Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Alexander City, AL
Licensed in Alabama and Colorado! After 13 years of private practice in Colorado, I relocated to Alabama where I meet virtually or in person, Education & learning new skills are significant in my approach. I'm relational & easy to talk to about even the most difficult issues. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, spiritual & relational issues, & severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder. I am certified in EMDR. Pysch & personality assessments are available to identify strengths & areas for growth. I enjoy working with teens & adults, male or female. I love to renew hope when it seems lost.
Licensed in Alabama and Colorado! After 13 years of private practice in Colorado, I relocated to Alabama where I meet virtually or in person, Education & learning new skills are significant in my approach. I'm relational & easy to talk to about even the most difficult issues. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, spiritual & relational issues, & severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder. I am certified in EMDR. Pysch & personality assessments are available to identify strengths & areas for growth. I enjoy working with teens & adults, male or female. I love to renew hope when it seems lost.
Having a good therapist can be an essential aid in negotiating life’s challenges. A compassionate therapist who listens without judgment is a valuable resource in not only getting you through trying times but also aiding you in developing strength and resiliency for future challenges. My goal as a therapist is to help you reach your goals. Whether it is a more peaceful life, a life with healthier relationships, or life with less stress and anxiety I will help you with achieving it. A good therapist helps you get stronger and provides you with skills to tackle life’s challenges. I work with adults, adolescents, and children.
Having a good therapist can be an essential aid in negotiating life’s challenges. A compassionate therapist who listens without judgment is a valuable resource in not only getting you through trying times but also aiding you in developing strength and resiliency for future challenges. My goal as a therapist is to help you reach your goals. Whether it is a more peaceful life, a life with healthier relationships, or life with less stress and anxiety I will help you with achieving it. A good therapist helps you get stronger and provides you with skills to tackle life’s challenges. I work with adults, adolescents, and children.
Counseling has been defined as "helping others to help themselves". Our journey in life often takes unexpected and unwanted twists and turns. Sometimes a little help is all that's needed to navigate the obstacles and regain our path. It would be my honor to help you to live the life you desire. Help comes through an offer of a warm, inviting environment with a compassionate, nonjudgmental listener. My role is not to tell you what to do or what to think but to help and to guide. I would love the opportunity to talk with you to assist you on your personal journey.
Counseling has been defined as "helping others to help themselves". Our journey in life often takes unexpected and unwanted twists and turns. Sometimes a little help is all that's needed to navigate the obstacles and regain our path. It would be my honor to help you to live the life you desire. Help comes through an offer of a warm, inviting environment with a compassionate, nonjudgmental listener. My role is not to tell you what to do or what to think but to help and to guide. I would love the opportunity to talk with you to assist you on your personal journey.
Do you feel stuck in a pattern of undesired behaviors? Certified in EMDR therapy, my approach is to move from the oversimplification of behavioral plans/coping strategies to clients learning to lead their lives with purpose. This can be done by clients exploring parts of themselves that may seem powerless to undesired behaviors. Additionally, I look beyond diagnoses to focus on neurobiology and integration of emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical experiences.
Do you feel stuck in a pattern of undesired behaviors? Certified in EMDR therapy, my approach is to move from the oversimplification of behavioral plans/coping strategies to clients learning to lead their lives with purpose. This can be done by clients exploring parts of themselves that may seem powerless to undesired behaviors. Additionally, I look beyond diagnoses to focus on neurobiology and integration of emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical experiences.
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I’ll walk beside you along your journey to healing and living your life to the fullest. I am passionate about helping you achieve authenticity, rewire maladaptive thought patterns and heal from trauma in a supportive and compassionate environment.
I’ll walk beside you along your journey to healing and living your life to the fullest. I am passionate about helping you achieve authenticity, rewire maladaptive thought patterns and heal from trauma in a supportive and compassionate environment.
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Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. If you're feeling lost, stuck, or struggling to cope, I'm here to offer support and understanding. With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I know taking the first step towards healing can be daunting, but hope is just a call away. In our sessions, you'll find a warm, safe space free from judgment. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, mental health challenges, work-life balance, or major life transitions, I'm here to guide you. Together, we'll navigate your journey to wellbeing, helping you rediscover your strength and create the life you desire.
Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. If you're feeling lost, stuck, or struggling to cope, I'm here to offer support and understanding. With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I know taking the first step towards healing can be daunting, but hope is just a call away. In our sessions, you'll find a warm, safe space free from judgment. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, mental health challenges, work-life balance, or major life transitions, I'm here to guide you. Together, we'll navigate your journey to wellbeing, helping you rediscover your strength and create the life you desire.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and everyday stress.
At the heart of my work is a person-centered philosophy. I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted. I incorporate a range of modalities, including Brainspotting, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy to tailor each session to the unique needs of my clients.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and everyday stress.
At the heart of my work is a person-centered philosophy. I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted. I incorporate a range of modalities, including Brainspotting, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy to tailor each session to the unique needs of my clients.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating past trauma, or stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, and evidence-based care.
Whether you’re working through trauma, struggling with self-worth, or dealing with difficult life transitions, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore and grow. My goal is to empower you to set healthy boundaries, strengthen your coping skills, and create a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating past trauma, or stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, and evidence-based care.
Whether you’re working through trauma, struggling with self-worth, or dealing with difficult life transitions, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore and grow. My goal is to empower you to set healthy boundaries, strengthen your coping skills, and create a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling.
I have 30 years of mental health experience with most mental health illnesses and issues in almost all settings of treatment. I have been a licensed therapist in Alabama for over 20 years working closely with psychiatrists and psychologists. This broad clinical experience gives me the depth to connect with a great variety of issues to help develop a sense of hope toward your future. My private practice also offers individual, couple, and family therapy with both day, evening and Saturday sessions.
I have 30 years of mental health experience with most mental health illnesses and issues in almost all settings of treatment. I have been a licensed therapist in Alabama for over 20 years working closely with psychiatrists and psychologists. This broad clinical experience gives me the depth to connect with a great variety of issues to help develop a sense of hope toward your future. My private practice also offers individual, couple, and family therapy with both day, evening and Saturday sessions.
We specialize in treating OCD and PTSD / Trauma, and we are pretty good at helping people who feel like they are losing hope.
We only use evidence-based treatments with our clients, which means we give you only the types of therapy that are backed by research and most likely to help you recover. We offer telehealth appointments any day of the week, any time of day. Additionally, we can work with you at an appointment pace that makes sense: weekly, daily, and everything in-between.
We specialize in treating OCD and PTSD / Trauma, and we are pretty good at helping people who feel like they are losing hope.
We only use evidence-based treatments with our clients, which means we give you only the types of therapy that are backed by research and most likely to help you recover. We offer telehealth appointments any day of the week, any time of day. Additionally, we can work with you at an appointment pace that makes sense: weekly, daily, and everything in-between.
I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy. My areas of expertise include working with depression, panic and anxiety disorders, premarital and marital counseling, ADHD, and problems of childhood and adolescence. I also do testing to assess ADHD and learning disabilities.
I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy. My areas of expertise include working with depression, panic and anxiety disorders, premarital and marital counseling, ADHD, and problems of childhood and adolescence. I also do testing to assess ADHD and learning disabilities.
Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is a specialty clinic dedicated to evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults.
We treat a wide range of concerns, including OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, trauma, PTSD, body-focused repetitive behaviors, body dysmorphic disorder, and mood issues. We also provide perinatal anxiety and OCD care, as well as SPACE, a parent-based program for childhood anxiety.
Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is a specialty clinic dedicated to evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults.
We treat a wide range of concerns, including OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, trauma, PTSD, body-focused repetitive behaviors, body dysmorphic disorder, and mood issues. We also provide perinatal anxiety and OCD care, as well as SPACE, a parent-based program for childhood anxiety.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address a wide range of issues in psychotherapy including: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), behavior problems, social skills deficits, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and general adjustment issues.
I provide evidence-based treatments to assist individuals with their concerns. Interventions are tailor-made for a client's individual needs.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address a wide range of issues in psychotherapy including: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), behavior problems, social skills deficits, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and general adjustment issues.
I provide evidence-based treatments to assist individuals with their concerns. Interventions are tailor-made for a client's individual needs.
Strive Counseling Services, L.L.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S, PIP, RPT
Birmingham, AL 35203
“Building A Foundation For A Healthier You is paramount at Strive Counseling Services.” I provide the highest quality of therapeutic counseling to children and adults. I utilize evidenced-based approaches to assist clients with identifying their strengths to reach their optimal potential by developing confidence, skills for coping, and problem solving. I look forward to working with you to identify the best treatment modality to address your mental health needs. When you are ready to schedule your initial session please be prepared to provide your insurance information. “Let’s Strive Together!"
