Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
I am Darcel Tyson and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been working with individuals for well over 10+ years. I have had the pleasure of working with 4 years olds exploring emotional regulation to 55+ individuals facing life transitions. We all face challenges at some point of life therefore, exploring options, setting goals allows one to become the best version of the self.
I am Darcel Tyson and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been working with individuals for well over 10+ years. I have had the pleasure of working with 4 years olds exploring emotional regulation to 55+ individuals facing life transitions. We all face challenges at some point of life therefore, exploring options, setting goals allows one to become the best version of the self.
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.
When anxiety, trauma, or OCD are making it hard to navigate through life, we can work together to make the change you wish to see.
With almost five years of experience in community mental health, I have worked with a variety of age groups and mental health concerns. I use a combination of RCT, ERP, and CBT to guide session, which stays consistent with my commitment to fostering connection, resilience, and meaningful change in the lives of those I serve.
When anxiety, trauma, or OCD are making it hard to navigate through life, we can work together to make the change you wish to see.
With almost five years of experience in community mental health, I have worked with a variety of age groups and mental health concerns. I use a combination of RCT, ERP, and CBT to guide session, which stays consistent with my commitment to fostering connection, resilience, and meaningful change in the lives of those I serve.
I work with adults and older teens (15+) struggling with anxiety, OCD, BFRBs, BDD, depression, body image issues, and other life concerns like role transitions and finding purpose.
With a background of studying and working in the medical field before making my transition to psychology and counseling, I am passionate about the mind-body connection and using a whole-person approach towards healing. I also believe that knowledge is power when it comes to mental health and am an advocate for spreading mental health awareness.
I work with adults and older teens (15+) struggling with anxiety, OCD, BFRBs, BDD, depression, body image issues, and other life concerns like role transitions and finding purpose.
With a background of studying and working in the medical field before making my transition to psychology and counseling, I am passionate about the mind-body connection and using a whole-person approach towards healing. I also believe that knowledge is power when it comes to mental health and am an advocate for spreading mental health awareness.
You’re not broken. You’re human.
If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, depression, or major life changes, it’s easy to feel stuck, exhausted, or even hopeless. Maybe you’ve tried pushing through, praying harder, or pretending everything’s fine—but deep down, you know something has to change.
I get it - because I've been there, too. I am passionate about helping people like you find relief, rediscover hope, and take back control of your life.
You’re not broken. You’re human.
If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, depression, or major life changes, it’s easy to feel stuck, exhausted, or even hopeless. Maybe you’ve tried pushing through, praying harder, or pretending everything’s fine—but deep down, you know something has to change.
I get it - because I've been there, too. I am passionate about helping people like you find relief, rediscover hope, and take back control of your life.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, OCD-like behaviors, or repetitive negative thinking?
My approach is both supportive and structured. I’m here to offer you encouragement and I also want you to learn strategies that are based on science and really work.I use mostly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention approaches in my work. Each session you’ll learn specific tactics to try and you’ll have homework to practice.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, OCD-like behaviors, or repetitive negative thinking?
My approach is both supportive and structured. I’m here to offer you encouragement and I also want you to learn strategies that are based on science and really work.I use mostly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention approaches in my work. Each session you’ll learn specific tactics to try and you’ll have homework to practice.
Jackie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about supporting individuals and families as they navigate OCD and related anxiety disorders.
In sessions together, we will challenge anxiety, explore meaning, build coping skills, face existential questions, challenge beliefs that no longer serve you, explore relationship dynamics, and build a life based on your values! I specialize in treating OCD and related disorders using Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference Based Therapy (I-CBT).
I am passionate about supporting individuals and families as they navigate OCD and related anxiety disorders.
In sessions together, we will challenge anxiety, explore meaning, build coping skills, face existential questions, challenge beliefs that no longer serve you, explore relationship dynamics, and build a life based on your values! I specialize in treating OCD and related disorders using Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference Based Therapy (I-CBT).
I also specialize in treating OCD and working with people exploring their sense of self and identity.
I utilize several approaches to therapy, with a foundational belief that trusting relationships are a necessary force in well being. I strive to be aware of the influences of culture, power, and privilege on relationships. This includes the relationship between you and I, which I intend to approach with openness and humility.
I also specialize in treating OCD and working with people exploring their sense of self and identity.
I utilize several approaches to therapy, with a foundational belief that trusting relationships are a necessary force in well being. I strive to be aware of the influences of culture, power, and privilege on relationships. This includes the relationship between you and I, which I intend to approach with openness and humility.
