Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Kenmore, NY
Mind Journey Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-R
1 Endorsed
Kenmore, NY 14217
Our clinicians are highly specialized in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, and trauma experiences.
Life brings challenges we can’t always face alone. Anxiety, trauma, depression, and self-doubt can feel heavy, but they don’t define you. Hope and change are always possible. Seeking support might feel intimidating at first, yet with each step you’ll build strength, clarity, and confidence. Together, we can work toward healing, growth, and creating the version of yourself you most want to be.
Our clinicians are highly specialized in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, and trauma experiences.
Life brings challenges we can’t always face alone. Anxiety, trauma, depression, and self-doubt can feel heavy, but they don’t define you. Hope and change are always possible. Seeking support might feel intimidating at first, yet with each step you’ll build strength, clarity, and confidence. Together, we can work toward healing, growth, and creating the version of yourself you most want to be.
Currently accepting new clients! Are you searching for healing, clarity, and hope - both emotionally and spiritually? I specialize in working with teens and adults who are navigating challenges such as grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and the unique demands of parenting, especially for those raising children with special needs. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals who want to integrate their faith into the counseling process.
Currently accepting new clients! Are you searching for healing, clarity, and hope - both emotionally and spiritually? I specialize in working with teens and adults who are navigating challenges such as grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and the unique demands of parenting, especially for those raising children with special needs. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals who want to integrate their faith into the counseling process.
I work best with adults who are ready to actively address anxiety, OCD, phobias, panic, and related challenges rather than continue living around fear and avoidance.
I provide evidence-based treatment for anxiety, OCD, phobias, and trauma using ERP, CBT, ACT, and EMDR. I’m certified in ERP through the Cognitive Behavior Institute and have advanced training in CBT, ACT, trauma treatment, and EMDR to help clients create lasting change.
I work best with adults who are ready to actively address anxiety, OCD, phobias, panic, and related challenges rather than continue living around fear and avoidance.
I provide evidence-based treatment for anxiety, OCD, phobias, and trauma using ERP, CBT, ACT, and EMDR. I’m certified in ERP through the Cognitive Behavior Institute and have advanced training in CBT, ACT, trauma treatment, and EMDR to help clients create lasting change.
Currently accepting new clients! You may be seeking support for trauma, chronic pain, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, or dissatisfaction in areas such as relationships, spirituality, work, or finances. I believe mental health is as important as physical health and will meet you where you are by listening closely and seeking to understand your needs. Together, we will build a trusting therapeutic relationship, identify meaningful goals, and work toward greater balance, peace, and satisfaction in your life.
Currently accepting new clients! You may be seeking support for trauma, chronic pain, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, or dissatisfaction in areas such as relationships, spirituality, work, or finances. I believe mental health is as important as physical health and will meet you where you are by listening closely and seeking to understand your needs. Together, we will build a trusting therapeutic relationship, identify meaningful goals, and work toward greater balance, peace, and satisfaction in your life.
I believe life is about having fun, especially when it comes to bettering ourselves! My intention is to meet you where you are at in order to build a strong, supportive rapport to successfully achieve your dreams.
I believe life is about having fun, especially when it comes to bettering ourselves! My intention is to meet you where you are at in order to build a strong, supportive rapport to successfully achieve your dreams.
I'm an OCD and Anxiety specialist.
I primarily use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD and anxiety, along with elements of CBT and ACT. Together, we’ll work to help you gradually face fears, reduce compulsions (including mental ones), and build confidence in your ability to handle uncertainty and discomfort.
I'm an OCD and Anxiety specialist.
I primarily use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD and anxiety, along with elements of CBT and ACT. Together, we’ll work to help you gradually face fears, reduce compulsions (including mental ones), and build confidence in your ability to handle uncertainty and discomfort.
I work with individuals and families that experience a wide range of behavioral and emotional impairments, including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, stress management, PTSD, OCD and addictions.
Approaches I use are solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and holistic therapy. These techniques are used to help clients, gain awareness and acceptance of their true self, restore self-regulation, regain responsibility, and re-own their power and potential.
I work with individuals and families that experience a wide range of behavioral and emotional impairments, including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, stress management, PTSD, OCD and addictions.
Approaches I use are solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and holistic therapy. These techniques are used to help clients, gain awareness and acceptance of their true self, restore self-regulation, regain responsibility, and re-own their power and potential.
