Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Wallingford, CT
Michael Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492 (Online Only)
You’ve come to the right place! At Michael Reynolds, LCSW, we offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention- the gold standard in OCD Treatment.
Have you been feeling anxious and can't seem to hit your stride despite your best efforts? Do you ever experience repetitive and intrusive thoughts? Engage in compulsions or rituals to minimize their frequency and severity only for them to come back stronger? Feel like your world has been impacted in a way that’s difficult to explain and worry that it won’t improve, or have you tried other therapies with minimal gains?
You’ve come to the right place! At Michael Reynolds, LCSW, we offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention- the gold standard in OCD Treatment.
Have you been feeling anxious and can't seem to hit your stride despite your best efforts? Do you ever experience repetitive and intrusive thoughts? Engage in compulsions or rituals to minimize their frequency and severity only for them to come back stronger? Feel like your world has been impacted in a way that’s difficult to explain and worry that it won’t improve, or have you tried other therapies with minimal gains?
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.
Stephanie Krulewitz
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492 (Online Only)
My clients tell me that the most surprising part of therapy is seeking help for one problem, and uncovering other symptoms or life events that contribute, usurp, or impact the original problem in ways they never knew. Therapy is exactly that. It starts with one thought or concern and moves toward resolution using rapport, trust, and open communication between the therapist and the client. Together we work to identify areas needing change, learning and practicing skills to get you there, celebrating the wins (every little one), supporting the misses, and finally providing you with the tools to meet your goals.
My clients tell me that the most surprising part of therapy is seeking help for one problem, and uncovering other symptoms or life events that contribute, usurp, or impact the original problem in ways they never knew. Therapy is exactly that. It starts with one thought or concern and moves toward resolution using rapport, trust, and open communication between the therapist and the client. Together we work to identify areas needing change, learning and practicing skills to get you there, celebrating the wins (every little one), supporting the misses, and finally providing you with the tools to meet your goals.
I specialize in working with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management and adhd. I also work with couples on divorce mediation and co-parenting. I am a former CSSD Family Relations Counselor.
I specialize in working with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management and adhd. I also work with couples on divorce mediation and co-parenting. I am a former CSSD Family Relations Counselor.
Deanna Bonaventura
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LLC, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For the past twenty years, I have provided treatment in diverse clinical settings. During 2020, I became a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional to help the world understand that trauma can be followed by healing and resilience when effective treatment is sought. I am honored to have gained speciality within this area as well as with other conditions that include: anxiety, depression, dependence patterns, grief and loss, and other concerns stemming from neurology or life occurrences.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For the past twenty years, I have provided treatment in diverse clinical settings. During 2020, I became a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional to help the world understand that trauma can be followed by healing and resilience when effective treatment is sought. I am honored to have gained speciality within this area as well as with other conditions that include: anxiety, depression, dependence patterns, grief and loss, and other concerns stemming from neurology or life occurrences.
Jennifer Grimsley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
Welcome! Hi, my name is Jennifer Grimsley and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have 10 years of experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting support. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relational issues, and self-esteem.
Welcome! Hi, my name is Jennifer Grimsley and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have 10 years of experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting support. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relational issues, and self-esteem.
Barry Gordon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492 (Online Only)
My practice is devoted to supporting families, couples, and individuals through the often difficult life transitions and challenges.
I offer a non-judgemental, creative approach leading to the resolution of many difficult patterns, habits, and illnesses.
Modalities include and are not limited to hypnotherapy, energy healing, gestalt therapy, family constellations, couples therapy, and strategic therapy.
My practice is devoted to supporting families, couples, and individuals through the often difficult life transitions and challenges.
I offer a non-judgemental, creative approach leading to the resolution of many difficult patterns, habits, and illnesses.
Modalities include and are not limited to hypnotherapy, energy healing, gestalt therapy, family constellations, couples therapy, and strategic therapy.
Sandra Gonsalves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
My name is Sandra Gonsalves. I have been providing counseling support to chldren, adolescents,and adults for over 15 years. I provide all types of treatment; individual, family, and marital counseling. I offer a safe and supportive therapeutic environment to assist you in developing the necessary coping skills needed to tackle life's expected but most often unexpected challenges. With my counseling experience I can guide you through depression,anxiety,school-related issues, and relationship struggles. No issue is too big nor too smal for me to help you with.
