Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in Anoka, MN
My ideal client is a health-conscious individual juggling a busy life while seeking balance in mental and physical health. They may struggle with stress, fatigue, poor sleep, or emotional burnout and need compassionate, personalized care. They want guidance, support, and practical tools to restore energy, build sustainable routines, and feel confident, grounded, and empowered in their well-being.
My ideal client is a health-conscious individual juggling a busy life while seeking balance in mental and physical health. They may struggle with stress, fatigue, poor sleep, or emotional burnout and need compassionate, personalized care. They want guidance, support, and practical tools to restore energy, build sustainable routines, and feel confident, grounded, and empowered in their well-being.
I am currently accepting new clients. I provide the kind of psychiatric care that I would love extended to me and my family. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management and work alongside each patient to instill hope, providing them the tools they need to succeed, build their confidence, and get them to looking forward to a brighter tomorrow.
I am currently accepting new clients. I provide the kind of psychiatric care that I would love extended to me and my family. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management and work alongside each patient to instill hope, providing them the tools they need to succeed, build their confidence, and get them to looking forward to a brighter tomorrow.
I am a licensed psychiatric provider specializing in anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I take a compassionate, evidence-based approach to mental healthcare, tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs while focusing on empowerment and long-term well-being. I aim to create a supportive space where we can work together to manage challenges and build resilience. My approach to care is holistic and patient-centered, integrating evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based interventions.
I am a licensed psychiatric provider specializing in anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I take a compassionate, evidence-based approach to mental healthcare, tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs while focusing on empowerment and long-term well-being. I aim to create a supportive space where we can work together to manage challenges and build resilience. My approach to care is holistic and patient-centered, integrating evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based interventions.
I have expertise with various psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, alcohol/substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, ODD, insomnia, personality disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, psychotic features, etc
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am currently licensed in Minnesota, Texas, & Washington. I have over 11 + years of inpatient and outpatient nursing experience in various healthcare settings, including psychiatric, medical-surgical/telemetry, emergency room, oncology, progressive care, orthopedic, home health, rehab, community health, nursing home (LTC & TCU), etc. I earned my Master of Science in PMHNP from Walden University. I specialized in Psych Med Management, evaluation, Prescription / Refill, Med Review, and Follow-up for individuals across the lifespan. I work with adults,
I have expertise with various psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, alcohol/substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, ODD, insomnia, personality disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, psychotic features, etc
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am currently licensed in Minnesota, Texas, & Washington. I have over 11 + years of inpatient and outpatient nursing experience in various healthcare settings, including psychiatric, medical-surgical/telemetry, emergency room, oncology, progressive care, orthopedic, home health, rehab, community health, nursing home (LTC & TCU), etc. I earned my Master of Science in PMHNP from Walden University. I specialized in Psych Med Management, evaluation, Prescription / Refill, Med Review, and Follow-up for individuals across the lifespan. I work with adults,
Living with ADHD, anxiety, or mood challenges can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or judged. You may have spent years being told to “try harder,” when in reality, you have been doing your best to manage challenges that others may not see. My practice is a-judgment-free. We offer compassionate care and a willingness to work with you wherever you are. Come as you are—we will start from there.
You are not lazy or a failure. You are a person with strengths, potential, and a story worth understanding. I am passionate about helping people feel heard, respected, and hopeful again. Make that move now!
Living with ADHD, anxiety, or mood challenges can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or judged. You may have spent years being told to “try harder,” when in reality, you have been doing your best to manage challenges that others may not see. My practice is a-judgment-free. We offer compassionate care and a willingness to work with you wherever you are. Come as you are—we will start from there.
You are not lazy or a failure. You are a person with strengths, potential, and a story worth understanding. I am passionate about helping people feel heard, respected, and hopeful again. Make that move now!
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Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
Are you (or is someone you care about) struggling with severe depression that hasn’t improved, no matter what you’ve tried? We’re excited to introduce you to our newest offering at Sonder: TMS. It’s safe. Effective. Drug-free. And covered by most insurance companies. To learn more, visit us at www.sonderwellness.com
Are you (or is someone you care about) struggling with severe depression that hasn’t improved, no matter what you’ve tried? We’re excited to introduce you to our newest offering at Sonder: TMS. It’s safe. Effective. Drug-free. And covered by most insurance companies. To learn more, visit us at www.sonderwellness.com
I believe that we have the capacity to heal when provided with the appropriate guidance and tools. My role is to listen, to understand, and to identify the therapeutic and medical modalities that will guide you toward emotional wellbeing, and overall health.
