Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Lower Merion, PA
I treat OCD and Anxiety in people of all ages, with a particular passion for working with young adults.
I believe that taking the first step towards therapy is an act of courage. Sometimes it's easy to 'know' on some level that something about your life isn't working, but breaking out of an unhealthy pattern is the hard part. I aim to create a warm and nonjudgmental space to allow you to examine what is causing you to feel stuck, and challenge you to show up differently. Sessions can help you feel less anxious, and more confident and clear, as you learn how to better manage day to day challenges and feel more connected within your relationships, to self and others.
I treat OCD and Anxiety in people of all ages, with a particular passion for working with young adults.
I believe that taking the first step towards therapy is an act of courage. Sometimes it's easy to 'know' on some level that something about your life isn't working, but breaking out of an unhealthy pattern is the hard part. I aim to create a warm and nonjudgmental space to allow you to examine what is causing you to feel stuck, and challenge you to show up differently. Sessions can help you feel less anxious, and more confident and clear, as you learn how to better manage day to day challenges and feel more connected within your relationships, to self and others.
In my time in the field, I have connected with many people who are looking to make meaningful change in their lives, in order to improve their overall quality of life. We can all get a bit stuck from time to time, and being open to non-judgmental feedback can help to get back on track again. Whether you are looking for assistance with a particularly challenging life event, or are finding that there are long-standing patterns holding you back, I'm here to help!
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In my time in the field, I have connected with many people who are looking to make meaningful change in their lives, in order to improve their overall quality of life. We can all get a bit stuck from time to time, and being open to non-judgmental feedback can help to get back on track again. Whether you are looking for assistance with a particularly challenging life event, or are finding that there are long-standing patterns holding you back, I'm here to help!
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With over 30 years experience, I am a child & adult psyciatrist practicing primarily psychotherapy, addressing a full range of issues from emotional strains, anxiety, depression and trauma, to developmental issues including gender development, autistic spectrum and psychosis. I am former Chair of the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Training Program at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Since the time of COVID and with the myriad of changes in our world, lives become unsettled at home, work, in our families and our personal relationships. I work with children, adults, couples, families, parents and infants.
With over 30 years experience, I am a child & adult psyciatrist practicing primarily psychotherapy, addressing a full range of issues from emotional strains, anxiety, depression and trauma, to developmental issues including gender development, autistic spectrum and psychosis. I am former Chair of the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Training Program at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Since the time of COVID and with the myriad of changes in our world, lives become unsettled at home, work, in our families and our personal relationships. I work with children, adults, couples, families, parents and infants.
You thought having a baby would feel different. Instead, you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or not like yourself. I specialize in maternal mental health, helping women through pregnancy and postpartum, including anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and birth trauma. Many of my clients look like they’re holding it together—but feel exhausted and stuck inside. In therapy, we make sense of what you’re experiencing and help you feel more grounded, clear, and like yourself again. If you're looking for a perinatal therapist in the Main Line, Philadelphia suburbs of Pennsylvania and need support adjusting to motherhood, reach out.
You thought having a baby would feel different. Instead, you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or not like yourself. I specialize in maternal mental health, helping women through pregnancy and postpartum, including anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and birth trauma. Many of my clients look like they’re holding it together—but feel exhausted and stuck inside. In therapy, we make sense of what you’re experiencing and help you feel more grounded, clear, and like yourself again. If you're looking for a perinatal therapist in the Main Line, Philadelphia suburbs of Pennsylvania and need support adjusting to motherhood, reach out.
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.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Eastern University, graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis from Capella University, a license as a Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, an EMDR trained therapist and am able to diagnose ADHD, anxiety and mood related disorders.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Eastern University, graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis from Capella University, a license as a Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, an EMDR trained therapist and am able to diagnose ADHD, anxiety and mood related disorders.
