Alyssa Dematteo
LCSW
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Navigating OCD can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you don't have to face it by yourself. I am committed to helping people feel seen, understood, and supported as they develop practical tools to reclaim their lives. In our work together, you'll be an active part of your treatment team. We'll identify what's holding you back and create strategies to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and at peace. In addition to OCD, my other areas of focus include anxiety, depression, and stress management, especially during life transitions.
Navigating OCD can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you don't have to face it by yourself. I am committed to helping people feel seen, understood, and supported as they develop practical tools to reclaim their lives. In our work together, you'll be an active part of your treatment team. We'll identify what's holding you back and create strategies to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and at peace. In addition to OCD, my other areas of focus include anxiety, depression, and stress management, especially during life transitions.
Location
Licensed in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
Boise State University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Alyssa
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Capital BlueCross, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Alyssa
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I grew up with a loved one who struggled with OCD. This was before we even knew that they had OCD, and before I knew what OCD was. That's a big reason why I'm drawn to treating OCD—I know many people go a really long time without an accurate diagnosis or any understanding of what they're experiencing.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I aim to make sure you know you're not being judged by me. My job is not to make you feel "strange," "weird," or "crazy" for the unwanted thoughts you're having. In fact, my job is to do the exact opposite. I try hard to make sure you feel validated and understood, and know that you're not alone in what you're going through.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want to help you see that you are resilient, capable, and strong. You've had the strength all along. You just needed to discover it.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy is the most effective treatment for OCD, and there are many studies that show how well this works. I think that can be helpful to hear if you're hesitant to try it. OCD is one of the most treatable conditions, so we tend to see people get better really quickly.
Why our members love working with Alyssa
F.B.
Since switching to NOCD recently a few months ago after an OCD diagnosis, my therapist has helped me with life changing milestones I didn’t even know were possible. We work together as a team to not let the cycle of OCD get in the way of my life
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