Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Gladwyne, PA
Dr. Izabela Milaniak
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gladwyne, PA 19035 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience in providing evidence-based therapy focusing on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), and organizational skills training for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
My approach with my clients is flexibly implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques (i.e., approaches that have been scientifically proven for decades to be successful). I believe that effective therapy needs to help build skills such as understanding and regulating emotions, relaxation strategies, understanding and managing thought patterns and beliefs, communication and social skills, etc. These skills are vital in addressing anxiety and depression.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience in providing evidence-based therapy focusing on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), and organizational skills training for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
My approach with my clients is flexibly implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques (i.e., approaches that have been scientifically proven for decades to be successful). I believe that effective therapy needs to help build skills such as understanding and regulating emotions, relaxation strategies, understanding and managing thought patterns and beliefs, communication and social skills, etc. These skills are vital in addressing anxiety and depression.
My areas of specialization include anxiety and OCD disorders (phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety), emotion dysregulation difficulties, navigating life transitions, and working with individuals in the perinatal/postpartum period.
I am passionate about helping adolescents and adults (16+) manage anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum concerns/fertility issues, emotion dysregulation, increase pleasure and mastery, and feel more confident engaging in their everyday lives. I have intensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). I utilize evidence-based treatment approaches such as CBT, DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma treatments such as prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to help clients live more fulfilling lives, become unstuck, and build a life worth living.
My areas of specialization include anxiety and OCD disorders (phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety), emotion dysregulation difficulties, navigating life transitions, and working with individuals in the perinatal/postpartum period.
I am passionate about helping adolescents and adults (16+) manage anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum concerns/fertility issues, emotion dysregulation, increase pleasure and mastery, and feel more confident engaging in their everyday lives. I have intensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). I utilize evidence-based treatment approaches such as CBT, DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma treatments such as prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to help clients live more fulfilling lives, become unstuck, and build a life worth living.
Hannah de Groot
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, RYT-200
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gladwyne, PA 19035 (Online Only)
I completely understand the mental and physical toll eating disorders and OCD take, both from personal and professional experience.
Helping athletes recover from eating disorders and OCD is my passion. I love helping highly-motivated individuals restructure their beliefs and examine their values so that they can excel in their sport and thrive in their lives. Eating disorders and OCD are exhausting; recovery means more time for goals that are most important to you. I aim to empower my clients to channel their inner resiliency so that they can feel capable and worthy of achieving their goals. Clients have described my therapeutic energy as candid, authentic, and like a light during dark times.
I completely understand the mental and physical toll eating disorders and OCD take, both from personal and professional experience.
Helping athletes recover from eating disorders and OCD is my passion. I love helping highly-motivated individuals restructure their beliefs and examine their values so that they can excel in their sport and thrive in their lives. Eating disorders and OCD are exhausting; recovery means more time for goals that are most important to you. I aim to empower my clients to channel their inner resiliency so that they can feel capable and worthy of achieving their goals. Clients have described my therapeutic energy as candid, authentic, and like a light during dark times.
Olivia Mahany
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gladwyne, PA 19035 (Online Only)
Olivia graduated from Penn State University's master's program in counselor education program. She also received her bachelor's degree from Penn State in psychology. She is extremely passionate about helping teens and women struggling with disordered eating, eating disorders, body image, OCD, anxiety, and depression and Trauma. Olivia previously worked in the community mental health setting and has an array of experiences.
Olivia graduated from Penn State University's master's program in counselor education program. She also received her bachelor's degree from Penn State in psychology. She is extremely passionate about helping teens and women struggling with disordered eating, eating disorders, body image, OCD, anxiety, and depression and Trauma. Olivia previously worked in the community mental health setting and has an array of experiences.
Anxiety, stress, and depression can present in many different ways, including a sense of unease, worry, negative thinking, emotional distress, bad habits, avoidance, irritability, low self-esteem, & strained relationships. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old unproductive patterns, and finding that your ways of coping with life stressors are no longer working, or making things worse, I am here to help. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I work with adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, fears & phobias, social anxiety, trichotillomania & skin-picking, and relationship concerns.
Anxiety, stress, and depression can present in many different ways, including a sense of unease, worry, negative thinking, emotional distress, bad habits, avoidance, irritability, low self-esteem, & strained relationships. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old unproductive patterns, and finding that your ways of coping with life stressors are no longer working, or making things worse, I am here to help. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I work with adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, fears & phobias, social anxiety, trichotillomania & skin-picking, and relationship concerns.
