Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Scandia, MN

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Michelle Thoen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Scandia, MN 55073
Life is full of surprises and sometimes it is difficult to know how to handle these changes. I am dedicated to providing a professional, caring and respectful environment which encourages clients to collaborate in identifying areas of concern and individualizing goals. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques that are research-based and effective, clients learn ways to cope with those changes that were once viewed as troublesome.
Life is full of surprises and sometimes it is difficult to know how to handle these changes. I am dedicated to providing a professional, caring and respectful environment which encourages clients to collaborate in identifying areas of concern and individualizing goals. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques that are research-based and effective, clients learn ways to cope with those changes that were once viewed as troublesome.
(612) 200-0735 View (612) 200-0735

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Rebecca Bowers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Forest Lake, MN 55025
I believe that the best therapy is radically empathetic, that all people hold the innate capacity for healing, and that courage and strength are discovered when people are allowed the space to express and release emotional pain. I use relational, evidence based approaches and work collaboratively with my clients to target the issues most challenging to them. The approaches I use vary and are dependent on the needs of the individual, family, or couple that I'm working with, modalities include DBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, psychodynamic and attachment theory.
I believe that the best therapy is radically empathetic, that all people hold the innate capacity for healing, and that courage and strength are discovered when people are allowed the space to express and release emotional pain. I use relational, evidence based approaches and work collaboratively with my clients to target the issues most challenging to them. The approaches I use vary and are dependent on the needs of the individual, family, or couple that I'm working with, modalities include DBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, psychodynamic and attachment theory.
(651) 464-3685 x115 View (651) 464-3685 x115
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Christina Owens
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047
Christina Owens is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug and Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Master's degree in Integrated Behavioral Health. Christina utilizes a holistic approach to therapy that is strengths-based, person-centered and draws from various aspects of several evidence-based therapies (Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Acceptance and Commitment, Exposure and Solution Focused) to meet each individual client's needs and goals.
Christina Owens is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug and Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Master's degree in Integrated Behavioral Health. Christina utilizes a holistic approach to therapy that is strengths-based, person-centered and draws from various aspects of several evidence-based therapies (Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Acceptance and Commitment, Exposure and Solution Focused) to meet each individual client's needs and goals.
(651) 571-9974 View (651) 571-9974
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Jack Kasl
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Forest Lake, MN 55025
I provide compassionate care to individuals and couples who suffer emotionally. I will assist in clarifying the values that people struggle to identify and to put into action. I provide solution-focused therapy once barriers to successful living are identified. I find that a holistic, mind/body approach is essential to uncovering the solutions to life's problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is uniquely geared in affecting personal change and is a certified, evidence-based therapy approach.
I provide compassionate care to individuals and couples who suffer emotionally. I will assist in clarifying the values that people struggle to identify and to put into action. I provide solution-focused therapy once barriers to successful living are identified. I find that a holistic, mind/body approach is essential to uncovering the solutions to life's problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is uniquely geared in affecting personal change and is a certified, evidence-based therapy approach.
(612) 223-7268 View (612) 223-7268
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Lynn Moore
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC, EAPEAL
Verified Verified
Lindstrom, MN 55045
This approach involves all of you -- body, mind and soul -- and results in increased clarity of purpose, self-awareness and effectiveness in all aspects of your life. Over and over again -- participants are profoundly impacted by this experience -- leaving with renewed commitment and focused energy toward their life goals.
This approach involves all of you -- body, mind and soul -- and results in increased clarity of purpose, self-awareness and effectiveness in all aspects of your life. Over and over again -- participants are profoundly impacted by this experience -- leaving with renewed commitment and focused energy toward their life goals.
(651) 964-1980 View (651) 964-1980
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Brittany Bennett
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047
Brittany completed her Masters of Arts in Counseling and Psychology at Bethel University. She also received her Child and Adolescent certificate from Bethel University. She is working towards her license through the state of Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She has experience in community based family and individual skills and therapy along with providing intensive foster care treatment. She also received additional training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has extensive experience in working with individuals and families that are affected by trauma.
Brittany completed her Masters of Arts in Counseling and Psychology at Bethel University. She also received her Child and Adolescent certificate from Bethel University. She is working towards her license through the state of Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She has experience in community based family and individual skills and therapy along with providing intensive foster care treatment. She also received additional training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has extensive experience in working with individuals and families that are affected by trauma.
(651) 427-3332 View (651) 427-3332
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Danielle Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hugo, MN 55038
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, relationship issues, family conflicts as well as exploring gender and sexuality. I work to create an open and safe environment where clients can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. As a therapist, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to find solutions that work for you and help you discover your true potential in life.
I have extensive experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, relationship issues, family conflicts as well as exploring gender and sexuality. I work to create an open and safe environment where clients can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. As a therapist, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to find solutions that work for you and help you discover your true potential in life.
