Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in Wellington, FL
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Nicholas Jackson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellington, FL 33414
My main areas of practice include but are not limited to: anxiety disorders (including panic, OCD, somatization, and phobias), depression (including bipolar), substance abuse, and chronic pain/illness.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC); my training allows me to provide medication management, talk therapy, or a combination of both. Personal growth and relief from troubling thoughts and emotions is possible and begins in a judgment-free environment. I believe that meaningful care must consider each person's treatment preferences, whether that involves the traditional psychiatric approach, integrative and complementary options, or a combination of modalities. As a psychiatric provider who believes that one size does not fit all, I make it a priority to educate clients about the multiple treatment approaches available.
My main areas of practice include but are not limited to: anxiety disorders (including panic, OCD, somatization, and phobias), depression (including bipolar), substance abuse, and chronic pain/illness.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC); my training allows me to provide medication management, talk therapy, or a combination of both. Personal growth and relief from troubling thoughts and emotions is possible and begins in a judgment-free environment. I believe that meaningful care must consider each person's treatment preferences, whether that involves the traditional psychiatric approach, integrative and complementary options, or a combination of modalities. As a psychiatric provider who believes that one size does not fit all, I make it a priority to educate clients about the multiple treatment approaches available.
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Sarah Maruna
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellington, FL 33414
Using evidence-based practice coupled with over 12 years of experience, Sarah provides compassionate care to those suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, thought disorder, substance abuse, and PTSD.
IN PERSON OR TELEHEALTH EVENING VISITS AVAILABLE. Sarah Maruna is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She provides assessments, medication management, and talk therapy to adults and elders suffering from various mental health conditions. Her knowledge and passion merge as she delivers tailored treatment to the specific needs and preferences of each client. Sarah provides education about all available treatment options in a judgement free, safe space where she works together with her patients to formulate a plan of care. She is a mental health advocate, and genuinely cares!
Using evidence-based practice coupled with over 12 years of experience, Sarah provides compassionate care to those suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, thought disorder, substance abuse, and PTSD.
IN PERSON OR TELEHEALTH EVENING VISITS AVAILABLE. Sarah Maruna is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She provides assessments, medication management, and talk therapy to adults and elders suffering from various mental health conditions. Her knowledge and passion merge as she delivers tailored treatment to the specific needs and preferences of each client. Sarah provides education about all available treatment options in a judgement free, safe space where she works together with her patients to formulate a plan of care. She is a mental health advocate, and genuinely cares!
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We have over a decade of experience in treating patients in crises, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD / ADD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Insomnia, and Substance Abuse.
The mission of our practice is to provide Person-Centered Care and empower our clients with the knowledge and skills to achieve their desirable goals. We strive to provide the highest quality evidence-based, compassionate care through a combination of medication management and customized psychotherapy to help patients/families overcome their most difficult challenges and achieve their greatest goals to lead their most joyful, fulfilling lives.
We have over a decade of experience in treating patients in crises, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD / ADD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Insomnia, and Substance Abuse.
The mission of our practice is to provide Person-Centered Care and empower our clients with the knowledge and skills to achieve their desirable goals. We strive to provide the highest quality evidence-based, compassionate care through a combination of medication management and customized psychotherapy to help patients/families overcome their most difficult challenges and achieve their greatest goals to lead their most joyful, fulfilling lives.
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Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Resolutions treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD and borderline personality disorder.
Resolutions is an organization committed to providing empathetic, compassionate mental health treatment. We know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Resolutions, you will get comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances. Our mission is to revolutionize mental health services and offer sound, evidence-based care to all clients, regardless of socio-economic status. There is no wait list and appointments are available immediately.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Resolutions treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD and borderline personality disorder.
Resolutions is an organization committed to providing empathetic, compassionate mental health treatment. We know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Resolutions, you will get comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances. Our mission is to revolutionize mental health services and offer sound, evidence-based care to all clients, regardless of socio-economic status. There is no wait list and appointments are available immediately.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of school, work, or life in general? Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or the aftereffects of trauma, and you're seeking a way to regain control and find balance. Your goal is to feel understood, supported, and empowered as you work towards mental and emotional well-being. You want a therapeutic relationship where you can grow and heal. With a background in both medicine and psychotherapy, I offer a holistic approach that considers both your mental and physical health.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of school, work, or life in general? Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or the aftereffects of trauma, and you're seeking a way to regain control and find balance. Your goal is to feel understood, supported, and empowered as you work towards mental and emotional well-being. You want a therapeutic relationship where you can grow and heal. With a background in both medicine and psychotherapy, I offer a holistic approach that considers both your mental and physical health.
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Bishop Health - Delray Beach
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Wellington, FL 33414
An ideal client may be someone struggling with behavioral health issues, particularly substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. This client may have a range of issues, including addiction to drugs or alcohol, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or other mental health disorders. Their needs would likely include comprehensive assessment and treatment for both their substance use disorder and any co-occurring psychiatric conditions. They may require medication management, therapy, and support services tailored to their unique circumstances.
