Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Hamilton, MI
If you're someone others rely on a high-achieving professional, a caregiver, or both you may find yourself quietly running on empty. Words like overwhelmed, over functioning, and at capacity may feel all too familiar. I offer a safe, supportive space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing.
If you're someone others rely on a high-achieving professional, a caregiver, or both you may find yourself quietly running on empty. Words like overwhelmed, over functioning, and at capacity may feel all too familiar. I offer a safe, supportive space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing.
Whether you experience generalized anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, or are simply a chronic worrier, I can help!
My goal is to help teen girls and women of all ages feel empowered and equipped to tackle their anxiety symptoms and live more abundant lives. While anxiety is my primary specialty, I also have a passion for grief counseling as well as clients seeking couples counseling or premarital counseling.
Whether you experience generalized anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, or are simply a chronic worrier, I can help!
My goal is to help teen girls and women of all ages feel empowered and equipped to tackle their anxiety symptoms and live more abundant lives. While anxiety is my primary specialty, I also have a passion for grief counseling as well as clients seeking couples counseling or premarital counseling.
Have you ever wished for a way to feel better and learn to manage your emotions or a way to a better future? I work with children and adolescents, and those who care for them. I have experience in the areas of stress reduction/coping, post-partum depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. With children, I treat trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and behavioral disorders such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I have also worked with PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) with children who have autism and are nonverbal.
Have you ever wished for a way to feel better and learn to manage your emotions or a way to a better future? I work with children and adolescents, and those who care for them. I have experience in the areas of stress reduction/coping, post-partum depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. With children, I treat trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and behavioral disorders such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I have also worked with PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) with children who have autism and are nonverbal.
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I specialize in treating anxiety-related disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) using evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Do you feel trapped by anxiety or intrusive thoughts? Are you exhausted from trying to manage it all alone? You want relief from the constant worry, fear, or mental and physical rituals that steal your time and energy. What you need is guidance that actually works and support that helps you break out of the cycle and feel more like yourself again. Your goal is to live with more confidence, freedom, and connection to what matters. You want a path forward that feels possible, hopeful, and truly life-changing.
I specialize in treating anxiety-related disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) using evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Do you feel trapped by anxiety or intrusive thoughts? Are you exhausted from trying to manage it all alone? You want relief from the constant worry, fear, or mental and physical rituals that steal your time and energy. What you need is guidance that actually works and support that helps you break out of the cycle and feel more like yourself again. Your goal is to live with more confidence, freedom, and connection to what matters. You want a path forward that feels possible, hopeful, and truly life-changing.
I specialize in OCD, anxiety, and trauma, using ERP, EMDR, and CBT to get under the patterns and actually shift them.
You're here because something isn't working, and you're tired of just surviving it. The intrusive thoughts that won't quiet down. The anxiety running in the background of every decision. The patterns you keep returning to even when you know better. You've tried to think your way out, push through, or wait it out, and it's still there. My clients are teens and adults across Michigan, ages 15 and up, who are ready to do good, focused work. Motivated, not perfect. Just willing.
I specialize in OCD, anxiety, and trauma, using ERP, EMDR, and CBT to get under the patterns and actually shift them.
You're here because something isn't working, and you're tired of just surviving it. The intrusive thoughts that won't quiet down. The anxiety running in the background of every decision. The patterns you keep returning to even when you know better. You've tried to think your way out, push through, or wait it out, and it's still there. My clients are teens and adults across Michigan, ages 15 and up, who are ready to do good, focused work. Motivated, not perfect. Just willing.
Your thoughts about food and wanting to change your body feel constant. Binge eating by the end of the night may feel inevitable. You continually compare your body to others and to the times when you were thinner. You have high expectations for yourself but feel like it's never good enough or that you are failing. Family members may be expressing concern for your well being, or maybe they have no idea how much you are struggling. Issues with binge eating, body hate, bulimia, or anorexia can feel like they're taking over your life.
Your thoughts about food and wanting to change your body feel constant. Binge eating by the end of the night may feel inevitable. You continually compare your body to others and to the times when you were thinner. You have high expectations for yourself but feel like it's never good enough or that you are failing. Family members may be expressing concern for your well being, or maybe they have no idea how much you are struggling. Issues with binge eating, body hate, bulimia, or anorexia can feel like they're taking over your life.
Nikole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Waitlist for new clients
I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, but my passion lies in supporting teens and young adults with OCD who are navigating faith-based or other shame-inducing fears.
Overcoming OCD or related disorders is difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. I am trained in two evidence-based therapies for OCD, as well as therapies for tic disorders and body focused repetitive behaviors. I also have lived experience with these conditions, so I understand them from the inside out.
I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, but my passion lies in supporting teens and young adults with OCD who are navigating faith-based or other shame-inducing fears.
Overcoming OCD or related disorders is difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. I am trained in two evidence-based therapies for OCD, as well as therapies for tic disorders and body focused repetitive behaviors. I also have lived experience with these conditions, so I understand them from the inside out.
