Get Specialized Therapy For OCD
4820 Seton Drive F, Baltimore
I help intelligent and hard-working individuals overcome Anxiety, Stress, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and build productive and meaningful lives.
As a licensed counselor specializing in anxiety disorders and OCD, I offer personalized support for intelligent, hardworking individuals facing overwhelming anxiety and intrusive thoughts. My authentic and flexible approach helps clients break free from excessive worry, perfectionism, and self-criticism, empowering them to set healthy boundaries, reclaim their time and energy from compulsions, and build resilience against avoidance behaviors. With compassionate guidance and evidence-based strategies, I help successful individuals regain confidence, overcome self-doubt, and live more fulfilling lives.
Yisrael Zev Schwartz, LCPC
Therapist and Practice Owner
Relationship OCD
Sexual Obsessions
Contamination OCD
Harm OCD
Perfectionism
Hoarding
Our minds are our biggest assets but they can also be a scary and overwhelming place. Does it seem like worry, stress, and anxiety have been running the show? Are you experiencing unwanted thoughts or consumed by needless or time-consuming rituals and compulsions? I wish you weren’t here looking for help, but I’m glad you found my practice. As a therapist and founder of Behavioral Health Direct my goal is to help you find relief and overcome your difficult thoughts and feelings. My clients are typically hard working and motivated professionals and students struggling with anxiety related issues and looking for clear goals and direction.
I’ll help you by starting with a solid understanding of your current issue and introducing some psychological ideas and concepts. I like to think of it as combining my skills and expertise with your knowledge of yourself and your experiences. I’ll then walk you through cognitive, behavioral, and emotional skills and exercises.
Therapy takes an enormous amount of courage and strength. It’s a journey of self discovery and can really empower you to get in touch with your true self and discover everything life has to offer. I look forward to being a part of that process.
Give me a call or send an email today and I’ll get back to you quickly!
Specialties and Expertise
As a psychotherapist specializing in anxiety disorders and OCD, my therapy practice serving Maryland encompasses a broad range of concerns associated with stress and worry. I work closely with individuals to understand the unique factors contributing to their anxiety, helping them gain insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns. Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), I guide clients in developing effective strategies to manage their anxiety and overcome OCD-related challenges.
Top Specialties
- Anxiety Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Stress
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Children and Adolescents
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependence
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Driving Anxiety
- Emotional Disturbance
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Generalized Anxiety
- Grief
- Health Anxiety
- Hoarding
- Insomnia
- Intimacy
- Intrusive Thoughts
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men’s Issues
- Mood Disorders
- OCD
- Panic Disorder
- Parenting
- Personal Growth
- Phobias
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Social Anxiety
- Spirituality
- Weight Loss
- Work Stress
- Worry
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP)
- Faith-Based Counseling
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
I draw from several evidence based treatments while creating a custom and flexible approach best designed to meet your individual needs.
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now – (443) 296-2584
Location and Service Area
I provide therapy for OCD in person and online.
My office is located at 4820 Seton Drive Ste. F, Baltimore Maryland, 21215 and is near Pikesville, Owings Mills, Towson, and other areas in Baltimore County. I offer therapy throughout the state of Maryland and have worked with clients in Howard County, Montgomery County, Harford County, Anne Arundel County, and Prince Georgia’s County among others. Clients who live further from my office, in cities closer to DC like Potomac, Silver Spring, and Bethesda, may want to consider scheduling telehealth appointment for some or all sessions.
In addition to Maryland, I hold a telehealth license in the state of Florida and offer remote telehealth therapy appointments to Florida residents. I have provided therapy to individuals in major Florida cities including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach.
Evidence Based Treatments - CBT, ERP, & ACT
Evidence-based treatments refer to therapeutic approaches and interventions that have been researched and proven effective through scientific studies and clinical trials. In the context of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, evidence-based treatments play a crucial role in helping individuals manage and alleviate the distress associated with OCD. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the primary evidence-based approach for treating OCD. CBT for OCD typically involves psychoeducation and addressing maladaptive behaviors and compulsions that perpetuate the cycle of doubt and anxiety. Exposure and response prevention (ERP), a component of CBT, is used to gradually confront anxiety-inducing situations and leads to a reduction in obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on enhancing psychological flexibility by encouraging individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than trying to eliminate or control them.
I see my role as a collaborator and work with my clients to find the best approach suited for them. Flexibility and creativity play an important part of my therapy process.
Book a free consultation today.
Therapy for OCD Cost
While I am out of network and cannot directly bill your insurance, I aim to give you the best value for your money with effective, personalized, and compassionate treatment, helping you meet your goals as quickly as possible.
Many of my clients receive reimbursement from their insurance provider; I encourage you to explore your out of network coverage. My current rates are $275 for the initial appointment and $215 for ongoing sessions. I am happy to discuss further and provide additional details. Please contact me for more information.