Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in North Liberty, IA
Can't sleep? Trapped in anxious rumination? Misplaced your joy? I specialize in treating insomnia, anxiety, panic and OCD in adults and high school age teens. Clients learn skills and enhance their confidence within a validating Behavioral Therapy framework. Clients co-create weekly behavioral experiments and track their mood, body responses. Therapy is time-limited and problem-focused.
Can't sleep? Trapped in anxious rumination? Misplaced your joy? I specialize in treating insomnia, anxiety, panic and OCD in adults and high school age teens. Clients learn skills and enhance their confidence within a validating Behavioral Therapy framework. Clients co-create weekly behavioral experiments and track their mood, body responses. Therapy is time-limited and problem-focused.
I work best with those who are interested in and motivated to deeply explore and understand themselves in the service of lasting growth. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, OCD, relationship concerns, family-of-origin difficulties, and feelings of isolation and disconnection. I also have a strong interest in working with individuals with marginalized identities who present with identity-related challenges, especially when living in a context that doesn't support- or actively works to oppress- those identities.
I work best with those who are interested in and motivated to deeply explore and understand themselves in the service of lasting growth. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, OCD, relationship concerns, family-of-origin difficulties, and feelings of isolation and disconnection. I also have a strong interest in working with individuals with marginalized identities who present with identity-related challenges, especially when living in a context that doesn't support- or actively works to oppress- those identities.
I specialize in areas such as anxiety, depression, OCD, life transitions, academic stress, athletic performance, relationship struggles, and geriatric care.
Hello there! My approach is through a collaborative lens that meets individuals where they are. My therapeutic style is empathetic, non-judgmental, and empowers clients toward their personal goals and well-being. Seeking counseling can be daunting and creating a safe environment is at the core of my approach.
I specialize in areas such as anxiety, depression, OCD, life transitions, academic stress, athletic performance, relationship struggles, and geriatric care.
Hello there! My approach is through a collaborative lens that meets individuals where they are. My therapeutic style is empathetic, non-judgmental, and empowers clients toward their personal goals and well-being. Seeking counseling can be daunting and creating a safe environment is at the core of my approach.
Richelle Derfus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, CCTP
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317
I assist in helping clients heal from trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorder recovery and substance use recovery. I use a wide variety of treatment modalities to assist in overcoming difficulties. I use several treatment modalities, based on what you need. I am certified in EMDR, which is a first line treatment for helping people to overcome trauma. It is also used to treat other emotional experiences. I also assist with people struggling to cope in healthy manners, and help you to discover and implement new coping skills. You will learn new skills to assist you in having the life you want.
I assist in helping clients heal from trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorder recovery and substance use recovery. I use a wide variety of treatment modalities to assist in overcoming difficulties. I use several treatment modalities, based on what you need. I am certified in EMDR, which is a first line treatment for helping people to overcome trauma. It is also used to treat other emotional experiences. I also assist with people struggling to cope in healthy manners, and help you to discover and implement new coping skills. You will learn new skills to assist you in having the life you want.
I have worked in a variety of mental health settings over a period of 20+ years including residential treatment for children and adults, supported living services for adults with mental illness, chemical dependency treatment, emergency/crisis counseling, biblical counseling in church settings, hospital programs for adults with chronic mental illness and vocational counseling. My areas of specialty include depression and anxiety in women. I offer individual counseling for women, children and teens. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa.
I have worked in a variety of mental health settings over a period of 20+ years including residential treatment for children and adults, supported living services for adults with mental illness, chemical dependency treatment, emergency/crisis counseling, biblical counseling in church settings, hospital programs for adults with chronic mental illness and vocational counseling. My areas of specialty include depression and anxiety in women. I offer individual counseling for women, children and teens. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa.
Elizabeth J Clark
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317
Not accepting new clients
Everyone experiences hardships in life, and it's during these times that having a good support system becomes essential. Mental health management through therapy at Meadowlark Psychiatric Services can be one component for building and expanding your support system. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Meadowlark, I would be honored to join you in your journey towards overall well-being. I have years of experience working with children with behavioral issues, as well as experience working with teens and adults struggling with mood disorders, personality disorders, autism, self-esteem issues, career identification, and grief/loss.
Everyone experiences hardships in life, and it's during these times that having a good support system becomes essential. Mental health management through therapy at Meadowlark Psychiatric Services can be one component for building and expanding your support system. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Meadowlark, I would be honored to join you in your journey towards overall well-being. I have years of experience working with children with behavioral issues, as well as experience working with teens and adults struggling with mood disorders, personality disorders, autism, self-esteem issues, career identification, and grief/loss.
Kate Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317 (Online Only)
Feelings of anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties can have a profound effect on your quality of life. Mental health care is an important component of building personal functioning and making lasting changes to individual outlook and situation. As a therapist I believe that you are the expert of your own life and experiences, and my role is to help you create meaning and understanding of those experiences. Together, we can help build realistic and effective coping skills to manage the unique challenges that you face to create lasting, positive change.