We specialize in treating OCD and Trauma / PTSD, and we are pretty good at helping people who feel like they are losing hope.
We only use evidence-based treatments with our clients, which means we give you only the types of therapy that are backed by research and most likely to help you recover. We offer telehealth appointments any day of the week, any time of day. Additionally, we can work with you at an appointment pace that makes sense: weekly, daily, and everything in-between.
We specialize in treating OCD and Trauma / PTSD, and we are pretty good at helping people who feel like they are losing hope.
We only use evidence-based treatments with our clients, which means we give you only the types of therapy that are backed by research and most likely to help you recover. We offer telehealth appointments any day of the week, any time of day. Additionally, we can work with you at an appointment pace that makes sense: weekly, daily, and everything in-between.
My passions include working with teens and adults with anxiety, depression, career issues, OCD, family conflict, and romantic relationship issues.
Clients have expressed that my positivity and humor, mixed with realism and accountability, are helpful in the therapy process. Together we will build an authentic connection and get to the core of recurring problems. My approach to counseling helps clients identify and process their emotions at a deeper level, while collaborating on concrete, unique behavior changes to improve your life. In couples counseling, clients have described me as a "translator" helping each partner communicate their thoughts and feelings in a way that their partner can truly understand- while helping them build fluency in their own language.
My passions include working with teens and adults with anxiety, depression, career issues, OCD, family conflict, and romantic relationship issues.
Clients have expressed that my positivity and humor, mixed with realism and accountability, are helpful in the therapy process. Together we will build an authentic connection and get to the core of recurring problems. My approach to counseling helps clients identify and process their emotions at a deeper level, while collaborating on concrete, unique behavior changes to improve your life. In couples counseling, clients have described me as a "translator" helping each partner communicate their thoughts and feelings in a way that their partner can truly understand- while helping them build fluency in their own language.
As an empathetic and compassionate OCD therapist, I'll work with you to identify your goals for OCD treatment and use evidence-based skills to help you reach them.
When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues based on your preference and availability. We’ll take the time to get to know you and create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.
As an empathetic and compassionate OCD therapist, I'll work with you to identify your goals for OCD treatment and use evidence-based skills to help you reach them.
When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues based on your preference and availability. We’ll take the time to get to know you and create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.
As we journey through life, even in our most painful moments it can still feel like a huge risk to seek help from a new place. That is why I strive to provide a therapy experience for my clients that honors that risk. An experience where you are able to show up as your authentic self and work towards personal growth alongside someone who is attuned to your thoughts, feelings, and needs. Across my time, I have worked with a wide variety of adults in age and background often struggling with anxiety, depression, family of origin concerns, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
As we journey through life, even in our most painful moments it can still feel like a huge risk to seek help from a new place. That is why I strive to provide a therapy experience for my clients that honors that risk. An experience where you are able to show up as your authentic self and work towards personal growth alongside someone who is attuned to your thoughts, feelings, and needs. Across my time, I have worked with a wide variety of adults in age and background often struggling with anxiety, depression, family of origin concerns, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
You want help; whether that's with OCD, burnout, adverse religious experiences, anxiety, trauma, faith & doubt, or life changes.
You’re not alone. Together we can figure this out. We’ll look at those things keeping you stuck, to get you back to living the life you want. The sadness, grief, worry, disappointment, loneliness, shame, and anger, we can move through it. We’ll practice bravery and compassion. To help you discover your authentic, whole self.
You want help; whether that's with OCD, burnout, adverse religious experiences, anxiety, trauma, faith & doubt, or life changes.
You’re not alone. Together we can figure this out. We’ll look at those things keeping you stuck, to get you back to living the life you want. The sadness, grief, worry, disappointment, loneliness, shame, and anger, we can move through it. We’ll practice bravery and compassion. To help you discover your authentic, whole self.
Welcome! Seeking therapy can be an intimidating process. My goal is to help you find ease in this experience as you explore your past, present, and future. I can provide support as you reflect on your experiences, grow your self-esteem, find coping skills, and connect with your emotions. Whether you've been battling with mental health for years or in a phase of transition I am here to support you.
Welcome! Seeking therapy can be an intimidating process. My goal is to help you find ease in this experience as you explore your past, present, and future. I can provide support as you reflect on your experiences, grow your self-esteem, find coping skills, and connect with your emotions. Whether you've been battling with mental health for years or in a phase of transition I am here to support you.
For adults with OCD or anxiety, that loop is often a cycle of intrusive thoughts and "what-if" scenarios.
For those stuck in worry or repetitive habits, we work together to change how you respond to intrusive thoughts. Instead of fighting them, you'll learn to let them be there without letting them run your life. For couples, I help you slow down your cycle so you can shift out of conflict or distance and back into a secure connection.
For adults with OCD or anxiety, that loop is often a cycle of intrusive thoughts and "what-if" scenarios.
