Photo of Beatriz Isaza, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Beatriz Isaza
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Beatriz and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, Binge Eating, Bipolar Disorder, College & Graduate Student Mental Health, Depression, Loss/Grief/Bereavement, OCD, PTSD, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Stress Management. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Beatriz and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, Binge Eating, Bipolar Disorder, College & Graduate Student Mental Health, Depression, Loss/Grief/Bereavement, OCD, PTSD, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Stress Management. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
(929) 577-3942 View (929) 577-3942
Photo of Dmitry Malkin, Psychiatrist in 10016, NY
Dmitry Malkin
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
In addition to treating conditions such as Major Depressive, Anxiety, Panic, Bipolar and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, my special area of expertise is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD).
My passion for psychiatry began in medical school, where I realized my calling was to help patients lead happier and more productive lives. My approach to treatment includes psychotherapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, rational-emotive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, psychopharmacology and life coaching - various tools which I use to help my patients overcome their difficulties in order to fulfill their personal and professional potential.
In addition to treating conditions such as Major Depressive, Anxiety, Panic, Bipolar and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, my special area of expertise is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD).
My passion for psychiatry began in medical school, where I realized my calling was to help patients lead happier and more productive lives. My approach to treatment includes psychotherapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, rational-emotive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, psychopharmacology and life coaching - various tools which I use to help my patients overcome their difficulties in order to fulfill their personal and professional potential.
(347) 897-5386 View (347) 897-5386
Photo of Amanda Allie, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Amanda Allie
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Amanda and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anger Management/Impulse Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Family Issues, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Life Coaching, Loss/Grief/Bereavement, Maternal Mental Health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues, Religion/Spirituality, Seasonal Affective Disorder (OCD), Sexual Health/Dysfunction, Stress Management and Women's Issues.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Amanda and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anger Management/Impulse Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Family Issues, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Life Coaching, Loss/Grief/Bereavement, Maternal Mental Health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues, Religion/Spirituality, Seasonal Affective Disorder (OCD), Sexual Health/Dysfunction, Stress Management and Women's Issues.
(929) 348-2110 View (929) 348-2110
Photo of Malena Bonaparte, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Malena Bonaparte
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Malena and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+/Gender/Sexuality Topics, OCD, PTSD, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Stress Management. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Malena and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+/Gender/Sexuality Topics, OCD, PTSD, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Stress Management. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
(929) 547-9525 View (929) 547-9525
Photo of Emily Leiner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Emily Leiner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Emily and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Chronic Illness, College/Graduate Student Mental Health, Depression, Family Issues, Life Transitions, Relationship Struggles, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Sleep Problems, Stress Management, OCD and ADHD. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Emily and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Chronic Illness, College/Graduate Student Mental Health, Depression, Family Issues, Life Transitions, Relationship Struggles, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Sleep Problems, Stress Management, OCD and ADHD. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
(929) 338-6112 View (929) 338-6112
Photo of Chelsea Woods, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Chelsea Woods
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Chelsea and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, Binge Eating Disorder, Bipolar, Depression, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Life Transitions, Loss/Grief/Bereavement, Maternal Mental Health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (OCD). I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Chelsea and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, Binge Eating Disorder, Bipolar, Depression, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Life Transitions, Loss/Grief/Bereavement, Maternal Mental Health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (OCD). I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
(929) 416-0469 View (929) 416-0469
Photo of Dr. Karen Yan, Psychiatrist in 10016, NY
Dr. Karen Yan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Yan is experienced treating a wide range of mental health disorders from mood disorders, personality disorders, OCD, psychotic disorders to anxiety and ADHD.
Dr. Yan graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard University with honors in Economics. She holds a law degree from Harvard and was a practicing attorney before pursuing her medical education at New York University School of Medicine. While in medical school, she won the Best Research Presentation Award for the Jack Cary Eichenbaum Summer Scholars Program. She received her residency training in psychiatry at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she served on the Mental Health Crisis Response Team during the Covid pandemic.
Yan is experienced treating a wide range of mental health disorders from mood disorders, personality disorders, OCD, psychotic disorders to anxiety and ADHD.
