Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Brentwood, TN
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.
As a licensed clinical psychologist and faculty member for the International OCD Foundation, I'm proud to lead as the Founding Director of the Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center (NOATC).
Unfortunately, many clients with OCD have not had proper treatment (or even diagnosis) and may feel that their symptoms are un-treatable. They may have been told that their intrusive thoughts are a reflection of their character or that their compulsions are just habits that they should stop engaging in. If only it were that simple!
As a licensed clinical psychologist and faculty member for the International OCD Foundation, I'm proud to lead as the Founding Director of the Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center (NOATC).
Unfortunately, many clients with OCD have not had proper treatment (or even diagnosis) and may feel that their symptoms are un-treatable. They may have been told that their intrusive thoughts are a reflection of their character or that their compulsions are just habits that they should stop engaging in. If only it were that simple!
I've also worked significantly with helping manage and move forward from OCD and anxiety.
I have worked in a variety of settings from community mental health to partial hospitalization programs, and now work mostly with adult men.
I've also worked significantly with helping manage and move forward from OCD and anxiety.
I have worked in a variety of settings from community mental health to partial hospitalization programs, and now work mostly with adult men.
I’m Adam, a trauma-informed therapist, and I specialize in helping individuals who are struggling with OCD, anxiety, and trauma.
I help people who struggle with worries, intrusive thoughts, religious fears, and the lasting effects of past trauma. If you often experience uncomfortable thoughts that you hesitate to share with others, or if you fear acting on impulses you don’t want to follow, you're not alone. Perhaps self-doubt and indecision are holding you back, leaving you feeling isolated in your struggle. If any of this resonates, I want you to know that you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
I’m Adam, a trauma-informed therapist, and I specialize in helping individuals who are struggling with OCD, anxiety, and trauma.
I help people who struggle with worries, intrusive thoughts, religious fears, and the lasting effects of past trauma. If you often experience uncomfortable thoughts that you hesitate to share with others, or if you fear acting on impulses you don’t want to follow, you're not alone. Perhaps self-doubt and indecision are holding you back, leaving you feeling isolated in your struggle. If any of this resonates, I want you to know that you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
I specialize in treating difficulties with intense emotions, hard to control behaviors, OCD and anxiety, trauma, suicidal/self-harm behaviors, religious/spiritual concerns, and relational issues.
I have received extensive training in comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and also am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), cognitive-behavioral therapies, and psychodynamic approaches. I build my practice on the best that the research has to offer while looking for the wisdom found in your own personal and cultural values.
I specialize in treating difficulties with intense emotions, hard to control behaviors, OCD and anxiety, trauma, suicidal/self-harm behaviors, religious/spiritual concerns, and relational issues.
I have received extensive training in comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and also am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), cognitive-behavioral therapies, and psychodynamic approaches. I build my practice on the best that the research has to offer while looking for the wisdom found in your own personal and cultural values.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, and the lasting effects of complex relational trauma, helping them break free from the exhausting cycle of overthinking and self-doubt.
My top goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and accepted exactly as you are. I draw from various therapeutic tools to help you recognize the patterns that keep you stuck, learn to respond to your thoughts in a new way, and help you spend less time battling your mind and more time actually living the life that's important to you.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, and the lasting effects of complex relational trauma, helping them break free from the exhausting cycle of overthinking and self-doubt.
My top goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and accepted exactly as you are. I draw from various therapeutic tools to help you recognize the patterns that keep you stuck, learn to respond to your thoughts in a new way, and help you spend less time battling your mind and more time actually living the life that's important to you.
As an experienced anxiety & OCD therapist, I believe that you can find freedom from the worries that keep you up at night.
Do you find yourself gripped by anxiety and worry no matter what you do? Maybe you're fed up with overthinking and cycling through worst case scenario fears in your mind, feeling overwhelmed and absent from life or wishing you could just "turn your brain off". Maybe you're tired of asking yourself, "what if... (insert distressing event here)?" You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to quit worrying all the time. You're ready to feel present and connected to your loved-ones. And most of all, you're ready to enjoy life again.
As an experienced anxiety & OCD therapist, I believe that you can find freedom from the worries that keep you up at night.
