Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Lafayette Hill, PA
Additionally, I am highly trained in exposure response prevention for OCD and Anxiety.
Hi! My name is Samantha. I am a licensed counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I focus on building relationships with my clients to help them reach their goals. I understand that each person is unique and that every person needs an individualized approach. The majority of my practice focuses on assisting my clients to understand who they are, why they operate the way they do, and ways to build their ideal life. During our first session my goal is to help you feel comfortable sharing what brought you to therapy.
Additionally, I am highly trained in exposure response prevention for OCD and Anxiety.
Hi! My name is Samantha. I am a licensed counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I focus on building relationships with my clients to help them reach their goals. I understand that each person is unique and that every person needs an individualized approach. The majority of my practice focuses on assisting my clients to understand who they are, why they operate the way they do, and ways to build their ideal life. During our first session my goal is to help you feel comfortable sharing what brought you to therapy.
Therapy and the treatment of anxiety is challenging and ultimately highly rewarding work when clients receive relief from their symptoms. I value the balance of the interpersonal and relational components of the therapeutic relationship with the development of practical and evidence- based skills to achieve long lasting symptom reduction.
Therapy and the treatment of anxiety is challenging and ultimately highly rewarding work when clients receive relief from their symptoms. I value the balance of the interpersonal and relational components of the therapeutic relationship with the development of practical and evidence- based skills to achieve long lasting symptom reduction.
I am currently accepting new clients.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it can be hard to sort through everything on your own. I work with teens, adults, and couples who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, school pressure, and big life transitions. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure how to move forward. Clients describe me as warm, steady, and easy to talk to, and my goal is to offer a space where you feel supported while learning new ways to cope and communicate.
I am currently accepting new clients.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it can be hard to sort through everything on your own. I work with teens, adults, and couples who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, school pressure, and big life transitions. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure how to move forward. Clients describe me as warm, steady, and easy to talk to, and my goal is to offer a space where you feel supported while learning new ways to cope and communicate.
My practice also focuses on helping those with Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders.
People enter therapy at all levels of readiness for change. While some people are ready for immediate change, others need time to process their readiness. Ambivalence is understandable in a client's journey. My non-judgmental approach helps clients explore potential barriers to change in order to help them make positive life choices. The therapeutic alliance is absolutely central to the work that is done and the outcomes that are achieved. I create an environment that allows safety, promotes a sense of compassion and empathy and fosters trust. When the therapeutic relationship is strong, clients are empowered to work towards change.
My practice also focuses on helping those with Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders.
People enter therapy at all levels of readiness for change. While some people are ready for immediate change, others need time to process their readiness. Ambivalence is understandable in a client's journey. My non-judgmental approach helps clients explore potential barriers to change in order to help them make positive life choices. The therapeutic alliance is absolutely central to the work that is done and the outcomes that are achieved. I create an environment that allows safety, promotes a sense of compassion and empathy and fosters trust. When the therapeutic relationship is strong, clients are empowered to work towards change.
Are you or a loved one struggling with loss of focus and inablility to complete projects? Are you and your adolescent feeling disconnected? Are you suffering from a traumatic loss? Are you struggling with a divorce or challenges being in a step family? Do you feel isolated and misunderstood in your role as a single parent? Are you chronically worried or anxious? Are you worried you won't recover from an eating disorder? Do you or your loved one struggle with an addiction? Are you looking for communication or conflict/resolution strategies to enhance your intimate relationship?
Are you or a loved one struggling with loss of focus and inablility to complete projects? Are you and your adolescent feeling disconnected? Are you suffering from a traumatic loss? Are you struggling with a divorce or challenges being in a step family? Do you feel isolated and misunderstood in your role as a single parent? Are you chronically worried or anxious? Are you worried you won't recover from an eating disorder? Do you or your loved one struggle with an addiction? Are you looking for communication or conflict/resolution strategies to enhance your intimate relationship?
My approach balances warmth with clinical insight, so you feel supported while making meaningful progress.
Amanda is a licensed clinical social worker with experience as a clinician, supervisor and previously internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor. She has done extensive work in the settings of individual, group, and family therapy. Amanda is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Amanda graduated Cum Laude from Cabrini College with a Bachelor's degree in psychology and social work. She earned a Master's degree in social service from Bryn Mawr College of Social Work and Social Research.
