Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Bala Cynwyd, PA
I specialize in working with generalized and social anxiety D/O, obsessive-compulsive D/O, major depressive and bipolar D/O, grief and loss, trauma related challenges, and other fears and phobias.
I believe that true mastery of ourselves is within each and every one of us. I have years of experience working with people with a wide range of challenges. We will collaboratively work to utilize your strengths, create or enhance your coping skills, and tackle thinking traps. I work with each individual in addressing their primary challenges by constructing an individual goal plan that is in accordance with conquering your biggest challenges to become the best version of yourself.
I specialize in working with generalized and social anxiety D/O, obsessive-compulsive D/O, major depressive and bipolar D/O, grief and loss, trauma related challenges, and other fears and phobias.
I believe that true mastery of ourselves is within each and every one of us. I have years of experience working with people with a wide range of challenges. We will collaboratively work to utilize your strengths, create or enhance your coping skills, and tackle thinking traps. I work with each individual in addressing their primary challenges by constructing an individual goal plan that is in accordance with conquering your biggest challenges to become the best version of yourself.
Anxiety & Agoraphobia Treatment Ctr (kids &adults)
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
We specialize in treating the full range of anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, general life stressors and related conditions, from mild to severe, for children, teens and adults.
We provide effective treatment for general worries and life stress, generalized anxiety, OCD (including complex OCD), PANS/PANDAS, panic, perfectionism, depression & mood disorders, BFRBs (e.g., skin picking, hairpulling), specific fears & phobias, social anxiety, separation anxiety, depression, quality of life issues, grief, PTSD, parenting, ADHD, behavior problems, autism spectrum. We work with children, teens, adults, families, couples and parents.
We specialize in treating the full range of anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, general life stressors and related conditions, from mild to severe, for children, teens and adults.
We provide effective treatment for general worries and life stress, generalized anxiety, OCD (including complex OCD), PANS/PANDAS, panic, perfectionism, depression & mood disorders, BFRBs (e.g., skin picking, hairpulling), specific fears & phobias, social anxiety, separation anxiety, depression, quality of life issues, grief, PTSD, parenting, ADHD, behavior problems, autism spectrum. We work with children, teens, adults, families, couples and parents.
Compulsions start stacking up before the day even begins.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based treatment and a deep understanding of how OCD actually shows up in real life. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and supported. I’m a warm and deeply empathetic therapist, and I prioritize building a strong connection where you feel free to be fully yourself without judgment.
Compulsions start stacking up before the day even begins.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based treatment and a deep understanding of how OCD actually shows up in real life. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and supported. I’m a warm and deeply empathetic therapist, and I prioritize building a strong connection where you feel free to be fully yourself without judgment.
Many of the people I help struggle with traumatic memories, obsessive and disturbing thoughts and chronic anxiety and depression.
Within each one of us is an inner child that holds the many hurts of our life. To survive this world, we hide the child away, building strong brick walls, preventing the child from emerging. Sometimes we use our “busyness” to ignore the cries of the child behind the barricades. Or we turn to anger, addiction and numbness to drown out the deafening cries. In our moments of brokenness, we stop and wonder, “Is this how I will have to live the rest of my life?” Trauma touches us all in different ways. The role of a therapist is to guide you through the pain and hurt so you can live a life of intention, meaning and inner peace.
Many of the people I help struggle with traumatic memories, obsessive and disturbing thoughts and chronic anxiety and depression.
Within each one of us is an inner child that holds the many hurts of our life. To survive this world, we hide the child away, building strong brick walls, preventing the child from emerging. Sometimes we use our “busyness” to ignore the cries of the child behind the barricades. Or we turn to anger, addiction and numbness to drown out the deafening cries. In our moments of brokenness, we stop and wonder, “Is this how I will have to live the rest of my life?” Trauma touches us all in different ways. The role of a therapist is to guide you through the pain and hurt so you can live a life of intention, meaning and inner peace.
Her current clinical areas of interest are OCD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and comorbid medical issues.
