Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Bellefonte, PA
Jonathan Stube
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bellefonte, PA 16823
I have specialized training in treatments for trauma and PTSD (including dissociation), OCD, anxiety, depression, and couples counseling.
Welcome to my practice. No matter what circumstances have led you here, I hope to provide a safe place for you to explore, heal, and grow. Maybe life has presented some new challenges for you and you need to grow to meet those challenges. Maybe anxiety, depression, or some other experience seems to have hijacked your life and you want some guidance. Maybe your relationship isn't going the way you hoped and you wonder if there is a better way. Counseling is a tool for getting yourself into a healthier happier place.
I have specialized training in treatments for trauma and PTSD (including dissociation), OCD, anxiety, depression, and couples counseling.
Welcome to my practice. No matter what circumstances have led you here, I hope to provide a safe place for you to explore, heal, and grow. Maybe life has presented some new challenges for you and you need to grow to meet those challenges. Maybe anxiety, depression, or some other experience seems to have hijacked your life and you want some guidance. Maybe your relationship isn't going the way you hoped and you wonder if there is a better way. Counseling is a tool for getting yourself into a healthier happier place.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and struggling to manage the day-to-day stressors? Are you feeling upset or overwhelmed regarding the state of change currently surrounding us? Do you feel like the day-to-day stressors are overtaking your ability to cope and utilize effective coping strategies? Are you interested in wanting to learn more about yourself, your talents, meeting your own goals and dreams and getting out of the feelings of being stuck?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and struggling to manage the day-to-day stressors? Are you feeling upset or overwhelmed regarding the state of change currently surrounding us? Do you feel like the day-to-day stressors are overtaking your ability to cope and utilize effective coping strategies? Are you interested in wanting to learn more about yourself, your talents, meeting your own goals and dreams and getting out of the feelings of being stuck?
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked & trained in the mental health field for more than 10 years. During the course of my career, I have had the privilege of working with clients who were diverse in the areas of age, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability status, socioeconomic status, & spiritual/religious affiliation. I have worked in various settings & in different roles such as an Outpatient Therapist, a Mental Health Professional in a Partial Hospitalization Program, a Sexual Assault Counselor in a Domestic Violence Shelter & an Assistant Director of Clinical Services in a psychiatric hospital.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked & trained in the mental health field for more than 10 years. During the course of my career, I have had the privilege of working with clients who were diverse in the areas of age, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability status, socioeconomic status, & spiritual/religious affiliation. I have worked in various settings & in different roles such as an Outpatient Therapist, a Mental Health Professional in a Partial Hospitalization Program, a Sexual Assault Counselor in a Domestic Violence Shelter & an Assistant Director of Clinical Services in a psychiatric hospital.
I am a caring, compassionate, and active psychotherapist who is committed to helping others find their path and purpose in life, reduce problematic symptoms, and fulfill their needs and visions. I endeavor to work toward the rapid resolution of relationship, emotional, and work problems, in order to help my clients achieve more satisfying and meaningful lives.
I am a caring, compassionate, and active psychotherapist who is committed to helping others find their path and purpose in life, reduce problematic symptoms, and fulfill their needs and visions. I endeavor to work toward the rapid resolution of relationship, emotional, and work problems, in order to help my clients achieve more satisfying and meaningful lives.
Kristen Nadermann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Accepting new clients for virtual/telehealth counseling only. I can also provide supervision to pre-licensed counselors. I value working collaboratively with my clients and from a perspective that values individual strengths. I work to provide a safe, warm, supportive, non-judgmental, and productively challenging environment form my clients to think, explore, reflect, and grow. I primarily work from an ACT and CBT approach but I am flexible to my cIient's needs. I am able to focus on trauma work and I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced based treatment for trauma and PTSD.
Accepting new clients for virtual/telehealth counseling only. I can also provide supervision to pre-licensed counselors. I value working collaboratively with my clients and from a perspective that values individual strengths. I work to provide a safe, warm, supportive, non-judgmental, and productively challenging environment form my clients to think, explore, reflect, and grow. I primarily work from an ACT and CBT approach but I am flexible to my cIient's needs. I am able to focus on trauma work and I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced based treatment for trauma and PTSD.
