Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Saint Matthews, KY

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Street Russell
Psychologist, PsyD, HSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
Prior to that, I was Associate Director of the Louisville OCD Clinic for 7 years.
Are you tired of your struggle with anxiety? Do you worry or obsess excessively? I specialize in providing treatment for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, and phobias to children, teens, and adults. I also work with individuals who suffer from depression, tic-related disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and skin-picking disorder (excoriation). I specialize in using the gold standard treatment for OCD: exposure with response prevention (ERP). I specialize in using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to treat OCD & the above-mentioned conditions.
Prior to that, I was Associate Director of the Louisville OCD Clinic for 7 years.
Are you tired of your struggle with anxiety? Do you worry or obsess excessively? I specialize in providing treatment for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, and phobias to children, teens, and adults. I also work with individuals who suffer from depression, tic-related disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and skin-picking disorder (excoriation). I specialize in using the gold standard treatment for OCD: exposure with response prevention (ERP). I specialize in using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to treat OCD & the above-mentioned conditions.
(502) 443-1196 View (502) 443-1196
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Christina Bayens
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
Not accepting new clients
My goal for you is to live your best life. I want my clients to live life according to what they value and enjoy, not avoid what they fear or are unsure of. I want to help my clients to overcome the burdens anxiety and depression have had on family, work, school, and relationships. My focus is on individuals with anxiety and/ or diagnosed anxiety disorders with or without depression.
My goal for you is to live your best life. I want my clients to live life according to what they value and enjoy, not avoid what they fear or are unsure of. I want to help my clients to overcome the burdens anxiety and depression have had on family, work, school, and relationships. My focus is on individuals with anxiety and/ or diagnosed anxiety disorders with or without depression.
(502) 514-4295 View (502) 514-4295
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Child & Adolescent Psychological Evaluations, LLC
MS, EdS, LPP
Verified Verified
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
Have you tried medications without success? While we can test for a number of issues, we specialize in autism and asperger's. We can also test adults for autism and have resources for helping autistic adults and autistic children navigate the world around them. We do NOT use ABA, and do not refer to ABA providers. We prefer a strengths-based approach to help autistic people in ways best suited for their individual needs. We have an autism-positive approach that is beneficial to autistic clients and their families.
Have you tried medications without success? While we can test for a number of issues, we specialize in autism and asperger's. We can also test adults for autism and have resources for helping autistic adults and autistic children navigate the world around them. We do NOT use ABA, and do not refer to ABA providers. We prefer a strengths-based approach to help autistic people in ways best suited for their individual needs. We have an autism-positive approach that is beneficial to autistic clients and their families.
(502) 373-6174 View (502) 373-6174
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Richard N Ballard
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CADC
Verified Verified
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
Sometimes life can be hard. We can get trapped living in the problem rather than the solution. Let's work together to make the changes you want. Although I enjoy working with all client types, my specialty is in substance abuse and codependency. I particularly enjoy working with adolescent and young adult males who are struggling with "failure to launch" issues as they make the transition to becoming responsible adults. My motto is "people will not care how much you know until they know how much you care." Building a positive client/therapist relationship sets the basis for growth.
Sometimes life can be hard. We can get trapped living in the problem rather than the solution. Let's work together to make the changes you want. Although I enjoy working with all client types, my specialty is in substance abuse and codependency. I particularly enjoy working with adolescent and young adult males who are struggling with "failure to launch" issues as they make the transition to becoming responsible adults. My motto is "people will not care how much you know until they know how much you care." Building a positive client/therapist relationship sets the basis for growth.
(502) 410-4843 View (502) 410-4843
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Beth Lyons
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
As a licensed professional clinical counselor with 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in helping people discover their best selves and their own power to overcome trauma and adversity. If you find yourself being controlled by the events of your past and your own emotions, that may be because our bodies and brains are wired for protection and preservation. When that happens, our own thoughts and feelings can seem to betray us and hold us back with feelings of overwhelm, depression and anxiety. However, our bodies also have the intrinsic ability to heal given the right guidance and interventions.
As a licensed professional clinical counselor with 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in helping people discover their best selves and their own power to overcome trauma and adversity. If you find yourself being controlled by the events of your past and your own emotions, that may be because our bodies and brains are wired for protection and preservation. When that happens, our own thoughts and feelings can seem to betray us and hold us back with feelings of overwhelm, depression and anxiety. However, our bodies also have the intrinsic ability to heal given the right guidance and interventions.
