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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Buffalo, NY
Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo's OCD support is now more accessible through Headway's platform, offering flexible virtual and in-person therapy options. Our 3,302 providers use evidence-based techniques to address checking behaviors, contamination fears, and intrusive thoughts while working directly with your insurance to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Hi! I'm Kristen.
If you are navigating a difficult chapter of your life, are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious, and wondering how to move forward, I would be honored to help.
I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Touro University in New York. During my graduate training, I completed my clinical hours at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both New York and Florida.
I implement a strengths-based perspective methodology. This means I take a holistic and individualistic approach by working through your personal history, environment, lifestyle, and spirituality. Your past is not indicative of your future. Everyone has a personal story that needs to be heard; therefore, I hope to build a partnership that's rooted in a judgment-free environment.
I am a board- certified psychiatric nurse practitioner committed to compassionate, ethical, and individualized mental health care.
I am the Founder of EQ Therapy (eqtherapy.co), a private practice designed for high-performing clients. I also teach at NYU in their graduate mental health counseling program. My dissertation at Johns Hopkins focused on the mental health experience of intercollegiate student-athletes. I supervise therapists at EQ Therapy who are accepting new clients for individual and couples therapy. If you're a couple, college student, industry leader, entrepreneur, or athlete, schedule a session with with me today!
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My goal in therapy is to help you to live a more fulfilling life. As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in work with depression, trauma, and anxiety. I have experience working with folks working through gender, sexuality, and relationship concerns. I also work with couples, especially queer couples. My goal is to help you to feel less suffering and to experience a more fulfilling life.
I see patients in video sessions, or in my office in Milan, NY. Please refer to my website for more information at https://justin.dainer-best.com/
I believe the therapeutic process is about relationship and connection. I love supporting people through the difficulties of life. In doing so, I love to laugh, joke, connect, be real, and down to earth. I have a thought-provoking approach to treatment. My approach allows me to directly connect with clients in a manner that is comfortable and authentic. Through treatment I provide my clients with healthy challenges, and autonomy in guiding their own treatment.
People say I'm easy to talk to. Here's a little bit about me. I received my graduate degree from NYU and have completed extensive post-graduate training in the treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Why work with me? I'm a seasoned clinician who has supervised graduate-level Psychology and Mental Health Counseling students from Universities on Long Island and NYC. I'm passionate about the work we'll do together and am excited to join you on your journey.
I'm a licensed mental health counselor with experience providing care in both clinic and primary care medical settings since 2015. My clients have presented a wide range of concerns including: depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, substance abuse, poverty, and life after incarceration.
Before graduate school I was a community organizer addressing issues of social, ecological, and economic concern; my undergraduate degrees are in Community Health and Peace and Justice Studies.
About our therapists who can help with OCD located within 20 miles of Buffalo, NY
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%OCD
- 96%Depression
- 80%Stress management
- 80%PTSD
- 100%Aetna
- 88%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 56%Oxford
- 56%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 100%In-person or online
- 56%Woman
- 44%Man
- 48%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 12%Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Clinical Psychologist
- 96%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 24%Child or adolescent therapy
- 12%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find an expert who truly understands OCD
Headway helps you manage obsessive-compulsive disorder with expert-guided support — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an OCD Therapist in Buffalo
Finding OCD therapists in Buffalo starts with looking for a therapist who has specific experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder and related concerns, such as intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, checking, contamination fears, and reassurance seeking. Exposure and response prevention, also called ERP, is a well-established therapy approach for OCD, and not all therapists are trained in it. As you review therapist profiles, look for clear references to OCD, ERP, exposure and response prevention, cognitive behavioral therapy, and experience supporting people with the concerns you want to address.
Buffalo has a strong mental health care community, though the right OCD fit may depend on both specialty training and practical access. Some people prefer in-person OCD therapy near them, while others use virtual sessions to consider more therapists across the Buffalo area and nearby communities. When comparing options, look beyond whether a therapist lists OCD as a specialty. Check whether they mention ERP training, current appointment availability, whether they are accepting new patients, and how they describe their session structure or communication style.
Therapy in Buffalo can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you search for OCD therapists, review detailed bios, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and schedule directly when you are ready. Nationally, Headway partners with 70+ insurance plans, and you can confirm coverage for your specific plan on Headway before booking.
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