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Esther Reidler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21093
I am a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist skilled in providing individual and family therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. Areas of expertise include Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness based interventions to treat anxiety disorders such as OCD, Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, Social Anxiety, and Panic. I also have specialized training in treating Trauma and use Motivational Interviewing to help people develop motivation to make meaningful changes. Other specialties include parent training, child behavior management, and school intervention. I use evidence-based practices to help you achieve lasting growth.
I am a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist skilled in providing individual and family therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. Areas of expertise include Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness based interventions to treat anxiety disorders such as OCD, Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, Social Anxiety, and Panic. I also have specialized training in treating Trauma and use Motivational Interviewing to help people develop motivation to make meaningful changes. Other specialties include parent training, child behavior management, and school intervention. I use evidence-based practices to help you achieve lasting growth.
(201) 335-0847 View (201) 335-0847
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Darby L Burman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Lutherville, MD 21093
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, family issues, the effects of trauma or life transitions, I can provide a safe and compassionate environment where we can work collaboratively toward your identified goals. We can work with your personnel strengths to create positive change. I utilize EMDR, cognitive behaviorial therapy, solution focused therapy, as well as mindfullness techniques.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, family issues, the effects of trauma or life transitions, I can provide a safe and compassionate environment where we can work collaboratively toward your identified goals. We can work with your personnel strengths to create positive change. I utilize EMDR, cognitive behaviorial therapy, solution focused therapy, as well as mindfullness techniques.
(410) 695-3714 View (410) 695-3714
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Robert Castle
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21094  (Online Only)
Meaningful personal growth and self-efficacy can be realized by any person, couple or family in the face of personal challenges. These can be internal (despair, depression, grief, anger, or anxiety), external (lack of supportive relationships, disharmony), and interactive (blaming, perceptions and reciprocal reactions to each other's behaviors). How well you manage to cope, survive and eventually thrive in the midst of these challenges can be aided by establishing a genuine collaboration with a competent therapist. Teletherapy makes it even easier to select and engage with a licensed counselor who fits your particular needs.
Meaningful personal growth and self-efficacy can be realized by any person, couple or family in the face of personal challenges. These can be internal (despair, depression, grief, anger, or anxiety), external (lack of supportive relationships, disharmony), and interactive (blaming, perceptions and reciprocal reactions to each other's behaviors). How well you manage to cope, survive and eventually thrive in the midst of these challenges can be aided by establishing a genuine collaboration with a competent therapist. Teletherapy makes it even easier to select and engage with a licensed counselor who fits your particular needs.
(410) 702-5138 View (410) 702-5138
Photo of Maria T Slodzinski, Psychologist in Lutherville, MD
Maria T Slodzinski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lutherville, MD 21093  (Online Only)
Navigating through life in the current social and cultural climate has become quite challenging. To some, this may be mildly stressful and to others, this may adversely impact their ability to enjoy life and reach their personal goals. You may experience chronic dissatisfaction with your life or experience chronic depression, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, lack of motivation, guilt, substance abuse, helplessness, hopeless, and even thoughts of ending your life.
Navigating through life in the current social and cultural climate has become quite challenging. To some, this may be mildly stressful and to others, this may adversely impact their ability to enjoy life and reach their personal goals. You may experience chronic dissatisfaction with your life or experience chronic depression, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, lack of motivation, guilt, substance abuse, helplessness, hopeless, and even thoughts of ending your life.
