Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Massachusetts
OCD Specialist, Shane MacDonald, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420 (Online Only)
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and OCD related disorders.
www.DrJenAlosso.com
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and OCD related disorders.
www.DrJenAlosso.com
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. I’m a psychologist with 30 years’ experience. I help children, teens, and adults tackle anxiety: generalized anxiety (constant worry), panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and social anxiety. You'll learn how anxiety works, and we'll develop the treatment plan that's right for you or your child, based on CBT, in person exposure therapy for OCD, or parent coaching. Clinical Hypnosis is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety, pain, and managing habits such as smoking/vaping and dealing with difficult issues from the past.
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. I’m a psychologist with 30 years’ experience. I help children, teens, and adults tackle anxiety: generalized anxiety (constant worry), panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and social anxiety. You'll learn how anxiety works, and we'll develop the treatment plan that's right for you or your child, based on CBT, in person exposure therapy for OCD, or parent coaching. Clinical Hypnosis is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety, pain, and managing habits such as smoking/vaping and dealing with difficult issues from the past.
I am also on staff in the OCD program at MGH and am on faculty at Harvard Medical School.
Most people with emotional disorders such as OCD, anxiety and depression suffer for years before getting the help they deserve. As a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist, I specialize in treating emotional disorders with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is the gold standard treatment for OCD and related disorders (e.g., BDD, hair-pulling, skin-picking), anxiety (e.g., social, panic, phobias, GAD), and depression.
I am also on staff in the OCD program at MGH and am on faculty at Harvard Medical School.
Most people with emotional disorders such as OCD, anxiety and depression suffer for years before getting the help they deserve. As a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist, I specialize in treating emotional disorders with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is the gold standard treatment for OCD and related disorders (e.g., BDD, hair-pulling, skin-picking), anxiety (e.g., social, panic, phobias, GAD), and depression.
Dr. Brittany Mathes Winnicki
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02130 (Online Only)
Asking for help is hard and takes courage. Kudos to you for taking the first step. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with individuals with anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related conditions (e.g., PTSD). My clients often come to me feeling stuck in repetitive thoughts, uncomfortable emotions, and unhelpful patterns of behavior. I flexibly integrate techniques from evidence-based psychotherapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and exposure-based therapies, to meet my clients' unique needs.
Asking for help is hard and takes courage. Kudos to you for taking the first step. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with individuals with anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related conditions (e.g., PTSD). My clients often come to me feeling stuck in repetitive thoughts, uncomfortable emotions, and unhelpful patterns of behavior. I flexibly integrate techniques from evidence-based psychotherapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and exposure-based therapies, to meet my clients' unique needs.
Dr. Amasa Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116
I am a trained OCD specialist and an active member of the International OCD Foundation (I OCDF).
Navigating OCD, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions can be emotionally and physically draining. There is little more frustrating than thinking and behaving in the same ways despite knowing they contribute to these issues and other debilitating symptoms. Therapy is a place to safely explore the thoughts, behaviors, and relationships that are interfering with living a more fulfilling and rewarding life. (more info on www.smithlicsw.com)
I am a trained OCD specialist and an active member of the International OCD Foundation (I OCDF).
Navigating OCD, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions can be emotionally and physically draining. There is little more frustrating than thinking and behaving in the same ways despite knowing they contribute to these issues and other debilitating symptoms. Therapy is a place to safely explore the thoughts, behaviors, and relationships that are interfering with living a more fulfilling and rewarding life. (more info on www.smithlicsw.com)
I am currently accepting adult clients (age 18 and up) for telehealth/virtual only. My goal is to provide clients with a warm, safe and non-judgmental space to identify old patterns, gain insight, and work towards their goals. I see individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and those facing challenging life transitions. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, OCD and other related disorders using exposure and response prevention (ERP).
I am currently accepting adult clients (age 18 and up) for telehealth/virtual only. My goal is to provide clients with a warm, safe and non-judgmental space to identify old patterns, gain insight, and work towards their goals. I see individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and those facing challenging life transitions. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, OCD and other related disorders using exposure and response prevention (ERP).
Alenka Larsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138 (Online Only)
I have an in-depth knowledge of OCD and I take a client-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy, using CBT techniques as the cornerstone of my practice.
Hi! My name is Alenka Larsen. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Massachusetts and I work with children (10 and older), adolescents, and adults struggling with any of the following issues: OCD, depression/anxiety, trauma, body dysmorphia, and self-harm.
I have an in-depth knowledge of OCD and I take a client-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy, using CBT techniques as the cornerstone of my practice.
Hi! My name is Alenka Larsen. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Massachusetts and I work with children (10 and older), adolescents, and adults struggling with any of the following issues: OCD, depression/anxiety, trauma, body dysmorphia, and self-harm.
I've worked with many children, adolescents, teens, and families impacted by anxiety, OCD, and related disorders.
