Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
I also have my Perinatal Mental Health Certification from Postpartum Support International and have dedicated myself to advanced training in anxiety and OCD.
Trying to conceive has you stuck tracking and obsessing; your fertility clinic is your new second home. Having children was always your dream, but you never imagined it would be this hard. Maybe you're pregnant now, but so afraid to get attached, worried something could go wrong. Everyday you check for symptoms to reassure yourself. Or your baby’s finally here, but you can’t enjoy it. You watch their breathing, have scary thoughts, and you can’t let anyone else help — it feels safer if you just do everything yourself. You’re exhausted, anxious, and scared. This is not what you planned.
I also have my Perinatal Mental Health Certification from Postpartum Support International and have dedicated myself to advanced training in anxiety and OCD.
Trying to conceive has you stuck tracking and obsessing; your fertility clinic is your new second home. Having children was always your dream, but you never imagined it would be this hard. Maybe you're pregnant now, but so afraid to get attached, worried something could go wrong. Everyday you check for symptoms to reassure yourself. Or your baby’s finally here, but you can’t enjoy it. You watch their breathing, have scary thoughts, and you can’t let anyone else help — it feels safer if you just do everything yourself. You’re exhausted, anxious, and scared. This is not what you planned.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, specific phobias, trauma, suicidal ideation, building secure attachments, family conflicts, and parenting.
Life can be beautiful, but let’s be honest, it can also be stressful! From our very first session, you can expect to feel safe, validated, and at ease. I use humor and a strengths-based approach to create a space where we can be our authentic selves. My style is integrative, trauma-informed, and I tailor our work to meet your individual needs, goals, and interest. I incorporate art, play, reading, mindfulness, inner child, and parts work into our sessions. I can also communicate and collaborate with you or your child’s other providers (school counselors, teachers, physicians, etc.) to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, specific phobias, trauma, suicidal ideation, building secure attachments, family conflicts, and parenting.
Life can be beautiful, but let’s be honest, it can also be stressful! From our very first session, you can expect to feel safe, validated, and at ease. I use humor and a strengths-based approach to create a space where we can be our authentic selves. My style is integrative, trauma-informed, and I tailor our work to meet your individual needs, goals, and interest. I incorporate art, play, reading, mindfulness, inner child, and parts work into our sessions. I can also communicate and collaborate with you or your child’s other providers (school counselors, teachers, physicians, etc.) to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach.
Maybe you're feeling lost? Maybe you're feeling cheated, insignificant, or like the fire in your soul is smoldering out? We can all feel that way sometimes. The good news is it's not a life sentence and we don't have to do it alone! I would love to accompany you on your path towards healing and transformation as you strive towards building the life you want for yourself. Therapy, to me, is a relational tool in which we can explore ourselves more deeply and heal from our deepest pains.
Maybe you're feeling lost? Maybe you're feeling cheated, insignificant, or like the fire in your soul is smoldering out? We can all feel that way sometimes. The good news is it's not a life sentence and we don't have to do it alone! I would love to accompany you on your path towards healing and transformation as you strive towards building the life you want for yourself. Therapy, to me, is a relational tool in which we can explore ourselves more deeply and heal from our deepest pains.
Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63105
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma, OCD, and anxiety rob us of the ability to fully enjoy our lives and express our authenticity.
I am certified in EMDR and trained in IFS for EMDR. Additionally, I specialize in treating OCD using I-CBT and ERP. I also support people struggling with body-focused repetitive behaviors, such as hair pulling and skin picking. As an EMDRIA approved Consultant, I offer consultation hours for EMDR-trained therapists, as well as OCD case consultations.
Trauma, OCD, and anxiety rob us of the ability to fully enjoy our lives and express our authenticity.
I am certified in EMDR and trained in IFS for EMDR. Additionally, I specialize in treating OCD using I-CBT and ERP. I also support people struggling with body-focused repetitive behaviors, such as hair pulling and skin picking. As an EMDRIA approved Consultant, I offer consultation hours for EMDR-trained therapists, as well as OCD case consultations.
with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and OCD.
I am an LCSW with a variety of experience in hospitals and mental health clinics. A major focus of my work has been helping clients develop healthy coping skills to manage mental health symptoms and life stressors.