Dr. Yan graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard University with honors in Economics. She holds a law degree from Harvard and was a practicing attorney before pursuing her medical education at New York University School of Medicine. While in medical school, she won the Best Research Presentation Award for the Jack Cary Eichenbaum Summer Scholars Program. She received her residency training in psychiatry at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she served on the Mental Health Crisis Response Team during the Covid pandemic.
(646) 941-7742 View (646) 941-7742
Photo of Sheena Richardson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Sheena Richardson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in nursing. I specialize in working with adults who have been diagnosed with mood and anxiety disorders including Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, OCD and PTSD disorders. I also work with those going through life transitions such as adjustments to illness, divorce and grief. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in nursing. I specialize in working with adults who have been diagnosed with mood and anxiety disorders including Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, OCD and PTSD disorders. I also work with those going through life transitions such as adjustments to illness, divorce and grief. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
(716) 706-4634 View (716) 706-4634
Photo of Courtney Paton, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Courtney Paton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Courtney and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with a Masters of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from Sage College. My specializations includes Medication Management, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, OCD, schizophrenia and Eating Disorders. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Courtney and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with a Masters of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from Sage College. My specializations includes Medication Management, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, OCD, schizophrenia and Eating Disorders. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
(518) 412-7085 View (518) 412-7085
Photo of Gauri Khurana, Psychiatrist in 10016, NY
Gauri Khurana
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I believe that each individual is unique and requires a personalized approach to therapy. Drawing from my training at Columbia and Yale, I treat people going through difficult life circumstances including relationship difficulties, family problems, anxiety, trauma and job stress. I also have expertise in working with a range of psychiatric illnesses, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and OCD. I have a special interest in working with college and graduate students and patients with complex trauma histories. By integrating psychotherapy with medication management, I strive to help patients attain their goals.
I believe that each individual is unique and requires a personalized approach to therapy. Drawing from my training at Columbia and Yale, I treat people going through difficult life circumstances including relationship difficulties, family problems, anxiety, trauma and job stress. I also have expertise in working with a range of psychiatric illnesses, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and OCD. I have a special interest in working with college and graduate students and patients with complex trauma histories. By integrating psychotherapy with medication management, I strive to help patients attain their goals.
(347) 354-1116 View (347) 354-1116
Photo of Jordana Michele Cotton, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Jordana Michele Cotton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, PMHCNS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I have expertise in treating insomnia, depression, generalized anxiety (worry), panic disorder, OCD, specific phobias, attentional disorders (ADHD), addictions, disordered eating, bipolar I and II disorders, and long covid (PASC).
I am a Doctoral trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of health care experience and 16 years of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy expertise. I received my Doctorate and Master’s degrees from the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) IHP in Boston. I provide a safe environment and partnership with my clients. I customize pharmaceutical and therapy solutions based on individual needs.
I have expertise in treating insomnia, depression, generalized anxiety (worry), panic disorder, OCD, specific phobias, attentional disorders (ADHD), addictions, disordered eating, bipolar I and II disorders, and long covid (PASC).
I am a Doctoral trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of health care experience and 16 years of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy expertise. I received my Doctorate and Master’s degrees from the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) IHP in Boston. I provide a safe environment and partnership with my clients. I customize pharmaceutical and therapy solutions based on individual needs.
(516) 701-3021 View (516) 701-3021
Photo of Meghan Kise, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Meghan Kise
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Meghan and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Depression, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar, Family Issues, Life Coaching, Loss/Grief/Bereavement, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Management and Women's Issues. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Meghan and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Depression, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar, Family Issues, Life Coaching, Loss/Grief/Bereavement, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Management and Women's Issues. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
(929) 560-2358 View (929) 560-2358
Photo of Stephen 'chris' Marshall, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Stephen 'chris' Marshall
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Chris and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, men's issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder, stress management loss & grief, as well as medication management. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Chris and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, men's issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder, stress management loss & grief, as well as medication management. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
