Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Plantsville, CT
Taylor Battiste
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plantsville, CT 06479 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, I enjoy working with a variety of populations! I am particularly experienced in helping those seeking a collaborative environment aimed to identify and work through hardships and barriers and work toward personal goals. Counseling provides the opportunity to learn more about yourself, set and reach a variety of goals, take on new opportunities, and challenge yourself. My goal as your counselor is to help clients increase happiness, build upon their strengths, and to work toward personal goals!
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, I enjoy working with a variety of populations! I am particularly experienced in helping those seeking a collaborative environment aimed to identify and work through hardships and barriers and work toward personal goals. Counseling provides the opportunity to learn more about yourself, set and reach a variety of goals, take on new opportunities, and challenge yourself. My goal as your counselor is to help clients increase happiness, build upon their strengths, and to work toward personal goals!
Courtney Philcox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plantsville, CT 06479
My passion has always been to work with individuals to increase their overall happiness, build upon their strengths, and encourage them to never give up on their goals and dreams. Life can come with many challenges and roadblocks on the path to our success and satisfaction. As your therapist, I will work in collaboration with you to facilitate growth and empowerment, while providing you with support and direction. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults who deal with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, and everyday life stressors.
My passion has always been to work with individuals to increase their overall happiness, build upon their strengths, and encourage them to never give up on their goals and dreams. Life can come with many challenges and roadblocks on the path to our success and satisfaction. As your therapist, I will work in collaboration with you to facilitate growth and empowerment, while providing you with support and direction. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults who deal with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, and everyday life stressors.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in counseling children, adolescents, adults, and families in outpatient settings. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities tailored to the unique needs of my clients and believe in a person-centered, strengths-based approach to help each client achieve the goals they set for themselves. My work includes treatment for trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, conduct disorders, ADHD, and familial and peer conflict.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in counseling children, adolescents, adults, and families in outpatient settings. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities tailored to the unique needs of my clients and believe in a person-centered, strengths-based approach to help each client achieve the goals they set for themselves. My work includes treatment for trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, conduct disorders, ADHD, and familial and peer conflict.
Lindsay Matera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Plantsville, CT 06479 (Online Only)
Lindsay Matera is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in treating children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. Lindsay has worked in a variety of settings, including a therapeutic group home, outpatient clinics, and intensive and partial hospital programs. Lindsay has extensive experience working with individuals in the areas of trauma, crisis management, generalized anxiety, depression, and attachment.
Lindsay Matera is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in treating children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. Lindsay has worked in a variety of settings, including a therapeutic group home, outpatient clinics, and intensive and partial hospital programs. Lindsay has extensive experience working with individuals in the areas of trauma, crisis management, generalized anxiety, depression, and attachment.
Shannon Thomas
Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plantsville, CT 06479 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging, change can be hard. I am here to help! I believe there is no “one size fits all” approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are at in your life and we will work together towards healing and learning healthy ways of coping with stressors. I would describe my counseling style as warm and interactive. I like to provide an empathic, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere where you can feel comfortable unloading the worries that have been troubling you.
Life can be challenging, change can be hard. I am here to help! I believe there is no “one size fits all” approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are at in your life and we will work together towards healing and learning healthy ways of coping with stressors. I would describe my counseling style as warm and interactive. I like to provide an empathic, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere where you can feel comfortable unloading the worries that have been troubling you.
Tj Dowling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC, CPT, CNC
Verified Verified
Plantsville, CT 06479
TJ is a licensed professional counselor, licensed alcohol and drug counselor, certified school counselor, co-founder of Apple Valley Behavioral Health and founder of Synergy Health & Wellness. On the health and fitness side, TJ is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist, former NCAA athlete and 5x Ironman that competes in multiple racing events each year. This unique combination of skills and experiences allows him to deliver a highly effective, multidimensional approach comprised of counseling, exercise, nutritional coaching and wellness practices that create a synergistic effect on overall health and happiness.
