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Alyssa N Keegan
Counselor, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
Are you finding that life is difficult to cope with due to lack of control of your emotions? I have a special interest in working with people who experience OCD, anxiety and ADHD. I will create a space where you can be your genuine self while feeling unjudged. Maybe you are unsure what your genuine self is, if so then our space can be the perfect start to discovering it. I know that being vulnerable can be difficult however through therapy, you do not need to face it alone. While beginning this journey of understanding I will guide you in the exploration of yourself as well as help you find acceptance and compassion.
Are you finding that life is difficult to cope with due to lack of control of your emotions? I have a special interest in working with people who experience OCD, anxiety and ADHD. I will create a space where you can be your genuine self while feeling unjudged. Maybe you are unsure what your genuine self is, if so then our space can be the perfect start to discovering it. I know that being vulnerable can be difficult however through therapy, you do not need to face it alone. While beginning this journey of understanding I will guide you in the exploration of yourself as well as help you find acceptance and compassion.
(347) 338-6746 View (347) 338-6746
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Alice Sounthala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10601  (Online Only)
I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, OCD, suicide, addiction & substance use disorders, sexual identity & gender identity-related issues, as well as race-related stress.
I believe my background as a female of a minority race, and the daughter of immigrants helps me see individuals in a nonjudgmental space informed by a social justice lens. My upbringing, education, and work experience combine for a unique level of appreciation and understanding that helps me connect with people on a more intimate level. My clinical approach is client centered and strengths based, meaning I will meet you where you are at in terms of readiness for change, while also therapeutically challenging you by helping you access your unique strengths and abilities. I will tailor the therapy to what is most supportive to you.
I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, OCD, suicide, addiction & substance use disorders, sexual identity & gender identity-related issues, as well as race-related stress.
I believe my background as a female of a minority race, and the daughter of immigrants helps me see individuals in a nonjudgmental space informed by a social justice lens. My upbringing, education, and work experience combine for a unique level of appreciation and understanding that helps me connect with people on a more intimate level. My clinical approach is client centered and strengths based, meaning I will meet you where you are at in terms of readiness for change, while also therapeutically challenging you by helping you access your unique strengths and abilities. I will tailor the therapy to what is most supportive to you.
(914) 298-6041 View (914) 298-6041
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Mental Health Counseling Services of Manhattan
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
The therapist's at our center offer a focus in evidence based approached to therapy including CBT, and strength based, solution focused work. The center specialized in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety spectrum disorders, self esteem challenges, school/work based issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and people with T1D. The practice works with children, adolescents, teenagers, young adults and college students as well people navigating work related stress. Additional specialties of our clinicians include DBT, addiction recovery treatment, art therapy, and more.
The therapist's at our center offer a focus in evidence based approached to therapy including CBT, and strength based, solution focused work. The center specialized in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety spectrum disorders, self esteem challenges, school/work based issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and people with T1D. The practice works with children, adolescents, teenagers, young adults and college students as well people navigating work related stress. Additional specialties of our clinicians include DBT, addiction recovery treatment, art therapy, and more.
(646) 759-0938 View (646) 759-0938
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Maria Angela Rodriguez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10012
Glad you're here! :) Perhaps your mind is caught in an endless loop, trying to make sense of everything. Even life’s uncertainties and contradictions (while juggling multiple roles) might be making your journey of self-discovery quite challenging. You might find yourself struggling with anxiety, OCD, relationship conflicts, depression, mood concerns, life transitions, sexuality, or trauma. Within these complexities and challenges, I offer a guiding light. I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples overcome difficulties by increasing self-awareness while exploring and reflecting upon their unique identities and experiences.
Glad you're here! :) Perhaps your mind is caught in an endless loop, trying to make sense of everything. Even life’s uncertainties and contradictions (while juggling multiple roles) might be making your journey of self-discovery quite challenging. You might find yourself struggling with anxiety, OCD, relationship conflicts, depression, mood concerns, life transitions, sexuality, or trauma. Within these complexities and challenges, I offer a guiding light. I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples overcome difficulties by increasing self-awareness while exploring and reflecting upon their unique identities and experiences.
(646) 916-5567 View (646) 916-5567
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Francesco Mazzetti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10003
Some specific areas of expertise include but are not limited to: relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, identity, stress, anxiety, OCD, addiction (substance use and gaming/internet), survivors of trauma, and depression.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Manhattan near Union Square. I specialize in individual therapy for adults. Therapy provides a safe and nurturing environment that fosters growth, understanding, and resilience. Folks use therapy to enhance both their personal and professional lives. I have been practicing for over a decade and deeply enjoy working with each of my clients. My desire is to cultivate a genuine relationship to help move you towards well-being and fulfillment. My approach is often described as warm, collaborative, and compassionate.
