Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Ashland City, TN
I specialize in working with First Responders, Military, Medical Professionals, and fellow Therapists navigating PTSD, OCD, anxiety, depression, marital issues, work stress, and burnout.
My Master's degree is in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and my bachelor's is in Religion with a minor in Criminal Justice — from Liberty University. My background also includes the school of hard knocks: working as a First Responder, in crisis settings, inpatient/residential, foster care, and outpatient private practice.
I specialize in working with First Responders, Military, Medical Professionals, and fellow Therapists navigating PTSD, OCD, anxiety, depression, marital issues, work stress, and burnout.
My Master's degree is in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and my bachelor's is in Religion with a minor in Criminal Justice — from Liberty University. My background also includes the school of hard knocks: working as a First Responder, in crisis settings, inpatient/residential, foster care, and outpatient private practice.
I recognize that if you are looking into finding the right individual to be your therapist, that you are very likely navigating some really hard things. I want you to know that I've been there. I am a mom, a sober person, and a woman who has worked really hard to heal her relationship with her body. One of my golden rules to being a therapist is to never ask a client to do something that I wouldn't be willing to do (or haven't already done) myself. I am passionate about supporting my clients in their journey towards health, healing, and helping each individual take the steps needed to have the life they've always dreamt of.
I recognize that if you are looking into finding the right individual to be your therapist, that you are very likely navigating some really hard things. I want you to know that I've been there. I am a mom, a sober person, and a woman who has worked really hard to heal her relationship with her body. One of my golden rules to being a therapist is to never ask a client to do something that I wouldn't be willing to do (or haven't already done) myself. I am passionate about supporting my clients in their journey towards health, healing, and helping each individual take the steps needed to have the life they've always dreamt of.
When my clients come to me, they may recognize that something isn't quite right, and often are not sure what that "something" might be. They may have a mixed relationship with their past and struggle to integrate their experiences into a clear picture of their place in the world, or even to imagine a world where they can flourish. Sometimes they are aware of the specific traumas that have affected them, and sometimes all they know is struggle. My clients meet me with enough hope and courage to hold that first session, and I am privileged to walk with them from there.
When my clients come to me, they may recognize that something isn't quite right, and often are not sure what that "something" might be. They may have a mixed relationship with their past and struggle to integrate their experiences into a clear picture of their place in the world, or even to imagine a world where they can flourish. Sometimes they are aware of the specific traumas that have affected them, and sometimes all they know is struggle. My clients meet me with enough hope and courage to hold that first session, and I am privileged to walk with them from there.
I am accepting new clients however limited to a few ... ... You are the most important person in the room and our partnership matters while on the therapy journey. Are you are having difficulty in making lemonade from life's-lemons, difficulty adjusting to changes, dealing with the unexpected stress of life? The therapy process is totally focused on the person, client...you. Expect a warm, welcoming and positive atmosphere where you are unconditionally received. I believe that many things can positively be affected when a person feels encouraged, believed in, and safe. I also enjoy a sense of humor, laughter and healing.
I am accepting new clients however limited to a few ... ... You are the most important person in the room and our partnership matters while on the therapy journey. Are you are having difficulty in making lemonade from life's-lemons, difficulty adjusting to changes, dealing with the unexpected stress of life? The therapy process is totally focused on the person, client...you. Expect a warm, welcoming and positive atmosphere where you are unconditionally received. I believe that many things can positively be affected when a person feels encouraged, believed in, and safe. I also enjoy a sense of humor, laughter and healing.
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I specialize in the treatment of obsessive compulsive and related disorders, including body focused repetitive behaviors such as skin-picking and hair-pulling and body dysmorphic disorder, as well as anxiety disorders and perinatal anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders.
I received my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Alabama in 2014. During my graduate studies, I worked with adolescents and adults suffering from eating disorders and with college students who survived sexual assault, domestic violence, and childhood abuse.
