Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
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Lucy Grantz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an Art Therapist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a commitment to being in the growth process with my clients. Whether you come to see me for Art Therapy, talk therapy, or both, I am dedicated to working with you toward healing. I work with tweens (11 and up), adolescents and adults who may be dealing with issues such as grief, trauma, anxiety,
OCD
or depression and are seeking more peace within themselves.
Kirstie Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders and eating disorders. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which involves working together to achieve a full understanding of your concerns, and to create a treatment strategy aimed at adjusting your behaviors and thoughts to improve your wellbeing. My areas of expertise include
obsessive
-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). I draw on my extensive training in CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Justin Bradley Matthews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Getting tangled up with anxiety can feel like playing tug-of-war. Worrying, ruminating, and "what if" thoughts take up can take up so much of your time, making it hard to enjoy the things you love. Maybe you've spent your days trying to fix the way you feel through yoga, meditating, exercising, and even traditional talk therapy. But nothing gives you much relief. You are still stuck and wondering how to get out. If you struggle with anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts, or
OCD
…. you are not alone. You are not crazy. You can be back to your old self again. Therapy can help you to be present in your every day life.
Sarah Evans
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with adults with a variety of mental health needs, including anxiety,
obsessive
-compulsive disorder (
OCD
), depression, and relationship concerns.
Your self-defeating worry and ruminative thoughts are getting in the way of living a fulfilled life. You feel like you are stuck in an anxiety spiral that seems out of control and unmanageable; it impacts your sleep, health, work, and relationship with yourself and those around you. Maybe your intrusive thoughts and fears lead you to avoid or engage in repetitive behaviors. While this can help you feel better temporarily, it often leads to increased avoidance and anxiety in the long-term. If this sounds like you, let’s work together to get you unstuck from the anxiety cycles and learn to manage your intrusive thoughts.
Katharine Simpson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work primarily with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship distress,
obsessive
compulsive disorder, and life transitions. My number one goal in therapy is to understand you as best I can, and to help you do the same. Individuals who have some amount of curiosity about themselves and who are willing to self-reflect will do well in this type of therapy. My practice is informed by psychodynamic, relational, feminist, multicultural, and exposure-based theories. The first step is to build a trusting relationship with you so that you can feel comfortable expressing all the different parts of you.
Not accepting new clients
Becca Darnell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who provides therapy for individuals ages 14+. I’m trained in DBT, DBT-Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, and Exposure & Response Prevention for
OCD
. My clinical interests include treating depression, anxiety,
OCD
, trauma, women’s issues, disordered eating/body image & shifting to a fat positive mindset, self-esteem issues, adolescent/young adult issues, & relationship concerns. With lived experience as a neurodivergent person who was diagnosed in adulthood, I also have a special interest in working with
OCD
, ADHD, & ASD, especially in individuals who identify as high-masking/late diagnosed.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Not accepting new clients
Laura Tripet Dodge
Psychologist, MS, LP
Verified
Verified
Life provides for each of us opportunities to learn new skills, face our fears, or challenges us to let go of old problem patterns. When we become stuck or don't adapt, we experience difficulty. Working collaboratively with you, my focus is to help you develop skills and take action to move forward in healthier ways and improve life balance. I am known for my specialty work treating both Anxiety Disorders (
OCD
, Panic, Phobias and Worry) and Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and body image concerns).
Not accepting new clients
Together Anxiety and OCD Treatment- Tracy Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you found yourself dealing with unwanted thoughts that make you feel awful, and no matter what you do they keep coming back? Maybe you are afraid to talk about them with somebody in fear that they will think bad of you or of something bad happening. And yet this is keeping you stuck. You want the dreadful thoughts to go away, you want to feel better, you want control over your life again. I understand how hard it can be to live with the demands of
OCD
, and I know how to help.
Rebecca Kempenich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My clients are the champions of their own lives. It is an honor and a privilege to witness clients grow, heal, and establish better relationships. I have specialized training in how to help people manage and overcome
obsessive
compulsive disorder and in how to help people resolve marital/couple problems.
Ghazel Tellawi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals who come to therapy for a wide variety of reasons, including depression, anxiety, phobias, life transitions, and stress. My particular focus areas are providing gender affirming care for individuals 12 and older who are at various stages in their gender journey, as well as working with people who have
OCD
. I am affirming of kink, poly relationship structures, and have significant experience and training in navigating gender identity exploration/transition, as well as sexual and racial identity development.
NOCD - Therapists for OCD
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Imagine what life would be like if you weren't bothered by
OCD
. NOCD is here to help you regain peace of mind. NOCD is a digital health company that’s focused on effectively treating people with
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder. Inside the NOCD mobile app, you can work with one of our licensed mental health therapists with specialty training in
OCD
. When your therapist isn’t available, access support communities and therapeutic tools - so that you are never alone. NOCD’s protocol has been proven to reduce
OCD
severity by 40% in less than 10 weeks.
Kate Herrington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in utilizing E/RP to treat
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder and other anxiety disorders.
