Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Greensburg, PA
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Deb Cole Warnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Greensburg, PA 15601 (Online Only)
I work with clients identifying and resolving problems with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating/binge eating),trauma related issues, anxiety or panic attacks, depression, OCD, relationship issues, low self-esteem, difficulties with mood swings, and in need of coping techiques to deal with stress. I enjoy working with both women and men, adults, college students, adolescents and children. I often work closely with treatment teams professionals, such as medical professionals, nutritionists, and school counselors.. I offer individual & family counseling. My caring and supportive manner is balanced with a challenging and motivating style to help clients successfully meet their treatment goals.
I work with clients identifying and resolving problems with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating/binge eating),trauma related issues, anxiety or panic attacks, depression, OCD, relationship issues, low self-esteem, difficulties with mood swings, and in need of coping techiques to deal with stress. I enjoy working with both women and men, adults, college students, adolescents and children. I often work closely with treatment teams professionals, such as medical professionals, nutritionists, and school counselors.. I offer individual & family counseling. My caring and supportive manner is balanced with a challenging and motivating style to help clients successfully meet their treatment goals.
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Bethanne Petrylak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
I also treat co-occurring diagnoses such as anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and depression.
My passion is working with clients who struggle with eating concerns and body image issues. I have experience with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. I can also help if you feel that your relationship with food and/or exercise is complicated but have not been diagnosed with an eating disorder. I practice from a Health at Every Size perspective and offer an inclusive space for all. I value being empathetic while challenging my clients to step outside of their comfort zone and unlock their strengths. Taking the first step to get help and support can be intimidating but it can lead to growth and change!
I also treat co-occurring diagnoses such as anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and depression.
My passion is working with clients who struggle with eating concerns and body image issues. I have experience with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. I can also help if you feel that your relationship with food and/or exercise is complicated but have not been diagnosed with an eating disorder. I practice from a Health at Every Size perspective and offer an inclusive space for all. I value being empathetic while challenging my clients to step outside of their comfort zone and unlock their strengths. Taking the first step to get help and support can be intimidating but it can lead to growth and change!
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Morgan Zimmerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
I work with a wide range of mental health diagnoses including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, adjustment disorder, ADHD, ODD, and OCD.
Life can be overwhelming and difficult at times. It is healthy and beneficial to take time for yourself to work through these stressors and to learn effective strategies to cope with these pressures. I am committed to creating a safe and therapeutic space for my clients to be able to begin the healing process. It is my life's passion to help individuals and families experience relief from their current symptoms and improve family relationships and family dynamics.
I work with a wide range of mental health diagnoses including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, adjustment disorder, ADHD, ODD, and OCD.
Life can be overwhelming and difficult at times. It is healthy and beneficial to take time for yourself to work through these stressors and to learn effective strategies to cope with these pressures. I am committed to creating a safe and therapeutic space for my clients to be able to begin the healing process. It is my life's passion to help individuals and families experience relief from their current symptoms and improve family relationships and family dynamics.
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Seema Chaubey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601 (Online Only)
As a counselor I have 20+ years of experience working with adults and children. I treat my clients in a compassionate and professional manner and my approach is usually eclectic as I choose them according to the needs of my client. Techniques used by me are CBT, REBT, ACT, Motivational, Gestalt approach, meditation, relaxation and guided imagery. My expertise is in mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorders, and on anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic disorder, and phobias. Anger management in relationships and marriage and relationship therapy are also my interest areas as well as resolution of trauma issues, whether acute or chronic. I have and continue to treat dually diagnosed substance abuse clients.
As a counselor I have 20+ years of experience working with adults and children. I treat my clients in a compassionate and professional manner and my approach is usually eclectic as I choose them according to the needs of my client. Techniques used by me are CBT, REBT, ACT, Motivational, Gestalt approach, meditation, relaxation and guided imagery. My expertise is in mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorders, and on anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic disorder, and phobias. Anger management in relationships and marriage and relationship therapy are also my interest areas as well as resolution of trauma issues, whether acute or chronic. I have and continue to treat dually diagnosed substance abuse clients.
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Hello, and welcome. I am a counselor who works with individuals and couples ages 17 and up. I treat depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship distress. My approach is integrative, combining emotionally focused therapy, behavioral therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques. I am a LPC and I have a doctorate with over 15 years of experience in the field of psychology. Sessions with me tend to be semi-structured, with us working towards your goals while leaving space for timely stressors that arise. Warmth, support and curiosity are always present in my sessions.
Hello, and welcome. I am a counselor who works with individuals and couples ages 17 and up. I treat depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship distress. My approach is integrative, combining emotionally focused therapy, behavioral therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques. I am a LPC and I have a doctorate with over 15 years of experience in the field of psychology. Sessions with me tend to be semi-structured, with us working towards your goals while leaving space for timely stressors that arise. Warmth, support and curiosity are always present in my sessions.
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Maxwell Sheintoch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Greensburg, PA 15601 (Online Only)
I treat a variety of clients, but I specialize in working with anxiety disorders and OCD.
