Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Atlanta, GA
I provide evidence-based treatment for skin-picking, trichotillomania ( hair pulling), tics, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, general anxiety, phobias (e.g., public speaking, driving, flying, elevators, medical anxiety, social situations), PTSD, and sleep difficulties.
Exposure therapy is a type of evidence-based behavioral therapy that focuses on helping individuals learn to approach thoughts, feelings, and situations that may activate anxiety or distress. Rather than coping through avoidance strategies, patients learn how to navigate life’s uncertainties through practicing the art of approach.
I provide evidence-based treatment for skin-picking, trichotillomania ( hair pulling), tics, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, general anxiety, phobias (e.g., public speaking, driving, flying, elevators, medical anxiety, social situations), PTSD, and sleep difficulties.
Exposure therapy is a type of evidence-based behavioral therapy that focuses on helping individuals learn to approach thoughts, feelings, and situations that may activate anxiety or distress. Rather than coping through avoidance strategies, patients learn how to navigate life’s uncertainties through practicing the art of approach.
I specialize in helping those struggling with relationships; those who are highly self-critical; and those struggling with OCD and anxiety, social anxiety, panic and phobias.
We meet online. You, me, a screen, and the possibility for small, marvelous changes. Bring your hopes, your worries, your dog, your favorite mug. Let's uncover the hidden threads in your life, the little patterns you might not have seen before. I’ll gently nudge you to set aside the old ideas you’ve carried like heavy coats and invite you to try on a beginner’s mind instead, curious, open, and full of wonder. Suddenly, even familiar thoughts might feel new, and the world a little more wide awake.
I specialize in helping those struggling with relationships; those who are highly self-critical; and those struggling with OCD and anxiety, social anxiety, panic and phobias.
We meet online. You, me, a screen, and the possibility for small, marvelous changes. Bring your hopes, your worries, your dog, your favorite mug. Let's uncover the hidden threads in your life, the little patterns you might not have seen before. I’ll gently nudge you to set aside the old ideas you’ve carried like heavy coats and invite you to try on a beginner’s mind instead, curious, open, and full of wonder. Suddenly, even familiar thoughts might feel new, and the world a little more wide awake.
I am Catherine Roberts, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. I understand the unique issues of clients with different personal, ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing self-identity and interpersonal relational issues that affect their job and family dynamics. This is my ideal type of client to work with because there is a lot of self-exploration that the client will need to work on first. Some of the issues that will come up are self-loathing, lack of esteem, shame, and poor self-image.
I am Catherine Roberts, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. I understand the unique issues of clients with different personal, ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing self-identity and interpersonal relational issues that affect their job and family dynamics. This is my ideal type of client to work with because there is a lot of self-exploration that the client will need to work on first. Some of the issues that will come up are self-loathing, lack of esteem, shame, and poor self-image.
I specialize in helping people to get relief from OCD, anxiety, phobias, negative body image, disordered eating, and trauma.
I use evidence-based practices ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP, while remaining sensitive to the impact of the world we live in on each client's presenting concerns, identity, and individual situation. I tailor interventions to help you to get unstuck, get in touch with your resilient self, and be able to live the life you want to live.
I specialize in helping people to get relief from OCD, anxiety, phobias, negative body image, disordered eating, and trauma.
I use evidence-based practices ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP, while remaining sensitive to the impact of the world we live in on each client's presenting concerns, identity, and individual situation. I tailor interventions to help you to get unstuck, get in touch with your resilient self, and be able to live the life you want to live.
I specialize in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive ( OCD) and related disorders and treat Generalized Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, Depression, and ADHD using CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ERP, Mindfulness Self-Compassion, and Somatic Experiencing.
The process of starting or reentering counseling can be overwhelming but a brave step towards improving your wellness. I honor that step by working collaboratively with you to create greater emotional safety and a skillset for navigating the challenges you face. As your therapist, I will offer you a compassionate space to create a road map to greater health using our alliance and therapeutic tools along the way. We will work together to identify your goals, beliefs, and assets; shift unhelpful patterns; and empower your life through healing.
