Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Fairfield, VT
Not taking new clients at the moment.
Reaching out for help is often the hardest part, so good for you for starting the process! It is my goal to understand you as a person first and foremost, which will help me understand how best to help you as we continue our work. While I have been trained in DBT and CBT, my orientation is a bit more humanistic/Existential. I strive to build our therapeutic relationship on compassion, empathy, hard work, and a lot of laughing while we tackle the heavy stuff. The most important way we can build this is through a mutual trust with one another, which is a crucial component to change.
Not taking new clients at the moment.
Reaching out for help is often the hardest part, so good for you for starting the process! It is my goal to understand you as a person first and foremost, which will help me understand how best to help you as we continue our work. While I have been trained in DBT and CBT, my orientation is a bit more humanistic/Existential. I strive to build our therapeutic relationship on compassion, empathy, hard work, and a lot of laughing while we tackle the heavy stuff. The most important way we can build this is through a mutual trust with one another, which is a crucial component to change.
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Ashley-Nicole N Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW, SAP, CTMH
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you tired of feeling controlled by your anger, obsessions, substance use, or toxic relationships? Do you feel as if getting out of bed is the hardest part of your day, feeling unable to make decisions and achieve your goals, or frustrated by chronic struggle? The first step in any journey is always the hardest, so congratulations on taking this step and beginning to consider therapy. I would be honored to work with you to identify specifically what is and isn’t working in your life and discover how the skills and strengths you already possess can be applied in new ways to meet your goals.
Are you tired of feeling controlled by your anger, obsessions, substance use, or toxic relationships? Do you feel as if getting out of bed is the hardest part of your day, feeling unable to make decisions and achieve your goals, or frustrated by chronic struggle? The first step in any journey is always the hardest, so congratulations on taking this step and beginning to consider therapy. I would be honored to work with you to identify specifically what is and isn’t working in your life and discover how the skills and strengths you already possess can be applied in new ways to meet your goals.
I work well with clients who are curious to go deeper—navigating grief and loss, C-PTSD, identity and belonging, neurodivergence, OCD tendencies, or the lasting impact of emotionally immature or controlling parents.
My approach is grounded in the belief that each person carries an inner compass guiding them toward wholeness—even in the midst of confusion, grief, or overwhelm. In therapy, I work relationally, attending to how attachment, culture, and nervous system states shape our experience. My style is warm, relational, attuned, and down-to-earth, offering curiosity, creativity, and gentle challenge when helpful. I draw from depth psychology/Jungian frameworks, ACT & mindfulness, EMDR, polyvagal theory, expressive arts, somatic awareness, and embodied dreamwork.
I work well with clients who are curious to go deeper—navigating grief and loss, C-PTSD, identity and belonging, neurodivergence, OCD tendencies, or the lasting impact of emotionally immature or controlling parents.
My approach is grounded in the belief that each person carries an inner compass guiding them toward wholeness—even in the midst of confusion, grief, or overwhelm. In therapy, I work relationally, attending to how attachment, culture, and nervous system states shape our experience. My style is warm, relational, attuned, and down-to-earth, offering curiosity, creativity, and gentle challenge when helpful. I draw from depth psychology/Jungian frameworks, ACT & mindfulness, EMDR, polyvagal theory, expressive arts, somatic awareness, and embodied dreamwork.
I have training in ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention), and ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), both ‘gold standard’ treatments for OCD/Anxiety, PRT (Pain Reprocessing Therapy), an evidence-based treatment for chronic pain, and EMDR, a highly effective trauma therapy.
When life situations feel complex, heavy, or confusing it is helpful to reach out for an assist.
I have training in ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention), and ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), both ‘gold standard’ treatments for OCD/Anxiety, PRT (Pain Reprocessing Therapy), an evidence-based treatment for chronic pain, and EMDR, a highly effective trauma therapy.
When life situations feel complex, heavy, or confusing it is helpful to reach out for an assist.
Therapy is a restorative space that promotes health and psychological flexibility. I am expert at tuning into rich and textured conversations. My formal education, training, and reading in the subject of psychology lends depth to my practice- but the balance of a therapy is in how we manage content and process together- the therapeutic relationship.
I'm a merchant of hope, and whether you are new to therapy or a veteran- there's always more to explore and discover within the psyche, bringing relief to symptoms and/or insights.
Therapy is a restorative space that promotes health and psychological flexibility. I am expert at tuning into rich and textured conversations. My formal education, training, and reading in the subject of psychology lends depth to my practice- but the balance of a therapy is in how we manage content and process together- the therapeutic relationship.
I'm a merchant of hope, and whether you are new to therapy or a veteran- there's always more to explore and discover within the psyche, bringing relief to symptoms and/or insights.
For my client's struggling with OCD I offer the opportunity to engage in Exposure Response Prevention.
People come to therapy because things are not the way that they want them to be. Perhaps your relationships feel out of balance or your anxiety feels like it's driving your decisions instead of the things that actually matter. I see my job as supporting my clients, both adolescents and adults, in creating the change that they want in their lives. I am a direct therapist who challenges their clients to try things that are new. Pain is an inevitability of being a human, but that doesn't mean that we can't live a life that is fulfilling and meaningful.
