Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Somers, NY

I am an experienced Psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety and depression in children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience working with students with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Executive Dysfunction, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Seizure Disorder, Trauma, Tourette’s Disorder, Tic Disorder, and School Phobias.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents and families for over 15 years, providing counseling and assessment. I believe that treatment should be short, should focus on change and should strive toward emotional and behavioral improvement. My approach generally encompasses Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapies, with strategies provided to support coping skills and emotional regulation. I have had much success working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, phobias and fears, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, relationship issues and parenting concerns.

Lauren McCarthy, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of New York. She holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Pace University. Lauren is a kind, compassionate, and skilled clinician who works with her clients to experience and increased sense of peace and harmony in their lives. Lauren works with adolescents and adults, and specializes in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder, hoarding, anxiety, relationship issues, disruptive and impulse control disorders, trauma, and those in crisis.

Courtney Nahow is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents. She is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other evidence-based practices. Her areas of interest include Post-traumatic Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive and Mood Disorders. Courtney earned her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University.

I offer a non-judgmental, holistic, supportive approach to therapy with a focus on positive self-improvement, transformation & wellness. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy even when there is not an immediate challenge or crisis. Goals in therapy are achieved collaboratively. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, loss/bereavement, mood/personality/eating disorders, substance abuse, ADHD & changing destructive patterns. I work with individuals (children/adolescents/adults), families, couples, and groups. I offer animal-assisted interventions including therapy dogs and equine-assisted mental health sessions.

Growing up can be difficult. Whether your child or adolescent is demonstrating challenging behaviors at home or experiencing stress from school, I am here to help. During the day, I work with children as a school psychologist providing counseling for issues including anxiety, social conflicts, and oppositional behaviors. I also diagnose learning disabilities through assessments and provide consultation to families. In my private practice, I work outside of the confines of the school setting to help children, adolescents, and adults reach their fullest potential and learn to cope with challenging thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

I have been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years and have successfully helped many people work through extremely complex and painful issues. Because of my extensive experience, I have the ability to identify problems quickly and help you better understand how move through core difficulties that will lead to lasting change. When we work together we will carefully address the specific problems that are preventing you from leading a better life.

You will get the benefit of a therapist who has over 30 years experience but who still enjoys the challenge of helping every client explore their issues and find the right solutions and strategies for accomplishing them. I am extremely sensitive to diversity and multi-cultural issues, have dealt with clients from many ethnic groups and speak excellent Spanish. I am also very conversant with workplace issues, having also pursued a corporate career and functioned in that environment.

Are you having trouble controlling worry? Difficulty with anxiety, maybe depression? You may have trouble concentrating, feel irritable, or have sleep problems. You may have impairment in your relationships, job, or other areas important to you. I use research-proven techniques to help identify and change underlying thoughts and patterns that drive mild to moderate anxiety symptoms. Together we'll lift these very uncomfortable feelings off you. Other areas of specialization include helping children, adolescents, families with all School problems.

My specialties are in working with older adolescents (16+) and adults struggling with trauma, disordered eating, depression, anxiety, grief, breakups & life transitions. By working together, we help you or your teen create new ways to deal & heal from life's toughest challenges. Much of my work focuses on healing from difficult emotions related to current or past experiences, setting boundaries, challenging diet culture, body neutrality, building self-esteem & acceptance (especially in the era of super unrealistic social media pressures), and fostering healthy relationships with yourself & the people you care about.

Founder and clinical director of Embrace Personal Wellness, LLC. For more information about the services we provide, please go to embracepersonalwellness.com. I have over 35 years of experience helping couples, individuals, and families cope with personal struggles, life changing events, and interpersonal relationships. While implementing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I focus on establishing a positive relationship with my clients in which the interaction is conducive for personal growth, confidence building, and improved communication skills.

Family Solutions of Westchester, LLC. founder, Innes Frey, uses an innovative, refreshing and short-term therapeutic approach, F.S.T, focusing on the positive reinforcement of solutions to achieve change, providing an exclusive therapeutic environment that is custom tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client - child, couple, or the family.

Dr. Einhorn is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist who treats children, adolescents, adults and families. He is trained in evidence-based practices and has had extensive exposure to Multisystemic Treatment, Functional Family Therapy and Treatment Foster Care Oregon. He incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Social Skills Development in his Solution-Focused treatment approach.

Ms. Culleton is a New York State licensed clinical social worker, specializing in the treatment of children and adults. She practices in the Yorktown and Putnam Valley offices.

Thomas Arceri, D. S. W. , is a NYS licensed social worker with significant experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment. Dr. Arceri, a trained cognitive therapist, treats individuals suffering from PTSD and addiction disorders, depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation and impulse control problems. He works with individuals, couples and families.

Anne Kelsey is a New York State licenced clinical social worker utilizing evidence based practices within a relational framework. Modalities include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Experienced in treatment of relational stress, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, identity formation, sexual harm, and low self worth. Committed to fostering resiliency and connection for adolescents, adults, and couples.

Gwendolyn Blackett-Sullivan is a New York State licensed mental health counselor. She has experience treating children, teenagers, adults, families and couples. She has expertise in the areas of trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as working with couples utilizing the John and Julie Gottman's curriculum. Ms. Blackett-Sullivan specializes in substance abuse, grief, sexual assault, PTSD, domestic violence and works with diverse mental health populations. She has supported families dealing with crisis intervention, dealing with disabilities and trauma.

Emily is a clinical social worker with a Masters Degree from NYU. Emily has extensive experience working with clients of all ages who have anxiety disorders. Emily has treated children with severe school refusal/separation anxiety, adolescents with social phobia, and adults who developed substance use disorders due to their generalized anxiety/depression. Emily also specializes in treating adolescents with mood disorders using dialectical behavior therapy. Emily has been trained in EMDR therapy and can treat adults diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Dr. Badding is a New York State licensed clinical social worker who received her D. S. W. from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers' Academy of Certified Social Workers. Dr. Badding treats adults and children. She specializes in working with clients who are depressed or troubled by fears and phobias.