TJ is a licensed professional counselor, licensed alcohol and drug counselor, certified school counselor, co-founder of Apple Valley Behavioral Health and founder of Synergy Health & Wellness. On the health and fitness side, TJ is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist, former NCAA athlete and 5x Ironman that competes in multiple racing events each year. This unique combination of skills and experiences allows him to deliver a highly effective, multidimensional approach comprised of counseling, exercise, nutritional coaching and wellness practices that create a synergistic effect on overall health and happiness.
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I enjoy working with individuals living with a wide range of anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder. With a background in criminal justice, I am a safe space for justice involved individuals navigating their return to the community. I am also experienced in working with individuals with substance use disorders.
I enjoy working with individuals living with a wide range of anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder. With a background in criminal justice, I am a safe space for justice involved individuals navigating their return to the community. I am also experienced in working with individuals with substance use disorders.
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.
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.
Carla E. Marin, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and faculty member at the Yale Child Study Center Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program. Dr. Marin is expert in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and depression, including obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), panic disorder, and school avoidance. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression and exposure response prevention for OCD. Dr. Marin also provides science-based strategies to parents seeking support and guidance.
Carla E. Marin, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and faculty member at the Yale Child Study Center Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program. Dr. Marin is expert in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and depression, including obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), panic disorder, and school avoidance. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression and exposure response prevention for OCD. Dr. Marin also provides science-based strategies to parents seeking support and guidance.
Charter Oak Therapeutic Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southington, CT 06489
George Gogas LCSW has extensive experience in the mental health and substance use field. He has treated many different issues which vary in severity and specializes in: anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, social anxiety, OCD, anger management and depression. George is a therapist as well a combat infantry veteran who deployed to Afghanistan which has given him a unique life experience. This allows him to relate to other veterans, first responders and people who work or live in high stress environments. George enjoys working with men and all clients to work through the stigma in asking for help and apply real skills to manage our MH.
George Gogas LCSW has extensive experience in the mental health and substance use field. He has treated many different issues which vary in severity and specializes in: anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, social anxiety, OCD, anger management and depression. George is a therapist as well a combat infantry veteran who deployed to Afghanistan which has given him a unique life experience. This allows him to relate to other veterans, first responders and people who work or live in high stress environments. George enjoys working with men and all clients to work through the stigma in asking for help and apply real skills to manage our MH.
Rhonda L Watson-DeJesus
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC, ICAADC
Verified Verified
Southington, CT 06489
People come to therapy for a variety of issues, including struggles with transitions, substance abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, marriage conflict and challenges at work or school. The first step is to work together to establish what your goals are for therapy. My own life experiences have provided me with a greater ability and understanding of demonstrating unconditional positive regard passionately. Working together treating, educating and encouraging you to break free from the chains of addiction, and prosper into a healthy fulfilling life. Over the past 10 years, I’ve helped people become more successful in all areas of life.
People come to therapy for a variety of issues, including struggles with transitions, substance abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, marriage conflict and challenges at work or school. The first step is to work together to establish what your goals are for therapy. My own life experiences have provided me with a greater ability and understanding of demonstrating unconditional positive regard passionately. Working together treating, educating and encouraging you to break free from the chains of addiction, and prosper into a healthy fulfilling life. Over the past 10 years, I’ve helped people become more successful in all areas of life.
Katie Cichon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southington, CT 06489
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the eating disorder field. I enjoy supporting adolescents, young adults, and their families develop improved relationships with themselves, their bodies, and food. I also treat co-occuring conditions including trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harm, suicidality, anxiety and depression.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the eating disorder field. I enjoy supporting adolescents, young adults, and their families develop improved relationships with themselves, their bodies, and food. I also treat co-occuring conditions including trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harm, suicidality, anxiety and depression.
Dragan David Pecirep
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Southington, CT 06489
My scope of practice covers Neuro-Developmental, Depressive, Anxiety, Trauma, Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders. I treat my clients through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I help my clients become aware that their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and emotions can lead to problematic behaviors. Through CBT I help clients identify and challenge these negative thoughts, and replace them with more positive and constructive ones reducing emotional distress.
