Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Merrillville, IN
I use evidence-based treatments to help women with Depression and Anxiety (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Exposure and Response Prevention), and Trauma (Prolonged Exposure).
As a clinical social worker specializing in women's mental health, I provide a safe, supportive space for women navigating the emotional challenges of pregnancy, the postpartum period, and motherhood. My work is rooted in a deep understanding of the unique transitions women face, from the joys and complexities of new parenthood to the heartbreak of pregnancy and infant loss.
Whether you're adjusting to life with a new baby, coping with anxiety or depression, or grieving a loss, I'm here to walk alongside you with empathy, expertise, and care.
I use evidence-based treatments to help women with Depression and Anxiety (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Exposure and Response Prevention), and Trauma (Prolonged Exposure).
As a clinical social worker specializing in women's mental health, I provide a safe, supportive space for women navigating the emotional challenges of pregnancy, the postpartum period, and motherhood. My work is rooted in a deep understanding of the unique transitions women face, from the joys and complexities of new parenthood to the heartbreak of pregnancy and infant loss.
Whether you're adjusting to life with a new baby, coping with anxiety or depression, or grieving a loss, I'm here to walk alongside you with empathy, expertise, and care.
My practice is made up of primarily adults. I enjoy working with individuals as well as couples. My primary goal for treatment is to provide a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where my client's feel open and comfortable processing issues in their lives and improving mood or anxiety symptoms. I have experience working with a variety of diagnostic issues including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, bipolar, addiction issues, marital discord, adjustment problems and ADHD. In addition, I also offer psychological testing services to clarify diagnoses, direct treatment and provide assessment and recommendations for treatment.
My practice is made up of primarily adults. I enjoy working with individuals as well as couples. My primary goal for treatment is to provide a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where my client's feel open and comfortable processing issues in their lives and improving mood or anxiety symptoms. I have experience working with a variety of diagnostic issues including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, bipolar, addiction issues, marital discord, adjustment problems and ADHD. In addition, I also offer psychological testing services to clarify diagnoses, direct treatment and provide assessment and recommendations for treatment.
My name is Randy. I have in the field for 40 years. I do this work because it is fulfilling to me. I graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis with a masters degree in counseling psychology. I work with mostly adults. This could range from 18-99 years of age. I also do couples counseling frequently. A typical diagnosis for me is depression , anxiety or post traumatic stress disorder. I feel I am a very good listener and will strive to demonstrate that to any client.
My name is Randy. I have in the field for 40 years. I do this work because it is fulfilling to me. I graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis with a masters degree in counseling psychology. I work with mostly adults. This could range from 18-99 years of age. I also do couples counseling frequently. A typical diagnosis for me is depression , anxiety or post traumatic stress disorder. I feel I am a very good listener and will strive to demonstrate that to any client.
Claude Ann Poupolos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCAC, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
Managing past experiences of pain and difficulties and/or current issues of trauma (family, relationships, employment etc.) can render one with feelings of helplessness and/or hopeless for tomorrow, this can be devastating. I believe having someone to address these concerns with in a confidential, nonjudgmental, manner can change one's life dramatically for the better. It is important to me to help my client gain insight and the tools to improve their life. My focus throughout our work together is to assure my client they are not alone in their struggle and they can heal, feel whole, and begin to experience a more fulfilled life.
Managing past experiences of pain and difficulties and/or current issues of trauma (family, relationships, employment etc.) can render one with feelings of helplessness and/or hopeless for tomorrow, this can be devastating. I believe having someone to address these concerns with in a confidential, nonjudgmental, manner can change one's life dramatically for the better. It is important to me to help my client gain insight and the tools to improve their life. My focus throughout our work together is to assure my client they are not alone in their struggle and they can heal, feel whole, and begin to experience a more fulfilled life.
Hi, I’m Lisa (she/her), and I’m here to offer a warm, affirming, and non-judgmental space for healing and growth. Rooted in a feminist, eco-conscious, and LGBTQ+ inclusive perspective, I welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds with a multicultural lens. With an MS in Psychology from Purdue and a foundation in Addictions, Neuroscience, and Women’s Studies from IU, I specialize in supporting clients through mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, grief, substance use, and life transitions. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, MI, and REBT, I tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and empower you to thrive authentically.
Hi, I’m Lisa (she/her), and I’m here to offer a warm, affirming, and non-judgmental space for healing and growth. Rooted in a feminist, eco-conscious, and LGBTQ+ inclusive perspective, I welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds with a multicultural lens. With an MS in Psychology from Purdue and a foundation in Addictions, Neuroscience, and Women’s Studies from IU, I specialize in supporting clients through mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, grief, substance use, and life transitions. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, MI, and REBT, I tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and empower you to thrive authentically.
Michael Roman Maddox
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
My ideal clients are hardworking adults and couples, especially those in manufacturing, construction, maintenance, transportation, healthcare, and other demanding professions. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress/anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. I’m here to provide a practical, down-to-earth approach to help clients build resilience, improve communication, manage emotions, and create positive change so they can thrive at work, at home, and in their relationships.
