Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Portage, IN
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and I earned my Psy.D. from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2008. My graduate training focused on the treatment of health and trauma, and to this day, I remain passionate about helping others work through the emotional and interpersonal effects of psychological trauma, depression, anxiety and loss. It takes strength and courage to come to therapy and I respect and supprort each client, never forgetting how difficult that first step can often be.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and I earned my Psy.D. from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2008. My graduate training focused on the treatment of health and trauma, and to this day, I remain passionate about helping others work through the emotional and interpersonal effects of psychological trauma, depression, anxiety and loss. It takes strength and courage to come to therapy and I respect and supprort each client, never forgetting how difficult that first step can often be.
I am passionate about empowering children, adolescents and adults to overcome the many struggles of life that may be impeding their personal success. My goal is to create a safe and accepting environment using a client-centered approach so that all clients are given the opportunity to explore, understand, and cope with life’s challenges, events, and relationships. I especially love working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and I have worked extensively with adolescents in an educational setting as well as individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and significant stress.
I am passionate about empowering children, adolescents and adults to overcome the many struggles of life that may be impeding their personal success. My goal is to create a safe and accepting environment using a client-centered approach so that all clients are given the opportunity to explore, understand, and cope with life’s challenges, events, and relationships. I especially love working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and I have worked extensively with adolescents in an educational setting as well as individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and significant stress.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience, I offer a compassionate, supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and fully focus on yourself. Dually licensed in Indiana and Illinois, I work with clients to create meaningful routines and environments that nurture self-care, growth, and healing. Together, we explore what joy looks like for you—on your own terms—and uncover new perspectives on your strengths and resilience.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience, I offer a compassionate, supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and fully focus on yourself. Dually licensed in Indiana and Illinois, I work with clients to create meaningful routines and environments that nurture self-care, growth, and healing. Together, we explore what joy looks like for you—on your own terms—and uncover new perspectives on your strengths and resilience.
My passion is to help guide children, adolescents and adults during times of hopelessness and fear. I believe that your past does not determine your future. My practice emphasizes providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions proven to be effective and is facilitated in a safe, caring, confidential and non-judgmental environment. Over a decade of experience in mental health has embraced my passion in helping adolescents and adults heal. I have extensive training treating clients who experience a variety of distressing symptoms related to; PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder, Grief and Loss, Divorce-Related Issues, Stress and Anger Management, Codependency and many more.
My passion is to help guide children, adolescents and adults during times of hopelessness and fear. I believe that your past does not determine your future. My practice emphasizes providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions proven to be effective and is facilitated in a safe, caring, confidential and non-judgmental environment. Over a decade of experience in mental health has embraced my passion in helping adolescents and adults heal. I have extensive training treating clients who experience a variety of distressing symptoms related to; PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder, Grief and Loss, Divorce-Related Issues, Stress and Anger Management, Codependency and many more.
My ideal client is a child, person, or family who is ready for change. Due to my play therapy training, it is also important for the client to be willing to participate in hands on activities in addition to traditional talk therapy.
My ideal client is a child, person, or family who is ready for change. Due to my play therapy training, it is also important for the client to be willing to participate in hands on activities in addition to traditional talk therapy.
I am available to new clients at this time. Do you want to feel whole again, at peace in yourself and your relationships? I will help you recover the healthy, happy you, your true self. I will listen to you with concern, engage with you, help you uncover your deep wounds and express the pain they have left in you. I will help you find your inner goodness and strength, challenge you when necessary, and always encourage and support you. I will dedicate every bit of wisdom, knowledge and experience I have and give you the tools and guidance to take you toward your healing and wholeness, to live your transformed life.
I am available to new clients at this time. Do you want to feel whole again, at peace in yourself and your relationships? I will help you recover the healthy, happy you, your true self. I will listen to you with concern, engage with you, help you uncover your deep wounds and express the pain they have left in you. I will help you find your inner goodness and strength, challenge you when necessary, and always encourage and support you. I will dedicate every bit of wisdom, knowledge and experience I have and give you the tools and guidance to take you toward your healing and wholeness, to live your transformed life.
