Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Seattle, WA
My main focus is the treatment of OCD, anxiety, and ADHD in youth and adults.
I believe that YOU are the expert on you, and will work collaboratively to draw from the treatment modalities I am trained in to meet your goals for yourself or your child. Working with me, you can expect sessions to include ways to approach life more mindfully, and tools for dealing with difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
My main focus is the treatment of OCD, anxiety, and ADHD in youth and adults.
I believe that YOU are the expert on you, and will work collaboratively to draw from the treatment modalities I am trained in to meet your goals for yourself or your child. Working with me, you can expect sessions to include ways to approach life more mindfully, and tools for dealing with difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
I work with adults across the lifespan to treat anxiety (panic, social anxiety, healthy anxiety), OCD, perfectionism, insomnia, and chronic pain.
My approach to therapy provides a compassionate space where individuals can become more aware of the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and actions. From here they can begin making changes towards greater health. I believe healing and growth occur when we recognize that we are imperfect human beings and begin to meet ourselves with more kindness and acceptance. Another important aspect of change is learning to be with pain and difficulties in a skillful way. This involves changing our relationship to difficult emotions such as anxiety and fear so that we are not run by them.
I work with adults across the lifespan to treat anxiety (panic, social anxiety, healthy anxiety), OCD, perfectionism, insomnia, and chronic pain.
My approach to therapy provides a compassionate space where individuals can become more aware of the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and actions. From here they can begin making changes towards greater health. I believe healing and growth occur when we recognize that we are imperfect human beings and begin to meet ourselves with more kindness and acceptance. Another important aspect of change is learning to be with pain and difficulties in a skillful way. This involves changing our relationship to difficult emotions such as anxiety and fear so that we are not run by them.
I frequently work with folks on topics related to attachment, sexuality, anxiety, OCD, life transitions, and trauma.
Are you feeling stuck? Can’t break out of the cycle? Or maybe you recently experienced a loss, and you’d like help picking up the pieces to figure out what happened. Despite knowing that certain behaviors aren’t working anymore, it may be very difficult to change or interrupt painful, destructive patterns that seem to hijack our lives and relationships. This can leave folks feeling frustrated, helpless, hopeless, or just broken. Therapy can provide you with the experiences, tools, and insight to make meaningful changes in your life, in your relationships, and promote personal growth.
I frequently work with folks on topics related to attachment, sexuality, anxiety, OCD, life transitions, and trauma.
Are you feeling stuck? Can’t break out of the cycle? Or maybe you recently experienced a loss, and you’d like help picking up the pieces to figure out what happened. Despite knowing that certain behaviors aren’t working anymore, it may be very difficult to change or interrupt painful, destructive patterns that seem to hijack our lives and relationships. This can leave folks feeling frustrated, helpless, hopeless, or just broken. Therapy can provide you with the experiences, tools, and insight to make meaningful changes in your life, in your relationships, and promote personal growth.
Some areas I am especially experienced in working with include past trauma, depression, attachment, ADHD, high-masking autism, OCD, and anxiety.
Have you been told you are "too sensitive" or "too much"? Are you finding it difficult to live in, enjoy, or focus on the present moment? Maybe images, thoughts, or feelings of the past keep appearing despite your best efforts. Perhaps worries of the future and its endless possibilities keep you from sleeping at night. Sometimes it may feel impossible to "just look at the bright side!". This may have led to you being unable to focus at work or school, spending less time with the people or hobbies you care about, or simply going through the motions of day-to-day life.
Some areas I am especially experienced in working with include past trauma, depression, attachment, ADHD, high-masking autism, OCD, and anxiety.
Have you been told you are "too sensitive" or "too much"? Are you finding it difficult to live in, enjoy, or focus on the present moment? Maybe images, thoughts, or feelings of the past keep appearing despite your best efforts. Perhaps worries of the future and its endless possibilities keep you from sleeping at night. Sometimes it may feel impossible to "just look at the bright side!". This may have led to you being unable to focus at work or school, spending less time with the people or hobbies you care about, or simply going through the motions of day-to-day life.
I also specialize in the treatment of anxiety, anger management, ADHD, OCD, depression, trauma, parent/child conflict, mood disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
I recognize that I am yet another white privileged woman providing mental health services. I aim to use my privilege to work to disrupt the systems that create marginalization in the work I do as a therapist. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming care and use a Health at Every Size perspective.
I also specialize in the treatment of anxiety, anger management, ADHD, OCD, depression, trauma, parent/child conflict, mood disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
I recognize that I am yet another white privileged woman providing mental health services. I aim to use my privilege to work to disrupt the systems that create marginalization in the work I do as a therapist. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming care and use a Health at Every Size perspective.
I'm certified by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is a cognitive behavioral therapy approach specific to treating OCD.
