Rick Rothman, MSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“I have a specialty in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorders, and Anxiety and am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. My clinical experience includes individual, marital/couple, family, and group therapy of adolescents, adults, and older adults.”

About Me

I help individuals, couples, and families navigate the challenges of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, panic, and anxiety. My experience spans adolescents, adults, and older adults, recognising how these concerns affect people at any age. We can work together in individual, group, or family settings. My aim is to offer practical ways to manage overwhelming thoughts and feelings. You can find greater calm and control in your daily life.

Approach

Specializing in OCD, panic, and anxiety, my work centers on practical, step‑by‑step strategies that slot into your everyday life. In my Durham office or through secure telehealth, sessions move with focused pacing—balancing skill teaching, brief behavioral experiments, and time for partners or family when helpful. Between meetings you'll try small, guided practices and we’ll track how they shift your reactions so therapy stays grounded and measurable. People seeking concrete, collaborative change—alone or with loved ones—tend to find this approach useful.

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Basic Information

Durham, United States

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Families
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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