Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Union, MO
I am excited to join your child on their mental health journey. I have a background working with early childhood, youth, and teens. My goal is to promote wellness while guiding clients ages 18 months-21 years to realize their value and strengths.
I am excited to join your child on their mental health journey. I have a background working with early childhood, youth, and teens. My goal is to promote wellness while guiding clients ages 18 months-21 years to realize their value and strengths.
Marcella L Bolzenius
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Union, MO 63084
I've been assisting individuals, couples and families for over 20 years in achieving greater self awareness and a clearer vision and path for healthy living. My goal is to help clients overcome or better manage life's obstacles, resolve conflicts and improve relationships.
I've been assisting individuals, couples and families for over 20 years in achieving greater self awareness and a clearer vision and path for healthy living. My goal is to help clients overcome or better manage life's obstacles, resolve conflicts and improve relationships.
Jennifer Roach Sansone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Union, MO 63084 (Online Only)
I have experience working with adolescents through the older adult populations on many symptoms/diagnoses. Primarily those I work with have had issues relating to depression, anxiety, and trauma. Everyone has it inside of themselves to manage symptoms relating to these issues in addition to medication (when needed). What I have found helpful is talking to someone with empathy, who is nonjudgmental, and willing to listen, as well as having/providing information that will help the individual through these difficult times.
I have experience working with adolescents through the older adult populations on many symptoms/diagnoses. Primarily those I work with have had issues relating to depression, anxiety, and trauma. Everyone has it inside of themselves to manage symptoms relating to these issues in addition to medication (when needed). What I have found helpful is talking to someone with empathy, who is nonjudgmental, and willing to listen, as well as having/providing information that will help the individual through these difficult times.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or sad? I understand how tough that can be. After a 23-year marketing career, I made a mid-life career change; deciding what I really felt called to do was helping people with their most significant life challenges. I am ready to assist individuals, couples or families with issues including: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and relationship challenges. I am particularly interested in helping people through life transition challenges including: divorce, marriage, job loss, death of a loved one, chronic illness, or challenges related to aging.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or sad? I understand how tough that can be. After a 23-year marketing career, I made a mid-life career change; deciding what I really felt called to do was helping people with their most significant life challenges. I am ready to assist individuals, couples or families with issues including: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and relationship challenges. I am particularly interested in helping people through life transition challenges including: divorce, marriage, job loss, death of a loved one, chronic illness, or challenges related to aging.
Dr. Emily Malecky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Doctor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work. Dr. Malecky considers herself a holistic therapist and borrows from multiple theories and practices including systems theory, empowerment theory, and client center therapy. She utilizes DBT and CBT in her work and will collaborate on your preferences and needs before coming up with a treatment plan together. Dr. Malecky's main goal is to meet you where you are and forge a path together through life's greatest challenges and adventures.
Dr. Emily Malecky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Doctor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work. Dr. Malecky considers herself a holistic therapist and borrows from multiple theories and practices including systems theory, empowerment theory, and client center therapy. She utilizes DBT and CBT in her work and will collaborate on your preferences and needs before coming up with a treatment plan together. Dr. Malecky's main goal is to meet you where you are and forge a path together through life's greatest challenges and adventures.
Leeann Pennington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Union, MO 63084
Not accepting new clients
When appropriate, I use Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy to help adolescents and adults work through many issues, including anxiety, PTSD, OCD, & depression.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I commit my work to helping my clients overcome anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma related issues, OCD, and general life transitions. I utilize many different treatment modules based upon each individual client's need and work with each person to determine the best treatment plan for them. My primary focus is to offer empathy, support, and acceptance to every person who walks into my office.
When appropriate, I use Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy to help adolescents and adults work through many issues, including anxiety, PTSD, OCD, & depression.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I commit my work to helping my clients overcome anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma related issues, OCD, and general life transitions. I utilize many different treatment modules based upon each individual client's need and work with each person to determine the best treatment plan for them. My primary focus is to offer empathy, support, and acceptance to every person who walks into my office.
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Kristi L Garner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, MO 63090 (Online Only)
I specialize in counseling couples, families, and individuals through relationship and parenting struggles, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. Are you and your partner struggling to get along or having difficulty with parenting your children? Or maybe you just need a break from day-to-day anxiety and worry? I'm here for you and for all your other issues in between.
I specialize in counseling couples, families, and individuals through relationship and parenting struggles, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. Are you and your partner struggling to get along or having difficulty with parenting your children? Or maybe you just need a break from day-to-day anxiety and worry? I'm here for you and for all your other issues in between.
Timothy G Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LPC, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Washington, MO 63090
My passion is helping others get where they want to be in life and to make the process of getting there as much fun and enjoyable as possible. My ideal client is someone who is ready to take a serious and honest look at themselves for the purpose of becoming the person they were intended to be.