Some specific areas of expertise include but are not limited to: relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, identity, stress, anxiety, OCD, addiction (substance use and gaming/internet), survivors of trauma, and depression.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Manhattan near Union Square. I specialize in individual therapy for adults. Therapy provides a safe and nurturing environment that fosters growth, understanding, and resilience. Folks use therapy to enhance both their personal and professional lives. I have been practicing for over a decade and deeply enjoy working with each of my clients. My desire is to cultivate a genuine relationship to help move you towards well-being and fulfillment. My approach is often described as warm, collaborative, and compassionate.
(917) 933-3598 View (917) 933-3598
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Leon Garber
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
My practice consists of helping my clients become more effective actors in their lives. In the service of these goals, I teach them how to become better critical thinkers, (working together on creating healthy beliefs about themselves, others, and their environments), providing the mental tools required for emotional regulation and a fulfilling life. Additionally, we work together on understanding the past and present sources of troublesome behaviors and reducing them; this approach is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. And, I specialize in a form of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), used to treat OCD.
My practice consists of helping my clients become more effective actors in their lives. In the service of these goals, I teach them how to become better critical thinkers, (working together on creating healthy beliefs about themselves, others, and their environments), providing the mental tools required for emotional regulation and a fulfilling life. Additionally, we work together on understanding the past and present sources of troublesome behaviors and reducing them; this approach is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. And, I specialize in a form of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), used to treat OCD.
(332) 334-8950 View (332) 334-8950
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Dr. Elise (Bourgeois-) Munoz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, MA, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10601
As a compassionate, CBT therapist with over 15 years of experience, I feel privileged to have helped many individuals of all ages recover from anxiety, panic disorder, OCD and depression.
At Feeling Good Psychotherapy, we care deeply about the individuals who come to us with a desire to feel more happiness in their lives. For Aristotle, the most notable of the metaphysical philosophers, happiness is the highest desire and ambition of all human beings. The ancient Greeks also believed happiness is attainable; something one cultivates within oneself, and this 2000-year-old approach to enlightenment is strikingly similar to a new scientifically-proven therapeutic approach called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
As a compassionate, CBT therapist with over 15 years of experience, I feel privileged to have helped many individuals of all ages recover from anxiety, panic disorder, OCD and depression.
At Feeling Good Psychotherapy, we care deeply about the individuals who come to us with a desire to feel more happiness in their lives. For Aristotle, the most notable of the metaphysical philosophers, happiness is the highest desire and ambition of all human beings. The ancient Greeks also believed happiness is attainable; something one cultivates within oneself, and this 2000-year-old approach to enlightenment is strikingly similar to a new scientifically-proven therapeutic approach called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
(914) 768-4843 View (914) 768-4843
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Mak Morin
Art Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Mak Morin, LCAT (they/them) is a trauma-informed, liberation-focused, and person-centered drama therapist. Mak has specific expertise working with LGBTQ young people and adults struggling with obsessive-compulsive symptoms and disorders (OCD), integrating empirically-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERPT) approaches to OCD treatment with creative arts methodologies.
Mak Morin, LCAT (they/them) is a trauma-informed, liberation-focused, and person-centered drama therapist. Mak has specific expertise working with LGBTQ young people and adults struggling with obsessive-compulsive symptoms and disorders (OCD), integrating empirically-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERPT) approaches to OCD treatment with creative arts methodologies.
(332) 895-6598 View (332) 895-6598
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Julia Masters
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
I have completed specialized coursework in CBT for Anxiety and CBT for Chronic Pain at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and attended the IOCDF Annual OCD Conference for multiple years.
We can never prepare for everything that life will throw at us. However, we can learn strategies to better help us change what is within our control and cope with what isn’t. Being vulnerable is scary – whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’ve been before. I want to ensure that you feel comfortable, and I strive to provide an empathic, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where we can comfortably explore what you are wrestling with and your goals. I believe that a positive client-therapist relationship built on mutual respect and honesty is essential for effective intervention and meaningful growth.
I have completed specialized coursework in CBT for Anxiety and CBT for Chronic Pain at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and attended the IOCDF Annual OCD Conference for multiple years.
We can never prepare for everything that life will throw at us. However, we can learn strategies to better help us change what is within our control and cope with what isn’t. Being vulnerable is scary – whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’ve been before. I want to ensure that you feel comfortable, and I strive to provide an empathic, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where we can comfortably explore what you are wrestling with and your goals. I believe that a positive client-therapist relationship built on mutual respect and honesty is essential for effective intervention and meaningful growth.
(332) 330-3930 View (332) 330-3930
Photo of Carly Cohen, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in New York
Carly Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, A-CBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
Life is unpredictable and oftentimes the only constant we have is ourselves. Through therapy, I hope to provide you with an expansive toolbox so you can be best prepared for any situation that comes your way. With these tools, I believe you can be an even more successful version of yourself. I am a cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapist specializing in individual, couples, and group therapy for people facing various challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, negative thought and behavioral patterns, and more.
