Our therapists understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with OCD and anxiety disorders and are dedicated to helping them overcome their difficulties. They create a safe and nonjudgmental environment where clients can openly discuss their concerns and fears. Our team uses a personalized approach, tailoring treatment plans to meet the specific needs and goals of each individual.

Through a combination of therapy techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness-based interventions, our therapists empower clients to effectively manage their OCD symptoms and anxiety. They work collaboratively with clients to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, develop coping strategies, and gradually face their fears in a controlled and supportive manner.

Tammy Van Linter, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Central CT Anxiety OCD Treatment LLC, where she provides specialized care for adults and adolescents living with OCD, anxiety disorders, and grief and loss. She is deeply committed to evidence-based treatment, with a particular focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD.

Tammy’s work is shaped by extensive clinical training as well as a deeply personal understanding of OCD. Having lived with OCD herself and been in long-term remission for more than two decades, she understands firsthand both the challenges of the disorder and the possibility of meaningful, lasting recovery. Her connection to this work is also personal as a mother. Her son experienced OCD, achieved long-term remission, and was inspired by his own journey to become a clinician. Today, he works alongside Tammy at Central CT Anxiety OCD Treatment, helping others navigate the disorder he once experienced himself.

These experiences have strengthened Tammy’s commitment not only to helping individuals and families affected by OCD, but also to guiding and supporting clinicians at Central CT Anxiety OCD Treatment in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective, evidence-based OCD treatment.

Tammy also has a special interest in supporting individuals experiencing grief and loss. Having experienced significant loss within her own family, she brings both clinical understanding and personal perspective to grief work. She recognizes that grief is deeply individual and provides a compassionate space for clients to process loss, adjust to profound changes in their lives, and find a way forward while honoring the significance of the people and relationships they have lost.

Across her work, Tammy brings clarity, compassion, and steady guidance. She is passionate about helping people move toward fuller, more meaningful lives and is known for her direct, encouraging, and highly engaged therapeutic style.

Jay R. Sheridan, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 25 years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, families, adults, and older adults. Jay possesses extensive expertise in addressing anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, personality disorders, and various other psychiatric diagnoses. He is highly proficient in individual therapy, family therapy, and group dynamics.

Jay’s professional background includes experience in school and hospital settings, as well as private practice. Throughout his career as a primary therapist, Jay has gained considerable experience assisting clients through grief and trauma. He is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and utilizes exposure therapy to help clients manage OCD symptoms.

Jay prioritizes building trust as the foundation of the therapeutic relationship and is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for his clients.

Kade is a Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW with multiple years of experience guiding and facilitating the healing process for individuals diagnosed with various themes of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as those with a broad range of anxiety disorders, complex trauma, body-dysmorphic disorder (BDD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias, addiction, depression, and the journey of grief and loss. He received his undergraduate degree in Social Work (BSW) from Central Connecticut State University, and a master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from Springfield College. Kade is intentional and thorough in knowledge/expertise in the area of anxiety, as he has lived alongside and managed OCD since being diagnosed at the age of 11. He is also one to understand the significance of the client-clinician relationship, as he has vivid experience in both capacities. 

Kade is keen on the healing process, as he is zeroed in on creating spaces for those whom desire to heal, whom have not been given permission to feel, whom have ambiguity regarding the therapeutic process, whom are taking the risk to dig deep and unveil, and for those whom are seeking refuge as they learn to live with misconceived notions regarding emotional states such as anxiety. He utilizes a multitude of evidence-based modalities in treatment, such as exposure response prevention/rumination-focused exposure response prevention (ERP/R-ERP), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), as well as motivational interviewing (MI). Kade is one who ultimately seeks to distinctly partner alongside those he has the privilege to work with, and to tackle the misconceptions, stereotypes and stigmas that cloud the environments of anxiety, depression, and bio-psycho-social-spiritual processes overall.

Aaron Price is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience working to support individuals struggling with their relationship too intense psychiatric symptoms. I view recovery as the process of changing the boundaries of these relationships to gain more control and live with more freedom. Adverse experiences, intense emotions, and life stressors can prevent us from living by our values and preferences, and, through therapy, I support people in exploring the life that they want rather than avoiding experiences that feel too overwhelming to face. My core values of empathy, compassion, self-determination and social justice are guiding principles in the therapeutic work that I do with clients, and I strive to genuinely understand clients’ experiences and meet them where they are at each present moment.