(410) 849-6253 View (410) 849-6253
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Psychology Consultants Associated
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lutherville, MD 21093
PCA is a group practice that has been providing mental health treatment in the Baltimore area for over 40 years. Our staff of psychologists and counselors can work with a very wide range of disorders and demographics while providing exceptional therapy, testing/assessment, or evaluations that you or your family may need. We have male and female providers and accept almost all insurance plans. **WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR IN-PERSON AND TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS. ALL OF OUR STAFF ARE FULLY VACCINATED.**
PCA is a group practice that has been providing mental health treatment in the Baltimore area for over 40 years. Our staff of psychologists and counselors can work with a very wide range of disorders and demographics while providing exceptional therapy, testing/assessment, or evaluations that you or your family may need. We have male and female providers and accept almost all insurance plans. **WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR IN-PERSON AND TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS. ALL OF OUR STAFF ARE FULLY VACCINATED.**
(410) 777-5920 View (410) 777-5920
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Mimi Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21093
Are you having difficulties with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, or intimate relationships? I work with adults ages 18 to 100 who are experiencing problems and life stressors interfering with work,; relationships, family or friends. Many of these issues involve these symptoms. I can help by working with you to achieve a happier quality of life and improved communications. I use a variety of approaches to fit each client. I occasionally use humor in sessions when appropriate. :
Are you having difficulties with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, or intimate relationships? I work with adults ages 18 to 100 who are experiencing problems and life stressors interfering with work,; relationships, family or friends. Many of these issues involve these symptoms. I can help by working with you to achieve a happier quality of life and improved communications. I use a variety of approaches to fit each client. I occasionally use humor in sessions when appropriate. :
(443) 334-8751 View (443) 334-8751
Photo of Gabriel Newman, Psychologist in Lutherville, MD
Gabriel Newman
Psychologist, PhD, CNutr, BCIA, ABDA
Verified Verified
Lutherville, MD 21093
Not all therapists are able to support you fully when medical or other conditions have caused cognitive decline. This is my specialty. Having worked closely with neurologists, radiologists and many other medical specialties, I can offer you neuropsyc or psych evaluations and brain maps that shed light on problems, and create a treatment plan that really makes a difference. We've helped folks with brain injury or general concerns for cognition, restore memory and attention skills, get to better thinking and reasoning, and enhanced joy in life. I go beyond the limits where others stopped, because rehabilitating brains is my passion.
Not all therapists are able to support you fully when medical or other conditions have caused cognitive decline. This is my specialty. Having worked closely with neurologists, radiologists and many other medical specialties, I can offer you neuropsyc or psych evaluations and brain maps that shed light on problems, and create a treatment plan that really makes a difference. We've helped folks with brain injury or general concerns for cognition, restore memory and attention skills, get to better thinking and reasoning, and enhanced joy in life. I go beyond the limits where others stopped, because rehabilitating brains is my passion.
(410) 346-5664 View (410) 346-5664
Photo of Tanya M. Morrel, Psychologist in Lutherville, MD
Tanya M. Morrel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21094
My experiences both in and out of the work setting are fairly broad so I feel I can address most issues clients present with. My style is engaging and supportive. I view our relationship as a partnership. I will spend the majority of our first sessions together listening to get to know you better. I believe that everything in our lives is interrelated, so at times I may let our focus move to whatever is particularly troubling to you that day. At other times, I may focus you back on the current problem we are trying to solve.
My experiences both in and out of the work setting are fairly broad so I feel I can address most issues clients present with. My style is engaging and supportive. I view our relationship as a partnership. I will spend the majority of our first sessions together listening to get to know you better. I believe that everything in our lives is interrelated, so at times I may let our focus move to whatever is particularly troubling to you that day. At other times, I may focus you back on the current problem we are trying to solve.
(443) 722-6700 View (443) 722-6700
Photo of Dina Josif Block in Lutherville, MD
Dina Josif Block
MS, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lutherville, MD 21093
I am a Psycho/Behavioral Therapist with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals and couples who are suffering from health and mental issues. I trained at both Johns Hopkins psychiatry department and McGill university center for cognition and medicine. In the last couple of year I focus on helping those suffering from chronic pain,depression, anxiety cognitive disorders, eating disorders, weight management and career counselling. I am a Cognitive Therapist and I believe that people have a choice, they can change their behavior, their thought process, learn to move forward and acquire hope.
