Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

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Emma Klaustermeier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Online Only
My name is Emma (she/her), and I am a Neurodivergent therapist who specializes in treating OCD (and also loves general talk therapy - everyone needs a safe space to process thoughts and emotions, and I love providing just that!).
I specialize in OCD and have experience treating the more taboo themes and working alongside clients to create and implement manageable exposures to minimize symptoms. Clients are empowered to be in full control of the pace and direction of their treatment, which allows for self-determination and leads to lasting recovery.
My name is Emma (she/her), and I am a Neurodivergent therapist who specializes in treating OCD (and also loves general talk therapy - everyone needs a safe space to process thoughts and emotions, and I love providing just that!).
I specialize in OCD and have experience treating the more taboo themes and working alongside clients to create and implement manageable exposures to minimize symptoms. Clients are empowered to be in full control of the pace and direction of their treatment, which allows for self-determination and leads to lasting recovery.
(651) 427-3107 View (651) 427-3107
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Laura Tripet Dodge
Psychologist, MS, LP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
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).
As an experienced private practitioner, I strive to provide personalized care. My goal is to help you learn to face your concerns with greater confidence, competence, and resolve. I value care coordination with other providers, often working collaboratively to create a virtual "treatment team".
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).
As an experienced private practitioner, I strive to provide personalized care. My goal is to help you learn to face your concerns with greater confidence, competence, and resolve. I value care coordination with other providers, often working collaboratively to create a virtual "treatment team".
(952) 373-0396 View (952) 373-0396
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Robyn Pavlick - NOCD
Counselor, LPC
Online Only
If you feel any hesitation to share your OCD experiences out of fear or shame, rest assured you’ll be met with a safe, non-judgmental space.
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.
If you feel any hesitation to share your OCD experiences out of fear or shame, rest assured you’ll be met with a safe, non-judgmental space.
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.
(763) 373-5220 View (763) 373-5220
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Suzie Long
Psychologist, PhD
Minneapolis, MN 55415
I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP (RF-ERP) for OCD.
In addition to OCD, I also treat other anxiety and related disorders, including generalized anxiety, phobias, panic disorder and agoraphobia, body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., trichotillomania, excoriation), and tics.
I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP (RF-ERP) for OCD.
In addition to OCD, I also treat other anxiety and related disorders, including generalized anxiety, phobias, panic disorder and agoraphobia, body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., trichotillomania, excoriation), and tics.
(805) 229-1156 View (805) 229-1156
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Eric Bender
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Minneapolis, MN 55439
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) Children and Adolescents Adults Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues Adjustment Disorder Anger Management Behavioral Issues Blended Families Divorce Family Conflict Fears/Phobias Life Transitions Panic Disorders Parenting Peer Relationships Suicidal Ideation Social Anxiety Separation Anxiety Self Esteem School Issues
Eric brings a compassionate, collaborative, and fun approach to working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. He strives to create a safe environment for clients to share their stories and learn more about themselves and their world. Eric encourages growth by providing tools to better understand emotions and the way they influence our daily lives. Eric completed his Master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Wisconsin–Stout. He has experience providing individual, family, and group therapy in adolescent day treatment, outpatient, and in­ home settings.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) Children and Adolescents Adults Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues Adjustment Disorder Anger Management Behavioral Issues Blended Families Divorce Family Conflict Fears/Phobias Life Transitions Panic Disorders Parenting Peer Relationships Suicidal Ideation Social Anxiety Separation Anxiety Self Esteem School Issues
Eric brings a compassionate, collaborative, and fun approach to working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. He strives to create a safe environment for clients to share their stories and learn more about themselves and their world. Eric encourages growth by providing tools to better understand emotions and the way they influence our daily lives. Eric completed his Master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Wisconsin–Stout. He has experience providing individual, family, and group therapy in adolescent day treatment, outpatient, and in­ home settings.
(952) 260-2983 View (952) 260-2983
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Karen Rind-Siegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Waitlist for new clients
I am also trained in Exposure and Response/ Ritual Prevention for OCD.
At times, life presents us with challenges that seem insurmountable on our own. I am here to help you access your own resilience and self-knowledge. Or, maybe, you are simply in need of someone who can listen, encourage, and help you envision a path forward. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental space for adults and adolescents to process, heal, and grow as individuals. I believe that psychological pain can be remedied by the building of empathic and collaborative relationships.
I am also trained in Exposure and Response/ Ritual Prevention for OCD.
At times, life presents us with challenges that seem insurmountable on our own. I am here to help you access your own resilience and self-knowledge. Or, maybe, you are simply in need of someone who can listen, encourage, and help you envision a path forward. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental space for adults and adolescents to process, heal, and grow as individuals. I believe that psychological pain can be remedied by the building of empathic and collaborative relationships.
