Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Olney, MD

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Leslie C Worley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olney, MD 20832
For OCD, I use a blend of ERP and I-CBT.
I believe therapy is a collaborative effort for healing, and I seek to build an authentic relationship with my clients. I’m dedicated to empowering people to learn how to live by their values instead of feeling like their emotions and thoughts control or overwhelm their lives. In the midst of all the pain, there’s a way to feel grounded and connected. The work we do together will likely be challenging and it’s also an opportunity to create real, lasting change. If you're suffering from self harm, including cutting, bingeing, restriction, purging, or have OCD, my targeted approach is highly effective when you engage in the process.
For OCD, I use a blend of ERP and I-CBT.
I believe therapy is a collaborative effort for healing, and I seek to build an authentic relationship with my clients. I’m dedicated to empowering people to learn how to live by their values instead of feeling like their emotions and thoughts control or overwhelm their lives. In the midst of all the pain, there’s a way to feel grounded and connected. The work we do together will likely be challenging and it’s also an opportunity to create real, lasting change. If you're suffering from self harm, including cutting, bingeing, restriction, purging, or have OCD, my targeted approach is highly effective when you engage in the process.
(667) 242-8672 View (667) 242-8672
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Stacy Steiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olney, MD 20832
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families. My areas of specialty are ADHD, OCD, self-esteem building, social skills, depression, and anxiety. Establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship is vital to effective treatment, which I work to strengthen from the very first session by developing trust and a safe environment for honest discussion.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families. My areas of specialty are ADHD, OCD, self-esteem building, social skills, depression, and anxiety. Establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship is vital to effective treatment, which I work to strengthen from the very first session by developing trust and a safe environment for honest discussion.
(301) 479-8949 View (301) 479-8949
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Rebecca Lederman
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Olney, MD 20832
I will help you face OCD, social anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, existential fears, relationship/coupleship concerns, fear and shame.
Have past experiences made it painful to trust and accept the care you deserve? Have trauma, fear, and doubt prevented you from being the person you hope to be? The pain of feeling deeply misunderstood can be haunting. You are finally ready to feel some relief because, deep down, you know that you have so much more to offer the world. I want you to know that you are allowed to feel important and valuable– to have your authentic self welcomed and cherished. It's time to take a chance on yourself, test the waters, and become the person you want to be.
I will help you face OCD, social anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, existential fears, relationship/coupleship concerns, fear and shame.
Have past experiences made it painful to trust and accept the care you deserve? Have trauma, fear, and doubt prevented you from being the person you hope to be? The pain of feeling deeply misunderstood can be haunting. You are finally ready to feel some relief because, deep down, you know that you have so much more to offer the world. I want you to know that you are allowed to feel important and valuable– to have your authentic self welcomed and cherished. It's time to take a chance on yourself, test the waters, and become the person you want to be.
(667) 843-7507 View (667) 843-7507
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Nicole McAnally-Turner
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olney, MD 20832
I specialize in issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ODD, ADHD, parent/child relational issues, gender dysphoria, and dual-diagnoses.
I have been working as a licensed therapist since 2016 but have been working with people for over 14 years. I have experience working with a diverse group of clients, with a wide range of treatment needs. Facing life’s difficulties can be overwhelming. I am here to provide a confidential environment where therapy is a collaborative process. It is my goal to help my clients gain the necessary tools to aid in healing and a positive mindset. It is my belief that mental health and physical health work hand-in-hand with neither one more important than the other.
I specialize in issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ODD, ADHD, parent/child relational issues, gender dysphoria, and dual-diagnoses.
I have been working as a licensed therapist since 2016 but have been working with people for over 14 years. I have experience working with a diverse group of clients, with a wide range of treatment needs. Facing life’s difficulties can be overwhelming. I am here to provide a confidential environment where therapy is a collaborative process. It is my goal to help my clients gain the necessary tools to aid in healing and a positive mindset. It is my belief that mental health and physical health work hand-in-hand with neither one more important than the other.
(301) 900-5720 View (301) 900-5720
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Caron Starobin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Olney, MD 20832
We have expertise in autism; anxiety; depression; trauma; family conflict; parenting, sibling and peer relationship challenges; sexual issues; self harm; OCD; disordered eating; relationship challenges; and neurodiversity-affirming couples therapy.