I specialize in the treatment of obsessive compulsive and related disorders, including body focused repetitive behaviors such as skin-picking and hair-pulling and body dysmorphic disorder, as well as anxiety disorders and perinatal anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders.
I received my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Alabama in 2014. During my graduate studies, I worked with adolescents and adults suffering from eating disorders and with college students who survived sexual assault, domestic violence, and childhood abuse.
I have additional experience working with anxiety, OCD, depression, anger, and relationship issues.
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. Asking for help is one of the strongest - and scariest - things a person can do. I would love to provide a comfortable and safe space for you to explore the things you want to change. Together we can think about pieces of your life that are sticky, that take up too much space. I’m here to be an unbiased sounding board, a shoulder to lean on, and someone who can call you out when you need it (we all need that sometimes). I work from a holistic, trauma-informed approach grounded in authenticity and connection that is tailored to each individual person’s needs.
I have additional experience working with anxiety, OCD, depression, anger, and relationship issues.
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. Asking for help is one of the strongest - and scariest - things a person can do. I would love to provide a comfortable and safe space for you to explore the things you want to change. Together we can think about pieces of your life that are sticky, that take up too much space. I’m here to be an unbiased sounding board, a shoulder to lean on, and someone who can call you out when you need it (we all need that sometimes). I work from a holistic, trauma-informed approach grounded in authenticity and connection that is tailored to each individual person’s needs.
From my own experience, I know OCD can be incredibly isolating.
When you start with NOCD, you'll work with me or be paired with a therapist in our network, based on your preferences. We’ll work to get to know you and create a treatment plan to help you achieve your goals. Plus, NOCD offers support between sessions through direct messaging and access to peer communities, ensuring you never feel alone.
From my own experience, I know OCD can be incredibly isolating.
When you start with NOCD, you'll work with me or be paired with a therapist in our network, based on your preferences. We’ll work to get to know you and create a treatment plan to help you achieve your goals. Plus, NOCD offers support between sessions through direct messaging and access to peer communities, ensuring you never feel alone.
You might struggle with panic attacks, anger, grief, trauma, ADHD, sleep or eating concerns, OCD, or low self-confidence.
I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, anger, and life transitions. My approach is holistic and humanistic, using evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and client-centered therapy, along with grounding and relaxation techniques tailored to your needs.
You might struggle with panic attacks, anger, grief, trauma, ADHD, sleep or eating concerns, OCD, or low self-confidence.
I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, anger, and life transitions. My approach is holistic and humanistic, using evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and client-centered therapy, along with grounding and relaxation techniques tailored to your needs.
I’m passionate about supporting individuals who are navigating grief, healing from traumatic experiences, managing anxiety, OCD, body image concerns, and eating disorders.
In my work, I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and move toward lasting change.
I’m passionate about supporting individuals who are navigating grief, healing from traumatic experiences, managing anxiety, OCD, body image concerns, and eating disorders.
In my work, I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and move toward lasting change.
In addition to Anxiety and ADHD, I specialize in working with clients on OCD (esp. morality, sexual, and taboo obsessions), gender/non-binary exploration, queer-focused sex therapy, high-control church + cult trauma, and ethical non-monogamy.
Living in "unprecedented times" can make it feel like mental health has to be on the back burner, but I believe in prioritizing joy and rest to endure what feels impossible. Using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices, I work with clients to find their true selves and help strip away external stressors so they feel prepared to take on the rest of life. I enjoy helping others navigate difficult conversations and establish healthy boundaries with those around them. It is normal for the therapy process to feel a bit intimidating, but my sessions are informal and individually tailored. Neurodiverse? You'll feel right at home!
In addition to Anxiety and ADHD, I specialize in working with clients on OCD (esp. morality, sexual, and taboo obsessions), gender/non-binary exploration, queer-focused sex therapy, high-control church + cult trauma, and ethical non-monogamy.
