Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in 02190
Dane Carlo Ripellino
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02190
Anxiety, depression, chronic pain and illness, grief, losses (spouses, children, parents, pets), substance struggles,aging, relationship struggles, ADHD, OCD, traumas, LGBT issues, existential issues, spiritual growth.
There is no real ‘cure’ for being a human being. But in therapy, there can be support, exploration and development of skills that let us live a more meaningful and manageable life. Perspective of another, more objective person, can help. When you are in the movie, you can't watch it.
Anxiety, depression, chronic pain and illness, grief, losses (spouses, children, parents, pets), substance struggles,aging, relationship struggles, ADHD, OCD, traumas, LGBT issues, existential issues, spiritual growth.
There is no real ‘cure’ for being a human being. But in therapy, there can be support, exploration and development of skills that let us live a more meaningful and manageable life. Perspective of another, more objective person, can help. When you are in the movie, you can't watch it.
Doreen Draheim
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Weymouth, MA 02190
Do you find yourself searching for that something somewhere that is going to magically make it all better? Do you find yourself saying “if only” & “but why?” No need to go looking somewhere else! You already have this ability inside of you. You just need help finding it. Asking for help is hard. You’ve taken the first step by searching here. In our hurry to get somewhere better we bypass one of the most important steps. Owning & accepting what is true for us right now in this moment.
Do you find yourself searching for that something somewhere that is going to magically make it all better? Do you find yourself saying “if only” & “but why?” No need to go looking somewhere else! You already have this ability inside of you. You just need help finding it. Asking for help is hard. You’ve taken the first step by searching here. In our hurry to get somewhere better we bypass one of the most important steps. Owning & accepting what is true for us right now in this moment.
New Directions Counseling Center
Counselor, RN, LMHC
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02190
New Directions Counseling Center provides a welcoming, comfortable, confidential atmosphere. Our team consists of 8 therapists with various specialties and many years of collective experience. We offer traditional and Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Issues addressed include: depression, anxiety, stress management, elder issues, loss and grief, addiction (including substance, exercise, and computer) relapse prevention, codependency, ACOA, parenting issues, child growth and development, pregnancy loss, infertility, postpartum depression, trauma, loss of vision, men's issues, job loss and more.
New Directions Counseling Center provides a welcoming, comfortable, confidential atmosphere. Our team consists of 8 therapists with various specialties and many years of collective experience. We offer traditional and Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Issues addressed include: depression, anxiety, stress management, elder issues, loss and grief, addiction (including substance, exercise, and computer) relapse prevention, codependency, ACOA, parenting issues, child growth and development, pregnancy loss, infertility, postpartum depression, trauma, loss of vision, men's issues, job loss and more.
Daniel Mclaughlin
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02190
Daniel has experience providing therapy in individual and group settings across the lifespan. Daniel provides evidence-based treatment to adults. His specialty areas include anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, trauma-related disorders, and adjustment disorders. Daniel utilizes numerous modalities in his work, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic, and Motivational Interviewing.
Daniel has experience providing therapy in individual and group settings across the lifespan. Daniel provides evidence-based treatment to adults. His specialty areas include anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, trauma-related disorders, and adjustment disorders. Daniel utilizes numerous modalities in his work, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic, and Motivational Interviewing.
Lauren Posner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02190
Lauren Posner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2022. Lauren believes authentic rapport-building is the first step to any therapeutic relationship. She uses a strengths-based approach to view her clients as people capable of healing and living full lives. When clients come to therapy feeling lost or stuck, Lauren sees her role as a collaborator and gentle guide. She utilizes a lot of humor in her work with clients to create an informal and relaxed space.
Lauren Posner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2022. Lauren believes authentic rapport-building is the first step to any therapeutic relationship. She uses a strengths-based approach to view her clients as people capable of healing and living full lives. When clients come to therapy feeling lost or stuck, Lauren sees her role as a collaborator and gentle guide. She utilizes a lot of humor in her work with clients to create an informal and relaxed space.
Rynn MacHardy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02190
Rynn MacHardy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2019. Rynn is a clinician who identifies as transgender and queer and can offer a safe space and understanding for individuals that identify as LGBTQIA. They also specialize in working on depression, anxiety, trauma, body positivity, kink/BDSM awareness, disability navigation, and more. Outside of work, Rynn enjoys participating in activities with Pride Sports, such as dodgeball, singing at Queeraoke with friends, watching movies, binging Star Trek, and baking gluten-free goodies.
Rynn MacHardy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2019. Rynn is a clinician who identifies as transgender and queer and can offer a safe space and understanding for individuals that identify as LGBTQIA. They also specialize in working on depression, anxiety, trauma, body positivity, kink/BDSM awareness, disability navigation, and more. Outside of work, Rynn enjoys participating in activities with Pride Sports, such as dodgeball, singing at Queeraoke with friends, watching movies, binging Star Trek, and baking gluten-free goodies.
Amanda Messinger
Counselor, MA, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weymouth, MA 02190
As a mental health provider, I have been practicing for roughly twelve years in both urban and rural communities. I primarily provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults, with a wide range of different experiences and needs. I am skilled in working with symptoms including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, life transitions, and mood disorders. I also have specialized training in perinatal mood disorders as well as substance use disorders. I have unlimited access to resources, particularly within the addiction and recovery communities for both struggling individuals and/or their loved ones.
As a mental health provider, I have been practicing for roughly twelve years in both urban and rural communities. I primarily provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults, with a wide range of different experiences and needs. I am skilled in working with symptoms including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, life transitions, and mood disorders. I also have specialized training in perinatal mood disorders as well as substance use disorders. I have unlimited access to resources, particularly within the addiction and recovery communities for both struggling individuals and/or their loved ones.
Michaela Ferro
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02190 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
*Teletherapy Only* *Not Accepting Insurance* “Children do well if they can. If they can’t we adults need to figure out what’s getting in the way, so we can help” – Dr. Ross Greene. Often times factors impact children and families and their ability to thrive, or do their best. Through my integrative approach, I support children and families to recognize their strengths, navigate struggles, and work cohesively. In sessions I utilize play based approaches, DIRFloor time, art & talk therapy creating a comfortable, positive, and supportive collaboration.
*Teletherapy Only* *Not Accepting Insurance* “Children do well if they can. If they can’t we adults need to figure out what’s getting in the way, so we can help” – Dr. Ross Greene. Often times factors impact children and families and their ability to thrive, or do their best. Through my integrative approach, I support children and families to recognize their strengths, navigate struggles, and work cohesively. In sessions I utilize play based approaches, DIRFloor time, art & talk therapy creating a comfortable, positive, and supportive collaboration.
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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.