Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Boulder, CO
I have over six years of experience with helping adults, teens, and couples through cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Somatic therapy, play therapy, exposure response prevention therapy for OCD, animal assisted therapy.
You’ve spent a long time staying strong; now it’s time to feel safe. I help adults, kids, and couples heal from the inside out by weaving together EMDR, attachment work, and nervous system regulation. If you’re navigating trauma, relationship hurdles, or a loss of self-worth, let’s work on unlearning the old patterns. It’s time to build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the.
I have over six years of experience with helping adults, teens, and couples through cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Somatic therapy, play therapy, exposure response prevention therapy for OCD, animal assisted therapy.
You’ve spent a long time staying strong; now it’s time to feel safe. I help adults, kids, and couples heal from the inside out by weaving together EMDR, attachment work, and nervous system regulation. If you’re navigating trauma, relationship hurdles, or a loss of self-worth, let’s work on unlearning the old patterns. It’s time to build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the.
I work with adults who are navigating trauma, OCD, emotional intensity, and complex nervous system patterns.
I work with neurodivergent and neurotypical adults navigating ADHD, autism, OCD, anxiety, trauma, learning differences, sensory sensitivities, and life transitions. Together, we explore nervous system patterns, identify strengths, and build practical tools that support focus, emotional regulation, relationships, self-understanding, and everyday functioning.
I work with adults who are navigating trauma, OCD, emotional intensity, and complex nervous system patterns.
I work with neurodivergent and neurotypical adults navigating ADHD, autism, OCD, anxiety, trauma, learning differences, sensory sensitivities, and life transitions. Together, we explore nervous system patterns, identify strengths, and build practical tools that support focus, emotional regulation, relationships, self-understanding, and everyday functioning.
I specializes in body focused effective treatment for trauma, and evidenced based treatment for OCD, phobias, and anxiety.
My extensive work, both in the US and abroad, has helped to stoke a passion in me to serve as a guide for individual seeking to improve their lives. I have worked at an international level with orphans in Mexico and in Colombia with a group of displaced women, survivors of war. I work with clients with PTSD as well as anxiety and OCD.
I specializes in body focused effective treatment for trauma, and evidenced based treatment for OCD, phobias, and anxiety.
My extensive work, both in the US and abroad, has helped to stoke a passion in me to serve as a guide for individual seeking to improve their lives. I have worked at an international level with orphans in Mexico and in Colombia with a group of displaced women, survivors of war. I work with clients with PTSD as well as anxiety and OCD.
My experience and training on Exposure and Response Prevention, which is an empirically-supported treatment for OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, and other phobias, drives growth.
I am guided by anti-oppressive, abolitionist, and social justice praxis. It is a privilege to be invited by clients of any and all backgrounds to join them on their therapeutic journeys. I have lived experience to empathize with clients, especially those who have experience being in bigger bodies; queer; in the foster care system; neurodivergent; geeky and a part of geek culture; and femme-presenting. Most importantly, I aim to be a facilitator and supporter in my clients' aspirations and goals. As the client, YOU are the main character in the hero's journey.
My experience and training on Exposure and Response Prevention, which is an empirically-supported treatment for OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, and other phobias, drives growth.
I am guided by anti-oppressive, abolitionist, and social justice praxis. It is a privilege to be invited by clients of any and all backgrounds to join them on their therapeutic journeys. I have lived experience to empathize with clients, especially those who have experience being in bigger bodies; queer; in the foster care system; neurodivergent; geeky and a part of geek culture; and femme-presenting. Most importantly, I aim to be a facilitator and supporter in my clients' aspirations and goals. As the client, YOU are the main character in the hero's journey.
Populations that I commonly work with are the transgender and queer community, neurodivergent individuals, people who have experienced trauma, people in sobriety, and people living with OCD.
I’m here to give you what you need, be that an empathetic supporter in your corner or developing tangible tools to improve things such as emotional regulation and communication. I don’t utilize a one size fits all approach, and instead want to tailor therapy to the unique circumstances and goals of the person in front of me.
