Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Buena Vista County, IA
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, trying to manage anxiety, past experiences, relationship stress, or a major life transition while still showing up for school, work, or the people you care about. You want support that feels safe, genuine, and respectful, without pressure or judgment.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, trying to manage anxiety, past experiences, relationship stress, or a major life transition while still showing up for school, work, or the people you care about. You want support that feels safe, genuine, and respectful, without pressure or judgment.
Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or other struggles in your life? Maybe you avoid these feelings by stuffing your emotions down or distracting yourself with activities that ultimately don’t fix anything. Avoidance feels good now, but we know deep down it won’t bring the relief that we are craving. What you need is someone who is safe to talk to and who seeks to understand you. That will make a tremendous difference in your ability to cope and experience life with the joy, contentment, and purpose you are desiring.
Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or other struggles in your life? Maybe you avoid these feelings by stuffing your emotions down or distracting yourself with activities that ultimately don’t fix anything. Avoidance feels good now, but we know deep down it won’t bring the relief that we are craving. What you need is someone who is safe to talk to and who seeks to understand you. That will make a tremendous difference in your ability to cope and experience life with the joy, contentment, and purpose you are desiring.
Online Therapists
Stuck in a loop of stress and anxiety? I help adults navigarte tough transitions using fast, focused support. This includes people who are overwhelmed by challenges such as life transitions, anxiety, stress, depression and relationship issues. I use a client centered, focused approach.
Together we face transition issues, stress, relationship struggles, low self-esteem or low motivation. This offers a safe space to reflect and grow. Together we move toward clarity and lasing change. Let's work together!
Stuck in a loop of stress and anxiety? I help adults navigarte tough transitions using fast, focused support. This includes people who are overwhelmed by challenges such as life transitions, anxiety, stress, depression and relationship issues. I use a client centered, focused approach.
Together we face transition issues, stress, relationship struggles, low self-esteem or low motivation. This offers a safe space to reflect and grow. Together we move toward clarity and lasing change. Let's work together!
As a therapist, I’m authentic, compassionate, and a little quirky. I believe therapy should feel real, not rehearsed. I create a space where clients can show up fully as themselves, without judgment or pretense. Based in Spencer, Iowa, I work with neurodivergent individuals, couples, families, and children both in-person and online across Iowa, supporting emotional regulation, communication, and sensory needs through creative and playful approaches. My style blends warmth, humor, and practical tools to help clients manage anxiety, strengthen relationships, and build confidence while fostering genuine growth and lasting change.
As a therapist, I’m authentic, compassionate, and a little quirky. I believe therapy should feel real, not rehearsed. I create a space where clients can show up fully as themselves, without judgment or pretense. Based in Spencer, Iowa, I work with neurodivergent individuals, couples, families, and children both in-person and online across Iowa, supporting emotional regulation, communication, and sensory needs through creative and playful approaches. My style blends warmth, humor, and practical tools to help clients manage anxiety, strengthen relationships, and build confidence while fostering genuine growth and lasting change.
Welcome! I’m a licensed Master Level Social Worker (LMSW) who combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help women navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen, whether you’re balancing anxious thoughts, motherhood, work, or everyday stress.
I take a holistic, collaborative approach, recognizing the connection between mental and physical health. Together, we will explore your goals, uncover patterns, and develop practical tools to help you feel grounded, heard, and more at peace.
Welcome! I’m a licensed Master Level Social Worker (LMSW) who combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help women navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen, whether you’re balancing anxious thoughts, motherhood, work, or everyday stress.
I take a holistic, collaborative approach, recognizing the connection between mental and physical health. Together, we will explore your goals, uncover patterns, and develop practical tools to help you feel grounded, heard, and more at peace.
My passion is helping others heal and gain insight into the issues that they are experiencing. I practice a person centered approach as I believe that we tend to be our own best experts. I emphasize a collaborative style during session to help you progress towards you goals. Personal growth and healing does not have to be something that is an abstract concept, but rather can be a possibility. It helps to have someone who is unbiased and is present to help you navigate life’s challenges and traumas. I also feel passionate about working with adolescents as they navigate the complexities of the transition from youth to adulthood.