Does it feel like stress, anxiety, or depression are holding you back? Do you wish you felt differently but don't have a clear idea of what you want to change? I would be happy to work with you to help you address the current barriers that are keeping you from living the life you desire. Together, we will explore your stressors at a pace that is comfortable for you, pull from your personal strengths, and pinpoint the skills necessary to get you back to the lifestyle you want and deserve.
Does it feel like stress, anxiety, or depression are holding you back? Do you wish you felt differently but don't have a clear idea of what you want to change? I would be happy to work with you to help you address the current barriers that are keeping you from living the life you desire. Together, we will explore your stressors at a pace that is comfortable for you, pull from your personal strengths, and pinpoint the skills necessary to get you back to the lifestyle you want and deserve.
I specialize in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Borderline, OCD, Trauma, Crises, suicidal ideation, marital, relationships, children, Adults, LGBTQ, Anger
I have worked at Brylin Hospital, BestSelf, Endeavor, Restoration Society, Gateway Longview.
EMDR, Person Centered, CBT, Solution Focused, Exposure Therapy and DBT, are some of the Evidence Based therapies I utilize.
A lot of my clients have had bad experiences in therapy and I am thankful when they tell me “Joe you are the first who one who really listens”
I specialize in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Borderline, OCD, Trauma, Crises, suicidal ideation, marital, relationships, children, Adults, LGBTQ, Anger
I have worked at Brylin Hospital, BestSelf, Endeavor, Restoration Society, Gateway Longview.
EMDR, Person Centered, CBT, Solution Focused, Exposure Therapy and DBT, are some of the Evidence Based therapies I utilize.
A lot of my clients have had bad experiences in therapy and I am thankful when they tell me “Joe you are the first who one who really listens”
I am passionate about helping adolescents, individuals, families, and couples navigate challenges related to identity, relationships, and emotional regulation. I specialize in family dynamics, couples issues, and supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse. Having grown up with a narcissistic figure, I understand how these relationships can leave you questioning your reality and self-worth. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. In our work, we will rebuild your confidence, help you trust yourself again, and make sense of your experiences, including learning to “grey rock” to protect your peace.
I am passionate about helping adolescents, individuals, families, and couples navigate challenges related to identity, relationships, and emotional regulation. I specialize in family dynamics, couples issues, and supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse. Having grown up with a narcissistic figure, I understand how these relationships can leave you questioning your reality and self-worth. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. In our work, we will rebuild your confidence, help you trust yourself again, and make sense of your experiences, including learning to “grey rock” to protect your peace.
If you've spent time in traditional therapy, you've likely made valuable progress. But if talk, insight, and coping haven’t led to lasting change, it may be time for a different approach. I often work with clients who come from families where boundaries were unclear, emotions were misunderstood, connection felt conditional, or abuse was mistaken for love. These challenges run deep, creating patterns of reactivity, anxiety, depression, and painful relationship dynamics. By addressing the root cause, we break cycles of suffering and move beyond mere coping to true, lasting healing.
If you've spent time in traditional therapy, you've likely made valuable progress. But if talk, insight, and coping haven’t led to lasting change, it may be time for a different approach. I often work with clients who come from families where boundaries were unclear, emotions were misunderstood, connection felt conditional, or abuse was mistaken for love. These challenges run deep, creating patterns of reactivity, anxiety, depression, and painful relationship dynamics. By addressing the root cause, we break cycles of suffering and move beyond mere coping to true, lasting healing.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Hello, I've been a psychotherapist in private practice for over 45 years. That experience, coupled with earlier work in hospitals and clinics, means I have helped thousands of people, from seven to ninety years old, deal with just about every problem you can imagine. My practice is truly holistic, in that I not only consider your thoughts and feelings, but also your history, habits and lifestyle.
Hello, I've been a psychotherapist in private practice for over 45 years. That experience, coupled with earlier work in hospitals and clinics, means I have helped thousands of people, from seven to ninety years old, deal with just about every problem you can imagine. My practice is truly holistic, in that I not only consider your thoughts and feelings, but also your history, habits and lifestyle.