An ideal client may be someone struggling with behavioral health issues, particularly substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. This client may have a range of issues, including addiction to drugs or alcohol, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or other mental health disorders. Their needs would likely include comprehensive assessment and treatment for both their substance use disorder and any co-occurring psychiatric conditions. They may require medication management, therapy, and support services tailored to their unique circumstances.
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I am a bilingual Child and Adolescent /Adult Psychiatrist who enjoys listening to people and trying to find out what is the best way to help them. In the office you will find a familiar setting where you can feel comfortable , understood and treated with dignity and respect at all times.
I am a bilingual Child and Adolescent /Adult Psychiatrist who enjoys listening to people and trying to find out what is the best way to help them. In the office you will find a familiar setting where you can feel comfortable , understood and treated with dignity and respect at all times.
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Bernadine C Anderson -Clarke
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, B-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellington, FL 33414 (Online Only)
Mental health is indeed a problem in our society. The stigmatized of mental health has been around for centuries.Today, my goal is to hip away at the stigma and birth awareness. I want people to have access to mental health care free from judgments.
Mental health is indeed a problem in our society. The stigmatized of mental health has been around for centuries.Today, my goal is to hip away at the stigma and birth awareness. I want people to have access to mental health care free from judgments.
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Danara Treneice Nelson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, NP-C, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Wellington, FL 33414 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate, therapeutic and knowledgeable healthcare provider that uses a supportive and therapeutic approach in addition to psychotropics if warranted to change negative thoughts, behaviors and patterns. My ability to gain a rapport through years of social service and patient advocacy creates an environment for the individual struggling with anxiety, depression or psychosis gain wellness and reach optimal mental health.
I am a compassionate, therapeutic and knowledgeable healthcare provider that uses a supportive and therapeutic approach in addition to psychotropics if warranted to change negative thoughts, behaviors and patterns. My ability to gain a rapport through years of social service and patient advocacy creates an environment for the individual struggling with anxiety, depression or psychosis gain wellness and reach optimal mental health.
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Bernadine Anderson-Clarke
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Wellington, FL 33414 (Online Only)
My goal is to ensure that patients have easy and immediate access to healthcare. When requested by my patients, I combine conventional medications with functional and integrative medicine approaches to address concerns like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I'm passionate about empowering individuals to find their own motivation for a healthy life. In addition to addressing behavioral health, I am capable of treating a wide range of conditions, both acute (skin and respiratory infections) and chronic (pre-diabetes, diabetes, HTN, and pain)
My goal is to ensure that patients have easy and immediate access to healthcare. When requested by my patients, I combine conventional medications with functional and integrative medicine approaches to address concerns like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I'm passionate about empowering individuals to find their own motivation for a healthy life. In addition to addressing behavioral health, I am capable of treating a wide range of conditions, both acute (skin and respiratory infections) and chronic (pre-diabetes, diabetes, HTN, and pain)
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Mindcare of America
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Verified Verified
Wellington, FL 33414 (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Ezechiel Madestin. I am an experienced board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a doctorate degree in nursing practice (DNP). My passion is to help people with mental illnesses such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, ADD, ADHD, Schizophrenia...etc. I diagnose mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. I treat them accordingly with a patient-centered approach. I do psychiatric evaluations, prescribe the appropriate drug regimen and treatment, and discontinue unnecessary drugs and treatments. I accurately document my patient care measures .
My name is Dr. Ezechiel Madestin. I am an experienced board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a doctorate degree in nursing practice (DNP). My passion is to help people with mental illnesses such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, ADD, ADHD, Schizophrenia...etc. I diagnose mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. I treat them accordingly with a patient-centered approach. I do psychiatric evaluations, prescribe the appropriate drug regimen and treatment, and discontinue unnecessary drugs and treatments. I accurately document my patient care measures .
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El ELYON Medsych services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, BC, APRN, MSN
Verified Verified
Wellington, FL 33414
I understand the importance of working with people struggling from mental illness as well as working with their families. I understands the ignominy involved with psychiatric disorders and the disease of addiction and the strength it takes to ask for help. The most important aspect of my role is building rapport with my patients so they feel emotionally safe opening up about their need for medication. I provide a safe, comfortable environment for my patients to feel vulnerable and share their struggles. I strive to not only listen but to educate my patients on their diagnoses and the medications they have been prescribed.
I understand the importance of working with people struggling from mental illness as well as working with their families. I understands the ignominy involved with psychiatric disorders and the disease of addiction and the strength it takes to ask for help. The most important aspect of my role is building rapport with my patients so they feel emotionally safe opening up about their need for medication. I provide a safe, comfortable environment for my patients to feel vulnerable and share their struggles. I strive to not only listen but to educate my patients on their diagnoses and the medications they have been prescribed.
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Betty Chukwuma
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellington, FL 33414
Hello and welcome to Ignite Health and Wellness. We care for you and are currently accepting new clients, call 561-414-3321. Mental health is important in overall health and wellness. Life’s journey comes with many challenges, learning and applying coping skills can be challenging, we can help. Here we are compassionate, knowledgeable, and well trained to provide you with evidence-based psychiatric services. We strongly believe in providing individualized holistic care for your optimal wholeness based on person-centered care.
