Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Tampa, FL

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Rogers Behavioral Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Tampa, FL 33609
Rogers Behavioral Health in Tampa offers highly specialized outpatient treatment for OCD/anxiety, eating disorders, trauma and depression recovery for children through adults.
Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care with locations in a growing network of communities across the U.S. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes.
Rogers Behavioral Health in Tampa offers highly specialized outpatient treatment for OCD/anxiety, eating disorders, trauma and depression recovery for children through adults.
Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care with locations in a growing network of communities across the U.S. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes.
(813) 324-6478 View (813) 324-6478
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Tampa Bay Area Counseling
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Tampa, FL 33618
We treat a wide range of issues and disorders but specialize in the following; Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD/Trauma, Child & Teen Therapy and Couple's Counseling
Appointments are typically available within 48 hours, and most major insurance plans are accepted. Our Tampa Bay practice brings together over 50 years of combined experience to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care using advanced therapeutic approaches. We offer therapy, psychological testing, intensive programs, and medication management when appropriate, all within collaborative, individualized treatment plans. Clients are seen in person or online across Carrollwood, Lutz, Westchase, Palm Harbor, and St. Petersburg.
We treat a wide range of issues and disorders but specialize in the following; Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD/Trauma, Child & Teen Therapy and Couple's Counseling
Appointments are typically available within 48 hours, and most major insurance plans are accepted. Our Tampa Bay practice brings together over 50 years of combined experience to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care using advanced therapeutic approaches. We offer therapy, psychological testing, intensive programs, and medication management when appropriate, all within collaborative, individualized treatment plans. Clients are seen in person or online across Carrollwood, Lutz, Westchase, Palm Harbor, and St. Petersburg.
(727) 732-4305 View (727) 732-4305
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Rita Hage
Psychologist, Psy.D.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal client is someone feeling held back by the weight of anxiety, OCD, or past trauma, yet ready to reclaim their life.
I provide evidence-based, collaborative care specializing in different anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD. By using different evidence-based treatments, I help you cope and manage high emotions and stress. My goal is to equip you with practical tools to break cycles of fear and foster mental growth.
My ideal client is someone feeling held back by the weight of anxiety, OCD, or past trauma, yet ready to reclaim their life.
I provide evidence-based, collaborative care specializing in different anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD. By using different evidence-based treatments, I help you cope and manage high emotions and stress. My goal is to equip you with practical tools to break cycles of fear and foster mental growth.
(239) 722-5638 View (239) 722-5638
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Patricia Casañas
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CYT-200
3 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
Waitlist for new clients
Ideal clients who work with me are adolescents and adults that feel stuck in patterns related to: food, their appearance, overthinking, avoidance, inflexible behaving, obsessive thoughts, grief, loneliness/low mood, or find it difficult to open up to others.
I offer more than talk therapy—I use proven, evidence-based tools tailored to you. Viewing clients holistically and through a trauma informed and relational lens, I work collaboratively and inclusively. My approach includes eye movement therapy for trauma, plus strong training in CBT, I-CBT, Exposure Therapy, and RO-DBT to support lasting healing and growth.
Ideal clients who work with me are adolescents and adults that feel stuck in patterns related to: food, their appearance, overthinking, avoidance, inflexible behaving, obsessive thoughts, grief, loneliness/low mood, or find it difficult to open up to others.
I offer more than talk therapy—I use proven, evidence-based tools tailored to you. Viewing clients holistically and through a trauma informed and relational lens, I work collaboratively and inclusively. My approach includes eye movement therapy for trauma, plus strong training in CBT, I-CBT, Exposure Therapy, and RO-DBT to support lasting healing and growth.
(727) 359-0089 View (727) 359-0089
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Brandy Dunnigan
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, NCC, MA
Online Only
I work with anxiety-driven overachievers, high functioning professionals, individuals navigating OCD and intrusive thought patterns, and people whose identity, self-worth, or relationships have become tied to control, performance, or external validation.
This work is about more than symptom management. It’s about understanding the patterns driving your stress, relationships, decision-making, and sense of self so you can stop surviving on autopilot and start functioning from a place of alignment and agency.
I work with anxiety-driven overachievers, high functioning professionals, individuals navigating OCD and intrusive thought patterns, and people whose identity, self-worth, or relationships have become tied to control, performance, or external validation.
This work is about more than symptom management. It’s about understanding the patterns driving your stress, relationships, decision-making, and sense of self so you can stop surviving on autopilot and start functioning from a place of alignment and agency.
(813) 544-2019 View (813) 544-2019
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Dr. Jonathan Huffman
Psychologist, PhD
3 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33609
My main areas of training and clinical interests are in treating symptoms associated with obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults achieve their goals and live a life worth living. I believe many of life’s circumstances require both change and acceptance techniques. Therefore, in therapy, I focus on methods of changing client behaviors, while simultaneously accepting your current position.
My main areas of training and clinical interests are in treating symptoms associated with obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults achieve their goals and live a life worth living. I believe many of life’s circumstances require both change and acceptance techniques. Therefore, in therapy, I focus on methods of changing client behaviors, while simultaneously accepting your current position.
