Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in Buncombe County, NC
I specialize in the treatment of children, teenagers and young adults with anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, school avoidance, phobias and panic disorder.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist in private practice in Asheville, NC and on faculty at the Yale Child Study Center in New Haven, CT. I provide therapy as well as medication management, when necessary. The primary modalities I use with clients are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. One of my biggest passions is providing excellent resources to supplement therapy, so clients feel well-versed in their treatment and realize they are not the only ones going through these struggles. Mental health issues are common and treatable and there should be no shame in getting help!
I specialize in the treatment of children, teenagers and young adults with anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, school avoidance, phobias and panic disorder.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist in private practice in Asheville, NC and on faculty at the Yale Child Study Center in New Haven, CT. I provide therapy as well as medication management, when necessary. The primary modalities I use with clients are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. One of my biggest passions is providing excellent resources to supplement therapy, so clients feel well-versed in their treatment and realize they are not the only ones going through these struggles. Mental health issues are common and treatable and there should be no shame in getting help!
Perhaps excessive worry, obsessive fixations, past trauma or deep sadness prevent her from making friends, going to school or enjoying life.
Together, we can sort out what your child is going through & come up with ways to make their life easier & more in line with development. We carry out a responsive plan that may include careful medication use, oversight & adjustment, combined with emotional, social & educational supports. I can collaborate with her therapist, if she has one.
Perhaps excessive worry, obsessive fixations, past trauma or deep sadness prevent her from making friends, going to school or enjoying life.
Together, we can sort out what your child is going through & come up with ways to make their life easier & more in line with development. We carry out a responsive plan that may include careful medication use, oversight & adjustment, combined with emotional, social & educational supports. I can collaborate with her therapist, if she has one.
I enjoy seeing patients across the lifespan, primarily focusing on adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, opioid and alcohol use disorders, bipolar spectrum, and eating disorders.
I spent the first portion of my career in emergency medicine. I met a lot of incredible people and learned many valuable lessons. However, over the last several years, I have had significant experience with mental illness in that setting and have become very passionate about the importance of mental health care. Seeing people transition past their struggles into a life that is full is inspiring because it is not an easy path. My goal is to help each patient reach this path and stay accountable and aware.
I enjoy seeing patients across the lifespan, primarily focusing on adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, opioid and alcohol use disorders, bipolar spectrum, and eating disorders.
I spent the first portion of my career in emergency medicine. I met a lot of incredible people and learned many valuable lessons. However, over the last several years, I have had significant experience with mental illness in that setting and have become very passionate about the importance of mental health care. Seeing people transition past their struggles into a life that is full is inspiring because it is not an easy path. My goal is to help each patient reach this path and stay accountable and aware.
I primarily treat depression, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD.
I am an experienced local psychiatrist working with clients anywhere in North Carolina in a small, client-centered telehealth practice.
I am seeking to connect with clients who are searching for a higher quality of care than we generally receive in the traditional "medical model". This may a working professional looking for a flexible, high-quality approach to treatment or a long-term patient tired of the limitations of the 10-minute med check.
Unique features of this practice: individualized treatment; night/weekend appointments; in-home appointments; and a modern EMR software for convenient communication and telehealth.
I primarily treat depression, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD.
I am an experienced local psychiatrist working with clients anywhere in North Carolina in a small, client-centered telehealth practice.
I am seeking to connect with clients who are searching for a higher quality of care than we generally receive in the traditional "medical model". This may a working professional looking for a flexible, high-quality approach to treatment or a long-term patient tired of the limitations of the 10-minute med check.
Unique features of this practice: individualized treatment; night/weekend appointments; in-home appointments; and a modern EMR software for convenient communication and telehealth.
Daya Mental Health and Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Our specialties include substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar, self esteem concerns, obsessive compulsive disorders, eating disorders and post traumatic stress.
Our practice has chosen to NOT prescribe benzodiazepines to our clients. Should this be a qualification of a prescriber for you, we can give you referrals for other practices.
Our specialties include substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar, self esteem concerns, obsessive compulsive disorders, eating disorders and post traumatic stress.
Our practice has chosen to NOT prescribe benzodiazepines to our clients. Should this be a qualification of a prescriber for you, we can give you referrals for other practices.
Josephine W Hazeley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
With experience in managing bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and OCD, we will explore the best path forward—through therapy, medication, or a combination—so you can feel empowered and regain balance in your life.
Life can be overwhelming, especially during times of transition. Whether you're navigating the emotional highs and lows of life, during pregnancy, adjusting to life as a new parent, or facing challenges in other stages of life, you don’t have to do it alone. Many individuals struggle with stress, anxiety, or feelings of disconnection, particularly new mothers who may feel they aren’t bonding with their babies as they expected. If you find yourself feeling lost, exhausted, or unsure of where to turn, know that hope and support are available.