For my client's struggling with OCD I offer the opportunity to engage in Exposure Response Prevention.
People come to therapy because things are not the way that they want them to be. Perhaps your relationships feel out of balance or your anxiety feels like it's driving your decisions instead of the things that actually matter. I see my job as supporting my clients, both adolescents and adults, in creating the change that they want in their lives. I am a direct therapist who challenges their clients to try things that are new. Pain is an inevitability of being a human, but that doesn't mean that we can't live a life that is fulfilling and meaningful.
My ideal client is someone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors all connect—and who is motivated to make concrete changes in their day-to-day life. Often, this might be a college student or a young adult navigating the demands of academic work, relationships, and personal development. They may experience issues like anxiety, low mood, or stress-related burnout and want to learn practical tools for addressing these challenges.
My ideal client is someone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors all connect—and who is motivated to make concrete changes in their day-to-day life. Often, this might be a college student or a young adult navigating the demands of academic work, relationships, and personal development. They may experience issues like anxiety, low mood, or stress-related burnout and want to learn practical tools for addressing these challenges.
My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in nervous system regulation, integrating CBT, ACT, somatic strategies, and ERP for OCD.
I am a trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware therapist specializing in anxiety and emotional overwhelm.
Many people come to therapy feeling persistently on edge, caught in cycles of overthinking, panic, or emotional reactivity while still appearing capable on the outside. Rest can feel difficult and steadiness hard to maintain.
Most clients are looking for relief from anxiety, greater flexibility in how they respond to stress, and a more consistent sense of calm and confidence. Our work focuses on understanding patterns, strengthening regulation skills, and creating sustainable change.
My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in nervous system regulation, integrating CBT, ACT, somatic strategies, and ERP for OCD.
I am a trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware therapist specializing in anxiety and emotional overwhelm.
Many people come to therapy feeling persistently on edge, caught in cycles of overthinking, panic, or emotional reactivity while still appearing capable on the outside. Rest can feel difficult and steadiness hard to maintain.
Most clients are looking for relief from anxiety, greater flexibility in how they respond to stress, and a more consistent sense of calm and confidence. Our work focuses on understanding patterns, strengthening regulation skills, and creating sustainable change.
Going through trauma or loss can leave you feeling weighed down by emotions or patterns that no longer serve you. In our sessions, we’ll focus on building coping skills, increasing self-awareness, and creating a space where you can show up as you are. We’ll focus on tapping into your inner strength, embracing your resilience, and recognizing that you're capable of facing tough challenges. Together, we’ll work toward creating a life that feels empowering and fulfilling.
Going through trauma or loss can leave you feeling weighed down by emotions or patterns that no longer serve you. In our sessions, we’ll focus on building coping skills, increasing self-awareness, and creating a space where you can show up as you are. We’ll focus on tapping into your inner strength, embracing your resilience, and recognizing that you're capable of facing tough challenges. Together, we’ll work toward creating a life that feels empowering and fulfilling.
Joan Breault Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, EdD, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Colchester, VT 05446
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with youth and adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD, depression, behavior, social relationships and trauma related issues.
Through counseling, clients are guided to gain insight into the impact their thoughts, feelings and needs have on their daily actions and interactions. Clients are encouraged to explore these patterns and gain new skills to enhance their current functioning.
I specialize in working with youth and adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD, depression, behavior, social relationships and trauma related issues.
Through counseling, clients are guided to gain insight into the impact their thoughts, feelings and needs have on their daily actions and interactions. Clients are encouraged to explore these patterns and gain new skills to enhance their current functioning.
I work with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, grief, and are coping with other life events.
I offer a warm and welcoming therapeutic environment. Our shared space is free of judgment, where you can expect to be heard, seen, and accepted as you are. I utilize different cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques with the goal of helping you experience both radical acceptance and personal growth.
I work with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, grief, and are coping with other life events.
I offer a warm and welcoming therapeutic environment. Our shared space is free of judgment, where you can expect to be heard, seen, and accepted as you are. I utilize different cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques with the goal of helping you experience both radical acceptance and personal growth.
I specialize in treating OCD, depression, emotion dysregulation, and issues surrounding relationships and sex/sexuality.
Using ERP, I help clients face their fears head-on. My goal is to help you build a tolerance for uncertainty and develop a new, more empowered relationship with anxiety.
Additionally, I firmly believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for effective therapy, and I lean heavily on the use of empathy, genuineness, and validation.
I specialize in treating OCD, depression, emotion dysregulation, and issues surrounding relationships and sex/sexuality.
Using ERP, I help clients face their fears head-on. My goal is to help you build a tolerance for uncertainty and develop a new, more empowered relationship with anxiety.
Additionally, I firmly believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for effective therapy, and I lean heavily on the use of empathy, genuineness, and validation.
