What types of OCD do you treat?

We treat all subtypes of OCD including contamination, harm, relationship, sexual orientation, religious/scrupulosity, perfectionism, and more using ERP therapy.

What if I have tried therapy before and it did not work?

Many clients come to us after unsuccessful therapy. General talk therapy is not effective for OCD. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is the gold standard treatment specifically designed for OCD.

How long does OCD treatment take?

Most clients begin to see improvement within 12-20 sessions of ERP therapy. Treatment length varies based on severity and individual needs.

Is telehealth therapy as effective as in-person for OCD?

Yes. Research shows that telehealth ERP therapy is equally effective as in-person treatment for OCD. Telehealth also allows you to practice exposures in your own environment.

Do you accept insurance?

We are an out-of-network private pay practice. Sessions are $175. We use Mentaya to automatically submit out-of-network claims, and many clients receive 50-80% reimbursement.

Do you offer free consultations?

Yes, we offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can ask questions and see if we are a good fit before committing to treatment.

Do you take insurance?

Onward Healing Therapy is a private-pay practice. I am out of network with all insurance plans. If your plan offers out-of-network mental-health benefits, I provide a monthly superbill you can submit for partial reimbursement.

What is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)?

Exposure and Response Prevention is the gold-standard behavioral treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. You face the thoughts, situations, or sensations that trigger your obsessions and learn to resist the compulsions you normally use to feel safer. Over time, your brain learns the feared outcome does not happen, and the obsessions lose their grip.

Do you offer telehealth therapy?

Yes. All sessions are conducted via secure video telehealth. Research shows telehealth ERP for OCD is as effective as in-person treatment, and it lets me serve patients anywhere in Pennsylvania or Vermont.

Where are you licensed to practice?

I am licensed to provide therapy to residents of Pennsylvania and Vermont. You must be physically located in one of these states at the time of your session.

What conditions do you treat?

I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, panic disorder, phobias, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), body-focused repetitive behaviors such as trichotillomania and skin picking, tic disorders and Tourette syndrome, and perinatal OCD and anxiety.

How long does OCD treatment usually take?

Most patients with OCD see meaningful improvement within twelve to twenty weekly sessions of Exposure and Response Prevention. More severe or longstanding presentations may take longer. We track progress collaboratively and adjust the treatment plan based on how you respond.

How much does therapy cost?

Current rates are listed on the Rates and Insurance page at onwardhealingtherapy.com/rates-and-fees. The first 15-minute consultation is free.

Postpartum OCD vs. Postpartum Depression: How to Tell the Difference

May 6

Written By Nina Eberly, PhD, LCSW

About 1 in 5 new mothers experiences postpartum OCD — and it's frequently misdiagnosed as postpartum depression. The two can co-occur, but they're different conditions with different treatments.

Postpartum OCD: unwanted intrusive thoughts (often about harm coming to the baby), accompanied by compulsions (checking, avoiding, mental review). Postpartum depression: persistent low mood, loss of interest, hopelessness.

How Postpartum OCD Presents

The intrusive thoughts often involve harm coming to the baby. Common compulsions: checking on the baby every few minutes, avoiding being alone with the baby, avoiding rooms with knives, mental review ("I would never, right?"). The mother does not want to act on these thoughts. The thoughts horrify her — that horror is diagnostic.

How Postpartum Depression Presents

Persistent sadness or numbness, loss of interest, difficulty bonding (different mechanism than OCD avoidance), hopelessness, in severe cases thoughts of self-harm. A new mother can have both. The treatments need to be tailored.

How Treatment Differs

Postpartum OCD: ERP, often combined with an SSRI. Postpartum depression: typically a combination of CBT/IPT and an SSRI. Trying to treat postpartum OCD with general supportive therapy can entrench the OCD cycle.

Nina is licensed in Pennsylvania and Vermont and offers telehealth therapy across both states. Pennsylvania and Vermont residents — book a free 15-min consultation.

FAQ

How do I tell if I have postpartum OCD or postpartum depression?

Postpartum OCD centers on unwanted intrusive thoughts with compulsions; postpartum depression centers on persistent low mood. They can co-occur.

Are intrusive thoughts about my baby normal?

Up to 91% of new mothers report intrusive thoughts about harm coming to the baby. The thoughts themselves are normal. What signals postpartum OCD is the compulsive response.

Do you offer postpartum OCD treatment in Pennsylvania?

Yes — telehealth postpartum OCD treatment is available throughout Pennsylvania.

Do you offer postpartum OCD therapy in Vermont?

Yes — Vermont residents can access telehealth postpartum OCD treatment via Onward Healing Therapy.

PA + VT residents — book a free 15-min consultation.

OCDERP

Nina Eberly, PhD, LCSW

Postpartum OCD vs. Postpartum Depression: How to Tell the Difference

How Postpartum OCD Presents

How Postpartum Depression Presents

How Treatment Differs

FAQ

How do I tell if I have postpartum OCD or postpartum depression?

Are intrusive thoughts about my baby normal?

Do you offer postpartum OCD treatment in Pennsylvania?

Do you offer postpartum OCD therapy in Vermont?

You Don’t Have to Keep Living Like This

OCD can feel constant, convincing, and exhausting — but it’s also highly treatable.

With the right support, things can begin to feel quieter, more manageable, and more in your control.

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Postpartum OCD vs. Postpartum Depression: How to Tell the Difference

How Postpartum OCD Presents

How Postpartum Depression Presents

How Treatment Differs

FAQ

How do I tell if I have postpartum OCD or postpartum depression?

Are intrusive thoughts about my baby normal?

Do you offer postpartum OCD treatment in Pennsylvania?

Do you offer postpartum OCD therapy in Vermont?

Scrupulosity OCD: When Faith Becomes Compulsive

Harm OCD: Why Intrusive Thoughts Don't Mean You're Dangerous

You Don’t Have to Keep Living Like This

OCD can feel constant, convincing, and exhausting — but it’s also highly treatable.

With the right support, things can begin to feel quieter, more manageable, and more in your control.

Contact