I received my Masters Degree from the University of Kansas, and I have been a therapist in both Missouri and Kansas for 17 years. I am trained in CBT and EMDR and provide individual therapy to adults. My previous work has included working
with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and OCD.
I am an LCSW with a variety of experience in hospitals and mental health clinics. A major focus of my work has been helping clients develop healthy coping skills to manage mental health symptoms and life stressors.
I received my Masters Degree from the University of Kansas, and I have been a therapist in both Missouri and Kansas for 17 years. I am trained in CBT and EMDR and provide individual therapy to adults. My previous work has included working
Life is hard enough without having to go through it alone. No matter who you are or where you are from, my greatest wish for you at the outset is for you to recognize that we all have complications — we could all benefit from growth and healing. As we embrace these realities, we also learn to embrace all of the parts of ourselves, including those that most need our attention and affection. Make no mistake, the path to growth can be difficult. It involves equal parts frustration and exploration, and even a good dose of humor! But when we face ourselves, we may also find that the outcome is beautiful, rewarding, and even enchanting.
Life is hard enough without having to go through it alone. No matter who you are or where you are from, my greatest wish for you at the outset is for you to recognize that we all have complications — we could all benefit from growth and healing. As we embrace these realities, we also learn to embrace all of the parts of ourselves, including those that most need our attention and affection. Make no mistake, the path to growth can be difficult. It involves equal parts frustration and exploration, and even a good dose of humor! But when we face ourselves, we may also find that the outcome is beautiful, rewarding, and even enchanting.
Or perhaps repetitive, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors take control without warning or cause, wreaking havoc in our lives.
I take an individualized, evidence-based approach, drawing upon my training across modalities, such as Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Exposure & Response Prevention, and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, to tailor treatment to your needs. Together, we can discover what works best for you to meet your goals and get back to living your life.
Or perhaps repetitive, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors take control without warning or cause, wreaking havoc in our lives.
I take an individualized, evidence-based approach, drawing upon my training across modalities, such as Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Exposure & Response Prevention, and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, to tailor treatment to your needs. Together, we can discover what works best for you to meet your goals and get back to living your life.
If anxiety or OCD has turned your care and conscientiousness into overthinking, guilt, and constant self-doubt, you’re not alone.
We'll work together using ERP, ICBT, and your natural motivation and organization to create practical, structured strategies that help you feel better. We'll test what works, reduce reassurance-seeking, and rebuild trust in your judgment. Sessions are active and collaborative. Less about endless talking, more about applying tools that help you feel calmer,
If anxiety or OCD has turned your care and conscientiousness into overthinking, guilt, and constant self-doubt, you’re not alone.
We'll work together using ERP, ICBT, and your natural motivation and organization to create practical, structured strategies that help you feel better. We'll test what works, reduce reassurance-seeking, and rebuild trust in your judgment. Sessions are active and collaborative. Less about endless talking, more about applying tools that help you feel calmer,
While I'm all about meeting you wherever you are in life, I also specialize in supporting people who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, and depression.
To me, therapy is when we practice being lovingly honest with ourselves about our deepest thoughts, feelings, wants, and needs. It can be tough at times—letting go of what’s kept us feeling safe means stepping into the unknown. But it’s also a rewarding journey that helps us live more authentically, in tune with who we are and what matters most.
While I'm all about meeting you wherever you are in life, I also specialize in supporting people who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, and depression.
To me, therapy is when we practice being lovingly honest with ourselves about our deepest thoughts, feelings, wants, and needs. It can be tough at times—letting go of what’s kept us feeling safe means stepping into the unknown. But it’s also a rewarding journey that helps us live more authentically, in tune with who we are and what matters most.
I've specialized in treating children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety and related disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors ( Trichotillomania and Skin Picking Disorder), Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Separation Anxiety, and Selective Mutism for the past 17 years.
Our team of psychologists, counselors, social workers, and trainees all provide specialized evidence-based treatment for those with anxiety, OCD, and BFRBs, along with those struggling with depression, the effects of trauma, and other life stressors.
