Therapists in 04101
David Prichard
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101
I am shifting my practice to online and home/community-based treatment. I currently accept all insurances. Please call and we may chat!
I am shifting my practice to online and home/community-based treatment. I currently accept all insurances. Please call and we may chat!
Lynda Holliday
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
Thank you for reaching out. I recognize how this can sometimes be a very difficult first step. I specialize in treating depression/anxiety disorders, women's issues, life-stage transitions, and bereavement. My approach is strength-based and compassionate, grounded in the principles of Psychodynamic and Relational models. I offer support and validation, with a focus on what does work, as opposed to what isn't working. We will co-create strategies that reflect your values while navigating the sometimes disorienting terrain of change. I can help you develop new skill-sets to help heal and increase quality of life.
Thank you for reaching out. I recognize how this can sometimes be a very difficult first step. I specialize in treating depression/anxiety disorders, women's issues, life-stage transitions, and bereavement. My approach is strength-based and compassionate, grounded in the principles of Psychodynamic and Relational models. I offer support and validation, with a focus on what does work, as opposed to what isn't working. We will co-create strategies that reflect your values while navigating the sometimes disorienting terrain of change. I can help you develop new skill-sets to help heal and increase quality of life.
Dr. Dahlia Mann, Couples Counseling Virtually
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
Does it seem like your marriage is too difficult to repair? Are you worried that you won't feel happy together again? In counseling, you can learn to recover intimacy, joy, caring, and excitement in your relationship. Through simple, easy-to-implement tools and strategies, you can break free of old resentments and bad patterns, learn to trust each other again, break old habits, and be happier together. In therapy we will work on a dual level, helping you, as a couple, to work out your differences and become closer and, as individuals, to find your place.
Does it seem like your marriage is too difficult to repair? Are you worried that you won't feel happy together again? In counseling, you can learn to recover intimacy, joy, caring, and excitement in your relationship. Through simple, easy-to-implement tools and strategies, you can break free of old resentments and bad patterns, learn to trust each other again, break old habits, and be happier together. In therapy we will work on a dual level, helping you, as a couple, to work out your differences and become closer and, as individuals, to find your place.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
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.