Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Columbus, NC

Are you struggling with intense anxiety, frequent worry, or obsessive thoughts? Do you avoid important activities because of your anxiety? Do you find it difficult to enjoy life and pursue goals because of these problems? We all experience anxiety sometimes, but if it interferes with your social life, daily functioning, or work there is hope. I pride myself on being compassionate while being guided by evidenced based treatment using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention).

I believe in meeting each individual where they are in their journey with acceptance and curiosity. I offer compassion, authenticity, and care to help you uncover and satisfy your unmet needs. Many of us are wounded, but we are not broken. When we discover and meet our needs, our nervous systems reset and offer up a whole new place from which to live life. Counseling can help you understand and undo patterns of thought and behavior that unconsciously keep you from truly connecting with yourself and others. You can find peace.

As a psychologist, I offer therapy and psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. I conduct psychological and psychoeducational testing to assess for neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral concerns. These include learning disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder.

My clinical interests have grown from general therapy issues into more niche areas such as couples, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, career, grief, chronic pain, substance abuse, self-injurious behaviors, personality disorders, trauma, and faith-based issues. I have also expanded into psychological testing ranging from personality, differential diagnosis, pre-surgical screening (e.g., spinal cord stimulator implants, bariatric), and cognitive assessments. My experience also includes training medical residents, supervision of masters/doctoral students, consulting, and teaching at a collegiate level.

Deb Osgood-Hynes, Psy.D.: Doctoral degree in 1993. Internship and post-doc at Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston). Continued at MGH and Harvard Medical School for 15 years. Founding staff in opening the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital. After 11 years there, final position before leaving OCDI was Director of Psychological Services and Director of Training. On OCD Foundation Scientific Advisory Board for 7 years. Owner of company in MA (LLC) offering CBT to diversity of clients for 12 years. Relocated to NC and received NC license in 2017. Now offering telehealth to clients in both NC and MA. Text/Call to hear my availability.

Erin (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced major life-altering (traumatic) events that have contributed to mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, addictions and more). With over 10 years working in the mental health field, Erin is well-versed in meeting each client where they are at, facilitating a safe, open and honest therapy experience.

I rely on evidenced based interventions, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to address depression, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, social isolation, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder, and to manage Bipolar Disorder. I also work with students who are struggling emotionally with the goal of succeeding with school. I also work with older adults who are seeking to address distress, grief, transitions, relationship problems, and chronic health challenges. I provide Psychological Evaluations, ADHD evaluations, court assessments and required Fitness for Practice Evaluations.

Hello! I’m a licensed social worker with over 17 years of experience in the field. My specialties include working with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress, and compulsive and obsessive behaviors. I use a holistic approach which can incorporate techniques such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. I often find that my clients benefit from my experience working with modern neuroscience, which helps us better understand what’s going on inside our brains as we work towards changing our patterns of thinking and behavior.

We are accepting new patients! Hablamos y ofrecemos servicios en Español. Estamos aceptando nuevos pacientes. I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural professional who has worked with abused children, adolescents, adults and their families who have experienced trauma. I have also worked with individuals with other mental health disorders (e.g., anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, impulse control, addiction disorders, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.).

Josh is thoughtful in his approach to serving individuals and families through various struggles and transitions. He strives to create a warm, collaborative and non-judgmental environment where therapy can work towards clear solutions, deeper truths and a fuller acceptance of strengths and struggles. He has been in private practice since 2009 and has expertise in working with anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD grief, OCD, dream interpretation and the integration of spiritual concerns with the work of therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Josh is excited about working with all aspects of the family system and throughout major

Does fear and anxiety interfere with you daily, making it difficult to enjoy certain parts of your life? Is your anxiety affecting your self-confidence and self-esteem? Do your OCD symptoms affect your life? If you are concerned with increasing levels of anxiety that feel overwhelming and uncontrollable, I can help you. With a specific focus on the treatment of Anxiety and OCD related disorders, you will gain practical tools and strategies that you can implement immediately.

If you are here, you are probably looking for some support and assistance in returning your life or that of a loved one to a sense of “normalcy” or calm. Or perhaps you are looking for a calm that has never been experienced. I understand that struggles with OCD, anxiety, difficult experiences or challenging behaviors can be overwhelming and difficult to sort out. I have extensive experience working with people and families in many different life situations and I can help you, your child and your family find a calmer place.

My goal as a therapist is to help adults, adolescents, children and families to improve their quality of life and relationships with one another. I work with individuals to find healing and peace in times of crisis, confusion, and stress. Additional services that I offer are parental coaching and school advocating/consulting. My strength is creating a safe, positive, space for adults, teens, kids, and families to open up authentically and make the changes necessary for happiness.

In these times of change and uncertainty, many individuals are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, sad, stressed, unmotivated and sometimes, hopeless and helpless. Reaching out for therapy is a brave, first step. I believe that successful therapy is rooted in the positive, working relationships I form with my clients. I offer a skills based approach, centered around exploration and empowerment to create change for positive life outcomes. We focus on specific problems, solutions, skills and reachable goals. I provide much more than traditional talk therapy and help clients achieve better results in life.

We are all faced with the challenges through the journey of finding purpose, fulfillment and identity.  You might feel like you are being stretched in a million different directions right now.  Maybe you are having difficulty making the "right" decision about your job, your friendships, or your romantic relationships.  Perhaps stress, anxiety or depression is getting in the way of bringing your true self to your interactions and performance. If you've found yourself reading through this page, then perhaps there is a part of you that is ready to explore a different way of living. And yes, it is possible.

Life is beautiful when we are in harmony with the universe and heal through our challenges. I would be honored to be a part of your journey to live a little more at peace and find your way through life’s circumstances. I excel in working with patients who have anxiety, depression, crisis situations, eating disorders, cultural acclimation issues, or racial trauma amongst many other areas of specialty. I enjoy healing through targeted therapies and helping you connect to the vast opportunities provided by the universe to get back to the joy of living. Practicing with care, compassion and empathy are my strong suits. All are welcome.

There is great potential for positive change within reach. Starting therapy is one way to start taking courageous steps forward toward a new beginning. I believe that all people have the ability to make positive changes to bring about a more meaningful, balanced life. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgemental space to process difficult emotions and thought processes and gain necessary coping skills to reduce distress. We'll work together to identify specific issues causing distress, recognize existing strengths to draw upon and develop new and effective coping strategies.

Dr. Redlak-Olcese's therapeutic approach is collaborative, structured, and active and provided in person or tele-health. It goes beyond "talk-therapy." Specific techniques are taught during each session and next steps are identified to practice at home. She is dedicated to integrating evidence based research into clinical practice. She helps you identify current patterns of thinking, feeling, physiological reactions, and behaviors that keep you stuck and develop new ways of coping and responding that work. She provides education/guidance to loved ones. Treatment is self-empowering, time limited, has a beginning, middle, and end.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults, ages five and up. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have five years' experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and challenges with life transitions.