Yisrael Zev Schwartz, LCPC
Anxiety and OCD Specialist
I provide psychotherapy to help highly functioning individuals reduce anxiety and obsessive compulsive (OCD) symptoms and learn to lead productive and meaningful lives.
My Practice At A Glance
- In Maryland
- Available both in-person and online
I am currently accepting new clients at my practice and offer secure HIPAA compliant video conferencing in addition to office visits.
- I specialize in Anxiety, OCD, and Stress
- I see individuals
Our minds are our biggest assets but they can also be a scary and overwhelming place. Does it seem like worry, stress, and anxiety have been running the show? Are you experiencing unwanted thoughts or consumed by needless or time-consuming rituals and compulsions? I wish you weren’t here looking for help, but I’m glad you found my practice. As a therapist and founder of Behavioral Health Direct my goal is to help you find relief and overcome your difficult thoughts and feelings. My clients are typically hard working and motivated professionals and students struggling with anxiety related issues and looking for clear goals and direction.
I’ll help you by starting with a solid understanding of your current issue and introducing some psychological ideas and concepts. I like to think of it as combining my skills and expertise with your knowledge of yourself and your experiences. I’ll then walk you through cognitive, behavioral, and emotional skills and exercises.
Therapy takes an enormous amount of courage and strength. It’s a journey of self discovery and can really empower you to get in touch with your true self and discover everything life has to offer. I look forward to being a part of that process. Give me a call or send an email today and I’ll get back to you quickly!
Reviews
Kevin ChristianYisrael was kind, understanding, and patient. He was able to help me navigate through one of the most challenging times of my life.Edwin Zapata"I am beyond grateful for the incredible support and guidance I received from Yisrael during a time when my anxiety was overwhelming. Yisrael's compassion, understanding, and expertise were evident from the very beginning. He created a safe and nurturing environment where I felt comfortable opening up about my struggles and fears. Yisrael's deep knowledge of anxiety management techniques and his ability to tailor them to my specific needs truly made a difference in my life. With his help, I learned valuable coping strategies that have empowered me to face my anxiety head-on. Yisrael's unwavering support and encouragement have been a constant source of strength for me. I cannot thank him enough for the positive impact he has had on my mental well-being. I wholeheartedly recommend Yisrael to anyone seeking support for anxiety or any other mental health concerns. Thank you, Yisrael, for being an incredible source of support when I needed it the most!"David AmeerI was client from January to June. I had many sessions that were helpful to overcome obstacles in life. He carefully listens and explores with you different alternatives until you find the best strategy that suite your need. He is very realistic and provide practical recommendations.Haley Goss-HolmesTruly a great experience, helped me immensely!Isaiah HarrisYisrael is the best. Helped me through some difficult times in life and I couldn’t be more thankful. I give him my highest recommendation.Ovadia GolfeizYisrael is an effective and knowledgeable anxiety and OCD specialist. He is a trusted colleague and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for therapy.Andrew TravisYisrael was a great help to me when I was suffering from anxiety. I make use of some of the things he taught me often. I highly recommend him.Brittan DyerHe is a great therapist to have! He really helped me with anxiety. I enjoyed the report that we built over time and I’d highly recommend him!
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Stress
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Children and Adolescents
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependence
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Driving Anxiety
- Emotional Disturbance
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Generalized Anxiety
- Grief
- Health Anxiety
- Hoarding
- Insomnia
- Intimacy
- Intrusive Thoughts
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men’s Issues
- Mood Disorders
- OCD
- Panic Disorder
- Parenting
- Personal Growth
- Phobias
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Social Anxiety
- Spirituality
- Weight Loss
- Work Stress
- Worry
I will help you learn to manage symptoms of anxiety and OCD starting with a solid psychoeducation, exploring your experiences in depth, and teaching you ways to develop psychological flexibility. You will learn how to stop the cycle, meet your goals, and prevent your thoughts from dominating your life.
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now – (443) 296-2584
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP)
- Faith-Based Counseling
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
I draw from several evidence based treatments while creating a custom and flexible approach best designed to meet your individual needs.
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now – (443) 296-2584
Finances
Fees
- Intake 250
- Individual Session 200
Please check your insurance benefits if you plan on submitting your receipts for reimbursement. More information regarding billing is available here.