Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Middlefield, CT

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Alison Caldwell-Andrews
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Middlefield, CT 06455
You've probably already tried to figure out how to feel better. Sick of being told that you're "too sensitive" or "overreacting," you're exhausted by how emotions and memories reach out and grab you, ripping you from your best efforts at stability. The effects of trauma, including high levels of anxiety, may make you wish you could simply just get rid of your emotions. It doesn't seem to matter how smart you are or how great a problem-solver you are in other areas of your life. The end result is that you're discouraged. I offer a collaborative approach with interventions that work. Come work with me and find hope and change.
You've probably already tried to figure out how to feel better. Sick of being told that you're "too sensitive" or "overreacting," you're exhausted by how emotions and memories reach out and grab you, ripping you from your best efforts at stability. The effects of trauma, including high levels of anxiety, may make you wish you could simply just get rid of your emotions. It doesn't seem to matter how smart you are or how great a problem-solver you are in other areas of your life. The end result is that you're discouraged. I offer a collaborative approach with interventions that work. Come work with me and find hope and change.
(540) 453-7917 View (540) 453-7917
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Grisel Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Middlefield, CT 06455
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning! Are you currently struggling with daily life, parenting, career, work, relationships, grief, feeling sad, anxious, worried, overthinking, little to no motivation and not sure about where to start? I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. You really can have a life of abundance, peace and joy! How can I help you? Let's talk!
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning! Are you currently struggling with daily life, parenting, career, work, relationships, grief, feeling sad, anxious, worried, overthinking, little to no motivation and not sure about where to start? I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. You really can have a life of abundance, peace and joy! How can I help you? Let's talk!
(959) 207-1876 View (959) 207-1876
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Agnieszka Sikorska
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Middlefield, CT 06455
I ground my therapeutic work on supporting person’s inherent strive to change and grow, as well as on potential to heal and adapt. My relational approach to therapy is based on discovering personal or relational wants, needs, and traumas, as well as improvement and stabilization of interpersonal connections. I support my clients in exploring the benefits of nurturing the wholesomeness of personhood in aspects of emotionality, physicality, spirituality and intellectuality, including examining perfectionism, ineffective behaviors, learning skills to manage difficult situations, tolerating discomfort, self-regulation, and self-care.
I ground my therapeutic work on supporting person’s inherent strive to change and grow, as well as on potential to heal and adapt. My relational approach to therapy is based on discovering personal or relational wants, needs, and traumas, as well as improvement and stabilization of interpersonal connections. I support my clients in exploring the benefits of nurturing the wholesomeness of personhood in aspects of emotionality, physicality, spirituality and intellectuality, including examining perfectionism, ineffective behaviors, learning skills to manage difficult situations, tolerating discomfort, self-regulation, and self-care.
(475) 219-6979 View (475) 219-6979
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Patrick Russolillo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Middlefield, CT 06455
I am a licensed psychologist. I have been practicing psychology for 40 years and have been in private practice for 30 years. The vast majority of my training during the course of my career has been in the area of behavioral assessment, behavioral interventions and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I take a directive and problem solving approach to counseling. I offer the following services: cognitive and behavior therapy for children, adolescents and adults, psychological evaluations, evaluation of autism, interventions and treatment for anxiety, and depression. Behavioral intervention for sleep and insomnia.
I am a licensed psychologist. I have been practicing psychology for 40 years and have been in private practice for 30 years. The vast majority of my training during the course of my career has been in the area of behavioral assessment, behavioral interventions and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I take a directive and problem solving approach to counseling. I offer the following services: cognitive and behavior therapy for children, adolescents and adults, psychological evaluations, evaluation of autism, interventions and treatment for anxiety, and depression. Behavioral intervention for sleep and insomnia.
(860) 552-6383 View (860) 552-6383

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Amanda Liquori
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457
I use evidence-based techniques like CBT and Exposure and Ritual Prevention (ERP) to help you or your child build the skills necessary to manage anxiety or OCD or overcome behavioral challenges.
