Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Minnesota

I believe life's challenges are opportunities for us to grow as human beings. Whether you or a family member are struggling with an old problem that keeps coming back or facing an entirely new problem, there is hope. I use research based assessments and treatments to help you or your family member overcome these concerns and thrive in your life.

Being a human is not easy. The good news is that we don't have to navigate it alone. Psychotherapy is a partnership that can support and empower you through difficult experiences, find hope, and create a greater sense of meaning and purpose in your life.

Are you struggling with anxiety, phobias or OCD? Is it impacting your happiness, friendships, school or work performance? I believe in supporting individuals with curiosity and compassion. I have experience helping children/teens and young adults to develop strategies to face their fears and increase self awareness. I use a strength based approach, evidenced based CBT-ERP, as well as approaches based in Eastern Psychology, such as yoga and mindfulness. I help my clients find brave moments expand their value based life. I work with individuals 8-25 years old and provide parent support. (All adult age groups for specific phobias)

Trauma, anxiety, and ADHD that are unaddressed will have you feeling shame and guilt that never seems to go away. Feeling exhausted and disconnected from the people around you. Difficulty trusting others. Living in fear. Challenges with starting things and seeing them through to the end. Procrastinating and feeling "stuck". A critical voice in your head that never seems to chill out... To live this way can feel incredibly draining and debilitating. It doesn't have to be this way. There is hope and healing on the other side.

So nice to meet you! My name is Rebecca Prust, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about supporting people to live their best lives. I will meet you where you are and at your pace we will work through things. I enjoy working in the areas of anxiety/depression, life changes, OCD, caregiver support, and relationships. I work from an integrative therapy approach and believe that good therapy is driven by a person's unique needs. Using cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and holistic approaches to change any life can be different.

I enjoy working with kids, teens, adults, and families that are looking for individual therapy, family therapy, parent-child therapy, or play therapy. I have experience supporting clients through a wide range of challenges including, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, identity development, adoption, parent-child attachment challenges, school difficulties, emotional dysregulation, aggression, divorce, and grief/loss.

I specialize in supporting postpartum moms, parents, and individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. The invisible load of motherhood can be overwhelming and you don't have to do this alone.

We all get stuck in behavior patterns that aren’t necessarily what we want for ourselves. Really, if we could choose, none of us would struggle with worries, fears, doubts, sadness, or loneliness. We wouldn’t need to try to push away these difficult emotions by engaging in avoidant or even destructive behavior patterns. It’s natural to try and protect ourselves from emotional pain, but the cost is high. Our lives get smaller, more inflexible, less meaningful, and less vital. My goal in working with individuals is to help people open up, live in the present moment, and make choices that are driven by values, rather than fear.

Innovative psychological Consultants has 14 psychologists/therapists, 4 adult psychiatrists, and 1 child/adolescent psychiatrist. We can work most every issue and have a team of specialized clinicians to help treat clients and bring them back to optimal functioning. Our clinicians are professional and down to earth. They are great and listening and providing specific tools and material to help you improve your coping and ability to deal with problems.

I derive joy and meaning from helping people access their brilliant capacities for healing. My specialties are couples therapy, anxiety/OCD, chronic illness, recovery from relationship abuse, and adjustment through other changes. Each of these concerns involve journeys of re-becoming, and I help clients along these journeys with compassion, honesty, and intelligence. Even in the midst of distress and doubt, the possibilities for the journey hold so much hope.

As a Mental Health Practitioner with a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, I enjoy working with teenagers, adults and seniors. We work together to progress through trauma, grief, depression, OCD, and anxiety. It is important to me to build a relationship with trust in order to provide a safe place for having those challenging conversations around life experiences. I approach my sessions with a gentle, compassionate and caring method of communication with the attempt to make therapy approachable and secure enough to work through treatment goals.

I work with individuals, couples and families in helping them to feel understood, while empowering them toward more effective patterns of thinking, feeling and interacting.

Do others tell you that you are too hard on yourself? Or perhaps you notice that you get stuck in a loop of worries? I am a therapist who works with adults experiencing: anxiety, panic attacks, perfectionism, social anxieties, life transitions, overwhelm, self-doubt, high sensitivity, neurodivergence (such as ADHD and OCD) , and the impact of trauma.

I believe your situation is unique and deserves an individualized plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. You can be assured I will always remember your unique "story" every time we meet. My approach to counseling is straight forward, yet caring and compassionate.

I work primarily with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship distress, obsessive compulsive disorder, and life transitions. My number one goal in therapy is to understand you as best I can, and to help you do the same. Individuals who have some amount of curiosity about themselves and who are willing to self-reflect will do well in this type of therapy. My practice is informed by psychodynamic, relational, and person-centered approaches to therapy. The first step is to build a trusting relationship with you so that you can feel comfortable expressing all the different parts of you.

I bring a gentle yet direct approach to this work. Whether you are struggling with issues beyond your control or facing difficult aspects about yourself or life. I offer practical support and guidance. I will assist you in understanding your feelings and behaviors, and will gently challenge you to move toward change. I emphasize the importance of developing meaningful self-purpose and fulfilling work & relationships.

Life can be difficult at times and finding the right support to help you navigate life’s challenges can make all the difference. I believe it is essential to create a trusting therapeutic relationship in an inclusive and judgment free space so that you feel safe to express yourself and be you. In session, my intention is to provide an attuned listening ear while you share your concerns, thoughts and feelings. Together with curiosity and care, we will unfold past and present experiences and process their impact and meaning. I will encourage you as you gain awareness, insight, learn and grow.

Kara received her Master of Social Work Degree from St. Cloud State University in 2015. She recently was working or PrairieCare as an inpatient social worker, co-located therapist at a pediatric clinic and supervisor through PrairieCare for the past 5 years. She worked with pediatricians and psychiatrist to create a collaborative approach for patients as well as finding resources that were best for the family as well as specializing in working with children and adolescents with ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, and Anger.

So many clients come to therapy with negative self-talk – listening to the negative voice in their head. Erica takes a strengths-based approach to examine this negative voice and partner with clients to develop skills to limit distorted, unhelpful beliefs. In therapy, you don't have to go to difficult places alone.