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Dr. Tania Alaby-Varma, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist: therapy, psychological testing, wellness

OCD · Ages 10+ and adults

Therapy for OCD, so intrusive thoughts lose their grip.

Compassionate, evidence-based care for obsessions, compulsions and the exhausting loop between them.

Therapy for OCD, tailored to you

OCD is not just liking things neat. It involves unwanted, distressing thoughts, images or urges (obsessions) and the things people do to get relief or feel safe (compulsions), which can be visible, like washing or checking, or invisible, like mental reviewing, reassurance-seeking or counting.

OCD is treatable. Dr. Tania uses cognitive-behavioral methods (CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based CBT and ACT), together with relational work on shame and self-criticism, to help you change your relationship to intrusive thoughts and to the urge to respond to them. She works with a psychiatrist when needed and desired. If a different level of care would serve you better, she will tell you.

At a glance

WhoAdults, pre-teens and teens ages 10 and up
ApproachCBT, DBT, mindfulness-based CBT, ACT and relational work
FormatSecure video telehealth; phone sessions also offered
First stepFree 15-minute consultation
InsuranceTherapy: Aetna in FL, NY, TX, MD; self-pay elsewhere

OCD can show up as

  • Intrusive thoughts or images that feel upsetting or out of character
  • Fear of contamination, or washing and cleaning that takes over the day
  • Checking locks, appliances or messages again and again
  • Needing things to feel "just right", symmetrical or in a set order
  • Mental rituals, such as reviewing, counting or silently repeating
  • Constant reassurance-seeking from family, friends or the internet
  • Fear of harming someone, or doubts about relationships, identity or morality
  • A child or teen with rituals, rigid routines or big distress when they are interrupted

Common questions

How do I know if it is OCD or just anxiety or perfectionism?

OCD involves unwanted thoughts or urges plus repeated actions or mental rituals that take significant time or get in the way of life. Because OCD can look like anxiety, perfectionism or other conditions, an assessment is the best way to know. Dr. Tania can help sort this out.

Does having intrusive thoughts mean something is wrong with me?

No. Almost everyone has odd or disturbing thoughts at times. In OCD, they stick, cause distress and drive rituals. Therapy helps you respond to them differently.

What methods does Dr. Tania use?

She combines cognitive-behavioral methods (CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based CBT and ACT) with psychodynamic-relational work, tailored to you.

Do you see pre-teens and teens for this?

Yes, pre-teens and teens ages 10 and up, with parents brought into the process. See therapy for pre-teens and teens.

Does Dr. Tania prescribe medication?

No. She works with psychiatrists and other medical providers, can refer you to one, and with your permission can coordinate care with the providers you already see.

Is what I say confidential?

Yes, with limits set by law. The exceptions are serious risk of self-harm, risk of harm to others, abuse or neglect of a child or dependent adult, and court-ordered subpoenas. Dr. Tania talks through any such concern with you.

Does Dr. Tania take insurance for therapy?

For therapy, she is in-network with Aetna in Florida, New York, Texas and Maryland. In other states, therapy sessions are self-pay. With other insurers she is out-of-network and can give you a superbill to submit for possible reimbursement. HSA and FSA payments are accepted.

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Contact

All sessions are by telehealth.
Practice address: 4800 N. Federal Highway, Building E, Suite 102, Boca Raton, FL 33431

(561) 576-7612
DrTania@DrTaniaPsychology.com

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