Life is unpredictable and oftentimes the only constant we have is ourselves. Through therapy, I hope to provide you with an expansive toolbox so you can be best prepared for any situation that comes your way. With these tools, I believe you can be an even more successful version of yourself. I am a cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapist specializing in individual, couples, and group therapy for people facing various challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, negative thought and behavioral patterns, and more.
(833) 984-2535 View (833) 984-2535
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Beth M. Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Bronxville, NY 10708  (Online Only)
My private practice include clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD and other mental health challenges. I help couples and families with conflictual relationships and complicated bereavement. I work with college students/emerging adults in acute distress, first break psychosis, suicide attempts, accidental overdoses and panic attacks. I have significant experience with eldercare planning and grief counseling.
My private practice include clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD and other mental health challenges. I help couples and families with conflictual relationships and complicated bereavement. I work with college students/emerging adults in acute distress, first break psychosis, suicide attempts, accidental overdoses and panic attacks. I have significant experience with eldercare planning and grief counseling.
(347) 801-7198 View (347) 801-7198
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John Kane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10018
I am social worker who obtained his MSW from Fordham University and have a wealth of experience in healthcare, as a coach, mentor, and educator. I enjoy using a collaborative, holistic, strengths-based approach with clients that helps identify solutions that work for them. I work with adults, children, and families withing diverse communites. I also have previous experience in business and coaching/mentoring children. My areas of focus are anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, personality disorders, family/relationships/marital challenges, and life transitions/adjustments/teen challenges.
I am social worker who obtained his MSW from Fordham University and have a wealth of experience in healthcare, as a coach, mentor, and educator. I enjoy using a collaborative, holistic, strengths-based approach with clients that helps identify solutions that work for them. I work with adults, children, and families withing diverse communites. I also have previous experience in business and coaching/mentoring children. My areas of focus are anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, personality disorders, family/relationships/marital challenges, and life transitions/adjustments/teen challenges.
(646) 832-4659 View (646) 832-4659
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Jonathan Kent
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10022
I specialize in the use of evidence based therapies in the treatment of depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, chronic pain and othe medical conditions.
Balance is fundemental to a life well-lived. I believe that we all strive for harmony within ourselves, our world, and our expectations for our future. We strive for self-fulfillment within these areas but at times, reaching them can beceome overwelming. Deciding to begin therapy is an important and extremely personal choice. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in scientifically validated psychological treatments including cognitive behavior therapy, rational emotive psychotherapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I work with adults, children, couples, to help them in their pursuit of a life well-lived.
I specialize in the use of evidence based therapies in the treatment of depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, chronic pain and othe medical conditions.
Balance is fundemental to a life well-lived. I believe that we all strive for harmony within ourselves, our world, and our expectations for our future. We strive for self-fulfillment within these areas but at times, reaching them can beceome overwelming. Deciding to begin therapy is an important and extremely personal choice. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in scientifically validated psychological treatments including cognitive behavior therapy, rational emotive psychotherapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I work with adults, children, couples, to help them in their pursuit of a life well-lived.
(516) 916-5603 View (516) 916-5603
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Jennifer Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
For over 20 years, I have worked with a diverse population of adults including those who are HIV+ and with the LGBTQ community. My style is highly empathic and non-judgmental and my approach combines elements from Humanistic and Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing and EFT. I have experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, eating disorders and those with a history of trauma and PTSD. I have additional training in Brainspotting, an evidence-based form of psychotherapy developed by David Grand, PhD, in 2003 that evolved from EMDR and Somatic Processing.
For over 20 years, I have worked with a diverse population of adults including those who are HIV+ and with the LGBTQ community. My style is highly empathic and non-judgmental and my approach combines elements from Humanistic and Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing and EFT. I have experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, eating disorders and those with a history of trauma and PTSD. I have additional training in Brainspotting, an evidence-based form of psychotherapy developed by David Grand, PhD, in 2003 that evolved from EMDR and Somatic Processing.
(347) 286-4758 View (347) 286-4758
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Can Onaler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corona, NY 11368  (Online Only)
Trained as a clinical social worker, I aim to create meaningful and long-lasting change in my clients’ lives. In my eclectic approach, I incorporate various coping techniques and treatment modalities to create the specialized care that my clients need. During my decade long experience, I have treated clients with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD diagnoses and those with career change, health issues and attachment style problems. I work with a wide array of client populations such as young adults, adults and the elderly as well as being inclusive of all gender identities, socioeconomic status and racial backgrounds.
Trained as a clinical social worker, I aim to create meaningful and long-lasting change in my clients’ lives. In my eclectic approach, I incorporate various coping techniques and treatment modalities to create the specialized care that my clients need. During my decade long experience, I have treated clients with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD diagnoses and those with career change, health issues and attachment style problems. I work with a wide array of client populations such as young adults, adults and the elderly as well as being inclusive of all gender identities, socioeconomic status and racial backgrounds.