My name is Sandra Gonsalves. I have been providing counseling support to chldren, adolescents,and adults for over 15 years. I provide all types of treatment; individual, family, and marital counseling. I offer a safe and supportive therapeutic environment to assist you in developing the necessary coping skills needed to tackle life's expected but most often unexpected challenges. With my counseling experience I can guide you through depression,anxiety,school-related issues, and relationship struggles. No issue is too big nor too smal for me to help you with.
Alternative Paths Counseling,LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492
Welcome to Alternative Paths Counseling where our goal is to help you gain an understanding and find resolution to the problems you are facing. Our licensed therapists are experts in their fields and are trained to help you deal with the issues that you face. If you are dealing with depression, addictions, anxiety, or need family therapy or marriage counseling, our therapists in Wallingford CT. are here to help you in your time of need. Please see our website for a list of our therapists and specialties.
Welcome to Alternative Paths Counseling where our goal is to help you gain an understanding and find resolution to the problems you are facing. Our licensed therapists are experts in their fields and are trained to help you deal with the issues that you face. If you are dealing with depression, addictions, anxiety, or need family therapy or marriage counseling, our therapists in Wallingford CT. are here to help you in your time of need. Please see our website for a list of our therapists and specialties.
Chelsea Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
As a person first centered therapist, I recognize that everyone has their own unique journey. This is also how I like to look at the therapeutic process; a journey, with its own stages, challenges, and transformative experiences. I am passionate about helping others and strive to help them navigate and overcome their obstacles or challenges at every developmental stage as well as work to increase self-awareness. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. I look forward to working together with you on fostering healing, self-discovery and growth to empower you to reach your full potential!
As a person first centered therapist, I recognize that everyone has their own unique journey. This is also how I like to look at the therapeutic process; a journey, with its own stages, challenges, and transformative experiences. I am passionate about helping others and strive to help them navigate and overcome their obstacles or challenges at every developmental stage as well as work to increase self-awareness. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. I look forward to working together with you on fostering healing, self-discovery and growth to empower you to reach your full potential!
Inspire Recovery LLC in Connecticut
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Life is challenging, and sometimes those challenges can feel like too much to overcome alone. Inspire Recovery clinicians work with individuals to explore what obstacles they face to live their best life. We want to help you focus on the strengths you have, find the positivity in your life, and lead you on the path to happiness. We will work with you to define goals, cope with traumas, and support you through recovery and beyond. If you are struggling with your sobriety, emotional wellness or just need someone to talk to and help you through a difficult life transition, we are here to help.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Life is challenging, and sometimes those challenges can feel like too much to overcome alone. Inspire Recovery clinicians work with individuals to explore what obstacles they face to live their best life. We want to help you focus on the strengths you have, find the positivity in your life, and lead you on the path to happiness. We will work with you to define goals, cope with traumas, and support you through recovery and beyond. If you are struggling with your sobriety, emotional wellness or just need someone to talk to and help you through a difficult life transition, we are here to help.
Not accepting new clients at this time. Are you looking for a private and relaxing atmosphere where you can receive individualized counseling for yourself? I have significant experience working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma in their lives.
Not accepting new clients at this time. Are you looking for a private and relaxing atmosphere where you can receive individualized counseling for yourself? I have significant experience working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma in their lives.
One Accord Wellness Center LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIMHP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492
NOW Accepting New Clients- At One Accord Wellness Center LLC., I understand that everyone's pathway to wholeness is unique, and therefore, requires special and individualized care. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP) with advanced training in EMDR, I truly believe that strengthening the mind-body connection is a fundamental aspect of healing. I treat with the understanding that with appropriate care, the mind, much like the body, has the capacity to heal itself.
NOW Accepting New Clients- At One Accord Wellness Center LLC., I understand that everyone's pathway to wholeness is unique, and therefore, requires special and individualized care. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP) with advanced training in EMDR, I truly believe that strengthening the mind-body connection is a fundamental aspect of healing. I treat with the understanding that with appropriate care, the mind, much like the body, has the capacity to heal itself.
New Openings Bristol (M10am /Th 5pm Weekly )(Wallingford 11am Weekly) Hello, my name is Matt and I have significant experience working with adults who are struggling with finding balance in their lives due to stress, addiction, and emotional health (Chronic Trauma, Anxiety, Depression). I have training in multiple therapeutic models and will work with you on a plan that meets your needs, identifies your strengths, and works on improving areas you struggle in. If your looking for personal growth, better ways of coping with stress, or just want to sit and talk with somebody who isn't your coworker or family member, I am here.