I specialize in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive ( OCD) and related disorders and treat Generalized Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, Depression, and ADHD using CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ERP, Mindfulness Self-Compassion, and Somatic Experiencing.
The process of starting or reentering counseling can be overwhelming but a brave step towards improving your wellness. I honor that step by working collaboratively with you to create greater emotional safety and a skillset for navigating the challenges you face. As your therapist, I will offer you a compassionate space to create a road map to greater health using our alliance and therapeutic tools along the way. We will work together to identify your goals, beliefs, and assets; shift unhelpful patterns; and empower your life through healing.
No matter what you are struggling with, be it anxiety, trauma, OCD, relationships, or big life transitions (e.g., career, family), my goal is always to help empower you with autonomy, emotional intelligence, and connection to guide you toward your own values.
I work with adolescents (13yo+), adults, couples, and families in 43 states. I specialize in treating obsessive compulsive, trauma, and anxiety disorders by integrating exposure, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and valued action. I also specialize in family conflict, but I enjoy working with all kinds of people on their mental health.
No matter what you are struggling with, be it anxiety, trauma, OCD, relationships, or big life transitions (e.g., career, family), my goal is always to help empower you with autonomy, emotional intelligence, and connection to guide you toward your own values.
I work with adolescents (13yo+), adults, couples, and families in 43 states. I specialize in treating obsessive compulsive, trauma, and anxiety disorders by integrating exposure, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and valued action. I also specialize in family conflict, but I enjoy working with all kinds of people on their mental health.
Bloom, where you are planted. This has always been a mantra in my life. It’s very easy to look over in someone else’s yard and admire their luscious green grass; especially when you consider the weeds under your feet. Regardless of the sector, there is a strong pull to achieving more and being greater. That can lend to never feeling good enough.
Bloom, where you are planted. This has always been a mantra in my life. It’s very easy to look over in someone else’s yard and admire their luscious green grass; especially when you consider the weeds under your feet. Regardless of the sector, there is a strong pull to achieving more and being greater. That can lend to never feeling good enough.
Attachment, OCD, trauma, anxiety, and depression, Christian/ spirituality.
It can be overwhelming at times. Your thoughts come quickly, and sometimes they just won't stop. You can't remember the last time you took a deep breath. Life seems to be passing by, and it often doesn't feel real. Everything feels hard—relationships, work, and finding joy. Let's work on this together. In our sessions, you will receive evidence-based interventions tailored to address your unique struggles. Such as Somatic Attachment EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems informed, Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Polyvagal Therapy, and Safe and Sound certified. Together, we can cultivate more com
Attachment, OCD, trauma, anxiety, and depression, Christian/ spirituality.
It can be overwhelming at times. Your thoughts come quickly, and sometimes they just won't stop. You can't remember the last time you took a deep breath. Life seems to be passing by, and it often doesn't feel real. Everything feels hard—relationships, work, and finding joy. Let's work on this together. In our sessions, you will receive evidence-based interventions tailored to address your unique struggles. Such as Somatic Attachment EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems informed, Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Polyvagal Therapy, and Safe and Sound certified. Together, we can cultivate more com
We use integrative cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety (generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, health anxiety, etc.), obsessive compulsive or related disorders, perfectionism, insomnia, and post traumatic stress.
CBT is “evidence-based” because researchers find it to be effective for many people. CBT is usually short term and can often work in 6-25 sessions. Some clients come back for “booster sessions” after they complete a course of therapy. Some stay in therapy for longer amounts of time finding it to be helpful.
We use integrative cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety (generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, health anxiety, etc.), obsessive compulsive or related disorders, perfectionism, insomnia, and post traumatic stress.
CBT is “evidence-based” because researchers find it to be effective for many people. CBT is usually short term and can often work in 6-25 sessions. Some clients come back for “booster sessions” after they complete a course of therapy. Some stay in therapy for longer amounts of time finding it to be helpful.
