Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Amherst, NY
I am passionate about helping people across the lifespan experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression reach their goals and learn strategies and skills to overcome their disorders. I am also passionate about helping parents learn parenting strategies to help treat childhood behavioral issues.
I am passionate about helping people across the lifespan experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression reach their goals and learn strategies and skills to overcome their disorders. I am also passionate about helping parents learn parenting strategies to help treat childhood behavioral issues.
Katie Nowak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14221
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I have spent the last 15 years working with children and adolescents, families and adults in the Western New York area. I specialize in eating disorders, OCD, anxiety disorders and mood disorders. I take an eclectic and person-centered approach to therapy, as I do not believe “one size fits all.” I am a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned therapist, highly trauma informed, and strongly value social justice in my work. I believe my clients are the experts in their own lives, and would love the chance to work with you.
Hi! I have spent the last 15 years working with children and adolescents, families and adults in the Western New York area. I specialize in eating disorders, OCD, anxiety disorders and mood disorders. I take an eclectic and person-centered approach to therapy, as I do not believe “one size fits all.” I am a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned therapist, highly trauma informed, and strongly value social justice in my work. I believe my clients are the experts in their own lives, and would love the chance to work with you.
I am experienced in helping people with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD).
Are intrusive thoughts getting out of control? Do you find yourself worrying and not always knowing why? Are feelings of sadness or emptiness making it hard to enjoy things that once made you happy? Counseling is a healing journey. I would consider it a privilege to help you through this journey. I believe in helping people to reach their maximum potential and teaching people to manage their symptoms so that they may live as full and as meaningful a life as possible. My intention is to empower you to make the best decisions for yourself and to help you to cope with challenges in your life.
I am experienced in helping people with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD).
Are intrusive thoughts getting out of control? Do you find yourself worrying and not always knowing why? Are feelings of sadness or emptiness making it hard to enjoy things that once made you happy? Counseling is a healing journey. I would consider it a privilege to help you through this journey. I believe in helping people to reach their maximum potential and teaching people to manage their symptoms so that they may live as full and as meaningful a life as possible. My intention is to empower you to make the best decisions for yourself and to help you to cope with challenges in your life.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience in the treatment of various mental health related conditions. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Trauma/PTSD, OCD, Stress Related Disorders, Depression, and Bereavement. I attend to both adult and adolescent individuals, as well as couples. Previous to my position within the private practice setting, I had worked as an integrated counselor in the treatment of both substance use and mental health at a local Community Mental Health Organization. I also have experience as a former College Counselor, High School Counselor, and Telehealth Therapist.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience in the treatment of various mental health related conditions. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Trauma/PTSD, OCD, Stress Related Disorders, Depression, and Bereavement. I attend to both adult and adolescent individuals, as well as couples. Previous to my position within the private practice setting, I had worked as an integrated counselor in the treatment of both substance use and mental health at a local Community Mental Health Organization. I also have experience as a former College Counselor, High School Counselor, and Telehealth Therapist.
With Grovers Psychological Services we provide psychotherapy, psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, adults. We offer treatment for depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, phobias, personality disorders, conduct disorder & attention marriage & couple counseling. Our approaches include Systemic, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral and Problem Solution Focused Therapy. Psychological assessment includes psycho-educational, ADHD, Learning Disabilities or learning disorders like reading, comprehension or mathematical disorders, Mental Retardation (IQ and achievement), personality and bariatric surgery .
With Grovers Psychological Services we provide psychotherapy, psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, adults. We offer treatment for depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, phobias, personality disorders, conduct disorder & attention marriage & couple counseling. Our approaches include Systemic, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral and Problem Solution Focused Therapy. Psychological assessment includes psycho-educational, ADHD, Learning Disabilities or learning disorders like reading, comprehension or mathematical disorders, Mental Retardation (IQ and achievement), personality and bariatric surgery .
I also specialize in the treatment of women's issues, not limited to infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum depression, anxiety & OCD.
I work with adults, couples and teenagers. I am committed to working alongside you in achieving the goals that you have set for yourself.
I also specialize in the treatment of women's issues, not limited to infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum depression, anxiety & OCD.
I work with adults, couples and teenagers. I am committed to working alongside you in achieving the goals that you have set for yourself.
I specialize in adults, children, and adolescents experiencing Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD/behavioral issues, Trauma, and Perinatal or Postpartum Mood Disorders.
Welcome, my name is Juliet! I am a compassionate listener and skilled guide on the journey towards inner peace. For those feeling lost, burdened by worry, or engulfed in deep sadness, I will provide a safe space where emotions can be expressed and understood. Taking that first step towards getting help can be difficult. I am here to make your healing process as stress-free and empowering as possible. I look forward to meeting you!