(651) 800-7523 View (651) 800-7523
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Mary Louise Gooch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chisago City, MN 55013  (Online Only)
Therapy with your partner will explore the essential aspects of being in a relationship. If you are experiencing couples’ burnout or any other difficult situation with your partner, just know that in relationships there are times that are difficult and challenging which can open up feelings of numbness, grief, anger, helplessness, sadness and intense stress. I will help you create a sense of understanding and to learn how to talk and be with each other in a different way. To be able to see and listen and enjoy each other again. At this time I am only seeing couples, couples on the brink of divorce and families with adult children.
Therapy with your partner will explore the essential aspects of being in a relationship. If you are experiencing couples’ burnout or any other difficult situation with your partner, just know that in relationships there are times that are difficult and challenging which can open up feelings of numbness, grief, anger, helplessness, sadness and intense stress. I will help you create a sense of understanding and to learn how to talk and be with each other in a different way. To be able to see and listen and enjoy each other again. At this time I am only seeing couples, couples on the brink of divorce and families with adult children.
(612) 662-6119 View (612) 662-6119
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Beyond the Brain Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Hello. If you are looking for someone to support you through a difficult time, you will receive compassion, healing and wisdom from me. I specialize in helping people heal from depression, anxiety, injury, divorce, trauma and abuse. If you are interested in regaining or reaching new levels of accomplishment, I can also help. I believe we need one another to maximize our potential. We have a cutting edge collaborative team of professionals committed to assisting you with positive mind-body-spirit connection. Offering Consulting, Counseling, Biofeedback, & Mediation. We are here to help maximize your potential!
Hello. If you are looking for someone to support you through a difficult time, you will receive compassion, healing and wisdom from me. I specialize in helping people heal from depression, anxiety, injury, divorce, trauma and abuse. If you are interested in regaining or reaching new levels of accomplishment, I can also help. I believe we need one another to maximize our potential. We have a cutting edge collaborative team of professionals committed to assisting you with positive mind-body-spirit connection. Offering Consulting, Counseling, Biofeedback, & Mediation. We are here to help maximize your potential!
(651) 401-8622 View (651) 401-8622
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Clear Passage Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Forest Lake, MN 55025
We are all trying to live a life that has meaning and worth. When our best efforts don't work, we may become "stuck". This is where a counselor can help you interpret and re-frame the issues to chart a path to help get "UNstuck". My goal in therapy is to create a safe place to talk about the issues and work towards a solution. Maya Angelou says it best: "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. If you cannot make a change, change the way you have been thinking. You might find a new solution."
We are all trying to live a life that has meaning and worth. When our best efforts don't work, we may become "stuck". This is where a counselor can help you interpret and re-frame the issues to chart a path to help get "UNstuck". My goal in therapy is to create a safe place to talk about the issues and work towards a solution. Maya Angelou says it best: "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. If you cannot make a change, change the way you have been thinking. You might find a new solution."
(651) 358-2480 View (651) 358-2480
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Resolution Counseling Center
Psychologist, MA, LP, CEAP
Verified Verified
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Are you going through a significant life transition? Perhaps you are grieving the loss of someone special, a divorce, or other relationship has changed. Maybe it is a job transition or challenges of a new family system. It could be that you are just entering the working world as a young adult, trying to keep up with the new demands. Change is difficult and whatever the transition or life challenge you are facing, you may be feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty making decisions. Perhaps you are struggling with self confidence, relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, and other undesirable thoughts and feelings.
Are you going through a significant life transition? Perhaps you are grieving the loss of someone special, a divorce, or other relationship has changed. Maybe it is a job transition or challenges of a new family system. It could be that you are just entering the working world as a young adult, trying to keep up with the new demands. Change is difficult and whatever the transition or life challenge you are facing, you may be feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty making decisions. Perhaps you are struggling with self confidence, relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, and other undesirable thoughts and feelings.
(651) 237-4745 View (651) 237-4745
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Lakes Center for Youth & Families, Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Forest Lake, MN 55025
At Lakes Center for Youth & Families, we use a collaborative client-centered approach that’s designed to meet each client where they are at. Our offices provide an inviting comfortable environment and our therapists use creative strategies and evidence-based approaches to best serve our clients. We provide therapy to people of all ages, striving to equip people with the skills to heal traumas, manage symptoms, reduce stress, and improve their overall quality of life.
At Lakes Center for Youth & Families, we use a collaborative client-centered approach that’s designed to meet each client where they are at. Our offices provide an inviting comfortable environment and our therapists use creative strategies and evidence-based approaches to best serve our clients. We provide therapy to people of all ages, striving to equip people with the skills to heal traumas, manage symptoms, reduce stress, and improve their overall quality of life.
(651) 661-6249 View (651) 661-6249
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Jo Kurzmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Forest Lake, MN 55025  (Online Only)
I work with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling. I help facilitate healing for people suffering from PTSD and trauma as the result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I provide an empathic and relational experience to assist with the challenging and sometimes debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain.
I work with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling. I help facilitate healing for people suffering from PTSD and trauma as the result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I provide an empathic and relational experience to assist with the challenging and sometimes debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain.