My approach balances warmth with clinical insight, so you feel supported while making meaningful progress.
Amanda is a licensed clinical social worker with experience as a clinician, supervisor and previously internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor. She has done extensive work in the settings of individual, group, and family therapy. Amanda is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Amanda graduated Cum Laude from Cabrini College with a Bachelor's degree in psychology and social work. She earned a Master's degree in social service from Bryn Mawr College of Social Work and Social Research.
Main Line Therapy Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LPC
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Our staff have expertise in anxiety based disorders, depression, obsessive tendencies, relationship issues and conflict resolution, eating disorders, adjustment difficulties, personal growth, stress management, life transitions as well as ADHD and other behavioral and/or impulse control disorders.
Psychotherapy can relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, but it also has the potential to promote emotional growth and health, improve confidence and self-esteem, create insight, and lead to the ability to make positive behavioral changes. Such behavioral changes can also positively impact mood, performance, and interpersonal relationships. At Main Line Therapy Solutions, we have over 25 clinicians, each of whom specializes in working with specific age groups and who have a variety of expertise to address the unique concerns of each individual. We take the time and care to match each new client with the right clinician.
Our staff have expertise in anxiety based disorders, depression, obsessive tendencies, relationship issues and conflict resolution, eating disorders, adjustment difficulties, personal growth, stress management, life transitions as well as ADHD and other behavioral and/or impulse control disorders.
Psychotherapy can relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, but it also has the potential to promote emotional growth and health, improve confidence and self-esteem, create insight, and lead to the ability to make positive behavioral changes. Such behavioral changes can also positively impact mood, performance, and interpersonal relationships. At Main Line Therapy Solutions, we have over 25 clinicians, each of whom specializes in working with specific age groups and who have a variety of expertise to address the unique concerns of each individual. We take the time and care to match each new client with the right clinician.
I have extensive experience and interest in working with individuals looking to recover from the effects of growing up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. Adversity and traumatic experiences are common. Strategies to reduce the impacts can include numbing, detaching, becoming depressed/hopeless, compulsiveness (i.e. acting without thinking), over-functioning, over-responsibility, avoidance, isolation, perfectionism, procrastination, hypervigilance and many others. All of which are protective and helpful when needed but often lead to inner conflict and unintended blowback including feelings of shame and worthlessness.
I have extensive experience and interest in working with individuals looking to recover from the effects of growing up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. Adversity and traumatic experiences are common. Strategies to reduce the impacts can include numbing, detaching, becoming depressed/hopeless, compulsiveness (i.e. acting without thinking), over-functioning, over-responsibility, avoidance, isolation, perfectionism, procrastination, hypervigilance and many others. All of which are protective and helpful when needed but often lead to inner conflict and unintended blowback including feelings of shame and worthlessness.
Pain brings people to therapy. Whether grief, shame, or trauma, the past lives in the body and impacts your perspective and choices, often leading to isolation. Therapy brings you back into connection. Through EMDR and IFS approaches, I will support you in healing old wounds, building loving relationships with yourself and your loved ones, and transforming your pain into compassion and resilience. I believe therapy provides a safe space to unpack the internal and external pressures that determine how you show up in the world, and to explore what feels authentic to you. You will find you can live more joyfully in the present.
Pain brings people to therapy. Whether grief, shame, or trauma, the past lives in the body and impacts your perspective and choices, often leading to isolation. Therapy brings you back into connection. Through EMDR and IFS approaches, I will support you in healing old wounds, building loving relationships with yourself and your loved ones, and transforming your pain into compassion and resilience. I believe therapy provides a safe space to unpack the internal and external pressures that determine how you show up in the world, and to explore what feels authentic to you. You will find you can live more joyfully in the present.
Children, teenagers, and adults all want to feel in charge of their own lives; I believe in fostering your personal growth and change despite any obstacles you might encounter. As humans, we strive to feel capable, considered, content, centered, and connected to others. I will help you realize your inherent strengths; such as, encouraging parents to feel competent in their parenting strategies; guiding children and teens to respect and understand their parents’ values and expectations; bridging gaps in communication between couples and family members; and challenging you or your child to take new, manageable risks in your life.