(646) 759-9680 View (646) 759-9680
Photo of Cathleen Jean-Joseph, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Cathleen Jean-Joseph
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Hello, my name is Cathleen and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 23 years of nursing experience. I graduated with my Masters of Science in Nursing from Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fishers College. I specialize in Medication Management, Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I work at Lavender where we believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access.
Hello, my name is Cathleen and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 23 years of nursing experience. I graduated with my Masters of Science in Nursing from Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fishers College. I specialize in Medication Management, Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I work at Lavender where we believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access.
(585) 541-2858 View (585) 541-2858
Photo of David Kim, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
David Kim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is David and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, PTSD and Religion/Spirituality. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is David and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, PTSD and Religion/Spirituality. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
(646) 970-1659 View (646) 970-1659
Photo of Lindsay Morrison, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Lindsay Morrison
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Lindsay and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, Bipolar, Chronic Illness, College & Graduate Student Mental Health, Depression Infertility, Life Transitions, Loss, Grief, Bereavement, Maternal Mental Health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues, Stress Management, Women's Issues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Lindsay and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, Bipolar, Chronic Illness, College & Graduate Student Mental Health, Depression Infertility, Life Transitions, Loss, Grief, Bereavement, Maternal Mental Health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues, Stress Management, Women's Issues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
(929) 810-4132 View (929) 810-4132
Photo of Chika N Odili, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Chika N Odili
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Dear future patients, my name is Chika Odili and I'm a board-certified nurse practitioner. I know we haven’t met yet, but when we do, please trust that you are in good hands. It is my absolute pleasure to assist in your care. I started my career doing an internship at a prestigious children’s hospital in the Texas Medical Center on an adolescent GI unit where I was able to work with individuals with eating related disorders. I then went on to complete my Bachelors in Nursing Degree and began working as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatric Unit caring for the psychiatric population.
Dear future patients, my name is Chika Odili and I'm a board-certified nurse practitioner. I know we haven’t met yet, but when we do, please trust that you are in good hands. It is my absolute pleasure to assist in your care. I started my career doing an internship at a prestigious children’s hospital in the Texas Medical Center on an adolescent GI unit where I was able to work with individuals with eating related disorders. I then went on to complete my Bachelors in Nursing Degree and began working as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatric Unit caring for the psychiatric population.
(929) 244-4425 View (929) 244-4425
Photo of Danielle Cora, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Danielle Cora
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Danielle and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, College & Graduate Student Mental Health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues and Depression. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Danielle and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of New York. I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, College & Graduate Student Mental Health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues and Depression. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
(929) 362-6335 View (929) 362-6335
Photo of Nancy Pletcher, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Nancy Pletcher
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, CNOR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Nancy and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of nursing experience. I specialize in depression, anxiety and medication management. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Nancy and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of nursing experience. I specialize in depression, anxiety and medication management. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
(347) 789-7509 View (347) 789-7509
Photo of Cynthia Goodman, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 10016, NY
Cynthia Goodman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Cynthia and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 48 years of nursing experience. I graduated with my Masters of Science in Nursing from Boston University. I specialize in Medication Management, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression and Relationship Issues. I work at Lavender where we believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access.
Hello, my name is Cynthia and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 48 years of nursing experience. I graduated with my Masters of Science in Nursing from Boston University. I specialize in Medication Management, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression and Relationship Issues. I work at Lavender where we believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access.
(518) 241-4556 View (518) 241-4556
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists

How long does OCD treatment take?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.

What happens if OCD is not treated?

Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.

Are there medications for OCD?

Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.

Can OCD come back after treatment?

Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.