Starobin Counseling collectively offers over 30 years of experience providing counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We regard relationships as central to the therapeutic process and help people repair and strengthen their relationships. Some challenges in life are purely personal, but most problems express themselves in the intersections with other people. Therapy helps people understand feelings, listen to their best thinking, and helps people gain new or alternative perspectives. We help people strengthen their own vitality and repair difficult ruptures to unlock their capacity for meaningful connections.
We have expertise in autism; anxiety; depression; trauma; family conflict; parenting, sibling and peer relationship challenges; sexual issues; self harm; OCD; disordered eating; relationship challenges; and neurodiversity-affirming couples therapy.
Starobin Counseling collectively offers over 30 years of experience providing counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We regard relationships as central to the therapeutic process and help people repair and strengthen their relationships. Some challenges in life are purely personal, but most problems express themselves in the intersections with other people. Therapy helps people understand feelings, listen to their best thinking, and helps people gain new or alternative perspectives. We help people strengthen their own vitality and repair difficult ruptures to unlock their capacity for meaningful connections.
(301) 273-7346 View (301) 273-7346
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Kim Parker Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Olney, MD 20832
Ms. Wells is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Supervisor, Court Approved Parent Coordinator (PC), and EMDR Trained therapist who offers more than 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents, & adults. She specializes in working with individuals & families who may be experiencing trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, or other behavioral disorders. Ms. Wells has advanced training & certifications in EMDR, Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Parent Coordination& Mediation. Lastly, she is a breast cancer survivor who specializes in assisting women & families thrive during & after treatment.
Ms. Wells is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Supervisor, Court Approved Parent Coordinator (PC), and EMDR Trained therapist who offers more than 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents, & adults. She specializes in working with individuals & families who may be experiencing trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, or other behavioral disorders. Ms. Wells has advanced training & certifications in EMDR, Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Parent Coordination& Mediation. Lastly, she is a breast cancer survivor who specializes in assisting women & families thrive during & after treatment.
(301) 960-3304 View (301) 960-3304
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Jason B Deitz
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Olney, MD 20832
This can lead to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking, disrupted eating and sleeping patterns.
I am dedicated to utilizing my extensive experience and education to assist individuals and families in promoting growth and self-understanding in their mental health. My goal is to help manage day-to-day life challenges and navigate life transitions. These transitions—whether for older adults facing significant life changes, young adults moving from college into the workforce, or adolescents transitioning from high school to college—can be daunting and anxiety-inducing. They often bring feelings of being stuck, fears of the unknown, and issues related to separation from family and friends.
This can lead to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking, disrupted eating and sleeping patterns.
I am dedicated to utilizing my extensive experience and education to assist individuals and families in promoting growth and self-understanding in their mental health. My goal is to help manage day-to-day life challenges and navigate life transitions. These transitions—whether for older adults facing significant life changes, young adults moving from college into the workforce, or adolescents transitioning from high school to college—can be daunting and anxiety-inducing. They often bring feelings of being stuck, fears of the unknown, and issues related to separation from family and friends.
(301) 579-0450 View (301) 579-0450
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Hannah Seibert
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olney, MD 20832  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Hannah Seibert and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards mental wellness. With specialized training and experience in anxiety and depressive disorders, I provide compassionate and effective therapy to help you regain control of your life.
My name is Hannah Seibert and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards mental wellness. With specialized training and experience in anxiety and depressive disorders, I provide compassionate and effective therapy to help you regain control of your life.
(301) 409-4129 View (301) 409-4129
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Megan Jacobs
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olney, MD 20832  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland with a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I enjoy working with adults and specialize in working with children/adolescents and the dual diagnosis population. I have experience working in various environments including outpatient centers, inpatient programs, residential treatment centers, and school-based services. I have worked with a plethora of disorders/symptoms including but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, ADHD, self-esteem issues, and anger management.
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland with a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I enjoy working with adults and specialize in working with children/adolescents and the dual diagnosis population. I have experience working in various environments including outpatient centers, inpatient programs, residential treatment centers, and school-based services. I have worked with a plethora of disorders/symptoms including but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, ADHD, self-esteem issues, and anger management.