I believe that we have the capacity to heal when provided with the appropriate guidance and tools. My role is to listen, to understand, and to identify the therapeutic and medical modalities that will guide you toward emotional wellbeing, and overall health.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds and have a particular focus on supporting individuals with OCD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I care for people of all ages and backgrounds, each with their own story and experiences. My goal is to work alongside you, helping you better understand yourself and the challenges you may be facing. Together, we’ll explore solutions that feel right for you. I take a holistic approach to care, which includes evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and lifestyle support. Above all, I believe in building a supportive and collaborative relationship, one that empowers you to take an active role in your healing journey.
I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds and have a particular focus on supporting individuals with OCD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I care for people of all ages and backgrounds, each with their own story and experiences. My goal is to work alongside you, helping you better understand yourself and the challenges you may be facing. Together, we’ll explore solutions that feel right for you. I take a holistic approach to care, which includes evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and lifestyle support. Above all, I believe in building a supportive and collaborative relationship, one that empowers you to take an active role in your healing journey.
As your provider, I conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and offer psychotherapy and medication management to support your well-being. I take a compassionate, collaborative approach, helping you understand your symptoms and diagnoses in a supportive, judgment-free space. My practice serves children, adolescents, and adults, with care tailored to each stage of life. I use evidence-based guidelines alongside clinical experience and thoughtful insight to help you achieve meaningful, lasting progress toward your mental health goals.
As your provider, I conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and offer psychotherapy and medication management to support your well-being. I take a compassionate, collaborative approach, helping you understand your symptoms and diagnoses in a supportive, judgment-free space. My practice serves children, adolescents, and adults, with care tailored to each stage of life. I use evidence-based guidelines alongside clinical experience and thoughtful insight to help you achieve meaningful, lasting progress toward your mental health goals.
I treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions, with particular interests in ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and behavioral or emotional difficulties.
Many families come in feeling overwhelmed, unsure of what is driving their child’s struggles, or discouraged after trying to manage things on their own for a long time. I work closely with patients and parents to understand the full picture and create a collaborative, practical treatment plan tailored to each child’s unique needs and strengths.
I treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions, with particular interests in ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and behavioral or emotional difficulties.
Many families come in feeling overwhelmed, unsure of what is driving their child’s struggles, or discouraged after trying to manage things on their own for a long time. I work closely with patients and parents to understand the full picture and create a collaborative, practical treatment plan tailored to each child’s unique needs and strengths.
I support individuals experiencing OCD, anxiety, depression, mood concerns, trauma, ADHD, sleep issues, and life stressors, helping them find relief and stability.
My ideal clients are individuals who are looking for thoughtful, collaborative psychiatric medication management and who want to feel heard and understood as part of their treatment. Many people come to see me when they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or difficulties with focus, sleep, or mood. Some have tried to manage things on their own for a long time and are ready for additional support, while others are seeking guidance as they begin their mental health journey. Often, they are looking not only for symptom relief but also for clarity, stability, and a path forward.
I support individuals experiencing OCD, anxiety, depression, mood concerns, trauma, ADHD, sleep issues, and life stressors, helping them find relief and stability.
My ideal clients are individuals who are looking for thoughtful, collaborative psychiatric medication management and who want to feel heard and understood as part of their treatment. Many people come to see me when they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or difficulties with focus, sleep, or mood. Some have tried to manage things on their own for a long time and are ready for additional support, while others are seeking guidance as they begin their mental health journey. Often, they are looking not only for symptom relief but also for clarity, stability, and a path forward.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults with special interests in ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders (GAD, OCD, Panic) and PTSD.
I’m a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Iowa (Elevate Mental Wellness) and Minnesota (Affinity Psych). I earned my Bachelors of Science in nursing at Mount Mercy University (Cedar Rapids, IA) in 2018 and my doctorate of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice from The University of Minnesota in 2022. While professional and serious when needed, I can also be outgoing and will adjust my behavior to match the age of those who I work with. I find that my ability to connect with children, adolescents, and young adults creates a trusting and comfortable environment for us to work together.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults with special interests in ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders (GAD, OCD, Panic) and PTSD.
I’m a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Iowa (Elevate Mental Wellness) and Minnesota (Affinity Psych). I earned my Bachelors of Science in nursing at Mount Mercy University (Cedar Rapids, IA) in 2018 and my doctorate of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice from The University of Minnesota in 2022. While professional and serious when needed, I can also be outgoing and will adjust my behavior to match the age of those who I work with. I find that my ability to connect with children, adolescents, and young adults creates a trusting and comfortable environment for us to work together.
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I am dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care grounded in evidence-based practice. I have over 25 years of experience in healthcare, working in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, providing comprehensive care to individuals.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling to focus because of ADHD, weighed down by depression, or struggling with insomnia, you're not alone-effective treatment is available.