(502) 403-2257 View (502) 403-2257
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Melanie Hettinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
I have been practicing in the Louisville area since 2002. My experience ranges from acute inpatient care to out-patient therapy; working with children, adolescents and adults, as well as families and couples. Through my experience I am hoping to further apply my skills working with those who may be dealing with the following issues: anxiety, depressive/mood disorders, grief/death/dying issues, self esteem issues, peer conflicts, ADHD/ADD, social skills, parent/child relationships, and parenting skills. I want to work together to develop a therapeutic relationship that addresses your area of needs combined with empathetic understanding and validation of feelings.
I have been practicing in the Louisville area since 2002. My experience ranges from acute inpatient care to out-patient therapy; working with children, adolescents and adults, as well as families and couples. Through my experience I am hoping to further apply my skills working with those who may be dealing with the following issues: anxiety, depressive/mood disorders, grief/death/dying issues, self esteem issues, peer conflicts, ADHD/ADD, social skills, parent/child relationships, and parenting skills. I want to work together to develop a therapeutic relationship that addresses your area of needs combined with empathetic understanding and validation of feelings.
(502) 265-3930 View (502) 265-3930
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Louisville Health And Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
***IN-PERSON AND TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. We specialize in a variety of issues: trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustments through difficulty life situations, addiction, men's issues; and we work with teens and adults in an individual, couple or family setting.
***IN-PERSON AND TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. We specialize in a variety of issues: trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustments through difficulty life situations, addiction, men's issues; and we work with teens and adults in an individual, couple or family setting.
(502) 237-8453 View (502) 237-8453
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Eric White Baker Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
Are you struggling to figure out what makes you happy or to find motivation to make the changes that would greatly improve your life? Are you trying to figure out your purpose in an ever changing and complicated world? Do you struggle in navigating your personal / family relationships, or wish to improve how you relate with others? Are you just stuck and confused on what to do? The clients that I consider a best fit are those who are wanting to change themselves but are finding themselves stuck because of anxiety, depression or relational problems.
Are you struggling to figure out what makes you happy or to find motivation to make the changes that would greatly improve your life? Are you trying to figure out your purpose in an ever changing and complicated world? Do you struggle in navigating your personal / family relationships, or wish to improve how you relate with others? Are you just stuck and confused on what to do? The clients that I consider a best fit are those who are wanting to change themselves but are finding themselves stuck because of anxiety, depression or relational problems.
(502) 237-4121 View (502) 237-4121
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EmaLee Copeland
LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
I like to help clients with a variety of issues, including adjusting to significant life stressors, relationship conflicts, work difficulties, time management, recent losses, and setting effective boundaries to improve daily functioning. I also love to help clients who are experiencing issues with gender dysphoria, confusion with sexuality, gender identity, and connecting them with groups in the community.
I like to help clients with a variety of issues, including adjusting to significant life stressors, relationship conflicts, work difficulties, time management, recent losses, and setting effective boundaries to improve daily functioning. I also love to help clients who are experiencing issues with gender dysphoria, confusion with sexuality, gender identity, and connecting them with groups in the community.
(502) 472-7293 View (502) 472-7293
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Ellen Morton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
Hello! My name is Ellen Morton. I have practiced social work for almost 10 years and have practiced clinically since 2016. I am a certified clinical trauma professional and enjoy working with individuals of all ages. I am so passionate about helping others receive the care that they need to have a new positive sense of self and others. Are you struggling with things such as: anxiety, trauma, depression, grief/loss, relational conflicts? Interested in trying EMDR? I am currently taking new clients and I would love to work with you.
Hello! My name is Ellen Morton. I have practiced social work for almost 10 years and have practiced clinically since 2016. I am a certified clinical trauma professional and enjoy working with individuals of all ages. I am so passionate about helping others receive the care that they need to have a new positive sense of self and others. Are you struggling with things such as: anxiety, trauma, depression, grief/loss, relational conflicts? Interested in trying EMDR? I am currently taking new clients and I would love to work with you.
(502) 427-7662 View (502) 427-7662
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Ashley Vaden
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
Currently accepting new Humana and private pay clients; currently seeing clients in person. As a marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about helping adolescents, individuals, and couples put their fear in its place so that they can go about the business of living! I believe in helping people break out of painful emotional ruts and destructive thought patterns that are holding them back. I help individuals discover their own voice, their own boundaries, and improve their communication and connectivity to self and others. Embedded within each of us is the ability to grow and discover our authenticity.
