Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

I specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders, parenting anxious children, and trauma and PTSD. Adults & Children 10+. We will define success, use evidence-based treatment modalities, and achieve results in the most efficient time period possible. Of course there is homework!

I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults with who suffer from debilitating anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, substance abuse, as well as life transitions and relationship issues. My goal is to give you a safe and supportive environment to help you in becoming your best self and working through the obstacles that are holding you back.

Life often hands us challenges we don't feel capable of managing. Our thoughts, feelings, and expectations can be so overwhelming that they become obstacles to making decisions and living our lives to the fullest. Therapy is a safe environment to understand our thoughts and feelings, face pain and fear, and align our lives to our values. The freedom that comes from understanding and facing our challenges is well worth the effort. In treatment, I help cultivate an environment of trust and compassion to face and overcome life's challenges through an integration of CBT, ACT, ERP, relational, and dynamic therapies.

I specialize in the use of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). ERP is considered the gold standard treatment for OCD. All of my sessions are virtual.

If you or your child are suffering from an OCD or an anxiety disorder, you are not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness and yet most sufferers do not have access to effective treatment. The good news is that if you or your loved one is troubled with unwanted thoughts or worries, physical symptoms due to anxiety, perfectionism, phobias, health fears, or any other anxiety, there is help. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and more specifically exposure therapy has repeatedly shown to be the most effective approach for defeating anxiety and OCD.

We provide adults and children (10+) lasting relief from OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, separation anxiety, school refusal, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, panic, and phobias. We build strong therapeutic relationships with kindness and humor, and include and educate family members when needed to support clients at home.

Hi there, I’m Aly! I am passionate about helping my clients move from surviving to thriving. I work hard to create an atmosphere of balance and self-acceptance. I want you to be able to break free from the vicious cycle of trying to be perfect, “failing”, then trying it all over again. My primary focus areas include eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety, life transitions, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Not only do I have years of professional experience and training regarding these struggles, but I also have years of personal experience and recovery!

I value a collaborative approach to therapy, where we work together to set goals that work for you. Maybe you’re seeking support for a diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, or OCD. You might struggle with a history of invalidation, or other interpersonal concerns. Maybe you struggle with executive dysfunction, and are having trouble turning your motivation into action, or maybe you need help building that motivation. Maybe you aren’t quite sure yet what you want to work on in therapy. No matter what brings you in, your story is unique, and I am dedicated to tailoring your therapy experience to your unique situation.

I love working with individuals that wish to take action to improve themselves. Regardless of their mental health concerns or the catalyst that led to change. If you are feeling lost or unsure where to go, having a guide can help with that. If you are feeling anxious, worried, or feel as though you need to do some general processing, you don’t have to do it alone. Once we work through whatever is holding you down, you may be surprised with how free you will feel.

I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and adjustment disorders, and for the past 20 years I have specialized in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. While I am skilled in the traditional treatment methods of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I also have extensive training in an innovative approach to OCD called Inference Based CBT (ICBT). Through ICBT I have had the privilege of helping clients who had only limited success in prior OCD treatment finally achieve freedom from this distressing disorder. My style is warm, inviting, and collaborative.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a decade of experience in the mental health field. I work with teens, young adults, college students, and women living with OCD, anxiety, phobias, PTSD, BFRBs (hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting), and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (postpartum depression, OCD, and anxiety). I am an active member of the International OCD Foundation and Postpartum Support International. I stay up to date with the latest research in mental health, engage in regular case consultation with field leaders, and complete continuing education trainings throughout the year.

I use an approach that emphasizes person-centered treatment. More specifically, this approach focuses on recovery, wellness and resilience. The essence of this approach involves coaching, cheerleading, facilitating, and mentoring. In addition, I focus on building a partnership with the individual to create of an individual plan that serves as each person’s road map to recovery. Principles of hope, empowerment and self-determination are heavily emphasized. I encourage the development of an individual vision which reflects preferences, abilities, strengths, goals, & cultural identity. Working together to identify the individual's life goals and removing barriers to their recovery and wellness.

I have experience working with clients with trauma, OCD, depression, anxiety, and difficulty living under oppression. I am passionate about working with clients who need their identities embraced and empowered by the therapeutic process. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals as well as their families to find ways to best support them. Clients from all walks of life seeking change and understanding find themselves in my office. Here they have a nonjudgmental space to explore their pasts to find resolution, work through daily stressors, and search for meaning.

My name is Dr. Desiree Wilkinson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of Anchor Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I specialize in providing outpatient therapy for individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and am committed to using evidence-based therapies that have been shown to effectively provide relief. My approach to therapy is active, goal-oriented, and collaborative, and I value creativity, warmth, and humor during the therapeutic process.

My clinical approach is authentic and integrative, resulting in a collaborative treatment plan based on client’s culture and values, the best available clinical research, and clinical expertise for my clients to thrive in their lives. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, family and group settings. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Executive Functioning (EF) skills, complex trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, racial/cultural identities, academic performance, family conflicts, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, stress and other life concerns. I also speak Korean.

Are you having trouble recovering pieces of yourself that you once loved? Do you want to regain power and control? If so, I'm here to help! I specialize in treating individuals who are survivors of various forms of trauma, and those struggling with body image issues/changes, low self-esteem, life transitions, women’s issues, depression, OCD, and anxiety disorders. My approach is to meet you with patience and empathy as you share your vulnerable moments with me. I believe that everyone has the power to make changes to parts of their lives that no longer feel aligned with themselves, and am here to offer you encouragement to do so.

Being alive is no easy thing. Internal and external circumstances can make existence very trying, but I believe in our innate inner capacity to heal. It is my job is to create a holding environment where we can work together to tap into that. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach and draw on my clinical experience in a variety of settings to settle on interventions that are going to work best for each individual. I operate under the assumption that you know yourself best, but I am happy to provide my clinical knowledge and experience to act as rudders through our work together in order to arrive at a place of hope.

When anxiety and OCD get the final word in our story, we end up missing out on the life we desire to live. We all want to care for the people we love, experience success, and feel peace, but even our deepest values seem impossible to live out when we feel like we can't enjoy the present. Therapy offers us the support we need to focus on what matters to us, even when our mind never seems to "shut off." Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), I journey with clients as they identify their values and practice the essential skills needed to face their fears and experience relief.

I am a psychologist who specializes in assessment and behavioral treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related issues including perfectionism, trichotillomania (hair pulling), excoriation (skin picking), and nail biting.