Onitkaa Galbreath
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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I became a therapist because I really value helping people better understand themselves, build emotional regulation skills, and make meaningful behavior changes. My style is direct, structured, and encouraging. We'll work together in a collaborative, paced manner: I’ll gently challenge you as you face your fears, work toward your goals, and recognize your own strengths. My background includes working with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, incarcerated, and recovering individuals. I also have experience with how OCD overlaps with anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties.
I became a therapist because I really value helping people better understand themselves, build emotional regulation skills, and make meaningful behavior changes. My style is direct, structured, and encouraging. We'll work together in a collaborative, paced manner: I’ll gently challenge you as you face your fears, work toward your goals, and recognize your own strengths. My background includes working with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, incarcerated, and recovering individuals. I also have experience with how OCD overlaps with anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Location
Licensed in New York
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Education
Nazareth College of Rochester
Insurance
Plans accepted by Onitkaa
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, 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 Northeastern New York, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Empire, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services,
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Why I became a therapist
I became a therapist because I really value helping people better understand themselves. OCD became an area of focus for me because it kept overlapping with many other conditions, and it is often misunderstood. That curiosity led me to learn more about exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy and the meaningful changes it can help people make.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I create a safe, supportive space by being consistent, non-judgmental, and transparent. I want you to feel heard and respected, while also being gently challenged in a way that supports your growth. My goal is always to create a safe space and give you the space to be heard.
What I want to help you see in yourself
One of the most rewarding parts of my work is watching someone move from believing they can't change to realizing that they can. I love seeing that lightbulb moment after someone has felt stuck, faced their fears, and begun to acknowledge their own power and strength. Hearing someone say, "I did that. I can change," makes this work absolutely worthwhile.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
I completely understand feeling hesitant or unsure about starting ERP therapy. But I want you to know that ERP is one of the most effective tools for addressing OCD, and we'll work together collaboratively, moving at a pace that supports your goals. You won't be facing those challenges alone.
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