"Have you come to a point in your life where you know things need to change but you are not sure how to make that happen? I can help you through a process of change and guide you to a more satisyfying peaceful way of living. I offer a warm safe enviroment where you can take the time and energy to only focus on yourself.
"Have you come to a point in your life where you know things need to change but you are not sure how to make that happen? I can help you through a process of change and guide you to a more satisyfying peaceful way of living. I offer a warm safe enviroment where you can take the time and energy to only focus on yourself.
Jason has worked alongside his clients as they deal with the complexities of life’s challenges, including attention and emotional or behavior issues in children, the struggles of identity and maturity of adolescence, and the myriad of issues facing adults, such as relationship and communication issues, addiction, anxiety, and depression.
Jason has worked alongside his clients as they deal with the complexities of life’s challenges, including attention and emotional or behavior issues in children, the struggles of identity and maturity of adolescence, and the myriad of issues facing adults, such as relationship and communication issues, addiction, anxiety, and depression.
I specialize in treating adults dealing with anxiety, trauma, life adjustment issues such as divorce and grief, substance use disorders, and depression. I am very passionate about helping people and empowering individuals and families to make positive changes in their lives. I value the importance of a safe, trusting, and strong therapeutic relationship and environment. I have experience treating a variety of mental and behavioral health issues in addition to what I specialize in.
I specialize in treating adults dealing with anxiety, trauma, life adjustment issues such as divorce and grief, substance use disorders, and depression. I am very passionate about helping people and empowering individuals and families to make positive changes in their lives. I value the importance of a safe, trusting, and strong therapeutic relationship and environment. I have experience treating a variety of mental and behavioral health issues in addition to what I specialize in.
I am currently not taking clients after 2:30pm. I have been working with individuals, couples, children and families as a therapist since 2002. With a welcoming approach, I am able to offer fresh insights that can improve your relationships and behavior. I am able to help identify patterns, generate solutions, and minimize shame.
I am currently not taking clients after 2:30pm. I have been working with individuals, couples, children and families as a therapist since 2002. With a welcoming approach, I am able to offer fresh insights that can improve your relationships and behavior. I am able to help identify patterns, generate solutions, and minimize shame.
I am an individual and couples therapist—and an AASECT-certified sex therapist. I understand that talking about sex and relationships can feel vulnerable, so I work to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space from the start. My style is warm, straightforward, and grounded in current research, and I partner with clients to build on their strengths and move toward the changes they’re seeking. I work with people who have a wide range of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, and healing from trauma and its effects.
I am an individual and couples therapist—and an AASECT-certified sex therapist. I understand that talking about sex and relationships can feel vulnerable, so I work to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space from the start. My style is warm, straightforward, and grounded in current research, and I partner with clients to build on their strengths and move toward the changes they’re seeking. I work with people who have a wide range of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, and healing from trauma and its effects.
Caitlyn Zappetillo
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with adults from all walks of life, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community. My door is open to anyone and everyone, whether you're adjusting to a life change or navigating chronic mental illness. I am particularly passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma.
My goal is to meet you where you are and create a safe, judgment-free space for us to build a strong therapeutic relationship. I'm a firm believer that the therapeutic relationship is the key to helping you achieve your goals in therapy, and I'm here to be a partner in your healing journey.
I love working with adults from all walks of life, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community. My door is open to anyone and everyone, whether you're adjusting to a life change or navigating chronic mental illness. I am particularly passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma.
My goal is to meet you where you are and create a safe, judgment-free space for us to build a strong therapeutic relationship. I'm a firm believer that the therapeutic relationship is the key to helping you achieve your goals in therapy, and I'm here to be a partner in your healing journey.
These are neuroscience based therapies that create new neural pathways in the brain for rapid recovery from stress, anxiety, OCD or trauma.