Populations that I commonly work with are the transgender and queer community, neurodivergent individuals, people who have experienced trauma, people in sobriety, and people living with OCD.
I’m here to give you what you need, be that an empathetic supporter in your corner or developing tangible tools to improve things such as emotional regulation and communication. I don’t utilize a one size fits all approach, and instead want to tailor therapy to the unique circumstances and goals of the person in front of me.
Are you seeking specialized therapy for PTSD or OCD?
To that end, I am experienced with and formally trained in variety of evidence-based therapies including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Psychodynamic/Insight-Focused Therapy.
Are you seeking specialized therapy for PTSD or OCD?
To that end, I am experienced with and formally trained in variety of evidence-based therapies including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Psychodynamic/Insight-Focused Therapy.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults, including ADHD, autism, and OCD, especially those who have spent years masking, overfunctioning, or feeling out of sync with the world.
I take a warm, interactive, nonjudgmental approach to therapy that feels conversational and collaborative. I am client centered and draw from CBT, ACT, ERP, CPT, and MI. I tailor therapy to each client while gently calling out patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients and am kink and poly aware.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults, including ADHD, autism, and OCD, especially those who have spent years masking, overfunctioning, or feeling out of sync with the world.
I take a warm, interactive, nonjudgmental approach to therapy that feels conversational and collaborative. I am client centered and draw from CBT, ACT, ERP, CPT, and MI. I tailor therapy to each client while gently calling out patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients and am kink and poly aware.
After many years in the public school system as a teacher and school counselor, I decided to leave the school system and joined a growing private practice specializing in OCD and anxiety.
I have extensive experience working with clients of all ages which has reinforce my belief in the importance of creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment, particularly when working with children, adolescents, and families. Having lived OCD experience, I offer a unique and empathetic perspective.
After many years in the public school system as a teacher and school counselor, I decided to leave the school system and joined a growing private practice specializing in OCD and anxiety.
I have extensive experience working with clients of all ages which has reinforce my belief in the importance of creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment, particularly when working with children, adolescents, and families. Having lived OCD experience, I offer a unique and empathetic perspective.
Perhaps you are struggling with trauma, relational conflicts, body image issues, OCD or Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.
As a therapist, I strive to approach clients with non-judgment and vulnerability, and provide a space for them to fully explore and express their emotions. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ populations, Intimate Partner Violence survivors and Exposure/Response Prevention for OCD.
Perhaps you are struggling with trauma, relational conflicts, body image issues, OCD or Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.
As a therapist, I strive to approach clients with non-judgment and vulnerability, and provide a space for them to fully explore and express their emotions. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ populations, Intimate Partner Violence survivors and Exposure/Response Prevention for OCD.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), and trauma.
Hi, I’m Kaila, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker helping millennials and young adults overcome anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. Many of my clients struggle with constant overthinking, pressure to keep up with expectations, or feeling stuck between what they “should” be doing and what actually feels fulfilling. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, gain clarity, and begin making meaningful changes that support your well-being. My approach is collaborative and client-focused, designed to meet you where you are and support your individualized goals.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), and trauma.
Hi, I’m Kaila, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker helping millennials and young adults overcome anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. Many of my clients struggle with constant overthinking, pressure to keep up with expectations, or feeling stuck between what they “should” be doing and what actually feels fulfilling. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, gain clarity, and begin making meaningful changes that support your well-being. My approach is collaborative and client-focused, designed to meet you where you are and support your individualized goals.
Nothing seems to be working. You feel stuck and hopeless. You survived a not-so-great childhood (maybe a bad one)…but even now that you're on your own, things don't seem to be falling into place. You don't feel good about yourself no matter what you do (you might be successful and hard-working), and you either avoid or seem to choose the wrong relationships (or they're so stressful). Things may be falling apart... or maybe they have always felt broken. And.... you have headaches, back problems, or a condition that doesn't respond to treatment. All of it makes it hard to wake up without feeling overwhelmed and hopeless... exhausted.
