Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Cortland, NY
Sarah Markowitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cortland, NY 13045
Are you seeking evidence-based psychotherapy to help you achieve your goals or manage your symptoms in the most effective way? If you or your child are struggling with your mood, anxiety, trauma, obsessive or unhelpful thinking patterns, chronic pain, or behaviors you wish to change, I or another qualified therapist at MindWell Psychology may be able to help you.
Are you seeking evidence-based psychotherapy to help you achieve your goals or manage your symptoms in the most effective way? If you or your child are struggling with your mood, anxiety, trauma, obsessive or unhelpful thinking patterns, chronic pain, or behaviors you wish to change, I or another qualified therapist at MindWell Psychology may be able to help you.
Kurt Warner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Cortland, NY 13045 (Online Only)
Life is hard. There are so many challenges that can get us off track. Most challenges can be diminished if not overcome by closely examining them and seeing them from a different vantage point. We can work together to pinpoint what makes meaning in your life and use what motivates you to overcome or better traverse whatever problem may be that you are experiencing. With good communication and a solid understanding and grasp of who you are and what you want out of life, I don't believe there is any issue in life that we cannot work together to mitigate or overcome. I have flexible hours that include days and nights.
Life is hard. There are so many challenges that can get us off track. Most challenges can be diminished if not overcome by closely examining them and seeing them from a different vantage point. We can work together to pinpoint what makes meaning in your life and use what motivates you to overcome or better traverse whatever problem may be that you are experiencing. With good communication and a solid understanding and grasp of who you are and what you want out of life, I don't believe there is any issue in life that we cannot work together to mitigate or overcome. I have flexible hours that include days and nights.
Alison Beach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cortland, NY 13045 (Online Only)
I am currently not accepting new clients. If you would like to discuss waitlist opportunities for winter/spring 2024, please contact me. For continuity of services during academic breaks, I am also licensed to practice in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania in addition to New York State.
I am currently not accepting new clients. If you would like to discuss waitlist opportunities for winter/spring 2024, please contact me. For continuity of services during academic breaks, I am also licensed to practice in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania in addition to New York State.
Amanda S. Hartman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Cortland, NY 13045 (Online Only)
Having happiness and peace in your life again can be possible. Exploring new options for self care and wellness can help you attain your goal of feeling better. By discovering the possibilities for change, therapy will help you be who you want to be and gain control back in your life. My approach to therapy is patient and caring. I will listen to your needs and work collaboratively to help you build new coping skills and strengthen those you already posess.
Having happiness and peace in your life again can be possible. Exploring new options for self care and wellness can help you attain your goal of feeling better. By discovering the possibilities for change, therapy will help you be who you want to be and gain control back in your life. My approach to therapy is patient and caring. I will listen to your needs and work collaboratively to help you build new coping skills and strengthen those you already posess.
Max Malikow
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cortland, NY 13045
2,500 years ago Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." He believed a good life requires an understanding of why we think, act, and feel as we do. Since relationship is part of psychotherapy, the personalities and philosophies of life of the client and therapist must be compatible. I am well-suited for clients who are curious about human behavior - their own as well as that of others. Before there were psychologists, the issues of life were addressed by philosophers. Thoroughly examining life includes considering ancient wisdom and spiritual reality as well as psychology (the science of mind and behavior).
2,500 years ago Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." He believed a good life requires an understanding of why we think, act, and feel as we do. Since relationship is part of psychotherapy, the personalities and philosophies of life of the client and therapist must be compatible. I am well-suited for clients who are curious about human behavior - their own as well as that of others. Before there were psychologists, the issues of life were addressed by philosophers. Thoroughly examining life includes considering ancient wisdom and spiritual reality as well as psychology (the science of mind and behavior).
Mary M Capocefalo
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Cortland, NY 13045
The psychiatrist Scott Peck wrote "Life is difficult. ...but once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters." One of the guiding principles of my work is the reality that life presents challenges to all of us. Those challenges often require us to examine views we have held for many years, and work to gain a new perspective. My experience with clients has shown me that for those who seek to grow and learn more about themselves, their relationships, and their lives, there are always answers.