I am a Psycho/Behavioral Therapist with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals and couples who are suffering from health and mental issues. I trained at both Johns Hopkins psychiatry department and McGill university center for cognition and medicine. In the last couple of year I focus on helping those suffering from chronic pain,depression, anxiety cognitive disorders, eating disorders, weight management and career counselling. I am a Cognitive Therapist and I believe that people have a choice, they can change their behavior, their thought process, learn to move forward and acquire hope.
(410) 567-0226 View (410) 567-0226
Photo of Kate Bagli, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lutherville, MD
Kate Bagli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21093
I own two private practices in Towson and have been practicing therapy in the area for 22 years. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, grief, PTSD, postpartum depression, couples counseling. I work with adolescents 16 and older, adults and couples.
I own two private practices in Towson and have been practicing therapy in the area for 22 years. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, grief, PTSD, postpartum depression, couples counseling. I work with adolescents 16 and older, adults and couples.
(410) 847-2431 View (410) 847-2431
Photo of PsychCare Psychological Services LLC, Psychologist in Lutherville, MD
PsychCare Psychological Services LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21093
At PsychCare, our staff has successfully helped many individuals and couples resolve a wide variety of personal concerns both through psychotherapy and psychological and educational evaluations. The staff at PsychCare in Baltimore, MD, brings decades of experience in specialized areas of treatment and assessment, such as couples counseling, alcohol abuse treatment, and psychological evaluations and forensic psychological services.
At PsychCare, our staff has successfully helped many individuals and couples resolve a wide variety of personal concerns both through psychotherapy and psychological and educational evaluations. The staff at PsychCare in Baltimore, MD, brings decades of experience in specialized areas of treatment and assessment, such as couples counseling, alcohol abuse treatment, and psychological evaluations and forensic psychological services.
(410) 505-8244 View (410) 505-8244

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Photo of Ovadia Golfeiz - Ocd And Anxiety Treatment, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lutherville, MD
Ovadia Golfeiz - Ocd And Anxiety Treatment
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093
I can help with harm and violent OCD, contamination OCD, Just right/perfectionism OCD, relationship OCD, religious/scrupulosity OCD, symmetry OCD, sexual orientation OCD, existential OCD, sensimotor OCD, pedophilia OCD, suicidal OCD, or health anxiety.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. Anxiety can be significantly disabling and negatively impact our mood and quality of life. It's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression. You are tired of experiencing symptoms of anxiety including intrusive, racing, and ruminative thoughts that seemingly don’t stop, feeling on constant edge, and worrying all the time. You may also feel anxiety present itself as uncomfortable sensations in your body. You, however, have already made the most courageous step which is to look for a solution.
I can help with harm and violent OCD, contamination OCD, Just right/perfectionism OCD, relationship OCD, religious/scrupulosity OCD, symmetry OCD, sexual orientation OCD, existential OCD, sensimotor OCD, pedophilia OCD, suicidal OCD, or health anxiety.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. Anxiety can be significantly disabling and negatively impact our mood and quality of life. It's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression. You are tired of experiencing symptoms of anxiety including intrusive, racing, and ruminative thoughts that seemingly don’t stop, feeling on constant edge, and worrying all the time. You may also feel anxiety present itself as uncomfortable sensations in your body. You, however, have already made the most courageous step which is to look for a solution.
(443) 733-6068 View (443) 733-6068
Photo of Shane Hebeisen, Counselor in Lutherville, MD
Shane Hebeisen
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
I also am trained in Exposure-Response Prevention for OCD and social anxiety.
I am here to be a support for those who are tired of feeling the influence of anxiety in their daily life. I hope to support those who are distressed by intrusive thoughts and the related compulsive behaviors that are running their every day lives. I hope to help those who struggle to socialize because of intense fear of rejection, embarassment, or judgement.
I also am trained in Exposure-Response Prevention for OCD and social anxiety.