Children, teenagers, and adults all want to feel in charge of their own lives; I believe in fostering your personal growth and change despite any obstacles you might encounter. As humans, we strive to feel capable, considered, content, centered, and connected to others. I will help you realize your inherent strengths; such as, encouraging parents to feel competent in their parenting strategies; guiding children and teens to respect and understand their parents’ values and expectations; bridging gaps in communication between couples and family members; and challenging you or your child to take new, manageable risks in your life.
Having extensive experience, I use empirically supported therapies, and have treated a wide range of ages as well as the most serious disorders. It is my belief that salient therapy treats a client in 3 different directions: top-down (spiritual dimension), inside out (healing of memories), and outside-in (Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). After a thorough assessment, I would identify with my client, determine problems on which to work, set appropriate goals, and determine the correct therapeutic intervention(s) to be used. Meeting those goals would be a therapeutic benchmark throughout the therapy.
Having extensive experience, I use empirically supported therapies, and have treated a wide range of ages as well as the most serious disorders. It is my belief that salient therapy treats a client in 3 different directions: top-down (spiritual dimension), inside out (healing of memories), and outside-in (Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). After a thorough assessment, I would identify with my client, determine problems on which to work, set appropriate goals, and determine the correct therapeutic intervention(s) to be used. Meeting those goals would be a therapeutic benchmark throughout the therapy.
CM Counsel is a behavioral health practice of licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, clinical social workers and counselors providing compassionate and comprehensive care for adults, children, adolescents, families and couples. To meet your scheduling needs, we are committed to providing timely appointments by offering virtual and evening, weekend and daytime hours at our offices in Plymouth Meeting, Exton, and King of Prussia. CM Counsel accepts most insurance plans. Our staff is highly qualified to help you and your family effectively resolve any obstacles to your emotional well-being and peace of mind.
CM Counsel is a behavioral health practice of licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, clinical social workers and counselors providing compassionate and comprehensive care for adults, children, adolescents, families and couples. To meet your scheduling needs, we are committed to providing timely appointments by offering virtual and evening, weekend and daytime hours at our offices in Plymouth Meeting, Exton, and King of Prussia. CM Counsel accepts most insurance plans. Our staff is highly qualified to help you and your family effectively resolve any obstacles to your emotional well-being and peace of mind.
My typical client is a child, teen or adult struggling with depression/anxiety, ADHD, OCD or ASD.
I specialize in building trusting relationships where I ally with the healthy side of those I help, and bring tailored guidance and strategic psycho-educational tools to address areas of functioning where growth is needed. Parents often play critical roles in extending the shelf-life of intervention. Adult clients find me to be pointed and solution focused
My typical client is a child, teen or adult struggling with depression/anxiety, ADHD, OCD or ASD.
I specialize in building trusting relationships where I ally with the healthy side of those I help, and bring tailored guidance and strategic psycho-educational tools to address areas of functioning where growth is needed. Parents often play critical roles in extending the shelf-life of intervention. Adult clients find me to be pointed and solution focused
Dr. Alyson Nerenberg, is a nationally known licensed psychologist who combines 30 years of experience and training with a warm heart. She is a positive person who loves to help others tap into their own courage and wisdom. Dr. Nerenberg was trained in a variety of therapy modalities which include: family systems, gestalt, cognitive behavioral and psychodrama. After completing her doctorate in 1997, she received advanced training from many experts in the field including staff at Masters and Johnsons.Dr. Nerenberg is a down-to-earth therapist with a common sense, proactive approach to treating individuals, couples and families.
Dr. Alyson Nerenberg, is a nationally known licensed psychologist who combines 30 years of experience and training with a warm heart. She is a positive person who loves to help others tap into their own courage and wisdom. Dr. Nerenberg was trained in a variety of therapy modalities which include: family systems, gestalt, cognitive behavioral and psychodrama. After completing her doctorate in 1997, she received advanced training from many experts in the field including staff at Masters and Johnsons.Dr. Nerenberg is a down-to-earth therapist with a common sense, proactive approach to treating individuals, couples and families.
