Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Anoka, MN
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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.
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.
![Photo of Rhonda Johnson, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d71b4208-bf8d-4116-865e-c2198aa4f44a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome. I have been providing therapy services for 20+ years in many settings including: inpatient hospital units, outpatient hospital clinics, emergency departments and outpatient mental health clinics. I work with adolescents, adults of all ages and couples. I specialize in eating disorders, bipolar disorder and OCD. I believe balance is key to a successful, healthy life. In visiting this website, you are taking the first step in improving your quality of life. I look forward to meeting you.
Welcome. I have been providing therapy services for 20+ years in many settings including: inpatient hospital units, outpatient hospital clinics, emergency departments and outpatient mental health clinics. I work with adolescents, adults of all ages and couples. I specialize in eating disorders, bipolar disorder and OCD. I believe balance is key to a successful, healthy life. In visiting this website, you are taking the first step in improving your quality of life. I look forward to meeting you.
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Lisa is a professional counselor who works to meet her clients where they are on their journey. She utilizes a holistic and client centered approach to collaborate on effective plans in a safe and non-judgmental space. Lisa enjoys working with people of all ages and has diverse experience working with individuals from all walks of life. She has experience helping clients to navigate life transitions, relationship difficulties, self "“esteem issues, trauma, anxiety, and mood related conditions.
Lisa is a professional counselor who works to meet her clients where they are on their journey. She utilizes a holistic and client centered approach to collaborate on effective plans in a safe and non-judgmental space. Lisa enjoys working with people of all ages and has diverse experience working with individuals from all walks of life. She has experience helping clients to navigate life transitions, relationship difficulties, self "“esteem issues, trauma, anxiety, and mood related conditions.
![Photo of Joan A Newbolt, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43c664c6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Compassionate and Caring. Over 30 years experience with individual, marriage and family therapy. Certified Family Trauma Professional.
Compassionate and Caring. Over 30 years experience with individual, marriage and family therapy. Certified Family Trauma Professional.
![Photo of Omish Schopf, MA, LADC, LPCC -s, Drug & Alcohol Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2ca3c234-f0ea-460b-b96f-3bed0ca26c50/2/320x400.jpeg)
Omish Schopf
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC, LPCC -s
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anoka, MN 55303 (Online Only)
I am dedicated to guiding clients through trauma and losses that obscure life's beauty. My goal is to reignite your zest, help you meet your authentic self, and navigate life's changes and challenges. Together, we'll explore your inner strength to acknowledge discrepancies and learn how to make desired changes. I combine EMDR with CBT, DBT, and holistic methods to improve your relationship with yourself, others, and the world. Through eye movements, you'll feel as if you've solved a puzzle, breaking the vicious cycle of unhealthy behaviors, shedding long-held burdens and experiencing lasting change, opening opportunities for growth.
I am dedicated to guiding clients through trauma and losses that obscure life's beauty. My goal is to reignite your zest, help you meet your authentic self, and navigate life's changes and challenges. Together, we'll explore your inner strength to acknowledge discrepancies and learn how to make desired changes. I combine EMDR with CBT, DBT, and holistic methods to improve your relationship with yourself, others, and the world. Through eye movements, you'll feel as if you've solved a puzzle, breaking the vicious cycle of unhealthy behaviors, shedding long-held burdens and experiencing lasting change, opening opportunities for growth.
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Genuine Therapy Center is about having real conversations with real people. We use a practical approach to assist our clients in making change in a way that is meaningful to them. We believe that the client is the expert in his/her own life. We help our clients to identify how their expertise can be applied to make lasting change. Our therapists will work side by side with you to draw out that knowledge, find empowerment, and build hope for change that lasts.
Genuine Therapy Center is about having real conversations with real people. We use a practical approach to assist our clients in making change in a way that is meaningful to them. We believe that the client is the expert in his/her own life. We help our clients to identify how their expertise can be applied to make lasting change. Our therapists will work side by side with you to draw out that knowledge, find empowerment, and build hope for change that lasts.
![Photo of Emma Hesse, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1d9db34f-28f2-4b15-9319-ee8f097f093b/2/320x400.jpeg)
No matter your concerns—anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, traumatic event, or big life changes—our sessions will be spent working on a specialized treatment plan that will help you feel like the best version of yourself.
No matter your concerns—anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, traumatic event, or big life changes—our sessions will be spent working on a specialized treatment plan that will help you feel like the best version of yourself.
![Photo of Nora Matthews, MS, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/420b6ab9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I enjoy assisting people in their journey to overcome life changes, trauma, depression, anxiety, family of origin issues, parenting issues, grief and loss, and self-image. I practice from an eclectic variety of therapies and healing practices from my personal values of compassion, empathy and creativity.
I enjoy assisting people in their journey to overcome life changes, trauma, depression, anxiety, family of origin issues, parenting issues, grief and loss, and self-image. I practice from an eclectic variety of therapies and healing practices from my personal values of compassion, empathy and creativity.
