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I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Iowa and Oregon. My practice specializes in the unique and complex developmental needs of children, adolescents, and young adults, particularly challenges related to anxiety spectrum disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, suicidal ideation and self-harm, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, social difficulties, and family dynamics. I practice from an integrative framework that utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, play therapy techniques, and other expressive modalities to best meet an individual and family's unique needs.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Iowa and Oregon. My practice specializes in the unique and complex developmental needs of children, adolescents, and young adults, particularly challenges related to anxiety spectrum disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, suicidal ideation and self-harm, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, social difficulties, and family dynamics. I practice from an integrative framework that utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, play therapy techniques, and other expressive modalities to best meet an individual and family's unique needs.
I have experience working with adolescents and young adults addressing a variety of concerns, with a focus on treating Anxiety Disorders and OCD.
Our world is fast paced. So, it makes sense that many individuals struggle with feelings of anxiety, isolation, or shame when they want to feel grounded, connected, and at peace. I help my clients to explore these and similar concerns and express themselves authentically.
I have experience working with adolescents and young adults addressing a variety of concerns, with a focus on treating Anxiety Disorders and OCD.
Our world is fast paced. So, it makes sense that many individuals struggle with feelings of anxiety, isolation, or shame when they want to feel grounded, connected, and at peace. I help my clients to explore these and similar concerns and express themselves authentically.
I enjoy working with a variety of clients and needs, however my current focus is on anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, social anxiety and OCD, as well as depression, teen issues, and general life struggles.
Evening appointments are currently full. Email is the best way to reach me! Beginning therapy is a big step, and I'm here to help on your journey. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment for clients of all ages and backgrounds to express themselves. I have worked with people to address issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, relationships, self harming behaviors, improving self-esteem, or just stress that life throws our way. Whatever your struggle is, we can work together to find solutions that work for you.
I enjoy working with a variety of clients and needs, however my current focus is on anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, social anxiety and OCD, as well as depression, teen issues, and general life struggles.
Evening appointments are currently full. Email is the best way to reach me! Beginning therapy is a big step, and I'm here to help on your journey. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment for clients of all ages and backgrounds to express themselves. I have worked with people to address issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, relationships, self harming behaviors, improving self-esteem, or just stress that life throws our way. Whatever your struggle is, we can work together to find solutions that work for you.
Jeremy is a professional member of the International OCD Foundation and the NASW.
Jeremy Overbaugh values and enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families who are responding to a broad range of problems and concerns in their lives and relationships. He offers a relaxed, non-judgmental approach to therapy, with the goal of providing collaborative and effective treatment to the individuals he works with. Jeremy's primary areas of clinic focus include: ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, anger/behavioral issues, PTSD/trauma, ASD, family conflict/separation/divorce issues and school difficulties. Jeremy offers individual adult and couples therapy, as well.
Jeremy is a professional member of the International OCD Foundation and the NASW.
Jeremy Overbaugh values and enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families who are responding to a broad range of problems and concerns in their lives and relationships. He offers a relaxed, non-judgmental approach to therapy, with the goal of providing collaborative and effective treatment to the individuals he works with. Jeremy's primary areas of clinic focus include: ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, anger/behavioral issues, PTSD/trauma, ASD, family conflict/separation/divorce issues and school difficulties. Jeremy offers individual adult and couples therapy, as well.
Are you experiencing a mind-body disconnect? The individuals I work with typically are struggling with issues such as eating disorders, depression, and anxiety issues. They want to be freed from being stuck in their head, and we work collaboratively to work through goals that create more mental peace. Typical symptoms I see in my practice are restrictive eating, binge eating, lack of pleasure or joy, and worried or obsessive thoughts. I see individuals ages 12 and up and work with all genders.
Are you experiencing a mind-body disconnect? The individuals I work with typically are struggling with issues such as eating disorders, depression, and anxiety issues. They want to be freed from being stuck in their head, and we work collaboratively to work through goals that create more mental peace. Typical symptoms I see in my practice are restrictive eating, binge eating, lack of pleasure or joy, and worried or obsessive thoughts. I see individuals ages 12 and up and work with all genders.
