Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in McCordsville, IN
I have extensive experience working with a wide range of issues, but my true passion lies in helping older teens, young adults, and individuals navigating life's challenges. I specialize in parenting issues and family communication, with a strong focus on enhancing overall family happiness. My goal as a therapist is to inspire change and empower people to identify solutions that improve their ability to function and foster meaningful, lasting connections with others.
I have extensive experience working with a wide range of issues, but my true passion lies in helping older teens, young adults, and individuals navigating life's challenges. I specialize in parenting issues and family communication, with a strong focus on enhancing overall family happiness. My goal as a therapist is to inspire change and empower people to identify solutions that improve their ability to function and foster meaningful, lasting connections with others.
I also support people living with OCD, anxiety, panic, and depression, using evidence-based approaches like ERP, CBT, and ACT.
Life can feel really heavy at times. Whether you're carrying unresolved trauma, stuck in cycles of anxiety or panic, or trying to adjust to the huge life shift of becoming a parent, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to sit with you in the overwhelm and move toward a life that feels more like your own again.
I also support people living with OCD, anxiety, panic, and depression, using evidence-based approaches like ERP, CBT, and ACT.
Life can feel really heavy at times. Whether you're carrying unresolved trauma, stuck in cycles of anxiety or panic, or trying to adjust to the huge life shift of becoming a parent, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to sit with you in the overwhelm and move toward a life that feels more like your own again.
Hi there! I work with children, couples, and families who are looking for more peace, understanding, and connection. Whether you're facing challenges in your relationship, struggling with parenting, or working through complex family dynamics, I provide a supportive space along with practical tools to help you move forward.
I am especially passionate about working with neurodiverse children, teens, adults, and families. When working with children, I use a play-based, relational approach to help them express themselves, build emotional regulation skills, and develop confidence in who they are.
Hi there! I work with children, couples, and families who are looking for more peace, understanding, and connection. Whether you're facing challenges in your relationship, struggling with parenting, or working through complex family dynamics, I provide a supportive space along with practical tools to help you move forward.
I am especially passionate about working with neurodiverse children, teens, adults, and families. When working with children, I use a play-based, relational approach to help them express themselves, build emotional regulation skills, and develop confidence in who they are.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for the past 10 years and I worked with clients throughout the State of Indiana. I am a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), where I lived in Mongolia for 2 years. I work with young to middle-aged adults and specialize in stress, anxiety, depression, BPD, eating disorders, and relationship distress. I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Adventure Therapy (AT), and The Gottman Method.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for the past 10 years and I worked with clients throughout the State of Indiana. I am a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), where I lived in Mongolia for 2 years. I work with young to middle-aged adults and specialize in stress, anxiety, depression, BPD, eating disorders, and relationship distress. I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Adventure Therapy (AT), and The Gottman Method.
My heart is to help individuals and families in need. I am passionate about helping the broken, the lonely, and those in pain. I believe in a person-first approach in which we work together to help address needs and solve problems.
My heart is to help individuals and families in need. I am passionate about helping the broken, the lonely, and those in pain. I believe in a person-first approach in which we work together to help address needs and solve problems.
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In therapy, I like to start by building a foundation, so you'll feel comfortable sharing your obsessions, triggers, and compulsions.
This training enables us to help you manage the distress caused by your obsessions and practice resisting compulsions when uncomfortable thoughts arise. When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues based on your preference and availability.
In therapy, I like to start by building a foundation, so you'll feel comfortable sharing your obsessions, triggers, and compulsions.
This training enables us to help you manage the distress caused by your obsessions and practice resisting compulsions when uncomfortable thoughts arise. When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues based on your preference and availability.
If your mind won’t slow down—replaying things or jumping to worst-case scenarios—you’re not alone. I help people with anxiety, overthinking, and intrusive thoughts step out of those loops and get back to living your life. I am currently accepting clients in Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, and Georgia.
If your mind won’t slow down—replaying things or jumping to worst-case scenarios—you’re not alone. I help people with anxiety, overthinking, and intrusive thoughts step out of those loops and get back to living your life. I am currently accepting clients in Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, and Georgia.
I have particular experience and knowledge around OCD and anxiety disorders, but have worked with many presentations in many contexts.
Being alive is no easy thing. Internal and external circumstances can make existence very trying, but I believe in the perseverance of the human spirit. It's my job is to create a holding environment where we can tap into that. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach and draw on my clinical experience working in a variety of settings to apply interventions in a way that honors your entire context.
I operate under the assumption that you know yourself best, but I'm here to offer my knowledge and care as rudders to collaboratively arrive at a place of hope. As Joe Strummer once said, "People can change anything they want to."