Currently accepting new Humana and private pay clients; currently seeing clients in person. As a marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about helping adolescents, individuals, and couples put their fear in its place so that they can go about the business of living! I believe in helping people break out of painful emotional ruts and destructive thought patterns that are holding them back. I help individuals discover their own voice, their own boundaries, and improve their communication and connectivity to self and others. Embedded within each of us is the ability to grow and discover our authenticity.
(502) 791-5108 View (502) 791-5108
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Acadia Counseling Louisville
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
The team of helpers at Acadia Counseling is ready to assist you with whatever is weighing you down. Maybe you have never attended counseling before. Maybe you tried it once or twice and didn't like the professional you saw. Whatever your situation, we are ready to help!
The team of helpers at Acadia Counseling is ready to assist you with whatever is weighing you down. Maybe you have never attended counseling before. Maybe you tried it once or twice and didn't like the professional you saw. Whatever your situation, we are ready to help!
(502) 825-1375 View (502) 825-1375

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Nate Mitchell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lyndon, KY 40222
Mitchell is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with OCD, anxiety, or “nervous habits.
Is anxiety part of your life? Do you or your child struggle with uncertainty? Do you find yourself feeling like you have to do something over and over again to deal with stress and worry? Does your child miss school or complain of sickness often? Perhaps Dr. Nate Mitchell can help.
Mitchell is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with OCD, anxiety, or “nervous habits.
Is anxiety part of your life? Do you or your child struggle with uncertainty? Do you find yourself feeling like you have to do something over and over again to deal with stress and worry? Does your child miss school or complain of sickness often? Perhaps Dr. Nate Mitchell can help.
(502) 472-7629 View (502) 472-7629
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Brett Hammond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
I offer specialized therapy for OCD, trauma, and anxiety using proven techniques. The people I work with often grapple with perfectionism, worry, sadness, and overwhelm due to modern-day pressures. I welcome neurodivergent individuals (e.g., autism, ADHD) and focus on addressing shame, self-criticism, and trust issues.
I offer specialized therapy for OCD, trauma, and anxiety using proven techniques. The people I work with often grapple with perfectionism, worry, sadness, and overwhelm due to modern-day pressures. I welcome neurodivergent individuals (e.g., autism, ADHD) and focus on addressing shame, self-criticism, and trust issues.
(502) 334-0250 View (502) 334-0250
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Dr. Rachel M Butler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207  (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m Dr. Rachel Butler, a Licensed Psychologist based in Louisville, Kentucky. I offer individual therapy sessions to help with a range of concerns and have particular expertise in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, obsessive compulsive disorder, and trauma. My style is warm, collaborative, empathetic, and acceptance-based. I love working with clients to help them confront their fears, identify what is keeping them stuck, and live a more meaningful, fulfilling life based on their values. My clients and I work as a team to identify their goals for our work together!
Welcome! I’m Dr. Rachel Butler, a Licensed Psychologist based in Louisville, Kentucky. I offer individual therapy sessions to help with a range of concerns and have particular expertise in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, obsessive compulsive disorder, and trauma. My style is warm, collaborative, empathetic, and acceptance-based. I love working with clients to help them confront their fears, identify what is keeping them stuck, and live a more meaningful, fulfilling life based on their values. My clients and I work as a team to identify their goals for our work together!
(502) 237-6911 View (502) 237-6911
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Sara Williamson Sutphin
MEd, LPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
OCD can yield feelings of loneliness, isolation, and fear.
As a Licensed Psychological Practitioner, I use telehealth and in person therapy formats to treat adults. I have extensive experience treating individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, PTSD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (such as trichotillomania), hoarding, and other anxiety-related disorders. I employ a values-based approach that often includes humor, music, and connecting with community and people. Exposure/Ritual Prevention therapy in particular will include experiencing aversive and unpleasant thoughts and feelings and learning skills to tolerate them to improve overall quality of life.
OCD can yield feelings of loneliness, isolation, and fear.
As a Licensed Psychological Practitioner, I use telehealth and in person therapy formats to treat adults. I have extensive experience treating individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, PTSD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (such as trichotillomania), hoarding, and other anxiety-related disorders. I employ a values-based approach that often includes humor, music, and connecting with community and people. Exposure/Ritual Prevention therapy in particular will include experiencing aversive and unpleasant thoughts and feelings and learning skills to tolerate them to improve overall quality of life.