Counseling with MT Fitzgerald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my approach is genuine and sincere. My focus is to help clients recognize and manage emotions, encourage ways to effectively express what they are feeling and introduce fun and effective coping strategies. Throughout my work with adults, teens, and children, it has been essential to communicate empathy as I build trust and teach the cognitive and relaxation skills necessary to help manage depression, grief, episodes of abuse, adjustment, and anger issues. To support the whole family, I attend to parents through couples counseling, and parenting skills to enhance/improve communication.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my approach is genuine and sincere. My focus is to help clients recognize and manage emotions, encourage ways to effectively express what they are feeling and introduce fun and effective coping strategies. Throughout my work with adults, teens, and children, it has been essential to communicate empathy as I build trust and teach the cognitive and relaxation skills necessary to help manage depression, grief, episodes of abuse, adjustment, and anger issues. To support the whole family, I attend to parents through couples counseling, and parenting skills to enhance/improve communication.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
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I'm Devan, and I tend to work best with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, difficulties with relationships, depression, OCD, and Borderline Personality disorder.
Self-compassion is at the heart of my therapeutic approach. It’s about treating yourself with the same kindness, care, and understanding that you would offer to a close friend. I use a little of a lot, but the modalities I use most often are Internal Family Systems, and DBT. I also have formal training in ERP (treatment for OCD!).
I'm Devan, and I tend to work best with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, difficulties with relationships, depression, OCD, and Borderline Personality disorder.
Self-compassion is at the heart of my therapeutic approach. It’s about treating yourself with the same kindness, care, and understanding that you would offer to a close friend. I use a little of a lot, but the modalities I use most often are Internal Family Systems, and DBT. I also have formal training in ERP (treatment for OCD!).
My experience centers around those needing help with anxiety, including OCD, depression, and management of life transitions, both teens and adults.
Sometimes when we struggle, we need help finding the strategies to move forward. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with anxiety, worry, loss or sadness. Maybe you are feeling the pressure to be perfect; in your job, as a parent, friend or even when you think about your appearance. What you seek is relief from this constant pressure. Therapy offers you the opportunity to explore where you are, and then take steps, at your own pace, to establish a healthy balance. You don't have to go this alone. In therapy we will explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and together, with compassion, help you find the balance you looking to find.
My experience centers around those needing help with anxiety, including OCD, depression, and management of life transitions, both teens and adults.
Sometimes when we struggle, we need help finding the strategies to move forward. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with anxiety, worry, loss or sadness. Maybe you are feeling the pressure to be perfect; in your job, as a parent, friend or even when you think about your appearance. What you seek is relief from this constant pressure. Therapy offers you the opportunity to explore where you are, and then take steps, at your own pace, to establish a healthy balance. You don't have to go this alone. In therapy we will explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and together, with compassion, help you find the balance you looking to find.
I am a clinical psychologist who provides gold-standard treatments for OCD, PTSD, all anxiety disorder (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorder), body dysmorphia, hoarding, hair-pulling, and skin-picking.
I have extensive experience working alongside experts in the field of OCD, PTSD, anxiety, and body focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., hair-pulling, skin-picking). I developed expertise in the use of gold-standard therapy approaches in an individualized, supportive, and culturally-informed manner.
I am a clinical psychologist who provides gold-standard treatments for OCD, PTSD, all anxiety disorder (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorder), body dysmorphia, hoarding, hair-pulling, and skin-picking.
I have extensive experience working alongside experts in the field of OCD, PTSD, anxiety, and body focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., hair-pulling, skin-picking). I developed expertise in the use of gold-standard therapy approaches in an individualized, supportive, and culturally-informed manner.
People who engage in hair pulling and skin picking, often feel shame about these behaviors.
Are you struggling to live your best life?
Let's work together to help you find the person you want to be and become that truest version of yourself. Don't suffer alone any longer. I offer help in a compassionate non-judgmental environment. We can find a way through to a life that provides you with much more freedom to thrive.
People who engage in hair pulling and skin picking, often feel shame about these behaviors.
Are you struggling to live your best life?
Let's work together to help you find the person you want to be and become that truest version of yourself. Don't suffer alone any longer. I offer help in a compassionate non-judgmental environment. We can find a way through to a life that provides you with much more freedom to thrive.
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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.