My passion is helping others get where they want to be in life and to make the process of getting there as much fun and enjoyable as possible. My ideal client is someone who is ready to take a serious and honest look at themselves for the purpose of becoming the person they were intended to be.
Andie Cutright - Ellie Mental Health
Pre-Licensed Professional, MdE, PLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, MO 63090
My goal as a counselor is for my clients to feel safe, seen, and heard during our time together. I have a passion for providing a space filled with acceptance and support as people process hardships and begin to heal.
My goal as a counselor is for my clients to feel safe, seen, and heard during our time together. I have a passion for providing a space filled with acceptance and support as people process hardships and begin to heal.
Lauren Scheidegger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S™, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, MO 63090
I am a Registered Play Therapist, and I work with children ages 2-12. I have experience working with various issues, and diagnoses. I will work with parents and children to address their issues and concerns, and can include family member throughout the process if needed.
I am a Registered Play Therapist, and I work with children ages 2-12. I have experience working with various issues, and diagnoses. I will work with parents and children to address their issues and concerns, and can include family member throughout the process if needed.
Donald A Simpson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, MO 63090
What to do with a difficult child, or with a teen whose behaviors pose real problems. How to keep a job, change one, or stay in school. What to do when identity is unclear, hope is lost, or in a crisis of faith. How to see with a partner a way of love and care. How to act in wisdom. When in need of relief from anxieties or pressures feeling too much to bear, one takes a brave and important step reaching out for qualified help. Working with a mental health professional, one can find integrity and meaning in the midst of pain. One can find healing and hopefulness for facing challenges. One can better understand their life.
What to do with a difficult child, or with a teen whose behaviors pose real problems. How to keep a job, change one, or stay in school. What to do when identity is unclear, hope is lost, or in a crisis of faith. How to see with a partner a way of love and care. How to act in wisdom. When in need of relief from anxieties or pressures feeling too much to bear, one takes a brave and important step reaching out for qualified help. Working with a mental health professional, one can find integrity and meaning in the midst of pain. One can find healing and hopefulness for facing challenges. One can better understand their life.
Hannah Asbed
Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Washington, MO 63090
Not accepting new clients
I provide outpatient-counseling services for children and adolescents ages 10 to 25. I have a passion for helping children and families become happier and healthier each day. I have experience working with life changes, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, anger, behavioral issues, grief, and self-esteem among other mental health concerns. I believe that collaborative care is important to help your child, therefore I make it a point to work with family members, teachers, and doctors to provide collaborative and effective care. I provide psychoeducation, comfort, and support to the parents and families of the children that I serve.
I provide outpatient-counseling services for children and adolescents ages 10 to 25. I have a passion for helping children and families become happier and healthier each day. I have experience working with life changes, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, anger, behavioral issues, grief, and self-esteem among other mental health concerns. I believe that collaborative care is important to help your child, therefore I make it a point to work with family members, teachers, and doctors to provide collaborative and effective care. I provide psychoeducation, comfort, and support to the parents and families of the children that I serve.
Online Therapists
Meagan Gerchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
I'm glad you decided to reach out for support for what's happening in your life. Are you looking for a genuine and compassionate provider who is also direct? If so, you have come to the right place. I specialize working with kids, adolescents, and adults who need help with the following symptoms: anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and overall life changes. I also help guide individuals and couples how to communicate, advocate, and have more confidence navigating through relationships and life transitions.
I'm glad you decided to reach out for support for what's happening in your life. Are you looking for a genuine and compassionate provider who is also direct? If so, you have come to the right place. I specialize working with kids, adolescents, and adults who need help with the following symptoms: anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and overall life changes. I also help guide individuals and couples how to communicate, advocate, and have more confidence navigating through relationships and life transitions.
Joanna Brodersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63101 (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with OCD, managing anxiety, processing trauma, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to support you every step of the way.
Welcome and congratulations on starting your counseling journey! If you’re tired of feeling like you can’t understand why you don’t have energy, are confused about your life decisions, or continuing to cancel plans due to anxiety, I can help. I work primarily with individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, trauma, life changes, and negative thoughts about yourself.
Whether you are struggling with OCD, managing anxiety, processing trauma, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to support you every step of the way.
Welcome and congratulations on starting your counseling journey! If you’re tired of feeling like you can’t understand why you don’t have energy, are confused about your life decisions, or continuing to cancel plans due to anxiety, I can help. I work primarily with individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, trauma, life changes, and negative thoughts about yourself.
Hannah Carroll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grover, MO 63040 (Online Only)
I do my best work with young adults and adults experiencing challenging life transitions, relationship conflicts, anxiety, and OCD.
Are you feeling disconnected or stuck? Trying to figure it out when nothing seems to be working? Maybe you've even recognized you want change, but somehow fall back into the same unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Whether you need a space to be heard or are looking for a welcoming space to learn new skills and ways to move forward, I am here to help you navigate this next step.
I do my best work with young adults and adults experiencing challenging life transitions, relationship conflicts, anxiety, and OCD.