(929) 822-5087 View (929) 822-5087
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Mucella Rose
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Mucella provides comprehensive support for individuals from diverse backgrounds, addressing challenges such as life transitions, relationship and identity issues, multicultural concerns, career exploration, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, conflicts, grief, anger, stress, women's issues, body image, and self-esteem.
Mucella fosters a safe environment, integrating holistic, multicultural, and strength-based approaches with acceptance-based and mindfulness principles. Using therapies like person-centered, cognitive therapies such as REBT and ACT, as well as IFS and EFT, she collaborates with clients to explore issues, set goals, and build on strengths for growth, prioritizing trust, empathy, and acceptance.
Mucella provides comprehensive support for individuals from diverse backgrounds, addressing challenges such as life transitions, relationship and identity issues, multicultural concerns, career exploration, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, conflicts, grief, anger, stress, women's issues, body image, and self-esteem.
Mucella fosters a safe environment, integrating holistic, multicultural, and strength-based approaches with acceptance-based and mindfulness principles. Using therapies like person-centered, cognitive therapies such as REBT and ACT, as well as IFS and EFT, she collaborates with clients to explore issues, set goals, and build on strengths for growth, prioritizing trust, empathy, and acceptance.
(929) 531-7059 View (929) 531-7059
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Aileen Smith-Valley
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
I am a graduate of NYU in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling, and I enjoy being in a career that is service-oriented. Working predominantly with couples, families, and pediatrics, I have extensive experience getting to know and understand the unique identifiers each person holds, and how that impacts the therapeutic process. While I can work with any client, I specialize in family therapy, couples counseling, parenting, sex therapy, women’s issues & pregnancy, religious identity, vocational counseling, neurodiversity, eating disorders, PTSD, trauma, and OCD.
I am a graduate of NYU in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling, and I enjoy being in a career that is service-oriented. Working predominantly with couples, families, and pediatrics, I have extensive experience getting to know and understand the unique identifiers each person holds, and how that impacts the therapeutic process. While I can work with any client, I specialize in family therapy, couples counseling, parenting, sex therapy, women’s issues & pregnancy, religious identity, vocational counseling, neurodiversity, eating disorders, PTSD, trauma, and OCD.
(332) 378-5178 View (332) 378-5178
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Allison Hilary Kahner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice for 20+ years. I specialize in providing cognitive behavioral therapy and schema-focused cognitive therapy. I treat a wide variety of problems, such as anxiety disorders (panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, OCD), depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, compulsive overeating, weight loss/management, addictions and more. I work with adults, in individual and couples therapy. My approach is solution-oriented, and through the process of our collaborative effort, our overarching goal is to help you to achieve positive change that will help you to feel better and to improve your life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice for 20+ years. I specialize in providing cognitive behavioral therapy and schema-focused cognitive therapy. I treat a wide variety of problems, such as anxiety disorders (panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, OCD), depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, compulsive overeating, weight loss/management, addictions and more. I work with adults, in individual and couples therapy. My approach is solution-oriented, and through the process of our collaborative effort, our overarching goal is to help you to achieve positive change that will help you to feel better and to improve your life.
(914) 491-5905 View (914) 491-5905
Photo of Madeline Ziegler, Pre-Licensed Professional in New York
Madeline Ziegler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
Other areas I specialize in include anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, ADHD, polyamorous relationships, and trauma.
What’s getting in the way of you being yourself? Let’s work together to bust past your blocks so you can share your full self with the world. I create an open-minded, sex positive, and compassionate space where clients are free to both find and be their true selves. Through my integrated, client-centered approach, we’ll work together to discover who you are, work through different pieces of your identity, and work through anything holding you back from being the fullest, most authentic version of yourself.
Other areas I specialize in include anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, ADHD, polyamorous relationships, and trauma.
What’s getting in the way of you being yourself? Let’s work together to bust past your blocks so you can share your full self with the world. I create an open-minded, sex positive, and compassionate space where clients are free to both find and be their true selves. Through my integrated, client-centered approach, we’ll work together to discover who you are, work through different pieces of your identity, and work through anything holding you back from being the fullest, most authentic version of yourself.
(332) 334-9252 View (332) 334-9252
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Sandy M Krohn
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders such as excessive worry, depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias. I also help individuals adapt to common life stressors such as relational issues, work challenges or general life transitions. At the start of treatment, we will work together to break down negative thought patterns that you may be keeping you stuck.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders such as excessive worry, depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias. I also help individuals adapt to common life stressors such as relational issues, work challenges or general life transitions. At the start of treatment, we will work together to break down negative thought patterns that you may be keeping you stuck.
(646) 808-3810 View (646) 808-3810

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.