Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Portland, OR

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Megan Rose Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
For clients w/ trauma, anxiety, & OCD - I offer EMDR services, an evidence base practice proven to reduce overall disturbance levels in most clients.
OPEN for Clients-Are you struggling w/ an event that left you with nightmares, flashbacks, negative beliefs or expectations about yourself or others (eg "I'm bad"), startle responses, feeling anxious, depressed, or have difficulty concentrating? If your goal is to feel more confident in your own skin and to sleep soundly at night therapy can help. Are you and your partner struggling with parenting, infidelity, or communication? Therapy can help. - Cash Pay Only- Sliding Scale Currently Full-
(270) 479-7576
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Portland, OR 97217
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Tonia Vojtkofsky
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
As a certified Mindfulness-Based therapist, and guided by the principles of neuroplasticity, I help clients navigate symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD & related disorders, grief, illness, and anger through mindfulness interventions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapies, and skills-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Dr. Tonia Vojtkofsky specializes in psychotherapy and psychological evaluations for immigration cases such as Hardship waivers, Asylum, VAWA, and U Visas. I believe there is hope for you, no matter what you are struggling with, or how intense your suffering is. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and evidenced-based treatments that empower people to learn, grow, and heal. I value psychotherapy that addresses the whole person. My goal is to help people overcome difficulties, reach their potential, and effect real and lasting change.
(971) 257-5965
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Portland, OR 97229
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Maire Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified
Verified
I want you to leave each therapy session feeling more hopeful than when you started. I love working with clients motivated to make changes, and also clients who feel uncertain about their ability to feel better—it’s a big step to start therapy! As a therapist with extensive experience working with clients coping with anxiety, trauma, OCD and dissociation, I consistently see how traumatic events unconsciously block and inhibit an individual from feeling hopeful and making change in their lives. My goal is to provide a safe, trusting space to address what's burdening you and empower your sense of agency.
(458) 227-8848
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Portland, OR 97239
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Eli Cuda
Professional Counselor Associate
Verified
Verified
I believe that my clients hold within themselves the key to healing and change, and it’s a privilege to collaborate with each of them in this process. It is important to me that each client feels seen and affirmed in the therapeutic relationship. I work with clients in the LGBTQIA2S+ community experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD , phobias, low self-esteem, shame, relationship challenges, PTSD, and more. I also offer letter writing sessions for gender affirming procedures.
(503) 755-8316
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Portland, OR 97202
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Brian Pilecki
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders ( OCD , generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder), trauma and PTSD, psychedelic integration, depression or general life dissatisfaction, loss/grief, and identity issues.
While some people seek therapy to address a specific problem such as anxiety or depression, others use therapy as an aid for personal growth, learning about themselves, or reaching their full potential. You may feel stuck and unsure of how to break out of old habits or rigid thought patterns. Therapy can help give you a vision and the necessary tools to move from living to thriving. I want clients to feel free to be themselves and get in touch with what matters most. Built on a safe and trusting relationship, we can work together to achieve your goals and help you life a rewarding and meaningful life.
(971) 351-2966
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Portland, OR 97227
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Chris Ferrante, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
My main areas of focus are: obsessive -compulsive disorder ( OCD ); body-focused repetitive behaviors, such as: hair-pulling (trichotillomania) and skin-picking (excoriation); generalized and social anxiety; & posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
I provide individual counseling for adults living in Oregon and Washington. Counseling can be helpful in numerous ways. Some examples include: building skills to manage anxiety and mood, overcoming obsessions and compulsions, working through past trauma, and overcoming fear of social situations. I take a client-centered, integrative approach and utilize evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
(503) 436-6291
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Portland, OR 97210
Not accepting new clients
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Dani Jones
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, #R7807
Verified
Verified
I specialize in ERP, a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is evidence-based and used to treat Anxiety Disorders and OCD .
This “being human thing” is hard, and often feels uncomfortable. Sometimes the “uncomfortable” is experienced internally, sometimes externally, and sometimes both. This is a result of our actual or perceived response to the past, present, or future. Our work together will be focused on helping you to be “uncomfortable on purpose,” through identifying your values, increasing your capacity to tolerate uncertainty, processing what has maintained your current ways of living, and learning how to engage with yourself and others in a way that makes this “being human thing” a little bit easier.
(503) 433-5711
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Portland, OR 97239
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Meg Craig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have spent several years treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, social anxiety, OCD and difficulties with life transitions.
Life can be unpredictable, for better or for worse, and sometimes a little extra support is needed to get by. At especially challenging times, I offer warmth and compassion, in an effort to assure clients that they do not walk alone. Although therapy can sometimes be a messy process, I feel that the end result is worth every hectic moment.
(503) 964-6701
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Portland, OR 97221
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Candace L. Patterson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults with concerns that include anxiety (e.g., generalized anxiety, phobias, panic, OCD , social anxiety), managing chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, IBS), adjusting to life transitions (e.g., changing jobs, retirement, graduating from school), stress management, and changing health behaviors, such as smoking or overeating. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, including those who are diverse in terms of ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic status, nationality, and cultural background.