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I am the owner of Nickischer & Associates, a practice of licensed psychotherapists dedicated to the sacred work of therapy. Please feel free to check out our website to find the therapist that best meets your needs. My personal niche is couples coaching, using Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO,) a technique that stems from the world of Internal Family Systems (IFS.) I believe in short-term, goal focused marital counseling and coaching, and I offer this for 8-12 weeks at a time. I also offer nontraditional times, so that you can work on your marriage without interrupting your day-to-day life.
I am the owner of Nickischer & Associates, a practice of licensed psychotherapists dedicated to the sacred work of therapy. Please feel free to check out our website to find the therapist that best meets your needs. My personal niche is couples coaching, using Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO,) a technique that stems from the world of Internal Family Systems (IFS.) I believe in short-term, goal focused marital counseling and coaching, and I offer this for 8-12 weeks at a time. I also offer nontraditional times, so that you can work on your marriage without interrupting your day-to-day life.
We have therapists with different specialties, to include but not limited to: EMDR, OCD, sleep issues, personality disorders, and trauma.
We are happy you are taking your first steps in your counseling journey! You should be proud of yourself for putting time and energy into your well-being. Therapy can be tough, which is where Calla Lily Counseling comes in. Our therapists recognize that no two people are alike, so they provide you with personalized tools and guidance you need in the moment. Our therapists highly value the relationship between therapist and client, and believe it is instrumental in facilitating healing. Our goal is to help you cultivate skills to use outside of counseling, and provide an environment that is safe and empowering in the process.
We have therapists with different specialties, to include but not limited to: EMDR, OCD, sleep issues, personality disorders, and trauma.
We are happy you are taking your first steps in your counseling journey! You should be proud of yourself for putting time and energy into your well-being. Therapy can be tough, which is where Calla Lily Counseling comes in. Our therapists recognize that no two people are alike, so they provide you with personalized tools and guidance you need in the moment. Our therapists highly value the relationship between therapist and client, and believe it is instrumental in facilitating healing. Our goal is to help you cultivate skills to use outside of counseling, and provide an environment that is safe and empowering in the process.
I strive to provide efficient and effective treatment to meet the needs of each individual client while ensuring a warm, safe, and friendly environment. In addition to an inviting environment and a strong focus on outcomes, I value a collaborative approach and a strong relationship in therapy. Although I am the expert in helping people, you are the expert on you. This philosophy allows the client to feel responsible for his or her own successes and stay accountable for progress. My therapy is goal focused, fosters change, empirically supported, supportive, and incorporates an overall goal to attain balance and wellness.
I strive to provide efficient and effective treatment to meet the needs of each individual client while ensuring a warm, safe, and friendly environment. In addition to an inviting environment and a strong focus on outcomes, I value a collaborative approach and a strong relationship in therapy. Although I am the expert in helping people, you are the expert on you. This philosophy allows the client to feel responsible for his or her own successes and stay accountable for progress. My therapy is goal focused, fosters change, empirically supported, supportive, and incorporates an overall goal to attain balance and wellness.
My focus areas include anxiety, OCD, LGBTQIA, self-esteem, and relationships.
Thanks for visiting my profile. You may be going through a tough time. Perhaps you’re experiencing a significant transition, a loss, or feelings you’re not sure how to deal with. This can be scary and difficult. Sometimes the hardest part is acknowledging the need for help. I have hope for you. I believe we all have the internal resources to heal and grow, and I would like to help you uncover this healing power within yourself.
My focus areas include anxiety, OCD, LGBTQIA, self-esteem, and relationships.
Thanks for visiting my profile. You may be going through a tough time. Perhaps you’re experiencing a significant transition, a loss, or feelings you’re not sure how to deal with. This can be scary and difficult. Sometimes the hardest part is acknowledging the need for help. I have hope for you. I believe we all have the internal resources to heal and grow, and I would like to help you uncover this healing power within yourself.
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 specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), an evidence-based approach to treating Anxiety Spectrum Disorders.