Are you or your child struggling with an anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), or related concerns? Do you or your child feel stuck and in need of a non-judgmental environment to address unhelpful behavioral patterns and/or unwanted thoughts? Are these issues impacting your or your child’s ability to engage at work, school, or in relationships? These experiences can feel very isolating and distressing, and you might be asking yourself, “where do I even begin?”
I've worked with many children, adolescents, teens, and families impacted by anxiety, OCD, and related disorders.
Are you or your child struggling with an anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), or related concerns? Do you or your child feel stuck and in need of a non-judgmental environment to address unhelpful behavioral patterns and/or unwanted thoughts? Are these issues impacting your or your child’s ability to engage at work, school, or in relationships? These experiences can feel very isolating and distressing, and you might be asking yourself, “where do I even begin?”
Anxiety, depression, chronic pain and illness, grief, losses (spouses, children, parents, pets), substance struggles,aging, relationship struggles, adult ADHD, OCD, traumas, LGBT issues, existential issues, spiritual growth.
There is no real ‘cure’ for being a human being. But in therapy, there can be support, exploration and development of skills that let us live a more meaningful and manageable life. Perspective of another, more objective person, can help. When you are in the movie, you can't watch it.
Anxiety, depression, chronic pain and illness, grief, losses (spouses, children, parents, pets), substance struggles,aging, relationship struggles, adult ADHD, OCD, traumas, LGBT issues, existential issues, spiritual growth.
There is no real ‘cure’ for being a human being. But in therapy, there can be support, exploration and development of skills that let us live a more meaningful and manageable life. Perspective of another, more objective person, can help. When you are in the movie, you can't watch it.
Emily Kelleher LMFT, The Therapy Space
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwood, MA 02062 (Online Only)
My therapy style pulls from a variety of treatment modalities, as I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and Hoarding issues.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working in a variety of treatment settings. I received my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, but have primarily worked in the state of Massachusetts for the last 9 years. I enjoy collaborating with clients to support them as a validating and driving force toward meeting their goals. I work with clients who struggle with Depression, Substance Abuse, Anxiety, OCD, Hoarding, Life Transitions, Military and Post-Deployment, Couples, families, and Relationship issues.
My therapy style pulls from a variety of treatment modalities, as I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and Hoarding issues.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working in a variety of treatment settings. I received my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, but have primarily worked in the state of Massachusetts for the last 9 years. I enjoy collaborating with clients to support them as a validating and driving force toward meeting their goals. I work with clients who struggle with Depression, Substance Abuse, Anxiety, OCD, Hoarding, Life Transitions, Military and Post-Deployment, Couples, families, and Relationship issues.
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I help folks ages 15+ with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), social anxiety, panic attacks, and other anxiety related challenges. Additionally, I have experience helping those struggling with depression, eating disorders, trauma, and stress in adjusting to difficult life circumstances. I also work with individuals struggling with body focused repetitive behaviors including skin picking or hair pulling through Habit Reversal Training. I am licensed to treat clients in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. I only offer tele-health at this time.
I help folks ages 15+ with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), social anxiety, panic attacks, and other anxiety related challenges. Additionally, I have experience helping those struggling with depression, eating disorders, trauma, and stress in adjusting to difficult life circumstances. I also work with individuals struggling with body focused repetitive behaviors including skin picking or hair pulling through Habit Reversal Training. I am licensed to treat clients in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. I only offer tele-health at this time.
In therapy, I primarily use cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help my patients learn coping strategies to manage their anxiety and OCD, and to work toward approaching difficult situations.
I am a child psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for anxiety and OCD. Outside of my private practice, I am also on faculty at Harvard Medical School and work in the Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital. I work with children, teenagers, and young adults. I also work with parents of children with anxiety and OCD to help them learn how to support their child. Please reach out for a free phone consultation and we can determine if your child would be a good fit for my practice.
In therapy, I primarily use cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help my patients learn coping strategies to manage their anxiety and OCD, and to work toward approaching difficult situations.
I am a child psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for anxiety and OCD. Outside of my private practice, I am also on faculty at Harvard Medical School and work in the Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital. I work with children, teenagers, and young adults. I also work with parents of children with anxiety and OCD to help them learn how to support their child. Please reach out for a free phone consultation and we can determine if your child would be a good fit for my practice.
Josh Tanenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01608
If you're looking to take your life back from OCD, a mood disorder, or addiction - or if you're just looking for a supportive, inclusive space to learn about yourself and learn new ways to you use your mind - I want to help! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
If you feel lost, frustrated, directionless, or want to make a change, working with a skilled therapist can be one of your best options. Therapy can help you challenge thought patterns that cause emotional and behavioral problems, and build coping skills to deal with life's inevitable challenges. It can be one of the most powerful tools we use to reduce our suffering, increase the joy in our lives, and be our best selves. My approach is centered on your goals and what you want to accomplish. Your needs are unique, so your therapy should be too!