(503) 461-0876
Portland, OR 97202
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Lauren Summer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
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.
(971) 256-8351
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Portland, OR 97205
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Dr. Brad Schultz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Schultz specializes in working with the treatment of OCD and anxiety-related disorders, and depression.
Dr. Brad Schultz is a licensed Psychologist, and Director of Operations at Collective Care Clinic, LLC. He is an expert in the treatment of OCD and Anxiety-related disorders uses up-to-date evidence- based treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He seeks to create a supportive, curious, and relational space in order to target your main areas of concern.
(503) 809-5899
Portland, OR 97221
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Ashlee K Lauer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
**Currently only offering telehealth sessions** 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.
(971) 318-0025
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Portland, OR 97203
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Crystal Lorenzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, QMHP
Verified
Verified
The concerns I work with most frequently are trauma, impacts of difficult childhood experiences, OCD , anxiety, and emotional instability.
Updated April 2023: FULL, unable to accept new clients. Healing from the impacts of trauma, navigating long-term mental health struggles, and adjusting to major life events can be incredibly isolating experiences. It’s important to me to provide folks with a space to feel safe, accepted, and free to embark on their own healing journey. My goal is to help clients reestablish a safe connection to their mind and body, live in the present moment, and feel empowered to pursue the things most meaningful to them. I have experience working with folks across the lifespan and also particularly enjoy working with teens and young adults.
(503) 479-4071
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Portland, OR 97211
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Louis Moore
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
More importantly, for problems like anxiety, panic, PTSD, OCD , and more, it simply works.
When we try to control or avoid anxiety, thoughts, memories, and difficult emotions it doesn't work. Troubling thoughts and memories keep intruding, depression worsens, panic attacks happen more, and urges to do troubling compulsions or rituals become stronger. The funny thing is every other situation in daily life avoiding and fixing problems is very effective, such as fixing a flat tire so we can drive again or leaving town to avoid a hurricane. When we try this with our thoughts and feelings we get stuck, feel hopeless, and continue to suffer. Estranging us from the people, places, and activities that we cared about most.
(971) 395-4137
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Portland, OR 97211
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Brent Solari Lcsw Licsw Cadcii
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IICSW, CADCII
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with anxiety, OCD , mood or relationship issues? Going through a major life transition like changing careers, divorce, or other loss? Do you have disturbing thoughts or compulsions related to OCD or other fears ? Have you lost a loved one or dealing with relationship issues. Hope and change are possible regardless of your struggle. Having someone listen and challenge you to look inside can help build new insight and help cope with life's challenges. I am here to work with you on that path, building your self-confidence through trust in yourself.
(971) 407-1998
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Portland, OR 97225
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Sarah Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize a variety of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to treat a number of conditions, including general and specific anxieties, obsessive -compulsive disorder, depression, and complex trauma.
Navigating the human experience is inevitably challenging, and can be overwhelming at times. If you find yourself feeling stuck, trapped by your own thoughts, or overwhelmed by heavy emotions, you’re not alone. Asking for help can be a life changing first step toward getting relief and living a life of meaning. As a therapist, my goal is to provide an authentic, safe space for people to process their experiences, develop skills, and move toward building the life that they want to be living.
(503) 782-8073
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Portland, OR 97213
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Kevin Menasco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have specialized in the treatment of OCD -spectrum and anxiety related disorders using CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for over 5 years.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence based treatment designed to work with individuals and families affected by all specialties and issues listed on my page. Treating challenges like anxiety, depression and OCD , requires a collaborative and supportive process tailored to each individual. With the right treatment it is possible to see significant changes in symptoms so you can spend more time pursing what is most important to you. I am offering primarily telehealth based appointments within Oregon and in-person appointments within the Portland area as needed.
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Portland, OR 97202
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Dr. Andrea Millen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
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.
(971) 206-6560
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Portland, OR 97205
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Gregory Devore
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
, OCD ), fighting depression, addressing attention issues (ADHD), healing from complex trauma, psychedelic integration, and improving relationships (monogamous & consensual non-monogamy).
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.
(503) 738-1283
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Portland, OR 97204
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Sarah Weber
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, AT-P
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am passionate about: Anxiety, OCD , Specific Phobias, Parenting Issues & Trauma.
Talking to a new person about the hard parts of your life can feel deeply vulnerable. Whether it’s coming to therapy for the first time, returning after a break, or changing therapists, I understand the bravery and inner strength that reaching out for help requires. I aim to make the process of coming to therapy easy by making folks feel respected, safe, and understood. I provide space where people can be human, share truths, and practice new skills. I’m accepting telehealth clients ages 13+ and am an out-of-network provider. Clients under 13 in need of support are recommended to have parent sessions in order to make changes.
(425) 961-6718
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Portland, OR 97219
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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.