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 specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), an evidence-based approach to treating Anxiety Spectrum Disorders.
Kim sees therapy as a place to build self-awareness and understanding, and to change how we relate to life’s challenges—even when we can’t change the circumstances themselves. By working together and reflecting, she helps clients reconnect with their inner strengths and sense of control over their choices. Kim believes that recognizing your ability to grow and heal can turn painful experiences into opportunities for self-discovery, resilience, and lasting change. Her approach supports emotional balance, self-compassion, and a more empowered path forward.
Kim sees therapy as a place to build self-awareness and understanding, and to change how we relate to life’s challenges—even when we can’t change the circumstances themselves. By working together and reflecting, she helps clients reconnect with their inner strengths and sense of control over their choices. Kim believes that recognizing your ability to grow and heal can turn painful experiences into opportunities for self-discovery, resilience, and lasting change. Her approach supports emotional balance, self-compassion, and a more empowered path forward.
My specialties include OCD, anxiety disorders, phobias (emetophobia, agoraphobia), anxiety sensitivity and panic, self-esteem, perfectionism, life transitions, relationship dynamics, and stress management.
Quality OCD treatment is crucial. I offer values-driven Exposure and Response Prevention or Inference-Based CBT as options. If you’re stuck in cycles of worry and rumination in your head, or trying to escape your thoughts and emotions, I can help you make sense of this, embrace the joy and pain inherent to life, and spend more time fully in the present.
My specialties include OCD, anxiety disorders, phobias (emetophobia, agoraphobia), anxiety sensitivity and panic, self-esteem, perfectionism, life transitions, relationship dynamics, and stress management.
Quality OCD treatment is crucial. I offer values-driven Exposure and Response Prevention or Inference-Based CBT as options. If you’re stuck in cycles of worry and rumination in your head, or trying to escape your thoughts and emotions, I can help you make sense of this, embrace the joy and pain inherent to life, and spend more time fully in the present.
In addition, I work extensively with people with mood and anxiety disorders, such as OCD, social anxiety, PTSD, and generalized anxiety/worry using a combination of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy.
When you decide to start therapy, one of the most important keys to success is the relationship you form with the therapist. A therapeutic relationship should feel safe and supportive, and you should feel your therapist has empathy and respect. I believe my strengths as a therapist are my ability to quickly form strong, empathic, collaborative relationships and develop an understanding of your unique situation as well as how you view and interact with the world. Most clients find me down-to-earth and very easy to talk with and relate to.
In addition, I work extensively with people with mood and anxiety disorders, such as OCD, social anxiety, PTSD, and generalized anxiety/worry using a combination of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy.
When you decide to start therapy, one of the most important keys to success is the relationship you form with the therapist. A therapeutic relationship should feel safe and supportive, and you should feel your therapist has empathy and respect. I believe my strengths as a therapist are my ability to quickly form strong, empathic, collaborative relationships and develop an understanding of your unique situation as well as how you view and interact with the world. Most clients find me down-to-earth and very easy to talk with and relate to.
I provide culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and neurodiverse therapy, specializing in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), anxiety, depression, and grief.
I have ADHD myself, so I understand many aspects of neurodiversity (feel free to talk in your natural flow, I can follow it)! I'm trained in Exposure and Response Prevention, which provides powerful relief from your obsessions and compulsions, especially when combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. ¡Y también hablo español!
I provide culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and neurodiverse therapy, specializing in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), anxiety, depression, and grief.
I have ADHD myself, so I understand many aspects of neurodiversity (feel free to talk in your natural flow, I can follow it)! I'm trained in Exposure and Response Prevention, which provides powerful relief from your obsessions and compulsions, especially when combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. ¡Y también hablo español!
Now accepting clients in PA & NJ!
I also have availability for LAC’s to provide clinical supervision.