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
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing a supportive space to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, stress, ADHD and social skills. Using a person-centered approach, I tailor treatment to each individual, helping clients build resilience, develop practical skills, gain insight, and creating meaningful change in their lives.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing a supportive space to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, stress, ADHD and social skills. Using a person-centered approach, I tailor treatment to each individual, helping clients build resilience, develop practical skills, gain insight, and creating meaningful change in their lives.
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.
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.
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 - 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 - mitigating anxiety, challenging intrusive thoughts, and creating spaces that make life feel worth living.
As an OCD, Trauma, and Anxiety specialist, I am here to tell you that you do not have to continue to suffer from the pervasive and agonizing obsessive thoughts associated with OCD, nor do you need to continue to carry the trauma of the past with you.
Merely "talking" about OCD, Trauma and Anxiety will not resolve these issue. My holistic approach involved a combination of behavioral, cognitive, biological, and neurobiological interventions which result in the client not only "knowing" they are safe, loved, valued, and settled, but also having the emotional "knowing" that results in a peaceful existence.
As an OCD, Trauma, and Anxiety specialist, I am here to tell you that you do not have to continue to suffer from the pervasive and agonizing obsessive thoughts associated with OCD, nor do you need to continue to carry the trauma of the past with you.
Merely "talking" about OCD, Trauma and Anxiety will not resolve these issue. My holistic approach involved a combination of behavioral, cognitive, biological, and neurobiological interventions which result in the client not only "knowing" they are safe, loved, valued, and settled, but also having the emotional "knowing" that results in a peaceful existence.
I work with families that are struggling with anxiety and OCD.
Watching your child struggle with anxiety can leave you feeling helpless. You’re torn between giving in to their pleas to skip school or pushing them to go anyway. And at night, you’re a part of a long evening routine that if you try to shorten, your child breaks down, fearing something bad will happen. Do you walk away and ignore the crying, or continue the routine, sometimes stretching it for hours? The agony of watching your child’s pain, knowing how desperately you want to help but feeling powerless, is a weight you carry every day.
I work with families that are struggling with anxiety and OCD.
Watching your child struggle with anxiety can leave you feeling helpless. You’re torn between giving in to their pleas to skip school or pushing them to go anyway. And at night, you’re a part of a long evening routine that if you try to shorten, your child breaks down, fearing something bad will happen. Do you walk away and ignore the crying, or continue the routine, sometimes stretching it for hours? The agony of watching your child’s pain, knowing how desperately you want to help but feeling powerless, is a weight you carry every day.
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.
I provide Exposure and Response Prevention therapy for those diagnosed with OCD- I am happy to share more information about this treatment if you think it may be beneficial!
Welcome! I'm glad you're taking a step toward finding the right therapist for you. We may be a good fit if you are going through a life change (big or small); navigating pregnancy, infertility, or adjusting to parenthood; or wanting to find ways to strengthen your personal relationships. I strive to foster a collaborative therapeutic process that focuses on your strengths and values. We all need support- I hope that I can be one of those sources of support for you!
I provide Exposure and Response Prevention therapy for those diagnosed with OCD- I am happy to share more information about this treatment if you think it may be beneficial!
Welcome! I'm glad you're taking a step toward finding the right therapist for you. We may be a good fit if you are going through a life change (big or small); navigating pregnancy, infertility, or adjusting to parenthood; or wanting to find ways to strengthen your personal relationships. I strive to foster a collaborative therapeutic process that focuses on your strengths and values. We all need support- I hope that I can be one of those sources of support for you!
Anxiety, OCD, and overthinking might be crowding your mental space.
Therapy with me often feels gentle and playful. Together, we’ll explore what’s under the surface and learn how to shift unhelpful patterns, so you can feel more present, confident, and connected to what matters most. My approach is fluid, drawing from values exploration, cultural awareness, Internal Family Systems, and Exposure and Response Prevention.
Anxiety, OCD, and overthinking might be crowding your mental space.
Therapy with me often feels gentle and playful. Together, we’ll explore what’s under the surface and learn how to shift unhelpful patterns, so you can feel more present, confident, and connected to what matters most. My approach is fluid, drawing from values exploration, cultural awareness, Internal Family Systems, and Exposure and Response Prevention.
Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 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.
I work with children, adolescents, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity development, eating concerns, and low self-esteem through a trauma-informed lens. Many clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Drawing from over a decade of experience in eating disorder treatment, school counseling, and mental health care, I provide a warm, compassionate space to build insight, strengthen coping skills, process emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change aligned with each client's values and goals.
I work with children, adolescents, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity development, eating concerns, and low self-esteem through a trauma-informed lens. Many clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Drawing from over a decade of experience in eating disorder treatment, school counseling, and mental health care, I provide a warm, compassionate space to build insight, strengthen coping skills, process emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change aligned with each client's values and 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.