Lynne Vestal Counseling, PC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Clive, IA 50325 (Online Only)
You have your own unique fingerprint on the world. You matter. Your story matters. I believe when we enter into therapy, we come to accept ourselves as we are with a compassionate stance and change ourselves to develop more joy and fulfillment in our life. After our first session, I will develop a treatment plan as a guidepost specific to you. I’ve been a psychotherapist for 30 years and specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, mood disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, relationships and transitions, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, grief and loss, and coping with a cancer diagnosis.
You have your own unique fingerprint on the world. You matter. Your story matters. I believe when we enter into therapy, we come to accept ourselves as we are with a compassionate stance and change ourselves to develop more joy and fulfillment in our life. After our first session, I will develop a treatment plan as a guidepost specific to you. I’ve been a psychotherapist for 30 years and specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, mood disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, relationships and transitions, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, grief and loss, and coping with a cancer diagnosis.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years experience in the practice of psychotherapy. I received my Bachelor and Master degrees from Loyola University Chicago. I provide counseling to older adolescents and adult individuals. My specialties include depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and OCD. I work to provide my clients with a compassionate & supportive therapeutic alliance to help them address their current concerns and help them live a happier, healthier life.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years experience in the practice of psychotherapy. I received my Bachelor and Master degrees from Loyola University Chicago. I provide counseling to older adolescents and adult individuals. My specialties include depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and OCD. I work to provide my clients with a compassionate & supportive therapeutic alliance to help them address their current concerns and help them live a happier, healthier life.
Life can present a facade of having it all together, yet internally, it can feel noisy and chaotic. You want to live more fully, actively, and authentically. If you're ready to embark on a journey rooted in vulnerability, mindfulness, and purpose, I’m here to support you. While the path may not always be easy, it can bring moments of clarity, sparks of joy, and a greater ability to navigate life's challenges. I work with individuals facing life transitions, parenting or relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, OCD, and executive functioning difficulties.
Life can present a facade of having it all together, yet internally, it can feel noisy and chaotic. You want to live more fully, actively, and authentically. If you're ready to embark on a journey rooted in vulnerability, mindfulness, and purpose, I’m here to support you. While the path may not always be easy, it can bring moments of clarity, sparks of joy, and a greater ability to navigate life's challenges. I work with individuals facing life transitions, parenting or relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, OCD, and executive functioning difficulties.
Peace of Mind Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, MSE, LMHC, NCC, BCTP-II, EMDR
Verified Verified
Indianola, IA 50125
In the face of life's challenges, I am privileged to assist you on your path toward strength and resilience, guiding you to reclaim your Peace of Mind. Whether you are grappling with Life Transitions, Divorce, Work-related concerns, LGBTQAA+ related issues, Anger, Stress, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Relationship struggles, Trauma, or Abuse Recovery, I offer evidence-based services to assist you in processing and overcoming the impact these challenges have on your life.
In the face of life's challenges, I am privileged to assist you on your path toward strength and resilience, guiding you to reclaim your Peace of Mind. Whether you are grappling with Life Transitions, Divorce, Work-related concerns, LGBTQAA+ related issues, Anger, Stress, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Relationship struggles, Trauma, or Abuse Recovery, I offer evidence-based services to assist you in processing and overcoming the impact these challenges have on your life.
I enjoy working with diverse clients on issues of depression, anxiety (especially OCD and Panic Disorder), ADHD, relational issues, trauma, as well as sexual orientation and gender identity issues. I am committed to providing a safe and secure environment in which we can develop a trusting, unconditional, and genuine relationship, in which I can help you direct your own resources and strengths toward health and healing.
I enjoy working with diverse clients on issues of depression, anxiety (especially OCD and Panic Disorder), ADHD, relational issues, trauma, as well as sexual orientation and gender identity issues. I am committed to providing a safe and secure environment in which we can develop a trusting, unconditional, and genuine relationship, in which I can help you direct your own resources and strengths toward health and healing.
The Anxiety and OCD Center of Iowa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Waitlist for new clients
Zach is proud to announce that The Anxiety and OCD Center of Iowa is a regional clinic for the National Social Anxiety Center.
