New to Grow
Welcome! My name is Ari. I specialize in CBT-Exposure Response Prevention treatment for OCD and anxiety. Clients I work with frequently report life changing reductions in anxiety and a new way of coping with obsessions and compulsions that give them more freedom to live their life. Research shows individuals can experience 25 to 35% reductions in OCD and anxiety symptoms withing 6 to 12 weeks of ERP treatment with variations on outcome depending on the frequency of appointments. Only about 4% of individuals do not experience these outcomes. I find that ERP is helpful for the majority of people I work with.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session we will complete an assessment and get to know each other.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am a straight forward person ready to provide you with a sense of empowerment and partnership in your journey to managing your thoughts and anxiety in a new way. I have seen countless lives changed in using ERP and I am very passionate about supporting people in changing their own lives.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with adults that are either diagnosed with OCD or an anxiety disorder or feel they have one or more of these conditions. I only provide treatment in a virtual platform through video. I currently have limited very early appointments at this time.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
I received my training in CBT, ERP, ACT and mindfulness based practices for over 3 years from NOCD to treat OCD, anxiety, panic and phobias. I have received mentorship by world renowned OCD specialist and attend regular trainings and consultation.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
In treatment I emphasize the importance of accepting uncertainty and leaning into recognizing the core desire of control and certainty that drives Compulsive behavior. ACT is interwoven in my therapeutic approach.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Being able to see your fear without responding to it is crucial to all the brain to recognize anxiety is not inherently dangerous. I provide clients with exercise and skills to build their mindfulness practices of observing without responding.