Nothing seems to be working. You feel stuck and hopeless. You survived a not-so-great childhood (maybe a bad one)…but even now that you're on your own, things don't seem to be falling into place. You don't feel good about yourself no matter what you do (you might be successful and hard-working), and you either avoid or seem to choose the wrong relationships (or they're so stressful). Things may be falling apart... or maybe they have always felt broken. And.... you have headaches, back problems, or a condition that doesn't respond to treatment. All of it makes it hard to wake up without feeling overwhelmed and hopeless... exhausted.
Much of my work centers on anxiety, fear, OCD, trauma, and chronic pain, informed by a leadership role with the Exposure Therapy Consortium–an international group advancing anxiety-related treatments.
The human brain is a remarkable machine. It can solve complex problems, imagine the future, and recall embarrassing things you said in 2011 in excruciating detail. It’s also quite brilliant at creating problems and adopting habits that make life easier…at first. Avoid pain. Control discomfort. Reduce risk. Play it safe. But over time, those habits quietly make life smaller often without us seeing it. When these patterns begin organizing your life, it can help to step back and look at what the brain is doing (and why), how behavior preserves those patterns, and what becomes possible when two people think through it together.
Much of my work centers on anxiety, fear, OCD, trauma, and chronic pain, informed by a leadership role with the Exposure Therapy Consortium–an international group advancing anxiety-related treatments.
The human brain is a remarkable machine. It can solve complex problems, imagine the future, and recall embarrassing things you said in 2011 in excruciating detail. It’s also quite brilliant at creating problems and adopting habits that make life easier…at first. Avoid pain. Control discomfort. Reduce risk. Play it safe. But over time, those habits quietly make life smaller often without us seeing it. When these patterns begin organizing your life, it can help to step back and look at what the brain is doing (and why), how behavior preserves those patterns, and what becomes possible when two people think through it together.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, eating disorders and disordered eating, OCD and bipolar disorder.
I offer individual, family and couples psychotherapy in a supportive environment. Regardless of why you're seeking therapy, I'm here to help you. Do you ever wonder why you repeat the same patterns in your relationships? Do you find yourself getting stuck in repetitive and unproductive thinking? If so, you're not alone. To be heard and understood is a basic human need. It's hard to find someone to talk to and someone who will listen and ask the hard questions, someone who will go the distance. Together we'll explore the connection between your behaviors, thoughts and feelings and learn to understand and manage them day to day.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, eating disorders and disordered eating, OCD and bipolar disorder.
I offer individual, family and couples psychotherapy in a supportive environment. Regardless of why you're seeking therapy, I'm here to help you. Do you ever wonder why you repeat the same patterns in your relationships? Do you find yourself getting stuck in repetitive and unproductive thinking? If so, you're not alone. To be heard and understood is a basic human need. It's hard to find someone to talk to and someone who will listen and ask the hard questions, someone who will go the distance. Together we'll explore the connection between your behaviors, thoughts and feelings and learn to understand and manage them day to day.
Using a symptom-specific approach I can help to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, and other anxiety related issues.
Following a thorough assessment we will work together to develop an achievable treatment plan. Treatment plans are customized pulling scientifically proven techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure-based therapy, motivational interviewing, behavioral modification and mindfulness training to ensure treatment is specific, relevant, and effective.
Using a symptom-specific approach I can help to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, and other anxiety related issues.
Following a thorough assessment we will work together to develop an achievable treatment plan. Treatment plans are customized pulling scientifically proven techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure-based therapy, motivational interviewing, behavioral modification and mindfulness training to ensure treatment is specific, relevant, and effective.
I’m a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy for individuals aged 18+. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, difficult emotions or carrying long-held beliefs about yourself that drain your energy and keep things feeling stuck. With warmth, non-judgment, and an interactive style, I strive to create a space where we can work collaboratively to help you release and heal those internal burdens so that you can engage more fully with the present and move toward the experiences and connections in life that matter most to you.
