Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Minnesota

I love helping people achieve better mental health and witnessing their progress. Having worked in many different environments, I’ve heard it all before. If you feel any hesitation to share your OCD experiences out of fear or shame, rest assured you’ll be met with a safe, non-judgmental space. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of its nuances enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

Ever increasing levels of stress and anxiety are commonplace in modern life. We have become so accustomed to living in this chronic state of hyper arousal that we now consider it to be a "normal" baseline of daily functioning. Unfortunately, for many this state of increased anxiety can begin to feel debilitating, demoralizing, and inescapable. It's hard to describe the feelings of hopelessness and isolation that those who suffer from severe anxiety face. It can wreak havoc on our most important relationships, limit our ability to grow, to be authentic, playful and creative, flexible, empathic and patient with ourselves and others.

Welcome to OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center of Minnesota, where we provide top-quality, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with OCD and anxiety disorders. Our center is dedicated to helping our clients achieve lasting relief and regain control over their lives. At our center, we offer a comprehensive range of specialized treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), inference-based CBT (I-CBT), mindfulness techniques, and other proven therapeutic modalities.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a commitment to being in the growth process with my clients. If you are struggling with repetitive and distressing thoughts that often seem illogical, this might be OCD. I work with adolescents and adults who are dealing with OCD issues and are seeking more peace within themselves. I also have personal, lived experience with recovering from the grips of OCD, and I am passionate about helping others.

Primary Therapy approaches: IFS, ERP, and EMDR. I also provide consultation for OCD therapy providers. Do you feel anxious, stressed, perfectionistic, self critical, bothered by repetitive anxious thoughts or stuck in past painful memories and hurts? Do you want to learn how to experience more peace, calm, and clarity on the inside so you can live more authentically, confidently, and compassionately? When working together in therapy we will explore your personal goals as well as aim towards you having a better relationship with yourself to live a more harmonious and peaceful life.

Are you caught in cycles that leave you exhausted? Do you want to have better relationships but find them splintering? Are you self-critical in your efforts to obtain perfection? Do you find yourself shutting down or shutting off? You don't have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to leave any part of yourself behind - I work with the whole person. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. I'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. Whether you are just starting or looking to maintain your recovery from eating disorders, trauma and/or OCD, together recovery is possible.

I look forward to working with clients to collaborate and support changes they're wanting to make. I have been able to treat individuals with challenging symptoms who may not have been properly diagnosed and subsequently, have not received appropriate treatment. Many of my clients have never learned how to cope with intrusive and sometimes disturbing thoughts. The therapy I provide empowers clients with the skills needed to feel in control of their anxiety, impulsiveness and unhealthy habits. My clients will learn how to manage unwanted thoughts and to abandon coping through rituals, escape and avoidance behaviors.

I enjoy working with children through adults who are dealing with moderate to severe anxiety that is interfering with their day to day lives. My clients want greater understanding of their particular anxiety disorder, practical, evidence-based help, and a compassionate “coach” to guide them in the process.

Are you concerned about your child or adolescent? Are they struggling with peer relationships, divorce, school difficulties, worry, sadness, or behavioral issues? Are you struggling with how to respond to and manage your child's behaviors and emotions? My gentle yet direct approach helps children identify feelings and challenges, to problem solve and find new, productive ways to cope. I collaborate with parents and families in a way that has a child feeling supported, understood and cared about. I truly enjoy being invited into a child's world, and helping them feel empowered and equipped to get through life's challenges.

I work with adults who feel as though worries and fears interfere with daily life. These issues might manifest as social anxiety, panic attacks, fears of specific objects or situations, general feelings of being "on edge," insomnia, or symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (intrusive, upsetting thoughts/feeling driven to "do something" in response).

I know choosing a therapist can be difficult. I like to provide an atmosphere that is nurturing and focused on helping you achieve your goals. I do this using easily understood techniques that have been consistently shown effective through research. We'll work together to understand the complexities of your problems followed by implementation of practical solutions and skills, all couched in collaboration and empathy. I'll work hard to help you and I welcome the opportunity to do so. Ultimately, I hope to help you feel empowered enough such that you no longer need me.

I am currently accepting new clients. Hi! I’m glad you’re here! Reading therapist bios and reaching out for therapy takes an enormous amount of courage and so proud of you for taking that first step! My job as your therapist is to help you navigate anxiety and OCD- utilizing evidence-based treatments. I will gently push you towards your goals, and challenge you at times, in a way that feels supportive and kind. I will work from the perspective of your values, while gaining awareness into your real authentic self. I am licensed/registered in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida!

Life provides for each of us opportunities to learn new skills, face our fears, or challenges us to let go of old problem patterns. When we become stuck or don't adapt, we experience difficulty. Working collaboratively with you, my focus is to help you develop skills and take action to move forward in healthier ways and improve life balance. I am known for my specialty work treating both Anxiety Disorders (OCD, Panic, Phobias and Worry) and Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and body image concerns).

At Innovative Psychological Consultants I routinely see children and adolescent who are struggling in school or with family conflicts. I am able to quickly connect with young people, gain their trust, and get to the bottom of the issues they are struggling with. I also work with parents to find the best system of continuity for their children and assist with any parental coaching that may be needed so that kids are thriving with parental consistency and follow through.

Welcome to the world of anti-oppressive, anti-capitalist, trans-celebratory feminist psychotherapy! My name is Emma (she/her), and I am a Neurodivergent therapist who specializes in treating OCD. My therapeutic approach is systems-informed, casual, and Neurodivergence-affirming (which means my clients and I color, crochet, and otherwise mindlessly fidget during sessions). I am professionally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and use psychoeducation in all areas of my practice. Knowledge is power!

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unhappy? Perhaps you've had some recent challenges. You used to be able to handle it all, but lately it hasn’t been as easy. Are you eager to feel better, but not sure where to start? I’m here to help! I know it can be a little scary to start therapy and share your challenges with someone you just met. I totally get it! That's why I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space that allows you to be yourself and make necessary changes. Together we will work to identify unhelpful patterns that might be keeping you stuck. I want you to feel seen, heard and supported.

You have a strong feeling that you are autistic and all of the online quizzes you’ve taken point in that direction. After a lifetime of masking and struggling to find your tribe, you want to know more about your neurotype and where you fit in. An autism diagnosis may be affirming and validating, putting you on a clearer path moving forward as you connect with the autistic community. Finding out you are not autistic may guide you in a different direction leading you to discover other parts of yourself . I am here to help you on your journey of discovery. Visit my website at therapydynamics.com to establish care.

I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD. This approach to ERP focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.

My expertise includes treating obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, skin picking and hair pulling disorders, various anxiety disorders (such as separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, social phobia, illness/health anxiety, and specific phobias like emetophobia), disordered eating, and perinatal mental health (both maternal and paternal). I have experience working in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs, and have had the privilege of presenting at local and national conferences. I am an independent contractor with Mind Matters Collective, which is a group of private practice clinicians.