Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Beachwood, OH
See all therapists in Beachwood
Christopher Keiper
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Ohio and Indiana who provides psychotherapy for teens (15+) and adults. I specialize in
OCD
-and-related disorders, anxiety-spectrum disorders, phobias, social anxiety, and panic disorder; I also work with body image dissatisfaction and emotion regulation difficulties, and support and work with LGBTQ+ individuals (including writing letters for surgery).

Jim Ventura
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , MEd, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a special interest in the treatment of anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and
obsessive
-compulsive disorder, and have assessed and treated clients experiencing a wide variety of mental/emotional disorders and adjustment difficulties.
I have worked primarily in community mental health over the course of my career as a mental health professional. Providing services for children, adolescents, and adults in a wide variety of settings has been an especially satisfying and rewarding experience. I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology from John Carroll University and also earned a Master’s Degree in Community Agency Counseling from Cleveland State University.

Aryeh J. Graber
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPact
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a clinical psychologist, specializing in the evidence-based treatment of anxiety disorders including
OCD
, panic, phobias, and generalized anxiety across the lifespan. I also have expertise working with military Veterans and with individuals struggling to adjust to serious health-related conditions and their associated challenges.

Joanna Hardis, LISW-S, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is it hard to turn off your worries? Are your thoughts intrusive and distressing? Do you feel they control you? Everyone worries at some point, of course, but it’s when the thoughts won’t go away, or you find yourself stuck in them, I can help you. Having anxiety isn’t a hopeless situation (no matter what your head may be telling you.) Far from it. My specialties and expertise are focused on treating adults and children who have anxiety disorders,
obsessive
compulsive spectrum disorders, are going through life transitions (like life after divorce), or who would like help with their parenting skills.

Lori L. King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a mental health professional, I’ve worked in the field of psychology for many years. I have experience with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in trauma recovery, grief/bereavement, personality disorders, anxiety related disorders, mood disorders, relationship difficulties and
obsessive
-compulsive disorders. I’m a life-long learner and I support in a wholistic approach to mental health wellness. I also support that we are all much more than just the sum of our parts. I’m extensively trained in the psychodynamic, existential - humanistic, and cognitive behavioral schools of psychological thought.
Not accepting new clients

Jinger Kinner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping people who have anxiety,
OCD
, trauma histories, and who are neurodivergent and/or gender diverse.
Life is hard. People are mean. It's easy to beat ourselves up. In a world where we often feel pressure to fit neatly inside a box, it helps to have someone in your corner working with you to unmask. To understand your true self. And to help you share it proudly with the world.

The Hull Institute
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MBA
Verified
Verified
All the therapists and dietitians at The Hull Institute have specialized training to work with people with eating disorders, and all the issues that accompany them:
OCD
, other addictions, depression, anxiety, bipolar, and others.
New Beginnings are possible! Sometimes we initiate the changes and open ourselves up to new possibilities. Sometimes those possibilities, masked as scary changes, are thrust upon us. Either way, it is our responsibility to do our best to move through the challenges and ask for help when we need it. New Beginnings Eating Disorders Center and The Hull Institute are here to help you embrace new beginnings and recovery! I work closely with a team of eating disorder specialists including dietitians and art therapists. We also locations in Beachwood, Rocky River, Fairlawn and Strongsville. We accept most major insurance, and we will help you!

Beth Mishkind Roth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in evidenced-based treatments for children, adolescents, and families. My approach to treatment is heavily skill-based, goal oriented, and highly collaborative. I view the parents/guardians as experts in their child, and feel that together, we form a unified team. My practice includes: Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Depression,
OCD
, Parent-Child Conflict/Skill Development, Phobias, and Self-Esteem Enhancement. I also specialize in working with the siblings of children with special needs, including developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs, to address family dynamics and coping skills development.

Lindsay Feingold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
A therapeutic relationship based on safety and trust is essential in affecting change. I'm a Licensed Independent Social Worker with twenty five years of experience practicing psychotherapy with adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder,
OCD
, grief and loss, and help to address life challenges, transitions, feelings of isolation and fear about the future. Additionally, I work with parents to assist and guide in the ever-challenging work of raising a teenager.