I have extensive training and experience working with clients struggling with anxiety issues (including OCD, PTSD, Generalized Anxiety, and Social Anxiety) and mood disorders (Depression/Bipolar DO). I am very passionate about providing treatment for OCD and have seen how the consequences of these symptoms control people’s lives when they do not have the effective tools to intervene. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance/Mindfulness skills with clients to help them make changes in their relationship to symptoms.

Scott Enright is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 5 years of experience working with individuals with anxiety disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, as well as other mental health disorders. Before working with Central CT Anxiety OCD Treatment LLC, Scott worked with trauma survivors as a sexual assault crisis counselor and has experience in hospice, supported living, and outpatient therapy settings.

Scott received his graduate degree from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work and has post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Scott has also attended the New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies.

Scott believes that a diagnosis is not a person’s destiny and that people are more than the labels that are assigned to them. In helping people to find their own unique strengths, Scott strives to help people take control of their life journey and author their own story.

Daniel is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping individuals and families overcome a variety of challenges including OCD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, phobias, and grief and loss. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Social Work degree from Western New Mexico University. He brings with him a variety of experiences including outpatient clinics and residential facilities.

Daniel is passionate about working with children, teens and adults and supporting them in understanding and coping with the challenges they face by utilizing a variety of evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/ERP Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention. Daniel utilizes a strength-based approach to help clients manage symptoms, improve quality of life and well-being and generate and sustain positive change.

Amber is a licensed master social worker LMSW with 6 years of experience working in the social work field. She earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work (BSW) from Central Connecticut State University and a Master of Social Work degree (MSW) from Fordham University. Amber has always been passionate about social work and the overall mental health and well-being of others. She has worked with individuals from all walks of life including adults with cognitive and intellectual challenges as well as co-occurring disorders. She also has experience working with children for the past 10 years in all stages of life and development with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges in many different environments.

Amber’s approach to therapy is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can address their mental health needs without judgment. She utilizes several evidence-based treatment modalities including motivational interviewing, holistic approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and exposure response prevention (ERP). Amber believes the therapeutic relationship should be one of authenticity, collaboration, and acceptance, ensuring empathy, compassion, and support.

As a social work professional, Amber is dedicated to working with individuals to improve quality of life while enhancing individual strengths.

Sarah is a Licensed Master Social Worker with several years of experience in social services, community outreach, and mental health counseling. Her background includes working with diverse populations including LGBTQ+, women, Asian Americans, youths, and adults of all ages. Sarah utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Acceptance-Commitment Therapy to support clients through various mental health concerns like anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and PTSD.

Sarah got her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, and her Master’s in Social Work from Boston University. Sarah’s approach implements mindfulness, radical self compassion, the mind-body connection, and the impact of social/cultural factors to help clients achieve their goals.

Audrey is a compassionate clinician with experience working across all age groups, supporting individuals navigating challenges such as anxiety, OCD, and everyday stress. She uses an integrative, evidence-based approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and other therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs. Her goal is to create a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel heard and understood, while helping them develop practical tools to manage symptoms, build resilience, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.

Chris Balbo is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) with years of psychology and therapy experience. He double majored in Psychology and Kinesiology, earning a BS from William & Mary and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Towson University. Chris is also enrolled in a clinical psychology doctoral program at the University of Hartford. He has always been passionate about helping others and being a confidant for individuals managing their own mental health and worries. Chris enjoys working with clients across the lifespan, from school-aged children to older adults, who have co-occurring conditions including ADHD, autism, anxiety disorders, OCD, and mood disorders. Chris received training from the Institute of Living’s Anxiety Disorder Center on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), inference-based CBT, & acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Chris’s approach to therapy is to incorporate empathy, active listening, and non-judgment with humor. He draws upon multiple evidence-based treatment modalities, including CBT, ERP, and ACT. Chris has experience adapting treatment to be neuro-affirming. Chris believes that in OCD and anxiety treatment, therapists must sit with their own anxiety and discomfort in community with their clients, by validating, naming, and sharing the uncomfortable emotions anxiety can dredge up. Outside of the office, Chris enjoys reading, swimming, and drinking coffee.