Alexa Borrows
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gladwyne, PA 19035
My goal is to empower you to identify and overcome personal obstacles that are preventing you from getting the most out of life. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, understanding and, most importantly, collaborative environment. Working together, we will tackle life’s challenges—whether they may be problems of anxiety, self-esteem, or unhealthy patterns of behavior. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, and life transitions. I also work with transgender individuals. My background is in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and my hope is to help you live a more meaningful life.
My goal is to empower you to identify and overcome personal obstacles that are preventing you from getting the most out of life. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, understanding and, most importantly, collaborative environment. Working together, we will tackle life’s challenges—whether they may be problems of anxiety, self-esteem, or unhealthy patterns of behavior. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, and life transitions. I also work with transgender individuals. My background is in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and my hope is to help you live a more meaningful life.
At Bryn Mawr Mental Health and Wellness, Dr. Raena Khorram, a Harvard trained psychiatrist and her team of expert therapists offers comprehensive psychiatric treatment. We use a combination of individual psychotherapy, EMDR, couples therapy and medication management to treat depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, eating and addiction disorders. We believe the combination of psychotherapy, or talk therapy, medication management and healthy lifestyle improvements is key in successful the treatment. We see patients in our office and remotely using a HIPAA compliant video platform.
At Bryn Mawr Mental Health and Wellness, Dr. Raena Khorram, a Harvard trained psychiatrist and her team of expert therapists offers comprehensive psychiatric treatment. We use a combination of individual psychotherapy, EMDR, couples therapy and medication management to treat depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, eating and addiction disorders. We believe the combination of psychotherapy, or talk therapy, medication management and healthy lifestyle improvements is key in successful the treatment. We see patients in our office and remotely using a HIPAA compliant video platform.
MLPS clients include individuals, couples, and older adolescents dealing with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety and panic disorders, eating disorders, OCD, chronic illness, relationship problems, women's health issues, job and school stresses, adult adjustment to suspected or diagnosed learning differences, and life event stress.
Feel Better. Whether for depression, anxiety or relationship issues, the majority of the clients we see come to therapy with the goal of feeling better; happier, more connected to others, and free from the paralysis of emotional pain. Primarily psychodynamic and systems-oriented in approach, we look at how an issue experienced in the now came to be there, from early childhood experience to prior adult experiences, and how these all culminated in the present problem(s). We also utilize techniques to individually tailor treatment to the patient's needs, including cognitive/behavioral, problem-solving, and insight-oriented therapies, and often ..humor(!)
MLPS clients include individuals, couples, and older adolescents dealing with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety and panic disorders, eating disorders, OCD, chronic illness, relationship problems, women's health issues, job and school stresses, adult adjustment to suspected or diagnosed learning differences, and life event stress.
Feel Better. Whether for depression, anxiety or relationship issues, the majority of the clients we see come to therapy with the goal of feeling better; happier, more connected to others, and free from the paralysis of emotional pain. Primarily psychodynamic and systems-oriented in approach, we look at how an issue experienced in the now came to be there, from early childhood experience to prior adult experiences, and how these all culminated in the present problem(s). We also utilize techniques to individually tailor treatment to the patient's needs, including cognitive/behavioral, problem-solving, and insight-oriented therapies, and often ..humor(!)
My extensive clinical experience includes the successful treatment of individuals grappling with Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD-spectrum, and PTSD.
I have crafted a career working with Transgender and Gender Diverse individuals, recognizing their unique challenges, providing specialized care that validates their identities, and receiving specialty training and support through WPATH. Additionally, my expertise extends to working with Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals, building an accommodating environment to optimize therapeutic outcomes and enhance a sense of identity. I have a particular focus on addressing Racial Stress and Trauma, ensuring culturally competent care. We all have unique perspectives and strengths that can be cultivated to overcome any challenge.
My extensive clinical experience includes the successful treatment of individuals grappling with Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD-spectrum, and PTSD.
I have crafted a career working with Transgender and Gender Diverse individuals, recognizing their unique challenges, providing specialized care that validates their identities, and receiving specialty training and support through WPATH. Additionally, my expertise extends to working with Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals, building an accommodating environment to optimize therapeutic outcomes and enhance a sense of identity. I have a particular focus on addressing Racial Stress and Trauma, ensuring culturally competent care. We all have unique perspectives and strengths that can be cultivated to overcome any challenge.