I specialize in adults, children, and adolescents experiencing Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD/behavioral issues, Trauma, and Perinatal or Postpartum Mood Disorders.
Welcome, my name is Juliet! I am a compassionate listener and skilled guide on the journey towards inner peace. For those feeling lost, burdened by worry, or engulfed in deep sadness, I will provide a safe space where emotions can be expressed and understood. Taking that first step towards getting help can be difficult. I am here to make your healing process as stress-free and empowering as possible. I look forward to meeting you!
Lisa Auricchio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
Waitlist for new clients
I also work with adults who struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD & borderline personality disorder.
I understand that it takes a great deal of courage to be vulnerable to others. Some of our life experiences can leave us with feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and self-doubt. Our responses to suffering and how we try to protect ourselves to avoid future pain can leave us feeling stuck. Despite our best efforts to change, obstacles can be difficult to overcome. I am dedicated to helping you heal, replace harsh self-talk with self-compassion, and connect to the internal strength you already have.
I also work with adults who struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD & borderline personality disorder.
I understand that it takes a great deal of courage to be vulnerable to others. Some of our life experiences can leave us with feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and self-doubt. Our responses to suffering and how we try to protect ourselves to avoid future pain can leave us feeling stuck. Despite our best efforts to change, obstacles can be difficult to overcome. I am dedicated to helping you heal, replace harsh self-talk with self-compassion, and connect to the internal strength you already have.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for over 13 years. I specialize in the treatment of adults, couples, and families. I utilize a client-centered, strength-based perspective, which allows me to effectively build clinical rapport and engage with my clients from the initial session. I am able to quickly gain my clients’ trust, enabling them to take those first steps toward self-improvement very quickly. I have great empathy for all of my clients and offer them my knowledge and expertise in helping them to achieve the therapy goals we set together.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for over 13 years. I specialize in the treatment of adults, couples, and families. I utilize a client-centered, strength-based perspective, which allows me to effectively build clinical rapport and engage with my clients from the initial session. I am able to quickly gain my clients’ trust, enabling them to take those first steps toward self-improvement very quickly. I have great empathy for all of my clients and offer them my knowledge and expertise in helping them to achieve the therapy goals we set together.
I am a licensed and seasoned clinical social worker (LCSW-R) in practice for 30+ years, specializing in couples and individual therapy. My academic training was at the University at Buffalo; my post-graduate and continuing education was at The Marriage Counseling Center, where I mentored new therapists and developed a strong word-of-mouth following. Couples work included, but was not limited to, these critical issues: emotionally focused communication, destructive conflict patterns, emotional and physical intimacy, infidelity and trust repair, pre-marital assessment, commitment, and discernment of ultimate relationship habitability.
I am a licensed and seasoned clinical social worker (LCSW-R) in practice for 30+ years, specializing in couples and individual therapy. My academic training was at the University at Buffalo; my post-graduate and continuing education was at The Marriage Counseling Center, where I mentored new therapists and developed a strong word-of-mouth following. Couples work included, but was not limited to, these critical issues: emotionally focused communication, destructive conflict patterns, emotional and physical intimacy, infidelity and trust repair, pre-marital assessment, commitment, and discernment of ultimate relationship habitability.
WNY Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
Joseph P. Zannoni is the Executive Director of W.N.Y Psychotherapy Services. As an owner since 1988, he works diligently to select private practitioners who are interested in providing high quality, cost effective services utilizing a wide range of treatment modalities for families and individuals in the advancement of emotional health. Our network of providers consists of over twenty independent practitioners with various areas of expertise. Our licensed practitioners include; Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. With diverse backgrounds and specializations we address most patient needs, and provide comprehensive services for children, adults, families and seniors.
Joseph P. Zannoni is the Executive Director of W.N.Y Psychotherapy Services. As an owner since 1988, he works diligently to select private practitioners who are interested in providing high quality, cost effective services utilizing a wide range of treatment modalities for families and individuals in the advancement of emotional health. Our network of providers consists of over twenty independent practitioners with various areas of expertise. Our licensed practitioners include; Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. With diverse backgrounds and specializations we address most patient needs, and provide comprehensive services for children, adults, families and seniors.
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Congratulations for taking this initial step on the path of growth and healing. The counseling services I provide are meant to aid in the psychological, emotional and spiritual growth of adults who are suffering beyond their present ability to cope and who desire to move beyond merely coping, but to living more authentically and wholeheartedly. As a mental health clinician, I provide mental health assessment and individual psychotherapy services to those suffering from an array of mental health conditions from chronic stress, anxiety and mood disorder to PTSD or those struggling through an existential crisis.
