this build up of stress and at times
trauma, that will contribute to depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges. By taking care of your mental health, you are working to minimize the damage of this stress. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of challenges including stress, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
Today's society is more stressful than ever. It is this build up of stress and at times
trauma, that will contribute to depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges. By taking care of your mental health, you are working to minimize the damage of this stress. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of challenges including stress, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
My goal is to help you reach yours. I have over 20 years experience in counseling individuals and couples in the areas of mental health, addiction, recovery from trauma, relationship issues, stress management, grief and loss, spirituality issues, and a host of other issues. I work to promote healing and growth for the mind, body, and spirit. I am accepting new referrals; call today so that together, we can begin the journey towards your goals.
My goal is to help you reach yours. I have over 20 years experience in counseling individuals and couples in the areas of mental health, addiction, recovery from trauma, relationship issues, stress management, grief and loss, spirituality issues, and a host of other issues. I work to promote healing and growth for the mind, body, and spirit. I am accepting new referrals; call today so that together, we can begin the journey towards your goals.
I have experience working with individuals of all ages, but my clinical areas of interest include work with children ages 3 to 10, as well as adolescents, preteens, teenagers, and young adults struggling with attachment issues, separation anxiety, behavioral challenges, trauma, disordered eating, OCD, and life transitions.
I use a person-centered approach to create a space where clients and families can show up feeling no judgement. I have training in EMDR, Play Therapy, TF-CBT, ERP, and evidenced based practices for the treatment of eating disorders.
I have experience working with individuals of all ages, but my clinical areas of interest include work with children ages 3 to 10, as well as adolescents, preteens, teenagers, and young adults struggling with attachment issues, separation anxiety, behavioral challenges, trauma, disordered eating, OCD, and life transitions.
I use a person-centered approach to create a space where clients and families can show up feeling no judgement. I have training in EMDR, Play Therapy, TF-CBT, ERP, and evidenced based practices for the treatment of eating disorders.
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.
Harris Hill Counseling and Coaching is a private counseling practice dedicated to helping our clients live happy and successful lives. We offer premium counseling services in a beautiful, inviting, and professional office space, conveniently located to many areas of Western New York. Our counselors are licensed professionals with vast experience in helping a wide range of clientele.
Harris Hill Counseling and Coaching is a private counseling practice dedicated to helping our clients live happy and successful lives. We offer premium counseling services in a beautiful, inviting, and professional office space, conveniently located to many areas of Western New York. Our counselors are licensed professionals with vast experience in helping a wide range of clientele.
Kristi P. Smith, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I offer individual counseling, marriage counseling and family counseling for adolescents and adults,. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with a wide variety of issues. I utilize a Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral approach in a comforting environment. I strive to tailor counseling goals to each individual, and to assist those who desire to work through their struggles and improve their quality of life. I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
I offer individual counseling, marriage counseling and family counseling for adolescents and adults,. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with a wide variety of issues. I utilize a Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral approach in a comforting environment. I strive to tailor counseling goals to each individual, and to assist those who desire to work through their struggles and improve their quality of life. I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
Anxiety, depression and stress can become overwhelming at times and often lead to a feeling of being "stuck". Exploring and developing an understanding of yourself, your past experiences, and empowering you to envision a different path for your life are all essential parts of change. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, grief and loss, life transition, trauma, stifling anxiety or worry, overwhelming sadness or trouble managing your life, you'll find a safe, empathic setting with me. Achieving self-acceptance and self-compassion in your life launches your ability and confidence to take steps toward change.
Anxiety, depression and stress can become overwhelming at times and often lead to a feeling of being "stuck". Exploring and developing an understanding of yourself, your past experiences, and empowering you to envision a different path for your life are all essential parts of change. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, grief and loss, life transition, trauma, stifling anxiety or worry, overwhelming sadness or trouble managing your life, you'll find a safe, empathic setting with me. Achieving self-acceptance and self-compassion in your life launches your ability and confidence to take steps toward change.
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.
As a licensed therapist in New York, I bring over two decades of compassionate, client-centered experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the unique experiences of each person who enters my practice, with specialized expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and family dynamics.
As a licensed therapist in New York, I bring over two decades of compassionate, client-centered experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the unique experiences of each person who enters my practice, with specialized expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and family dynamics.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6–26) who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, academic, or social challenges that are affecting their daily lives. Many families seek services for anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, emotional regulation concerns, school-related stress, or adjustment to life changes.
My goal is to help clients better understand their challenges, develop practical skills, and make meaningful progress toward their goals. Treatment is individualized to each client's needs and focuses on building effective coping strategies, improving functioning, and promoting lasting change.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6–26) who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, academic, or social challenges that are affecting their daily lives. Many families seek services for anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, emotional regulation concerns, school-related stress, or adjustment to life changes.
My goal is to help clients better understand their challenges, develop practical skills, and make meaningful progress toward their goals. Treatment is individualized to each client's needs and focuses on building effective coping strategies, improving functioning, and promoting lasting change.
During my time working with adolescents and their families, I witnessed how debilitating mental health issues such as OCD, panic disorders, and phobias were for the child as well as the entire family unit.
The approach I take with all of my clients is kindness, compassion, and validation. I am a parent of a young adult who has struggled with OCD his entire life. I know how important it is to meet someone exactly where they are on their healing journey. I will never impose my own agenda or force a client to work on something they are not ready to address.
During my time working with adolescents and their families, I witnessed how debilitating mental health issues such as OCD, panic disorders, and phobias were for the child as well as the entire family unit.
The approach I take with all of my clients is kindness, compassion, and validation. I am a parent of a young adult who has struggled with OCD his entire life. I know how important it is to meet someone exactly where they are on their healing journey. I will never impose my own agenda or force a client to work on something they are not ready to address.
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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.
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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.