Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Colter Snethen
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Waitlist for new clients
I work with skin-picking/hair-pulling, and specialize in treatment of OCD.
Life often hands us challenges we don't feel capable of managing. Our thoughts, feelings, and expectations can be so overwhelming that they become obstacles to making decisions and living our lives to the fullest. Therapy is a safe environment to understand our thoughts and feelings, face pain and fear, and align our lives to our values. The freedom that comes from understanding and facing our challenges is well worth the effort. In treatment, I help cultivate an environment of trust and compassion to face and overcome life's challenges through an integration of CBT, ACT, ERP, relational, and dynamic therapies.
I work with skin-picking/hair-pulling, and specialize in treatment of OCD.
Life often hands us challenges we don't feel capable of managing. Our thoughts, feelings, and expectations can be so overwhelming that they become obstacles to making decisions and living our lives to the fullest. Therapy is a safe environment to understand our thoughts and feelings, face pain and fear, and align our lives to our values. The freedom that comes from understanding and facing our challenges is well worth the effort. In treatment, I help cultivate an environment of trust and compassion to face and overcome life's challenges through an integration of CBT, ACT, ERP, relational, and dynamic therapies.
If you or your child are suffering from an OCD or an anxiety disorder, you are not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness and yet most sufferers do not have access to effective treatment. The good news is that if you or your loved one is troubled with unwanted thoughts or worries, physical symptoms due to anxiety, perfectionism, phobias, health fears, or any other anxiety, there is help. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and more specifically exposure therapy has repeatedly shown to be the most effective approach for defeating anxiety and OCD.
If you or your child are suffering from an OCD or an anxiety disorder, you are not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness and yet most sufferers do not have access to effective treatment. The good news is that if you or your loved one is troubled with unwanted thoughts or worries, physical symptoms due to anxiety, perfectionism, phobias, health fears, or any other anxiety, there is help. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and more specifically exposure therapy has repeatedly shown to be the most effective approach for defeating anxiety and OCD.
I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults with who suffer from debilitating anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, substance abuse, as well as life transitions and relationship issues. My goal is to give you a safe and supportive environment to help you in becoming your best self and working through the obstacles that are holding you back.
I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults with who suffer from debilitating anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, substance abuse, as well as life transitions and relationship issues. My goal is to give you a safe and supportive environment to help you in becoming your best self and working through the obstacles that are holding you back.
Christopher Toomer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders, parenting anxious children, and trauma and PTSD. Adults & Children 8+. We will define success, use evidence-based treatment modalities, and achieve results in the most efficient time period possible. Yes, there will be homework!
I specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders, parenting anxious children, and trauma and PTSD. Adults & Children 8+. We will define success, use evidence-based treatment modalities, and achieve results in the most efficient time period possible. Yes, there will be homework!
Indy OCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Waitlist for new clients
We've successfully treated difficult OCD cases of all subtypes: checking OCD, contamination OCD, death OCD, existential OCD, health anxiety OCD, hit and run OCD, just right OCD, POCD, perinatal / postpartum OCD, 'pure o', relationship OCD, religious OCD (moral scrupulosity), retroactive jealousy, sensorimotor OCD, and suicidal OCD.
We help adults and children (8+) achieve lasting relief from OCD, trauma, social anxiety, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, panic, and phobias. We build strong therapeutic relationships with kindness and humor, and include and educate family members to extend support and maintain boundaries at home.
We've successfully treated difficult OCD cases of all subtypes: checking OCD, contamination OCD, death OCD, existential OCD, health anxiety OCD, hit and run OCD, just right OCD, POCD, perinatal / postpartum OCD, 'pure o', relationship OCD, religious OCD (moral scrupulosity), retroactive jealousy, sensorimotor OCD, and suicidal OCD.
We help adults and children (8+) achieve lasting relief from OCD, trauma, social anxiety, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, panic, and phobias. We build strong therapeutic relationships with kindness and humor, and include and educate family members to extend support and maintain boundaries at home.
I started this little private practice on the side, because I believe there aren't enough therapists who really understand and know how to treat OCD.
I specialize in the use of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD). ERP is considered the gold standard treatment for OCD. All of my sessions are virtual.
I started this little private practice on the side, because I believe there aren't enough therapists who really understand and know how to treat OCD.
I specialize in the use of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD). ERP is considered the gold standard treatment for OCD. All of my sessions are virtual.
Aly Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46216 (Online Only)
For those wanting to conquer symptoms of OCD, I utilize ERP (Exposure and response prevention) blended with ACT.
Hi there, I’m Aly! I am passionate about helping my clients move from surviving to thriving. I work hard to create an atmosphere of balance and self-acceptance. I want you to be able to break free from the vicious cycle of trying to be perfect, “failing”, then trying it all over again. My primary focus areas include eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety, life transitions, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Not only do I have years of professional experience and training regarding these struggles, but I also have years of personal experience and recovery!
For those wanting to conquer symptoms of OCD, I utilize ERP (Exposure and response prevention) blended with ACT.