Are you or your child struggling to navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety or OCD? Are you concerned about your child's behavioral issues? I understand how overwhelming these struggles can be, whether for children, teens, or adults, and I’m passionate about helping my clients regain a sense of control and confidence in their lives. I’m here to create a safe, compassionate space where we can work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. You deserve to feel heard and supported, and I make it a priority to ensure you feel comfortable expressing yourself throughout our work together.
I use evidence-based techniques like CBT and Exposure and Ritual Prevention (ERP) to help you or your child build the skills necessary to manage anxiety or OCD or overcome behavioral challenges.
Are you or your child struggling to navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety or OCD? Are you concerned about your child's behavioral issues? I understand how overwhelming these struggles can be, whether for children, teens, or adults, and I’m passionate about helping my clients regain a sense of control and confidence in their lives. I’m here to create a safe, compassionate space where we can work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. You deserve to feel heard and supported, and I make it a priority to ensure you feel comfortable expressing yourself throughout our work together.
(860) 419-7493 View (860) 419-7493
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Central CT Anxiety/OCD Treatment LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Foa at the Perelman School of Medicine for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
I am passionate about working with Clients who struggle with Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Panic, Social Phobia, and PTSD. As I am all to well aware of through my own past experiences. I know how debilitating it can be. Anxiety tries to keep you from becoming all that you can be. It is important for me to look at therapy from a holistic approach we will incorporate sound research based theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (ERP) Exposure and Response Prevention therapy..
Foa at the Perelman School of Medicine for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
I am passionate about working with Clients who struggle with Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Panic, Social Phobia, and PTSD. As I am all to well aware of through my own past experiences. I know how debilitating it can be. Anxiety tries to keep you from becoming all that you can be. It is important for me to look at therapy from a holistic approach we will incorporate sound research based theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (ERP) Exposure and Response Prevention therapy..
(860) 956-3612 View (860) 956-3612
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Sherri L O'Shea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IMH-E
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457
Waitlist for new clients
Is anxiety or OCD holding you back from being fully present in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge? If fear and avoidance are keeping you from moving forward, you don’t have to face it alone. At Blossom Grove Therapy, we’re here to help you break free from the cycle of distress. Our team of compassionate clinicians specialize in treating anxiety disorders and OCD, using evidence-based approaches designed to help you heal, reduce distress, and regain control. Through tailored therapy, you can transform unhealthy patterns, allowing you to reconnect with yourself and those around you in meaningful ways.
Is anxiety or OCD holding you back from being fully present in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge? If fear and avoidance are keeping you from moving forward, you don’t have to face it alone. At Blossom Grove Therapy, we’re here to help you break free from the cycle of distress. Our team of compassionate clinicians specialize in treating anxiety disorders and OCD, using evidence-based approaches designed to help you heal, reduce distress, and regain control. Through tailored therapy, you can transform unhealthy patterns, allowing you to reconnect with yourself and those around you in meaningful ways.
(860) 854-1684 View (860) 854-1684
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Colleen McCormick
MA, BCBA, LBA-CT
Verified Verified
Cheshire, CT 06410  (Online Only)
We will focus on assessing symptoms and severity, learning all about OCD and its effect on your thoughts and actions, creating an overall wellness plan for a strong foundation, learning new coping strategies and doing exposures.
The same thought has been assaulting you in an agonizing loop of repetition for days on end. Or has it been weeks? One compulsive behavior or another keeps you trapped in a constant cycle of despair. The more you resist, the tighter it grabs you - there's no escape. No one understands how hard it is or that you can't just stop. They couldn’t imagine how much you suffer inside your own mind. So, you hold it all in and suffer in silence, ending each day drained, defeated, and depressed. What you wouldn't give to get your life back, to be free. It’s time to make a change - time to get unstuck.
We will focus on assessing symptoms and severity, learning all about OCD and its effect on your thoughts and actions, creating an overall wellness plan for a strong foundation, learning new coping strategies and doing exposures.
