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.

I am an accomplished and highly educated Professional Therapist with a successful Private practice. I specialize in Anxiety Disorders, in particular Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Social Phobia, Panic Disorder, Body Dysphoric Disorder, Hypochondriasis,, PTSD, Utilizing evidence based treatment for OCD.

We specialize in using a type of therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) called Exposure Response Prevention Therapy which is considered the first line treatments for OCD. As an expert in the treatment of OCD. I have extensive training and my expertise speaks for itself.

I have received extensive training by the experts in the field. I received certification from the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation. (IOCDF ) I have successfully completed the BTTI through the IOCDF.

I completed an intensive ERP training and at the Center For The Treatment and Study of Anxiety where I received certification from the creator of ERP Dr. Edna B. Foa herself.

Moreover, I have personally been in remission from OCD for more than 20 years. I consider myself an EXPERT in the treatment of OCD/Anxiety Disorder through the extensive training in evidence based therapy as well as my personal experience with OCD.

I am extremely passionate about working with Adults & Adolescents who struggle with OCD or Any Anxiety Disorders. I get extremely excited when treating those who have been struggling with OCD/Anxiety Disorders and are seeking relief. because I am confident the clients that visit Central CT Anxiety OCD Treatment will finally get the relief they are desperately seeking.

Professional Credentials • Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW ) • Licensed Drug and AlcoholCounselor (LADC ) extensive training in addictions ) • Behavioral Therapy

Certified by the IOCDF International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation. Certified by Center of Treatment and Study of Anxiety in Philadelphia. CBT/REBT Certificate Albert Ellis Institute • IOCF Member • Specialty Anxiety Disorders Addictions. Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board Member

Shannon is a licensed master social worker with over 10 years of experience helping individuals and families overcome a variety of challenges including OCD, anxiety, PTSD, phobias, addiction, depression, and grief and loss. She received her undergraduate degree in Art Therapy from Russell Sage College, and a Master of Social Work degree from SUNY Albany. She brings with her a variety of practice experiences including working in a residential treatment center specifically designed to treat OCD, anxiety, and addiction, managing a supportive living program for people suffering from addiction, and extensive work with community and family service organizations.

Shannon is passionate about helping adolescents and adults understand and cope with the distress they are experiencing by using a variety of evidence based treatment approaches including Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. She tailors each treatment plan to meet the specific needs of the individuals under her care, partnering with them to improve well-being, manage symptoms, and promote and maintain positive change.

Michael Cowan is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with adults, children, and families. He is a graduate of the Silver School of Social Work at New York University, where he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Social Work. Michael specializes in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, as well as other mood and behavior disorders. He is also experienced at working with clients with a dual diagnosis of substance abuse/addiction and mental health disorders. Michael utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy/ERP dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, in addition to numerous other evidence-based treatment methods. Michael has a kind, friendly, and welcoming persona, and he is known for making his clients feel comfortable. He provides a non-judgmental, safe environment and helps his clients recognize their own strengths in order to overcome their challenges and lead a more fulfilling life.

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.

Giulia Giansiracusa is a licensed clinical social worker with four years of experience helping individuals and families overcome a variety of challenges, including OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, depression, grief, and loss, as well as other mood and behavior disorders. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Sacred Heart University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Saint Joseph’s. Giulia has experience working with children and adolescents of all ages in both school and outpatient settings.

Melody is a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost ten years of experience working with adults, children, and families. She received her bachelor’s in social work from Central Connecticut State University and is a graduate of the UCONN School of Social Work, where she earned her master’s in social work. Melody utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy in addition to other evidence-based treatment methods. Through building a solid therapeutic relationship, Melody will work together with you to help you overcome challenges related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and depression.