With experience in managing bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and OCD, we will explore the best path forward—through therapy, medication, or a combination—so you can feel empowered and regain balance in your life.
Life can be overwhelming, especially during times of transition. Whether you're navigating the emotional highs and lows of life, during pregnancy, adjusting to life as a new parent, or facing challenges in other stages of life, you don’t have to do it alone. Many individuals struggle with stress, anxiety, or feelings of disconnection, particularly new mothers who may feel they aren’t bonding with their babies as they expected. If you find yourself feeling lost, exhausted, or unsure of where to turn, know that hope and support are available.
I'm Camellia Douglas, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds. I specialize in helping individuals navigate mood disorders, trauma, and women's issues, including perinatal depression and anxiety. My warm, person-centered approach helps me build trust and rapport with my patients, creating a safe space for them to express their concerns and ask questions. I’ve worked in various settings, including outpatient clinics and psychiatric emergency departments.
I'm Camellia Douglas, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds. I specialize in helping individuals navigate mood disorders, trauma, and women's issues, including perinatal depression and anxiety. My warm, person-centered approach helps me build trust and rapport with my patients, creating a safe space for them to express their concerns and ask questions. I’ve worked in various settings, including outpatient clinics and psychiatric emergency departments.
Patients I work with are usually seeking help for their mental health concerns and are motivated to make positive changes in their lives. They may be dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, or mood disorders. Their needs include finding effective treatment strategies, overcoming challenges, and achieving personal goals related to their mental well-being. They want to improve their overall quality of life, find healthier coping mechanisms, and develop a sense of stability and fulfillment.
Patients I work with are usually seeking help for their mental health concerns and are motivated to make positive changes in their lives. They may be dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, or mood disorders. Their needs include finding effective treatment strategies, overcoming challenges, and achieving personal goals related to their mental well-being. They want to improve their overall quality of life, find healthier coping mechanisms, and develop a sense of stability and fulfillment.
Life can be difficult for everyone, don't suffer alone. I am dedicated to helping people overcome suffering, experience healing and achieve lasting change through compassionate, individualized care. Dr Bierrenbach is a board certified Psychiatrist and has been practicing Psychiatry for over 20 years.
Life can be difficult for everyone, don't suffer alone. I am dedicated to helping people overcome suffering, experience healing and achieve lasting change through compassionate, individualized care. Dr Bierrenbach is a board certified Psychiatrist and has been practicing Psychiatry for over 20 years.
Kathryn Baglini
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Hi! My name is Kathryn, but I go by Kat. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). My career began in emergency medicine, where I saw firsthand the challenges patients face when struggling with mental health & substance use. After ten years in the ER, I was ready to change how I could help people, which led me here.
Hi! My name is Kathryn, but I go by Kat. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). My career began in emergency medicine, where I saw firsthand the challenges patients face when struggling with mental health & substance use. After ten years in the ER, I was ready to change how I could help people, which led me here.
Kendra Frazier
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Kendra is a native of the western North Carolina area. She is board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the American Nursing Credentialing Center. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University.
Kendra is a native of the western North Carolina area. She is board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the American Nursing Credentialing Center. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University.
Meet Our Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
I have been practicing psychiatry and psychotherapy for the past 6 years in WNC. My promise to you is to remain dedicated to your health and helping you achieve lasting change as we work together. I feel strongly that an individualized approach is key in the management of all clients. While many people may present with similar symptoms, the causes and context of these can vary greatly from person to person. The decision to prescribe medications, develop a therapy plan, or an amalgamation of both is made with careful consideration of the situation and your needs and wishes. I enjoy working together to find a plan that works for you.
I have been practicing psychiatry and psychotherapy for the past 6 years in WNC. My promise to you is to remain dedicated to your health and helping you achieve lasting change as we work together. I feel strongly that an individualized approach is key in the management of all clients. While many people may present with similar symptoms, the causes and context of these can vary greatly from person to person. The decision to prescribe medications, develop a therapy plan, or an amalgamation of both is made with careful consideration of the situation and your needs and wishes. I enjoy working together to find a plan that works for you.
Key elements of good mental health care include (1) a solid bond between patient and psychiatrist, strengthened by open communication, mutual respect, and mutual trust; (2) involvement of spouse, or other close family member or close friend, in the treatment process; (3) coordination of care involving communication of psychiatrist with patient's primary care provider, and with other professionals, who provide care for the patient's emotional and physical needs.
