What services does Insight Recovery Mental Health provide?

Insight Recovery delivers evidence-based mental health care including individual therapy, group support, telehealth sessions, and outpatient programs. We treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma/PTSD, stress, life transitions, behavioral addictions, and communication issues.

Who is Insight Recovery’s care for — do I need a formal diagnosis to start?

Our services are open to adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or in distress — formal diagnosis is not required to begin. Many clients start therapy simply because something “feels off,” and we help explore and address what’s going on.

How does Insight Recovery tailor therapy to individual needs?

Every client receives a personalized treatment plan. We use modalities like CBT, DBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and more — combining approaches to meet your unique situation. Also, we consider your schedule and lifestyle, offering morning, evening, and telehealth options.

Where can I access Insight Recovery’s mental health services near Winchester, MA?

Our office is located at 7 McKay Ave Suite 2, Winchester, MA. We serve Winchester, Arlington, Woburn, Stoneham, Lexington, Medford, and the broader North Shore / Greater Boston region with both in-person and telehealth therapy

Who is Insight Recovery Mental Health?

Insight Recovery Mental Health is a team of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and support professionals serving Winchester, MA and the North Shore, offering compassionate, evidence-based outpatient therapy tailored to individual needs.

What is the mission and therapeutic philosophy of Insight Recovery?

Our mission is to deliver personalized, stigma-free care. We believe healing thrives in relationship, so we combine empathy, science, and flexibility to support growth across emotional, relational, and mental health dimensions.

How does Insight Recovery ensure therapy is accessible and fitting to clients’ lives?

We offer both in-person and telehealth sessions, morning and evening appointments, and flexible scheduling so clients can receive care without disrupting their daily responsibilities.

Where can I access Insight Recovery’s mental health services in or near Winchester, MA?

Insight Recovery is located at 7 McKay Ave, Suite 2, Winchester, MA 01890 and offers services to residents of Winchester, Arlington, Woburn, Stoneham, Medford, and surrounding Greater Boston and North Shore communities via in-office and remote care.

What mental health conditions does Insight Recovery treat?

Insight Recovery provides comprehensive treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, trauma and PTSD, behavioral addictions, stress and burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Each treatment plan is personalized to your needs.

Do I need a formal diagnosis to begin treatment?

No. You don’t need a diagnosis to start therapy at Insight Recovery. Many clients reach out when they’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what’s wrong — and our licensed clinicians help identify what’s happening and create an individualized care plan.

What therapy approaches are used at Insight Recovery?

We use a combination of evidence-based and holistic therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD, and trauma-informed methods for stress and emotional regulation.

How do I know if therapy can help with stress, burnout, or major life changes?

If you’re feeling exhausted, emotionally drained, or struggling to adjust after a major life event, therapy can help restore balance and resilience. Our clinicians provide tools for coping, mindfulness, and emotional recovery to help you move forward with clarity.

Where can I find mental health treatment near Winchester, Massachusetts?

Insight Recovery Mental Health is located in Winchester, MA, and serves clients from Arlington, Woburn, Lexington, Stoneham, and surrounding Greater Boston communities. Both in-person and telehealth sessions are available for your convenience.

What is anxiety therapy at Insight Recovery?

Anxiety therapy helps you manage excessive worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, and physiological symptoms. We use evidence-based approaches like CBT, exposure therapy, and mindfulness to reduce distress and improve functioning.

How long does anxiety treatment typically take?

Duration depends on severity, history, and your goals. Some clients see major improvement in a few months; others continue longer for maintenance, relapse prevention, or deeper work.

Can anxiety therapy be combined with treatment for other issues (e.g. depression, trauma)?

Yes — many people experience overlapping concerns. At Insight Recovery, we integrate therapy to address co-occurring conditions so you receive holistic care, not fragmented treatment.

Where can I access anxiety therapy near Winchester, MA?

Insight Recovery is located in Winchester, MA, and serves the surrounding North Shore and Greater Boston area. We offer in-person and telehealth sessions to make therapy accessible whether you’re local or commuting.

What is depression therapy at Insight Recovery?

Depression therapy helps you understand and manage symptoms like persistent sadness, lack of motivation, low energy, negative thinking, or feeling stuck. We use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, behavioral activation, and mindfulness to support recovery.

How quickly can therapy help with depression?

Progress varies — many clients begin to feel relief in weeks to months, depending on severity, life context, and consistency in therapy. Some continue longer for deeper healing and maintenance.