I specialize in treating condictions such as OCD and trauma using Exposure Therapy and DBT.
If you are suffering with a seemingly intractable set of challenges in your life, I want you to know you are not alone! I believe life's difficulties can be embraced as integral parts of our journeys for growth and healing. Self-actualization - the process we all encounter each day of becoming a fully realized person and achieving our potential - awaits you like a well-spring for your success and fulfillment in your life!
I specialize in treating condictions such as OCD and trauma using Exposure Therapy and DBT.
If you are suffering with a seemingly intractable set of challenges in your life, I want you to know you are not alone! I believe life's difficulties can be embraced as integral parts of our journeys for growth and healing. Self-actualization - the process we all encounter each day of becoming a fully realized person and achieving our potential - awaits you like a well-spring for your success and fulfillment in your life!
My approach to OCD therapy is to empower you in your treatment journey.
Additionally, we have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, depending on your preferences. We'll get to know you and create a treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.
My approach to OCD therapy is to empower you in your treatment journey.
Additionally, we have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, depending on your preferences. We'll get to know you and create a treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.
I "specialize" in conditions including PTSD, OCD, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse/Dependence, Personality Disorders, and of course, depression, anxiety, and panic.
My work centers on trauma and how people adapt to it. Recently, I have felt called to provide a safe haven for people who feel oppressed in our increasingly intolerant (and often violent) society, such as people of color and women. I know what it is like to be alone and feel unseen - even by family and friends. Have you been trading your authenticity for what you think is safety? That can be a dangerous situation. Let's get you back in line with your core values so you can start working toward the life you deserve.
I "specialize" in conditions including PTSD, OCD, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse/Dependence, Personality Disorders, and of course, depression, anxiety, and panic.
My work centers on trauma and how people adapt to it. Recently, I have felt called to provide a safe haven for people who feel oppressed in our increasingly intolerant (and often violent) society, such as people of color and women. I know what it is like to be alone and feel unseen - even by family and friends. Have you been trading your authenticity for what you think is safety? That can be a dangerous situation. Let's get you back in line with your core values so you can start working toward the life you deserve.
It's not easy for men to ask for help. First, we have to admit that what we're doing isn't working and we can't fix it. So, I know it was difficult to begin the process of looking for the right therapist. "Who do I trust?" Will he understand the challenges I'm facing? With my relationship, my anxiety, my stress, my sexuality? With so many risks that come along with asking for help, no wonder men are substantially underserved in mental health - we aren't reaching out.
It's not easy for men to ask for help. First, we have to admit that what we're doing isn't working and we can't fix it. So, I know it was difficult to begin the process of looking for the right therapist. "Who do I trust?" Will he understand the challenges I'm facing? With my relationship, my anxiety, my stress, my sexuality? With so many risks that come along with asking for help, no wonder men are substantially underserved in mental health - we aren't reaching out.
Many people begin therapy feeling uncertain about where to start. I work with adolescents (10+), women, and gender-queer individuals who may feel disconnected from their needs, weighed down by anxiety or self-doubt, or caught in patterns of over-control. Additionally, many feel unsettled by the state of the world or dissatisfied in areas such as family, career, or relationships, and want to find more balance and hope. Together, we focus on values-based work that promotes healthier habits and fosters lasting, positive change.
Many people begin therapy feeling uncertain about where to start. I work with adolescents (10+), women, and gender-queer individuals who may feel disconnected from their needs, weighed down by anxiety or self-doubt, or caught in patterns of over-control. Additionally, many feel unsettled by the state of the world or dissatisfied in areas such as family, career, or relationships, and want to find more balance and hope. Together, we focus on values-based work that promotes healthier habits and fosters lasting, positive change.
I work with individuals aged 14+ in areas including developmental trauma, challenging relationships with parents, OCD, Panic Disorder, anxiety, and depression.
