OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER SPECIALISTS

OCD Therapists in Aventura, FL

Finding the right therapist for obsessive-compulsive disorder in Aventura can feel overwhelming. The Mindful Network connects you with licensed professionals in northeast Miami-Dade who specialize in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. Browse 6 providers who understand your needs and can help you take the next step toward feeling better.

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Therapy for OCD

The most effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder is a specialized form of CBT called exposure and response prevention (ERP). ERP helps you gradually face the thoughts and situations that trigger anxiety while resisting the compulsions or rituals that normally provide short-term relief. Over time this breaks the cycle that keeps OCD going. Finding a therapist specifically trained in ERP matters, because general talk therapy alone is often less effective for OCD.

OCD involves unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) done to reduce distress. It can center on contamination, harm, symmetry, taboo thoughts, and much more. If this resonates, the providers below work with OCD and can talk through ERP and related approaches.

Finding care in Aventura

Aventura is in northeast Miami-Dade, close to Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami Beach, and the Hollywood area to the north. Many therapists serving Aventura offer in-person and telehealth sessions. The providers below see clients in and around Aventura.

About these providers

This page lists 6 licensed providers in Aventura. Of these, 6 accept insurance including Out of Network Benefits; 6 offer telehealth sessions; 3 provide care in Spanish. Credentials among them include PsyD and PhD.