Living in "unprecedented times" can make it feel like mental health has to be on the back burner, but I believe in prioritizing joy and rest to endure what feels impossible. Using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices, I work with clients to find their true selves and help strip away external stressors so they feel prepared to take on the rest of life. I enjoy helping others navigate difficult conversations and establish healthy boundaries with those around them. It is normal for the therapy process to feel a bit intimidating, but my sessions are informal and individually tailored. Neurodiverse? You'll feel right at home!
Laura Siktberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
8 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with adults with a variety of presenting concerns, particularly trauma, OCD, ADHD, depression, and loneliness.
I provide empathy, hope, and solutions to my clients and want to ensure you know you are not alone in this. I work from an inclusive, affirming, trauma-informed lens and will find the structure and approach that works best for you, at the time when you need it. Addressing trauma with EMDR and conquering OCD with ERP are two of my favorites!
I enjoy working with adults with a variety of presenting concerns, particularly trauma, OCD, ADHD, depression, and loneliness.
I provide empathy, hope, and solutions to my clients and want to ensure you know you are not alone in this. I work from an inclusive, affirming, trauma-informed lens and will find the structure and approach that works best for you, at the time when you need it. Addressing trauma with EMDR and conquering OCD with ERP are two of my favorites!
I specialize in evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety using ERP, CBT, and practical skills to help you break patterns of avoidance, rumination, and reassurance-seeking.
I specialize in treating OCD and many types of anxiety, helping professionals, many that are stuck in intrusive thoughts, overthinking, avoidance, perfectionism, or self-doubt. Using ERP and CBT treatment helps reduce compulsions, build tolerance for uncertainty, and move forward with more confidence and control.
I specialize in evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety using ERP, CBT, and practical skills to help you break patterns of avoidance, rumination, and reassurance-seeking.
I specialize in treating OCD and many types of anxiety, helping professionals, many that are stuck in intrusive thoughts, overthinking, avoidance, perfectionism, or self-doubt. Using ERP and CBT treatment helps reduce compulsions, build tolerance for uncertainty, and move forward with more confidence and control.
My areas of focus include clients who struggle with OCD, eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety/depression, and life transitions.
Starting therapy is a courageous step, and whether you're just beginning or returning to this work, I honor your willingness to show up. Life can be hard sometimes. We all go through seasons of struggle, uncertainty, and pain that leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, from others, and from the life we want to live. Therapy can be a powerful space to reconnect, to heal, and to begin again.
My areas of focus include clients who struggle with OCD, eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety/depression, and life transitions.
Starting therapy is a courageous step, and whether you're just beginning or returning to this work, I honor your willingness to show up. Life can be hard sometimes. We all go through seasons of struggle, uncertainty, and pain that leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, from others, and from the life we want to live. Therapy can be a powerful space to reconnect, to heal, and to begin again.
You may have anxiety, OCD or intrusive thoughts.
I decided to become a therapist because of my own struggles with mental health issues especially as an adolescent and young adult. I want to take these awful experiences and use them as motivation to help others. If you are an over thinker, I believe I can help. I work with engineers, executives, health care professionals, teachers, and pretty much any person who is in a profession that tends to reward perfectionism and over analysis.
You may have anxiety, OCD or intrusive thoughts.
I decided to become a therapist because of my own struggles with mental health issues especially as an adolescent and young adult. I want to take these awful experiences and use them as motivation to help others. If you are an over thinker, I believe I can help. I work with engineers, executives, health care professionals, teachers, and pretty much any person who is in a profession that tends to reward perfectionism and over analysis.
I work with clients who may be experiencing Eating Disorders, OCD, Anxiety and related disorders, as well as working through identity formation and transitional periods of life.
I seek to aid others in navigating the gray areas of life and all that encompasses. I believe that as humans, discomfort is inevitable, however suffering is not, and I hope to help clients create the safety and security within themselves to reduce suffering. I have found great joy in creating a compassionate, creative, and collaborative space to engage in this work with clients. As a naturally curious person, it is my goal to invite all the parts of you to be seen, heard, and attended to in the therapeutic space. I approach counseling from a humanistic perspective and incorporate parts work in my therapeutic style.