Congratulations for taking this initial step on the path of growth and healing. The counseling services I provide are meant to aid in the psychological, emotional and spiritual growth of adults who are suffering beyond their present ability to cope and who desire to move beyond merely coping, but to living more authentically and wholeheartedly. As a mental health clinician, I provide mental health assessment and individual psychotherapy services to those suffering from an array of mental health conditions from chronic stress, anxiety and mood disorder to PTSD or those struggling through an existential crisis.
If you are a Catholic man or woman struggling with conflict in your relationships, having a difficult time letting go of the past, needing help managing difficult emotions, or want to end the slavery of addiction, I can help. I effectively combine my faith with my psychological training to provide you with therapy you can trust, deeply rooted in Catholic Theology and Philosophy.
If you are a Catholic man or woman struggling with conflict in your relationships, having a difficult time letting go of the past, needing help managing difficult emotions, or want to end the slavery of addiction, I can help. I effectively combine my faith with my psychological training to provide you with therapy you can trust, deeply rooted in Catholic Theology and Philosophy.
Life can have its challenges that impact your mental health. Your anxiety may be holding you back or causing increased anger and frustrations. Or maybe its difficult to get motivated and do your normal daily activities. If you're struggling with being a parent or spouse or your teenager/college aged child is struggling with the transitions of balancing everything - this is a great place to start. If you want to take the first step and become a happier and healthier version of yourself, I am here for you!
Life can have its challenges that impact your mental health. Your anxiety may be holding you back or causing increased anger and frustrations. Or maybe its difficult to get motivated and do your normal daily activities. If you're struggling with being a parent or spouse or your teenager/college aged child is struggling with the transitions of balancing everything - this is a great place to start. If you want to take the first step and become a happier and healthier version of yourself, I am here for you!
As a therapist, I am motivated to help you reach your personal goals. Whether big or small, difficult moods or your inability to cope with stressors, can make your day to day difficult to navigate. It is my passion to be able to teach and guide individuals through these difficult times, thoughts, and experiences by teaching alternate ways of coping and managing these difficult emotions.
As a therapist, I am motivated to help you reach your personal goals. Whether big or small, difficult moods or your inability to cope with stressors, can make your day to day difficult to navigate. It is my passion to be able to teach and guide individuals through these difficult times, thoughts, and experiences by teaching alternate ways of coping and managing these difficult emotions.
You are a gift. A miracle. You were born a champion! You were born and brought into this world in pure love. As we experience our life, things happen that cause us to shift from that pure love to emotional discord. As a result, we grow apart from our true self, that pure love. For some, emotional disturbances or conditions develop such as anxiety, depression, anger, negative thinking or self-doubt. I have 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults using traditional therapy and cutting edge non-traditional techniques that will help you get you to your goal.
You are a gift. A miracle. You were born a champion! You were born and brought into this world in pure love. As we experience our life, things happen that cause us to shift from that pure love to emotional discord. As a result, we grow apart from our true self, that pure love. For some, emotional disturbances or conditions develop such as anxiety, depression, anger, negative thinking or self-doubt. I have 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults using traditional therapy and cutting edge non-traditional techniques that will help you get you to your goal.
Sometimes life can be challenging and overwhelming and we need a little extra support. I am an L.M.S.W. with 19 years of experience working with children and families. I am straightforward and honest. Together we can work on how to problem solve.
Sometimes life can be challenging and overwhelming and we need a little extra support. I am an L.M.S.W. with 19 years of experience working with children and families. I am straightforward and honest. Together we can work on how to problem solve.
Hi, Welcome to my page. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. We all face challenges in our daily lives. It is helpful to be able to have someone who is experienced to talk to, and who is not emotionally connected to the situation, in order to help you process, find solutions and to obtain goals. This is where I can be a service to you.
Hi, Welcome to my page. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. We all face challenges in our daily lives. It is helpful to be able to have someone who is experienced to talk to, and who is not emotionally connected to the situation, in order to help you process, find solutions and to obtain goals. This is where I can be a service to you.
It's important for me to get to know you and understand your story. I strive to help everyone who comes into my office better understand their past, present and create hope for a better future. I enjoy working with people who have a history of trauma, struggle with mood regulation, anxiety, grief, relationships and chronic pain.
It's important for me to get to know you and understand your story. I strive to help everyone who comes into my office better understand their past, present and create hope for a better future. I enjoy working with people who have a history of trauma, struggle with mood regulation, anxiety, grief, relationships and chronic pain.
I have a passion for working with people who are hurting. With gentle compassion, wisdom and humor, I help people create change to bring a sense of peace and order back into their lives. I have a Master's degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo and have been in practice since 2007.
I have a passion for working with people who are hurting. With gentle compassion, wisdom and humor, I help people create change to bring a sense of peace and order back into their lives. I have a Master's degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo and have been in practice since 2007.
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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.