(301) 965-1597 View (301) 965-1597
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Donald J Palmer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Olney, MD 20832
Hello. If you are considering psychotherapy, a good "fit" with your psychologist is essential. I have been a practicing clinical psychologist for over forty years. During that time, I have also been a psychology professor at Montgomery College. My theoretical orientation is a pragmatic blend of cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic and behavioral, but I am also a firm believer in the value of positive psychology. I try not to diagnose people, but rather work with the entire individual, especially with their strengths. I am not the "silent, blank-screen" kind of therapist.
Hello. If you are considering psychotherapy, a good "fit" with your psychologist is essential. I have been a practicing clinical psychologist for over forty years. During that time, I have also been a psychology professor at Montgomery College. My theoretical orientation is a pragmatic blend of cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic and behavioral, but I am also a firm believer in the value of positive psychology. I try not to diagnose people, but rather work with the entire individual, especially with their strengths. I am not the "silent, blank-screen" kind of therapist.
(240) 685-9559 View (240) 685-9559
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Abby McClintock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Olney, MD 20832
Welcome to McClintock Therapies! We are a tight knit group of psychotherapists with a wide array of specialities and backgrounds that enable us to treat a variety of issues. Collectively we are trained in numerous modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, dialectical behavior Therapy techniques, and play therapy. We see all ages including children, adolescents, and adults.
Welcome to McClintock Therapies! We are a tight knit group of psychotherapists with a wide array of specialities and backgrounds that enable us to treat a variety of issues. Collectively we are trained in numerous modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, dialectical behavior Therapy techniques, and play therapy. We see all ages including children, adolescents, and adults.
(301) 918-5643 View (301) 918-5643
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Katie Gibbons
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, DBT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olney, MD 20832  (Online Only)
We all want to transition from surviving to thriving. I believe in your potential to thrive personally, socially, and professionally. Therapy will help you develop the tools and skills needed to handle life's stressful and challenging situations. This process focuses on self-empowerment and understanding to boost your confidence. You deserve a meaningful life of happiness, and I hope to help you on this journey.
We all want to transition from surviving to thriving. I believe in your potential to thrive personally, socially, and professionally. Therapy will help you develop the tools and skills needed to handle life's stressful and challenging situations. This process focuses on self-empowerment and understanding to boost your confidence. You deserve a meaningful life of happiness, and I hope to help you on this journey.
(443) 730-5753 View (443) 730-5753
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Dr. Amy Phillips Counseling
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Olney, MD 20830  (Online Only)
I am here to help you and to listen. We can work together to better understand the challenges in your life. Through talking, things will get better. Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you can feel empowered and go on that positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I am here to help you and to listen. We can work together to better understand the challenges in your life. Through talking, things will get better. Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you can feel empowered and go on that positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
(202) 424-9616 View (202) 424-9616
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David Tong
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, EMBA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Olney, MD 20832  (Online Only)
My approach to counseling is to be fully present, attune, and resonate with my clients by co-regulating their nervous systems in a therapeutic setting. I am trained to identify and treat the root causes of emotional triggers and associated thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. I believe mental wellness is characterized by calmness, clarity, curiosity, creativity, confidence, courage, compassion, and connectedness.
My approach to counseling is to be fully present, attune, and resonate with my clients by co-regulating their nervous systems in a therapeutic setting. I am trained to identify and treat the root causes of emotional triggers and associated thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. I believe mental wellness is characterized by calmness, clarity, curiosity, creativity, confidence, courage, compassion, and connectedness.
(301) 381-4835 View (301) 381-4835
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Frandi Mars Integrative And Holistic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Health , Coach
Verified Verified
Olney, MD 20832
Are you experiencing major anxiety and/or depression? Are you stuck in a place of chronic overwhelm? Do you have chronic fatigue, joint aches, pain, digestive issues no matter what you try? Is your child experiencing mental health and/or behavioral issues? As a clinical social worker for the last 25 years and a Health Coach for 11, I combine an integrative and holistic approach to emotional AND physical well-being. We all deal with daily stress, loss, and crisis, but if we feel better physically and learn tools and techniques how to handle the stress, we will be better equipped to face the challenges that are presented to us.
