Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Oregon

To find a therapist to help with your specific needs, search "Issues" tab under zip code bar, then click "MORE issues" & scroll within that window. Check the accurate issues for you. If your needs align with what I know how to work with (Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, Phobias, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Tics, Trichotillomania), please reach out to my office. I do NOT specialize in Trauma/PTSD, ADHD, Substance Abuse, Personality or Eating Disorders, Kids, Couples or anything that I do not list. I am NOT contracted with Medicare/Adantage, Cigna, Magellan, MHN, Medicaid/OHP/Trillium/IHN, United/UBH/UMR/Optum, EAP.

I specialize in helping clients that have symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, and Anxiety disorders, including Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Phobias. I love working with clients who are motivated and open to trying new things in a safe setting. I hope to provide support and guidance to clients who are seeking change to live a more values-focused life.

At Portland Behavioral Therapy, Dr. Conterno utilizes concepts and approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and she has specific training and experience using these therapies to treat anxiety disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Through the integration of mindfulness, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and other cognitive-behavioral interventions, Dr. Conterno helps her clients learn new skills to more effectively overcome and manage mental health challenges and situational stressors.

I'm your advocate for positive change and personal fulfillment. Our work is a safe space to be heard and understood while receiving insightful and helpful feedback. My collaborative approach promotes total mental and physical health with a focus on personal growth, stress management, overcoming fear and avoidance, and fulfillment in sex, love, and intimacy. The therapy techniques I use heighten awareness of thoughts and feelings, teach skills for stress management, and support people to live in harmony with their values. I work with adults, teens, and couples.

I am currently taking new clients for Adult Treatment for OCD and Anxiety. .............................................................. Sometimes challenges are incredibly difficult to overcome alone. Entering into therapy with someone who specializes in treating OCD and anxiety can help you to relieve your distress and live a more fulfilling life. As your therapist, I will partner with you so that you can begin to feel better and develop an improved sense of well-being.

Everyone has a different path in therapy. No matter what issues you are struggling with, it is possible to find peace and achieve a more meaningful life. Some of the things I enjoy working with include: childhood trauma, attachment issues, OCD, PTSD, men's issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, divorce, parenting, grief and loss, life transitions, depression, and anxiety.

It can be incredibly difficult to live a fulfilling life when your mind seems to be working against you. Most of the people I work with struggle with repetitive and unwanted thoughts, images, and emotions. As a result, their lives have unintentionally become more focused on avoiding certain thoughts or feelings and less focused on connecting with their loved ones, values, and life goals. As a therapist, I find it incredibly rewarding to help people learn and practice effective strategies that get them back to doing more of what gives their lives meaning.

Therapy can be a space for personal development and healing. Each one of us has our own unique history and growth process. My goal is to support your overall mental, emotional, and relational health. I work with a range of life experiences including anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. I also specialize in the following experiences: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); an intrusive and loud inner critical voice; and trauma induced dissociation, disembodiment, panic, and fear. Together, we move forward towards your therapeutic goals.

Each of us is unique and has encountered challenges that shape who we are. What I offer is a safe, confidential space to navigate your concerns with a down-to-earth, open-minded, and objective, highly trained professional. Sometimes, we need someone to talk to and hold space for us. Sometimes we need someone who will challenge our perspective to help shift the way we have been looking at a problem. Sometimes we need someone to come down into the rabbit hole with us and help us find our way out. Let's find meaningful, intentional ways for you to engage with and live your life fully.

Are you navigating anxiety and stressful situations such as interpersonal conflict, social anxiety, school anxiety, and work stress? Do you long to engage in self-discovery in terms of identity (sexuality, gender, who you are in relation to others, life dreams, etc.)? Are you experiencing life transitions such as leaving for college, a breakup, a new career, or moving? Do you live with OCD? Do you want to create a more meaningful life in alignment with your values?

