Services

Within Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy, we directly target the "danger" alarm system that OCD and Emetophobia activates, leading to significant anxiety and distress. My approach involves working together on carefully designed exposures and preventing compulsive rituals. This process helps your brain learn to more effectively process and respond to the inherent uncertainties of daily life.

Comprehensive Behavioral Therapy (COMb) is an evidenced based approach used to treat BFRBs. It is an in-depth approach, focusing on the “why” alongside creating and shaping new behaviors. I use ComB model to analyze the sensory and emotional triggers behind BFRBs. Together, we create personalized strategies to manage urges and replace harmful habits with healthier, sustainable patterns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-focused treatment. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and actions are all connected. When you change how you think about a situation, it changes how you feel and react to it.

For conditions like OCD, emetophobia, and BFRBs, your brain gets stuck in a loop of fear and repetitive habits. CBT works like a manual to help you break those cycles. Instead of waiting for your anxiety to disappear, you learn tools to face your fears and change how you respond to them.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you stop fighting difficult thoughts and start living by your values. For OCD, emetophobia, and BFRBs, ACT teaches you to accept uncomfortable urges or fears without letting them control your actions. Instead of avoiding triggers, you focus on doing what matters most.

Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) are powerful tools for healing from trauma. PE helps you gradually face memories and situations you have been avoiding, teaching your brain that these triggers are no longer dangerous. CPT focuses on "stuck points," helping you challenge and reframe negative beliefs caused by the trauma, such as extreme guilt or feeling unsafe.

In my practice, I integrate these with OCD treatment. Trauma often fuels OCD by creating intense fears that lead to repetitive rituals. By processing the underlying trauma, we can break the cycle of compulsions and help you regain control over your life.

You bring invaluable life experiences to therapy, offering a truly unique perspective. Client-centered therapy embraces this, fostering a collaborative space where we work together. Here, you'll have the freedom to explore your experiences, gaining profound insight and awareness. This journey of self-discovery will naturally lead you to develop new problem-solving skills and discover solutions that truly fit your life.

You have two convenient options for therapy with me: in-person in Skippack, PA, or telehealth (virtual) sessions if you're located in Pennsylvania or Vermont.

Choosing in-person sessions means stepping into a designated space where you can speak freely with fewer distractions. It offers valuable social interaction and the chance to focus on your goals outside your personal home.

Alternatively, telehealth sessions take place on a secure, online platform, bringing therapy right to you. Many clients appreciate the flexibility in scheduling, the comfort of being in their own environment, and the ease of accessing therapy, especially when finding the right therapist outside their local community.