Are you feeling disconnected or stuck? Trying to figure it out when nothing seems to be working? Maybe you've even recognized you want change, but somehow fall back into the same unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Whether you need a space to be heard or are looking for a welcoming space to learn new skills and ways to move forward, I am here to help you navigate this next step.
Kenley Breckenridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Chesterfield, MO 63017 (Online Only)
While I have experience working with a wide variety of presenting concerns, a few of my specialties include ADHD, OCD, anxiety, adjustment stress, eating disorders, relationship distress, trauma, and mood disorders.
Are you here because something is impacting your well-being? Are you seeking a supportive environment to explore, reflect, and navigate unpleasant emotions and experiences? I support individuals 18+ who are facing various types of challenges.
While I have experience working with a wide variety of presenting concerns, a few of my specialties include ADHD, OCD, anxiety, adjustment stress, eating disorders, relationship distress, trauma, and mood disorders.
Are you here because something is impacting your well-being? Are you seeking a supportive environment to explore, reflect, and navigate unpleasant emotions and experiences? I support individuals 18+ who are facing various types of challenges.
Brave Steps Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
Waitlist for new clients
I have specialized in Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) and Body-focused repetitive behaviors since 2015.
Hi! I'm Allie Wilson, MA, LPC, owner of Brave Steps Counseling, LLC. Anxiety manifests itself differently for each person, but often includes the words "what if?" and offers a way out through avoidance, worry, rituals and reassurance. These behaviors are often automatic and seem uncontrollable; however, they are not effective long-term and only serve to increase anxiety rather than provide true help. Some people feel bullied by their anxiety and despair of life ever changing, yet there is hope for a life that is not controlled by anxiety or obsessive thoughts.
I have specialized in Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) and Body-focused repetitive behaviors since 2015.
Hi! I'm Allie Wilson, MA, LPC, owner of Brave Steps Counseling, LLC. Anxiety manifests itself differently for each person, but often includes the words "what if?" and offers a way out through avoidance, worry, rituals and reassurance. These behaviors are often automatic and seem uncontrollable; however, they are not effective long-term and only serve to increase anxiety rather than provide true help. Some people feel bullied by their anxiety and despair of life ever changing, yet there is hope for a life that is not controlled by anxiety or obsessive thoughts.
Angela Adamson Springer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clayton, MO 63124
It is SO hard navigating anxiety and OCD.
If you or your child/teen is struggling with anxiety-related problems or OCD- we've got you! My name is Angela Springer; I am the owner of Calm Mind CBT. All five therapists at Calm Mind have advanced training in evidence-based treatment for anxiety and OCD. Treatment that works! We work with kids, teens, adults, and parents (so everyone!). Our PASSION is to make therapy fun and engaging for kids. Check out our Instagram to see lots of fun video (CalmMindCBT). We can't wait to show you how we can help as you take the first (or maybe the millionth) step toward reducing your/your child's anxiety. You are no longer alone in this!
It is SO hard navigating anxiety and OCD.
If you or your child/teen is struggling with anxiety-related problems or OCD- we've got you! My name is Angela Springer; I am the owner of Calm Mind CBT. All five therapists at Calm Mind have advanced training in evidence-based treatment for anxiety and OCD. Treatment that works! We work with kids, teens, adults, and parents (so everyone!). Our PASSION is to make therapy fun and engaging for kids. Check out our Instagram to see lots of fun video (CalmMindCBT). We can't wait to show you how we can help as you take the first (or maybe the millionth) step toward reducing your/your child's anxiety. You are no longer alone in this!
Bryan Thorson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
From 2002 until 2014 I was an Adolescent Therapist and Clinical Administrator at Logos School. Throughout my professional experience I have guided many adolescents, young adults and their families toward attaining their emotional, social and academic goals. I have established effective therapeutic relationships with individuals suffering from a variety of disorders and issues including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar, OCD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, grief and loss, self-injurious behavior, school phobia, substance abuse and others. I believe that everyone has a voice that deserves to be heard and I am here to listen.
From 2002 until 2014 I was an Adolescent Therapist and Clinical Administrator at Logos School. Throughout my professional experience I have guided many adolescents, young adults and their families toward attaining their emotional, social and academic goals. I have established effective therapeutic relationships with individuals suffering from a variety of disorders and issues including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar, OCD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, grief and loss, self-injurious behavior, school phobia, substance abuse and others. I believe that everyone has a voice that deserves to be heard and I am here to listen.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with over 15 years of experience in various agencies working with children, teens, young adults and families. I am truly passionate about the health and well-being of my client(s). Whether you or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, social fears, past trauma/abuse, or challenges in the academic/career setting, I want to help!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with over 15 years of experience in various agencies working with children, teens, young adults and families. I am truly passionate about the health and well-being of my client(s). Whether you or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, social fears, past trauma/abuse, or challenges in the academic/career setting, I want to help!
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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.