Do you find yourself gripped by anxiety and worry no matter what you do? Maybe you're fed up with overthinking and cycling through worst case scenario fears in your mind, feeling overwhelmed and absent from life or wishing you could just "turn your brain off". Maybe you're tired of asking yourself, "what if... (insert distressing event here)?" You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to quit worrying all the time. You're ready to feel present and connected to your loved-ones. And most of all, you're ready to enjoy life 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.
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.
I specialize in ADHD (all ages), emotional disturbances (youth), family work, parenting issues, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, anger, emotional disconnect /numbness and men's issues.
Have you ever felt like you are stuck in the same patterns and nothing seems to change them? I have the passion, expertise and great responsibility of coming along-side teens, adults, and victims of trauma who want to get "un-stuck". I respect the uniqueness of each client I work with and I have hope for them. I have 20 years of experience working with families, couples, and teens. It would be my privilege to work with you to encounter hope, growth, unity and a healthy balance in your personal life and in your relationships.
I specialize in ADHD (all ages), emotional disturbances (youth), family work, parenting issues, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, anger, emotional disconnect /numbness and men's issues.
Have you ever felt like you are stuck in the same patterns and nothing seems to change them? I have the passion, expertise and great responsibility of coming along-side teens, adults, and victims of trauma who want to get "un-stuck". I respect the uniqueness of each client I work with and I have hope for them. I have 20 years of experience working with families, couples, and teens. It would be my privilege to work with you to encounter hope, growth, unity and a healthy balance in your personal life and in your relationships.
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?
I specialize in treating OCD in adults and children.
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of frustrating, unfulfilling thoughts, feelings or behavior patterns? Are you ready to find some new, more effective ways to increase your life satisfaction? Would you like to increase your self-awareness and understanding and develop some new coping strategies? Are you looking for a therapist who can be supportive as well as open, direct and an active participant in the change process?
I specialize in treating OCD in adults and children.
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of frustrating, unfulfilling thoughts, feelings or behavior patterns? Are you ready to find some new, more effective ways to increase your life satisfaction? Would you like to increase your self-awareness and understanding and develop some new coping strategies? Are you looking for a therapist who can be supportive as well as open, direct and an active participant in the change process?
I specialize in OCD, anxiety, and body-focused behaviors such as skin-picking and trichotillomania, and also help individuals struggling with ADHD, addiction, and depression.
Whether or not we ever meet, I want you to know that I respect your courage and strength. Simply by virtue of the fact that you’re reading this profile, I know that you yearn to move beyond struggle and build a life worth living. I would love to help you do that.
I specialize in OCD, anxiety, and body-focused behaviors such as skin-picking and trichotillomania, and also help individuals struggling with ADHD, addiction, and depression.
Whether or not we ever meet, I want you to know that I respect your courage and strength. Simply by virtue of the fact that you’re reading this profile, I know that you yearn to move beyond struggle and build a life worth living. I would love to help you do that.
I work with clients on a variety of issues, including OCD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, family issues, and more.
With extensive experience in working with clients with OCD and anxiety, as well as depression, transitions, and family work, I am able to offer a wide range of helpful modalities for you. I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) along with CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based strategies.
I work with clients on a variety of issues, including OCD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, family issues, and more.
With extensive experience in working with clients with OCD and anxiety, as well as depression, transitions, and family work, I am able to offer a wide range of helpful modalities for you. I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) along with CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based strategies.
Paul Jamison: Anxiety and
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating anxiety and OCD can feel overwhelming, isolating, and sometimes even hopeless—but you don’t have to do it alone.
My approach is grounded in compassion, education, and action. In our first sessions, you can expect thoughtful, in-depth questions so I can really get to know you and what you’re experiencing. I’ll also provide helpful psychoeducation and practical tools that can begin shifting the way you approach your symptoms—right from the start.
Navigating anxiety and OCD can feel overwhelming, isolating, and sometimes even hopeless—but you don’t have to do it alone.
My approach is grounded in compassion, education, and action. In our first sessions, you can expect thoughtful, in-depth questions so I can really get to know you and what you’re experiencing. I’ll also provide helpful psychoeducation and practical tools that can begin shifting the way you approach your symptoms—right from the start.
