Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
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.
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.
If you are struggling with repetitive and distressing thoughts that often seem illogical, this might be OCD.
I currently use the evidence-based treatment for OCD called Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. For rumination that is difficult to manage I use another evidence-based approach called Metacognitive Therapy. I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention, and I am also an Art Therapist which can be a helpful adjunct in OCD treatment.
If you are struggling with repetitive and distressing thoughts that often seem illogical, this might be OCD.
I currently use the evidence-based treatment for OCD called Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. For rumination that is difficult to manage I use another evidence-based approach called Metacognitive Therapy. I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention, and I am also an Art Therapist which can be a helpful adjunct in OCD treatment.
I specialize in treating OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), particularly for complex cases - when OCD occurs alongside trauma, depression, or addiction, or when previous therapy hasn't worked.
I use ERP and I-CBT to address the false doubt that fuels OCD—contamination fears, harm obsessions, relationship OCD, scrupulosity, Pure O, and OCD tangled with trauma or depression. IFS helps you understand protective parts. ACT principles help you move toward your values. The focus: stopping the rumination cycle so you can actually live your life.
I specialize in treating OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), particularly for complex cases - when OCD occurs alongside trauma, depression, or addiction, or when previous therapy hasn't worked.
I use ERP and I-CBT to address the false doubt that fuels OCD—contamination fears, harm obsessions, relationship OCD, scrupulosity, Pure O, and OCD tangled with trauma or depression. IFS helps you understand protective parts. ACT principles help you move toward your values. The focus: stopping the rumination cycle so you can actually live your life.
Her training includes DBT, ERP and I-CBT for OCD, and CPT for PTSD.
Does it feel like there is a battle in your mind? Do negative self-talk, rumination, or worry get in the way of the life you want? Therapy can help you change your relationship with your mind and become better friends with yourself, freeing up energy for what matters most. Erin works with adults (18+) of all genders, including healthcare providers, LGBTQIA+ individuals, artists, teachers, people pleasers, caretakers, perfectionists, meditators, and those navigating spiritual or religious crises.
Her training includes DBT, ERP and I-CBT for OCD, and CPT for PTSD.
Does it feel like there is a battle in your mind? Do negative self-talk, rumination, or worry get in the way of the life you want? Therapy can help you change your relationship with your mind and become better friends with yourself, freeing up energy for what matters most. Erin works with adults (18+) of all genders, including healthcare providers, LGBTQIA+ individuals, artists, teachers, people pleasers, caretakers, perfectionists, meditators, and those navigating spiritual or religious crises.
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.
I specialize in treating OCD, including Pure-O, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Rumination and Metacognitive Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
These approaches help clients learn how to step out of cycles of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and compulsions so they can live with greater freedom and confidence.
I also work closely with parents of children who are experiencing behavioral challenges, particularly those associated with ADHD.
I specialize in treating OCD, including Pure-O, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Rumination and Metacognitive Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
These approaches help clients learn how to step out of cycles of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and compulsions so they can live with greater freedom and confidence.
I also work closely with parents of children who are experiencing behavioral challenges, particularly those associated with ADHD.
I am passionate about working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, as well as major life transitions.
Life can be overwhelming, and reaching out for help is a courageous step toward healing and growth. I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges, connect with your strengths, and uncover new possibilities for your life. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and integrative, meaning I tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. I also incorporate thoughtful use of humor to foster a comfortable and authentic connection, bringing moments of lightness to the relationship when it feels supportive and appropriate. Together we'll work to build resilience and foster emotional well-being.
I am passionate about working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, as well as major life transitions.
Life can be overwhelming, and reaching out for help is a courageous step toward healing and growth. I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges, connect with your strengths, and uncover new possibilities for your life. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and integrative, meaning I tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. I also incorporate thoughtful use of humor to foster a comfortable and authentic connection, bringing moments of lightness to the relationship when it feels supportive and appropriate. Together we'll work to build resilience and foster emotional well-being.
Facing fears is an important part of OCD treatment, but that doesn’t mean the process can’t also feel supportive and even lighthearted at times.
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.
Facing fears is an important part of OCD treatment, but that doesn’t mean the process can’t also feel supportive and even lighthearted at times.
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.
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, warm, and humorous approach to working with children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. He creates a space where clients feel genuinely heard as they navigate life's challenges — blending warmth, directness, and humor, because laughter and levity are often part of the hard work, not a break from it. Eric holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from UW–Stout and runs a private practice in Bloomington, MN specializing in children, adolescents, couples, and families.
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, warm, and humorous approach to working with children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. He creates a space where clients feel genuinely heard as they navigate life's challenges — blending warmth, directness, and humor, because laughter and levity are often part of the hard work, not a break from it. Eric holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from UW–Stout and runs a private practice in Bloomington, MN specializing in children, adolescents, couples, and families.