Hi there, I’m Aly! I am passionate about helping my clients move from surviving to thriving. I work hard to create an atmosphere of balance and self-acceptance. I want you to be able to break free from the vicious cycle of trying to be perfect, “failing”, then trying it all over again. My primary focus areas include eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety, life transitions, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Not only do I have years of professional experience and training regarding these struggles, but I also have years of personal experience and recovery!
Kenna De Fina
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46240 (Online Only)
My main clinical focus is treating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and OCD.
You deserve therapy that will meet your needs and a connection that actually helps you grow. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by worries, or feel anxiety is taking over your life, I can help you navigate these emotions and learn how to take back control of your own life. My work focuses on helping you break free from that cycle of anxiety. You don't have to keep living with fear when there's a way out. You are more than your worries. You deserve to heal that pain. I’m here to hold a safe space for you when you're ready to start collaborating with me. Let's unravel the worries so they aren't overwhelming anymore.
My main clinical focus is treating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and OCD.
You deserve therapy that will meet your needs and a connection that actually helps you grow. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by worries, or feel anxiety is taking over your life, I can help you navigate these emotions and learn how to take back control of your own life. My work focuses on helping you break free from that cycle of anxiety. You don't have to keep living with fear when there's a way out. You are more than your worries. You deserve to heal that pain. I’m here to hold a safe space for you when you're ready to start collaborating with me. Let's unravel the worries so they aren't overwhelming anymore.
Dr. Hannah Gilfix
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46205 (Online Only)
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in working with OCD, Anxiety, Phobias, PTSD/Trauma, Eating Disorders, and Relationships.
Are you a young professional, college student, or millennial struggling with the pressures of everyday life while also battling intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions, or past traumas? Do you lay in bed thinking about all the choices you made today or worrying about other people’s opinions? Or maybe you're trying juggle excelling in your career, maintaining friendships, attending countless social events, and navigating the complexities of dating apps. Wouldn't it be amazing to finally have the energy to accomplish your goals and stop feeling stuck all the time? It doesn't have to be this hard. With therapy, I can help you.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in working with OCD, Anxiety, Phobias, PTSD/Trauma, Eating Disorders, and Relationships.
Are you a young professional, college student, or millennial struggling with the pressures of everyday life while also battling intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions, or past traumas? Do you lay in bed thinking about all the choices you made today or worrying about other people’s opinions? Or maybe you're trying juggle excelling in your career, maintaining friendships, attending countless social events, and navigating the complexities of dating apps. Wouldn't it be amazing to finally have the energy to accomplish your goals and stop feeling stuck all the time? It doesn't have to be this hard. With therapy, I can help you.
I have experience with regards to treating trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, and OCD.
I love working with individuals that wish to take action to improve themselves. Regardless of their mental health concerns or the catalyst that led to change. If you are feeling lost or unsure where to go, having a guide can help with that. If you are feeling anxious, worried, or feel as though you need to do some general processing, you don’t have to do it alone. Once we work through whatever is holding you down, you may be surprised with how free you will feel.
I have experience with regards to treating trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, and OCD.
I love working with individuals that wish to take action to improve themselves. Regardless of their mental health concerns or the catalyst that led to change. If you are feeling lost or unsure where to go, having a guide can help with that. If you are feeling anxious, worried, or feel as though you need to do some general processing, you don’t have to do it alone. Once we work through whatever is holding you down, you may be surprised with how free you will feel.
Estrella Askren-Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46240 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I know how powerful therapy can be when you find a good fit! My own therapy journey in healing from an eating disorder, OCD and trauma absolutely transformed my world.
How often have you been told how responsible or mature you were as a child? Maybe you feel highly impacted by others' emotions or reactions. What's it like to consider that these things may have developed as a means to survive chaos and instability in life? We'll work together to embrace what we feel plague us. There's strength and power in all of these things. I work with clients healing from childhood trauma, those looking to improve their relationship with food & their bodies as well as clients living with intrusive thoughts, panic and obsessive thinking.
I know how powerful therapy can be when you find a good fit! My own therapy journey in healing from an eating disorder, OCD and trauma absolutely transformed my world.
How often have you been told how responsible or mature you were as a child? Maybe you feel highly impacted by others' emotions or reactions. What's it like to consider that these things may have developed as a means to survive chaos and instability in life? We'll work together to embrace what we feel plague us. There's strength and power in all of these things. I work with clients healing from childhood trauma, those looking to improve their relationship with food & their bodies as well as clients living with intrusive thoughts, panic and obsessive thinking.
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My specialties include OCD, anxiety disorders, depression and ADHD.
While I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other disorders, for the past 15 years I have focused on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and over the past 2 years I have immersed myself in a relatively new approach to OCD called I-CBT (Inference Based CBT). Using I-CBT techniques I have had the privilege of helping my clients, many of whom had limited success in prior OCD treatment, finally achieve freedom from this distressing disorder. When indicated I also use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My style is warm, inviting, and collaborative.
My specialties include OCD, anxiety disorders, depression and ADHD.