Do you struggle with feeling chronically stressed out, depressed or angry? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to do list? Do you find yourself just going through the motions and wondering if you should feel happier? Do you feel like your life is spiraling out of control? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed out and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, families and lives. Pushing away your needs, staying stuck repeating the same old patterns can lead to long-term issues for your mind, soul and body. It really shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
These are neuroscience based therapies that create new neural pathways in the brain for rapid recovery from stress, anxiety, OCD or trauma.
Do you struggle with feeling chronically stressed out, depressed or angry? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to do list? Do you find yourself just going through the motions and wondering if you should feel happier? Do you feel like your life is spiraling out of control? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed out and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, families and lives. Pushing away your needs, staying stuck repeating the same old patterns can lead to long-term issues for your mind, soul and body. It really shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
I have over 25 years of practice with clients experiencing problems with blended families, LGBTQ+ relationships, intergenerational issues, self-esteem and personal growth, conflict management, couples communication and intimacy concerns, divorce, parental coaching, addiction and recovery, and the management of grief and loss. I have a special focus on working with LGBTQ+ clients. I work with clients who have been experiencing emotional issues (depression, anxiety, compulsion) and trouble coping with life transitions.
I have over 25 years of practice with clients experiencing problems with blended families, LGBTQ+ relationships, intergenerational issues, self-esteem and personal growth, conflict management, couples communication and intimacy concerns, divorce, parental coaching, addiction and recovery, and the management of grief and loss. I have a special focus on working with LGBTQ+ clients. I work with clients who have been experiencing emotional issues (depression, anxiety, compulsion) and trouble coping with life transitions.
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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 take a balanced approach to treating OCD, combining compassion with accountability.
We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. 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.
I take a balanced approach to treating OCD, combining compassion with accountability.
We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. 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.
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.
I specialize in treating individuals who are struggling with various presentations of OCD, as well as survivors of trauma, and specifically religious trauma.
I have experience and training working with several presentations of OCD, as well as utilizing interventions such as ERP and I-CBT to reduce the distress that comes with intrusive thoughts, and decrease compulsive behaviors. I also support clients in correcting emotional experiences affected by religious stress and trauma through various cognitive therapies.
I specialize in treating individuals who are struggling with various presentations of OCD, as well as survivors of trauma, and specifically religious trauma.
I have experience and training working with several presentations of OCD, as well as utilizing interventions such as ERP and I-CBT to reduce the distress that comes with intrusive thoughts, and decrease compulsive behaviors. I also support clients in correcting emotional experiences affected by religious stress and trauma through various cognitive therapies.
I specialize in OCD because I believe individuals can find freedom from their mental, emotional, and physical anguish and achieve healing and peace.
We have received intensive training in ERP (Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy)— 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 preference and availability.
I specialize in OCD because I believe individuals can find freedom from their mental, emotional, and physical anguish and achieve healing and peace.
We have received intensive training in ERP (Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy)— 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 preference and availability.
On the outside everything looks ok! Your child or teen is attending school and is maybe even one of the popular kids. They play sports or are involved in an extracurricular activity they were once really passionate about. However, something’s changed. Perhaps they’ve even had a very scary or life-threatening experience. Behind closed doors, your child is really starting to struggle. The stress associated with appearing perfect on the outside is causing internal dilemmas that can lead to anxiety or depression. Developing a healthy sense of self can lead to a positive impact not only on your child, but the rest of your family.
On the outside everything looks ok! Your child or teen is attending school and is maybe even one of the popular kids. They play sports or are involved in an extracurricular activity they were once really passionate about. However, something’s changed. Perhaps they’ve even had a very scary or life-threatening experience. Behind closed doors, your child is really starting to struggle. The stress associated with appearing perfect on the outside is causing internal dilemmas that can lead to anxiety or depression. Developing a healthy sense of self can lead to a positive impact not only on your child, but the rest of your family.
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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.