I work as a team with clients exploring current issues and how mind and body are interconnected. I believe when people have hope and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, they are free to experience change. I utilize an eclectic, client-centered approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectic Behavioral techniques, Solution-Focused, and Psycho-education. I specialize in working with teens and young adults age 12 and older; treating anxiety disorders, adjustment issues/life changes/transitions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, relationship/peer issues, & depression.
I work as a team with clients exploring current issues and how mind and body are interconnected. I believe when people have hope and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, they are free to experience change. I utilize an eclectic, client-centered approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectic Behavioral techniques, Solution-Focused, and Psycho-education. I specialize in working with teens and young adults age 12 and older; treating anxiety disorders, adjustment issues/life changes/transitions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, relationship/peer issues, & depression.
We have worked with families, adolescents and adults in several settings that specialize in eating disorders, trauma, OCD and substance use.
We get to know the whole person. Instead of seeing problems to fix, we see people in need of remembering they are already whole. Whether you are caught in cycles that leave you exhausted, want better relationships but find them splintering, and/or you find yourself shutting down or shutting off – you don’t have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to suffer alone. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. We'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. No matter where you are on your journey of becoming – together healing is possible.
We have worked with families, adolescents and adults in several settings that specialize in eating disorders, trauma, OCD and substance use.
We get to know the whole person. Instead of seeing problems to fix, we see people in need of remembering they are already whole. Whether you are caught in cycles that leave you exhausted, want better relationships but find them splintering, and/or you find yourself shutting down or shutting off – you don’t have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to suffer alone. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. We'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. No matter where you are on your journey of becoming – together healing is possible.
I specialize in evaluating and treating emotional disorders (depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, etc.) using semi-structured protocols that are typically completed in 12–16 sessions.
I have advanced training in the cognitive behavioral tradition, as well as several other evidence-based semi-structured treatment protocols and approaches. I also have training in psychedelic-assisted therapy and provide ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and ketamine treatment in close collaboration with a medical provider.
I specialize in evaluating and treating emotional disorders (depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, etc.) using semi-structured protocols that are typically completed in 12–16 sessions.
I have advanced training in the cognitive behavioral tradition, as well as several other evidence-based semi-structured treatment protocols and approaches. I also have training in psychedelic-assisted therapy and provide ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and ketamine treatment in close collaboration with a medical provider.
Mark earned his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. He sees therapy as a safe place to discuss life’s problems, stresses, and relationships. No topics are off limits. An empathetic and authentic experience is important to him with a goal of helping clients improve their quality of life, meeting them where they are at.
Mark earned his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. He sees therapy as a safe place to discuss life’s problems, stresses, and relationships. No topics are off limits. An empathetic and authentic experience is important to him with a goal of helping clients improve their quality of life, meeting them where they are at.
Lauren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults with OCD, anxiety, and depression.
I will tailor our dialog to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and identity affirming care. This is a no shame zone so best believe when I catch you talking bad about yourself, I will call you on it! My job is to support, guide, motivate, teach, coach, and follow you on your mental health journey.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults with OCD, anxiety, and depression.
I will tailor our dialog to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and identity affirming care. This is a no shame zone so best believe when I catch you talking bad about yourself, I will call you on it! My job is to support, guide, motivate, teach, coach, and follow you on your mental health journey.
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.
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.
I am deeply passionate about working with adults, older teens, relational groups and families around OCD, body image and disordered eating, identity exploration, attachment wounds, and complex trauma, as well as a variety of other concerns.
I am a queer, disabled, nonbinary human who lives with OCD. I am very committed to maintaining a space that acknowledges the struggles that living as a person with one or more marginalized identities brings every day. I believe that creating a space where you can exist without judgment and you know that you have a person in your corner is vital to thriving.
I am deeply passionate about working with adults, older teens, relational groups and families around OCD, body image and disordered eating, identity exploration, attachment wounds, and complex trauma, as well as a variety of other concerns.
I am a queer, disabled, nonbinary human who lives with OCD. I am very committed to maintaining a space that acknowledges the struggles that living as a person with one or more marginalized identities brings every day. I believe that creating a space where you can exist without judgment and you know that you have a person in your corner is vital to thriving.
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.
I specialize working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and more.
Who are you? Who do you want to become? What do you need in life to find meaning, purpose, and to grow? Let's explore these questions together. Therapy can offer a safe space to navigate and find relief from anxiety and trauma, difficulty getting started on the things that matter to you, and to process experiences that have shaped who you are. Therapy can help you to understand your past, embrace your present, and create a fulfilling future. Let's uncover your strengths and build a life you love! Contact me today for a free 15-minute consultation.
I specialize working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and more.
Who are you? Who do you want to become? What do you need in life to find meaning, purpose, and to grow? Let's explore these questions together. Therapy can offer a safe space to navigate and find relief from anxiety and trauma, difficulty getting started on the things that matter to you, and to process experiences that have shaped who you are. Therapy can help you to understand your past, embrace your present, and create a fulfilling future. Let's uncover your strengths and build a life you love! Contact me today for a free 15-minute consultation.
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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.