Psychotherapy for:
Individuals, families, groups, and couples

Morning and evening hours offered.

Sliding Scale

Insurance: Aetna and out of network.

When suitable, Skype sessions are now offered.

420 East 51st Street,
Suite C
New York City, NY 10022

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
In simple terms, OCD is an anxiety disorder that manifests with intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. It’s only a problem, if it is a problem – that is, if the thoughts and behaviors impede healthy functioning. Some OCD symptoms might include, but are not limited to excessive worrying about germs or contamination, counting, checking, various repetitions, and fear one will harm themselves or others. Some co-morbid symptoms and disorders might be hair-pulling, phobias, addictions, and personality disorders. (These are further elucidated below).

OC Spectrum Disorders Some disorders within the OC Spectrum, are tic disorders, eating disorders, somatoform disorders, hoarding, skin picking, and Trichotillomania (TTM).

Clinical Depression
Major Depression, Dysthymia, Bi-polar, all would be forms of clinical depression. Often the inability to fully mourn or improperly mourned loss/losses can lead to depression.

Anxiety Disorders
Excessive worrying, social phobias, panic attacks, are all symptoms of an anxiety disorder.

Personality Disorders
Personality disorders such as narcissistic, borderline, and dependent are character traits that often impede interpersonal relationships; frankly, they inflict harm (take their toll) upon one's self esteem.
 
Glossary of Psychotherapy Theories, Techniques, and Names
 
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Ainsworth

Attachment Theory