Therapy for anxiety & OCD in syracuse, ny

You’re here because you or someone you love is suffering with anxiety or OCD.

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything for your anxiety over the years, and nothing has worked? Many people who find their way to my office are feeling defeated, lost, and uncertain about whether or not they can be helped.

I am here to offer you a sincere message of hope: Just because you’ve felt this way as long as you can remember does not mean you will keep feeling this way forever. There is a big, beautiful life out there waiting to be lived outside of the cloud of fear that you’ve been living under for all this time.

Anxiety and OCD impact not only the individual experiencing it, but also the family as a whole.

Anxiety and OCD may show up early in childhood. Kids might develop intense bedtime rituals, rewrite their schoolwork repeatedly until it feels “just right,” and ask for constant reassurance that nothing will happen to their parents. Everyday transitions like getting in the bath or getting dressed can feel like a battle.

As children grow into teenagers, these struggles can shift form. Anxiety may start to center around fear that everyone around them is upset with them, worrying about throwing up, or feeling excessively concerned about making mistakes. Doing basic things like getting out the door to get to school or even going out to dinner can become a struggle.

These teenagers may evolve into adults who carry anxiety into other parts of life. They might second-guess their decisions, ruminate late into the night about everything that could go wrong, worry constantly about their health, or feel an ongoing sense that something terrible is just around the corner. This can impact work, relationships, and overall quality of life.

Some mothers may experience postpartum OCD. These moms are flooded with ego-dystonic (unwanted) intrusive thoughts—often terrifying images or impulses about harm coming to their baby. They may obsess over safety, feeding, health, or their emotional connection with their child. The weight of these thoughts can feel exhausting and isolating.

As time goes on, these same parents may even witness anxiety or OCD symptoms in their children. It can be heartbreaking to see your child struggling with the same patterns you’ve battled yourself. OCD and anxiety can run through the family tree—and many parents feel lost and overwhelmed, unsure how to help their child through something they’re still trying to understand.

Anxiety and OCD can impact the entire lifespan. When left untreated, these struggles often grow louder and more limiting over time. Life starts to feel smaller and smaller as everyday tasks and situations are avoided in an attempt to reduce an overwhelming sense of fear. It is so hard to live this way.

I specialize in helping people address anxiety and OCD in all phases and stages of life.

Here is the amazing news: anxiety and OCD are so treatable. Whether you are a parent seeking therapy for your teen; a mom with PPOCD; or a parent seeking your own support as you are managing your children’s mental health needs; we can tackle all of the challenges you are experiencing together.

In my 16 years in the helping profession, I continue to be amazed by the resilience of the human spirit and people’s capacity to overcome even the most challenging struggles.

While each case is unique and severity varies, generally speaking, the people who walk into my office fearful and uncertain about whether they can be helped—do recover.

This treatment works.

If you’re willing to show up, do the work, and take intentional risks in pursuit of your full potential, you can experience this kind of transformation too. And I’ll be here—hyping you up, cheering for you, and walking right with you every step of the way.

I typically work with children, teens, and adults in individual and family therapy. I also provide support to parents who are navigating their own mental health needs while raising children with complex mental health challenges, neurodivergence, or medical issues.