Feeling lost and like you don’t know where to turn? You’re in the right place. I work with adults who are struggling with a variety of issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, loss and grief, and relationship issues. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself and others. If you're seeking an empathetic, compassionate, and collaborative therapist who uses evidence-based techniques like EMDR and CBT, I can help. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your experiences, process difficult emotions, and develop healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges.
Feeling lost and like you don’t know where to turn? You’re in the right place. I work with adults who are struggling with a variety of issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, loss and grief, and relationship issues. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself and others. If you're seeking an empathetic, compassionate, and collaborative therapist who uses evidence-based techniques like EMDR and CBT, I can help. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your experiences, process difficult emotions, and develop healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges.
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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.
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.
Imagine being lost in a dark, foggy hedge maze, alone, confused, overwhelmed, unable to focus or remember where you were going, your thoughts a tangled mess. In the distance you see a figure approaching with a lantern, steady hand outstretched. I will be your guide through the your maze of intrusive and anxious thoughts towards a peaceful clearing and the direct pursuit of the life you want to live. Together we can mentally transplant you to a mindscape that allows you to grow; a safe place to untangle your thoughts, stretch your mind, and grow fearlessly.
Imagine being lost in a dark, foggy hedge maze, alone, confused, overwhelmed, unable to focus or remember where you were going, your thoughts a tangled mess. In the distance you see a figure approaching with a lantern, steady hand outstretched. I will be your guide through the your maze of intrusive and anxious thoughts towards a peaceful clearing and the direct pursuit of the life you want to live. Together we can mentally transplant you to a mindscape that allows you to grow; a safe place to untangle your thoughts, stretch your mind, and grow fearlessly.
If you are searching for a therapist who is dedicated to creating a safe space where any of life’s struggles are starting to feel too heavy, I can help. My goal is to create a supportive space where kids, teens, and adults feel understood, accepted, and empowered to grow. Whether it’s anxiety, trauma, emotion regulation, or behavioral concerns, I meet each client with curiosity, empathy, and practical tools tailored to their unique needs. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and EMDR. I would be happy to assist you in any way needed.
If you are searching for a therapist who is dedicated to creating a safe space where any of life’s struggles are starting to feel too heavy, I can help. My goal is to create a supportive space where kids, teens, and adults feel understood, accepted, and empowered to grow. Whether it’s anxiety, trauma, emotion regulation, or behavioral concerns, I meet each client with curiosity, empathy, and practical tools tailored to their unique needs. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and EMDR. I would be happy to assist you in any way needed.
At the heart of On Living Psychotherapy is an invitation to explore what a meaningful life looks like, for you. It’s common to become separated from your own life, moving on autopilot, trying to accomplish what you believe you should be doing. You may find yourself comparing your life to others and feeling as though you’re not doing things well enough, without noticing how deeply incomparable your life is. Over time, this can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, from others, and from the sense of aliveness that makes life feel meaningful.
At the heart of On Living Psychotherapy is an invitation to explore what a meaningful life looks like, for you. It’s common to become separated from your own life, moving on autopilot, trying to accomplish what you believe you should be doing. You may find yourself comparing your life to others and feeling as though you’re not doing things well enough, without noticing how deeply incomparable your life is. Over time, this can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, from others, and from the sense of aliveness that makes life feel meaningful.
I have helped many successfully navigate and improve Anxiety, Depression, OCD, loss or Trauma, Dysfunctional/Toxic relationships, Divorce, Custody issues, Spectrum / NeuroDivergence.
My 14 years in Buddhist Japan shapes how I practice 'true' mindfulness' : better thoughts & awareness. I also combine CBT, DBT, SFT, EFT and Exposure therapy, and other evidenced therapies that may be needed. We will explore the deeper nuances of your challenges, then actively use the best fit of psychological skills. I also do DSM diagnostic evaluations.
I have helped many successfully navigate and improve Anxiety, Depression, OCD, loss or Trauma, Dysfunctional/Toxic relationships, Divorce, Custody issues, Spectrum / NeuroDivergence.
My 14 years in Buddhist Japan shapes how I practice 'true' mindfulness' : better thoughts & awareness. I also combine CBT, DBT, SFT, EFT and Exposure therapy, and other evidenced therapies that may be needed. We will explore the deeper nuances of your challenges, then actively use the best fit of psychological skills. I also do DSM diagnostic evaluations.
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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.