I am passionate about working with people who have anxiety disorders and OCD - in my experience they are clear how long they have suffered, they work hard in treatment, and, then, they get better. That, to me, is the point of treatment... to feel better and to start doing the things in life that matter to you. Anxiety and OCD can make you feel horribly stuck in fears and upsetting thoughts, often having thoughts that leave you confused or terrified. My treatment specialty, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), aims to make thoughts less scary and to make things that feel impossible... easier.
Anxiety has a powerful impact on a person's beliefs and behaviors, but with careful attention we may be able to chip away at those. In our work together, you will be put to work on your problems right away, as it takes work to change those patterns. Although treatment can be a lot of work, the pain of OCD or anxiety usually makes the hard work worth it.
I am Board Certified in CBT with additional specialized training in OCD, and I was trained by the leading people in the field of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I treat Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Agoraphobia, Phobias, and OCD in adults. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and I feel privileged to be trusted in the fight to get better.