I have 20+ years of experience across varied clinical settings (including private practice, schools, hospitals, and clinics) providing psychotherapy to teen and adult clients struggling with mental health challenges. I enjoy supporting parents and caregivers seeking help for themselves and their children at all stages of life.
I'm certified by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is a cognitive behavioral therapy approach specific to treating OCD.
I have 20+ years of experience across varied clinical settings (including private practice, schools, hospitals, and clinics) providing psychotherapy to teen and adult clients struggling with mental health challenges. I enjoy supporting parents and caregivers seeking help for themselves and their children at all stages of life.
Her expertise effectively addresses a comprehensive range of issues including trauma, PTSD, OCD, smoking cessation, grief, insomnia, weight management, sports performance enhancement, and confidence building, ensuring profound and lasting change.
Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) is a dynamic therapeutic approach designed to pinpoint and resolve the root causes of anxiety and other emotional disturbances. By identifying and addressing these underlying issues, RRT facilitates a swift and lasting resolution, effectively clearing the mind of emotional blockages.
Her expertise effectively addresses a comprehensive range of issues including trauma, PTSD, OCD, smoking cessation, grief, insomnia, weight management, sports performance enhancement, and confidence building, ensuring profound and lasting change.
Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) is a dynamic therapeutic approach designed to pinpoint and resolve the root causes of anxiety and other emotional disturbances. By identifying and addressing these underlying issues, RRT facilitates a swift and lasting resolution, effectively clearing the mind of emotional blockages.
I specialize in getting you unstuck from anxiety, OCD, phobias, panic, BFRBs (skin-picking/hair-pulling) & ADHD.
I know what works and what doesn't. I'll work with you to individually tailor treatment to your symptoms in a way that you can see tangible results. I'm happy to share what modalities I use and how much experience I have, but you likely just want to know you'll get better and HOW. I'll walk through all of this for you in our first free chat together.
I specialize in getting you unstuck from anxiety, OCD, phobias, panic, BFRBs (skin-picking/hair-pulling) & ADHD.
I know what works and what doesn't. I'll work with you to individually tailor treatment to your symptoms in a way that you can see tangible results. I'm happy to share what modalities I use and how much experience I have, but you likely just want to know you'll get better and HOW. I'll walk through all of this for you in our first free chat together.
I provide Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, in which I have extensive training by DBT Linehan Board-Certified clinicians, as well as Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD.
Do you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or struggle to be connected to your life? You're not alone. Together we can work to build the skills you need to live a life that fits within your values. Being emotionally sensitive myself, I understand the difficulties many of us face when we feel things deeply. My mission as your therapist will be to support you in cherishing this aspect of yourself, while we work on any negative impacts it might have on your life. My specialty is working with adults and older teens with difficulty regulating emotion, as well as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, and neurodivergence.
I provide Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, in which I have extensive training by DBT Linehan Board-Certified clinicians, as well as Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD.
Do you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or struggle to be connected to your life? You're not alone. Together we can work to build the skills you need to live a life that fits within your values. Being emotionally sensitive myself, I understand the difficulties many of us face when we feel things deeply. My mission as your therapist will be to support you in cherishing this aspect of yourself, while we work on any negative impacts it might have on your life. My specialty is working with adults and older teens with difficulty regulating emotion, as well as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, and neurodivergence.
I bring over 20 years of experience working in higher education to my training in effective treatments for anxiety, OCD, and depression.
For many, though full of potential, finding one’s way can be a difficult and lonely journey, especially for those suffering from anxiety or depression. We can get caught in reactive patterns that reinforce negative ways of viewing the world, those around us, and ourselves. My clients are typically high achievers with many skills and talents but are often hard on themselves. They tend to be deep, critical thinkers who are accustomed to dismissing or masking their pain. In my practice, I bring warmth, humor, empathy, and respect to the application of evidence-based treatments to partner with clients to help them get unstuck.
I bring over 20 years of experience working in higher education to my training in effective treatments for anxiety, OCD, and depression.
For many, though full of potential, finding one’s way can be a difficult and lonely journey, especially for those suffering from anxiety or depression. We can get caught in reactive patterns that reinforce negative ways of viewing the world, those around us, and ourselves. My clients are typically high achievers with many skills and talents but are often hard on themselves. They tend to be deep, critical thinkers who are accustomed to dismissing or masking their pain. In my practice, I bring warmth, humor, empathy, and respect to the application of evidence-based treatments to partner with clients to help them get unstuck.
I'm queer and specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ and/or non-monogamous adults around trauma, family of origin issues, gender affirming care, and anxiety, including OCD.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and evidence-based. We may look at your childhood, systems of oppression, traumas, context, and/or culture in making sense of your experience. As we collaborate over time, you will gain a variety of skills to feel more at ease in your mind and body. I may draw from IFS, CPT, ERP, ACT, or DBT in our work together.