Have you ever had the thought "Maybe I have a problem with anxiety?" One of the worst things about anxiety (aside from the feeling) is the avoidance it creates in a person's life. From mildly interfering with enjoyment to outright avoiding things altogether, anxiety can be paralyzing. Whether it's related to social situations, more generalized, panic attacks, phobia, agoraphobia, or related disorders such as OCD. These are my first and foremost areas of expertise. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is seeing and comparing the progress a person makes along the way.
Zach is proud to announce that The Anxiety and OCD Center of Iowa is a regional clinic for the National Social Anxiety Center.
Have you ever had the thought "Maybe I have a problem with anxiety?" One of the worst things about anxiety (aside from the feeling) is the avoidance it creates in a person's life. From mildly interfering with enjoyment to outright avoiding things altogether, anxiety can be paralyzing. Whether it's related to social situations, more generalized, panic attacks, phobia, agoraphobia, or related disorders such as OCD. These are my first and foremost areas of expertise. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is seeing and comparing the progress a person makes along the way.
I have specialized training in treating Addiction, Anxiety, OCD, and Trauma through a variety of approaches.
Ever wondered why you feel stuck? Is life not going the way you always thought it would? Are you constantly wondering what to do next? With all that life throws at you, it makes sense that your mind is looking for an answer. Life is tough and I am on your team! I practice using a non-judgmental approach to who you are and accepting you.
I have specialized training in treating Addiction, Anxiety, OCD, and Trauma through a variety of approaches.
Ever wondered why you feel stuck? Is life not going the way you always thought it would? Are you constantly wondering what to do next? With all that life throws at you, it makes sense that your mind is looking for an answer. Life is tough and I am on your team! I practice using a non-judgmental approach to who you are and accepting you.
Madeleine Army
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I'm Madeleine, a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal goals. With specialized training in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Anxiety, Depression and other mood-related disorders, I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and am committed to offering affirming, inclusive care.
Welcome! I'm Madeleine, a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal goals. With specialized training in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Anxiety, Depression and other mood-related disorders, I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and am committed to offering affirming, inclusive care.
I specialize in treating psychological symptoms associated with traumatic events, anxiety disorders (including OCD), and using cognitive behavioral approaches to couples and family therapy.
Are you ready to make a positive change? Are you looking to address your personal challenges in a constructive, collaborative therapeutic environment? I am a licensed clinical psychologist experienced working with individuals, their partners, and family members, to help them achieve their therapeutic goals. I strive to help challenge you discover insights and make progress at a pace that suits your needs. I may be the clinician, but I know you are the true expert in your own experiences. By working together, we can identify a course of treatment and therapy goals that best fit your needs.
I specialize in treating psychological symptoms associated with traumatic events, anxiety disorders (including OCD), and using cognitive behavioral approaches to couples and family therapy.
Are you ready to make a positive change? Are you looking to address your personal challenges in a constructive, collaborative therapeutic environment? I am a licensed clinical psychologist experienced working with individuals, their partners, and family members, to help them achieve their therapeutic goals. I strive to help challenge you discover insights and make progress at a pace that suits your needs. I may be the clinician, but I know you are the true expert in your own experiences. By working together, we can identify a course of treatment and therapy goals that best fit your needs.
I specialize in the following areas: trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), perinatal mental health, grief and loss, dissociation, depression, and anxiety.
Hi! Marissa. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LHMC) in Ankeny, Iowa. I take a trauma-informed approach while focusing on perinatal, pregnancy and post-partum, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), life transitions, grief & loss, depression, and anxiety. I have a profound respect for using Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) with my clients who have experienced previously negative events in their lives. I also utilize Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) to work through OCD, anxiety, and phobias.
I specialize in the following areas: trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), perinatal mental health, grief and loss, dissociation, depression, and anxiety.
Hi! Marissa. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LHMC) in Ankeny, Iowa. I take a trauma-informed approach while focusing on perinatal, pregnancy and post-partum, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), life transitions, grief & loss, depression, and anxiety. I have a profound respect for using Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) with my clients who have experienced previously negative events in their lives. I also utilize Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) to work through OCD, anxiety, and phobias.