I frequently support individuals experiencing anxiety, obsessive or intrusive thoughts, self-esteem difficulties, hopelessness, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
My approach is grounded in CBT and DBT. Together, we look at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another and identify concrete strategies to help you move toward the life you want to be living. I value a collaborative, straightforward approach that focuses on insight, skill-building and measurable progress.
I frequently support individuals experiencing anxiety, obsessive or intrusive thoughts, self-esteem difficulties, hopelessness, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
My approach is grounded in CBT and DBT. Together, we look at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another and identify concrete strategies to help you move toward the life you want to be living. I value a collaborative, straightforward approach that focuses on insight, skill-building and measurable progress.
Change can be really hard! Even when you really want the change to happen! I believe everyone could use extra support, especially when working on making a change or going through a particularly difficult part of their lives. Every person needs to be treated as an individual and I tailor my approach to what each person needs. You know yourself better than anyone else! YOU get to decide what changes you want to make and what that might look like. I would be honored to help you wherever you are at. I truly appreciate the strength that it takes to seek help and welcome the opportunity to join you on your journey!
Change can be really hard! Even when you really want the change to happen! I believe everyone could use extra support, especially when working on making a change or going through a particularly difficult part of their lives. Every person needs to be treated as an individual and I tailor my approach to what each person needs. You know yourself better than anyone else! YOU get to decide what changes you want to make and what that might look like. I would be honored to help you wherever you are at. I truly appreciate the strength that it takes to seek help and welcome the opportunity to join you on your journey!
Greenleaf Therapy specializes in anxiety, OCD and depression in children, adolescents and adults using a combination of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while also incorporating elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
As Director of Greenleaf Therapy, I am passionate about working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression and OCD. Through my comprehensive training at McLean’s IOP, MAMP, I have a strong background working with individuals with OCD, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety, specific phobias, and separation anxiety.
Greenleaf Therapy specializes in anxiety, OCD and depression in children, adolescents and adults using a combination of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while also incorporating elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
As Director of Greenleaf Therapy, I am passionate about working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression and OCD. Through my comprehensive training at McLean’s IOP, MAMP, I have a strong background working with individuals with OCD, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety, specific phobias, and separation anxiety.
My specialties include OCD, narcissistic abuse, complex trauma, chronic pain, and ADHD—particularly when shaped by early invalidation.
I know that starting therapy can feel overwhelming—like standing at the base of a huge mountain that feels too steep to climb. But you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll take small, steady steps, moving at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you. Along the way, I’ll offer support and tools to help ease your pain and build your strength. And when things feel hard, I’ll remind you to notice the progress you’ve already made, even if it feels small. This is a space where you are seen, heard, and accepted exactly as you are.
My specialties include OCD, narcissistic abuse, complex trauma, chronic pain, and ADHD—particularly when shaped by early invalidation.
I know that starting therapy can feel overwhelming—like standing at the base of a huge mountain that feels too steep to climb. But you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll take small, steady steps, moving at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you. Along the way, I’ll offer support and tools to help ease your pain and build your strength. And when things feel hard, I’ll remind you to notice the progress you’ve already made, even if it feels small. This is a space where you are seen, heard, and accepted exactly as you are.
I specialize in treating OCD (all subtypes, Pure-O), anxiety disorders (social anxiety, panic, health anxiety, skin picking/ hair pulling), phobias (agoraphobia, emetophobia, ect.), trauma (religious, PTSD), LGBT identity & more.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), & Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is a specialized form therapy for OCD. My goal is to help you change behaviors to live your best life. If traditional talk therapy hasn't worked for you, an action based approach may help.
I specialize in treating OCD (all subtypes, Pure-O), anxiety disorders (social anxiety, panic, health anxiety, skin picking/ hair pulling), phobias (agoraphobia, emetophobia, ect.), trauma (religious, PTSD), LGBT identity & more.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), & Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is a specialized form therapy for OCD. My goal is to help you change behaviors to live your best life. If traditional talk therapy hasn't worked for you, an action based approach may help.
Some are also dealing with OCD.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist licensed in New York & Vermont, specializing in perinatal mental health, reproductive health (PMDD, PCOS, endometriosis, and fertility-related grief), and OCD. I use ERP for OCD and ACT, CBT for perinatal and reproductive health concerns: structured, evidence-based treatment with real goals and a realistic timeline.
Some are also dealing with OCD.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist licensed in New York & Vermont, specializing in perinatal mental health, reproductive health (PMDD, PCOS, endometriosis, and fertility-related grief), and OCD. I use ERP for OCD and ACT, CBT for perinatal and reproductive health concerns: structured, evidence-based treatment with real goals and a realistic timeline.
Treating challenges like anxiety, depression and OCD, requires a collaborative and supportive process tailored to each individual.
I have specialized in the treatment of OCD-spectrum and anxiety related disorders using CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for over 8 years in inpatient, IOP, and outpatient settings.
Treating challenges like anxiety, depression and OCD, requires a collaborative and supportive process tailored to each individual.
I have specialized in the treatment of OCD-spectrum and anxiety related disorders using CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for over 8 years in inpatient, IOP, and outpatient settings.
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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.