The same thought has been assaulting you in an agonizing loop of repetition for days on end. Or has it been weeks? One compulsive behavior or another keeps you trapped in a constant cycle of despair. The more you resist, the tighter it grabs you - there's no escape. No one understands how hard it is or that you can't just stop. They couldn’t imagine how much you suffer inside your own mind. So, you hold it all in and suffer in silence, ending each day drained, defeated, and depressed. What you wouldn't give to get your life back, to be free. It’s time to make a change - time to get unstuck.
(475) 265-6434 View (475) 265-6434
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Michael Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
Do you long to live a happier and more fulfilled, cherished life free from OCD, anxiety and depression? Perhaps you feel right on the cusp of achieving your wildest dreams or maybe it seems like that day will never come. Either way, we've all been there before. Whether you lie awake at night staring at the ceiling while anxious, intrusive thoughts run through your mind, you can't seem to find that spark or motivation to put the finishing touches on accomplishing your goals or you aren't sure what step to take next, Michael Reynolds, LCSW is here for you!
Do you long to live a happier and more fulfilled, cherished life free from OCD, anxiety and depression? Perhaps you feel right on the cusp of achieving your wildest dreams or maybe it seems like that day will never come. Either way, we've all been there before. Whether you lie awake at night staring at the ceiling while anxious, intrusive thoughts run through your mind, you can't seem to find that spark or motivation to put the finishing touches on accomplishing your goals or you aren't sure what step to take next, Michael Reynolds, LCSW is here for you!
(203) 987-6616 View (203) 987-6616
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Beth Giurelli
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cheshire, CT 06410
I see clients with problems such as generalized anxiety, OCD, panic, PTSD and social anxiety. I work from a positive psychology, strength-based perspective and primarily practice cognitive-behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, and narrative therapy. People often come to therapy because their symptoms increased after experiencing a stressor, such as relationship, career or family problems. In addition to individual therapy I also offer relaxation workshops. Visit drbethgiurelli.com for more information.
I see clients with problems such as generalized anxiety, OCD, panic, PTSD and social anxiety. I work from a positive psychology, strength-based perspective and primarily practice cognitive-behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, and narrative therapy. People often come to therapy because their symptoms increased after experiencing a stressor, such as relationship, career or family problems. In addition to individual therapy I also offer relaxation workshops. Visit drbethgiurelli.com for more information.
(860) 553-3062 View (860) 553-3062
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Warren Corson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southington, CT 06489
I specialize in treating obsessive compulsive disorder and other anxiety disorders.
Sometimes our thoughts inhibit our ability to enjoy life and live in the present. How we react to those thoughts is so important, yet for many of us, we rely on strategies that are ineffective at best and harmful at worst. Often, we get stuck in a cyclical pattern of thinking, and we can feel our anxiety growing. There is a way out of this.
I specialize in treating obsessive compulsive disorder and other anxiety disorders.
Sometimes our thoughts inhibit our ability to enjoy life and live in the present. How we react to those thoughts is so important, yet for many of us, we rely on strategies that are ineffective at best and harmful at worst. Often, we get stuck in a cyclical pattern of thinking, and we can feel our anxiety growing. There is a way out of this.
(860) 943-4579 View (860) 943-4579
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Heather Agid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in intensive trauma treatment, anxiety management including OCD, parenting, life transitions and mood regulation.
Are you looking for a supportive space to process your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgement? Are you carrying around the weight of stress, trauma or worry? Whether you're looking for structured trauma treatment such as EMDR, anxiety or depression management through CBT, DBT or emotionally focused talk therapy for daily challenges, your needs will be prioritized in sessions. Together, we will work on creating a plan that feels comfortable and effective at helping you feel better so you can get back to your life. I offer in person and virtual appointments depending on your preference. For a quick response, use email!
I specialize in intensive trauma treatment, anxiety management including OCD, parenting, life transitions and mood regulation.
Are you looking for a supportive space to process your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgement? Are you carrying around the weight of stress, trauma or worry? Whether you're looking for structured trauma treatment such as EMDR, anxiety or depression management through CBT, DBT or emotionally focused talk therapy for daily challenges, your needs will be prioritized in sessions. Together, we will work on creating a plan that feels comfortable and effective at helping you feel better so you can get back to your life. I offer in person and virtual appointments depending on your preference. For a quick response, use email!