(651) 661-4401 View (651) 661-4401
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Dr. Abigail L Barthel
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Minneapolis, MN 55426
I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma/PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I utilize cognitive-behavioral, exposure, and mindfulness-based approaches (CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT). It is common for me to teach skills in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, values-based living, boundary setting, and mindfulness/acceptance.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma/PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I utilize cognitive-behavioral, exposure, and mindfulness-based approaches (CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT). It is common for me to teach skills in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, values-based living, boundary setting, and mindfulness/acceptance.
(952) 395-5174 View (952) 395-5174
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Chris Vara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, MDiv
Online Only
Whether you are just starting or looking to maintain your recovery from eating disorders, trauma and/or OCD, together recovery is possible.
Through the use of evidence based interventions you can connect authentically with others; learn how to tolerate emotions and engage situations and relationships differently; rediscover your values and purpose; create a life worth living - where you thrive instead of strive; and nourish your body without worrying about how or if you're doing it right.
Whether you are just starting or looking to maintain your recovery from eating disorders, trauma and/or OCD, together recovery is possible.
Through the use of evidence based interventions you can connect authentically with others; learn how to tolerate emotions and engage situations and relationships differently; rediscover your values and purpose; create a life worth living - where you thrive instead of strive; and nourish your body without worrying about how or if you're doing it right.
(952) 234-8036 View (952) 234-8036
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Diandrea Seipel - NOCD
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Online Only
At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD.
I take a collaborative and non-judgmental approach to treating OCD. I'm willing to do everything I ask my members to do, and I work to challenge specific core fears so we address the roots of OCD, not just the branches. Plus, we offer support between sessions through direct messaging and a community of peers with OCD, ensuring you never feel alone.
At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD.
I take a collaborative and non-judgmental approach to treating OCD. I'm willing to do everything I ask my members to do, and I work to challenge specific core fears so we address the roots of OCD, not just the branches. Plus, we offer support between sessions through direct messaging and a community of peers with OCD, ensuring you never feel alone.
(763) 343-7089 View (763) 343-7089
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Kate Wamhoff - NOCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Online Only
I treat OCD with compassion and patience.
We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD, you'll work with me or be paired with a therapist in our network, based on your preferences.
I treat OCD with compassion and patience.
We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD, you'll work with me or be paired with a therapist in our network, based on your preferences.
(312) 766-6780 View (312) 766-6780
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Justin Bradley Matthews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55439
If you struggle with anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts, or OCD
When you work with me, you will learn practical steps on dealing with anxiety. You will learn about what is happening to your mind and body to help you feel less afraid. You will learn specific skills (based on science) on how to handle anxiety. I offer in-person and online therapy sessions. I offer 24/7 online scheduling for your convenience.
If you struggle with anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts, or OCD
When you work with me, you will learn practical steps on dealing with anxiety. You will learn about what is happening to your mind and body to help you feel less afraid. You will learn specific skills (based on science) on how to handle anxiety. I offer in-person and online therapy sessions. I offer 24/7 online scheduling for your convenience.
(952) 204-5857 View (952) 204-5857
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Lucy Grantz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55409
If you are struggling with repetitive and distressing thoughts that often seem illogical, this might be OCD.
While I am trained in using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, I currently use a different Evidence-Based Treatment for OCD called Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also an Art Therapist which can be a helpful adjunct in OCD treatment as well.
If you are struggling with repetitive and distressing thoughts that often seem illogical, this might be OCD.
While I am trained in using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, I currently use a different Evidence-Based Treatment for OCD called Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also an Art Therapist which can be a helpful adjunct in OCD treatment as well.
(612) 294-8227 View (612) 294-8227
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Elise Davidson
Counselor, LPCC
Online Only
I specialize in serving adults age 18+ with with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression.
My goal is to help you gain the skills and confidence to manage anxiety and other symptoms independently, and ideally through the rest of your life. I earned my master’s degree from the University of Minnesota and completed my practicum working with individuals with OCD and hoarding disorder. I have experience in both hospital-based and community settings.
I specialize in serving adults age 18+ with with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression.
My goal is to help you gain the skills and confidence to manage anxiety and other symptoms independently, and ideally through the rest of your life. I earned my master’s degree from the University of Minnesota and completed my practicum working with individuals with OCD and hoarding disorder. I have experience in both hospital-based and community settings.
(612) 361-4735 View (612) 361-4735
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Rebecca Kempenich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Online Only
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.
I also do focused work in helping clients navigate gender identity issues, and sexual identity issues. I am LGBTQ friendly and kink friendly. I have a lot of practical experience helping people with anxiety disorders, obsessive behaviors, mood disorders, and general "how to be a grown up" struggles.
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.
I also do focused work in helping clients navigate gender identity issues, and sexual identity issues. I am LGBTQ friendly and kink friendly. I have a lot of practical experience helping people with anxiety disorders, obsessive behaviors, mood disorders, and general "how to be a grown up" struggles.
(612) 887-2927 x802 View (612) 887-2927 x802
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Michal Sarah Rischall
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Minneapolis, MN 55426
With expertise in treating depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, OCD, and PTSD, I offer a compassionate and evidence-based approach to therapy.