I am a licensed professional counselor with seven years of experience in the field. I specialize in working with clients who suffer from anxiety disorders and OCD. Other interests include working with clients with depression, addiction, and emotion regulation difficulties. I utilize a variety of empirically supported therapies and techniques to bring about change. This can include CBT, behavioral activation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, prolonged exposure, and ACT.
I treat a variety of clients, but I specialize in working with anxiety disorders and OCD.
I am a licensed professional counselor with seven years of experience in the field. I specialize in working with clients who suffer from anxiety disorders and OCD. Other interests include working with clients with depression, addiction, and emotion regulation difficulties. I utilize a variety of empirically supported therapies and techniques to bring about change. This can include CBT, behavioral activation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, prolonged exposure, and ACT.
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Family Matters Center for Relational Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Greensburg, PA 15601
We all struggle in the relationships that are important to us and need help some of the time to develop skills to strengthen these relationships. We lose connection and have difficulty communicating with our partners or spouses; we get stuck in conflict with our children; we lose track of who we are; we dread going to work because it feels hostile or unsafe; we question our faith; we have trouble expressing needs at school; and we neglect our bodies and our health. The relationships we have with ourselves and others are always evolving and we need to change with them.
We all struggle in the relationships that are important to us and need help some of the time to develop skills to strengthen these relationships. We lose connection and have difficulty communicating with our partners or spouses; we get stuck in conflict with our children; we lose track of who we are; we dread going to work because it feels hostile or unsafe; we question our faith; we have trouble expressing needs at school; and we neglect our bodies and our health. The relationships we have with ourselves and others are always evolving and we need to change with them.
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Danielle Bitner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Greensburg, PA 15601
There are situations in life when you may feel it's too difficult to handle things on your own. Sometimes family and friends are unable to give you the guidance or insight that you may need to resolve or manage your problem. It's in these times that therapy can help. I have successfully treated a wide-range of issues including, but not limited to; grief, loss, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders. I have also successfully worked with couples who are dealing with infidelity and/or communication issues.
There are situations in life when you may feel it's too difficult to handle things on your own. Sometimes family and friends are unable to give you the guidance or insight that you may need to resolve or manage your problem. It's in these times that therapy can help. I have successfully treated a wide-range of issues including, but not limited to; grief, loss, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders. I have also successfully worked with couples who are dealing with infidelity and/or communication issues.
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Choices Clinical Counseling-Accepting New Clients!
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
At Choices, we prioritize you while providing top-tier clinical care in your journey towards wellness. Choices is composed of compassionate and experienced therapists. We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. Whether in person or online you can trust that you will receive unmatched care and privacy. We care and it shows!
At Choices, we prioritize you while providing top-tier clinical care in your journey towards wellness. Choices is composed of compassionate and experienced therapists. We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. Whether in person or online you can trust that you will receive unmatched care and privacy. We care and it shows!
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I am a board-certified behavioral analyst who has worked in the field for the past 6 years providing intensive behavioral health services to a wide variety of clients. I have worked within the home and school settings with clients to aide in their success within the least restrictive environment. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults, with Autism spectrum disorder as well as many other behavioral and emotional disorders. I work closely with clients and their families to address environmental and emotional concerns that could be impacting daily living.
I am a board-certified behavioral analyst who has worked in the field for the past 6 years providing intensive behavioral health services to a wide variety of clients. I have worked within the home and school settings with clients to aide in their success within the least restrictive environment. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults, with Autism spectrum disorder as well as many other behavioral and emotional disorders. I work closely with clients and their families to address environmental and emotional concerns that could be impacting daily living.
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Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling, as well as intensive group therapy when desired. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling, as well as intensive group therapy when desired. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
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New Directions Mental Health Greensburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Greensburg, PA 15601
New Directions Mental Health is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Pennsylvania and the local Greensburg area. At our Greensburg clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, child & adolescent therapy, group therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
New Directions Mental Health is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Pennsylvania and the local Greensburg area. At our Greensburg clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, child & adolescent therapy, group therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
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Krystal Edgreen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
We all need support at times and be proud of yourself for reaching out as it can be difficult. Stress, anxiety, depression, and trouble with life situations can lead to less satisfaction with life. Sometimes having healthy relationships and boundaries are difficult to achieve and having some help can make the process easier. I work with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, autism and ADHD.
We all need support at times and be proud of yourself for reaching out as it can be difficult. Stress, anxiety, depression, and trouble with life situations can lead to less satisfaction with life. Sometimes having healthy relationships and boundaries are difficult to achieve and having some help can make the process easier. I work with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, autism and ADHD.
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Patricia Ann Pocratsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Greensburg, PA 15601 (Online Only)
I am a believer that if the mind and body are focused on goals, obstacles can be overcome, as you become more confident and powerful. We will begin our journey together as we work in small steps toward developing your new goals. These will always be your goals and I am here to help guide you toward them. My work begins by listening to you and then we will summarize what your expectations are. Then I will reflect to you what you have communicated. I will tell you what we can expect to change and how we will be able to make that change happen.
