Services
- Individual
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
For 30 years, all of my clients have had OCD, Panic, or Agoraphobia. They include children, adolescents, and adults seeking results in therapy without medication. Many saw other therapists before me, with disappointing results. They suffered simply because the didn't get the right kind of treatment. I have a 90% success rate. By the end of therapy, many actually don't recall why they came to me, enjoy happy relationships, and advance in career or school. Learn more https://OCDhotline.com.
My Background and Approach
Do results matter to you? With 90% success, I aim to eliminate symptoms permanently without medication, not just help you "live with" them better. Part of the therapy is highly behavioral, moving in a step-by-step manner addressing anxiety, avoidant behaviors, obsessions, and coping skills. I use Exposure Response Prevention (ERP for OCD, panic, agoraphobia, social anxiety), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBIT (tics), habit reversal and ComBT (BFRBs). We'll practice something new every session. It will always be comfortable, never scary. I'll give you homework exercises to practice between sessions. I also use Schema Therapy to really get to know you as a whole person, identify life-long patterns of behavior, ineffective coping mechanisms, and self-limiting beliefs that might fuel the anxiety along. By the end of therapy, some people actually don't recall why they came to me, advancing in careers or school and achieving happy relationships. Learn more at https://OCDhotline.com.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am inquisitive, curious, open, methodical, and compassionate. I start work with new clients with a hunch, but I never assume I know anything without thoroughly investigating it, like a scientist or detective, and getting confirmation from you whether my hypothesis is consistent with your own experience. Through this collaborative process, I refine my hypothesis until you feel it's laser accurate. I won't give advice to you just because it worked for someone else. Each person is a whole universe and I love exploring it and getting to the root of the problem. The same symptom can have different causes in different people and require very different treatment. I see your struggle. There is no shame in feeling avoidant, angry, or even pushing people away. They're simply frustrated attempts to protect yourself, relieve suffering, and to get your basic human needs met, needs we all share. I'll help you get everything you deserve with greater success and satisfaction. https://OCDhotline.com.