Vanessa Duran
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
About
OCD is often misdiagnosed, which leads to years of suffering. NOCD makes it possible for everyone to receive the proper treatment and live the best life possible. My approach to treating OCD involves going at a pace that's comfortable but challenging for my members. It's an individualized process that relies heavily on rapport. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) helps you live your life the way you want, not how OCD tells you. My other focus areas include trauma, depression, and anxiety. As a 16-year Navy veteran, I've treated many service members for trauma.
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About
OCD is often misdiagnosed, which leads to years of suffering. NOCD makes it possible for everyone to receive the proper treatment and live the best life possible. My approach to treating OCD involves going at a pace that's comfortable but challenging for my members. It's an individualized process that relies heavily on rapport. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) helps you live your life the way you want, not how OCD tells you. My other focus areas include trauma, depression, and anxiety. As a 16-year Navy veteran, I've treated many service members for trauma.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Takes Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Partners Direct Health
LOCATION
Accepting members in Connecticut, District Of Columbia
EDUCATION
- Fayetteville State University
- NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
Christianity, Islam, Atheism, Agnosticism, Buddhism
OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents
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Why our members love working with Vanessa
J.J.
Sep 28, 2023
Wonderful educational tools and insights
K.C.
Sep 26, 2023
Vanessa Duran is absolutely amazing!
J.J.
Sep 07, 2023
I feel that Vanessa does a fantastic job listening to me, being personable and also professional. Thank you!!
S.D.
Aug 11, 2023
I knew I liked Vanessa right away. She has a very kind, gentle and genuine way about her. I feel comfortable talking with her. She shows care for me. She is educating and provides me with hope that I can get better.
J.J.
Aug 09, 2023
Vanessa was so kind, open and gentle. Thank you for showing me that I can get help!
D.P.
Aug 02, 2023
My first session with my therapist went great! She was very professional and made me feel hopeful!
E.B.
Jul 24, 2023
We love Vanessa very much!!! We find her to be compassionate and knowledgeable. We are so grateful for her and for NOCD!!!!
J.T.
Jul 18, 2023
Vanessa is FANTASTIC! I don't know where Id be without her. I have struggled on/off with OCD for many years and had a relapse of symptoms after having my first baby last summer. I suffered with scary intrusive thoughts and mental compulsions for months. Im so grateful that I finally took this step and committed to treatment through NOCD. Its extremely convenient and all of the exercises and homework and treatment plan materials are in your app portal. Vanessa is kind, relatable, friendly and sooo down to earth and understanding. She honestly made ERP fun, I even was able to laugh at my self a few times. She gives so much encouragement and really made me feel confident that I have what it takes to beat OCD!!! Highly recommend Vanessa and NOCD. Also loved that using the app and zoom made ERP less intimidating than it may have been in person as I procrastinated on having to go into someones office not knowing what to expect. I feel amazing compared to when I started this journey - 5 stars!
M.L.
Jul 17, 2023
I absolutely love my therapist. She has helped me a great deal and I hope to continue to work with her. However, before my first appointment I was told my therapy would be in network. But after 10 sessions I was informed by my insurance company that it is out of network. I have been battling with NOCD and my insurance company to get it straitened out. This is causing a lot of undo stress and the balance is astronomical to me and now I cannot continue therapy because it is too high. Now I have to wait for them to straighten it out.
M.L.
Jun 20, 2023
She is an amazing therapist!
B.M.
Jun 16, 2023
My therapist Vanessa was extremely supportive and helped me with through a challenging exposure today. I’ve grown to appreciate how caring and understanding she is with my treatment and the compulsions I struggle with.
M.L.
Jun 02, 2023
Today was an amazing breakthrough session! It is the first time in many years were I felt peace. I look forward to continuing our work together.
C.J.
May 23, 2023
Very patient and understanding
M.L.
May 18, 2023
Very professional. I look forward to working with her to help me with my OCD.
J.A.
Feb 23, 2023
Vanessa is the best
N.L.
Feb 09, 2023
She is incredible
P.P.
Jan 26, 2023
4th session and feeling this is going very well.
M.P.
Nov 30, 2022
Very patient
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