Are you experiencing major anxiety and/or depression? Are you stuck in a place of chronic overwhelm? Do you have chronic fatigue, joint aches, pain, digestive issues no matter what you try? Is your child experiencing mental health and/or behavioral issues? As a clinical social worker for the last 25 years and a Health Coach for 11, I combine an integrative and holistic approach to emotional AND physical well-being. We all deal with daily stress, loss, and crisis, but if we feel better physically and learn tools and techniques how to handle the stress, we will be better equipped to face the challenges that are presented to us.
(301) 683-5084 View (301) 683-5084
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House Calls
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CTRS, CPRP, CLP
Verified Verified
Olney, MD 20832
House Calls is a comprehensive service for family or loved one faced with chronic or situational life circumstances. House Calls has a team of specialists some licensed and some certified in disciplines such as counseling, medical case management, on line recreation therapy addressing isolation, addiction monitoring, vocational and/or educational coaching; help find subsidies, advocacy to transition special needs individuals or seniors; referrals and resources for people with chronic mental illness; phobias; school anxiety; navigating the mental health/medical maze and we help lawyers entrusted with guardianship for an individual?
House Calls is a comprehensive service for family or loved one faced with chronic or situational life circumstances. House Calls has a team of specialists some licensed and some certified in disciplines such as counseling, medical case management, on line recreation therapy addressing isolation, addiction monitoring, vocational and/or educational coaching; help find subsidies, advocacy to transition special needs individuals or seniors; referrals and resources for people with chronic mental illness; phobias; school anxiety; navigating the mental health/medical maze and we help lawyers entrusted with guardianship for an individual?
(240) 503-5062 View (240) 503-5062
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Maryland Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Olney, MD 20832  (Online Only)
Our mission at Maryland Therapy Collective is to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, inclusive, and client-centered treatment to help our clients live healthier and more fulfilling lives. We incorporate this approach by tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs. We believe that our clients have the power to make the changes they want in their lives, and we are here to help guide and support them through that process.
Our mission at Maryland Therapy Collective is to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, inclusive, and client-centered treatment to help our clients live healthier and more fulfilling lives. We incorporate this approach by tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs. We believe that our clients have the power to make the changes they want in their lives, and we are here to help guide and support them through that process.
(240) 376-5886 View (240) 376-5886
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April Donohue
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olney, MD 20832
Youth experience a variety of transitions, challenges, and pressures. Coping with such difficulties while going to school and managing relationships is hard. Kids may show symptoms of anxiety, mood changes, behavior problems, struggles with friends, or trouble in school as a result. I want to help youth and their families get back on track. My primary approach is CBT, which focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behavior all work together and affect our mental health. Although I use treatments backed by research, I believe my relationship with my clients is the foundation of our work together.
Youth experience a variety of transitions, challenges, and pressures. Coping with such difficulties while going to school and managing relationships is hard. Kids may show symptoms of anxiety, mood changes, behavior problems, struggles with friends, or trouble in school as a result. I want to help youth and their families get back on track. My primary approach is CBT, which focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behavior all work together and affect our mental health. Although I use treatments backed by research, I believe my relationship with my clients is the foundation of our work together.
(301) 691-4254 View (301) 691-4254
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Kimberly Garrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Olney, MD 20832  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual psychotherapy in Olney, Maryland. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, divorce. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical concentration and specialization in families and children. I have 25 years of experience in the field of Social Work and have been in private practice in Olney for 20 years. I am currently only working with adult clients. I am a participating provider with many insurance companies. My office hours hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday. I look forward to working with you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual psychotherapy in Olney, Maryland. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, divorce. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical concentration and specialization in families and children. I have 25 years of experience in the field of Social Work and have been in private practice in Olney for 20 years. I am currently only working with adult clients. I am a participating provider with many insurance companies. My office hours hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday. I look forward to working with you.
(240) 297-7517 View (240) 297-7517
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Emily Weschler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP, CSTIP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Olney, MD 20832
I believe in the relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy as a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I believe in a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is my privilege to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. Your story matters. I believe all of us are significant & what happens to you is unique & important.
I believe in the relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy as a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I believe in a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is my privilege to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. Your story matters. I believe all of us are significant & what happens to you is unique & important.
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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.