I work with clients who may be experiencing Eating Disorders, OCD, Anxiety and related disorders, as well as working through identity formation and transitional periods of life.
I seek to aid others in navigating the gray areas of life and all that encompasses. I believe that as humans, discomfort is inevitable, however suffering is not, and I hope to help clients create the safety and security within themselves to reduce suffering. I have found great joy in creating a compassionate, creative, and collaborative space to engage in this work with clients. As a naturally curious person, it is my goal to invite all the parts of you to be seen, heard, and attended to in the therapeutic space. I approach counseling from a humanistic perspective and incorporate parts work in my therapeutic style.
I specialize in OCD (Harm OCD), depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I bring a calm, open presence and offer reassurance when it feels helpful. My goal is to create an environment that is reflective, practical, and clarifying—one that supports autonomy and self-assurance. I often connect well with people who approach their experiences analytically, feel ambivalent about starting therapy, or work in the mental health field.
I specialize in OCD (Harm OCD), depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I bring a calm, open presence and offer reassurance when it feels helpful. My goal is to create an environment that is reflective, practical, and clarifying—one that supports autonomy and self-assurance. I often connect well with people who approach their experiences analytically, feel ambivalent about starting therapy, or work in the mental health field.
I embrace you as who you are, without judgement and I listen deeply. I want to know your experiences and your characters that made you uniquely you – a precious individual fearfully and wonderfully made. I want to help you to recognize your strengths, and then utilize these as we work through problems, and towards success in life. I also want to help you recognize and challenge distorted thinking that prompt negative feelings and unproductive behaviour. Do you assume the worst will happen? Do you think you are not good enough? Are and anxious and depressed because of bad experiences?
I embrace you as who you are, without judgement and I listen deeply. I want to know your experiences and your characters that made you uniquely you – a precious individual fearfully and wonderfully made. I want to help you to recognize your strengths, and then utilize these as we work through problems, and towards success in life. I also want to help you recognize and challenge distorted thinking that prompt negative feelings and unproductive behaviour. Do you assume the worst will happen? Do you think you are not good enough? Are and anxious and depressed because of bad experiences?
Cynthia Boucher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that everyone should live their life without judgement, fear or distress. Developing trust with your therapist is the most important first step in a therapeutic relationship. Once trust and rapport has been established, I will work with you to develop the goals of therapy. If you are having difficulties with a past trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and career or life transitions. I am here to help you build management and coping skills. A vast majority of my experience has been working with individuals that have an array of social and behavioral difficulties.
I believe that everyone should live their life without judgement, fear or distress. Developing trust with your therapist is the most important first step in a therapeutic relationship. Once trust and rapport has been established, I will work with you to develop the goals of therapy. If you are having difficulties with a past trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and career or life transitions. I am here to help you build management and coping skills. A vast majority of my experience has been working with individuals that have an array of social and behavioral difficulties.
The same is true for anxiety and OCD.
I utilize evidence based and research backed treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). But don't worry about understanding all of these therapies, we will work together to identify the best therapy for your needs.
The same is true for anxiety and OCD.
I utilize evidence based and research backed treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). But don't worry about understanding all of these therapies, we will work together to identify the best therapy for your needs.
I was trained at Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital and use evidence-based treatments to support children and teens with OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
In therapy, your child will learn to understand what’s keeping them stuck and develop new ways of responding to challenges. Whether we’re addressing self-critical thoughts, perfectionism, anxiety, or behavioral difficulties, I help children build confidence and develop practical skills that support lasting change.
I was trained at Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital and use evidence-based treatments to support children and teens with OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
In therapy, your child will learn to understand what’s keeping them stuck and develop new ways of responding to challenges. Whether we’re addressing self-critical thoughts, perfectionism, anxiety, or behavioral difficulties, I help children build confidence and develop practical skills that support lasting change.
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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.