Exposure Response Prevention Therapists in West Chester, PA

I treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and have worked with people suffering from OCD and related disorders for over a decade in different capacities. I'm fortunate to have worked for, and been trained by, nationally recognized experts and continue to receive professional consultation to better serve my clients. I've received intensive training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention ( ERP ) and describe my clinical approach as direct, curious, and collaborative.

Event announcement: Live, virtual workshop for women managing OCD on 7/14! Visit ocd-teletherapy.com/workshops/ for more info. I am a Licensed Therapist (serving NJ, PA, and CA) who specializes in providing teletherapy to women struggling with OCD and/or anxiety. I help women with OCD shift from surviving to thriving by letting go of their fears. I do this work because I know the intrusive thoughts take you away from what you value most! It is my hope for more women to find peace from their intrusive thoughts.

Life is too short to be living a life that 'does not work'. Family of origin patterns often interfere with successful relationships; using Imago therapy we can uncover and heal emotional patterns that prevent marriages from thriving. The stresses of life can be overwhelming especially if one is not in a good relationship with oneself - are you your own best friend? Sometimes anxiety or depression or anger get in the way of a satisfactory life; it doesn't have to be that way and I can help you change what needs to be changed.

I work with individuals at all stages of life struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related challenges. Anxiety comes in many “flavors” and looks different on everyone. As a former teacher, I am especially passionate about working with children and adolescents. Parents often report feeling heartbroken and frustrated as they try to figure out ways to help their child. I work with parents to strengthen their relationship with their child while also going beyond temporary fixes to address core issues. I also have a special interest in working with young adults struggling with stress and anxiety.

Fulfilling our potential is a lifelong journey of becoming more at peace with ourselves, deepening the intimacy in our relationships, being more authentically human, and feeling more alive each day. Along the way, certain challenges arise to cause us distress or confusion. Such moments can make us feel held back, afraid, or unsure of where to go from here. But these moments can also be the points of growth and healing from which we renew ourselves in ways we did not think possible.

I am committed to your personal growth, self-compassion and lasting happiness. Therapy with me is in a safe, friendly and deeply supportive environment. We listen to your needs and together choose the most effective solutions to lead you back to your life of happiness and fulfillment. My style is warm and honest with humor, open feedback and creativity. Together we can create positive change. With 30 years of tools to choose from, there is something to find and explore and gain in every session that will support your goals.

I strive to bring genuineness to my therapeutic work. My humor, creativity, and warmth help me support clients on the path to reaching their goals. Through the use of evidence-based treatments, I have successfully helped clients address difficulties caused by various presentations of OCD (including harm OCD, scrupulosity, “just right,” perfectionism, and pedophilia OCD), generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and adjustment disorders in clients of varying ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I also have experience working with clients diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, PTSD, depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders.

Hello! I am Dr. Ritchie I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in three states and I specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, trauma, and chronic stress. Anxiety and depression can come to dominate our lives and feel so overwhelming that even everyday tasks seem impossible. With the right kind of support, however, the patterns you find yourself stuck in are possible to escape! I have a strong background in evidence-based psychotherapy and use modern treatments to assist you in breaking unhelpful habits. I have been treating clients through individual psychotherapy for 7 years and I take an active, collaborative approach to treatment.

I am passionate about helping those who suffer with mental health and dual disorders. My approach is empathetic and compassion first, with the goal of helping my clients overcome the obstacles in their lives that are inhibiting them from achieving fulfillment in life. No two clients are alike, therefore I treat each person's needs as I partner with them to heal the body, mind and spirit. My method is eclectic whether I am seeing you individually or in group , I believe everyone is capable of healing; as a therapist, it is my job to help guide each person on their own, personal journey toward healing and growth.

We all experience challenges at one time or another in our lives that feel overwhelming and confusing, whether they be work, family, personal, relationship, etc. Consulting a professional during these stressful times can provide a sense of direction and reassurance. As a firm believer in each person's inherent strengths and resources, I will work with you to identify obstacles and develop new tools to help more effectively meet challenging circumstances. I

My goal is to provide my clients with effective and efficient tools to overcome their biggest life challenges. I also strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe environment for all of my clients to feel comfortable opening up. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is incredibly important and delicate. I use a collaborative approach while guiding my clients through the exploration of their most intrusive thoughts, fears, and anxieties and assisting them in challenging these thoughts and behaviors. My ideal client is someone who is ready to make meaningful changes in order to live a happier, healthier life.

We can all hit a point in life where we get exhausted from outrunning something difficult to face. We may feel lost or stuck in our relationships, unsure where to turn. Sometimes we may not feel comfortable talking to anyone in our lives without judgment, guilt, or fear. I help people navigate their relationships and make sense of their experiences to better understand themselves and choose what they want from their lives. Life transitions bring out difficult emotions that we have no choice but to work through. I can help guide you through the hard parts and celebrate your successes, while you will be in the driver’s seat.

Many of us are navigating systems that were not designed to nourish us, and growing through hardships that leave us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. I specialize in helping people (especially LGBTQ people, BIPOC, and Autistic people) understand how therapeutic skills (acceptance and commitment, interpersonal skills, trauma work, emotion regulation) can be applied to overcome and liberate. By enhancing your strengths, reworking and relearning coping mechanisms, reframing beliefs about yourself, you can find peace and joy. I also help people manage OCD/OCD-spectrum disorders and Bipolar Disorder.

When we go through trauma or significant struggles, it impacts how we perceive the world and ourselves. We may end up talking negatively to ourselves or ruminating on intrusive thoughts. These thoughts can lead us to feel many emotions, such as, anxiety, depression, and shame. We may find ourselves using unhealthy coping skills to deal with life's stressors. Overtime, this can become mentally exhausting. I can work with you to understand these thought patterns and identify healthy coping skills. We can work together to find ways to make life more fulfilling and I can help you uncover your inner resilience.

Are you tired of struggling with anxiety or depression? Have your best attempts at feeling better failed in the long-run? Change is necessary, but it is hard to improve unhealthy behavior patterns alone. Isolating, substance use, sleeping, shopping, gambling and eating no longer help escape the pain. At Cognitive Behavioral Counseling we use cutting edge treatments to end your suffering and get you back into your life.

I believe that we all want to feel accepted, loved and appreciated, and want our lives to make a difference. My approach to therapy is always warm, accepting, and validating but at the same time encouraging growth from areas that seem to keep you stuck. I help my clients recognize the power they have to make small changes which can lead to a more satisfying life. I utilize CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention and DBT.

Welcome! Typically, I work with clients who are struggling with traditional behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, depression/grief, stress, relationship concerns & life transitions. As a trained health psychologist, I also work with clients who are struggling with issues such as sleep disturbance, high blood pressure/cholesterol, migraine/tension headaches, pain & newly diagnosed illness. For some, there is an intersection between physical & emotional health. When this is the case, I welcome collaboration with any treating specialists. I find that clients are best served when providers work together for your benefit.

Are you struggling with your relationship with your children, partner or family member? Maybe your in an unhealthy pattern of communicating, and it just seems impossible to get out of, as though you are having the same argument over and over and things are not changing. Perhaps you are a single mom who feels like no matter what you do, patterns in your life are just not changing? People get stuck in unhealthy patterns of interactions that lead to unwanted symptoms, such as anxiety, behavior problems, OCD, and much more.