In my practice I bring compassion, humor, insight, and a sincere dedication to my clients. My practice is grounded in attachment theory, play therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (E/RP), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). With my warm and welcoming nature, I strive to create a safe space for children, teens and adults to explore their concerns. In collaboration with you, I will support you in taking steps toward an improved sense of well-being and a life path that aligns with your deepest values. I work with individuals of all ages, families, and provide parent coaching.
Steve J. Ruff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In 2018, I also received training at the BTTI intensive workshop on
OCD
.
Are you concerned about your child or adolescent? Are they struggling with peer relationships, divorce, school difficulties, worry, sadness, or behavioral issues? Are you struggling with how to respond to and manage your child's behaviors and emotions? My gentle yet direct approach helps children identify feelings and challenges, to problem solve and find new, productive ways to cope. I collaborate with parents and families in a way that has a child feeling supported, understood and cared about. I truly enjoy being invited into a child's world, and helping them feel empowered and equipped to get through life's challenges.
Maureen Rivord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I feel privileged to help guide clients on a journey toward living more fulfilling lives. Whether client's struggle with anxiety,
OCD
, perfectionism or an eating disorder, my therapeutic style is to take a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach in our work together. I strive to meet clients wherever they are, and help them move towards where they want to be based on their own goals and values. I believe connection, collaboration and humor are essential qualities to fostering a trusting and warm therapeutic environment where I will encourage vulnerability and risk taking to help client's move towards what is important to them.
Elizabeth Padilla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I currently work with individuals 18 and older and my areas of special interest include anxiety,
OCD
, and climate-conscious therapy (support for anxiety/distress about our changing ecosystem).
I focus on learning who a person is uniquely, and I take an active role in treatment, offering genuine warmth and support as well as practical feedback. I draw from various theoretical approaches but commonly use cognitive behavioral therapy, mindful self-compassion, exposure response prevention, and internal family systems. As a licensed clinical social worker I have had the pleasure of working in cities across the United States with a wide range of individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Jen McVann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
I work via video with most mental health issues including depression, anxiety,
OCD
, and trauma.
At some point in our lives, many of us look around and realize we no longer like the life we've built - or maybe even who we've become while living it. We may even know we should like it, but somehow it no longer fits. I build relationships with clients, creating a safe place to express and explore these feelings. Therapy creates change by examining the experiences, patterns, thoughts, and energy that contribute to feeling stuck. I love working with clients to address the issues holding them back so they can create a life and self that excites them again.
Donny Hobbs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Ex/RP is highly effective in treating anxiety and is recognized by the American Psychological Association as a best practice treatment of
OCD
.
I work with individuals who are impacted by anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. My treatment approach focuses on improving confidence and personal resilience while reducing emotional distress. I also provide counseling for couples and families who are working through relational challenges and life-cycle transitions.I work from a holistic perspective, and my approach is goal driven and solution-focused. Together we identify your goals and ideal outcomes and work through challenges and unhelpful patterns to achieve success. I use accountability coaching to help you achieve your goals and step into the next chapter of life.
Barbara J Benson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
The anxiety disorders that I treat include separation anxiety,
OCD
, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, PTSD, and phobias, such as emetophobia.
I enjoy working with children through adults who are dealing with anxiety that is interfering with their day to day lives, whether that’s a college-age guy who has started having panic attacks, a 3rd grader who’s having a hard time going to school without tears, or a mom with kids who is struggling with emetophobia. My clients tend to have moderate to severe anxiety and often struggle with perfectionism, guilt, and shame. They want greater understanding of their particular anxiety, practical, evidence-based help, and a compassionate “coach” to guide them in the process.
Christopher B Donahue
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
Verified
I specialize in the treatment of
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder and provide Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy.
I look forward to working with clients that are highly motivated and ready for change. I have been able to treat individuals with challenging symptoms who may not have been properly diagnosed and subsequently, have not received appropriate treatment. The majority of my clients do not have a healthy way to cope with intrusive and sometimes disturbing thoughts. The therapy I provide empowers clients with the skills needed to feel in control of their anxiety, impulsiveness and unhealthy habits. My clients will learn how to manage unwanted thoughts and to abandon coping through rituals, escape and avoidance behaviors.
Dinah Haro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in the treatment of most anxiety symptoms and disorders as they manifest in adults and adolescents, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD),
obsessive
/intrusive thoughts and excessive worry, social anxiety, test and performance anxiety,
OCD
and agoraphobia.
Ever increasing levels of stress and anxiety are commonplace in modern life. We have become so accustomed to living in this chronic state of hyper arousal that we now consider it to be a "normal" baseline of daily functioning. Unfortunately, for many this state of increased anxiety can begin to feel debilitating, demoralizing, and inescapable. It's hard to describe the feelings of hopelessness and isolation that those who suffer from severe anxiety face. It can wreak havoc on our most important relationships, limit our ability to grow, to be authentic, playful and creative, flexible, empathic and patient with ourselves and others.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
How long does OCD treatment take?
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.