I'm queer and specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ and/or non-monogamous adults around trauma, family of origin issues, gender affirming care, and anxiety, including OCD.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and evidence-based. We may look at your childhood, systems of oppression, traumas, context, and/or culture in making sense of your experience. As we collaborate over time, you will gain a variety of skills to feel more at ease in your mind and body. I may draw from IFS, CPT, ERP, ACT, or DBT in our work together.
Meet Our Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is what I practice. This means that changing your behaviors and responses to your thoughts can change the way you feel. In particular, individualized exposure and response prevention therapy is used to target OCD symptoms. With OCD, this is the gold standard approach required to help you regain your freedom.
I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is what I practice. This means that changing your behaviors and responses to your thoughts can change the way you feel. In particular, individualized exposure and response prevention therapy is used to target OCD symptoms. With OCD, this is the gold standard approach required to help you regain your freedom.
I love helping people with anxiety, including panic, stress, social anxiety, OCD, and posttraumatic stress.
My approach is: (1) strengths-based: I believe there is more right with you than wrong with you. (2) science-based: I use therapeutic approaches that are well-supported by clinical research. (3) collaborative: You are the best expert on yourself, and I share expertise on the process of change and growth. (4) culturally responsive and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I love helping people with anxiety, including panic, stress, social anxiety, OCD, and posttraumatic stress.
My approach is: (1) strengths-based: I believe there is more right with you than wrong with you. (2) science-based: I use therapeutic approaches that are well-supported by clinical research. (3) collaborative: You are the best expert on yourself, and I share expertise on the process of change and growth. (4) culturally responsive and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, OCD and related disorders.
Specific training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptancce Commitment Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Mindfulness and Compassion
She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, OCD and related disorders.
Specific training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptancce Commitment Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Mindfulness and Compassion
At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling).
We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD. We’ll work to get to know you and create a treatment plan to help you effectively address your challenges and achieve your goals.
At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling).
We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD. We’ll work to get to know you and create a treatment plan to help you effectively address your challenges and achieve your goals.
Experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD)?.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which can teach you skills to reduce the power that anxious thoughts and feelings hold over you. My goal is to help you live the life the want according to your values. I offer Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety and CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I).
Experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD)?.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which can teach you skills to reduce the power that anxious thoughts and feelings hold over you. My goal is to help you live the life the want according to your values. I offer Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety and CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I).
Now, as an OCD specialist, I've been told that I have a warm personality and can put people at ease.
Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues based on your preferences.
Now, as an OCD specialist, I've been told that I have a warm personality and can put people at ease.
Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues based on your preferences.
With 9 years of experience as a therapist, I have had the privilege of working in various settings, and have specialized in the treatment of OCD and Anxiety-Related Conditions for four years.
I use evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and incorporate aspects of Behavioral Activation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as needed.
With 9 years of experience as a therapist, I have had the privilege of working in various settings, and have specialized in the treatment of OCD and Anxiety-Related Conditions for four years.
I use evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and incorporate aspects of Behavioral Activation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as needed.
For people who struggle with persistent depression or anxiety, OCD-like symptoms, ASD and neurodivergency, and "control" patterns of relating Radically Open DBT can be helpful in reducing symptoms and improving self-awareness.
Resolving relationship, cultural and communication issues can increase your self awareness to bring opportunities for growth and enjoyment. If you feel lonely and unsure why, let’s explore how to bring joy to your life, starting at our first meeting.
I work with parents/families, couples and individuals. My main focus is RO-DBT, an evidenced based approach to help with issues related to "overcontrol". I also use supplementary techniques for changing habits, improving communication and reducing inner conflict. This includes using Accelerated Resolution Therapy and other metaphor-based interventions.
For people who struggle with persistent depression or anxiety, OCD-like symptoms, ASD and neurodivergency, and "control" patterns of relating Radically Open DBT can be helpful in reducing symptoms and improving self-awareness.
Resolving relationship, cultural and communication issues can increase your self awareness to bring opportunities for growth and enjoyment. If you feel lonely and unsure why, let’s explore how to bring joy to your life, starting at our first meeting.
I work with parents/families, couples and individuals. My main focus is RO-DBT, an evidenced based approach to help with issues related to "overcontrol". I also use supplementary techniques for changing habits, improving communication and reducing inner conflict. This includes using Accelerated Resolution Therapy and other metaphor-based interventions.
Erjing Cui, MA, LMHC, specializes in working with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) and related disorders, depression, trauma, and culturally diverse populations.
Erjing is currently the president of OCD Washington, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. She is adjunct faculty member at the University of Washington, a part of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Action Council for IOCDF, a professional member for Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS).
Erjing Cui, MA, LMHC, specializes in working with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) and related disorders, depression, trauma, and culturally diverse populations.
Erjing is currently the president of OCD Washington, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. She is adjunct faculty member at the University of Washington, a part of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Action Council for IOCDF, a professional member for Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS).
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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.