OCD Therapists in Aventura

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Aventura, FL
Roseanne Lesack
Languages: English
Services
TherapyPsychological Testing
Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, Eating Disorders +8
Dr. Roseanne Lesack has worked in the field of child psychology for over 10 years and specializes in child behavior and parenting. She helps children across the developmental spectrum and works closely with parents to address a variety of childhood concerns such as picky eating, sleeping, toileting, tantruming, and general behavioral problems. Dr. Lesack also provides therapy to children and adolescents focusing on behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns. Dr. Lesack has spoken extensively about these topics across the country. She provides workshops and trainings to support parents and community providers to learn evidence-based tools to support children and families. Dr. Lesack is a Licensed Psychologist, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (certified to practice ABA), and boarded by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. She is a trained provider of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for families with children exhibiting emotional dysregulation and defiant behavior. Dr. Lesack is also a trained provider of Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). SPACE is an evidence-based treatment developed at the Yale Child Study Center to work exclusively with parents to treat children exhibiting problems such as anxiety, phobias, OCD, and selective mutism. Dr. Lesack completed her doctorate at Fordham University in New York and completed her training through Emory University School of Medicine in the Severe Behavior Program at the Marcus Autism Center. After completing her training, she served as an assistant professor at Emory University School of Medicine focusing on treating pediatric feeding disorders. Upon moving down to Florida, Dr. Lesack was the director of the Mailman Segal Center Clinics at Nova Southeastern University, overseeing three specialty clinics: the Developmental Assessment Clinic, the Challenging Behavior Clinic, and the Feeding Disorders Clinic. Currently, Dr. Lesack is also an assistant professor at Regis College and trains master's level students in ABA. At PPA, Dr. Lesack works with children and their families via teletherapy. More
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Aventura, FL
Maria Pia del Castillo
Languages: English
Services
TherapyPsychological Testing
Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Depression +14
Dr. Maria Pia del Castillo is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. She has extensive experience providing evidence-based treatment such as Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and techniques such as Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) and Mindfulness, which helps her cater to each of her patient's unique needs. Dr. del Castillo tailors these (and other) techniques for challenges related (but not limited) to anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotional regulation, depression, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (OCD), behavioral issues, social difficulties, and family dynamics. Within social difficulties, Dr. del Castillo has significant experience working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays. Within family dynamics, she works collaboratively with families to help with martial difficulties and challenges associated with divorce and blended families. Dr. del Castillo also provides parent training. Dr. del Castillo strongly believes in taking a collaborative approach to each child's care, working closely with physicians, teachers, and the community to ensure optimal care. Dr. del Castillo received her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University (NSU). During her graduate training, Dr. del Castillo provided individual therapy, group therapy, and comprehensive evaluations in various settings including Mailman Segal Center for Human Development: Starting Right Program, the Child, Adolescent and Family Services (CAFS) clinic at NSU, and here at Pediatric Psychology Associates (PPA). Dr. del Castillo completed her pre-doctoral internship at APA Accredited AHRC New York City, which is one of the largest outpatient clinics in NYC. Her internship focused on providing comprehensive services (individual therapy, group therapy, evaluations, etc.) to persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Dr. del Castillo's post-doctoral residency was completed here at Pediatric Psychology Associates focusing on Neuropsychology and evaluations under the supervision of Dr. Judith Migoya. Dr. del Castillo previously facilitated PPA's Social Understanding and Relationship Fundamentals (SURF) Groups for three years in both the Weston and Aventura locations. Dr. del Castillo is a bilingual clinician, providing psychological services both in Spanish and English. She also provides supervision for masters and graduate level students. Dr. del Castillo currently provides services in the Aventura location, both in person and virtually. More
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Aventura, FL
Danielle Silver
Languages: English
Services
Psychological TestingPsychoeducational TestingGifted EvaluationsTherapy
Specialties
ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder +8
Dr. Danielle Silver is a Licensed Psychologist with a deep passion for supporting children, adolescents, and families. She specializes in psychological evaluations for children, teens, and adults presenting with academic, developmental, behavioral, or emotional concerns. Her evaluation services include comprehensive psychoeducational, developmental, and gifted testing. In addition, Dr. Silver has extensive experience providing evidence-based therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), with a focus on children and adolescents. Her clinical expertise includes the treatment of mood concerns, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dr. Silver earned her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University (NSU). She completed her doctoral internship at NSU's Psychology Services Center, where she trained in the School-Related Psychological Assessments and Clinical Interventions (SPACI) clinic, the Child, Adolescent, and Family Services (CAFS) clinic, and the Adult Services Program (ASP). She went on to complete her post-doctoral residency at NSU's Mailman Segal Center for Human Development. During this time, she also served as an adjunct faculty member at NSU, teaching Child and Adolescent Intervention to doctoral psychology students. Dr. Silver speaks English and conversational Hebrew and provides both telehealth and in-office services out of the Aventura, Hollywood, Boca, and Miami Beach offices More
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Aventura, FL
Brooke Frenkel
Languages: English
Services
TherapyPsychological Testing
Specialties
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD +8
Dr. Brooke Frenkel is a licensed psychologist providing evidence-based assessment and treatment for children presenting with a range of behavioral and developmental differences, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). She is also a trained provider of Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), an evidence-based program developed at the Yale Child Study Center to treat childhood anxiety and OCD exclusively through work with parents. Dr. Frenkel is deeply devoted to comprehending and addressing the individual needs of every child and family she works with. A cornerstone of her practice is her specialization in feeding therapy, through which she supports children and their families in navigating and resolving eating and nutritional challenges. In addition to her specialized work in feeding therapy, Dr. Frenkel also offers parenting sessions, enabling parents and caregivers to understand, support, and engage effectively with their children's developmental and behavioral needs. These sessions underscore the importance of a cooperative and informed approach, ensuring that children not only receive therapeutic intervention but also benefit from an understanding and nurturing home environment. Dr. Frenkel obtained her doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University. She completed an internship emphasizing assessment and behavioral interventions for younger children, specifically those aged 0-5 enrolled in Early Head Start/Head Start of Miami Dade County. This formative experience further enriched her skills, as she collaborated closely with teachers and families. She also provides training and psychoeducation on various facets of childhood development, reinforcing her belief in the importance of a community-centered approach to child welfare. Dr. Frenkel provides telehealth services, school observations, and school on-site services, as well as services out of the Aventura and Miami Beach offices. More
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Aventura, FL
Judith Migoya
Languages: English
Services
TherapyPsychological Testing
Specialties
ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder +10
Dr. Judith Migoya is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Psychologist and Co-Director at Pediatric Psychology Associates (PPA), where she brings deep expertise in neuropsychological assessment and evidence-based treatment. As a neuropsychologist licensed in both Florida and New York, Dr. Migoya specializes in evaluating brain-based conditions, including ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries, and other cognitive challenges. Dr. Migoya is also an experienced therapist who works with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral concerns, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), autism, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative and family-centered, often involving close coordination with schools and multidisciplinary teams to support the child's success across settings. In addition, she offers diagnostic consultations and second opinions for diagnostically complex or ambiguous presentations, offering clinically informed feedback and guidance to parents as well as to collaborating treatment and educational teams. Dr. Migoya earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She completed her predoctoral internship at UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital and went on to complete a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology at Clinical Psychology Associates in Gainesville, Florida. She has also completed advanced clinical training through the International OCD Foundation's Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), the Pediatric BTTI, and the Social Thinking® Intensive Clinical Training Program. She is also a trained provider of the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) and SPACE for ARFID programs, which are parent-focused evidence-based protocols for the treatment of childhood anxiety and restrictive/picky eating, respectively. Lastly, she is a certified provider of the PEERS® social skills training program. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Migoya provides supervision to both doctoral-level psychology students and postdoctoral fellows. She is an active member of the International OCD Foundation, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American Psychological Association, and the Florida Psychological Association (FPA), where she previously served as President of the Miami-Dade/Monroe Chapter in 2015 and 2016. Dr. Migoya has been recognized with multiple awards for her leadership and contributions to the field of psychology. Her work has been featured in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, and she has presented on topics related to neuropsychology, behavioral medicine, and pediatric mental health at local and regional conferences. Dr. Migoya holds psychology licensures in Florida and New York, and is a PSYPACT-authorized practioner with active Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) across participating states. She offers in-person services at PPA's Aventura, Miami Beach and Boca Raton locations, as well as via telehealth to families residing in Florida, as well as in PSYPACT participating states. More
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Aventura, FL
Pediatric Psychology Associates
Languages: English
Services
TherapySpeech TherapyPsychological TestingPsychoeducational TestingNeuropsychological EvaluationsGifted Evaluations
Specialties
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Socialization, ADHD +52
PPA is a comprehensive behavioral health practice serving South Florida, offering evidence-based therapeutic services including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and Applied Behavioral Analysis. The practice provides flexible treatment options through both in-person and virtual sessions, specializing in individual, group, family, and play therapy approaches. PPA is committed to delivering personalized, research-supported interventions to help clients achieve their mental health and behavioral goals. More
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Frequently asked questions

What therapy is best for OCD?: Exposure and response prevention (ERP), a specialized form of CBT, has the strongest evidence for OCD. When choosing among the providers in Aventura below, look for ERP training on their profiles.
Do OCD therapists in Aventura accept insurance?: Many do. The “About these providers” section above summarizes insurance acceptance on this page, and each profile lists accepted plans.
Can OCD be treated online?: Yes. ERP can be delivered effectively by secure video, and several providers here offer telehealth across Florida.

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