My ideal clients are hardworking adults and couples, especially those in manufacturing, construction, maintenance, transportation, healthcare, and other demanding professions. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress/anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. I’m here to provide a practical, down-to-earth approach to help clients build resilience, improve communication, manage emotions, and create positive change so they can thrive at work, at home, and in their relationships.
Our Mission is to provide a wide range of social services that deliver information, resources, and opportunities to those who face challenges in life. Our expertise includes individual, family, and group therapy, as well as case management and other psychosocial assistance that promotes personal, interpersonal, and social functioning. Here, we are passionate about mental health and remain dedicated to serving individuals, families, and the community in nurturing safe, healthy, and long-term relationships.
Our Mission is to provide a wide range of social services that deliver information, resources, and opportunities to those who face challenges in life. Our expertise includes individual, family, and group therapy, as well as case management and other psychosocial assistance that promotes personal, interpersonal, and social functioning. Here, we are passionate about mental health and remain dedicated to serving individuals, families, and the community in nurturing safe, healthy, and long-term relationships.
Ideal client is an individual that is willing to be open and work on themselves wholeheartedly.
Ideal client is an individual that is willing to be open and work on themselves wholeheartedly.
Depression, bipolar illness, schizophrenia, PTSD, anger, grief, loss, OCD, hoarding, and various forms of addiction and abuse are all issues with which I have experience.
I view it as an honor and a privilege to work with those who have the personal courage it takes to make changes in their lives. At any age, we all have potential for growth and change. "Finding the good and building on that" is a philosophy I strongly embrace. I see it as my job to listen carefully to you and then partner with you to help reach your identified goals. Together we can work toward your self-empowerment, rediscover your capacity to make peace with the past, live well in the present, and create the future you desire.
Depression, bipolar illness, schizophrenia, PTSD, anger, grief, loss, OCD, hoarding, and various forms of addiction and abuse are all issues with which I have experience.
I view it as an honor and a privilege to work with those who have the personal courage it takes to make changes in their lives. At any age, we all have potential for growth and change. "Finding the good and building on that" is a philosophy I strongly embrace. I see it as my job to listen carefully to you and then partner with you to help reach your identified goals. Together we can work toward your self-empowerment, rediscover your capacity to make peace with the past, live well in the present, and create the future you desire.
Jermaine Anthony
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRADC, DOT-SAP, LASOP
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. As a therapist, I’m here to provide guidance on the elements of your life that maybe creating discomfort for you at this time.
If you’re experiencing anxiety, trauma, SUD, depression, marital and/or other social related stressors my objective is to assist you in understanding how to cope and develop a plan of action.
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. As a therapist, I’m here to provide guidance on the elements of your life that maybe creating discomfort for you at this time.
If you’re experiencing anxiety, trauma, SUD, depression, marital and/or other social related stressors my objective is to assist you in understanding how to cope and develop a plan of action.
I am a licensed clinical therapist offering virtual therapy for adults across Indiana. I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and challenges with self-esteem.
You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck in self-doubt, or struggling to create the kind of life and relationships you want. Therapy is a space where we can begin to make sense of these experiences and work toward meaningful change.
I am a licensed clinical therapist offering virtual therapy for adults across Indiana. I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and challenges with self-esteem.
You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck in self-doubt, or struggling to create the kind of life and relationships you want. Therapy is a space where we can begin to make sense of these experiences and work toward meaningful change.
It takes courage to move toward making changes in each of our lives. As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and interactive feedback to help my clients address current challenges and long-standing issues. My sensitivity and compassion, helps bring resolution to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. With an integration of various methods, I draw from multiple styles and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual client. Working together each client and I can build on the individuals strengths and work towards achieving their goals.
It takes courage to move toward making changes in each of our lives. As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and interactive feedback to help my clients address current challenges and long-standing issues. My sensitivity and compassion, helps bring resolution to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. With an integration of various methods, I draw from multiple styles and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual client. Working together each client and I can build on the individuals strengths and work towards achieving their goals.
Hi, I’m a therapist for every life stage. This isn’t about becoming a “new you.” It’s about finding yourself again, with more compassion and support than ever before.
Together, we focus on: Reclaiming identity beyond motherhood, Making space for all emotional parts of you, Building a sustainable support system that actually supports you, Navigating postpartum transitions with more steadiness and self-trust.
You don’t have to do this alone, or figure out which version of you is “supposed” to lead.
We’ll get to know them all.
Hi, I’m a therapist for every life stage. This isn’t about becoming a “new you.” It’s about finding yourself again, with more compassion and support than ever before.
Together, we focus on: Reclaiming identity beyond motherhood, Making space for all emotional parts of you, Building a sustainable support system that actually supports you, Navigating postpartum transitions with more steadiness and self-trust.
You don’t have to do this alone, or figure out which version of you is “supposed” to lead.
We’ll get to know them all.
I provide SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) treatementfor anxiety/ OCD in children and adolescents.
Have you noticed that your child isn’t responding when spoken to, or isn’t initiating speech, despite having the ability to speak? Are you receiving school reports that your child’s behaviors are out of control? Is your preschooler being threatened with expulsion?
