Licensed Therapist, MS, LCSW
About
I was raised by a social worker, and some of my earliest memories are of being at rallies, social justice movements, and community events. As I grew, I learned we have much more power over our experience of life than we typically recognize. In treating OCD, my hope is to help people reclaim their lives and find empowerment in that journey. In addition to OCD, my other areas of specialty include LGBTQIA+ work, trauma, and substance use. Remember: Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is not letting fear control your actions.
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About
I was raised by a social worker, and some of my earliest memories are of being at rallies, social justice movements, and community events. As I grew, I learned we have much more power over our experience of life than we typically recognize. In treating OCD, my hope is to help people reclaim their lives and find empowerment in that journey. In addition to OCD, my other areas of specialty include LGBTQIA+ work, trauma, and substance use. Remember: Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is not letting fear control your actions.
Takes Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Empire, Forest County Potawatomi, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Key Benefit Administrators, Partners Direct Health, United Healthcare
Accepting members in Kentucky, New Hampshire, New York
Christianity, Atheism, Islam
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents
J.F.
Nov 07, 2024
I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I’ve received from Toni Spera during my journey with OCD. From the very beginning, she created a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment that allowed me to open up and address the challenges I’ve faced. Through a combination of proven therapeutic techniques, tailored specifically to my needs, I’ve made significant progress in managing my OCD. What stands out most about Toni is her deep understanding of the disorder, as well as her ability to empower me with tools to regain control of my thoughts and actions. She has truly helped me transform my relationship with anxiety and compulsions, leading to a much more peaceful and manageable daily life. The genuine care and patience that Toni brings to every session have been invaluable. I always feel heard and understood, and her encouragement has kept me motivated throughout some of my toughest moments. Thanks to her guidance, I now feel more confident in my ability to navigate life with OCD. If you are seeking a therapist who is knowledgeable, kind, and dedicated to your well-being, I cannot recommend Toni enough. She has made an enormous difference in my life, and I will forever be grateful for the positive impact she has had on my mental health journey.
R.H.
Sep 10, 2024
Toni was awesome in helping my 9 year old overcome OCD & anxiety. She taught him how to recognize his triggers & identify coping mechanisms. She was very kind with his meltdowns until we were able to get him to talk about his issues & thoughts. Sadly we had to switch to another therapist when we moved out of state. I would recommend her to anyone - I can thank her enough!
K.D.
Jul 24, 2024
Toni Spera had helped our daughter and our family effectively navigate the impact OCD has had on our lives. Toni is incredibly competent, engaging, and consistently instills hope. There is no doubt this work is hard, but having Toni on this journey with us has made the difficult work manageable and of course worth it! She connects with our daughter, listens attentively, and shows up with enthusiasm and confidence. Working with Toni has truly been life changing for all of us. Our daughter has improved significantly and I could not imagine a better person to be on our team. I should add that I hold very high standards for therapists (as a mental health professional myself, who has been in the field for over 20 years). Toni and her mastery of ERP is truly impressive. You are lucky to have her on the NOCD team.
H.E.
Apr 11, 2024
Toni is very hardworking and caring. She is patient and really tries to help.
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