Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Mill Creek, WA
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Effective 5/23/23, I am only providing services to clients seeking psychological evaluations. No counseling services are offered in my practice. Evaluations are commonly sought for concerns, such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, to name a few. Some clients who are experiencing Gender Dysphoria also seek evaluations to support medical transition services.
Effective 5/23/23, I am only providing services to clients seeking psychological evaluations. No counseling services are offered in my practice. Evaluations are commonly sought for concerns, such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, to name a few. Some clients who are experiencing Gender Dysphoria also seek evaluations to support medical transition services.
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I work with adults and adolescents who are dealing with various psycho-social issues including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and trauma. I work in partnership with you to empower you to find solutions that work for your particular situation. My primary therapeutic modality is EMDR Therapy.
I work with adults and adolescents who are dealing with various psycho-social issues including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and trauma. I work in partnership with you to empower you to find solutions that work for your particular situation. My primary therapeutic modality is EMDR Therapy.
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I have experience with trauma, co-dependency, spiritual abuse, sexual and physical abuse, OCD, addiction, grief, anxiety, depression and chronic illness.
You may be in a space and time in your life where you are ready to begin therapy for the first time or maybe you are moving toward it again. Whatever the case may be, you are brave to be caring for yourself by searching for support in this capacity. Collaboratively in therapy we will begin to create a window into seeing the narrative of your story. Navigating your own personal story is a way to begin to transition toward the life you desire and long for.
I have experience with trauma, co-dependency, spiritual abuse, sexual and physical abuse, OCD, addiction, grief, anxiety, depression and chronic illness.
You may be in a space and time in your life where you are ready to begin therapy for the first time or maybe you are moving toward it again. Whatever the case may be, you are brave to be caring for yourself by searching for support in this capacity. Collaboratively in therapy we will begin to create a window into seeing the narrative of your story. Navigating your own personal story is a way to begin to transition toward the life you desire and long for.
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Kendra Higa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mill Creek, WA 98082 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in working with individuals, adolescents, and parents at any stage in their parenting journey. I have experience with and especially enjoy helping people navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. As a therapist, I feel honored to play a role in an individual's or family's life as they seek to make changes.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in working with individuals, adolescents, and parents at any stage in their parenting journey. I have experience with and especially enjoy helping people navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. As a therapist, I feel honored to play a role in an individual's or family's life as they seek to make changes.
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Suzanne M. Snyder, MA, LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Mill Creek, WA 98012 (Online Only)
Therapy works. Whatever concerns have brought you here, you can make the changes necessary to find greater happiness and satisfaction in yourself and your relationships with others. This requires dedication, hard work and a willingness to explore behavioral patterns with the support of a skilled caring therapist. As we walk this path together, you will develop a greater understanding of self and acquire the tools needed to meet your goals. Resolving the issues that lie beneath the symptoms you are experiencing, will allow you to live the rewarding life you deserve.
Therapy works. Whatever concerns have brought you here, you can make the changes necessary to find greater happiness and satisfaction in yourself and your relationships with others. This requires dedication, hard work and a willingness to explore behavioral patterns with the support of a skilled caring therapist. As we walk this path together, you will develop a greater understanding of self and acquire the tools needed to meet your goals. Resolving the issues that lie beneath the symptoms you are experiencing, will allow you to live the rewarding life you deserve.
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AUGUST 2021 - PRACTICE PRIMARILY FULL. (I have a few AM appointment openings - NO AFTER SCHOOL TIMES right now; I AM available for COGNITIVE (dementia or ADHD; learning) & Autism EVALUATIONS; no therapy). I am one of a dozen Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists in Washington. I specialize in working on the types of thoughts, feelings and actions that can help us ... or alternatively are creating problems in our lives. I would utilize evidence based approaches proven to work, & tailor those to the unique & individual situation going on in your life, working toward solutions that make things run more smoothly.
AUGUST 2021 - PRACTICE PRIMARILY FULL. (I have a few AM appointment openings - NO AFTER SCHOOL TIMES right now; I AM available for COGNITIVE (dementia or ADHD; learning) & Autism EVALUATIONS; no therapy). I am one of a dozen Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists in Washington. I specialize in working on the types of thoughts, feelings and actions that can help us ... or alternatively are creating problems in our lives. I would utilize evidence based approaches proven to work, & tailor those to the unique & individual situation going on in your life, working toward solutions that make things run more smoothly.
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Zecharias Adebo
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Mill Creek, WA 98012 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Discover the path to inner strength and well-being! If you're battling depression, anxiety, or a sense of being adrift, there's hope for a brighter future. With my expertise in mental health, I offer an enticing approach that fosters personal growth and collaboration. Drawing from extensive clinical training, I empower individuals to overcome mood and psychological challenges.
