Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Seattle, WA
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OCD Treatment / Theresa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you're an adult in Washington state suffering from
OCD
, I would love to hear from you! I specialize in treating
OCD
, and I am especially skilled in treating “rumination as a compulsion”—mental compulsions that are not visible to anyone else. I offer Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), and Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), all of which are scientifically effective in treating
OCD
. I-CBT has been described as profound and a “game-changer.” This compassionate and effective psychotherapy has been changing lives in Canada and Europe for over 20 years.
Not accepting new clients

Ashley Sedlacek
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with all kinds of anxiety and
OCD
, as well as early childhood behavior problems and school issues.
Experiencing anxiety is a normal part of life, but sometimes it can start taking over your life, and this is when therapy can help. Sometimes it is hard to know what to do, or hard to do what we want when we are overwhelmed by certain fears, feelings or ideas. This too is when therapy can help. Whether you or your child is experiencing anxiety that is causing distress and limiting life, I would love to work with you. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, which will be driven by your needs, desires, and motivations.
Waitlist for new clients

Jody Dearborn
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Sometimes life can lead you to feel overwhelmed and preoccupied by worries. It can be hard to manage your day and you may have thoughts and feelings that are hard to talk about. I look forward to helping you. I am an interactive and integrative therapist with a goal of providing you with a stigma-free and affirming therapy experience. Areas I can help you with: anxiety, fears and worry,
OCD
, panic, insomnia, and stress. Contact me for the support you need.

Carol J Lundemo
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Are you burdened with feelings of anxiety, depression, or hopelessness? Do you have intrusive, terrifying thoughts or feel compelled to perform rituals that you know don't make sense? I specialize in treating
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder.
OCD
is very common, affecting one in 40 individuals. I am highly trained in using exposure and response prevention, the only evidence based treatment besides medication, proven to help sufferers. I understand this complex and largely misunderstood disorder, and I also support family members, who frequently experience frustration, confusion, and pain while not knowing how to help their loved one

Erjing Cui
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Erjing Cui, MA, LMHC, specializes in working with
Obsessive
-Compulsive Disorder (
OCD
) and related disorders, depression, trauma, and culturally diverse populations. Some of her training included: exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) from McLean Hospital, a psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School; Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) Level 1 and Level II Training by founder and co-founder Dr. Les Greenberg and Dr. Robert Elliott; Advanced Empathy Training by co-founder Dr. Robert Elliott; Mastering ACT III etc.
Not accepting new clients

Melissa Hadfield, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Your struggle with anxiety may be exhausting, frustrating and feel quite hopeless. Especially when your anxiety interferes with your ability to connect with people or to engage in daily activities. If you're experiencing symptoms on the
OCD
spectrum, you know how hard it is to have your life ruled by distressing thoughts and physical sensations. What possibilities would become available to you if your anxiety no longer ran your life?

The Ketamine Clinic of Seattle
CRNA, ND, MPH
Verified
Verified
We provide a patient-centered integrative alternative treatment option for people who have been suffering from long-term depression and are not seeing results from traditional treatments (such as antidepressants or ECT). Ketamine therapy can provide rapid results (from hours to days), without the negative side effects often experienced with antidepressant medication. We are committed to acquainting people with this new and unique option for treatment. Ketamine Infusions are also used effectively for anxiety, PTSD,
OCD
, BPD, and other mood disorders.
Geoffrey A Wiegand
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Common problems treated include, Depression; Anxiety (
OCD
, Panic, School Avoidance, Generalized Anxiety Disorder); Academic Underachievement, Chronic Pain; Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Adjustment Disorders.
I like to start with a 2 session diagnostic evaluation to help identify the most appropriate evidence based treatment for the problem. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Depression, CBT for
OCD
, Parent Behavior Management Training for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Habit Reversal Training for
Skin Picking
, Nail Biting, and Trichotillomania, and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics are some of the evidence based treatments that I commonly provide. My work with families focuses on providing skills to both the child/adolescent and parents.

J Benton Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
I have worked with children ages 2-18+ in Washington for over 7 years across a variety of roles and settings including at-home, in school, after-school, individual and group outpatient care, intensive outpatient programs, residential care, community groups and camps, hospital research, and now as a counselor with my own practice. I specialize in parenting/behavior, depression, and anxiety particularly phobias /
Obsessive
-Compulsive Disorder.

Jordan Heide
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, CC, CPC, SUDPT, AAC
Verified
Verified
Struggling with
OCD
, Phobias, Anxiety Disorders, or Trauma? Yearning to reduce intrusive thoughts, combat the impetus to perform compulsions, and overcome your fears? As an Exposure Therapy Specialist, I am here to open the door to tranquility and functionality! My role is to assist you in the implementation of Exposure Therapy, the gold-standard treatment for
OCD
, Anxiety, and Trauma. I will guide you through the application of this behavioral intervention to reduce the intensity of symptoms and enhance quality of life. Serenity is just around the corner!