Can depression therapy be combined with treatment for anxiety, trauma, or other concerns?

Yes — Insight Recovery’s clinicians integrate care for co-occurring conditions so your treatment addresses your full mental health picture, not just isolated symptoms.

Where can I receive depression therapy near Winchester, MA?

Insight Recovery offers in-person and telehealth depression therapy from its office in Winchester, MA, serving clients across Greater Boston, Woburn, Arlington, and nearby communities.

What is trauma therapy or PTSD treatment at Insight Recovery?

Trauma therapy helps you process emotional, psychological, and physical responses to distressing events (e.g. abuse, accidents, loss). For PTSD, we use evidence-based methods like EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, and exposure therapy to reduce symptoms like hypervigilance, flashbacks, and avoidance.

How do I know if what I’m experiencing is “trauma” or PTSD?

If you have ongoing symptoms like intrusive memories, nightmares, emotional numbness, jumpiness, avoidance of reminders, or constant stress that impairs daily life, these may indicate trauma or PTSD. Our clinicians perform assessments to clarify your experience.

How long does trauma/PTSD treatment typically take, and can it help if I’ve had long-standing issues?

The timeline depends on the severity, duration, and complexity of the trauma. Many people experience relief over several months, with deeper work continuing longer. Even with long-standing trauma, therapeutic intervention can help rebuild stability, resilience, and meaning.

Where can I receive trauma or PTSD therapy near Winchester, MA?

Insight Recovery is located in Winchester, MA, and offers both in-person and telehealth trauma/PTSD therapy to clients in Winchester, Arlington, Woburn, Medford, and surrounding Greater Boston areas.

What does stress management & life transitions therapy involve?

This therapy supports individuals navigating major changes (job shifts, relocation, loss, burnout) using tools like CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, behavioral activation, and grief/adjustment counseling to reduce overwhelm.

Who benefits from life transition therapy and stress counseling?

Anyone going through periods of high stress, emotional disruption, or big life changes may benefit — whether from career changes, relationship endings, caring responsibilities, health challenges, or moving.

Are sessions offered in person or virtually?

Insight Recovery offers both in-person and telehealth options, making it easier to access support regardless of your schedule or location.

Where can I access stress management & transition therapy near Winchester, MA?

Insight Recovery is based in Winchester, MA, and offers stress and life transition therapy to clients in Winchester, Arlington, Woburn, Medford, and surrounding communities via both telehealth and in-office sessions.

What are behavioral addictions and how do they differ from substance use disorders?

Behavioral addictions involve compulsive, rewarding behaviors (like social media use, gaming, gambling, internet use) that persist despite negative consequences. Unlike substance use disorders, they don’t involve ingesting chemicals, but the pattern of obsession and compulsion is similar.

What behaviors does Insight Recovery treat as behavioral addictions?

We treat conditions such as social media addiction, internet addiction, gaming addiction, and gambling disorder — behaviors that interfere with daily life, relationships, or mental health.

What therapeutic approaches are used to treat behavioral addictions?

Our treatment may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness techniques, behavior modification planning, supportive accountability, and, when needed, medication management for co-occurring conditions

Where can I access behavioral addiction therapy near Winchester, MA?

Insight Recovery is located in Winchester, MA (7 McKay Ave, Suite 2) and offers both in-person and telehealth sessions for clients in Winchester, Arlington, Woburn, and surrounding North Shore / Greater Boston communities.

What is therapy for communication issues?

This therapy focuses on improving how you express thoughts, emotions, and needs—helping you build healthier relationships by strengthening boundaries, listening skills, and emotional clarity.

What kinds of communication problems do you treat?

We help clients with miscommunication with partners or family, difficulty asserting needs, repeating unhealthy relational patterns, emotional disconnection, conflict escalation, and feeling misunderstood.

What therapeutic approaches are used for communication therapy?

Insight Recovery incorporates CBT, emotionally focused techniques, communication skills training (active listening, assertiveness), and psychodynamic exploration to uncover how past relational experiences shape present behavior.

Where can I receive therapy for communication issues near Winchester, MA?

Insight Recovery is located in Winchester, MA, and offers in-person and telehealth therapy to individuals in Winchester, Arlington, Woburn, Medford, and surrounding Greater Boston communities.

What therapy approaches does Insight Recovery offer?