I have experience with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, marital dissastifaction, OCD, and divorce.
Many people have this hunch that something is just not right, or this notion there could be such a fuller life possible. For others, there is an acute pain or discomfort that makes life almost unbearable. In either case, counseling can be an extremely helpful place to work through discomfort, distress, or dysfunction.
I have experience with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, marital dissastifaction, OCD, and divorce.
Many people have this hunch that something is just not right, or this notion there could be such a fuller life possible. For others, there is an acute pain or discomfort that makes life almost unbearable. In either case, counseling can be an extremely helpful place to work through discomfort, distress, or dysfunction.
I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, and working with couples on relationships.
I provide exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression. ERP is considered the most effective treatment for OCD and anxiety. I focus on helping you break the patterns of OCD behaviors and the "rules" OCD creates that may have you feeling stuck through behavior change and thought challenges.
I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, and working with couples on relationships.
I provide exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression. ERP is considered the most effective treatment for OCD and anxiety. I focus on helping you break the patterns of OCD behaviors and the "rules" OCD creates that may have you feeling stuck through behavior change and thought challenges.
If you’re living with ADHD, autism, trauma, OCD, sleep issues, or a mind that never seems to slow down, you’re not alone.
I specialize in neurodivergence and have a deep understanding of how co-occurring conditions like OCD and trauma can add stress and anxiety to your days - while disruptive nighttime routines and racing thoughts contribute to insomnia and sleep difficulties. Together, these dynamics create negative patterns that can leave you feeling stuck and unhappy.
If you’re living with ADHD, autism, trauma, OCD, sleep issues, or a mind that never seems to slow down, you’re not alone.
I specialize in neurodivergence and have a deep understanding of how co-occurring conditions like OCD and trauma can add stress and anxiety to your days - while disruptive nighttime routines and racing thoughts contribute to insomnia and sleep difficulties. Together, these dynamics create negative patterns that can leave you feeling stuck and unhappy.
I have extensive knowledge in OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and ADD as I have been diagnosed with all of these throughout my lifetime.
I am currently enrolled at Liberty University in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I will graduate in December and shortly after begin pursuing licensure to become a LPC! The unique part of me being in school and learning so many different approaches is that I am very open-minded in how I work with my clients.
I have extensive knowledge in OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and ADD as I have been diagnosed with all of these throughout my lifetime.
I am currently enrolled at Liberty University in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I will graduate in December and shortly after begin pursuing licensure to become a LPC! The unique part of me being in school and learning so many different approaches is that I am very open-minded in how I work with my clients.
I work most often with individuals experiencing depression, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, or challenges related to pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.
Whether you are looking to begin therapy after a life change or traumatic experience, or are just hoping to find a space where you can fully be yourself, I am so glad you are here. Being allowed to come alongside someone as they face deep hurt and vulnerability, to challenge and celebrate them, to laugh and cry with them, is such an honor for me. My hope is our time in therapy holds space for you, a space where you can explore previously unknown and unacceptable parts of yourself, a space where change can take place.
I work most often with individuals experiencing depression, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, or challenges related to pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.
Whether you are looking to begin therapy after a life change or traumatic experience, or are just hoping to find a space where you can fully be yourself, I am so glad you are here. Being allowed to come alongside someone as they face deep hurt and vulnerability, to challenge and celebrate them, to laugh and cry with them, is such an honor for me. My hope is our time in therapy holds space for you, a space where you can explore previously unknown and unacceptable parts of yourself, a space where change can take place.
This means I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy in treating OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Eating disorders.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapies including cognitive restructuring, exposure response prevention, habit reversal training, and behavioral activation in addition to mindfulness and distress tolerance techniques. All treatments are chosen on an individual basis and are chosen with the intent to provide the individual with the best chance at recovery.
This means I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy in treating OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Eating disorders.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapies including cognitive restructuring, exposure response prevention, habit reversal training, and behavioral activation in addition to mindfulness and distress tolerance techniques. All treatments are chosen on an individual basis and are chosen with the intent to provide the individual with the best chance at recovery.
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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.