The psychiatrist Scott Peck wrote "Life is difficult. ...but once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters." One of the guiding principles of my work is the reality that life presents challenges to all of us. Those challenges often require us to examine views we have held for many years, and work to gain a new perspective. My experience with clients has shown me that for those who seek to grow and learn more about themselves, their relationships, and their lives, there are always answers.
Kelly D Mayer
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Cortland, NY 13045
Relationships are one of the most difficult experiences we bravely engage in as humans. Misunderstandings, inflexible thinking, our own limited ability to engage as well as others limited ability, and trauma, all affect the evolving dynamics of relating to one another. Oh man, it's hard stuff. But we also want and long to be in a relationship. How do we do this simultaneously, avoid and attach? Well, it is a delicate balance and a work of art. I can help you explore the dance of relationships with your partner, family, or children.
Relationships are one of the most difficult experiences we bravely engage in as humans. Misunderstandings, inflexible thinking, our own limited ability to engage as well as others limited ability, and trauma, all affect the evolving dynamics of relating to one another. Oh man, it's hard stuff. But we also want and long to be in a relationship. How do we do this simultaneously, avoid and attach? Well, it is a delicate balance and a work of art. I can help you explore the dance of relationships with your partner, family, or children.
Andrea Arden Gerding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cortland, NY 13045
If you are seeking to alleviate distressing symptoms, resolve a problem, identify and/or reach new goal(s), engage in self exploration, and/or strive for personal growth, therapy can be the safe and encouraging environment supporting you in your process. I am a seasoned psychotherapist ready to help.
If you are seeking to alleviate distressing symptoms, resolve a problem, identify and/or reach new goal(s), engage in self exploration, and/or strive for personal growth, therapy can be the safe and encouraging environment supporting you in your process. I am a seasoned psychotherapist ready to help.
Kristen M Haddad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cortland, NY 13045 (Online Only)
My primary therapeutic focus is to help teenagers and adults to develop a stronger sense of self and to develop the coping skills they will need to address issues of anxiety, self esteem and self worth. I use a non-judgmental, trauma informed and holistic approach to help clients develop their ability to self soothe, including using body/movement and grounding techniques. I focus on both personal autonomy and understanding ourselves in relationships, with the goal of moving out of stuck feelings and thoughts to embody a more curious stance of your experiences and the world around you.
My primary therapeutic focus is to help teenagers and adults to develop a stronger sense of self and to develop the coping skills they will need to address issues of anxiety, self esteem and self worth. I use a non-judgmental, trauma informed and holistic approach to help clients develop their ability to self soothe, including using body/movement and grounding techniques. I focus on both personal autonomy and understanding ourselves in relationships, with the goal of moving out of stuck feelings and thoughts to embody a more curious stance of your experiences and the world around you.
Diana Tillotson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C , CLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cortland, NY 13045 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be a transformational process of self-discovery facilitated by deeper levels of awareness and change. I believe we have an inherent ability to heal ourselves, and my primary focus is to honor and trust your experience. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life stressors can interfere with living a fulfilling life, causing problems in your life and relationships, and leaving you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, lost or numb. I believe that therapy should meet the individual where they are within their unique set of circumstances.
Therapy can be a transformational process of self-discovery facilitated by deeper levels of awareness and change. I believe we have an inherent ability to heal ourselves, and my primary focus is to honor and trust your experience. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life stressors can interfere with living a fulfilling life, causing problems in your life and relationships, and leaving you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, lost or numb. I believe that therapy should meet the individual where they are within their unique set of circumstances.
Jennifer Eastman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cortland, NY 13045
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! As we all know, life's emotional challenges can interfere with our ability to maintain a productive and fulfilling life. In my more than 25 years working as a licensed mental health professional in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have worked with adolescents and adults struggling with many different issues including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, overwhelming stress and managing the struggles that can come with the myriad of changes that are inevitable throughout our lives (college stress, job pressures, grief and loss, etc.).