Dr. Morris is a clinical psychologist who provides a range of evidence-based therapy, group, and consulting services to children, adolescents, adults, families, schools, and organizations. She has an active and direct therapeutic style, which can be described more like coaching than traditional psychotherapy. She likes to infuse humor and irreverence throughout her work, disarming her clients and keeping the difficult process of confronting one’s issues as engaging and interesting as possible. Her goal is to increase motivation and reduce barriers that keep clients stuck in ineffective patterns in their lives and relationships.
Her current clinical areas of interest are OCD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and comorbid medical issues.
Dr. Morris is a clinical psychologist who provides a range of evidence-based therapy, group, and consulting services to children, adolescents, adults, families, schools, and organizations. She has an active and direct therapeutic style, which can be described more like coaching than traditional psychotherapy. She likes to infuse humor and irreverence throughout her work, disarming her clients and keeping the difficult process of confronting one’s issues as engaging and interesting as possible. Her goal is to increase motivation and reduce barriers that keep clients stuck in ineffective patterns in their lives and relationships.
Everyone has a story and it is my privilege to be invited into yours. My unique blend of warmth and tenacity set me apart as a therapist and allow me to work with clients towards meaningful change. I value the relationships I form with clients and my goal is to make everyone I work with feel safe, respected and accepted for who they are. My practice is shaped by a combination of formal education and hands-on experience, including training in psychoanalysis, couples counseling, ExRP, play therapy and family therapy.
Everyone has a story and it is my privilege to be invited into yours. My unique blend of warmth and tenacity set me apart as a therapist and allow me to work with clients towards meaningful change. I value the relationships I form with clients and my goal is to make everyone I work with feel safe, respected and accepted for who they are. My practice is shaped by a combination of formal education and hands-on experience, including training in psychoanalysis, couples counseling, ExRP, play therapy and family therapy.
When human beings experience distress or severe life stressors, it is not unusual for their lives to unravel. My significant desire is creating therapeutic interventions to individuals who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience. I help my clients, who include children, adults, and families, to find healthy visions of themselves and aid their relationships. I know that no single method is the right one for every individual, and so I have experience in a range of modalities including TF-CBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing.
When human beings experience distress or severe life stressors, it is not unusual for their lives to unravel. My significant desire is creating therapeutic interventions to individuals who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience. I help my clients, who include children, adults, and families, to find healthy visions of themselves and aid their relationships. I know that no single method is the right one for every individual, and so I have experience in a range of modalities including TF-CBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing.
Most individuals come by their problems honestly and often need new perspectives and coping skills to help navigate the inevitable problems of life. I combine evidence-based therapy practices with an empathetic and understanding attitude to develop a treatment tailor-fit to you as an individual. I help individuals with a variety of mental health issues with specialties in anger/aggression, trauma, PTSD, sexual behavior problems, personality issues, and mood disorders.
Most individuals come by their problems honestly and often need new perspectives and coping skills to help navigate the inevitable problems of life. I combine evidence-based therapy practices with an empathetic and understanding attitude to develop a treatment tailor-fit to you as an individual. I help individuals with a variety of mental health issues with specialties in anger/aggression, trauma, PTSD, sexual behavior problems, personality issues, and mood disorders.
Hello! I’m Dr. Ashley Hennessey, a clinical psychologist who works with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, and drained by the constant pressures of daily life. Many of my clients struggle to stay focused, manage responsibilities, or quiet the mental noise that keeps them spinning. They often feel on edge, caught in cycles of overthinking, worry, or perfectionism that make it hard to rest or feel at ease. I have particular experience working with physicians and other medical professionals who face unique stressors—the emotional toll of patient care, long hours, high stakes, and a culture that often discourages vulnerability.
Hello! I’m Dr. Ashley Hennessey, a clinical psychologist who works with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, and drained by the constant pressures of daily life. Many of my clients struggle to stay focused, manage responsibilities, or quiet the mental noise that keeps them spinning. They often feel on edge, caught in cycles of overthinking, worry, or perfectionism that make it hard to rest or feel at ease. I have particular experience working with physicians and other medical professionals who face unique stressors—the emotional toll of patient care, long hours, high stakes, and a culture that often discourages vulnerability.