I enjoy supporting youth 16+ and adults who feel "stuck" and desire to heal from past trauma or PTSD, improve relationships, navigate current overwhelming situations, change unhelpful/harmful behaviors, develop emotional experiencing skills, strengthen executive functioning or increase self-understanding to build a life with less unnecessary suffering and more commitment towards what matters most. I love working with people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and identities (including LGBTQIA+ and ADHD/Autistic folks) and commit to honoring each diverse experience.
I enjoy supporting youth 16+ and adults who feel "stuck" and desire to heal from past trauma or PTSD, improve relationships, navigate current overwhelming situations, change unhelpful/harmful behaviors, develop emotional experiencing skills, strengthen executive functioning or increase self-understanding to build a life with less unnecessary suffering and more commitment towards what matters most. I love working with people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and identities (including LGBTQIA+ and ADHD/Autistic folks) and commit to honoring each diverse experience.
Deanne Louise Swanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Bellefonte, PA 16823
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Tiffany Song
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
I help by delivering effective, evidence based therapy to treat a variety of anxiety related concerns, including: OCD, Panic, Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, Fears, and BFRBs.
I have a waitlist. Are you looking to free yourself from anxiety? Are you avoiding places, things, or situations because you might have a panic attack? Are obsessive thoughts and compulsions pulling you further and further away from enjoining your life? Anxiety seems to have a way of creating rules that people need to follow just to keep it all together. The problem is, the more we follow anxiety's rules, the more powerful it becomes. It can start to feel like your life has gotten smaller, more rigid, even less fun as the anxiety continues to grow. If you have found my page, then you are likely hoping to take your life back.
I help by delivering effective, evidence based therapy to treat a variety of anxiety related concerns, including: OCD, Panic, Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, Fears, and BFRBs.
I have a waitlist. Are you looking to free yourself from anxiety? Are you avoiding places, things, or situations because you might have a panic attack? Are obsessive thoughts and compulsions pulling you further and further away from enjoining your life? Anxiety seems to have a way of creating rules that people need to follow just to keep it all together. The problem is, the more we follow anxiety's rules, the more powerful it becomes. It can start to feel like your life has gotten smaller, more rigid, even less fun as the anxiety continues to grow. If you have found my page, then you are likely hoping to take your life back.
Peregrine Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
Accepting new clients! Your neurodivergence makes you feel "other" and "on the outside" in a world that is set up for neutrotypicals. The consistent pressure to function as if your brain is not different makes day-to-day life so exhausting you could burst. You are starting to come to terms with the fact that your intrusive thoughts and compulsions may actually be OCD, but you have no idea where to start with something that feels so big. You are tired of pretending that your partners aren't your partners when discussing... well, everything. You want to discuss the complexities and nuances of your relationships. ALL of them.
Accepting new clients! Your neurodivergence makes you feel "other" and "on the outside" in a world that is set up for neutrotypicals. The consistent pressure to function as if your brain is not different makes day-to-day life so exhausting you could burst. You are starting to come to terms with the fact that your intrusive thoughts and compulsions may actually be OCD, but you have no idea where to start with something that feels so big. You are tired of pretending that your partners aren't your partners when discussing... well, everything. You want to discuss the complexities and nuances of your relationships. ALL of them.
Sarah Kalnoskas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801
I believe that counseling is a collaborative process between client and counselor. You bring your personal strengths, preferences, and experience. I bring objectivity, encouragement, and tools to help you make the most of your life. If you are struggling with anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and fear , I use an active approach to help you face your fears, when possible.
I believe that counseling is a collaborative process between client and counselor. You bring your personal strengths, preferences, and experience. I bring objectivity, encouragement, and tools to help you make the most of your life. If you are struggling with anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and fear , I use an active approach to help you face your fears, when possible.
Kaelyn Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
Accepting new clients! Let's be real, change and life transitions can be terrifying. Especially if they come about suddenly or unwillingly. Struggling with relentless panic, racing anxious thoughts, or paralyzing fear can impact your ability to show up in your life even in the most basic way. Whether your obsessions deal with contamination, checking, intrusive thoughts of harm, moral/religious scrupulosity, or anything else, OCD can often leave a person feeling isolated, trapped, and sometimes terrified of themselves. It can be incredibly overwhelming trying to navigate this all alone.
