OCD therapists in Sykesville, Maryland MD
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OCD
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) counseling is a specially designed to help individuals who are struggling with the often debilitating symptoms of OCD. This mental health disorder is characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). Our counseling services focus on providing varied approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), to reduce the occurrence and impact of OCD symptoms, thereby improving daily functioning and quality of life.
Evidence-Based Treatment for OCD
* Tailored CBT Techniques: We utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and challenge the distorted thinking patterns that fuel their obsessions and compulsions.
* Exposure and Response Prevention: ERP involves gradually exposing clients to their feared objects or ideas (exposures) and teaching them to resist the urge to carry out their usual compulsive acts (response prevention).
* Skills Training: Clients are trained in stress management and relaxation techniques to help manage the anxiety that often accompanies OCD.
* Mindfulness and Acceptance: Incorporating elements of mindfulness helps clients learn to accept their obsessive thoughts without acting on them compulsively.
* Family Involvement: We provide support and education for families of individuals with OCD so that they can better understand the disorder and offer the right kind of support to their loved ones.
Goals of OCD Counseling
Our OCD counseling services strive to:
* Reduce OCD Symptoms: Aim to significantly decrease the frequency and severity of obsessions and compulsions.
* Increase Functionality: Help clients regain control over their lives and engage more fully with work, school, and social activities.
* Enhance Coping Skills: Equip individuals with tools and strategies to manage OCD symptoms independently and effectively.
* Improve Quality of Life: Focus on improving overall well-being, satisfaction, and happiness in life beyond OCD symptoms.
* Prevent Relapse: Provide clients with the knowledge and skills to maintain their progress and prevent the recurrence of severe OCD symptoms.
OCD counseling is a path toward reclaiming a sense of normalcy and freedom from the cycles of obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Our commitment lies in delivering compassionate and competent care tailored to each individual’s experience. If you or a loved one is grappling with OCD, reach out to us to learn more about our targeted OCD counseling services and begin the journey to recovery.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sykesville, MD
Online in Sykesville, Maryland
OCD
Evolve Counseling Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
We use a variety of modalities to eliminate OCD behaviors that include exposure therapy, CBT, DBT and ACT.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sykesville, MD
Online in Sykesville, Maryland
OCD
Louisa Lombard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, PPS
OCD can be mild to debilitating, and is often missed and treated as anxiety. I've found that OCD and Health Anxiety, as well as Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs, ie. skin picking, hair pulling/tweezing, nail/cuticle biting) can sometimes co-exist together. I'm trained in treating OCD through two of the primary evidence based OCD treatment modalities -Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP/ExRP). I-CBT is a newer evidence based treatment for OCD that focuses on gaining certainty versus pushing yourself into uncertainty, and is thought to be a gentler approach. There are many types of OCD and the thought-based "invisible" types are the most often missed forms of OCD, often called the "Pure O subtype" meaning that the obsessions/thoughts are there, but that the compulsions are mental and not outwardly visible, as we've come to expect from what we see about OCD in the media/social media. There are many forms of OCD, including Postpartum OCD, Relational (romantic as well as platonic) OCD, Harm OCD, Perfectionism/Just Right OCD, Contamination OCD, Scrupulosity or Religious OCD, Checking OCD, Obsessional OCD, Sexual Orientation OCD, Pedophilia OCD, and Superstitious OCD, among others. I'm trained in treating BFRBs using multiple modalities including, Habit Reversal Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Comprehensive Model for the Behavioral Treatment of BFRB and DBT, which help to reduce the symptoms of BFRBs.
12 Years Experience
Online in Sykesville, Maryland (Online Only)
OCD
Alexander Tice
Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Tice specializes in the treatment of OCD, utilizing the "gold standard" treatment for OCD: Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP). ERP is a highly effective intervention for OCD, and involves learning concrete skills for managing obsessive, intrusive thoughts and the corresponding distressing emotions. OCD manifests uniquely in each person, and Dr. Tice works with each client to identify their specific OCD experience, as well as the individualized treatment plan for them. ERP helps each person face their fears, and learn to be able to tolerate uncertainty and discomfort. Reach out if you have any questions about how ERP could be right for you!
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sykesville, MD
Online in Sykesville, Maryland
OCD
Grace Ashu-Ngang
Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist, DNP,APRN,CRNP, PMHNP
I use evidence-based interventions like CBT to help clients manage intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, improving their quality of life.
17 Years Experience
Online in Sykesville, Maryland (Online Only)
OCD
Greta Carlson, Psy.D., ABPP
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I provide prolonged exposure (PE) therapy for OCD. In this type of treatment, you learn skills to regulate anxiety as it arises in response to environmental triggers, and work on using these skills in session when faced with a compulsion-triggering stimulus. We focus on psychoeducation on obsessional thinking and compulsive behavior patterns, and gradually work with you to use skills instead of engaging in compulsions, so you can have more time and and attention for your relationships, interests, and passions.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sykesville, Maryland (Online Only)
OCD
Odunola Adeyeye, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
I use cognitive-behavioral techniques and exposure therapy to help clients manage obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, offering tools for long-term relief.
9 Years Experience
Online in Sykesville, Maryland (Online Only)
OCD
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically. Washington Psychological Wellness believes in respect and equality for all regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, caste, religion, belief, sex, gender, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, age, health or other status. We are currently accepting new clients. Telehealth (online) therapy options are available. Call now to schedule your appointment!
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sykesville, MD
Online in Sykesville, Maryland
OCD
The Peaceful Place
Counselor/Therapist
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can cause persistent, intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. We help individuals gain control over their symptoms, challenge unhelpful patterns, and develop healthier coping strategies for greater peace and balance.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sykesville, Maryland (Online Only)
OCD
Hannah L. Gold at Gold Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C, LICSW
Living with OCD can feel like being trapped in a cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, where nothing you do seems to provide lasting relief. You might find yourself constantly seeking certainty, struggling with obsessive worries, or engaging in rituals to reduce anxiety. My approach, grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helps you break free from the grip of these repetitive patterns.
ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings rather than trying to control or avoid them. Together, we’ll explore the underlying fears and beliefs driving your obsessions and compulsions, and work to build psychological flexibility. We’ll focus on helping you engage with life in a way that is aligned with your values, not driven by the need to perform rituals or seek reassurance.
I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can face your OCD with self-compassion and honesty. My goal is to help you gain freedom from the cycle of obsessions and compulsions, so you can move toward the life you want—one where you are not defined by your disorder.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sykesville, MD
Online in Sykesville, Maryland