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Kayla Makara
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Cromwell, CT 06416
I'm an LPCA with experience in working with kids, teens, and young adults with ADHD, autism, mood disorders, substance use, oppositional defiance disorder, personality disorders, panic disorder, OCD, and anxiety.
I believe that therapy is less like an onion and more like a garlic clove. Instead of trying to peel back the layers, we learn to understand, integrate, and balance all of the pieces that make us who we are. Whatever path life has taken you down, I'm here to listen and reassure you that you are not alone. Healing looks different for everyone. Through my background in mental health nursing, I approach counseling by integrating professional experience with a deep understanding of mental health utilizing a variety of theoretical lenses and interventions to individuals, couples, parents, and families.
I'm an LPCA with experience in working with kids, teens, and young adults with ADHD, autism, mood disorders, substance use, oppositional defiance disorder, personality disorders, panic disorder, OCD, and anxiety.
I believe that therapy is less like an onion and more like a garlic clove. Instead of trying to peel back the layers, we learn to understand, integrate, and balance all of the pieces that make us who we are. Whatever path life has taken you down, I'm here to listen and reassure you that you are not alone. Healing looks different for everyone. Through my background in mental health nursing, I approach counseling by integrating professional experience with a deep understanding of mental health utilizing a variety of theoretical lenses and interventions to individuals, couples, parents, and families.
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Brittany Quagan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457  (Online Only)
As a person with lived experience and an extensive background in healing work, both clinically and holistically, my specialty is working with those who have anxiety disorders, trauma, depression, OCD, struggles in their relationships, with self esteem and personal power.
Our minds are often full of made up stories we have been telling ourselves for years. Often, they are stories that have been written based on who others have told us we are or are "supposed" to be. My clients are those who want to rewrite the stories that create a sense of heaviness or limit their life experience, including stories full of anxiety and negative thoughts. I help those who are looking to find inner peace, clarity, a better understanding of themselves, and freedom from the heaviness our minds and life experiences can bring.
As a person with lived experience and an extensive background in healing work, both clinically and holistically, my specialty is working with those who have anxiety disorders, trauma, depression, OCD, struggles in their relationships, with self esteem and personal power.
Our minds are often full of made up stories we have been telling ourselves for years. Often, they are stories that have been written based on who others have told us we are or are "supposed" to be. My clients are those who want to rewrite the stories that create a sense of heaviness or limit their life experience, including stories full of anxiety and negative thoughts. I help those who are looking to find inner peace, clarity, a better understanding of themselves, and freedom from the heaviness our minds and life experiences can bring.
(860) 792-4281 View (860) 792-4281
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Liza Beth Josephson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457
Whether it’s to tackle relationship or family difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, or pain management, I draw on many strategies including Internal Family Systems; Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction; ACT; and cognitive, body- centered, and neuroscience- informed techniques help you get unstuck and moving in a more fulfilling direction.
If you feel like some parts of your life aren’t going the way you’d like them to go, therapy in a warm, supportive, and professional environment may help you get things moving in the right direction. I enjoy working with college-age students and adults, and I work together with each client to create an individualized approach based on your unique goals, strengths, challenges, and preferences.
Whether it’s to tackle relationship or family difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, or pain management, I draw on many strategies including Internal Family Systems; Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction; ACT; and cognitive, body- centered, and neuroscience- informed techniques help you get unstuck and moving in a more fulfilling direction.
If you feel like some parts of your life aren’t going the way you’d like them to go, therapy in a warm, supportive, and professional environment may help you get things moving in the right direction. I enjoy working with college-age students and adults, and I work together with each client to create an individualized approach based on your unique goals, strengths, challenges, and preferences.
(959) 230-0810 View (959) 230-0810
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Suzanne Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, CT 06480
I have been a therapist for 27+ years treating numerous psychological issues & age groups. My clinical focus/expertise includes: eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, severe trauma & grief/loss. My primary treatment approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (changing your thought response). My job isn't to fix but to assist you with learning positive/realistic coping skills, focusing on your strengths and offering constructive feedback to reduce the level of interference your struggles/beliefs have on you with an emphasis on acceptance, validation and empowerment at every stage of therapy.