(502) 354-4702 View (502) 354-4702
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L Kevin Chapman
Psychologist, PhD, A-CBT, HSPP
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
I provide intensive exposure and ritual prevention (EXRP) treatment for OCD.
Are you experiencing anxiety, panic attacks or do you have a phobia? Do you obsess about things and engage in compulsions in an effort to have temporary relief? Are you afraid of driving, bridges, closed-in spaces, crowds, elevators, or other situations? Do you obsess about actions being morally right or wrong? Are you anxious about speaking in front of others or afraid of performance situations? Do you worry more often than not? Have you been diagnosed with OCD, panic, social anxiety disorder or generalized anxiety disorder? If so, I can assist you. Visit www.drkevinchapman.com for more information.
I provide intensive exposure and ritual prevention (EXRP) treatment for OCD.
Are you experiencing anxiety, panic attacks or do you have a phobia? Do you obsess about things and engage in compulsions in an effort to have temporary relief? Are you afraid of driving, bridges, closed-in spaces, crowds, elevators, or other situations? Do you obsess about actions being morally right or wrong? Are you anxious about speaking in front of others or afraid of performance situations? Do you worry more often than not? Have you been diagnosed with OCD, panic, social anxiety disorder or generalized anxiety disorder? If so, I can assist you. Visit www.drkevinchapman.com for more information.
(502) 519-0252 View (502) 519-0252
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Rachael Renshaw
Counselor, BA, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
I have intensive experience and specialize in treating the following mental health diagnoses: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, OCD, codependency, and disordered eating.
What part of your life is the source of feelings of depression, anxiety, perfectionism, shame, or relational issues? It can be difficult to develop self awareness in which we can distinguish the root cause of poor quality of life. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is geared towards aiding clients in developing a self awareness of unhealthy thinking habits and behaviors and teaching thought stopping, mindfulness techniques, and replacement thoughts. I also utilize Dialectical Behavioral and Brief Solution Focused strategies, which aid clients in the most time efficient manner possible.
I have intensive experience and specialize in treating the following mental health diagnoses: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, OCD, codependency, and disordered eating.
What part of your life is the source of feelings of depression, anxiety, perfectionism, shame, or relational issues? It can be difficult to develop self awareness in which we can distinguish the root cause of poor quality of life. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is geared towards aiding clients in developing a self awareness of unhealthy thinking habits and behaviors and teaching thought stopping, mindfulness techniques, and replacement thoughts. I also utilize Dialectical Behavioral and Brief Solution Focused strategies, which aid clients in the most time efficient manner possible.
(859) 353-6796 View (859) 353-6796
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Zach Dietrich
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
Dr. Dietrich is a clinical psychologist who received his bachelor's degree from Indiana University, his master's degree from Cleveland State University and his doctoral degree from Georgia Southern University. He specializes in a wide variety of psychological and neuropsychological assessments, specifically the assessment of neurodegenerative diseases and treatment relating to caregiver stress. His other clinical interests include working with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and neurodevelopment disorders in adolescents and adults.
Dr. Dietrich is a clinical psychologist who received his bachelor's degree from Indiana University, his master's degree from Cleveland State University and his doctoral degree from Georgia Southern University. He specializes in a wide variety of psychological and neuropsychological assessments, specifically the assessment of neurodegenerative diseases and treatment relating to caregiver stress. His other clinical interests include working with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and neurodevelopment disorders in adolescents and adults.
(502) 427-6504 View (502) 427-6504
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Barbara Hedspeth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40206
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders and mild to moderate OCD, as well as trauma and depression. My experience tells me that these conditions are highly treatable with the right approach. My primary method is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a proven evidence based treatment for these problems. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Cognitive Processing Therapy for the treatment of trauma. My style is direct, supportive and goal oriented with emphasis on what the client wants to work on. I use humor as well!
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders and mild to moderate OCD, as well as trauma and depression. My experience tells me that these conditions are highly treatable with the right approach. My primary method is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a proven evidence based treatment for these problems. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Cognitive Processing Therapy for the treatment of trauma. My style is direct, supportive and goal oriented with emphasis on what the client wants to work on. I use humor as well!
(502) 385-2488 View (502) 385-2488

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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.