Tracy Swartzlander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
I have worked with children and families for over 25 years in a multitude of capacities. I strive to meet my clients where they are and offer the most effective treatment approaches possible. I have extensive training and experience in working with those who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Trauma, Divorce and Blended Family Issues and parenting difficulties. I offer individual therapy and family therapy and work primarily with ages 10 to adult.
I have worked with children and families for over 25 years in a multitude of capacities. I strive to meet my clients where they are and offer the most effective treatment approaches possible. I have extensive training and experience in working with those who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Trauma, Divorce and Blended Family Issues and parenting difficulties. I offer individual therapy and family therapy and work primarily with ages 10 to adult.
Another focus of mine has been OCD and other anxiety disorders.
If you have ever asked yourself if you are living as well as you could then counseling may be for you. I find most people (including my clients) can get by just fine on their own. I am here to help them do more than "just get by." My goal is to help you live the life you want and enjoy it more fully. How to better manage anxiety, improve mood, improve coping skills, and better your interpersonal relationships are something I enjoy helping people with. I also address people's history of trauma and how that may be affecting their life and/or relationships.
Another focus of mine has been OCD and other anxiety disorders.
If you have ever asked yourself if you are living as well as you could then counseling may be for you. I find most people (including my clients) can get by just fine on their own. I am here to help them do more than "just get by." My goal is to help you live the life you want and enjoy it more fully. How to better manage anxiety, improve mood, improve coping skills, and better your interpersonal relationships are something I enjoy helping people with. I also address people's history of trauma and how that may be affecting their life and/or relationships.
I work with couples, and individuals 14 years of age and older. If clients want to incorporate a spiritual perspective into counseling, I am happy to work with them through a Biblical perspective. My clinical interests are infertility, miscarriages, marriage counseling, trauma, anxiety, phobias, OCD, eating disorders, the rural community, and adjustments to life’s transitions. I have experience working with fertility challenges, miscarriages, anxiety, OCD symptoms, relational issues, couples, eating disorders, adolescents, depression, communication, and coping skills.
I work with couples, and individuals 14 years of age and older. If clients want to incorporate a spiritual perspective into counseling, I am happy to work with them through a Biblical perspective. My clinical interests are infertility, miscarriages, marriage counseling, trauma, anxiety, phobias, OCD, eating disorders, the rural community, and adjustments to life’s transitions. I have experience working with fertility challenges, miscarriages, anxiety, OCD symptoms, relational issues, couples, eating disorders, adolescents, depression, communication, and coping skills.
I have specialized training in treatment of anxiety, OCD (ERP), phobias, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety.
Like many of us, most of my clients are seeking greater meaning in their lives, improved connection and satisfaction in relationships, and relief from loneliness, worry, rumination, and shame. My practice is based on values that emphasize acceptance/non-judgment, compassion, and authenticity. We all need a space where we don't feel judged and are free to explore who we are, what we want, and who we want to become.
I have specialized training in treatment of anxiety, OCD (ERP), phobias, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety.
Like many of us, most of my clients are seeking greater meaning in their lives, improved connection and satisfaction in relationships, and relief from loneliness, worry, rumination, and shame. My practice is based on values that emphasize acceptance/non-judgment, compassion, and authenticity. We all need a space where we don't feel judged and are free to explore who we are, what we want, and who we want to become.
Ready to shed the parts of you holding you back? I have a love for helping others to become more authentic,gain control over their lives, how they're feeling and responding to their environments . I graduated The University of Chicago in 2006. Since this time, I've become a Licensed Independent Social Worker and certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with a history of working in mental health agencies, schools, hospitals and private practice settings in the Chicagoland area and North Iowa. I currently specialize in working with depressive disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, trauma, and different types of anxiety disorders.
Ready to shed the parts of you holding you back? I have a love for helping others to become more authentic,gain control over their lives, how they're feeling and responding to their environments . I graduated The University of Chicago in 2006. Since this time, I've become a Licensed Independent Social Worker and certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with a history of working in mental health agencies, schools, hospitals and private practice settings in the Chicagoland area and North Iowa. I currently specialize in working with depressive disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, trauma, and different types of anxiety disorders.
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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.