I’m a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy for individuals aged 18+. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, difficult emotions or carrying long-held beliefs about yourself that drain your energy and keep things feeling stuck. With warmth, non-judgment, and an interactive style, I strive to create a space where we can work collaboratively to help you release and heal those internal burdens so that you can engage more fully with the present and move toward the experiences and connections in life that matter most to you.
She works with issues of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and OCD.
Schedule a free consult instantly through website link! In her therapy practice, Lisa works to build a dynamic, trusting, non-judgmental connection with her clients. She strives to understand their perspective, and to help identify and utilize their personal strengths to achieve the change they seek. Lisa believes we all contain the wisdom and resilience to shift towards our better selves and improve our lives. However we tend to lose access to these resources when we become entangled in difficulties and are overtaken by uncertainties and emotions. Lisa strives to assist her clients as they regain clarity and self-acceptance.
She works with issues of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and OCD.
Schedule a free consult instantly through website link! In her therapy practice, Lisa works to build a dynamic, trusting, non-judgmental connection with her clients. She strives to understand their perspective, and to help identify and utilize their personal strengths to achieve the change they seek. Lisa believes we all contain the wisdom and resilience to shift towards our better selves and improve our lives. However we tend to lose access to these resources when we become entangled in difficulties and are overtaken by uncertainties and emotions. Lisa strives to assist her clients as they regain clarity and self-acceptance.
I work one-on-one with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with OCD, phobias, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
My goal is to offer you a supportive, nonjudgemental space to confront difficult thoughts and emotions. Together, we can identify and challenge unhelpful patterns that are keeping you stuck. My clients report feeling more confident, free from fear, and having more space to pursue the things they enjoy.
I work one-on-one with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with OCD, phobias, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
My goal is to offer you a supportive, nonjudgemental space to confront difficult thoughts and emotions. Together, we can identify and challenge unhelpful patterns that are keeping you stuck. My clients report feeling more confident, free from fear, and having more space to pursue the things they enjoy.
I specialize in bringing together evidence-based, integrative and somatic approaches to trauma, grief and loss, OCD, anxiety disorders, and depression.
My clinical approach integrates somatic therapies, ACT, Exposure and Response Prevention, EMDR, trauma theories, parts work, neurobiology, attachment, and cultural theories. I utilize EMDR, and I am trained in the gold standard treatment for OCD through the International OCD Foundation. I trained in grief work with David Kessler.
I specialize in bringing together evidence-based, integrative and somatic approaches to trauma, grief and loss, OCD, anxiety disorders, and depression.
My clinical approach integrates somatic therapies, ACT, Exposure and Response Prevention, EMDR, trauma theories, parts work, neurobiology, attachment, and cultural theories. I utilize EMDR, and I am trained in the gold standard treatment for OCD through the International OCD Foundation. I trained in grief work with David Kessler.
If you're here, I can imagine you’re carrying a lot—stress, anxiety, trauma, or old patterns that show up in relationships or daily life. You want to feel calmer in your body, clearer in your mind, and more like yourself. You’re ready for a space where you can be messy, human, and real—and start untangling what’s been weighing on you in a way that actually feels possible.
If you're here, I can imagine you’re carrying a lot—stress, anxiety, trauma, or old patterns that show up in relationships or daily life. You want to feel calmer in your body, clearer in your mind, and more like yourself. You’re ready for a space where you can be messy, human, and real—and start untangling what’s been weighing on you in a way that actually feels possible.
If therapy for OCD, anxiety, or tics has not clicked for you or your child, the issue often is not effort.
My approach starts with a simple question: what is this behavior doing for you? Rumination, avoidance, and reassurance often provide short-term relief while keeping the cycle going. I use ERP, inference-based CBT, and ACT, along with SPACE-informed work with parents and a structured SPACE workshop for families.
If therapy for OCD, anxiety, or tics has not clicked for you or your child, the issue often is not effort.
My approach starts with a simple question: what is this behavior doing for you? Rumination, avoidance, and reassurance often provide short-term relief while keeping the cycle going. I use ERP, inference-based CBT, and ACT, along with SPACE-informed work with parents and a structured SPACE workshop for families.
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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.