Hello and welcome to Ignite Health and Wellness. We care for you and are currently accepting new clients, call 561-414-3321. Mental health is important in overall health and wellness. Life’s journey comes with many challenges, learning and applying coping skills can be challenging, we can help. Here we are compassionate, knowledgeable, and well trained to provide you with evidence-based psychiatric services. We strongly believe in providing individualized holistic care for your optimal wholeness based on person-centered care.
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Yi Duan Low
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Wellington, FL 33414 (Online Only)
Currently Accepting New Clients! Yi has acute expertise in psychiatric mental health and wellness, and is able to treat a wide variety of mental health conditions. She works closely with each client on a personalized one-on-one basis to determine an effective, customized treatment plan and is heavily invested in each client’s success. Yi’s deliberately small practice allows her to provide outsized individualized attention to each client, and further enables her to be your advocate for success at every step of the way.
Currently Accepting New Clients! Yi has acute expertise in psychiatric mental health and wellness, and is able to treat a wide variety of mental health conditions. She works closely with each client on a personalized one-on-one basis to determine an effective, customized treatment plan and is heavily invested in each client’s success. Yi’s deliberately small practice allows her to provide outsized individualized attention to each client, and further enables her to be your advocate for success at every step of the way.
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Now accepting new patients, treatment location in West Palm Beach. Not currently accepting insurance. I treat a variety of psychiatric conditions in a warm, supportive, and confidential private practice setting. I believe all patients deserve to be treated with patience and without judgement. I provide both medication management and various forms of talk therapy to help patients achieve their mental health goals.
Now accepting new patients, treatment location in West Palm Beach. Not currently accepting insurance. I treat a variety of psychiatric conditions in a warm, supportive, and confidential private practice setting. I believe all patients deserve to be treated with patience and without judgement. I provide both medication management and various forms of talk therapy to help patients achieve their mental health goals.
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I am a South Florida native, returning after completing my residency program at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. Despite my fondness for the Windy City, I am thrilled to be back home, closer to family and the warmth of the Florida sun. As an psychiatrist my goal is to improve quality of life and wellbeing by empowering you. I see all adult patients with special training in women’s mental health and integrative medicine. At Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Lake Worth Psychiatry, we work as a collaborative team amongst Psychiatrists, Therapists and Psychologists for your mental health.
I am a South Florida native, returning after completing my residency program at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. Despite my fondness for the Windy City, I am thrilled to be back home, closer to family and the warmth of the Florida sun. As an psychiatrist my goal is to improve quality of life and wellbeing by empowering you. I see all adult patients with special training in women’s mental health and integrative medicine. At Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Lake Worth Psychiatry, we work as a collaborative team amongst Psychiatrists, Therapists and Psychologists for your mental health.
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New Reflections Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP
Verified Verified
Wellington, FL 33467
Sima Alavi is a Board Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her career in 1995, after graduating from the University of Miami and continued on to earn her masters and Doctorate degree in the field of mental health with specialization in both children and adults. Her focus is in rehabilitation, detoxification, and recovery for both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers. Through evaluation and stabilization, she targets treatment for individuals experiencing a crisis situation and those who seek the need for immediate intervention. She works collaboratively with fellow psychiatric practitioners
Sima Alavi is a Board Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her career in 1995, after graduating from the University of Miami and continued on to earn her masters and Doctorate degree in the field of mental health with specialization in both children and adults. Her focus is in rehabilitation, detoxification, and recovery for both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers. Through evaluation and stabilization, she targets treatment for individuals experiencing a crisis situation and those who seek the need for immediate intervention. She works collaboratively with fellow psychiatric practitioners
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Healing starts from the head down! I am a board certified psychiatrist that is not only passionate about adults but also children. I have a specialized fellowship training to treat children and adolescents which assists me with seeing patients of all ages. I enjoy listening to patient’s life journey and prefer a holistic approach to treatment. If your availability and mine don’t align, feel free to make an appointment with one of my colleagues. We strive to make sure that everyone has access to mental health services.
Healing starts from the head down! I am a board certified psychiatrist that is not only passionate about adults but also children. I have a specialized fellowship training to treat children and adolescents which assists me with seeing patients of all ages. I enjoy listening to patient’s life journey and prefer a holistic approach to treatment. If your availability and mine don’t align, feel free to make an appointment with one of my colleagues. We strive to make sure that everyone has access to mental health services.
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My WellnessJournee LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellington, FL 33411
My ideal client understands that mental health affects everyone, that there is no perfect human beings. They understand that we each have our own individual issues, its just that some people can deal them better than others
My ideal client understands that mental health affects everyone, that there is no perfect human beings. They understand that we each have our own individual issues, its just that some people can deal them better than others
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Brence Brooks
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellington, FL 33414 (Online Only)
Brence Brooks is a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2020. He received his bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Louisville and his master’s degree in Nursing from Walden University. Specialty areas include medication management for major depressive disorder, bipolar I and II disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, childhood behavioral disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Brence Brooks is a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2020. He received his bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Louisville and his master’s degree in Nursing from Walden University. Specialty areas include medication management for major depressive disorder, bipolar I and II disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, childhood behavioral disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
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.