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Charles Mongare is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Minnesota who has been practicing since 2023. He has an MSW from the University of Texas Arlington and a BSW from Tarleton State University. Charles helps individuals and groups achieve maximum well-being by providing services, connecting them with resources, and supporting their mental health outcomes. He creates personalized treatment plans, assesses progress, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to help clients. Outside of work, Charles enjoys fund raising and serving in the community.
Charles Mongare is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Minnesota who has been practicing since 2023. He has an MSW from the University of Texas Arlington and a BSW from Tarleton State University. Charles helps individuals and groups achieve maximum well-being by providing services, connecting them with resources, and supporting their mental health outcomes. He creates personalized treatment plans, assesses progress, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to help clients. Outside of work, Charles enjoys fund raising and serving in the community.
![Photo of Mick Lindemann, MA, LPCC-S, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d8df568-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have worked extensively for years with men, women, and children who have struggled with anger and domestic abuse issues. The focus is on learning skills and techniques to address behaviors as well as therapeutic education to address the thought processes which attribute to those behaviors. In addition, I work with men, women, and children dealing with other issues. I treat all of my clients with dignity and respect. Focusing on individual strengths and utilizing encouragement and support, clients who wish to make real changes for their lives will have the necessary skills to do so.
I have worked extensively for years with men, women, and children who have struggled with anger and domestic abuse issues. The focus is on learning skills and techniques to address behaviors as well as therapeutic education to address the thought processes which attribute to those behaviors. In addition, I work with men, women, and children dealing with other issues. I treat all of my clients with dignity and respect. Focusing on individual strengths and utilizing encouragement and support, clients who wish to make real changes for their lives will have the necessary skills to do so.
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Amber Rose Fuller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Anoka, MN 55303
I have the belief that all doors open and close for a reason and that if we desire to be where the creator wants us, he will put us exactly where we need to be and I believe that I'm supposed to be in a place where I help others realize this. I also have a huge passion for instilling hope into the lives of others. I've seen people lose hope and believe the lie that it is non-existent; I have a passion for helping people regain hope and grow personally and spiritually. Fuller Living has locations in Anoka, Roseville, Blaine, and Saint Louis Park.
I have the belief that all doors open and close for a reason and that if we desire to be where the creator wants us, he will put us exactly where we need to be and I believe that I'm supposed to be in a place where I help others realize this. I also have a huge passion for instilling hope into the lives of others. I've seen people lose hope and believe the lie that it is non-existent; I have a passion for helping people regain hope and grow personally and spiritually. Fuller Living has locations in Anoka, Roseville, Blaine, and Saint Louis Park.
![Photo of Amber Fuller - Fuller Living & Associates, LLC, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5061cdf8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Fuller Living & Associates, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anoka, MN 55303
We offer counseling in Blaine, Anoka, and Roseville for individuals, couples, and families. We journey with clients through their life struggle. We provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which we hear you through ears of empathy and understanding. We have experience working with individuals facing many issues and we believe in the power of effective and efficient care. We believe that there is always hope, that getting to your dreams is possible and that healing is attainable. We journey alongside you through your life difficulties with ears, eyes, and hearts of empathy and understanding.
We offer counseling in Blaine, Anoka, and Roseville for individuals, couples, and families. We journey with clients through their life struggle. We provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which we hear you through ears of empathy and understanding. We have experience working with individuals facing many issues and we believe in the power of effective and efficient care. We believe that there is always hope, that getting to your dreams is possible and that healing is attainable. We journey alongside you through your life difficulties with ears, eyes, and hearts of empathy and understanding.
![Photo of Christina Gwenn Copeland, MS, LPCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e6b018f7-4278-4814-ba67-d0545852270a/3/320x400.jpeg)
Christina enjoys working with individuals, couples and families helping support them in making changes they want to make. She has her B.A. in Sociology and Diversity Studies from SCSU and her M.S. in MHC from Walden University. She is an LPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of MN. Christina has worked 10 years in clinical counseling. She has 24 additional years working with children, and families with services that are person-centered, strength-based and therapeutic. She has worked in foster and long-term residential based programs, as well as crisis, substance abuse treatment, vocational and education areas.
Christina enjoys working with individuals, couples and families helping support them in making changes they want to make. She has her B.A. in Sociology and Diversity Studies from SCSU and her M.S. in MHC from Walden University. She is an LPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of MN. Christina has worked 10 years in clinical counseling. She has 24 additional years working with children, and families with services that are person-centered, strength-based and therapeutic. She has worked in foster and long-term residential based programs, as well as crisis, substance abuse treatment, vocational and education areas.
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Barbara Nyhammer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Anoka, MN 55303 (Online Only)
Do you feel alone in your marriage or family? Are you contemplating separation, divorce and/or remarriage? I would like to come along side you and understand your challenges and empower you to make life altering choices in your personal life to facilitate healing and wholeness. By using our faith as the foundation of accepting who we are and where we are at in our lives, we can come to understand our purpose and work with the gifts that
God bestowed upon us to grow and to learn to love ourselves.