I provide SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) treatementfor anxiety/ OCD in children and adolescents.
Have you noticed that your child isn’t responding when spoken to, or isn’t initiating speech, despite having the ability to speak? Are you receiving school reports that your child’s behaviors are out of control? Is your preschooler being threatened with expulsion?
I believe there is a light at the end of everyone's tunnel, some people just have longer tunnels. My role is to work with you and remind you of the tools that you have in your toolbox so you can find the light within your tunnel. I have over 10 years of experience working with teens, adolescents, couples, and families who have experienced a myriad of life stressors and disorders. From anxiety, depression, conduct disorder, ODD, relational and marriage issues, substance use, trauma, and phase of life issues, I am able to help. This journey we call life can feel like a lot, but nothing is impossible with the right tools.
I believe there is a light at the end of everyone's tunnel, some people just have longer tunnels. My role is to work with you and remind you of the tools that you have in your toolbox so you can find the light within your tunnel. I have over 10 years of experience working with teens, adolescents, couples, and families who have experienced a myriad of life stressors and disorders. From anxiety, depression, conduct disorder, ODD, relational and marriage issues, substance use, trauma, and phase of life issues, I am able to help. This journey we call life can feel like a lot, but nothing is impossible with the right tools.
Pathway Forensic Services, Inc
Sex Offender Treatment Provider, CSAYC, LSOE, LSOTP
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
We provide treatment to court-mandated and non-mandated adolescents, adults, and elderly clients seeking to understand and address sexually maladaptive behavior. Clients often aim to reduce the risk of reoffending, develop healthy coping skills, improve relationships, and work toward accountability, personal growth, and long-term behavioral change.
We provide treatment to court-mandated and non-mandated adolescents, adults, and elderly clients seeking to understand and address sexually maladaptive behavior. Clients often aim to reduce the risk of reoffending, develop healthy coping skills, improve relationships, and work toward accountability, personal growth, and long-term behavioral change.
My ideal client wants a safe, comfortable space to feel heard and understood. Maybe they’re walking through a difficult season, feeling stuck, or trying to reconnect with who they are. They want to gain self-awareness, build confidence, and understand their values so they can live with more meaning and purpose. Whether they’re navigating anxiety, burnout, faith questions, or life transitions, they’re ready to explore how therapy can help.
My ideal client wants a safe, comfortable space to feel heard and understood. Maybe they’re walking through a difficult season, feeling stuck, or trying to reconnect with who they are. They want to gain self-awareness, build confidence, and understand their values so they can live with more meaning and purpose. Whether they’re navigating anxiety, burnout, faith questions, or life transitions, they’re ready to explore how therapy can help.
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.
Life is about the journey, not getting to the station. Take charge of yourself and live your life. Make it a masterpiece. In the past 27 years, I have worked in community mental health, inpatient and outpatient settings, corrections and private practice. I specialize in trauma work, EMDR, gender issues, addictions, mood and personality disorders. We are stronger than we believe we can be. Together we will discover that strength.
Life is about the journey, not getting to the station. Take charge of yourself and live your life. Make it a masterpiece. In the past 27 years, I have worked in community mental health, inpatient and outpatient settings, corrections and private practice. I specialize in trauma work, EMDR, gender issues, addictions, mood and personality disorders. We are stronger than we believe we can be. Together we will discover that strength.
Over the years and after receiving thousands of initial calls and emails from clients, it is clear that many are unsure of what they need or where to go. We find great pleasure in helping clients navigate this process. As a group practice we are able to provide services for a variety of needs: anxiety, addictions, pain management, depression, relationship issues, psychological testing, individual, life transitions and even helping clients who just want to live their best life! We stand out in our efforts to make this process as smooth as possible. Many providers boast about their training in a particular treatment approach (and this is important) but research suggests that the interventions are only part of the story. The fit between client and clinician, the wellbeing of the clinician, the ease of access and the experience of the treatment process matter as much, and sometimes more, than the particular treatment model used. Pillars of Wellness was founded with the hope of ensuring an ideal client-clinician fit and providing both clients and clinicians with a positive experience. We let our clinicians excel at their craft by giving them the space to create their ideal practice.
Over the years and after receiving thousands of initial calls and emails from clients, it is clear that many are unsure of what they need or where to go. We find great pleasure in helping clients navigate this process. As a group practice we are able to provide services for a variety of needs: anxiety, addictions, pain management, depression, relationship issues, psychological testing, individual, life transitions and even helping clients who just want to live their best life! We stand out in our efforts to make this process as smooth as possible. Many providers boast about their training in a particular treatment approach (and this is important) but research suggests that the interventions are only part of the story. The fit between client and clinician, the wellbeing of the clinician, the ease of access and the experience of the treatment process matter as much, and sometimes more, than the particular treatment model used. Pillars of Wellness was founded with the hope of ensuring an ideal client-clinician fit and providing both clients and clinicians with a positive experience. We let our clinicians excel at their craft by giving them the space to create their ideal practice.
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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.