For those stuck in worry or repetitive habits, we work together to change how you respond to intrusive thoughts. Instead of fighting them, you'll learn to let them be there without letting them run your life. For couples, I help you slow down your cycle so you can shift out of conflict or distance and back into a secure connection.
I am passionate about working with people experiencing challenges with anxiety and/or OCD, working to give you the control back to live a life that is fulfilling instead of living out of fear.
I work with children, teens, and adults using evidence-based approaches for anxiety, OCD (ERP), grief, and trauma. I take a human-centered approach, honoring the identities that shape who you are and the systems you navigate, creating a space for healing and meaningful change.
I am passionate about working with people experiencing challenges with anxiety and/or OCD, working to give you the control back to live a life that is fulfilling instead of living out of fear.
I work with children, teens, and adults using evidence-based approaches for anxiety, OCD (ERP), grief, and trauma. I take a human-centered approach, honoring the identities that shape who you are and the systems you navigate, creating a space for healing and meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who strives to provide effective evidenced based treatments to individuals and family's struggling with anxiety disorders (specifically Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder).
I specialize in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) and other anxiety related disorders and have received extensive training in ER/XP (Exposure Response/Ritual Prevention) through the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA) at the University of Pennsylvania. I am also trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who strives to provide effective evidenced based treatments to individuals and family's struggling with anxiety disorders (specifically Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder).
I specialize in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) and other anxiety related disorders and have received extensive training in ER/XP (Exposure Response/Ritual Prevention) through the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA) at the University of Pennsylvania. I am also trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I work with adults living with anxiety and OCD, offering a space that is affirming and kind to all of you—including your identity as queer or trans.
At the heart of my practice is Contemplative Psychotherapy, a humanistic approach that integrates over two millennia of Buddhist wisdom with the clinical traditions of Western psychology. I use evidence-based methods like Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention. Sessions are conducted entirely online.
I work with adults living with anxiety and OCD, offering a space that is affirming and kind to all of you—including your identity as queer or trans.
At the heart of my practice is Contemplative Psychotherapy, a humanistic approach that integrates over two millennia of Buddhist wisdom with the clinical traditions of Western psychology. I use evidence-based methods like Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention. Sessions are conducted entirely online.
My experience includes working with adults experiencing: OCD, depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, relationship/family concerns, grief and loss, addiction issues, and life transitions.
If you feel ready to embrace positive change and transform old patterns, beliefs and behaviors, I am honored to support you on your journey of emotional healing and self-discovery. I’ve witnessed the wonders of the therapeutic relationship and believe that effective therapy depends on a good fit between patient and clinician. My priority is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space to help you get to the root of challenges and make lasting changes. I am passionate about helping others discover and develop their strengths. It is possible to transform old hurts, traumas, and negative conditioning into healthy new patterns.
My experience includes working with adults experiencing: OCD, depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, relationship/family concerns, grief and loss, addiction issues, and life transitions.
If you feel ready to embrace positive change and transform old patterns, beliefs and behaviors, I am honored to support you on your journey of emotional healing and self-discovery. I’ve witnessed the wonders of the therapeutic relationship and believe that effective therapy depends on a good fit between patient and clinician. My priority is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space to help you get to the root of challenges and make lasting changes. I am passionate about helping others discover and develop their strengths. It is possible to transform old hurts, traumas, and negative conditioning into healthy new patterns.
In my work with young children, I use child-centered play therapy to help kids process emotions and experiences in a developmentally appropriate way. I’m currently supervised by a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and enjoy incorporating pretend play, sand tray, and art into sessions to make therapy hands-on and engaging. With older children, teens, and families, I blend these expressive approaches with traditional talk therapy strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), to help clients develop insight, coping tools, and to feel confident handling stressors.
In my work with young children, I use child-centered play therapy to help kids process emotions and experiences in a developmentally appropriate way. I’m currently supervised by a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and enjoy incorporating pretend play, sand tray, and art into sessions to make therapy hands-on and engaging. With older children, teens, and families, I blend these expressive approaches with traditional talk therapy strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), to help clients develop insight, coping tools, and to feel confident handling stressors.
I have worked with individuals experiencing a broad range of concerns such as grief, relational traumas, mood disorders, life transitions, social anxiety, perfectionism, and OCD.
I aim to create a safe and trusting environment where my clients can feel comfortable speaking openly and being themselves without feeling judged. I believe we are all unique and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counseling. Therefore, I may incorporate several different approaches to best help you reach your therapeutic goals.
I have worked with individuals experiencing a broad range of concerns such as grief, relational traumas, mood disorders, life transitions, social anxiety, perfectionism, and OCD.
I aim to create a safe and trusting environment where my clients can feel comfortable speaking openly and being themselves without feeling judged. I believe we are all unique and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counseling. Therefore, I may incorporate several different approaches to best help you reach your therapeutic goals.
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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.