I am here to be a support for those who are tired of feeling the influence of anxiety in their daily life. I hope to support those who are distressed by intrusive thoughts and the related compulsive behaviors that are running their every day lives. I hope to help those who struggle to socialize because of intense fear of rejection, embarassment, or judgement.
(443) 232-0352 View (443) 232-0352
Photo of Amy Rabinove, Psychologist in Lutherville, MD
Amy Rabinove
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204  (Online Only)
I work with older adolescents (17+) and adults who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety, trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling), compulsive skin picking, body dysmorphic disorder, and depression.
Are you anxious or depressed? Is anxiety or depression interfering with your life? Anxiety and depression can be paralyzing and may prevent you from living the kind of life that you seek. Typical coping strategies may provide limited but not lasting relief. I can help you to identify, modify, eliminate or manage the behaviors and beliefs that fuel anxiety and mood disorders. By learning a new set of skills, you can pursue the life you desire free from the burdens that have held you back.
I work with older adolescents (17+) and adults who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety, trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling), compulsive skin picking, body dysmorphic disorder, and depression.
Are you anxious or depressed? Is anxiety or depression interfering with your life? Anxiety and depression can be paralyzing and may prevent you from living the kind of life that you seek. Typical coping strategies may provide limited but not lasting relief. I can help you to identify, modify, eliminate or manage the behaviors and beliefs that fuel anxiety and mood disorders. By learning a new set of skills, you can pursue the life you desire free from the burdens that have held you back.
(443) 965-9153 View (443) 965-9153
Photo of Rachel Bacon, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lutherville, MD
Rachel Bacon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Specializing in the treatment of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive related disorders, I work with clients presenting with Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobia, Tic and Tourette Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, BFRBs (body focused repetitive disorders) and trauma and stress-related disorders. I provide an evidenced based approach utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Specializing in the treatment of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive related disorders, I work with clients presenting with Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobia, Tic and Tourette Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, BFRBs (body focused repetitive disorders) and trauma and stress-related disorders. I provide an evidenced based approach utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
(410) 216-5933 View (410) 216-5933
Photo of Joey Sheffield, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lutherville, MD
Joey Sheffield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
suffering from harm and violent OCD, contamination OCD, Just right/perfectionism OCD, relationship OCD, religious/scrupulosity OCD, symmetry OCD, sexual orientation OCD, existential OCD, sensimotor OCD, pedophilia OCD, suicidal OCD, or health anxiety, let’s work together as a team to quit giving your intrusive thoughts meaning and live a happier life.
Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone that’s been in your shoes, there is hope and recovery to overcome OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing
suffering from harm and violent OCD, contamination OCD, Just right/perfectionism OCD, relationship OCD, religious/scrupulosity OCD, symmetry OCD, sexual orientation OCD, existential OCD, sensimotor OCD, pedophilia OCD, suicidal OCD, or health anxiety, let’s work together as a team to quit giving your intrusive thoughts meaning and live a happier life.
Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone that’s been in your shoes, there is hope and recovery to overcome OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing
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Chelsea Goody
Counselor, BS, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
Chelsea’s professional interests include trauma, OCD, hoarding, anxiety disorders, chronic illness, psychosis, and group work.
Chelsea specializes in working with individuals with Anxiety Spectrum Disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Hoarding Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in addition to many other diagnoses. Chelsea has extensive experience working with young children, adolescents, and adults and works to individualize treatment to fit the needs of each unique client.
Chelsea’s professional interests include trauma, OCD, hoarding, anxiety disorders, chronic illness, psychosis, and group work.
Chelsea specializes in working with individuals with Anxiety Spectrum Disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Hoarding Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in addition to many other diagnoses. Chelsea has extensive experience working with young children, adolescents, and adults and works to individualize treatment to fit the needs of each unique client.