I am a believer that if the mind and body are focused on goals, obstacles can be overcome, as you become more confident and powerful. We will begin our journey together as we work in small steps toward developing your new goals. These will always be your goals and I am here to help guide you toward them. My work begins by listening to you and then we will summarize what your expectations are. Then I will reflect to you what you have communicated. I will tell you what we can expect to change and how we will be able to make that change happen.
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Angela Tatarek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
Change is possible. It takes courage and alot of effort to take on this process. Emotional health is connected to our physical health. Why waste more time not having better relationships and better functioning overall?. As humans, our emotional system blind us to ways we can have better relationships and better lives overall. Through my years of education, training and self work, I know and appreciate what it takes to live a more fulfilled life. Time is our most valuable gift. Why wait?
Change is possible. It takes courage and alot of effort to take on this process. Emotional health is connected to our physical health. Why waste more time not having better relationships and better functioning overall?. As humans, our emotional system blind us to ways we can have better relationships and better lives overall. Through my years of education, training and self work, I know and appreciate what it takes to live a more fulfilled life. Time is our most valuable gift. Why wait?
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My focus is to help you identify and develop your individual goals in treatment. I will guide you to achieve those goals and find ways to better understand and overcome your barriers. I take a strength based approach to provide a safe space for you to share your concerns. I have experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral disorders including: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma, adjustment disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and family systems.
My focus is to help you identify and develop your individual goals in treatment. I will guide you to achieve those goals and find ways to better understand and overcome your barriers. I take a strength based approach to provide a safe space for you to share your concerns. I have experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral disorders including: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma, adjustment disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and family systems.
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Megan Byerly
Associate Professional Counselor, LAPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
I am a highly motivated, master's level therapist and I am passionate about walking with individuals through life’s challenges. I provide a collaborative approach to the therapeutic process, ensuring that techniques suit my client’s needs. I am particularly interested in a holistic approach to treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, relationship issues, family issues, addiction, as well as postpartum and other women’s issues. I work with teens, adults, and families. I enjoy being creative with my clients. I also enjoy using a mindfulness and wellness approach to treatment.
I am a highly motivated, master's level therapist and I am passionate about walking with individuals through life’s challenges. I provide a collaborative approach to the therapeutic process, ensuring that techniques suit my client’s needs. I am particularly interested in a holistic approach to treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, relationship issues, family issues, addiction, as well as postpartum and other women’s issues. I work with teens, adults, and families. I enjoy being creative with my clients. I also enjoy using a mindfulness and wellness approach to treatment.
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Jessica Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
Hi, I’m Jes. My clinical and professional experience is rooted in community service, and I value a client-centered and collaborative approach to therapy. Life can be hard at times, and we all experience difficult and challenging events that we need help navigating. I received my Master's in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh in 2015, and have been working in the field for 15+ years. Part of my professional experiences includes working inpatient psychiatric, the criminal justice system, as well as the child welfare symptom.
Hi, I’m Jes. My clinical and professional experience is rooted in community service, and I value a client-centered and collaborative approach to therapy. Life can be hard at times, and we all experience difficult and challenging events that we need help navigating. I received my Master's in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh in 2015, and have been working in the field for 15+ years. Part of my professional experiences includes working inpatient psychiatric, the criminal justice system, as well as the child welfare symptom.
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Brittany Biddle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
I work from a Cognitive Behavioral approach along with a Dialectical Behavioral approach in order to challenge and reframe thoughts along with developing healthy coping strategies to counteract emotional distress. I work from a collaborative approach with the individual, family, and or couple to outline strength based goals, increase awareness, and validate given information provided.
I work from a Cognitive Behavioral approach along with a Dialectical Behavioral approach in order to challenge and reframe thoughts along with developing healthy coping strategies to counteract emotional distress. I work from a collaborative approach with the individual, family, and or couple to outline strength based goals, increase awareness, and validate given information provided.
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Dr. Rich Hoffman is the Founder and Clinical Director of Christian Counseling Associates (CCA). CCA is a leading faith based group private practice organization with over 50 locations, and a staff of over 70 Christian Counselors in Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. Dr, Hoffman leads a group of clinical professionals who have developed effective approaches for marital, family, parent-child, and personal problems that occur in daily living. CCA will help you identify the core issues that have resulted in your emotional or personal problems, and immediately help develop strategies to resolve these issues.
Dr. Rich Hoffman is the Founder and Clinical Director of Christian Counseling Associates (CCA). CCA is a leading faith based group private practice organization with over 50 locations, and a staff of over 70 Christian Counselors in Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. Dr, Hoffman leads a group of clinical professionals who have developed effective approaches for marital, family, parent-child, and personal problems that occur in daily living. CCA will help you identify the core issues that have resulted in your emotional or personal problems, and immediately help develop strategies to resolve these issues.
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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.