Discover the path to inner strength and well-being! If you're battling depression, anxiety, or a sense of being adrift, there's hope for a brighter future. With my expertise in mental health, I offer an enticing approach that fosters personal growth and collaboration. Drawing from extensive clinical training, I empower individuals to overcome mood and psychological challenges.
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Mill Creek Family Services - Counseling Group
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Our services are designed to help you and the ones you love overcome personal, relationship and family difficulties. Whether you are experiencing challenges in your personal relationships, or struggling with depression, anxiety, stress or addictions, we are here for you. We help you develop skills and insights that can immediately make a positive difference in your life. We know that everybody needs help through tough times. Our Mill Creek Family Services counselors are here for you, helping you get your life back on track.
Our services are designed to help you and the ones you love overcome personal, relationship and family difficulties. Whether you are experiencing challenges in your personal relationships, or struggling with depression, anxiety, stress or addictions, we are here for you. We help you develop skills and insights that can immediately make a positive difference in your life. We know that everybody needs help through tough times. Our Mill Creek Family Services counselors are here for you, helping you get your life back on track.
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As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a warm and welcoming environment where you are free to explore the areas of your life you wish to improve for holistic healing - physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual. I offer a warm and empathetic environment as I use a person-centered approach that allows me to understand you through your own unique experiences and walk alongside you on this journey to achieve your personal goals. My primary focus is in child, individual, and couples/family counseling as well as working with neurodivergent populations using neurodiversity-affirming language and approach.
As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a warm and welcoming environment where you are free to explore the areas of your life you wish to improve for holistic healing - physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual. I offer a warm and empathetic environment as I use a person-centered approach that allows me to understand you through your own unique experiences and walk alongside you on this journey to achieve your personal goals. My primary focus is in child, individual, and couples/family counseling as well as working with neurodivergent populations using neurodiversity-affirming language and approach.
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My goal is to help people get better, heal, grow, and change. I believe about 1/3 of clients seeking help want help and are motivated to do the work to get better. I believe that 1/3 of clients say they want help but are not motivated and don't do the work necessary to get better while the other 1/3 come for counseling only at the insistence of someone else. I see my job as helping clients to see which group they fall in while respecting those who don't want/choose help.
My goal is to help people get better, heal, grow, and change. I believe about 1/3 of clients seeking help want help and are motivated to do the work to get better. I believe that 1/3 of clients say they want help but are not motivated and don't do the work necessary to get better while the other 1/3 come for counseling only at the insistence of someone else. I see my job as helping clients to see which group they fall in while respecting those who don't want/choose help.
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Therapies that focus on brain change, heal symptoms more rapidly and get to the deepest part of the issue. I work from a positive perspective that is both challenging and supportive simultaneously. Some people come to me to grow in areas of peak performance and others come to break free from the gridlock they experience in their significant relationships. Many people are stuck in a depressive or anxious cycle that doesn't allow them to be authentic in how they engage the world. I have been a therapist for over 20 years and I love it.
Therapies that focus on brain change, heal symptoms more rapidly and get to the deepest part of the issue. I work from a positive perspective that is both challenging and supportive simultaneously. Some people come to me to grow in areas of peak performance and others come to break free from the gridlock they experience in their significant relationships. Many people are stuck in a depressive or anxious cycle that doesn't allow them to be authentic in how they engage the world. I have been a therapist for over 20 years and I love it.
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David E Dickman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mill Creek, WA 98012
I consider the counseling relationship to be a partnership in which one seeks an understanding of the problems that are affecting one's life and learns of strategies that will help alleviate them. Problems are manifested in anxiety, depression, or other stress-related problems such as sleeplessness, tension and the inability to enjoy life, family or activities. ALL are attempts to cope with problems. Since this partnership is based on trust and mutual respect, it is important that the client meet a professional who can best address those problems, and has the experience to know when and how to implement changes.
I consider the counseling relationship to be a partnership in which one seeks an understanding of the problems that are affecting one's life and learns of strategies that will help alleviate them. Problems are manifested in anxiety, depression, or other stress-related problems such as sleeplessness, tension and the inability to enjoy life, family or activities. ALL are attempts to cope with problems. Since this partnership is based on trust and mutual respect, it is important that the client meet a professional who can best address those problems, and has the experience to know when and how to implement changes.
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Are you someone who desires to examine and change their life and needs some support? You are already on your way to find this. I believe that connection to the body and self is a true gift in this life and something that we are often separated from through oppression, trauma, eating disorders, etc. I like to work with individuals who want to come back into themselves. My clients are passionate about personal development divesting from oppressive systems and gaining a true understanding of themselves.
Are you someone who desires to examine and change their life and needs some support? You are already on your way to find this. I believe that connection to the body and self is a true gift in this life and something that we are often separated from through oppression, trauma, eating disorders, etc. I like to work with individuals who want to come back into themselves. My clients are passionate about personal development divesting from oppressive systems and gaining a true understanding of themselves.