(443) 789-7991 View (443) 789-7991
Photo of Andrea G. Batton, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Lutherville, MD
Andrea G. Batton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
Our areas of expertise include: Anxiety Disorders (Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety, Illness Anxiety); Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders (OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding, Trichotillomania, Excoriation); Tourette's & Tic Disorders; Trauma-& Stressor-Related Disorders (PTSD, Acute Stress, Adjustment Disorders).
The Maryland Anxiety Center offers state-of-the-art psychological services for individuals struggling with anxiety and related problems. We specialize in the treatment of such conditions from a cognitive behavioral perspective. Research shows that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment for anxiety and related disorders. Therapists at The Maryland Anxiety Center have extensive training in CBT and cutting-edge treatments to help individuals gain freedom from worries, anxieties and fears. Our goal at The Maryland Anxiety Center is to work collaboratively with patients to help them live full and productive lives.
Our areas of expertise include: Anxiety Disorders (Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety, Illness Anxiety); Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders (OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding, Trichotillomania, Excoriation); Tourette's & Tic Disorders; Trauma-& Stressor-Related Disorders (PTSD, Acute Stress, Adjustment Disorders).
The Maryland Anxiety Center offers state-of-the-art psychological services for individuals struggling with anxiety and related problems. We specialize in the treatment of such conditions from a cognitive behavioral perspective. Research shows that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment for anxiety and related disorders. Therapists at The Maryland Anxiety Center have extensive training in CBT and cutting-edge treatments to help individuals gain freedom from worries, anxieties and fears. Our goal at The Maryland Anxiety Center is to work collaboratively with patients to help them live full and productive lives.
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Grace Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ruxton, MD 21204
I specialize in working with people of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, and trauma. In addition to this, I specialize in working with people of all ages who are questioning their gender or sexual orientation. Through gender affirming care, I hope to validate and empower you to feel comfortable being your truest self. As a therapist, I tailor my practice and treatment approach to each individual and family, while working to meet my clients where they are. I believe that providing a safe and welcoming space for my clients is essential to the therapeutic process, and promotes emotional growth and change.
I specialize in working with people of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, and trauma. In addition to this, I specialize in working with people of all ages who are questioning their gender or sexual orientation. Through gender affirming care, I hope to validate and empower you to feel comfortable being your truest self. As a therapist, I tailor my practice and treatment approach to each individual and family, while working to meet my clients where they are. I believe that providing a safe and welcoming space for my clients is essential to the therapeutic process, and promotes emotional growth and change.
(443) 232-1698 View (443) 232-1698
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Angana Cash- Ocd And Anxiety Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093
I can help with harm and violent OCD, contamination OCD, Just right/perfectionism OCD, relationship OCD, religious/scrupulosity OCD, symmetry OCD, sexual orientation OCD, existential OCD, sensimotor OCD, pedophilia OCD, suicidal OCD, or health anxiety.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. Anxiety can be significantly disabling and negatively impact our mood and quality of life. It's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression. You are tired of experiencing symptoms of anxiety including intrusive, racing, and ruminative thoughts that seemingly don’t stop, feeling on constant edge, and worrying all the time. You may also feel anxiety present itself as uncomfortable sensations in your body. You, however, have already made the most courageous step which is to look for a solution.
I can help with harm and violent OCD, contamination OCD, Just right/perfectionism OCD, relationship OCD, religious/scrupulosity OCD, symmetry OCD, sexual orientation OCD, existential OCD, sensimotor OCD, pedophilia OCD, suicidal OCD, or health anxiety.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. Anxiety can be significantly disabling and negatively impact our mood and quality of life. It's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression. You are tired of experiencing symptoms of anxiety including intrusive, racing, and ruminative thoughts that seemingly don’t stop, feeling on constant edge, and worrying all the time. You may also feel anxiety present itself as uncomfortable sensations in your body. You, however, have already made the most courageous step which is to look for a solution.
(443) 390-7598 View (443) 390-7598

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.