Amanda Lee Peterson
Counselor, MAC, LMHC, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Living with anxiety or
OCD
is miserable! I have worked with anxiety and
OCD
for almost a decade and enjoy helping kids, teens and adults break free from the limitations and distress that anxiety creates in daily life. Often I see clients who are discouraged that talk therapy or other treatments have not been helpful. Research consistently demonstrates the importance of evidence-based treatment for moderate to severe anxiety and
OCD
. Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is essential for successful treatment.

David J Kosins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am one of Washington State's most experienced specialists in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I help people to cope with anxiety,
OCD
, and related disorders, and to live a healthy, balanced life. Working from a foundation of a caring and empathic therapy relationship, I can teach you scientifically-supported skills to handle your life challanges more effectively. My goal is to help my clients regain their vitality and confidence through learning how to resolve current problems and reduce troubling symptoms. My ideal client is someone struggling with an anxiety or related disorder who seeks concrete results from therapy that is informed by research.
Not accepting new clients

Ann Marie Roepke
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I love helping people with anxiety, including panic, stress, social anxiety,
OCD
, and posttraumatic stress. I also help people with issues that often come with anxiety, including insomnia, depression, alcohol/substance use, and a desire for greater resilience. I primarily offer cognitive-behavioral therapies with good scientific support. When life gets tough, it can help to have someone on our side to provide non-judgmental support and practical skills. Finding a therapist who is a good "fit” is really important, so I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation to help you determine if my approach is likely to be a good match for you.

Julia Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi there! I’m Julia Hall, LCSW and practicing psychotherapist in New York. I specialize in PTSD,
OCD
and anxiety disorders and I'm capable of treating a wide range of issues as there is often overlap. I tend to begin by getting to know you, what brought you to therapy and what potential goals you have for therapy in order for us to have a collaborative approach and relationship. I often integrate cognitive behavior tools into the work to help identify problematic patterns in life as well as ways to interrupt these patterns and make change. Other approaches I include over time are providing psycho-education and mindfulness.

Laura Smestad
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I'm Laura, an
OCD
therapist with over 8 years' experience as a mental health counselor. I specialize in the treatment of
obsessive
-compulsive disorder (
OCD
), with a focus on using evidence-based treatments, such as exposure and response prevention (ERP).
OCD
is a highly misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorder, and, sadly, this means that many individuals suffer unnecessarily for years before getting help. I've had countless people arrive in my office feeling hopeless because nothing they've tried before has helped, and I am so grateful I can offer them newfound hope through treatment for
OCD
that actually works.

Kelly Granite Enck
CHT, BA, RRT
Are you dealing with Anxiety, Panic Attacks, PTSD,
OCD
, Fears & Phobias, Depression, Sexual Trauma, Relationship Issues or Sports Performance? Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) is a form of hypnotherapy that aims to help individuals permanently overcome the ongoing effects that stem from negative experiences. Unlike traditional cognitive therapy, which only targets the cognitive brain, RRT instead addresses the emotional brain and limbic system. The human mind relates and responds to stories. With RRT a new neural pathway is built through visual imagery, storytelling, and metaphors. It's Rapid Therapy with Lasting Results!
Not accepting new clients

Jamie Kostek
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Seattle. My main focus is the treatment of anxiety,
OCD
, and ADHD in youth and adults. I believe that everyone has the capacity for profound change. Some things I can help you or your child with include: gaining a greater sense of meaning and purpose in life; increasing awareness of your senses and the ability to activate your body's natural relaxation response; emotion regulation; learning how to reduce anxiety, worry, stress, and rumination; boosting your focus and organization, addressing parenting concerns; and gaining a deeper connection to yourself and others.
Not accepting new clients

Stacey Nagle
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I'm a founding member of the International
OCD
Foundations (IOCDF)
OCD
Washington Affiliate.
Welcome! I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treating
Obsessive
-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Gender Identity Issues, and Trauma with a focus on working with the LGBTQ2IA+ community. I have specialized training in the most effective Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for the treatment of
OCD
and related anxiety issues. I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and provide both individual and group DBT treatment. I currently co-lead a DBT teen group through NW DBT. I'm currently only seeing clients via telehealth video sessions.
Not accepting new clients

Gary VanDalfsen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With advanced training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure/Response Prevention Therapy, I specialize in helping individuals break free from
Obsessive
-Compulsive Disorder and other anxiety struggles.
PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I'm a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping individuals create positive change in their lives. I will work with you to: Identify negative patterns that bring distress to you and others; Develop the skills or strategies necessary for change; and Apply these skills or strategies to improve your emotional health and build more satisfying relationships.

Kelly Caver
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Having a hard time sleeping (insomnia)? Experiencing
obsessive
-compulsive disorder (
OCD
)? Struggling with worrying, anxiety, or panic attacks? Worrying too much about your health? Having irrational fears? Reliving trauma memories or avoiding reminders of the past? Managing chronic pain? Going through a major life transition? Helping you become more effective at responding to stress and challenges with a better ability to pursue your goals and values in life is my passion! I am LGBTQ+ affirming, and I practice cultural humility – a lifelong commitment to understanding my own and my clients’ cultural identities.
Seattle, WA 98107
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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.