Mary Yost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gladwyne, PA 19035 (Online Only)
Therapy is useful if you find that your thoughts or emotions are getting in the way of enjoying your life. For some, this means uncomfortable feelings are limiting their ability to fully engage in activities, relationships, and work. For others, thoughts of the past or future might be distracting or distressing. Other people may look to the outside world like they are doing well, but internally they feel they are struggling or that they are not reaching their potential.
Therapy is useful if you find that your thoughts or emotions are getting in the way of enjoying your life. For some, this means uncomfortable feelings are limiting their ability to fully engage in activities, relationships, and work. For others, thoughts of the past or future might be distracting or distressing. Other people may look to the outside world like they are doing well, but internally they feel they are struggling or that they are not reaching their potential.
I view therapy as a collaborative process and will work with you to identify appropriate goals, customize the treatment plan to fit your needs, and meet you where you are. I can flexibly implement evidence-based treatments to effect real, measurable change in your life based on therapeutic approaches that have known efficacy in the community. One of the most critical pieces of therapy is a strong therapeutic alliance so it is important to me to hear from you about your experience in therapy, what your strengths are and what makes your life worth living.
I view therapy as a collaborative process and will work with you to identify appropriate goals, customize the treatment plan to fit your needs, and meet you where you are. I can flexibly implement evidence-based treatments to effect real, measurable change in your life based on therapeutic approaches that have known efficacy in the community. One of the most critical pieces of therapy is a strong therapeutic alliance so it is important to me to hear from you about your experience in therapy, what your strengths are and what makes your life worth living.
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It can be difficult to find the time and energy to confront the things that make us unhappy, or to simply explore who we are and how we came to be that way. You may feel "stuck" in certain patterns of relationships, and wish that you were more content. You may want to have someone outside of your experiences to help give you perspective on these issues, but worry about finding the right person for that job. I'm happy to meet with you, and to figure out together if we are a good fit.
It can be difficult to find the time and energy to confront the things that make us unhappy, or to simply explore who we are and how we came to be that way. You may feel "stuck" in certain patterns of relationships, and wish that you were more content. You may want to have someone outside of your experiences to help give you perspective on these issues, but worry about finding the right person for that job. I'm happy to meet with you, and to figure out together if we are a good fit.
I'm Dr. Kate Ferrari and am here to assist you with difficulties you may be encountering in your life through a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Regardless of the problems you are experiencing, my goal is to provide support, work with you to set goals for your future and develop tools to reach them. I believe in a holistic perspective to mental well-being, and am a proponent of neurodiversity, who will help you on your personal path towards the life you would like to live. Please note that all services are provided virtually and are tailored to fit your individual needs.
I'm Dr. Kate Ferrari and am here to assist you with difficulties you may be encountering in your life through a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Regardless of the problems you are experiencing, my goal is to provide support, work with you to set goals for your future and develop tools to reach them. I believe in a holistic perspective to mental well-being, and am a proponent of neurodiversity, who will help you on your personal path towards the life you would like to live. Please note that all services are provided virtually and are tailored to fit your individual needs.
Makin Wellness | Online Therapy & Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gladwyne, PA 19035 (Online Only)
We are welcoming new clients now & can help schedule your first session within a few business days with one of our expert providers at Makin Wellness! Do you worry all the time? Is it hard for you to turn your thoughts off? Would you like to enjoy the present moment, but feel like it's impossible because you are so focused on the future or past? So many people live their lives filled with negative thoughts, traumas & depression that eventually affect their work, relationships, and even health. They are unsure of how to let go of their troublesome thoughts or have tried things that made their problems even worse.
We are welcoming new clients now & can help schedule your first session within a few business days with one of our expert providers at Makin Wellness! Do you worry all the time? Is it hard for you to turn your thoughts off? Would you like to enjoy the present moment, but feel like it's impossible because you are so focused on the future or past? So many people live their lives filled with negative thoughts, traumas & depression that eventually affect their work, relationships, and even health. They are unsure of how to let go of their troublesome thoughts or have tried things that made their problems even worse.
I specialize in working with anxiety, relationship concerns, and trauma. With an expertise in clinical hypnosis, I will help you: (1) improve your reflective awareness of how your feelings and thoughts impact your well-being, relationships and behaviors and (2) enhance your coping and stress management skills to deal with your problems more effectively.
As we build our therapeutic relationship, I will challenge you to observe yourself and reflect. Together, we will work collaboratively to facilitate positive change in your life and relationships. Enhancing your wellness is central to my work.