I have particular experience and knowledge around OCD and anxiety disorders, but have worked with many presentations in many contexts.
Being alive is no easy thing. Internal and external circumstances can make existence very trying, but I believe in the perseverance of the human spirit. It's my job is to create a holding environment where we can tap into that. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach and draw on my clinical experience working in a variety of settings to apply interventions in a way that honors your entire context.
I operate under the assumption that you know yourself best, but I'm here to offer my knowledge and care as rudders to collaboratively arrive at a place of hope. As Joe Strummer once said, "People can change anything they want to."
At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD.
When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues – this will depend on your preferences. We’ll work to get to know you and 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.
At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD.
When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues – this will depend on your preferences. We’ll work to get to know you and 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.
I particularly enjoy helping individuals overcome anxiety, perfectionism in academics, sports, or their career, and those struggling the OCD.
Life comes with so many emotions. Some days we experience joy and happiness. Other days we are stuck in a loop of anxiety, apathy, or grief. Even though we all wish it did, life doesn’t come with a clear roadmap towards happiness, success, or contentment. I love helping kids, adolescents, adults, and couples forge their own path towards happiness, whatever that looks like for them and individually tailor therapy so each client can reach their goals and grow toward a happy and balanced life.
I particularly enjoy helping individuals overcome anxiety, perfectionism in academics, sports, or their career, and those struggling the OCD.
Life comes with so many emotions. Some days we experience joy and happiness. Other days we are stuck in a loop of anxiety, apathy, or grief. Even though we all wish it did, life doesn’t come with a clear roadmap towards happiness, success, or contentment. I love helping kids, adolescents, adults, and couples forge their own path towards happiness, whatever that looks like for them and individually tailor therapy so each client can reach their goals and grow toward a happy and balanced life.
I believe that every individual has a narrative of self and longs to find meaning, belonging and connection with others. I purpose to develop strong client relationships and to pursue safety for the client in therapy. I seek to understand and help the client to clarify their values, set healthy boundaries, and to become more balanced in all spheres of life.
I believe that every individual has a narrative of self and longs to find meaning, belonging and connection with others. I purpose to develop strong client relationships and to pursue safety for the client in therapy. I seek to understand and help the client to clarify their values, set healthy boundaries, and to become more balanced in all spheres of life.
Are you struggling with communicating your thoughts, feelings, and emotions without feeling judged or dismissed? Sometimes our worries about what our parents, friends, and loved ones think can affect our mood and even the way we see ourselves. Getting others to see your point of view can feel impossible and isolating. That's where I come in! Clients often come to me to learn healthy ways to express their individual needs, set healthy boundaries, and improve relationships within their family. From parent-child relationships to the relationship with your self, all are welcome in my office.
Are you struggling with communicating your thoughts, feelings, and emotions without feeling judged or dismissed? Sometimes our worries about what our parents, friends, and loved ones think can affect our mood and even the way we see ourselves. Getting others to see your point of view can feel impossible and isolating. That's where I come in! Clients often come to me to learn healthy ways to express their individual needs, set healthy boundaries, and improve relationships within their family. From parent-child relationships to the relationship with your self, all are welcome in my office.
It is amazing observing the improvements clients can feel in their anxiety as we work through their core fears and frustrating obsessions/ compulsions.
Being able to sit in the room and be present with whoever is sitting across from me is something I am incredibly passionate about. Being able to work with a wide variety of ages, personalities, and mental health diagnoses only makes my job that much more interesting and engaging for me. I don't think I'm able to name 'my ideal client' because I don't think I have one. I want to be able to help whoever I can with any and all of the strategies and tools that we can come up with together, in the room. It's all about showing up however each and every one of my clients' needs me to show up.
It is amazing observing the improvements clients can feel in their anxiety as we work through their core fears and frustrating obsessions/ compulsions.
Being able to sit in the room and be present with whoever is sitting across from me is something I am incredibly passionate about. Being able to work with a wide variety of ages, personalities, and mental health diagnoses only makes my job that much more interesting and engaging for me. I don't think I'm able to name 'my ideal client' because I don't think I have one. I want to be able to help whoever I can with any and all of the strategies and tools that we can come up with together, in the room. It's all about showing up however each and every one of my clients' needs me to show up.
I offer specialized treatment tailored to neurodivergent individuals with ADHD, anxiety, autism, and OCD, and those within the LGBTQ community.
Many of the adults I work with across Indiana, Florida, Chicago, and Northern Virginia appear capable and accomplished on the outside but feel privately overwhelmed. Some were recently diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood; others are questioning whether years of anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt have masked neurodivergence. You may be juggling a demanding career while struggling with executive dysfunction, chronic procrastination, emotional intensity, or the quiet shame of feeling “behind” despite working twice as hard.
