Break Free from OCD, Intrusive Thoughts and Endless Mental Loops
Evidence-based therapy for OCD and anxiety utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention
OCD and Anxiety Specialist trained through Yale University OCD Clinic Leadership and the Beck Institute, with previous experience as a Connecticut Public School Educator.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation to see if I can help.
Why Can't I Stop Thinking About This?!
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and anxiety disorders often show up uninvited—they can make it incredibly difficult to quiet your mind, trust yourself and move forward on your own.
Common Obsessions
School Stress
Transitions and uncertainty
Test Anxiety
Perfectionism
Peer Stressors
Fear of getting sick (Emetophobia)
Social Anxiety
Common Compulsions
Reassurance cycles
Self-reassurance
Avoidance
Checking/rechecking
Handwashing
Confessing
Over-explaining
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention can help break this cycle.
You might be experiencing:
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Constant doubt about decisions
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Feeling like something isn't "just right"
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Replaying conversations or mistakes in your mind
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Needing constant reassurance
Why Work With an OCD Specialist?
OCD is often misunderstood and can sometimes be treated in ways that accidentally keep the cycle going. Working with a therapist that specializes in treating OCD with evidenced-based treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can make a meaningful difference.
Hi, I'm Michael Reynolds, LCSW and OCD Specialist
I'm an OCD and anxiety specialist licensed in Connecticut and Florida who works with children, teens and adults using evidence-based treatment including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention. My goal is to help Clients better understand what is happening, reduce avoidance and compulsions and move toward a more meaningful life.
Training and Background:
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Advanced training through Yale University OCD Clinic Leadership
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CBT training through the Beck Institute, a leading international training center for cognitive therapy
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Former Connecticut elementary educator, providing insight when supporting students and families navigating school anxiety, perfectionism, academic stress and acquisition of 504/IEP planning.
What to Expect When Reaching Out
When you find that OCD and Anxiety have started interfering with work, school, relationships or daily life, support is available. Reach out to schedule a free- 15 minute consultation.
Step 1: Free Consultation
We begin with a brief 15- minute phone or video consultation where we talk about what you've been experiencing and whether my approach may be a good fit for you.
Step 2: Initial Evaluation
If we decide to move forward, we schedule an intake session to better understand your experiences with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety or any other presenting symptoms and begin creating a personalized treatment plan.
Step 3: Evidenced-Based Treatment
Treatment focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard approach for OCD and Anxiety Related Disorders. Other supportive modalities may be used in conjunction: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Behavioral Activation and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Step 4: Moving Toward Freedom
Over time, therapy focuses on helping you reduce compulsions, build tolerance for uncertainty and reconnect with parts of life that matter most.