Feelings of anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties can have a profound effect on your quality of life. Mental health care is an important component of building personal functioning and making lasting changes to individual outlook and situation. As a therapist I believe that you are the expert of your own life and experiences, and my role is to help you create meaning and understanding of those experiences. Together, we can help build realistic and effective coping skills to manage the unique challenges that you face to create lasting, positive change.
Kendra Bailey Imagine Therapy Solutions Plc
Counselor, ExDirec, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317
Imagine . . . a safe and relaxing place where there's HOPE for the future. Imagine . . . therapists who are trained and can provide DIRECTION. Imagine . . . lasting effects that create CHANGE! As the Executive Director of Imagine Therapy Solutions, PLC, Kendra Bailey is a trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked in a variety of health care settings. Kendra feels that each client is best served with an approach custom fit to meet their needs. Kendra has experience working with individuals, adults, couples, families, children and adolescents.
Imagine . . . a safe and relaxing place where there's HOPE for the future. Imagine . . . therapists who are trained and can provide DIRECTION. Imagine . . . lasting effects that create CHANGE! As the Executive Director of Imagine Therapy Solutions, PLC, Kendra Bailey is a trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked in a variety of health care settings. Kendra feels that each client is best served with an approach custom fit to meet their needs. Kendra has experience working with individuals, adults, couples, families, children and adolescents.
I am proud to be part of the clinical team at Psychiatric Associates! I have been helping adults, adolescents, and children achieve their goals since 1995. I have a master’s degree in community-based counseling from Ball State University. From 1997 on, I have been licensed in my home state of Iowa. Currently, my clinical interests include: anxiety disorders, stress management, mood and affect management difficulties, adjustment difficulties, chronic pain, parenting issues, and children’s behavioral issues.
I am proud to be part of the clinical team at Psychiatric Associates! I have been helping adults, adolescents, and children achieve their goals since 1995. I have a master’s degree in community-based counseling from Ball State University. From 1997 on, I have been licensed in my home state of Iowa. Currently, my clinical interests include: anxiety disorders, stress management, mood and affect management difficulties, adjustment difficulties, chronic pain, parenting issues, and children’s behavioral issues.
Ian Kerns
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317
Not accepting new clients
Making the call is the first step toward feeling better. While no therapist can guarantee results, Meadowlark has the focus and training to help clients feel better in terms of managing issues and specific symptoms. Using Structural and Solution focused strategies, I work with clients to maximize functioning and minimize difficulties brought on by symptoms.
Making the call is the first step toward feeling better. While no therapist can guarantee results, Meadowlark has the focus and training to help clients feel better in terms of managing issues and specific symptoms. Using Structural and Solution focused strategies, I work with clients to maximize functioning and minimize difficulties brought on by symptoms.
In the years that I have been working as a mental health provider, I have met with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds. My clients have a variety of mental health problems, relationship issues, life transitional periods, grief and loss, trauma, and similar hardships. Some clients know what they suffer from and are ready to make changes. Some of my clients have felt something has been "off" for some time but do not know where to start, so I help them to assess the problem areas and track their progress between sessions. Changes happen at different speeds to different people for different reasons.
In the years that I have been working as a mental health provider, I have met with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds. My clients have a variety of mental health problems, relationship issues, life transitional periods, grief and loss, trauma, and similar hardships. Some clients know what they suffer from and are ready to make changes. Some of my clients have felt something has been "off" for some time but do not know where to start, so I help them to assess the problem areas and track their progress between sessions. Changes happen at different speeds to different people for different reasons.
Michelle Caldwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, tLMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317
Acknowledging the need for help is a courageous step towards healing. My commitment is to use my therapeutic skills to empower you to embrace truth and foster personal and collective growth. I am here to guide you through life's transitions, navigate traumatic experiences, and explore relationships. I am passionate about witnessing your personal and relational growth, and I believe in the transformative power of seeking support. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space for you to explore, heal, and thrive. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you on your path to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Acknowledging the need for help is a courageous step towards healing. My commitment is to use my therapeutic skills to empower you to embrace truth and foster personal and collective growth. I am here to guide you through life's transitions, navigate traumatic experiences, and explore relationships. I am passionate about witnessing your personal and relational growth, and I believe in the transformative power of seeking support. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space for you to explore, heal, and thrive. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you on your path to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Michelle Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317 (Online Only)
Michelle's approach to psychotherapy is grounded in her belief that the potential for healing and change lies within us all. She combines modern psychotherapy techniques with holistic mental health techniques to create an individual approach to healing to support client's experiencing anxiety/depression/grief and loss/trauma and life adjustments. Her goal is to provide therapeutic approaches and tools that can easily be integrated into daily life. She believes that creating a life of joy, meaning and balance are possible with the proper support and practice.
Michelle's approach to psychotherapy is grounded in her belief that the potential for healing and change lies within us all. She combines modern psychotherapy techniques with holistic mental health techniques to create an individual approach to healing to support client's experiencing anxiety/depression/grief and loss/trauma and life adjustments. Her goal is to provide therapeutic approaches and tools that can easily be integrated into daily life. She believes that creating a life of joy, meaning and balance are possible with the proper support and practice.