My passion is helping others heal and gain insight into the issues that they are experiencing. I practice a person centered approach as I believe that we tend to be our own best experts. I emphasize a collaborative style during session to help you progress towards you goals. Personal growth and healing does not have to be something that is an abstract concept, but rather can be a possibility. It helps to have someone who is unbiased and is present to help you navigate life’s challenges and traumas. I also feel passionate about working with adolescents as they navigate the complexities of the transition from youth to adulthood.
Do you ever feel like life keeps moving faster than you can catch your breath? Maybe you’re managing anxiety, depression, or the heaviness of stress while also trying to hold everything together for everyone else. You’re craving peace and balance, but instead, you end up feeling drained and discouraged.
Do you ever feel like life keeps moving faster than you can catch your breath? Maybe you’re managing anxiety, depression, or the heaviness of stress while also trying to hold everything together for everyone else. You’re craving peace and balance, but instead, you end up feeling drained and discouraged.
I believe in developing safe connected relationships with every individual I work with so they can find peace, reach their full potential, and heal past traumas. I work from a strengths-based perspective partnering with you to identify and meet your goals, overcome challenges, and manage life stressors.
I believe in developing safe connected relationships with every individual I work with so they can find peace, reach their full potential, and heal past traumas. I work from a strengths-based perspective partnering with you to identify and meet your goals, overcome challenges, and manage life stressors.
The decision to start therapy can be an overwhelming, daunting task. My hope is that this information will ease some of those fears and empower you to make the decision that is best for you. I will work with you collaboratively to create therapeutic goals and to develop the skills to achieve them. I hope to provide room for you to explore both your difficulties along with your strengths and achievements.
The decision to start therapy can be an overwhelming, daunting task. My hope is that this information will ease some of those fears and empower you to make the decision that is best for you. I will work with you collaboratively to create therapeutic goals and to develop the skills to achieve them. I hope to provide room for you to explore both your difficulties along with your strengths and achievements.
Gina Michelle West-Hendrickson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, RPT
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
I am a licensed mental health therapist with experience working with person's of all ages. I utilize a variety of therapy techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Art therapy, EMDR and Sand Tray and Play therapy techniques. I have specific training in Play therapy techniques from KC play therapy. My focus is to develop a treatment plan that is unique and specialized for your needs and concerns.
I am a licensed mental health therapist with experience working with person's of all ages. I utilize a variety of therapy techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Art therapy, EMDR and Sand Tray and Play therapy techniques. I have specific training in Play therapy techniques from KC play therapy. My focus is to develop a treatment plan that is unique and specialized for your needs and concerns.
Are you seeking compassionate therapy for yourself or your child? Look no further! I'm a Registered Play Therapist passionate about helping young children and adults find healing and growth. My journey in social work has taken me through diverse and impactful experiences. With a background that includes domestic violence, sexual assault advocacy, and the child welfare system, I bring a deep understanding of the complex issues individuals and families may face. My commitment to helping others thrive and find healing drives my private practice in Ames.
Are you seeking compassionate therapy for yourself or your child? Look no further! I'm a Registered Play Therapist passionate about helping young children and adults find healing and growth. My journey in social work has taken me through diverse and impactful experiences. With a background that includes domestic violence, sexual assault advocacy, and the child welfare system, I bring a deep understanding of the complex issues individuals and families may face. My commitment to helping others thrive and find healing drives my private practice in Ames.
I’ve spent much of my life working with and supporting children, families, and couples, both personally and professionally. My approach comes from real-life experience as much as it does from counseling work, and I believe that truly understanding people starts with meeting them where they are.
I have experience working with children and adolescents facing a variety of challenges, as well as supporting adults and couples through life’s ups and downs. I understand how stress, communication struggles, and everyday pressures can impact relationships and family life.
I’ve spent much of my life working with and supporting children, families, and couples, both personally and professionally. My approach comes from real-life experience as much as it does from counseling work, and I believe that truly understanding people starts with meeting them where they are.
I have experience working with children and adolescents facing a variety of challenges, as well as supporting adults and couples through life’s ups and downs. I understand how stress, communication struggles, and everyday pressures can impact relationships and family life.