I offer specialized treatment tailored to neurodivergent individuals with ADHD, anxiety, autism, and OCD, and those within the LGBTQ community.
Many of the adults I work with across Indiana, Florida, Chicago, and Northern Virginia appear capable and accomplished on the outside but feel privately overwhelmed. Some were recently diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood; others are questioning whether years of anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt have masked neurodivergence. You may be juggling a demanding career while struggling with executive dysfunction, chronic procrastination, emotional intensity, or the quiet shame of feeling “behind” despite working twice as hard.
My clinical work focuses on issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, hoarding, and the everyday stressors that life can bring.
I began my career with children and families, gaining insight into how relationships shape emotional health. My focus grew to include complex issues like OCD and hoarding. I use evidence-based methods and offer a structured, empathetic approach to help clients manage intrusive thoughts and make meaningful progress.
My clinical work focuses on issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, hoarding, and the everyday stressors that life can bring.
I began my career with children and families, gaining insight into how relationships shape emotional health. My focus grew to include complex issues like OCD and hoarding. I use evidence-based methods and offer a structured, empathetic approach to help clients manage intrusive thoughts and make meaningful progress.
I decided to specialize in OCD because I am passionate about providing quality, evidence-based treatment.
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 get to know you and create a personalized 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.
I decided to specialize in OCD because I am passionate about providing quality, evidence-based treatment.
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 get to know you and create a personalized 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.
I specialize in working with anxiety, OCD, depression and trauma.
I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, and OCD, and I have a particular interest in complex and dissociative experiences. I strive to meet each client where they are, honoring their unique history and strengths, while exploring approaches to thinking, coping, and understanding.
I specialize in working with anxiety, OCD, depression and trauma.
I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, and OCD, and I have a particular interest in complex and dissociative experiences. I strive to meet each client where they are, honoring their unique history and strengths, while exploring approaches to thinking, coping, and understanding.
Difficulty managing your child's behaviors at home, school, or community? Is your child angry, irritable, or moody? Constant phone calls about their behavior? Don't know where to turn for help? If YES to any of these, we hope you will take a moment to consider working with us. We know the stress can leave you reeling and exhausted! Now, take a second to imagine being less worried and less stressed about your child...We would love to help make that vision a reality for you.
Difficulty managing your child's behaviors at home, school, or community? Is your child angry, irritable, or moody? Constant phone calls about their behavior? Don't know where to turn for help? If YES to any of these, we hope you will take a moment to consider working with us. We know the stress can leave you reeling and exhausted! Now, take a second to imagine being less worried and less stressed about your child...We would love to help make that vision a reality for you.
Melissa Atlas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC, MATS
Indianapolis, IN 46237
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Do you wish that your brain came with an owner's manual? Have your compulsive habits made a mess of your health and your relationships? Does a difficult past keep intruding on your present? I am here to help! My clients start counseling because they feel stuck in patterns of harmful behaviors and negative thinking. They can see where they want to go in life, they just can't seem to make the lasting changes that would allow them to get there. Frequently, they describe feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, unsure that things can ever really improve. Let me help you get unstuck!
Do you wish that your brain came with an owner's manual? Have your compulsive habits made a mess of your health and your relationships? Does a difficult past keep intruding on your present? I am here to help! My clients start counseling because they feel stuck in patterns of harmful behaviors and negative thinking. They can see where they want to go in life, they just can't seem to make the lasting changes that would allow them to get there. Frequently, they describe feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, unsure that things can ever really improve. Let me help you get unstuck!
I work with various individuals, including those who struggle with low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, OCD/perfectionism, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, addiction, and complex trauma.
Are you or a loved one challenged by anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues? Are you missing a sense of peace, joy, or fulfillment in your life? I am here to help you. I am passionate about accompanying those who struggle to see their unique worth and value. I like to help clients work to understand and resolve the deeper roots of their symptoms. I believe each person has the capacity to grow towards true freedom, peace, and joy. I believe that our suffering can bring about an even greater healing. I work at a Christ-centered practice in Indianapolis. I want to help you flourish in all aspects of your life.
I work with various individuals, including those who struggle with low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, OCD/perfectionism, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, addiction, and complex trauma.
Are you or a loved one challenged by anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues? Are you missing a sense of peace, joy, or fulfillment in your life? I am here to help you. I am passionate about accompanying those who struggle to see their unique worth and value. I like to help clients work to understand and resolve the deeper roots of their symptoms. I believe each person has the capacity to grow towards true freedom, peace, and joy. I believe that our suffering can bring about an even greater healing. I work at a Christ-centered practice in Indianapolis. I want to help you flourish in all aspects of your life.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.