Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD
Cathy Nakonetschny

Cathy Nakonetschny

She/Her

Licensed Therapist, LCSW

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About

Therapy is a journey. It's my privilege to walk with people and help them get to where they want to go. This is a partnership. You lead our sessions, and I work as a guide. You are your own best expert on your life. I know how debilitating OCD and anxiety can be. Being able to help people improve their quality of life is really important to me. The goal is progress, not perfection. Beyond OCD, I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief and bereavement, and caregiving issues.

INSURANCE ACCEPTED

Takes Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Capital BlueCross, Cigna, Forest County Potawatomi, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Partners Direct Health

LOCATION

Accepting members in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia

trained

EDUCATION

  • NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program

CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

Agnosticism, Atheism, Christianity

OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents

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Why our members love working with Cathy

M.B.

M.B.

Oct 01, 2024

Cathy is amazing! She is so great at relating to my son (9 years old) and making therapy feel less boring for him. His OCD scores are down 75% from where we started! Cathy is warm, personable, knowledgeable, and helpful. We are lucky to have her!

A.H.

A.H.

Jul 31, 2024

Cathy is an amazing therapist. Because of her and the work we have done, my OCD symptoms have SIGNIFICANTLY decreased and my quality of life has drastically IMPROVED. I couldn’t be more grateful for her. I leave with a smile on my face after every session we have, feeling like I can conquer even my biggest fears :)

C.M.

C.M.

Jul 09, 2024

Working with Catherine has been one of the most important things I've ever done in my life. She has been so kind, patient, and encouraging throughout my journey. When I started treatment I never thought I could return to a normal life. I was so scared, but Cathy stuck with me and pushed me to keep going. At first the thought of exposure therapy terrified me and I wasn't sure I'd be able to do it. Thanks to Cathy's calm, kind, and lighthearted style I stuck through that initial fear and now I'm back on track with my life. I truly cannot thank her enough.

A.K.

A.K.

Apr 17, 2024

Cathy is easily the most wonderful therapist I’ve ever had in my life. I’m 23 years old now, and have been in all different forms of therapy with countless different therapists since I was 6. That’s almost 20 years of bouncing around, trying to find a good fit! And from the first day I started with Cathy, the chemistry was instant. I immediately felt the passion, drive, and care she had for not only me, but mine and my family’s life. She is truly one of a kind, and I cannot recommend her enough. If you’re living in a state that she offers service for, please look no further. There’s no other therapist like her!!!

M.K.

M.K.

Dec 11, 2023

She’s amazing

Z.Z.

Z.Z.

Nov 03, 2023

Catherine is an amazing therapist. She has taught me so many tools and techniques to help me live with my OCD. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her and for that I’m eternally grateful for her and the NOCD community.

E.O.

E.O.

Sep 27, 2023

Was glad that she could relate to what I was going through. Even with my issues that i feel embarrassed about

D.K.

D.K.

Aug 31, 2023

Catherine made me feel comfortable and inviting. I feel confident that I chose an excellent therapist.

J.B.

J.B.

Jul 31, 2023

I appreciate Cathy’s preparation, confidence, patience and expertise.

E.A.

E.A.

Jul 27, 2023

Making progress!

Z.E.

Z.E.

Jul 20, 2023

Once again Cathy has proven to be an awesome therapist!! She’s working with us to get complete diagnoses to be sure my daughter gets the help she needs! She is a very good listener!!

J.D.

J.D.

Jul 18, 2023

NOCD is helping me regain freedoms in the many areas of my life that were stunted by intrusive thoughts. I have had the pleasure of working with Catherine Nakonetschny and Dr. Nick Farrell. It's a blessing having knowledgeable practitioners to help me make tremendous progress in conquering certain fear based thoughts. I feel like I am becoming a new person and the sense of hope and peace of mind that comes with joining NOCD is paramount. OCD is still so highly misunderstood and it's a relief to finally find people who truly understand the angst and frustration it brings. Their passion and dedication to helping people recover and live their best lives is a true testament to the wonderful help NOCD provides.

Z.E.

Z.E.

Jul 17, 2023

Cathy was great with my daughter. I trust her judgement and am confident my daughter is getting the help she needs!!

B.L.

B.L.

Jun 08, 2023

I loved how my therapist was able to relate her own struggles that are similar to mine into our session, and it made me feel more seen and that I wasn’t alone. It also made me feel comfortable to know that someone who has had similar experiences to me is more understanding of my situation and more than willing to help.

M.K.

M.K.

May 23, 2023

Catherine N. Was excellent at making one feel comfortable.

K.K.

K.K.

May 18, 2023

Catherine is awesome. Compassionate, thoughtful and genuine.

H.H.

H.H.

May 16, 2023

Catherine is very patient and explains things well. She is casual enough that I feel comfortable being myself with her and opening up, and she also sounds professional and credible at the same time.

M.C.

M.C.

May 05, 2023

i love catherine and i feel like she actually cares about me

L.C.

L.C.

Apr 14, 2023

Innovative, creative, and open to new ideas to further patient progress

K.C.

K.C.

Apr 10, 2023

Catherine was amazing 🤩 She made me feel very comfortable and gave me hope for the future.

L.C.

L.C.

Mar 31, 2023

Amazing

M.Z.

M.Z.

Mar 28, 2023

Cathy is absolutely wonderful. She is so knowledgeable and my daughter had an instant connection with her.

C.A.

C.A.

Mar 24, 2023

Second Session today with my daughter and she was fully engaged and ready to tackle OCD!

L.C.

L.C.

Mar 21, 2023

Knows what they are talking about

C.A.

C.A.

Mar 20, 2023

My daughter and I looked at each other and shared a sigh of relief. My therapist knew OCD and how to help us. My daughter felt like someone finally understood how she feels! So Grateful!!!!

G.B.

G.B.

Mar 18, 2023

Amazing therapist. Will highly recommend NOCD and Catherine N in particular.

M.Z.

M.Z.

Mar 16, 2023

Cathy was wonderful!!! My daughter is so relieved. She is actually excited to get started with therapy!

C.K.

C.K.

Mar 16, 2023

Cathy was great. She listen to me and really helped me understand my thoughts and feelings.

A.K.

A.K.

Mar 14, 2023

My therapist is amazing! I’m so grateful to have been paired with her. I know she’s going to be what changes my life!

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