Thank you for checking out my profile! I understand that deciding to seek out therapy can be overwhelming and intimidating. I'm proud of you for taking the first step of your counseling journey! Life can be hard to manage on our own and sometimes we need someone to walk with us as we work through the difficult days. My hope is to be a support to you as you work towards your goals so that you may lead the life you want to live.
Now accepting clients in PA & NJ!
I also have availability for LAC’s to provide clinical supervision.
Thank you for checking out my profile! I understand that deciding to seek out therapy can be overwhelming and intimidating. I'm proud of you for taking the first step of your counseling journey! Life can be hard to manage on our own and sometimes we need someone to walk with us as we work through the difficult days. My hope is to be a support to you as you work towards your goals so that you may lead the life you want to live.
I have extensive experience working with people struggling with various issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, addiction, & self-esteem.
I am currently offering telehealth video therapy to clients in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. I have been providing virtual therapy for over 10 years, and find that virtual therapy removes many barriers to therapy that would otherwise prevent someone from seeking support.
I have extensive experience working with people struggling with various issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, addiction, & self-esteem.
I am currently offering telehealth video therapy to clients in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. I have been providing virtual therapy for over 10 years, and find that virtual therapy removes many barriers to therapy that would otherwise prevent someone from seeking support.
If you're dealing with important changes in your life, obsessive tendencies, people pleasing, moments of fear, a desire to forgive, struggles with faith, or a way to get unstuck in life - I can help.
I like to give options on how to deal with both anxiety and OCD. I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist - I use Brainspotting to assist with healing trauma and forgiveness, lowering anxiety, and gaining insight. Additionally, I like to incorporate other forms of therapy, spirituality, and what already interests you like hobbies.
If you're dealing with important changes in your life, obsessive tendencies, people pleasing, moments of fear, a desire to forgive, struggles with faith, or a way to get unstuck in life - I can help.
I like to give options on how to deal with both anxiety and OCD. I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist - I use Brainspotting to assist with healing trauma and forgiveness, lowering anxiety, and gaining insight. Additionally, I like to incorporate other forms of therapy, spirituality, and what already interests you like hobbies.
I provide therapy under clinical supervision and ADHD/executive function coaching for adults navigating ADHD, executive function challenges, burnout, anxiety, OCD, and insomnia.
I work with busy, high-achieving adults who look capable on paper but feel overwhelmed in real life. Many of my clients are professionals juggling demanding work, full personal lives, and the constant mental load of trying to keep everything afloat. They may struggle with ADHD, executive dysfunction, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, or the feeling that they are always behind no matter how hard they work.
My approach is practical, thoughtful, and collaborative. I help clients better understand how their minds work, reduce shame, build more effective systems, and create lives that feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable.
I provide therapy under clinical supervision and ADHD/executive function coaching for adults navigating ADHD, executive function challenges, burnout, anxiety, OCD, and insomnia.
I work with busy, high-achieving adults who look capable on paper but feel overwhelmed in real life. Many of my clients are professionals juggling demanding work, full personal lives, and the constant mental load of trying to keep everything afloat. They may struggle with ADHD, executive dysfunction, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, or the feeling that they are always behind no matter how hard they work.
My approach is practical, thoughtful, and collaborative. I help clients better understand how their minds work, reduce shame, build more effective systems, and create lives that feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable.
You’re motivated, emotionally intelligent, and deeply self-aware — but Trauma, ADHD, OCD, or big emotions keep getting in the way.
I’m here to help. I specialize in helping adults with OCD, PTSD & ADHD build emotional resilience, challenge fears & move forward with confidence by using evidence-based therapies like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Many of these tools have helped me, too.
You’re motivated, emotionally intelligent, and deeply self-aware — but Trauma, ADHD, OCD, or big emotions keep getting in the way.
I’m here to help. I specialize in helping adults with OCD, PTSD & ADHD build emotional resilience, challenge fears & move forward with confidence by using evidence-based therapies like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Many of these tools have helped me, too.
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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.