(813) 607-4392 View (813) 607-4392
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Allison Gradzki
Counselor, LMHC
Tampa, FL 33609
I specialize in anxiety, OCD, depression and mood disorders.
My approach is to take things slow and work at your pace. I am proud of you for even considering to take a scary leap forward.
I specialize in anxiety, OCD, depression and mood disorders.
My approach is to take things slow and work at your pace. I am proud of you for even considering to take a scary leap forward.
(813) 945-8798 View (813) 945-8798
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Marah McAleer
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33629
My ideal clients are individuals in Florida, Utah, Washington, or Massachusetts, struggling with OCD and anxiety disorders who feel trapped in cycles of intrusive thoughts, overthinking, reassurance seeking, or avoidance.
I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety disorders using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD. Together we create personalized exposure exercises that help you face fears, reduce compulsions and reassurance seeking, and retrain your brain to respond differently to anxiety and intrusive thoughts.
My ideal clients are individuals in Florida, Utah, Washington, or Massachusetts, struggling with OCD and anxiety disorders who feel trapped in cycles of intrusive thoughts, overthinking, reassurance seeking, or avoidance.
I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety disorders using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD. Together we create personalized exposure exercises that help you face fears, reduce compulsions and reassurance seeking, and retrain your brain to respond differently to anxiety and intrusive thoughts.
(863) 694-1753 View (863) 694-1753
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Sara Schluender
Counselor, MA, LMHC
3 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Sara and I specialize in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) and related disorders, phobias, and anxiety disorders.
My goal is to give you a safe place to share your experience and challenge dysfunctional thought patterns and behavior patterns. Since you are the expert on yourself, I hope we can work together to utilize your strengths to make positive change.
Hello, my name is Sara and I specialize in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) and related disorders, phobias, and anxiety disorders.
My goal is to give you a safe place to share your experience and challenge dysfunctional thought patterns and behavior patterns. Since you are the expert on yourself, I hope we can work together to utilize your strengths to make positive change.
(813) 491-1856 View (813) 491-1856
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Mariah Ramirez
Counselor, LMHC
6 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33609
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders.
I received specialized training in OCD and anxiety treatment at Rogers Behavioral Health in Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). I have experience treating complex and severe cases of OCD and anxiety. I currently offer outpatient therapy and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) options for clients who need higher levels of support.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders.
I received specialized training in OCD and anxiety treatment at Rogers Behavioral Health in Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). I have experience treating complex and severe cases of OCD and anxiety. I currently offer outpatient therapy and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) options for clients who need higher levels of support.
(813) 812-4940 x5 View (813) 812-4940 x5
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Aleia Tierney
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with experience treating anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD-related symptoms, stress, and relationship patterns.
You are not looking for someone to just nod while you explain why you are overwhelmed. You are looking for someone who can help you understand why your mind keeps looping, why your body keeps bracing, and how to respond with more clarity. I blend neuroscience with real-world humor (because sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying), practical tools, and a deep understanding of how stress and anxiety show up not just in your mind but in your body. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, or just trying to stop procrastinating out of pure existential dread, I’ve got you.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with experience treating anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD-related symptoms, stress, and relationship patterns.
You are not looking for someone to just nod while you explain why you are overwhelmed. You are looking for someone who can help you understand why your mind keeps looping, why your body keeps bracing, and how to respond with more clarity. I blend neuroscience with real-world humor (because sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying), practical tools, and a deep understanding of how stress and anxiety show up not just in your mind but in your body. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, or just trying to stop procrastinating out of pure existential dread, I’ve got you.
(813) 790-6232 View (813) 790-6232
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Natalie Noel
Counselor, MA, LMHC
4 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33609
I specialize in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders (phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder).
All of the treatment approaches utilized are evidenced based. Exposure response prevention treatment (ERP) is the gold standard treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders. Habit reversal training (HRT) is the treatment of choice for body focused repetitive behaviors. Behavior activation and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is included for depression.
I specialize in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders (phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder).
All of the treatment approaches utilized are evidenced based. Exposure response prevention treatment (ERP) is the gold standard treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders. Habit reversal training (HRT) is the treatment of choice for body focused repetitive behaviors. Behavior activation and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is included for depression.
(813) 812-4940 View (813) 812-4940
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Andrea Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCAPT
Tampa, FL 33626
I've worked with individuals and couples who have a variety of personal issues such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), management, depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), family problems, relationship/parenting, grief/bereavement, infertility, life-threatening illnesses and more.
My name is Andrea Taylor, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP) based in the Tampa, Florida area. My experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling by far is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles.
I've worked with individuals and couples who have a variety of personal issues such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), management, depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), family problems, relationship/parenting, grief/bereavement, infertility, life-threatening illnesses and more.
My name is Andrea Taylor, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP) based in the Tampa, Florida area. My experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling by far is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles.
(813) 592-7709 View (813) 592-7709
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Matt McCann
Counselor, LMHC
5 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33609
Matt McCann is a licensed mental health counselor at Anxiety & OCD Treatment Specialists.
Matt treats OCD utilizing Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), an empirically supported treatment method for OCD and anxiety disorders, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Matt is successful in helping those with high functioning autism spectrum disorder with social skills training and behavior modification.