Key elements of good mental health care include (1) a solid bond between patient and psychiatrist, strengthened by open communication, mutual respect, and mutual trust; (2) involvement of spouse, or other close family member or close friend, in the treatment process; (3) coordination of care involving communication of psychiatrist with patient's primary care provider, and with other professionals, who provide care for the patient's emotional and physical needs.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist treating children, adolescents, adults and perinatal clients with a holistic and integrative approach. I provide compassionate patient-centered care, listen deeply, and collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans. As a physician and psychotherapist, I help address the complex relationship between physical and psychological health. I specialize in teens, psychodynamic psychotherapy, integrative medicine, trauma, LGBTQIA+, women's mental health and perinatal psychiatry.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist treating children, adolescents, adults and perinatal clients with a holistic and integrative approach. I provide compassionate patient-centered care, listen deeply, and collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans. As a physician and psychotherapist, I help address the complex relationship between physical and psychological health. I specialize in teens, psychodynamic psychotherapy, integrative medicine, trauma, LGBTQIA+, women's mental health and perinatal psychiatry.
Lynn A. Dana (Formerly Howard)
Physician Assistant, CAQ-PSY
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Feeling scattered, anxious, or just not like yourself? You’re not alone, even if it feels that way. I offer support through medication management, supportive talk therapy, and integrative recommendations. I specialize in helping women, men, and the elderly, ages 18 and up, blending spiritual guidance with professional care to support your mental health.
Feeling scattered, anxious, or just not like yourself? You’re not alone, even if it feels that way. I offer support through medication management, supportive talk therapy, and integrative recommendations. I specialize in helping women, men, and the elderly, ages 18 and up, blending spiritual guidance with professional care to support your mental health.
Randine has a compassionate and patient-centered approach, building respectful and trusting relationships to treat mental health conditions through the current best practices in psychiatry. She finds fulfillment in helping patients achieve more satisfying lives. Randine enjoys being in nature, which helps her recharge and allows her to bring her whole self into each interaction. Randine loves music, playing piano and pickleball, and sharing laughter with friends.
Randine has a compassionate and patient-centered approach, building respectful and trusting relationships to treat mental health conditions through the current best practices in psychiatry. She finds fulfillment in helping patients achieve more satisfying lives. Randine enjoys being in nature, which helps her recharge and allows her to bring her whole self into each interaction. Randine loves music, playing piano and pickleball, and sharing laughter with friends.
I am a board certified adult psychiatrist who provides kind, clear, and evidence-based medication management and psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults with mood, anxiety, thinking, and memory difficulties. I also deeply enjoy working with people navigating chronic or terminal medical illness and grief/bereavement. No matter your needs, we will approach your suffering with non-judgmental curiosity and work towards a fuller and more connected life.
I am a board certified adult psychiatrist who provides kind, clear, and evidence-based medication management and psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults with mood, anxiety, thinking, and memory difficulties. I also deeply enjoy working with people navigating chronic or terminal medical illness and grief/bereavement. No matter your needs, we will approach your suffering with non-judgmental curiosity and work towards a fuller and more connected life.
Lisa J Ryan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMH NP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my primary focus is to provide you with my full presence and deep care. This goal, along with the provision of state-of-the-art psycho-pharmacology offered in an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, are best achieved, I believe, by working as a team. As we get to know each other, my desire is to hear you deeply–your past experience, your concerns, worries…and your joys and successes. It is within this alliance that, together, we will discover the best paths forward for you, be they a change in medication, lifestyle, the addition of psychotherapy, meditation or whatever else may be beneficial.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my primary focus is to provide you with my full presence and deep care. This goal, along with the provision of state-of-the-art psycho-pharmacology offered in an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, are best achieved, I believe, by working as a team. As we get to know each other, my desire is to hear you deeply–your past experience, your concerns, worries…and your joys and successes. It is within this alliance that, together, we will discover the best paths forward for you, be they a change in medication, lifestyle, the addition of psychotherapy, meditation or whatever else may be beneficial.
River of Hope Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is a mental health clinic for the community that is passionate about providing high quality, evidence based mental health and substance use treatment to people regardless of income, insurance status, race, ethnicity, or gender.
River of Hope Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is a mental health clinic for the community that is passionate about providing high quality, evidence based mental health and substance use treatment to people regardless of income, insurance status, race, ethnicity, or gender.
Dr. Eric Emery takes a holistic approach to mental health care, integrating medication management and lifestyle changes to promote lasting well-being. Dr. Emery prioritizes understanding each individual’s unique background, experiences, and goals, tailoring treatment plans to support long-term success. Believing in a collaborative approach, Dr. Emery works closely with his patients to build a safe and trusting environment, empowering them to actively engage in their treatment journey. He stays current with the latest advancements in psychiatric research to ensure the highest standard of care.
Dr. Eric Emery takes a holistic approach to mental health care, integrating medication management and lifestyle changes to promote lasting well-being. Dr. Emery prioritizes understanding each individual’s unique background, experiences, and goals, tailoring treatment plans to support long-term success. Believing in a collaborative approach, Dr. Emery works closely with his patients to build a safe and trusting environment, empowering them to actively engage in their treatment journey. He stays current with the latest advancements in psychiatric research to ensure the highest standard of care.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.