AREAS OF EXPERTISE

I specialize in the treatment of OCD and related presentations, including:

• Intrusive and unwanted thoughts

• Harm-related obsessions

• Contamination and illness-related fears

• Symmetry and "just right" experiences

• Mental compulsions, reassurance seeking, checking, and avoidance behaviors

Treatment focuses on reducing compulsions and avoidance while helping you build confidence in your ability to tolerate uncertainty and discomfort.

I treat a wide range of specific fears, including:

• Emetophobia (fear of vomiting)

• Fear of spiders and insects

• Fear of heights

• Fear of flying

• Fear of driving

These fears are highly treatable when addressed through structured, exposure-based treatment.

I provide specialized treatment for:

• Difficulty discarding possessions

• High emotional distress related to letting go

• Fear-based attachment to items

• Avoidance of decision-making

Treatment focuses on building tolerance for distress, improving decision-making skills, and reducing functional impairment.

I provide specialized treatment for:

• Generalized and chronic anxiety

• Panic disorder and recurrent panic attacks

• Fear of bodily sensations and panic symptoms

• Health-related anxiety

Treatment focuses on interrupting fear-based cycles and restoring your ability to engage in daily life without anxiety running the decision-making.

I work with individuals who experience:

• Fear of being in public or unfamiliar places

• Fear of being unable to escape or get help

• Avoidance of stores, crowds, highways, travel, or social situations

Treatment focuses on rebuilding independence and reducing life restriction caused by fear.

I treat:

• Skin picking (excoriation disorder)

• Hair pulling (trichotillomania)

These behaviors are driven by learned relief and regulation patterns and require targeted behavioral and acceptance-based treatment.