I specialize in working with anxiety, relationship concerns, and trauma. With an expertise in clinical hypnosis, I will help you: (1) improve your reflective awareness of how your feelings and thoughts impact your well-being, relationships and behaviors and (2) enhance your coping and stress management skills to deal with your problems more effectively.
As we build our therapeutic relationship, I will challenge you to observe yourself and reflect. Together, we will work collaboratively to facilitate positive change in your life and relationships. Enhancing your wellness is central to my work.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience providing, supervising, and training others in how to provide evidence-based therapies for a diverse array of clients dealing with mental health and behavioral challenges. I completed my doctoral and post-doctoral training at Drexel University and completed an internship at the Medical University of South Carolina. My training focused on evidence-based treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy among others.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience providing, supervising, and training others in how to provide evidence-based therapies for a diverse array of clients dealing with mental health and behavioral challenges. I completed my doctoral and post-doctoral training at Drexel University and completed an internship at the Medical University of South Carolina. My training focused on evidence-based treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy among others.
Ms. Jiao Shen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and Board-Certified Dance Movement Therapist (BC-DMT). She obtained a Master’s degree in Counseling from Drexel University in Pennsylvania, USA, as well as a Master’s degree in Education in Shanghai, China. Ms. Shen explored different populations, settings, and diagnoses during her practice. They include a population with behavior, substance abuse, or disabled issues. Also, there is a wide range of the diagnoses, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, schizophrenia, and so on.
Ms. Jiao Shen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and Board-Certified Dance Movement Therapist (BC-DMT). She obtained a Master’s degree in Counseling from Drexel University in Pennsylvania, USA, as well as a Master’s degree in Education in Shanghai, China. Ms. Shen explored different populations, settings, and diagnoses during her practice. They include a population with behavior, substance abuse, or disabled issues. Also, there is a wide range of the diagnoses, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, schizophrenia, and so on.
Since 1932, Council for Relationships has provided therapy and psychiatry services to those in Pennslyvania and New Jersey. Our Staff Clinicians offer individual, relationship (sometimes called "couples"), family, and sex therapy online and in person. We make the best therapy services accessible to everyone. Our 80+ Staff Therapists & Psychiatrists specialize in over 45 specialties and provide comprehensive mental health care and medicine management. We see clients of all ages, backgrounds, religions, genders, and sexualities. We believe that thriving relationships foster flourishing communities. Let us help you thrive.
Since 1932, Council for Relationships has provided therapy and psychiatry services to those in Pennslyvania and New Jersey. Our Staff Clinicians offer individual, relationship (sometimes called "couples"), family, and sex therapy online and in person. We make the best therapy services accessible to everyone. Our 80+ Staff Therapists & Psychiatrists specialize in over 45 specialties and provide comprehensive mental health care and medicine management. We see clients of all ages, backgrounds, religions, genders, and sexualities. We believe that thriving relationships foster flourishing communities. Let us help you thrive.
Philip Morrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gladwyne, PA 19035 (Online Only)
Immediate openings for virtual therapy sessions focused on learning to gain control over those behaviors that react to negative situations. Phil brings an eclectic approach to partnering with you as we increase your self awareness, identify causes of anxiety, depression, addiction and other triggers that are affecting your relationships, your negative thought patterns and how you act at home, at work, with family and friends.
Immediate openings for virtual therapy sessions focused on learning to gain control over those behaviors that react to negative situations. Phil brings an eclectic approach to partnering with you as we increase your self awareness, identify causes of anxiety, depression, addiction and other triggers that are affecting your relationships, your negative thought patterns and how you act at home, at work, with family and friends.
Therapy for Kids
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gladwyne, PA 19035
As a parent, it can be difficult to know if or why your child is struggling. For younger kids, behavioral issues such as tantrums, extreme shyness, aggression, defiance, social or school issues are actually signs of anxiety, depression, grief, or low self esteem. We work with kids ages 5 and up, using play therapy and other engaging techniques to connect with your child on their level. Similarly, for adolescents, too mental health struggles can be dismissed as "teen angst." We work with adolescents ages 10-19 struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, ADHD, eating disorders, self esteem and more.
As a parent, it can be difficult to know if or why your child is struggling. For younger kids, behavioral issues such as tantrums, extreme shyness, aggression, defiance, social or school issues are actually signs of anxiety, depression, grief, or low self esteem. We work with kids ages 5 and up, using play therapy and other engaging techniques to connect with your child on their level. Similarly, for adolescents, too mental health struggles can be dismissed as "teen angst." We work with adolescents ages 10-19 struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, ADHD, eating disorders, self esteem and more.
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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.