I work with clients by utilizing their strengths in order to find solutions to their emotional and behavioral concerns. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral techniques that are individualized to your needs and focusing on a collaborative relationship we will work together to improve your ability to cope with life's stressors. We will identify the negative thought patterns that interfere with your ability to reach your maximum potential by learning more adaptive thought patterns that don't interfere with what you hope to accomplish.
I work with clients by utilizing their strengths in order to find solutions to their emotional and behavioral concerns. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral techniques that are individualized to your needs and focusing on a collaborative relationship we will work together to improve your ability to cope with life's stressors. We will identify the negative thought patterns that interfere with your ability to reach your maximum potential by learning more adaptive thought patterns that don't interfere with what you hope to accomplish.
While not required to work with me in therapy, I support clients who are diagnosed with moderate depression, general anxiety, social anxiety, ocd, panic disorder, and PTSD.
Whether it’s strengthening a marriage, entering a meaningful relationship, or making the courageous decision to walk away, I provide the tools and guidance to help you navigate life’s biggest challenges.
My approach blends the healing power of the therapeutic relationship with practical strategies to help individuals thrive in all areas of life.
While not required to work with me in therapy, I support clients who are diagnosed with moderate depression, general anxiety, social anxiety, ocd, panic disorder, and PTSD.
Whether it’s strengthening a marriage, entering a meaningful relationship, or making the courageous decision to walk away, I provide the tools and guidance to help you navigate life’s biggest challenges.
My approach blends the healing power of the therapeutic relationship with practical strategies to help individuals thrive in all areas of life.
I have a deep interest in working with complex trauma, eating disorders, and OCD.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in both Maryland and Pennsylvania with specialized experience in treating eating disorders across residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals in navigating their healing journeys with compassion, respect, and a strong commitment to cultural sensitivity.
I have a deep interest in working with complex trauma, eating disorders, and OCD.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in both Maryland and Pennsylvania with specialized experience in treating eating disorders across residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals in navigating their healing journeys with compassion, respect, and a strong commitment to cultural sensitivity.
I am a lifelong agent of change, working with diverse populations to help them achieve their full potential, and be free of self-limiting behaviors. I provide individual, couple and family therapy utilizing the most effective strategies, all in the context of a comfortable and collaborative relationship. I will always view my client in the context of their family, social network and broader environment. Complexity and clinical difficulty is stimulating and familiar to me, and I will wholeheartedly join with you to limit the difficulties you face.
I am a lifelong agent of change, working with diverse populations to help them achieve their full potential, and be free of self-limiting behaviors. I provide individual, couple and family therapy utilizing the most effective strategies, all in the context of a comfortable and collaborative relationship. I will always view my client in the context of their family, social network and broader environment. Complexity and clinical difficulty is stimulating and familiar to me, and I will wholeheartedly join with you to limit the difficulties you face.
The main challenges I work with are trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, complex family systems, and religious trauma.
Welcome! I am passionate about helping others find healing and growth. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can comfortably explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Everyone has within them the capacity for self-healing and transformation. I work with individuals struggling with anxious thoughts, feelings of sadness and hopelessness, traumatic memories, and family conflicts. My approach is empathetic, creative, humorous, and collaborative. Therapy is a partnership; together, we will work towards your goals and understand your true self on a deeper level.
The main challenges I work with are trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, complex family systems, and religious trauma.
Welcome! I am passionate about helping others find healing and growth. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can comfortably explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Everyone has within them the capacity for self-healing and transformation. I work with individuals struggling with anxious thoughts, feelings of sadness and hopelessness, traumatic memories, and family conflicts. My approach is empathetic, creative, humorous, and collaborative. Therapy is a partnership; together, we will work towards your goals and understand your true self on a deeper level.
Finding the right therapist matters. You want someone who listens deeply, offers real insight, and helps you make meaningful progress. I’m a licensed therapist and certified anger management specialist who takes a practical, goal-oriented approach. We’ll work together to understand what’s happening in your life, identify what’s holding you back, and build tools you can use right away. You deserve a space that’s supportive, nonjudgmental, and focused on change. I offer evening and weekend sessions to fit your schedule. Let’s talk and see if we’re the right fit.
