Donna Simons
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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I approach OCD treatment with humor, support, kindness, and full confidence in your ability to use ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) to manage your symptoms. I will be there to support you, educate your significant others, and encourage you to face your triggers. In therapy, you'll learn that you — not your triggers — are in charge. Willingness to leave your comfort zone to make meaningful and lasting change is a huge step toward success. In addition to OCD, I focus my practice primarily on excoriation and trichotillomania.
I approach OCD treatment with humor, support, kindness, and full confidence in your ability to use ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) to manage your symptoms. I will be there to support you, educate your significant others, and encourage you to face your triggers. In therapy, you'll learn that you — not your triggers — are in charge. Willingness to leave your comfort zone to make meaningful and lasting change is a huge step toward success. In addition to OCD, I focus my practice primarily on excoriation and trichotillomania.
Location
Licensed in New York, North Carolina, Virginia
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Atheism
Education
Adelphi University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Donna
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Curative, Empire, Forest County Potawatomi, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Partners Direct Health, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Donna
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
My daughter, who's now in her 40s, had her first symptoms of OCD as a preschooler. She had lots of treatment as a child, but as an adult, she manages. She has her own apartment. She works. It's definitely been helpful for me in understanding OCD better.
What my Members say helps them feel comfortable with me
I like to ask, what questions do you have for me? What would you like to know about me as a person that might make you more comfortable? I also think a lot of that rapport is achieved through listening, because when I listen to you, I know what I can share with you that might hit home.
The most rewarding part of treating OCD
I feel like I really bond with many of my Members. I like having that connection on a daily basis. When I see people make progress, at this point, I really have the confidence to say, "I can see you getting better. I can see the improvement you're going to make."
Why our members love working with Donna
R.L.
Donna is such an approachable, down-to-earth therapist with a wealth of knowledge for treating OCD. She is compassionate, funny, and determined to help. Donna is a big part of the reason why I’ve reached the level of stability I have today.
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