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Sadler Bridges Wellness Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mill Creek, WA 98012 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Brielle Armstrong! Wherever you are in your journey, I am happy you are here. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults in their recovery from anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem, and life transitions that can be challenging to face alone. Challenges come from many sources and I want to partner with you to identify problems and find solutions that will allow you to engage more fully in your life starting now.
Hi, I'm Brielle Armstrong! Wherever you are in your journey, I am happy you are here. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults in their recovery from anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem, and life transitions that can be challenging to face alone. Challenges come from many sources and I want to partner with you to identify problems and find solutions that will allow you to engage more fully in your life starting now.
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Tanya Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC, ILS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Mill Creek, WA 98012 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with how you fit into the world we all share? Do you find that anxiety, depression, and the barriers you are facing are overwhelming? Finding acceptance and even love for our imperfections can be difficult in a world that is build for only displaying your best perfect self. I specialize in working with those that are physical and mental "disabilities", LGBTQI, Poly/Kink, ADHD, neurodiverse, Autistic, and DID.
Are you struggling with how you fit into the world we all share? Do you find that anxiety, depression, and the barriers you are facing are overwhelming? Finding acceptance and even love for our imperfections can be difficult in a world that is build for only displaying your best perfect self. I specialize in working with those that are physical and mental "disabilities", LGBTQI, Poly/Kink, ADHD, neurodiverse, Autistic, and DID.
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Stevie Ekkelkamp
Counselor, LMHC, MA, MABS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mill Creek, WA 98012 (Online Only)
You're struggling with past traumas. Maybe you don't even realize that a lot of your frustration, anxiety and depression and current struggles are linked to past traumas. It can be overwhelming dealing with intense emotions and identify the why behind it to change your life. I would love to work with you and address some of the emotions and struggles that you have been dealing with. Have there been some past events in your life that have fundamentally changed you as a person?
You're struggling with past traumas. Maybe you don't even realize that a lot of your frustration, anxiety and depression and current struggles are linked to past traumas. It can be overwhelming dealing with intense emotions and identify the why behind it to change your life. I would love to work with you and address some of the emotions and struggles that you have been dealing with. Have there been some past events in your life that have fundamentally changed you as a person?
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Ryan Maher
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a compassionate and non-judging space for individuals to reflect on their experience and explore new ways of being in the world that bring deeper meaning and contentment. If you are feeling unfulfilled, anxious, depressed, or disconnected from the people in your life or your own inner self, therapy offers a meaningful path toward greater self-awareness, joy, and overall satisfaction with life.
I offer a compassionate and non-judging space for individuals to reflect on their experience and explore new ways of being in the world that bring deeper meaning and contentment. If you are feeling unfulfilled, anxious, depressed, or disconnected from the people in your life or your own inner self, therapy offers a meaningful path toward greater self-awareness, joy, and overall satisfaction with life.
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Quinn Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mill Creek, WA 98012 (Online Only)
My therapeutic process is a genuine, warm, and inclusive space where all emotions are honored. I want to remind you that no issue is too large or small to bring up in the therapeutic setting. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic process in which I walk alongside you on the journey. I want my clients to know they have autonomy and control through the therapy process, and I will continuously guide and encourage them to find change within themselves. I am excited to explore your story with you.
My therapeutic process is a genuine, warm, and inclusive space where all emotions are honored. I want to remind you that no issue is too large or small to bring up in the therapeutic setting. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic process in which I walk alongside you on the journey. I want my clients to know they have autonomy and control through the therapy process, and I will continuously guide and encourage them to find change within themselves. I am excited to explore your story with you.
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Traverse Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
Mill Creek, WA 98082
We are accepting new clients. I specialize in helping individuals and families reach and stay in recovery from anxiety and other mood disorders, substance misuse, trauma, relationship conflicts and issues surrounding grief and loss.
We are accepting new clients. I specialize in helping individuals and families reach and stay in recovery from anxiety and other mood disorders, substance misuse, trauma, relationship conflicts and issues surrounding grief and loss.
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Anne E Niggemeyer
Psychologist, PhD, MA, NCC, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
Mill Creek, WA 98012 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I provide therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My experience has entailed working in a variety of clinical settings for over 25 years. Issues I work with include: anxiety, depression, behavior management, grief and loss, stress management, personal empowerment and enrichment, balancing one's mind, body, and spirit, healthy self-care, positive communication and social skills, parenting, behavior modification, marital challenges, family conflict, and life transitions.
I provide therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My experience has entailed working in a variety of clinical settings for over 25 years. Issues I work with include: anxiety, depression, behavior management, grief and loss, stress management, personal empowerment and enrichment, balancing one's mind, body, and spirit, healthy self-care, positive communication and social skills, parenting, behavior modification, marital challenges, family conflict, and life transitions.
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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.