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I am dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care grounded in evidence-based practice. I have over 25 years of experience in healthcare, working in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, providing comprehensive care to individuals.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling to focus because of ADHD, weighed down by depression, or struggling with insomnia, you're not alone-effective treatment is available.
Elijah Zardyu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, RN, CNP, PMHNP-B
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55430
Finding your way to a meaningful and joyous life isn’t easy and might feel like a distant desire at times. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe it is an important step towards improved happiness and fulfilling purpose. Therapy presents an opportunity to examine and gain insight into one’s relationships with oneself, to others and within society at large. As a PMHNP-BC, I serve people who are struggling with trauma, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, developmental disabilities, panic disorders, ADHD & ADD, autism, and borderline personality disorder.
Finding your way to a meaningful and joyous life isn’t easy and might feel like a distant desire at times. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe it is an important step towards improved happiness and fulfilling purpose. Therapy presents an opportunity to examine and gain insight into one’s relationships with oneself, to others and within society at large. As a PMHNP-BC, I serve people who are struggling with trauma, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, developmental disabilities, panic disorders, ADHD & ADD, autism, and borderline personality disorder.
People do not stop functioning without a reason. Whether it looks like emotional dysregulation, shutdowns, anxiety, medical concerns, executive dysfunction, or “nothing seems to help” situations, there is often more to the story. I work with children, adults, and overwhelmed parents struggling in ways that no longer make sense, helping uncover what is happening and why.
People do not stop functioning without a reason. Whether it looks like emotional dysregulation, shutdowns, anxiety, medical concerns, executive dysfunction, or “nothing seems to help” situations, there is often more to the story. I work with children, adults, and overwhelmed parents struggling in ways that no longer make sense, helping uncover what is happening and why.
Alana enjoys treating a variety of mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, and various psychotic disorders.
Alana Ward is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Alan has been practicing since 2018 and has experience with individuals of all ages. Prior to becoming a PMHNP, Alana worked as a registered nurse in critical care and psychiatry. As a PMHNP, she has experience working on inpatient adult and geriatric psychiatric units, as well as providing psychiatric evaluations and consultations to individuals on medical units and emergency rooms at hospitals.
Alana enjoys treating a variety of mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, and various psychotic disorders.
Alana Ward is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Alan has been practicing since 2018 and has experience with individuals of all ages. Prior to becoming a PMHNP, Alana worked as a registered nurse in critical care and psychiatry. As a PMHNP, she has experience working on inpatient adult and geriatric psychiatric units, as well as providing psychiatric evaluations and consultations to individuals on medical units and emergency rooms at hospitals.
I offer a trauma-informed approach to working with mental health concerns, and often focuses on early attachment and developmental trauma as underlying factors of psychological, emotional, and spiritual suffering as well as many other health conditions. I will work with you to help you find a more self-actualized, self-aware state, joining you in co-creating an individualized pathway for empowerment. I am committed to making our services accessible, equitable, and justice-oriented, and to creating spaces for growth, accountability, freedom, and transformation.
I offer a trauma-informed approach to working with mental health concerns, and often focuses on early attachment and developmental trauma as underlying factors of psychological, emotional, and spiritual suffering as well as many other health conditions. I will work with you to help you find a more self-actualized, self-aware state, joining you in co-creating an individualized pathway for empowerment. I am committed to making our services accessible, equitable, and justice-oriented, and to creating spaces for growth, accountability, freedom, and transformation.
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FAQ - Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrist help with obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurring, intrusive thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors, such as excessive cleaning, hand-washing, checking, counting, or hoarding. These behaviors often serve as temporary relief from distressing thoughts but can quickly become disruptive and time-consuming. OCD commonly begins in late childhood or adolescence and may fluctuate in intensity over time, often influenced by life changes or stress. For many, the condition can interfere with daily functioning, including school, work, relationships, and overall well-being. Seeking psychiatric care can therefore be a valuable step in learning how to manage and reduce the impact of OCD on everyday life.
How do psychiatrists treat OCD?
During appointmnts, psychiatrists typically review a client's symptoms and any current medications to determine an appropriate treatment approach. Psychiatrists who specialize in OCD often use a combination of medication and therapy to support symptom management. The most frequently prescribed medications for OCD are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) which can help reduce the intensity of obsessive thoughts and emotional distress. While not all psychiatrists provide therapy themselves, many collaborate with therapists to support interventions like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a highly effective therapeutic method for treating OCD.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in OCD?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in OCD. In addition to searching for psychiatrists who specialize in OCD, you may consider searching for psychiatrists who specialize in working with a particular population, such as children, or a certain co-occurring condition, such as anxiety. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific experience treating symptoms of OCD and what their approach to therapy and medication is. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.