Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD
OCD therapist Sarah Blechman, Licensed Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, Licensed OCD Therapist

Sarah Blechman

She/Her

Licensed Therapist, MSSW, LCSW

About

I work to create an environment where you'll feel safe and comfortable enough to allow yourself to be understood by another person. We'll work from there and apply real, tangible solutions so you can experience meaningful and significant change. Outside of work, I enjoy practicing yoga, gardening, and swimming in the ocean.

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Pushing through the fear of getting started is really the first challenge that sets the template for the healing process. It's an investment in being able to function better in your life.


Get to know Sarah Blechman

I knew early on that I want to help people. I started working at an inpatient treatment center here in Hawaii, and I quickly found that the process of healing others matches my skill set and the needs I see in my community.

OCD is pervasive and misunderstood. Many people deal with intrusive thoughts and avoidance of those stimuli, and it can be a scary and lonely thing for a person to deal with. Specializing in OCD is a good match for my own natural skill set. I work really well with people who are dealing with that grueling combination of avoidance and intrusive mayhem in their own brains.

In addition to depression and anxiety, and I have experience with treating substance use disorders, conduct disorders, disordered eating, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and family conflicts.

Pushing through the fear of getting started is really the first challenge that sets the template for the healing process. It's an investment in being able to function better in your life.

Know that feeling shame is a natural part of the process. It's like the head of the snake—it's what brings people to avoidance and their lack of capacity to function normally in relationships, work, and life. To make progress, we must work through that fear.

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Insurance Coverages

  • Aetna
  • Ascension SmartHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Forest County Potawatomi

States

Alaska
Hawaii

What our members say about
Sarah Blechman

B.A.

Nov 15, 2023

Therapy with Sarah is going great. I’m getting better with her help.

K.B.

Sep 27, 2023

Sarah is super insightful and supportive

K.B.

Sep 20, 2023

Sarah is simply the best.

K.B.

Aug 30, 2023

Sarah is so supportive, gracious, validating, and encouraging! I felt like she was extremely patient and caring.

L.U.

Aug 24, 2023

Sarah was so kind, and I feel heard.

K.B.

Aug 23, 2023

Sarah was very kind and encouraging during our first session.

L.U.

Aug 16, 2023

Tough first session —but Sarah is wonderful.

R.W.

Jul 19, 2023

Always pleasant and insightful.

Badges and training

Specialties

These designations signify the therapist's expertise in treating specific mental health conditions, ensuring you receive the personalized care you deserve.

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Languages spoken

  • English

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