My scope of practice covers Neuro-Developmental, Depressive, Anxiety, Trauma, Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders. I treat my clients through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I help my clients become aware that their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and emotions can lead to problematic behaviors. Through CBT I help clients identify and challenge these negative thoughts, and replace them with more positive and constructive ones reducing emotional distress.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Counselor and co-owner of Apple Valley Behavioral Health. I meet my client's needs by being goal-oriented and solution focused. My strengths lie in empowering clients to create structured plans and set attainable goals. Regardless of what brings a client to seek support, I will be there to support them in taking the steps necessary to accomplish the changes they would like to achieve. I offer a safe and supportive environment in which to explore and meet your health and wellness goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Counselor and co-owner of Apple Valley Behavioral Health. I meet my client's needs by being goal-oriented and solution focused. My strengths lie in empowering clients to create structured plans and set attainable goals. Regardless of what brings a client to seek support, I will be there to support them in taking the steps necessary to accomplish the changes they would like to achieve. I offer a safe and supportive environment in which to explore and meet your health and wellness goals.
Rameya Shanmugavelayutham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southington, CT 06489
I believe therapy can be a catalyst for important changes we want to make in our lives. I work with folx who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD ; people who want to improve their relationships and those who just want to learn more about themselves while building a more pleasurable and purposeful life. Many of my clients seek to enhance their sense of self by unpacking their experience of trauma in the context of varying identities, neurodiversities, family structures, and/or immigration experiences. I also work with children and their families who have experienced stress, life disruptions and trauma.
I believe therapy can be a catalyst for important changes we want to make in our lives. I work with folx who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD ; people who want to improve their relationships and those who just want to learn more about themselves while building a more pleasurable and purposeful life. Many of my clients seek to enhance their sense of self by unpacking their experience of trauma in the context of varying identities, neurodiversities, family structures, and/or immigration experiences. I also work with children and their families who have experienced stress, life disruptions and trauma.
Carla Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southington, CT 06489
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Symptoms related to anxiety, depression and anger have a tremendous impact on a person's life. If you feel that these behaviors have been been in control long enough and you are ready to take the first step in gaining a fulfilling and satisfying sense of self, you are on your way to change. Together, we can establish realistic and progressive treatment goals in an environment that feels safe and supportive.
Symptoms related to anxiety, depression and anger have a tremendous impact on a person's life. If you feel that these behaviors have been been in control long enough and you are ready to take the first step in gaining a fulfilling and satisfying sense of self, you are on your way to change. Together, we can establish realistic and progressive treatment goals in an environment that feels safe and supportive.
Pieces That Fit, LLC.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AAMFTAS
Verified Verified
Southington, CT 06489
My mission is to assist individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. Using a strength- based, relational approach and tapping into the resilience already present, offers a unique experience for you, your marriage and/or family. Working in collaboration, we will identify areas you would like to be different and create a plan get there- compassionately. I provide comprehensive treatment in parenting and couples and family conflict. Pieces That Fit, LLC. is a group practice with four clinicians, who offer individual, family and couples' therapy.
My mission is to assist individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. Using a strength- based, relational approach and tapping into the resilience already present, offers a unique experience for you, your marriage and/or family. Working in collaboration, we will identify areas you would like to be different and create a plan get there- compassionately. I provide comprehensive treatment in parenting and couples and family conflict. Pieces That Fit, LLC. is a group practice with four clinicians, who offer individual, family and couples' therapy.
Whether it's your 1st time seeking psychotherapy or your 15th, I'm committed to gaining a deep understanding of you and exploring with you the changes you'd like to make in your life. If you're interested in reducing or eliminating anxiety, panic, depression, the impact of past trauma or some other type of suffering, I will explore with you the underlying reasons for these symptoms and collaborate with you to help you on your way to becoming your best you. I also offer an EMDR consultation group to EMDR therapists who are looking to improve their ease and skillfulness with the model.
Whether it's your 1st time seeking psychotherapy or your 15th, I'm committed to gaining a deep understanding of you and exploring with you the changes you'd like to make in your life. If you're interested in reducing or eliminating anxiety, panic, depression, the impact of past trauma or some other type of suffering, I will explore with you the underlying reasons for these symptoms and collaborate with you to help you on your way to becoming your best you. I also offer an EMDR consultation group to EMDR therapists who are looking to improve their ease and skillfulness with the model.
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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.