Come as you are to this space and be accepted. While the goals of therapy for each individual vary, a common goal is to be able to experience a range of emotions and have the tools and skills to cope with them. I am here to support you in this journey, regardless of what place you are starting from. I work with two main groups of people. The first being children aged 1-10 and their families, usually on the topics of neurodivergence (specifically ADHD and OCD), attachment and relationship, foster care and adoption. The second group being adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, chronic health challenges, and parenting.

If you've found yourself here, then I imagine you are looking for support to make a change in your life. It can be so challenging when you are shifting through all of these profiles to understand who can help you and how. It is true, there is not one counselor that is a great fit for each person. However, with over 12 years of therapist experience, I have seen that therapy REALLY works! I have also noticed that underneath a lot of anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relationship concerns is trauma. I specialize in working with trauma using EMDR. I help people move from a life of pain to one where they experience thriving.

Change is possible. A diagnosis of OCD or another anxiety disorder can be scary and confusing. It can feel like your life is defined by dread, worry, fear, and exhaustion. Much of your energy and time are likely spent trying to present to the outside world as “successful” and “having it all together”. Internally, you may feel disconnected from your core self, your innate purpose and potential, and the ability to enjoy simple moments in your life. Anxiety doesn’t have to define who you are as a human. Therapy is courageous work. I’m glad you’re here making this first step.

Are you often sad, stuck, angry, or anxious? Do to struggle with intrusive thoughts, hopelessness, alienation, constant fear, or bad dreams? Is your relationship in crisis? Through therapy, you can find relief, a new perspective, positive coping strategies, and a greater sense of well being. At Licensed Psychology Associates, I provide a confidential relationship and compassionate expertise for you to heal and grow through mental and emotional pain. I support you in tapping into your own capacity to recover and experience greater joy and compassion for yourself and others.

I work with individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), individuals with early childhood trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression), and LGBTIA+ individuals. You're here because you imagine a future version of you that feels liberated. Future You worries less, spends more time doing the things you used to enjoy, and feels connected with yourself and others. You want to stop ruminating, escape the the cycle of people-pleasing, anxiety, depression, and have more fulfilling relationships. You're here because you're ready for change, and I'm here to help!

Do you need someone other than your parents or friends to talk to that will not only understand and truly listen to you, but help you learn new coping skills and ways to better navigate life? Do you want to live a more full and happy life and not feel so dragged down by the pressure and stressors that young people especially are faced with? I specialize in working with youth ages 10-24. That’s right, Gen Z, I am reaching out specifically to you! I understand the challenges you’re facing in today’s world, and want to come alongside you and support you in becoming your most authentic and healthy self.

Life is a journey! Do you feel overwhelmed, distressed, disconnected or lost, is your life hard to navigate. I believe that compassionate, reflective therapy can help restore vitality and renew hope. Individuals, couples, children/families, experience emotional struggles and challenging behaviors because of the impact of a variety of past and present variables, not because of weakness. Symptoms/Behaviors are simply indicators of need, and actually illuminate innate strength that guides healing. I'mabout collaborating with you to build strengths, explore barriers to enjoyment of life, and create a joyful resilience.

I help stressed, perfectionistic students and professionals learn how to relax. Too much self-control, or overcontrol, makes it hard to enjoy life and connect meaningfully with others. It’s exhausting to feel like you’re always ‘on’, performing, or wearing a mask. Overcontrol can lead to problems like anxiety, depression, disordered eating, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and intimacy avoidance. You don’t have to struggle alone–I’ve been a therapist working with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and other overcontrolled folks for over 10 years. Together, we can get you unstuck and harness your self-control as a strength.

Currently have openings. Best reached by email. Does it feel like your anxiety or depression is interrupting your daily life? Do you feel keyed up, irritable, or on edge? Do you feel a sense of dread or impending doom? Do you experience unwanted thoughts, urges, or images? I strive to provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental, safe, and supportive therapeutic environment where we can work together to help you with your presenting concerns. I honor each client and their story and believe that the therapeutic relationship—built on openness, vulnerability, and trust—is necessary for success.