Roger Neal Hess
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a Clinical Psychologist, my specialties are anxiety and anti-anxiety training , depression and anti-depression training,
OCD
, relationship training and coaching for individuals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is my main method and is a very learner friendly set of skills. Whatever method used, healing old wounds releases new energy for learning the skills needed to overcome old habits that interfere with the best we can be. Building and learning mindfulness skills and a new awareness is a part of CBT.
Waitlist for new clients

Deborah Ross
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Therapy should be individually tailored to the client. With over 30 years experience, I have several techniques to use to help people achieve their goals. Successful therapy depends upon an open and trusting relationship. I am trained in hypnosis, EMDR, Energy psychology, and crisis intervention as well as traditional techniques. Special areas of expertise include fears and anxiety,
OCD
, relationships, and trauma. I use hypnosis for relaxation training, smoking cessation, and other issues. My office is a small, quiet and private one, not a part of a big practice.
Waitlist for new clients

Duncan Simpson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICDC
Verified
Verified
Please note that Duncan has a waitlist at this time. Duncan is currently seeing clients through teletherapy only during evening hours through Grow Well Cleveland. Duncan has experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds who are healing from depression, PTSD, anxiety, trauma, life-adjustment issues, interpersonal difficulties, ADHD,
OCD
, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and other mental health issues. Duncan also has profound experience specifically working with veterans and individuals who are struggling with substance use issues. He also has specialized licensing in providing chemical dependency therapy.

Suzanne Gord
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, MA
Verified
Verified
If you’re looking for a peaceful space to help you sort out stressful thoughts and discover new insights, I can help. As a person-centered counselor, I believe you have the potential to find the answers you seek. My role is to collaborate and guide you along the way. I’m a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). This means I have specialized training in exploring the causes and treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. Along with talk therapy, I use techniques such as mindfulness, movement, grounding, and breathwork.

The Anxiety Treatment Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
For over 20 years, the Anxiety Treatment Center has specialized in
state-of-the-art treatment for people of all ages with anxiety disorders
and stress-related problems. Phobias, worry, panic attacks, hoarding,
obsessions, and compulsions have been shown by extensive research
to be effectively treated by Cognitive-Behavioral therapy.
The Director, Barbara Fleming, Ph.D., is a Diplomate and Founding
Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and trained with Aaron T.
Beck, M.D., the originator of Cognitive Therapy. She co-authored the
books "Clinical Applications of Cognitive Therapy" and "Cognitive
Therapy of Personality Disorders."

Ryan Mosier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
Verified
By beginning your search for a therapist, you have already begun the therapeutic process. What do I mean by that? Well, your treatment begins with you. Your questions about why you feel a certain way - be it worried, sad, angry, confused, and so on; why you repeat the same problematic behaviors; why you keep having the same troubling thoughts - these questions that you have matter. Perhaps you find that in many aspects of your life you are the person that you want to be more of - clear thinking, content, successful - but you find that in other aspects, you struggle for reasons that cause worry and don't make sense to you.

Stephanie Liggett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW
Verified
Verified
Life can be very demanding, whether it's family, work, school, or all of the above! Anxiety, depression, and other issues are often connected to trying to meet and make sense of life's demands. I have experience working with women of all ages to sort through difficult emotions, past traumas, and relationship issues. Using client's strengths, I work to deepen understanding of current behavior/emotions, identify wants/needs, and help facilitate acceptance and personal growth.

Alyssa M Mitchell
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who obtained my Master's of Arts in Counseling from John Carroll University in 2002. I have practiced in agency,forensic and private practice settings in Cleveland over the course of the past ten years. I offer therapy sessions for adolescents, adults, couples and families using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques to help clients make desired and meaningful changes in their lives by helping them identify and reach their therapeutic goals.

Megan Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSSA
Verified
Verified
Megan is experienced in working with adults experiencing severe mental health concerns, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. She has extensive knowledge on trauma, trauma responses and the neurobiology of trauma, and has facilitated both individual and group counseling for individuals with these concerns. As a queer practitioner, Megan has experience leading both individual and group counseling for LGBTQIA+ populations who may be experiencing concerns related to identity. Megan is aligned and open to working with non-monogamous and alternative relationship styles and orientations.
Not accepting new clients

Lola A Whatley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
I desire to assist people to live an abundant life by gaining skills to cope with life’s challenges. I strive to empower people to overcome cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social challenges by increasing their coping, stress management, and conflict resolution skills. I am honored God has permitted me to use my professional experiences and faith to provided personalized techniques to assist people to heal from the emotional scars of grief, guilt, shame, rejection, and remorse to achieve their personal, professional, social, and family goals.

Terence Rozzell Restoration Therapist
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LICDC, LPCC
Verified
Verified
You want a therapist who is passionate & loves people, who has multiple, not singular experiences, who believes in therapy enough to go themselves. I go as preventive medicine. Originally from NYC, have always had friends, associates, relationships with persons from every culture. This has been extremely valuable in developing my clinical skills and ability to understand and help a wide variety of people from various backgrounds. The next invaluable contribution to my clinical skills is my Mother, Elizabeth, who taught me, "Everyone I know knows something I don't." This makes every single person of unique intrinsic value.
See more therapy options for Beachwood
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
How long does OCD treatment take?
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.