New Openings Bristol (M10am /Th 5pm Weekly )(Wallingford 11am Weekly) Hello, my name is Matt and I have significant experience working with adults who are struggling with finding balance in their lives due to stress, addiction, and emotional health (Chronic Trauma, Anxiety, Depression). I have training in multiple therapeutic models and will work with you on a plan that meets your needs, identifies your strengths, and works on improving areas you struggle in. If your looking for personal growth, better ways of coping with stress, or just want to sit and talk with somebody who isn't your coworker or family member, I am here.
Frank J Chovitz
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
Typically, the usual approach to addiction begins with the premise that something is broken, and needs to be fixed. You will often be given a list of things to do,and a time frame to do it in. I believe that my job is to help you reflect on why you behave and think the way that you do, and coach you to begin the process of making the changes you need to make in your life in order to heal. Change begins with you. It is important to become more solution-focused, and not distracted by worry and anxiety.
Typically, the usual approach to addiction begins with the premise that something is broken, and needs to be fixed. You will often be given a list of things to do,and a time frame to do it in. I believe that my job is to help you reflect on why you behave and think the way that you do, and coach you to begin the process of making the changes you need to make in your life in order to heal. Change begins with you. It is important to become more solution-focused, and not distracted by worry and anxiety.
Wine Trail Behavioral Health, LLC is a private practice devoted to the notion that the provision of competent services is based on an appreciation of interpersonal (i.e., relational) as well as intrapersonal factors in the etiology and maintenance of emotional and behavioral problems. Toward this end, a broader more ecologically oriented framework that targets the multiple contexts in which children and families are embedded, is adopted. Importantly, this approach to treatment is consistent with causal modeling literature in the areas of child and adolescent psychopathology, and has received empirical support in controlled clinical trials.
Wine Trail Behavioral Health, LLC is a private practice devoted to the notion that the provision of competent services is based on an appreciation of interpersonal (i.e., relational) as well as intrapersonal factors in the etiology and maintenance of emotional and behavioral problems. Toward this end, a broader more ecologically oriented framework that targets the multiple contexts in which children and families are embedded, is adopted. Importantly, this approach to treatment is consistent with causal modeling literature in the areas of child and adolescent psychopathology, and has received empirical support in controlled clinical trials.
Emily Stivers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults and couples who are struggling with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, stress, and grief. I work from a person-centered, strengths-based approach, implementing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic theory, and mindfulness into my work with clients. I believe that by identifying and challenging our faulty assumptions and patterns of negative thinking, we can begin to view the world more positively and improve our relationships with others.
I specialize in working with adults and couples who are struggling with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, stress, and grief. I work from a person-centered, strengths-based approach, implementing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic theory, and mindfulness into my work with clients. I believe that by identifying and challenging our faulty assumptions and patterns of negative thinking, we can begin to view the world more positively and improve our relationships with others.
Openings for Telehealth Only. Whether you are facing life's challenges or seeking to better understand your thoughts, feelings, actions and experiences, I want to be here for you on your journey. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis & treatment of adults & adolescents. Using a collaborative and strength-based approach to therapy, I am able to provide short-term solution focused therapy or longer-term therapy for more complex issues. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, consistent & authentic relationship to provide support & new skills in your growth & self-discovery process.
Openings for Telehealth Only. Whether you are facing life's challenges or seeking to better understand your thoughts, feelings, actions and experiences, I want to be here for you on your journey. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis & treatment of adults & adolescents. Using a collaborative and strength-based approach to therapy, I am able to provide short-term solution focused therapy or longer-term therapy for more complex issues. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, consistent & authentic relationship to provide support & new skills in your growth & self-discovery process.
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.
Lighthouse Counseling and Intervention LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC , LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
Welcome to Lighthouse Counseling and Intervention where healing is our priority. Our diverse team of therapists bring a wealth of expertise and a range of therapeutic modalities to support you on your path to well-being. Meet our talented therapists, each offering specialized care, EMDR, CBT, DBT, Logotherapy, adoption issues parent or child and substance use utilizing a person centered approach. We have several licensed therapists ready to work with you on a range of issues. Please reach out to see how we can help you from a collaborative approach to therapy.
Welcome to Lighthouse Counseling and Intervention where healing is our priority. Our diverse team of therapists bring a wealth of expertise and a range of therapeutic modalities to support you on your path to well-being. Meet our talented therapists, each offering specialized care, EMDR, CBT, DBT, Logotherapy, adoption issues parent or child and substance use utilizing a person centered approach. We have several licensed therapists ready to work with you on a range of issues. Please reach out to see how we can help you from a collaborative approach to therapy.
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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.