Ozge Gurel

Dr. Ozge Gurel is a dedicated psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), with a specific focus on symptoms associated with pregnancy and the postpartum period. Utilizing therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness practices, Dr. Gurel effectively addresses a wide range of concerns including panic disorders, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, and sleep issues. Dr. Gurel offers a proven CBT for Insomnia program, designed to provide effective and lasting outcomes over a series of 4 to 8 sessions, acknowledging the strong link between sleep health and anxiety symptom reduction. Additionally, Dr. Gurel serves as an Assistant Professor at Georgetown University's School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry, where she trains psychiatry residents in cognitive behavior therapy. Her mission is to empower individuals to become knowledgeable about their mental health, facilitating not only successful treatment outcomes but also the maintenance of these gains long after therapy has concluded.