Welcome! As we all know, life's emotional challenges can interfere with our ability to maintain a productive and fulfilling life. In my more than 25 years working as a licensed mental health professional in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have worked with adolescents and adults struggling with many different issues including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, overwhelming stress and managing the struggles that can come with the myriad of changes that are inevitable throughout our lives (college stress, job pressures, grief and loss, etc.).
Cindy Edmondson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cortland, NY 13045 (Online Only)
Welcome to Light Vision Counseling. There is transforming power in having someone come alongside you to help you regain control, clarity, hope, and a renewed sense of yourself. I specialize in working with people who are struggling through difficult life changes, grief and loss, relationship challenges, or traumatic experiences that increase anxiety, stir up negative and ruminating thoughts, and seem overwhelming. I seek to provide an atmosphere where clients can feel safe and comfortable as, together, we work to develop practical skills and strategies, empowering them to live the life they desire.
Welcome to Light Vision Counseling. There is transforming power in having someone come alongside you to help you regain control, clarity, hope, and a renewed sense of yourself. I specialize in working with people who are struggling through difficult life changes, grief and loss, relationship challenges, or traumatic experiences that increase anxiety, stir up negative and ruminating thoughts, and seem overwhelming. I seek to provide an atmosphere where clients can feel safe and comfortable as, together, we work to develop practical skills and strategies, empowering them to live the life they desire.
Samantha Ueberroth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cortland, NY 13045 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients for Individual, Couples & Family Counseling! Accepting BCBS in MA. Samantha Ueberroth is a LCSW in New York and LICSW in MA with Therapy Together, LCSW, PLLC. Samantha has expertise working with adults, millennials, and older adults and is passionate about empowering and supporting her clients in their journey to becoming their most authentic, confident selves. She specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, coping with grief and loss, coping with life changes, family conflicts, relationship issues, self-esteem, and stress management.
Accepting New Clients for Individual, Couples & Family Counseling! Accepting BCBS in MA. Samantha Ueberroth is a LCSW in New York and LICSW in MA with Therapy Together, LCSW, PLLC. Samantha has expertise working with adults, millennials, and older adults and is passionate about empowering and supporting her clients in their journey to becoming their most authentic, confident selves. She specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, coping with grief and loss, coping with life changes, family conflicts, relationship issues, self-esteem, and stress management.
Jacob White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cortland, NY 13045 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As a licensed clinical social worker, my primary focus is to help you reduce suffering and find greater joy and meaning in your life. With a Master's degree in social work from Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work and a BFA in dramatic performance from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, I have spent the past 15 years working with a diverse range of individuals struggling with a variety of mental health issues. I have a particular expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, substance abuse, creative blocks, and issues related to relationships, gender-identity, and sexuality.
As a licensed clinical social worker, my primary focus is to help you reduce suffering and find greater joy and meaning in your life. With a Master's degree in social work from Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work and a BFA in dramatic performance from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, I have spent the past 15 years working with a diverse range of individuals struggling with a variety of mental health issues. I have a particular expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, substance abuse, creative blocks, and issues related to relationships, gender-identity, and sexuality.
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Heather Sanford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPA
Verified Verified
Dryden, NY 13053
*I am not able to accept new clients at this time for individual treatment. However, I am accepting people for group therapy. * I enjoy building relationships that facilitate the healing process - moving from just coping everyday to overcoming barriers in relationships, work, school and overall well-being through connection. I have experience working with adults and adolescents with persistent anxiety, depression and difficulty in attachment, often this is due to trauma. Additionally, I enjoy working with adolescents and their families to create relationships that work for all family members.
*I am not able to accept new clients at this time for individual treatment. However, I am accepting people for group therapy. * I enjoy building relationships that facilitate the healing process - moving from just coping everyday to overcoming barriers in relationships, work, school and overall well-being through connection. I have experience working with adults and adolescents with persistent anxiety, depression and difficulty in attachment, often this is due to trauma. Additionally, I enjoy working with adolescents and their families to create relationships that work for all family members.
Online Therapists
Michael J Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13210
I often treat anxiety, depression, and OCD.
I am a psychoanalytic and existential psychologist. I am best suited to working with people who are motivated to question themselves, highly open to exploration, and willing to tolerate ambiguity and forego ready-made advice. If you feel ready to do the "deep" work that you may have avoided in therapy before, we may be a good match. Please see my website at www.michaelmillerphd.com for more information.