I've specialized in treating children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety and related disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors ( Trichotillomania and Skin Picking Disorder), Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Separation Anxiety, and Selective Mutism for the past 17 years.
Our team of psychologists, counselors, social workers, and trainees all provide specialized evidence-based treatment for those with anxiety, OCD, and BFRBs, along with those struggling with depression, the effects of trauma, and other life stressors.
I work primarily with individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, trauma, life changes, and negative thoughts about yourself.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, such as, EMDR, CBT, I-CBT, Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, and tailoring them to meet your needs. Whether you are struggling with OCD, managing anxiety, processing trauma, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to support you every step of the way.
I work primarily with individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, trauma, life changes, and negative thoughts about yourself.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, such as, EMDR, CBT, I-CBT, Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, and tailoring them to meet your needs. Whether you are struggling with OCD, managing anxiety, processing trauma, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to support you every step of the way.
She is also very passionate about treating OCD, panic attacks, anxiety, chronic illness, and people pleasing tendencies.
Emma has received training in EMDR, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and CBT. She also incorporates elements of parts work/Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients move towards their individual goals. She has also pursued additional training in using EMDR for complex PTSD presentations. She emphasizes the mind-body connection in therapy.
She is also very passionate about treating OCD, panic attacks, anxiety, chronic illness, and people pleasing tendencies.
Emma has received training in EMDR, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and CBT. She also incorporates elements of parts work/Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients move towards their individual goals. She has also pursued additional training in using EMDR for complex PTSD presentations. She emphasizes the mind-body connection in therapy.
Jackie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Waitlist for new clients
Living with internal chaos is exhausting and lonely. Constantly feeling overwhelmed and afraid takes a toll. Maybe you relate to this. Maybe you know what it’s like to feel like your life isn’t yours, to feel controlled by anxiety. Maybe parts of you feel stuck and alone. You want to feel safe and loved, but something is in the way. Or something is missing. Or maybe you don’t know what’s going on, but you know it hurts. It is possible to feel better. You can create a life you want to live.
I am passionate about supporting clients as they navigate anxiety disorders, as well as supporting couples and families seeking healing.
Living with internal chaos is exhausting and lonely. Constantly feeling overwhelmed and afraid takes a toll. Maybe you relate to this. Maybe you know what it’s like to feel like your life isn’t yours, to feel controlled by anxiety. Maybe parts of you feel stuck and alone. You want to feel safe and loved, but something is in the way. Or something is missing. Or maybe you don’t know what’s going on, but you know it hurts. It is possible to feel better. You can create a life you want to live.
I am passionate about supporting clients as they navigate anxiety disorders, as well as supporting couples and families seeking healing.
If anyone knew the worries that pop up in your head, you worry they'd definitely judge you. You feel alone, because surely no one else has all of these upsetting thoughts that come out of nowhere (you think). Your thoughts and worries are so distressing, and you feel so trapped by them. You spend SO much time and energy trying to get rid of these thoughts and manage your anxiety, but nothing has helped. It hasn't gotten any better, and the things you care most about in your life have been hijacked by it all.
If anyone knew the worries that pop up in your head, you worry they'd definitely judge you. You feel alone, because surely no one else has all of these upsetting thoughts that come out of nowhere (you think). Your thoughts and worries are so distressing, and you feel so trapped by them. You spend SO much time and energy trying to get rid of these thoughts and manage your anxiety, but nothing has helped. It hasn't gotten any better, and the things you care most about in your life have been hijacked by it all.
You spend your days powering through at work, at home, or in class, while fighting waves of anxiety, only to end the day exhausted, frustrated, and disconnected from the people and activities that matter most. You're doing "all the things," and yet still feel like anxiety is running the show. Many of my clients are driven professionals, parents, or students who feel out of control when it comes to anxious thoughts or uncomfortable physical sensations — whether its unwanted intrusive thoughts that are hard to shake, the constant mental loop of perfectionism, or panic attacks.
You spend your days powering through at work, at home, or in class, while fighting waves of anxiety, only to end the day exhausted, frustrated, and disconnected from the people and activities that matter most. You're doing "all the things," and yet still feel like anxiety is running the show. Many of my clients are driven professionals, parents, or students who feel out of control when it comes to anxious thoughts or uncomfortable physical sensations — whether its unwanted intrusive thoughts that are hard to shake, the constant mental loop of perfectionism, or panic attacks.