Do you feel alone in your marriage or family? Are you contemplating separation, divorce and/or remarriage? I would like to come along side you and understand your challenges and empower you to make life altering choices in your personal life to facilitate healing and wholeness. By using our faith as the foundation of accepting who we are and where we are at in our lives, we can come to understand our purpose and work with the gifts that
God bestowed upon us to grow and to learn to love ourselves.
![Photo of Amy Bianchi-Rossi, MA, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d78b5b1c-f4e1-4729-883f-14462d70e978/2/320x400.jpeg)
It is an honor to help people and support them through difficult life circumstances and make positive and lasting change. I work together with those I serve to create a safe place to identify concerns and improve quality of life. I work holistically to improve all life areas including emotional, mental, physical and spiritual, with the goal of improving life long term. I am passionate about helping people and I work to empower people to find understanding, balance and hope.
It is an honor to help people and support them through difficult life circumstances and make positive and lasting change. I work together with those I serve to create a safe place to identify concerns and improve quality of life. I work holistically to improve all life areas including emotional, mental, physical and spiritual, with the goal of improving life long term. I am passionate about helping people and I work to empower people to find understanding, balance and hope.
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John is a therapist with 25 years experience as a mental health clinician serving adults, couples, children, adolescents and families. His training from the University of Iowa and Simmons College in Boston offers a strong theoretical grounding in psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy. That is important, but more important is your experience as a client. Our work together will be built upon a helping relationship of trust and understanding. What would it look like? Identifying and solving specific problems; exploring aspects of your "self" and utilizing your strengths; making change that you set as a goal.
John is a therapist with 25 years experience as a mental health clinician serving adults, couples, children, adolescents and families. His training from the University of Iowa and Simmons College in Boston offers a strong theoretical grounding in psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy. That is important, but more important is your experience as a client. Our work together will be built upon a helping relationship of trust and understanding. What would it look like? Identifying and solving specific problems; exploring aspects of your "self" and utilizing your strengths; making change that you set as a goal.
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Connie Wheeler
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Anoka, MN 55303
Are you feeling uncertain and stuck? When terrible events or experiences happen in our lives, trauma is the emotional response that happens in our bodies. This could be a physical trauma such as a car accident, rape, physical abuse, or a natural disaster. There is also emotional trauma can be caused by emotional abuse, humiliation, and even grief. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat trauma as it engages both sides of the brain and allows the trauma memory to be properly processed in the body.
Are you feeling uncertain and stuck? When terrible events or experiences happen in our lives, trauma is the emotional response that happens in our bodies. This could be a physical trauma such as a car accident, rape, physical abuse, or a natural disaster. There is also emotional trauma can be caused by emotional abuse, humiliation, and even grief. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat trauma as it engages both sides of the brain and allows the trauma memory to be properly processed in the body.
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I work with couples and individuals ages 18+. As an LGBTQIA+ identified therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting my community. I tailor my methods to honor the unique experiences within our community, always striving to be culturally competent and sensitive to diverse backgrounds. By witnessing your story, I create an environment where you can explore your identity, overcome challenges, and celebrate your strengths. Whether you’re navigating a gender transition, healing from past trauma, overcoming anxiety, or working on self-love, I’m here to support you in becoming your happiest self!
I work with couples and individuals ages 18+. As an LGBTQIA+ identified therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting my community. I tailor my methods to honor the unique experiences within our community, always striving to be culturally competent and sensitive to diverse backgrounds. By witnessing your story, I create an environment where you can explore your identity, overcome challenges, and celebrate your strengths. Whether you’re navigating a gender transition, healing from past trauma, overcoming anxiety, or working on self-love, I’m here to support you in becoming your happiest self!
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Voice of Hope Therapy, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Anoka, MN 55304 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Healing starts with a wholeness that comes with feeling safe and supported in a compassionate and nurturing therapeutic environment. Through being able to explore and express ourselves genuinely, we can learn to manage daily challenges and live a more meaningful life.
Healing starts with a wholeness that comes with feeling safe and supported in a compassionate and nurturing therapeutic environment. Through being able to explore and express ourselves genuinely, we can learn to manage daily challenges and live a more meaningful life.
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I utilize a solution-focused approach and aim to empower, while integrating the body, mind, and spirit. Through bringing compassion and listening to your story, I work with you to find the root causes of your challenges, identify beliefs, and help you transform them into positive ways of thinking so you have a more joy-filled and fulfilling life. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples utilizing a variety of holistic techniques to address issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, parenting issues, codependency, and marital issues.
I utilize a solution-focused approach and aim to empower, while integrating the body, mind, and spirit. Through bringing compassion and listening to your story, I work with you to find the root causes of your challenges, identify beliefs, and help you transform them into positive ways of thinking so you have a more joy-filled and fulfilling life. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples utilizing a variety of holistic techniques to address issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, parenting issues, codependency, and marital issues.
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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.