The primary mission of Elevate is to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our clients. Our settings are designed to ensure a welcoming atmosphere that is professional and confidential. The clinicians at Elevate bring many years of combined expertise in their respective fields and have been trained in an array of evidence- based modalities. We are committed to implementing interventions with fidelity and ease.
The primary mission of Elevate is to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our clients. Our settings are designed to ensure a welcoming atmosphere that is professional and confidential. The clinicians at Elevate bring many years of combined expertise in their respective fields and have been trained in an array of evidence- based modalities. We are committed to implementing interventions with fidelity and ease.
Happy to offer online therapy and remote EMDR. My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief. Through the therapy process adults, families, and children can find a safe place to develop the skills they need to heal, to grow, and to thrive. My goal is to make each session unique to the needs of each person so they can build upon what already makes them happy.
Happy to offer online therapy and remote EMDR. My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief. Through the therapy process adults, families, and children can find a safe place to develop the skills they need to heal, to grow, and to thrive. My goal is to make each session unique to the needs of each person so they can build upon what already makes them happy.
Do you want to make changes in your life? I want to help you explore your options. I want to help you become the person you want to be. We live in a very complicated and changing world having to navigate many different situations and experiences; that we don't always feel equipped to handle emotionally. I believe we are all here on this earth to help each other and my goal is to help you become the best you can be.
Do you want to make changes in your life? I want to help you explore your options. I want to help you become the person you want to be. We live in a very complicated and changing world having to navigate many different situations and experiences; that we don't always feel equipped to handle emotionally. I believe we are all here on this earth to help each other and my goal is to help you become the best you can be.
I commend you for taking the step of looking into services. I am here to assist you in meeting your individual goal(s) in the near future.
I commend you for taking the step of looking into services. I am here to assist you in meeting your individual goal(s) in the near future.
Hello! I have a deep passion for helping others, I have taken on this journey to equip myself with the knowledge and skills necessary to support individuals and families as they go through the complexities of their relationships and mental health challenges they may experience.
Hello! I have a deep passion for helping others, I have taken on this journey to equip myself with the knowledge and skills necessary to support individuals and families as they go through the complexities of their relationships and mental health challenges they may experience.
Clear Brook Counseling Professionals
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC, CCH
2 Endorsed
Ames, IA 50010
NOW OFFERING MEDICATION MANAGEMENT IN ANKENY AND AMES. At Clear Brook Counseling Professionals, we work together to provide you the therapy - family, couples, or individual that will deliver the best results for your unique needs. We believe life has meaning, and every moment is worth living. That's the end goal. At Clear Brook you'll experience a team of counselors, proven treatment, and techniques that work. The process is about finding clarity in the situation, and seeing change. Clear Brook Counseling Professionals weave proven practices and life-exercises into your therapy to help foster results.
NOW OFFERING MEDICATION MANAGEMENT IN ANKENY AND AMES. At Clear Brook Counseling Professionals, we work together to provide you the therapy - family, couples, or individual that will deliver the best results for your unique needs. We believe life has meaning, and every moment is worth living. That's the end goal. At Clear Brook you'll experience a team of counselors, proven treatment, and techniques that work. The process is about finding clarity in the situation, and seeing change. Clear Brook Counseling Professionals weave proven practices and life-exercises into your therapy to help foster results.
You are more than a number at The Heart of Play. You are deserving of a place where you feel warm, welcome, seen, heard, validated, safe, and trusting. You deserve to share your story and know you are truly valued and respected in your journey. The Heart of Play recognizes the heart of healing requires vulnerability, courage, integrity, and bravery. We will walk alongside you in your journey, joining you in your vulnerability and healing as equals. We are not the experts on you— you are! You, all of you, are welcome here. That is our approach.
You are more than a number at The Heart of Play. You are deserving of a place where you feel warm, welcome, seen, heard, validated, safe, and trusting. You deserve to share your story and know you are truly valued and respected in your journey. The Heart of Play recognizes the heart of healing requires vulnerability, courage, integrity, and bravery. We will walk alongside you in your journey, joining you in your vulnerability and healing as equals. We are not the experts on you— you are! You, all of you, are welcome here. That is our approach.
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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.