Evergreen Therapy Center
Psychologist, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, LISW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317
Are you struggling to move forward? Do you feel overwhelmed all the time? We have immediate openings with a therapist or psychologist. Let us help you find a solution to your problems. We will listen, support and help you build the courage to face your challenges.
Are you struggling to move forward? Do you feel overwhelmed all the time? We have immediate openings with a therapist or psychologist. Let us help you find a solution to your problems. We will listen, support and help you build the courage to face your challenges.
Ece Akbay
Counselor, MEd , LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Whether you are feeling anxious, helpless, stuck or depressed, you do not have to overcome the challenges of life alone. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them identify ways to improve their quality of life. I believe that humans are resilient and have the resources to face obstacles in life. I appreciate each individual's unique personality and background. Contact me to learn more about my services and/or set up an initial appointment.
Whether you are feeling anxious, helpless, stuck or depressed, you do not have to overcome the challenges of life alone. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them identify ways to improve their quality of life. I believe that humans are resilient and have the resources to face obstacles in life. I appreciate each individual's unique personality and background. Contact me to learn more about my services and/or set up an initial appointment.
Interplay Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317 (Online Only)
Susan G Schmitz, MSW, LISW and Sarah K Anderson, MSW, LISW work with adults, adolescents and some older elementary school-aged children along with their families. Common presenting issues include anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty with life transitions such as divorce, grief and loss, and relationship issues. We employ a strengths-based approach within a non-judgmental, eclectic framework. We will work together to tailor treatment plans to your needs. Each of us offers a unique, yet similar approach, having been trained a generation apart, but within the same theories and modalities.
Susan G Schmitz, MSW, LISW and Sarah K Anderson, MSW, LISW work with adults, adolescents and some older elementary school-aged children along with their families. Common presenting issues include anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty with life transitions such as divorce, grief and loss, and relationship issues. We employ a strengths-based approach within a non-judgmental, eclectic framework. We will work together to tailor treatment plans to your needs. Each of us offers a unique, yet similar approach, having been trained a generation apart, but within the same theories and modalities.
All of us have some hard and difficult times in life and we need some help. Although this can be humbling, it usually pays off in the end. I am a very flexible and laid back person and am here to help you with whatever it is you are struggling with. There will be no judgment and we will work on what only you want to work on. I believe there is no magic answer to everything and not everything works for everybody, so it is you and I trying to figure out what works best for you.
All of us have some hard and difficult times in life and we need some help. Although this can be humbling, it usually pays off in the end. I am a very flexible and laid back person and am here to help you with whatever it is you are struggling with. There will be no judgment and we will work on what only you want to work on. I believe there is no magic answer to everything and not everything works for everybody, so it is you and I trying to figure out what works best for you.
About Wolfleg Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317
James R. Smith, LISW, counselor/therapist, provides mental health counseling and therapy in Iowa City, Iowa, and surrounding area. Mr. Smith uses a Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy approach to teach people how to deal effectively with negative self-talk. Clients learn to diminish their destructive thinking and promote inner calm. Clients will also learn to enhance positive thought and action. James R. Smith, LISW, also encourages couples to communicate more effectively and more completely with each other. Each partner will learn to listen deeply to their mate and reflect clearly what they understand about their partner's needs and concerns.
James R. Smith, LISW, counselor/therapist, provides mental health counseling and therapy in Iowa City, Iowa, and surrounding area. Mr. Smith uses a Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy approach to teach people how to deal effectively with negative self-talk. Clients learn to diminish their destructive thinking and promote inner calm. Clients will also learn to enhance positive thought and action. James R. Smith, LISW, also encourages couples to communicate more effectively and more completely with each other. Each partner will learn to listen deeply to their mate and reflect clearly what they understand about their partner's needs and concerns.
Lon Marshall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317
It takes incredible courage to recognize a problem and deal with it. And it takes something more to change your life. It takes hope. That's why I specialize in a unique approach that can literally change the way you see yourself. I can help you explore solutions that can change your life. You'll begin to perceive yourself and others more positively. And you'll experience positive changes that can help you achieve your heart's desire. Finally, I'll help you discover personal resources that keep you focused on your strengths. You'll experience changes that can last a lifetime.
It takes incredible courage to recognize a problem and deal with it. And it takes something more to change your life. It takes hope. That's why I specialize in a unique approach that can literally change the way you see yourself. I can help you explore solutions that can change your life. You'll begin to perceive yourself and others more positively. And you'll experience positive changes that can help you achieve your heart's desire. Finally, I'll help you discover personal resources that keep you focused on your strengths. You'll experience changes that can last a lifetime.
Laura Byers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317 (Online Only)
My background includes working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. I have treated issues ranging from ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, to relationship and school difficulties. Middle school, high school, and college are all different times of adjustment and I have had several years of experience with individuals helping them find their strengths and adjust to a new academic environment. I also assist families in finding alternative solutions so parents and guardians can best meet their child's needs in the home setting.
My background includes working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. I have treated issues ranging from ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, to relationship and school difficulties. Middle school, high school, and college are all different times of adjustment and I have had several years of experience with individuals helping them find their strengths and adjust to a new academic environment. I also assist families in finding alternative solutions so parents and guardians can best meet their child's needs in the home setting.
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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.