Tana Steffens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63117
Waitlist for new clients
I have specialized training in a variety of trauma modalities, identity exploration, and in treating OCD.
I frequently work with people who have a lot of moving parts in their lives. Whether you’re navigating traumatic experiences, exploring components of identity, or wading through overwhelming seasons of life in other ways, my goal is to help you sift through it all and provide support to process at your own pace. I'm comfortable navigating many of the other pieces that come with trauma work - managing episodes of depression, mitigating anxiety, challenging intrusive thoughts, and creating spaces that make life feel worth living.
I have specialized training in a variety of trauma modalities, identity exploration, and in treating OCD.
I frequently work with people who have a lot of moving parts in their lives. Whether you’re navigating traumatic experiences, exploring components of identity, or wading through overwhelming seasons of life in other ways, my goal is to help you sift through it all and provide support to process at your own pace. I'm comfortable navigating many of the other pieces that come with trauma work - managing episodes of depression, mitigating anxiety, challenging intrusive thoughts, and creating spaces that make life feel worth living.
These issues can often manifest as OCD, anxiety, depressiveness and perfectionism.
I specialize in using affirming, evidence-based practices to address concerns related to OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, thought disorders such as psychosis and mood issues. For those who would benefit from more intense therapy I offer in-person Exposure Therapy in the community. I also provide consultation for other professionals.
These issues can often manifest as OCD, anxiety, depressiveness and perfectionism.
I specialize in using affirming, evidence-based practices to address concerns related to OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, thought disorders such as psychosis and mood issues. For those who would benefit from more intense therapy I offer in-person Exposure Therapy in the community. I also provide consultation for other professionals.
If you are reading this, there’s a good chance you feel unknown. Your family and friends think highly of you, but you’re afraid that might be because you’ve fooled them. Deep down you feel like there is something wrong with you, and no amount of “doing the right thing” can change that. You’ve spent much of your life between procrastination and perfection, but nothing really calms the racing thoughts and anxiety. A lifetime of trying to fix what feels broken in your family has taken its toll. It’s actually been pretty tough—and there’s a lot of pain.
If you are reading this, there’s a good chance you feel unknown. Your family and friends think highly of you, but you’re afraid that might be because you’ve fooled them. Deep down you feel like there is something wrong with you, and no amount of “doing the right thing” can change that. You’ve spent much of your life between procrastination and perfection, but nothing really calms the racing thoughts and anxiety. A lifetime of trying to fix what feels broken in your family has taken its toll. It’s actually been pretty tough—and there’s a lot of pain.
Whether you are dealing with obsessions, compulsions, general anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, depression, etc
Each individual has unique needs and I work with you to accurately assess your needs and co-create goals that are aligned with the life you want to live. I start therapy with getting to know you, your thinking patterns, your behaviors, and your emotions. Then, we'd identify what's working in your life and what's not. Then, we'd determine what can be done.
Whether you are dealing with obsessions, compulsions, general anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, depression, etc
Each individual has unique needs and I work with you to accurately assess your needs and co-create goals that are aligned with the life you want to live. I start therapy with getting to know you, your thinking patterns, your behaviors, and your emotions. Then, we'd identify what's working in your life and what's not. Then, we'd determine what can be done.
My specialty is serving individuals suffering from obsessions and compulsions, anxiety-related issues, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), depression, emotional dysregulation, and existential dilemmas.
Practicing and teaching meditation and mindfulness techniques has become the framework for much of my clinical work. I believe presence and awareness enrich a
person’s sense of values, intentions, and passions. It allows each person to expand self-compassion and gratitude.
My specialty is serving individuals suffering from obsessions and compulsions, anxiety-related issues, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), depression, emotional dysregulation, and existential dilemmas.
Practicing and teaching meditation and mindfulness techniques has become the framework for much of my clinical work. I believe presence and awareness enrich a
person’s sense of values, intentions, and passions. It allows each person to expand self-compassion and gratitude.
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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.