Finding the right therapist matters. You want someone who listens deeply, offers real insight, and helps you make meaningful progress. I’m a licensed therapist and certified anger management specialist who takes a practical, goal-oriented approach. We’ll work together to understand what’s happening in your life, identify what’s holding you back, and build tools you can use right away. You deserve a space that’s supportive, nonjudgmental, and focused on change. I offer evening and weekend sessions to fit your schedule. Let’s talk and see if we’re the right fit.
Sometimes we find ourselves walking through pain that doesn’t make sense—moments when the weight feels so heavy that it’s hard to imagine ever feeling whole again. In those spaces, it’s natural to wonder if you’ll get through it, if you’ll ever feel like yourself, or if light will ever break through the darkness. If you are hurting, anxious, depressed, or feeling hopeless right now, please know that your feelings are valid and they are not permanent. This moment does not have to define your future. Healing is possible, and brighter days are on the horizon.
Sometimes we find ourselves walking through pain that doesn’t make sense—moments when the weight feels so heavy that it’s hard to imagine ever feeling whole again. In those spaces, it’s natural to wonder if you’ll get through it, if you’ll ever feel like yourself, or if light will ever break through the darkness. If you are hurting, anxious, depressed, or feeling hopeless right now, please know that your feelings are valid and they are not permanent. This moment does not have to define your future. Healing is possible, and brighter days are on the horizon.
Our ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted, even if they’ve been trying to manage on their own for a long time. Many are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or major life transitions and want a space where they feel truly heard. They may have felt lost in larger systems and are looking for more personal, individualized care. Their goal is to gain clarity, build healthier coping skills, and feel more confident, grounded, and like themselves again.
Our ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted, even if they’ve been trying to manage on their own for a long time. Many are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or major life transitions and want a space where they feel truly heard. They may have felt lost in larger systems and are looking for more personal, individualized care. Their goal is to gain clarity, build healthier coping skills, and feel more confident, grounded, and like themselves again.
My practice is evidence-based and behaviorally focused. I integrate neuropsychological principles and arousal regulation into the assessment and treatment of trauma, dissociation, and the long-term psychological effects of acute and developmental trauma. I work with individuals who need direct, clinically grounded intervention.
My practice is evidence-based and behaviorally focused. I integrate neuropsychological principles and arousal regulation into the assessment and treatment of trauma, dissociation, and the long-term psychological effects of acute and developmental trauma. I work with individuals who need direct, clinically grounded intervention.
With the understanding that the decision to begin therapy can be a courageous and difficult one, I strive to create a warm and empathetic therapeutic environment with my clients where we can work collaboratively towards your goals. I draw from a range of approaches to explore together how your experiences have shaped you, and to provide guidance while uncovering and adapting patterns and coping strategies that no longer serve you. Through our time together, I hope to help you discover a therapeutic journey towards personal growth that feels supportive and reflective of your needs.
With the understanding that the decision to begin therapy can be a courageous and difficult one, I strive to create a warm and empathetic therapeutic environment with my clients where we can work collaboratively towards your goals. I draw from a range of approaches to explore together how your experiences have shaped you, and to provide guidance while uncovering and adapting patterns and coping strategies that no longer serve you. Through our time together, I hope to help you discover a therapeutic journey towards personal growth that feels supportive and reflective of your needs.
On the outside, you’re successful and dependable. On the inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, burned out, or carrying stress that never fully shuts off. You may struggle with anxiety, trauma, or feel stuck despite achieving your goals. Over time, this disconnection from your authentic self creates deep distress. You want real connection, clarity, and the freedom to live on your own terms without guilt or fear. Our work focuses on meaningful, honest change that honors who you truly are.
On the outside, you’re successful and dependable. On the inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, burned out, or carrying stress that never fully shuts off. You may struggle with anxiety, trauma, or feel stuck despite achieving your goals. Over time, this disconnection from your authentic self creates deep distress. You want real connection, clarity, and the freedom to live on your own terms without guilt or fear. Our work focuses on meaningful, honest change that honors who you truly are.
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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.