I have training in therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) geared towards trauma, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is the gold standard for OCD and other anxiety disorders.
I work with individuals aged 14+ in areas including developmental trauma, challenging relationships with parents, OCD, Panic Disorder, anxiety, and depression.
I have training in therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) geared towards trauma, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is the gold standard for OCD and other anxiety disorders.
My work with people struggling with OCD starts by getting to know their unique experiences and challenges.
When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, based on your preferences. We’ll create a treatment plan to help you achieve your goals. Plus, we offer support between sessions through direct messaging and a community of peers with OCD, ensuring you never feel alone.
My work with people struggling with OCD starts by getting to know their unique experiences and challenges.
When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, based on your preferences. We’ll create a treatment plan to help you achieve your goals. Plus, we offer support between sessions through direct messaging and a community of peers with OCD, ensuring you never feel alone.
Many of my previous clients have sought help for anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, family/relationship conflict, and more.
Finding our way through life’s journey can become overwhelming at times. We may reach stages where we feel out-of-touch, out-of-place, and out-of-sync. One method of addressing these bumps on our path is recalibrating how we understand ourselves and others. Learning new ways of handling and adapting to all of life’s changes can be revitalizing. I would be excited to be there with you on your path as a co-journeyer and as a provider of objective, researched-based counseling.
Many of my previous clients have sought help for anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, family/relationship conflict, and more.
Finding our way through life’s journey can become overwhelming at times. We may reach stages where we feel out-of-touch, out-of-place, and out-of-sync. One method of addressing these bumps on our path is recalibrating how we understand ourselves and others. Learning new ways of handling and adapting to all of life’s changes can be revitalizing. I would be excited to be there with you on your path as a co-journeyer and as a provider of objective, researched-based counseling.
Over time, I’ve developed a particular passion for working with anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) and offering specialized care through Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, an evidence-based approach that can bring real relief and change.
Congrats on taking the big step to do something different! The most important and fulfilling peace is the one we have within and I want to help you achieve that peace. I offer a supportive, client-centered approach to therapy where your voice, needs, and goals are at the heart of everything we do. I'm not the kind of therapist you see in movies that are stoic, silent, and scribbling on a clipboard. Instead, you’ll find me engaged, compassionate, and genuinely present with you in each session. We'll work together to create a path forward that feels right for you, at a pace that feels safe and empowering.
Over time, I’ve developed a particular passion for working with anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) and offering specialized care through Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, an evidence-based approach that can bring real relief and change.
Congrats on taking the big step to do something different! The most important and fulfilling peace is the one we have within and I want to help you achieve that peace. I offer a supportive, client-centered approach to therapy where your voice, needs, and goals are at the heart of everything we do. I'm not the kind of therapist you see in movies that are stoic, silent, and scribbling on a clipboard. Instead, you’ll find me engaged, compassionate, and genuinely present with you in each session. We'll work together to create a path forward that feels right for you, at a pace that feels safe and empowering.
At Atlanta CBT, I help adults with anxiety (generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, health anxiety, etc.), obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness training.
I employ evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral treatments such as the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders and Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD. Also, I offer support to parents with kids struggling with anxiety via Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) and or Positive Discipline parent training.
At Atlanta CBT, I help adults with anxiety (generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, health anxiety, etc.), obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness training.
I employ evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral treatments such as the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders and Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD. Also, I offer support to parents with kids struggling with anxiety via Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) and or Positive Discipline parent training.
Does most of your day consist of completing compulsions due to obsessions?
I began my career providing both individual and group therapy to patients with severe Oppositional Defiance Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Recently, I have found a passion in providing Exposure Response Prevention Treatment for Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as a speciality.
Does most of your day consist of completing compulsions due to obsessions?
I began my career providing both individual and group therapy to patients with severe Oppositional Defiance Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Recently, I have found a passion in providing Exposure Response Prevention Treatment for Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as a speciality.
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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.