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Eliana Grung
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047
Eliana graduated from Bethel University with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. She is working towards her license through the state of Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor as well as attaining her certificate in Child and Adolescent Counseling. Eliana enjoys working with individuals, families and children and adolescents from a broad range of cultural backgrounds. She has experience working with very young children (ages 0-5) as well as children and adolescents with ADHD, ODD, anxiety, depression and trauma. Eliana utilizes a holistic approach to therapy that is person-centered and strengths-based.
Eliana graduated from Bethel University with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. She is working towards her license through the state of Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor as well as attaining her certificate in Child and Adolescent Counseling. Eliana enjoys working with individuals, families and children and adolescents from a broad range of cultural backgrounds. She has experience working with very young children (ages 0-5) as well as children and adolescents with ADHD, ODD, anxiety, depression and trauma. Eliana utilizes a holistic approach to therapy that is person-centered and strengths-based.
(651) 564-8080 View (651) 564-8080
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HP Psychological Associates, PC
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest Lake, MN 55025
We know how important it is to have options when you decide to reach out for support. As a group of clinicians invested in your wellbeing, we provide individual and group counseling to adults, children (ages 4+), families, and couples. Because we cannot determine when life stressors or increasing mental health concerns will occur, you may be able to be seen the same day of your call.
We know how important it is to have options when you decide to reach out for support. As a group of clinicians invested in your wellbeing, we provide individual and group counseling to adults, children (ages 4+), families, and couples. Because we cannot determine when life stressors or increasing mental health concerns will occur, you may be able to be seen the same day of your call.
(218) 464-0908 View (218) 464-0908
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Canvas Health, Forest Lake Clinic
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Canvas Health is dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and recovery to the lives of people we serve. We achieve this by helping children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders.
Canvas Health is dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and recovery to the lives of people we serve. We achieve this by helping children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders.
(651) 358-2038 View (651) 358-2038
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www.CounselingKidsandAdults.com
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lindstrom, MN 55045
We believe that we all have the capability to survive through difficult times and unwanted emotions. We also believe that we are all worthwhile and valuable individuals that have something valuable to offer others. However, sometimes the world and people around us can seem discouraging and shame-based. One of our goals is to model self-worth and provide our clients with constant encouragement until they are able to see themselves as a worthwhile person that is capable of also encouraging others. Visit us at www.CounselingKidsandAdults.com
We believe that we all have the capability to survive through difficult times and unwanted emotions. We also believe that we are all worthwhile and valuable individuals that have something valuable to offer others. However, sometimes the world and people around us can seem discouraging and shame-based. One of our goals is to model self-worth and provide our clients with constant encouragement until they are able to see themselves as a worthwhile person that is capable of also encouraging others. Visit us at www.CounselingKidsandAdults.com
(651) 927-8152 View (651) 927-8152
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Michelle Kahler
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chisago City, MN 55013  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is a journey down a long winding path, through forests and meadows, filled with obstacles that can easily trip us up. Each path is unique and I enjoy walking with clients on their journey. I believe in a client-centered, strength based approach to therapy. We work together to establish goals and develop treatment plans based on your priorities and needs.
Life is a journey down a long winding path, through forests and meadows, filled with obstacles that can easily trip us up. Each path is unique and I enjoy walking with clients on their journey. I believe in a client-centered, strength based approach to therapy. We work together to establish goals and develop treatment plans based on your priorities and needs.
(651) 419-5304 x304 View (651) 419-5304 x304
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Beth Marolt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Forest Lake, MN 55025
The headlines read : These are the worst of times (Styx,1981). At times our situations can be overwhelming and truly feel like the worst of times. Life can be painful and difficult and sometimes feels out of control. I help clients deal with a variety of “worst of times” including marital conflict, medical crisis or chronic illness, parenting issues, a difficult child/teen, anger, depression/anxiety, etc. I will help you to solve these and other issues, and work together to make lasting changes.
The headlines read : These are the worst of times (Styx,1981). At times our situations can be overwhelming and truly feel like the worst of times. Life can be painful and difficult and sometimes feels out of control. I help clients deal with a variety of “worst of times” including marital conflict, medical crisis or chronic illness, parenting issues, a difficult child/teen, anger, depression/anxiety, etc. I will help you to solve these and other issues, and work together to make lasting changes.
(651) 538-6960 View (651) 538-6960
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A New Dawn Mental Health
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Chisago City, MN 55013
I specialize in women and teen issues, mental health illnesses and therapy with clients that have survived trauma or abuse. I have years of experience working with children with autism and implementing behavior supports. I have provided couple and family therapy as well. I also provide Christian based therapy, helping individuals find their faith and strength by the word of God.
I specialize in women and teen issues, mental health illnesses and therapy with clients that have survived trauma or abuse. I have years of experience working with children with autism and implementing behavior supports. I have provided couple and family therapy as well. I also provide Christian based therapy, helping individuals find their faith and strength by the word of God.
(651) 358-2259 View (651) 358-2259
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.