I have been a therapist for 27+ years treating numerous psychological issues & age groups. My clinical focus/expertise includes: eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, severe trauma & grief/loss. My primary treatment approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (changing your thought response). My job isn't to fix but to assist you with learning positive/realistic coping skills, focusing on your strengths and offering constructive feedback to reduce the level of interference your struggles/beliefs have on you with an emphasis on acceptance, validation and empowerment at every stage of therapy.
(860) 598-4824 View (860) 598-4824
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Rebecca Carr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492  (Online Only)
So you feel anxious at night? Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or not like yourself? Do you feel like you need relief? Together I help women to resolve trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, low self-esteem, life stage, and perinatal mental health challenges. We live in a time which may create feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or sadness. Through the course of our lives, we have difficult moments that stay with us. Where you are now, where you came from, how you are treated, all influence thoughts, feelings, and functioning. In working together, you'll be able to create an essentially better life.
So you feel anxious at night? Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or not like yourself? Do you feel like you need relief? Together I help women to resolve trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, low self-esteem, life stage, and perinatal mental health challenges. We live in a time which may create feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or sadness. Through the course of our lives, we have difficult moments that stay with us. Where you are now, where you came from, how you are treated, all influence thoughts, feelings, and functioning. In working together, you'll be able to create an essentially better life.
(475) 253-2716 View (475) 253-2716
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Sarah Thibodeau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457
My practice focuses on the treatment of anxiety and OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-based CBT (I-CBT).
In this fast-paced and overstimulating world, it's easy to lose sight of our own needs. The demands of daily life can feel overwhelming, often derailing your efforts to care for yourself. Reaching out for support when you are distressed is a big step and I am so glad you’re here. My goal is to provide a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where you can receive the care you need to create a balanced, fulfilling life. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, navigating life transitions, and those in all stages of parenting.
My practice focuses on the treatment of anxiety and OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-based CBT (I-CBT).
In this fast-paced and overstimulating world, it's easy to lose sight of our own needs. The demands of daily life can feel overwhelming, often derailing your efforts to care for yourself. Reaching out for support when you are distressed is a big step and I am so glad you’re here. My goal is to provide a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where you can receive the care you need to create a balanced, fulfilling life. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, navigating life transitions, and those in all stages of parenting.
(860) 854-8095 View (860) 854-8095
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Dr. Yacihuilca Moní
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Newington, CT 06111  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals manage challenges such as depression, anxiety disorders (including panic disorder and phobias), ADHD, trauma/PTSD, and OCD.
My name is Yacihuilca Moní, a licensed clinical psychologist in MA and CT, dedicated to supporting individuals across their lifespan. With a passion for providing compassionate care, I have worked extensively with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. My therapeutic toolkit includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to meet each client's unique needs. Additionally, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I specialize in helping individuals manage challenges such as depression, anxiety disorders (including panic disorder and phobias), ADHD, trauma/PTSD, and OCD.
My name is Yacihuilca Moní, a licensed clinical psychologist in MA and CT, dedicated to supporting individuals across their lifespan. With a passion for providing compassionate care, I have worked extensively with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. My therapeutic toolkit includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to meet each client's unique needs. Additionally, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(860) 431-2738 View (860) 431-2738
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Anxiety Disorders Center, Institute of Living
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Cheshire, CT 06410
With two locations in Hartford and Cheshire, the Anxiety Disorders Center (Director: David Tolin, Ph.D.) provides outpatient, individual therapy for adults and children with anxiety disorders (including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, separation anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder), obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, trichotillomania, and skin-picking disorder), illness anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and school refusal/avoidance.
With two locations in Hartford and Cheshire, the Anxiety Disorders Center (Director: David Tolin, Ph.D.) provides outpatient, individual therapy for adults and children with anxiety disorders (including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, separation anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder), obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, trichotillomania, and skin-picking disorder), illness anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and school refusal/avoidance.
(203) 699-2030 View (203) 699-2030

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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.