I provide evidence-based interventions and support to children and adolescents who are 18 years of age and under.
With expertise in treating depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, OCD, and PTSD, I offer a compassionate and evidence-based approach to therapy.
I provide evidence-based interventions and support to children and adolescents who are 18 years of age and under.
(952) 592-3551 View (952) 592-3551
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Dave Werner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55414
I am highly interested in helping those struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, phobias, panic, and agoraphobia (among others).
It's also worth mentioning, sometimes, we do not have a clear understanding of where we want life to go (but we might know that it's not working). Maybe we have a vague idea, but have trouble taking steps that bring us closer to where we want to be. Or maybe we are doing too much, leading us to feel like we have little control in life.
I am highly interested in helping those struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, phobias, panic, and agoraphobia (among others).
It's also worth mentioning, sometimes, we do not have a clear understanding of where we want life to go (but we might know that it's not working). Maybe we have a vague idea, but have trouble taking steps that bring us closer to where we want to be. Or maybe we are doing too much, leading us to feel like we have little control in life.
(651) 504-1677 View (651) 504-1677
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Jenny Matthews
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
7 Endorsed
Online Only
I use evidenced-based therapies for the treatment of anxiety and OCD (using CBT, ERP, ACT, and ICBT).
Suffering from anxiety is exhausting. The what if'ing is constant and you know these thoughts aren't rational...but they feel so real. You find yourself often distracted because of worried thinking. You try everything to find relief (even therapy), but nothing seems to help. You avoid anxiety triggers, and this only seems to have made your world small. You wish you could wake up tomorrow with skills that work to stop the noise in your head so you can be confident to handle what life throws at you, be present with your loved ones, and stay focused at work.
I use evidenced-based therapies for the treatment of anxiety and OCD (using CBT, ERP, ACT, and ICBT).
Suffering from anxiety is exhausting. The what if'ing is constant and you know these thoughts aren't rational...but they feel so real. You find yourself often distracted because of worried thinking. You try everything to find relief (even therapy), but nothing seems to help. You avoid anxiety triggers, and this only seems to have made your world small. You wish you could wake up tomorrow with skills that work to stop the noise in your head so you can be confident to handle what life throws at you, be present with your loved ones, and stay focused at work.
(952) 234-6771 View (952) 234-6771
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Heather Norton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD.
Other search terms: HOCD, SO- OCD, sexual orientation OCD, ROCD, relationship OCD, POCD, harm OCD, intrusive thoughts, violent thoughts, retroactive jealousy, real event OCD; somatic OCD; BFRB, body-focused repetitive behaviors, trichotillomania, hair-pulling, skin-picking, excoriation; GAD, anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, hypochondriasis
I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD.
Other search terms: HOCD, SO- OCD, sexual orientation OCD, ROCD, relationship OCD, POCD, harm OCD, intrusive thoughts, violent thoughts, retroactive jealousy, real event OCD; somatic OCD; BFRB, body-focused repetitive behaviors, trichotillomania, hair-pulling, skin-picking, excoriation; GAD, anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, hypochondriasis
(651) 538-2042 View (651) 538-2042
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Ben Thomas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Minneapolis, MN 55422
I specialize in helping individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), anxiety (generalized, social, specific phobias), depression, body-focused repetitive behaviors ( hair pulling, skin picking, etc.) and eating disorders.
It is my passion to help others by working together to address life’s difficulties, stressors, and especially the internal mental battles that can make each day feel overwhelming, or perhaps downright impossible. Through my 11 years in the field, I have worked with individuals ages 8-90 from a variety of different backgrounds, and it is my priority to meet each person where they are at in life with an empathetic ear and an open mind.
I specialize in helping individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), anxiety (generalized, social, specific phobias), depression, body-focused repetitive behaviors ( hair pulling, skin picking, etc.) and eating disorders.
It is my passion to help others by working together to address life’s difficulties, stressors, and especially the internal mental battles that can make each day feel overwhelming, or perhaps downright impossible. Through my 11 years in the field, I have worked with individuals ages 8-90 from a variety of different backgrounds, and it is my priority to meet each person where they are at in life with an empathetic ear and an open mind.
(763) 373-5605 View (763) 373-5605
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Noah S Scanlon
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55439
I am comfortable working with a wide variety of issues in therapy, and specialize in working with anxiety disorders, OCD and depression.
Together we will identify the ways you want your life to change and specific steps to achieve your goals. I believe if we can change the way we think about the world, we can then change our behaviors and change our lives for the better.
I am comfortable working with a wide variety of issues in therapy, and specialize in working with anxiety disorders, OCD and depression.
Together we will identify the ways you want your life to change and specific steps to achieve your goals. I believe if we can change the way we think about the world, we can then change our behaviors and change our lives for the better.
(952) 592-2871 x120 View (952) 592-2871 x120

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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.