If you're looking to take your life back from OCD, a mood disorder, or addiction - or if you're just looking for a supportive, inclusive space to learn about yourself and learn new ways to you use your mind - I want to help! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
If you feel lost, frustrated, directionless, or want to make a change, working with a skilled therapist can be one of your best options. Therapy can help you challenge thought patterns that cause emotional and behavioral problems, and build coping skills to deal with life's inevitable challenges. It can be one of the most powerful tools we use to reduce our suffering, increase the joy in our lives, and be our best selves. My approach is centered on your goals and what you want to accomplish. Your needs are unique, so your therapy should be too!
OCD Specialist, Shane MacDonald, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Tewksbury, MA 01876 (Online Only)
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Hi, my name is Nancy Nelson. I specialize in Anxiety, OCD, and Postpartum Anxiety/Depression. I have over 8 years of clinical experience. I collaboratively work with clients to help them suffer less, understand themselves more, and recognize triggers and overcome them with self-agency.I worked in inpatient psychiatric as a social worker years before I decided to be a therapist. After 4 years of being a therapist, I found myself gravitating more towards in treating those who have Anxiety/ OCD/Post Partum-Depression/Anxiety.
Hi, my name is Nancy Nelson. I specialize in Anxiety, OCD, and Postpartum Anxiety/Depression. I have over 8 years of clinical experience. I collaboratively work with clients to help them suffer less, understand themselves more, and recognize triggers and overcome them with self-agency.I worked in inpatient psychiatric as a social worker years before I decided to be a therapist. After 4 years of being a therapist, I found myself gravitating more towards in treating those who have Anxiety/ OCD/Post Partum-Depression/Anxiety.
Victoria Sayeg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience helping people struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. My goal is to help individuals and families live in alignment with their values and utilize skills to overcome their fears! I value bringing compassion, authenticity, and fun to the therapy space. I firmly believe that progress is not linear, and enjoy helping individuals and families navigate their goals and build resilience.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience helping people struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. My goal is to help individuals and families live in alignment with their values and utilize skills to overcome their fears! I value bringing compassion, authenticity, and fun to the therapy space. I firmly believe that progress is not linear, and enjoy helping individuals and families navigate their goals and build resilience.
I am a cognitive behavioral psychologist specializing in anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and self-worth. My clients tend to be high functioning in some domains (e.g., professionally) while suffering greatly in others (e.g., relationships, sense of self, mood). I work with individuals with a deep-seated desire to excel and maintain a sense of order and control, which often veers into rigid patterns of thinking, behaving, and interacting with the world and themselves. I help my clients integrate their high-functioning capabilities with a greater sense of flexibility, balance, and openness.
I am a cognitive behavioral psychologist specializing in anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and self-worth. My clients tend to be high functioning in some domains (e.g., professionally) while suffering greatly in others (e.g., relationships, sense of self, mood). I work with individuals with a deep-seated desire to excel and maintain a sense of order and control, which often veers into rigid patterns of thinking, behaving, and interacting with the world and themselves. I help my clients integrate their high-functioning capabilities with a greater sense of flexibility, balance, and openness.
I have worked at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, McLean Hospital's Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Institute, and Rhode Island Hospital's Acceptance and Mindfulness Based Partial Hospital program.
Update: I'm accepting new clients! If you are having a difficult time right now, I would love to work with you to understand why and a plan to move forward. I am a warm and collaborative psychologist who completed a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Harvard University and have worked with people struggling with depression and anxiety for 10+ years. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (ERP) and mindfulness-based approaches for depression and anxiety disorders. I use techniques from these different approaches based on what could be helpful for you.
I have worked at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, McLean Hospital's Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Institute, and Rhode Island Hospital's Acceptance and Mindfulness Based Partial Hospital program.
Update: I'm accepting new clients! If you are having a difficult time right now, I would love to work with you to understand why and a plan to move forward. I am a warm and collaborative psychologist who completed a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Harvard University and have worked with people struggling with depression and anxiety for 10+ years. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (ERP) and mindfulness-based approaches for depression and anxiety disorders. I use techniques from these different approaches based on what could be helpful for you.
Now Accepting New Clients! I am a provisionally licensed Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist at And Still We Rise, LLC. I received my B.S. in Counseling Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Trauma Specialization Studies from Lesley University. I am committed to multicultural competence and anti-racist practices. I provide individual psychotherapy for a range of presenting concerns, including trauma work, grief and loss, disordered eating, and domestic violence, with additional experience in, OCD work, anxiety/depression, and substance abuse.
Now Accepting New Clients! I am a provisionally licensed Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist at And Still We Rise, LLC. I received my B.S. in Counseling Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Trauma Specialization Studies from Lesley University. I am committed to multicultural competence and anti-racist practices. I provide individual psychotherapy for a range of presenting concerns, including trauma work, grief and loss, disordered eating, and domestic violence, with additional experience in, OCD work, anxiety/depression, and substance abuse.
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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.