Joel Velazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Esq
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OCD doesn’t just create anxiety — it hijacks your body. Intrusive thoughts attach to what matters most to you, triggering intense physical reactions that feel urgent and dangerous. You may feel stuck checking, analyzing, seeking certainty, or trying to think your way out of anxiety, only to feel more exhausted and trapped over time. The problem isn’t a lack of insight — it’s a nervous system caught in a threat loop that keeps pulling you back in.
I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, anxiety disorders, phobias, trichotillomania, skin picking, and other body-focused repetitive behaviors. My approach is body-based and experiential, working directly with urges, sensations, and physiological activation — not endless thought analysis or reassurance.
I trained at the National Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center, where I developed specialized expertise in treating anxiety-based conditions and BFRBs. Treatment is structured, active, and evidence-based. Telehealth available in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Bilingual services available in English and Spanish.
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- Individual Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
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Joel Velazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Esq
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Joel Velazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Esq
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Stress
Joel Velazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Esq
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Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
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- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Joel Velazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Esq
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Joel Velazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Esq
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