I often treat anxiety, depression, and OCD.
I am a psychoanalytic and existential psychologist. I am best suited to working with people who are motivated to question themselves, highly open to exploration, and willing to tolerate ambiguity and forego ready-made advice. If you feel ready to do the "deep" work that you may have avoided in therapy before, we may be a good match. Please see my website at www.michaelmillerphd.com for more information.
MindWell Psychology LLP
PhD
Verified Verified
Ithaca, NY 14850
MindWell provides culturally informed, evidence-based, outpatient mental healthcare. MindWell’s compassionate, culturally informed therapists use research based care to address the mental health concerns of children, youth, couples and adults. We work with a range of concerns and identities, including ADHD, anxiety, autism, behavior issues, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, gender identity, grief, life transitions, OCD, parenting, substance use, and trauma.
MindWell provides culturally informed, evidence-based, outpatient mental healthcare. MindWell’s compassionate, culturally informed therapists use research based care to address the mental health concerns of children, youth, couples and adults. We work with a range of concerns and identities, including ADHD, anxiety, autism, behavior issues, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, gender identity, grief, life transitions, OCD, parenting, substance use, and trauma.
Tracy Merlau, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14610 (Online Only)
I work with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, grief, and trauma.
I am a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist who provides supportive, nurturing therapy in an open, safe, and comfortable space for clients who want to improve their quality of life. My goal is to provide a positive and collaborative therapeutic alliance with clients, so they feel safe and ready to share and process their experiences, improve mental health, learn how to navigate loss/grief, or need help navigating new challenges in their lives.
I work with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, grief, and trauma.
I am a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist who provides supportive, nurturing therapy in an open, safe, and comfortable space for clients who want to improve their quality of life. My goal is to provide a positive and collaborative therapeutic alliance with clients, so they feel safe and ready to share and process their experiences, improve mental health, learn how to navigate loss/grief, or need help navigating new challenges in their lives.
Shannon O'Toole
Counselor, LMHC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Manlius, NY 13104
Life often presents us with a myriad of challenges, and no one has to figure it all out alone. My role as a counselor is to help you find strategies to navigate the difficulties that prevent you from feeling and doing your best. I work primarily with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing a wide array of struggles. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, family issues, health-related issues, and behavioral issues both at home and at school. Additionally, I work with adults with intergenerational trauma and family of origin concerns and how these affect their life as adults.
Life often presents us with a myriad of challenges, and no one has to figure it all out alone. My role as a counselor is to help you find strategies to navigate the difficulties that prevent you from feeling and doing your best. I work primarily with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing a wide array of struggles. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, family issues, health-related issues, and behavioral issues both at home and at school. Additionally, I work with adults with intergenerational trauma and family of origin concerns and how these affect their life as adults.
Rekha Shrivastava
CH, CRC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Pittsford, NY 14534
I am a certified hypnotist, credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor, and a certified rehabilitation counselor. I have worked as a psychotherapist at Unity Health System for twenty years, offering treatment to clients for mental illnesses, ranging from Mild Anxiety to Psychotic Disorders. I am certified as a Hypnotist and have a practice of hypnosis. Hypnosis is a treatment modality which is effective and safe. I have worked with physicians, dentists and many other professionals to help them deal with everyday problems like obesity, stress, pain, smoking, addiction, PTSD, relationship issues, children's emotional problems, OCD, anxiety, low self esteem, depression etc.
I am a certified hypnotist, credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor, and a certified rehabilitation counselor. I have worked as a psychotherapist at Unity Health System for twenty years, offering treatment to clients for mental illnesses, ranging from Mild Anxiety to Psychotic Disorders. I am certified as a Hypnotist and have a practice of hypnosis. Hypnosis is a treatment modality which is effective and safe. I have worked with physicians, dentists and many other professionals to help them deal with everyday problems like obesity, stress, pain, smoking, addiction, PTSD, relationship issues, children's emotional problems, OCD, anxiety, low self esteem, depression etc.
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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.