Matt McCann is a licensed mental health counselor at Anxiety & OCD Treatment Specialists.
Matt treats OCD utilizing Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), an empirically supported treatment method for OCD and anxiety disorders, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Matt is successful in helping those with high functioning autism spectrum disorder with social skills training and behavior modification.
(813) 812-4940 View (813) 812-4940
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Jeneice Goodwin
Pre-Licensed Professional, BSW, MHSA, CSWI
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33619
Step into a world where compassion and wisdom prevail, where I specialize in counseling for pregnant women, postpartum depression, disabled individuals, parents of children with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. I also have expertise in adoption, foster care, parenting dynamics, and substance use disorders. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, I help clients navigate stress, grief, anxiety, and negative thoughts. I guide individuals toward personal growth and healing in a collaborative, non-judgmental space. Let's embark on a transformative journey to rediscover your inner strength and achieve your desired outcomes.
Step into a world where compassion and wisdom prevail, where I specialize in counseling for pregnant women, postpartum depression, disabled individuals, parents of children with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. I also have expertise in adoption, foster care, parenting dynamics, and substance use disorders. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, I help clients navigate stress, grief, anxiety, and negative thoughts. I guide individuals toward personal growth and healing in a collaborative, non-judgmental space. Let's embark on a transformative journey to rediscover your inner strength and achieve your desired outcomes.
(813) 473-2436 View (813) 473-2436
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Evelyn Diaz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
Living with OCD, anxiety, depression, or the lasting effects of relationship trauma can feel heavy, isolating, and difficult to navigate on your own.
My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. I help clients understand how OCD, anxiety, and trauma operate beneath the surface, and we work together to reduce their impact on daily life and relationships. Therapy is tailored to your specific needs, goals, and readiness, ensuring the process feels supportive
Living with OCD, anxiety, depression, or the lasting effects of relationship trauma can feel heavy, isolating, and difficult to navigate on your own.
My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. I help clients understand how OCD, anxiety, and trauma operate beneath the surface, and we work together to reduce their impact on daily life and relationships. Therapy is tailored to your specific needs, goals, and readiness, ensuring the process feels supportive
(727) 732-4305 View (727) 732-4305
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Jennifer Dobies
Counselor, MEd, MS, LMHC, QS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
But inside, worry, overthinking, or obsessive patterns can feel relentless.
I also specialize in guiding clients through major life changes—the kind that stir up self-doubt, perfectionism, or constant “what ifs.” My approach is collaborative, practical, and nonjudgmental. You’ll gain tools to manage triggers, navigate transitions with steadiness, and create space for the life you actually want to be living, not what anxiety decides.
But inside, worry, overthinking, or obsessive patterns can feel relentless.
I also specialize in guiding clients through major life changes—the kind that stir up self-doubt, perfectionism, or constant “what ifs.” My approach is collaborative, practical, and nonjudgmental. You’ll gain tools to manage triggers, navigate transitions with steadiness, and create space for the life you actually want to be living, not what anxiety decides.
(813) 296-5239 View (813) 296-5239
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Dr. Yanet Vanegas
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I was trained at Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital and use evidence-based treatments to support clients with OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
In our sessions, we work together to understand what’s keeping you or your child stuck and identify new ways of responding to those challenges. Whether we’re addressing self-critical thoughts, perfectionism, anxiety, or relationship difficulties, I help clients build confidence and develop skills that support lasting change.
I was trained at Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital and use evidence-based treatments to support clients with OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
In our sessions, we work together to understand what’s keeping you or your child stuck and identify new ways of responding to those challenges. Whether we’re addressing self-critical thoughts, perfectionism, anxiety, or relationship difficulties, I help clients build confidence and develop skills that support lasting change.
(813) 535-5368 View (813) 535-5368
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Anxiety Center of Tampa
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33609
Have you seen therapists who claim to treat anxiety or OCD but weren’t able to help?
Anxiety Center of Tampa uses evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We are also excited to offer an evidence-based alternative to ERP for treating OCD called Inferenced-Based CBT (ICBT). If ERP hasn't worked for you, ICBT may be a better fit.
Have you seen therapists who claim to treat anxiety or OCD but weren’t able to help?
Anxiety Center of Tampa uses evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We are also excited to offer an evidence-based alternative to ERP for treating OCD called Inferenced-Based CBT (ICBT). If ERP hasn't worked for you, ICBT may be a better fit.
(813) 705-7602 View (813) 705-7602
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Andrea Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Tampa, FL 33626
I've worked with individuals and couples who have a variety of personal issues such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), management, depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), family problems, relationship/parenting, grief/bereavement, infertility, life-threatening illnesses and more.
My name is Andrea Taylor, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP) based in the Tampa, Florida area. My experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling by far is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles.
I've worked with individuals and couples who have a variety of personal issues such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), management, depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), family problems, relationship/parenting, grief/bereavement, infertility, life-threatening illnesses and more.
My name is Andrea Taylor, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP) based in the Tampa, Florida area. My experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling by far is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles.
(813) 534-1091 View (813) 534-1091

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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.