Accepting new clients! Let's be real, change and life transitions can be terrifying. Especially if they come about suddenly or unwillingly. Struggling with relentless panic, racing anxious thoughts, or paralyzing fear can impact your ability to show up in your life even in the most basic way. Whether your obsessions deal with contamination, checking, intrusive thoughts of harm, moral/religious scrupulosity, or anything else, OCD can often leave a person feeling isolated, trapped, and sometimes terrified of themselves. It can be incredibly overwhelming trying to navigate this all alone.
Shalyn Leigh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCMH, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
State College, PA 16802
With expertise in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), grief, and anxiety, I focus on a holistic approach that treats you as a whole person, not just your symptoms.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or grief, know that you're not alone and there is hope. Are you struggling to cope with these challenges on your own? Do you feel like your current situation is defining and isolating you? I'm Shalyn Leigh, a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping young adults like you navigate these difficult times. Together, we will explore and address the thought patterns and behaviors that are holding you back, working towards a brighter, more resilient future. You don’t have to face these challenges alone; I’m here to support you every step of the way.
With expertise in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), grief, and anxiety, I focus on a holistic approach that treats you as a whole person, not just your symptoms.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or grief, know that you're not alone and there is hope. Are you struggling to cope with these challenges on your own? Do you feel like your current situation is defining and isolating you? I'm Shalyn Leigh, a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping young adults like you navigate these difficult times. Together, we will explore and address the thought patterns and behaviors that are holding you back, working towards a brighter, more resilient future. You don’t have to face these challenges alone; I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Corinne Creppage
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
Whether it's anxiety, depression, difficulties adjusting, OCD, ADHD, relationship concerns, or just feeling overwhelmed and stressed, I am here to help.
Hello, I'm Corinne Do you feel like everything is building up and it's hard to manage the stress around you? The expectations of school, work, family, friends, and relationships can feel overwhelming. I help support college-aged students and adults with adjusting to new situations, set boundaries, feel empowered, manage the demands of life, learn better coping and implement self-care. Together we can identify what's not working, explore thoughts, feelings, and core concerns, in order to create better balance.
Whether it's anxiety, depression, difficulties adjusting, OCD, ADHD, relationship concerns, or just feeling overwhelmed and stressed, I am here to help.
Hello, I'm Corinne Do you feel like everything is building up and it's hard to manage the stress around you? The expectations of school, work, family, friends, and relationships can feel overwhelming. I help support college-aged students and adults with adjusting to new situations, set boundaries, feel empowered, manage the demands of life, learn better coping and implement self-care. Together we can identify what's not working, explore thoughts, feelings, and core concerns, in order to create better balance.
Dr. Shannon Coleman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
Dr. Shannon Coleman is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy to adults and couples. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Coleman specializes in treatment for anxiety (e.g., generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD), depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, anger, relationship conflict, and coping with life stressors. Dr. Coleman received her undergraduate degree from Brown University and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Binghamton University (SUNY).
Dr. Shannon Coleman is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy to adults and couples. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Coleman specializes in treatment for anxiety (e.g., generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD), depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, anger, relationship conflict, and coping with life stressors. Dr. Coleman received her undergraduate degree from Brown University and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Binghamton University (SUNY).
Mandy Horwat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
I primarily work with pre-teens, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.
Trauma doesn't have to be a life sentence. You can live freely! There are things you can actively do to heal from past trauma and live a life full of joy and peace. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk and freely express your emotions. I can help you overcome past trauma and heal from emotional wounds by using the tools of CBT, somatic work, and mindfulness.
I primarily work with pre-teens, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.
Trauma doesn't have to be a life sentence. You can live freely! There are things you can actively do to heal from past trauma and live a life full of joy and peace. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk and freely express your emotions. I can help you overcome past trauma and heal from emotional wounds by using the tools of CBT, somatic work, and mindfulness.
For those who need it, I am extensively trained in using Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) to treat symptoms of OCD and anxiety.