“Building A Foundation For A Healthier You is paramount at Strive Counseling Services.” I provide the highest quality of therapeutic counseling to children and adults. I utilize evidenced-based approaches to assist clients with identifying their strengths to reach their optimal potential by developing confidence, skills for coping, and problem solving. I look forward to working with you to identify the best treatment modality to address your mental health needs. When you are ready to schedule your initial session please be prepared to provide your insurance information. “Let’s Strive Together!"
Al has a passion for working with children, teens, young adults, and families. When working with children who have difficulty in expressing emotions or behaviors causing disruptions in school, Al finds it beneficial to combine play therapy, behavior management, and parent coaching. Since each situation is different, Al takes care to approach each individual or family unit with an unbiased, empathetic, and gentle framework.
Al has a passion for working with children, teens, young adults, and families. When working with children who have difficulty in expressing emotions or behaviors causing disruptions in school, Al finds it beneficial to combine play therapy, behavior management, and parent coaching. Since each situation is different, Al takes care to approach each individual or family unit with an unbiased, empathetic, and gentle framework.
I have a passion for supporting individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and faith-based challenges. My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and empowerment. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel free to express your thoughts and emotions openly. I believe that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to walk alongside you—helping you identify unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, and restore balance so you can live more fully and intentionally.
I have a passion for supporting individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and faith-based challenges. My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and empowerment. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel free to express your thoughts and emotions openly. I believe that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to walk alongside you—helping you identify unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, and restore balance so you can live more fully and intentionally.
As a Clinician & Psychotherapist, I am invested in helping you achieve your goals and dreams. Whether it be developing critical coping skills to fight depression and anxiety, helping you resolve issues from the past, or navigating relationship issues, I am committed to your success and health. In this world of criticism, negativity and self-doubt, I want to help you overcome the challenges and struggles you face and empower you to flourish and thrive. We can work together to help break down the barriers in your life and enable you to reach your full potential.
As a Clinician & Psychotherapist, I am invested in helping you achieve your goals and dreams. Whether it be developing critical coping skills to fight depression and anxiety, helping you resolve issues from the past, or navigating relationship issues, I am committed to your success and health. In this world of criticism, negativity and self-doubt, I want to help you overcome the challenges and struggles you face and empower you to flourish and thrive. We can work together to help break down the barriers in your life and enable you to reach your full potential.
Having 20 years experience in the field of counseling, I specialize in working with individuals who are dealing with a variety of issues. Many areas that I often address include depression, anxiety, attention deficit, and anger issues. In addition to individual therapy, I also focus on helping individuals improve communication in order to maintain healthy relationships.
Having 20 years experience in the field of counseling, I specialize in working with individuals who are dealing with a variety of issues. Many areas that I often address include depression, anxiety, attention deficit, and anger issues. In addition to individual therapy, I also focus on helping individuals improve communication in order to maintain healthy relationships.
Life has tough seasons for all of us. When you are carrying a lot, more than most people can see, it's hard to know how to move forward. Maybe it's the constant mental load, pressures of everyday life, past wounds or new ones - everyone deserves a place to be seen and met with gentleness. When you need to take a breath and exhale. Whether you're a stay at home mom, working mom, in college, in ministry or somewhere in between, sometimes life can feel like a lot.
Life has tough seasons for all of us. When you are carrying a lot, more than most people can see, it's hard to know how to move forward. Maybe it's the constant mental load, pressures of everyday life, past wounds or new ones - everyone deserves a place to be seen and met with gentleness. When you need to take a breath and exhale. Whether you're a stay at home mom, working mom, in college, in ministry or somewhere in between, sometimes life can feel like a lot.
Many men carry real weight — work, relationships, purpose, identity — and keep moving anyway. But grinding through it isn't the same as actually getting somewhere. I work primarily with men who sense something important is missing and are ready to understand themselves more clearly and move forward with intention. I also work with women and couples ready to break unhealthy patterns and build something stronger. Licensed in Georgia and Alabama, I offer flexible telecounseling to fit your life.
Many men carry real weight — work, relationships, purpose, identity — and keep moving anyway. But grinding through it isn't the same as actually getting somewhere. I work primarily with men who sense something important is missing and are ready to understand themselves more clearly and move forward with intention. I also work with women and couples ready to break unhealthy patterns and build something stronger. Licensed in Georgia and Alabama, I offer flexible telecounseling to fit your life.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
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.