Insight Recovery offers a variety of evidence-based modalities including CBT, EMDR, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based therapies, interpersonal therapy (IPT), exposure therapy, psychodynamic therapy, behavioral activation, and motivational interviewing.

How do you choose which therapy approach is right for me?

We don’t expect you to know in advance. Our clinicians will assess your symptoms, history, and goals to collaboratively choose or blend approaches that fit your needs.

Can multiple therapy approaches be used together?

Yes — we often integrate multiple modalities (e.g., combining CBT with mindfulness or EMDR with relational work) to address different layers of your experience and increase flexibility in treatment.

Where can I access these therapy approaches near Winchester, MA?

Insight Recovery is based in Winchester, MA and offers these therapy modalities both in-person and via telehealth to clients in Winchester, Arlington, Woburn, Medford, and the Greater Boston area.

OCD Therapy in Winchester, MA

Break the Cycle of Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more than just being neat or particular—it’s a serious and often misunderstood condition that can affect your thoughts, emotions, and daily functioning. At Insight Recovery Mental Health in Winchester, MA, we provide therapy that helps you regain control, reduce distress, and reclaim your quality of life.

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What Is OCD?

OCD is a mental health condition that involves:

Obsessions – Unwanted, intrusive thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause anxiety or distress.
Compulsions – Repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions.

These patterns can take up hours of your day and interfere with work, relationships, and your overall sense of well-being.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 2–3% of U.S. adults will experience OCD at some point in their lives.

Common Signs of OCD:

Fear of contamination, illness, or harm
Excessive checking or reassurance-seeking
Intrusive thoughts that feel disturbing or out of character
Repetitive mental rituals or physical behaviors
Feeling unable to relax unless things are done “just right”
Avoidance of situations that might trigger obsessive thoughts

How We Treat OCD at Insight Recovery Mental Health

OCD is highly treatable, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. We use evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique experience:

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

ERP is a proven, evidence-based approach for treating OCD. It involves gradually and safely confronting the thoughts, situations, or triggers that cause anxiety—while learning to reduce or resist the urge to engage in compulsive behaviors. With consistent practice and support, many people find that their anxiety lessens and they feel more in control over time.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, reduce avoidance, and build healthier mental and behavioral patterns.

Mindfulness-Based Techniques

Mindfulness can help you tolerate distress without reacting to every intrusive thought—reducing fear and increasing resilience.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT teaches you to accept distressing thoughts without engaging in compulsions, while helping you take action based on your values—not your fear.

Medication Management

When clinically appropriate, we can collaborate with prescribing professionals to integrate medication into your treatment plan. This approach is always tailored to your individual needs and goals, and medication is never required to participate in therapy.

OCD Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Program Details

For individuals who would benefit from a more structured level of care, Insight Recovery Mental Health offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) specifically for OCD and related disorders. This program is designed to provide focused, evidence-based support while fitting into your daily life.

Duration & Format

4–12 week intensive program
Approximately 10 hours per week of individual and group care

Therapy Components

One-on-one sessions with an OCD specialist
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) coaching with real-time support
Group sessions for peer connection and skill-building
Psychoeducation to help you understand and manage OCD

Medication Support

Coordinated referrals or in-program management alongside therapy

Our program is designed to fit into your daily life so you can keep moving forward while getting the care you need.

You’re Not Alone—and You’re Not Defined by Your Thoughts

OCD can feel isolating or overwhelming, especially when your thoughts don’t feel like your own. But this condition is more common than many realize—and highly treatable. With the right support, you can learn to manage symptoms, reduce anxiety, and feel more in control of your life.

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Let’s talk about how OCD therapy can help you reclaim peace and flexibility in your daily life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is OCD therapy at Insight Recovery?

OCD therapy helps manage intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or rituals (compulsions). We use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help you break the cycle and regain control.

How effective is OCD therapy, and how long does it take?

Many clients begin to see meaningful improvement in weeks to months, though intensity and duration depend on symptom severity, consistency in therapy, and how well you engage with ERP exercises and coping strategies.

Can OCD therapy be combined with treatment for other conditions (such as anxiety, depression, trauma)?

Yes — at Insight Recovery, therapy is integrated. If OCD coexists with anxiety, depression, or past trauma, treatment addresses the full emotional and symptom profile rather than isolating one diagnosis.

Where can I access OCD therapy near Winchester, MA?

Insight Recovery is based in Winchester, MA, and offers in-person and telehealth OCD therapy to clients from Winchester, Arlington, Woburn, Stoneham, and surrounding communities.