I am passionate about helping children, teens, and adults gain practical skills to manage emotions effectively. I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is the first step in helping you achieve your goals. My hope is that you will find my warm and personable nature to be a comfort, and my knowledge of the most effective psychological techniques to be useful. When working with children, and often adolescents, I strive to have that working relationship with parents as well so that everyone feels informed, empowered, and at ease in my office. I am able to help with a variety of concerns related to mood or attention.
For those who need it, I am extensively trained in using Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) to treat symptoms of OCD and anxiety.
I am passionate about helping children, teens, and adults gain practical skills to manage emotions effectively. I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is the first step in helping you achieve your goals. My hope is that you will find my warm and personable nature to be a comfort, and my knowledge of the most effective psychological techniques to be useful. When working with children, and often adolescents, I strive to have that working relationship with parents as well so that everyone feels informed, empowered, and at ease in my office. I am able to help with a variety of concerns related to mood or attention.
Sarah Youse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
I work with children through adults who are dealing with things like anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsive behaviors, impulsivity, inattentiveness, anger, emotion dysregulation, picking/pulling behaviors, social skills, body image, confidence, and stress. My therapy style is encouraging, accepting, and goal oriented. I provide an outlet to help people to share emotions and to strengthen resilience.
I work with children through adults who are dealing with things like anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsive behaviors, impulsivity, inattentiveness, anger, emotion dysregulation, picking/pulling behaviors, social skills, body image, confidence, and stress. My therapy style is encouraging, accepting, and goal oriented. I provide an outlet to help people to share emotions and to strengthen resilience.
Christina Mattschei
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
As someone who has struggled with anxiety and a highly sensitive nervous system, I know how important it is to learn as much about yourself as you can so you can understand what coping mechanisms work for you. I want to help you explore new ways to see your life and help you alleviate and heal your emotional suffering. In a safe space to share your true self, you can begin your journey toward optimal living. There is so much healing that comes from simply being able to speak your truth. Words have power, especially when said out loud.
As someone who has struggled with anxiety and a highly sensitive nervous system, I know how important it is to learn as much about yourself as you can so you can understand what coping mechanisms work for you. I want to help you explore new ways to see your life and help you alleviate and heal your emotional suffering. In a safe space to share your true self, you can begin your journey toward optimal living. There is so much healing that comes from simply being able to speak your truth. Words have power, especially when said out loud.
Katlyn Owens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
Whether you are experiencing a new emotional challenge , adjusting to a new season of life, or reflecting on past experiences, as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am here to help. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, reflective, and supportive environment for individuals to express and process their experiences and emotions. I approach my clients in a non judgmental way acknowledging they are the experts on themselves. Through therapy it is my belief that individuals will gain a deeper understanding of themselves to make lasting and meaningful changes in their lives.
Whether you are experiencing a new emotional challenge , adjusting to a new season of life, or reflecting on past experiences, as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am here to help. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, reflective, and supportive environment for individuals to express and process their experiences and emotions. I approach my clients in a non judgmental way acknowledging they are the experts on themselves. Through therapy it is my belief that individuals will gain a deeper understanding of themselves to make lasting and meaningful changes in their lives.
Krystal Gibbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
To live is to suffer; to survive is to find meaning in the suffering (Neitzsche). We would never be able to experience our joy had we not of grown through our pain. GROWTH is the key component of findings ones true self. Be it feelings of anxiety, depression, or symptoms of PTSD, you CAN and WILL grow to be a better version of you when you take this journey of wellness. Exploration of ones self and mental toughness are key components to living a healthy and fulfilling life. Sometimes our past experiences, generational patterns, or our current thought patterns prohibit us from achieving greatness. YOU can be the hero of YOUR story!
To live is to suffer; to survive is to find meaning in the suffering (Neitzsche). We would never be able to experience our joy had we not of grown through our pain. GROWTH is the key component of findings ones true self. Be it feelings of anxiety, depression, or symptoms of PTSD, you CAN and WILL grow to be a better version of you when you take this journey of wellness. Exploration of ones self and mental toughness are key components to living a healthy and fulfilling life. Sometimes our past experiences, generational patterns, or our current thought patterns prohibit us from achieving greatness. YOU can be the hero of YOUR story!
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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.