While I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other disorders, for the past 15 years I have focused on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and over the past 2 years I have immersed myself in a relatively new approach to OCD called I-CBT (Inference Based CBT). Using I-CBT techniques I have had the privilege of helping my clients, many of whom had limited success in prior OCD treatment, finally achieve freedom from this distressing disorder. When indicated I also use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My style is warm, inviting, and collaborative.
Naomi Boucher
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CSAYC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with clients with trauma, OCD, depression, anxiety, and difficulty living under oppression. I am passionate about working with clients who need their identities embraced and empowered by the therapeutic process. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals as well as their families to find ways to best support them. Clients from all walks of life seeking change and understanding find themselves in my office. Here they have a nonjudgmental space to explore their pasts to find resolution, work through daily stressors, and search for meaning.
I have experience working with clients with trauma, OCD, depression, anxiety, and difficulty living under oppression. I am passionate about working with clients who need their identities embraced and empowered by the therapeutic process. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals as well as their families to find ways to best support them. Clients from all walks of life seeking change and understanding find themselves in my office. Here they have a nonjudgmental space to explore their pasts to find resolution, work through daily stressors, and search for meaning.
My name is Dr. Desiree Wilkinson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of Anchor Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I specialize in providing outpatient therapy for individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and am committed to using evidence-based therapies that have been shown to effectively provide relief. My approach to therapy is active, goal-oriented, and collaborative, and I value creativity, warmth, and humor during the therapeutic process.
My name is Dr. Desiree Wilkinson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of Anchor Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I specialize in providing outpatient therapy for individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and am committed to using evidence-based therapies that have been shown to effectively provide relief. My approach to therapy is active, goal-oriented, and collaborative, and I value creativity, warmth, and humor during the therapeutic process.
Sam Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46239 (Online Only)
I have particular experience and knowledge around OCD and anxiety disorders, but have worked with many presentations in many contexts.
Being alive is no easy thing. Internal and external circumstances can make existence very trying, but I believe in our innate inner capacity to heal. It is my job is to create a holding environment where we can work together to tap into that. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach and draw on my clinical experience in a variety of settings to settle on interventions that are going to work best for each individual. I operate under the assumption that you know yourself best, but I am happy to provide my clinical knowledge and experience to act as rudders through our work together in order to arrive at a place of hope.
I have particular experience and knowledge around OCD and anxiety disorders, but have worked with many presentations in many contexts.
Being alive is no easy thing. Internal and external circumstances can make existence very trying, but I believe in our innate inner capacity to heal. It is my job is to create a holding environment where we can work together to tap into that. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach and draw on my clinical experience in a variety of settings to settle on interventions that are going to work best for each individual. I operate under the assumption that you know yourself best, but I am happy to provide my clinical knowledge and experience to act as rudders through our work together in order to arrive at a place of hope.
Kim Koehler
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46208 (Online Only)
Are you having trouble recovering pieces of yourself that you once loved? Do you want to regain power and control? If so, I'm here to help! I specialize in treating individuals who are survivors of various forms of trauma, and those struggling with intrusive thoughts and various forms of OCD. I also treat those struggling with body image issues/changes, low self-esteem, life transitions, depression, and anxiety disorders. I want to help individuals feel that safety, power, and control don't have to be taken away from them forever, and I want to help you reclaim the narrative over your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Are you having trouble recovering pieces of yourself that you once loved? Do you want to regain power and control? If so, I'm here to help! I specialize in treating individuals who are survivors of various forms of trauma, and those struggling with intrusive thoughts and various forms of OCD. I also treat those struggling with body image issues/changes, low self-esteem, life transitions, depression, and anxiety disorders. I want to help individuals feel that safety, power, and control don't have to be taken away from them forever, and I want to help you reclaim the narrative over your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Ruri (Nuri) Kim
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LSW, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46227 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical approach is authentic and integrative, resulting in a collaborative treatment plan based on client’s culture and values, the best available clinical research, and clinical expertise for my clients to thrive in their lives. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, family and group settings. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Executive Functioning (EF) skills, complex trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, racial/cultural identities, academic performance, family conflicts, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, stress and other life concerns. I also speak Korean.
My clinical approach is authentic and integrative, resulting in a collaborative treatment plan based on client’s culture and values, the best available clinical research, and clinical expertise for my clients to thrive in their lives. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, family and group settings. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Executive Functioning (EF) skills, complex trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, racial/cultural identities, academic performance, family conflicts, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, stress and other life concerns. I also speak Korean.
Kenley Breckenridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46290 (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.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, OCD, high achievers, burnout, perfectionism, grief, parenting, and coping with chronic illnesses.
Feeling stuck and having trouble engaging in what really matters to you? Your brain has done an excellent job keeping you safe, but some strategies developed as a reaction to stressors may no longer meet your needs. Issues like family of origin discord, medical illnesses, neurodivergence, and stressful work environments can all add up to impact our relationship with ourselves and others. I especially love working with high achievers who have issues with perfectionism, burnout, dissociation, procrastination and later in life neurodivergent diagnoses.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, OCD, high achievers, burnout, perfectionism, grief, parenting, and coping with chronic illnesses.
Feeling stuck and having trouble engaging in what really matters to you? Your brain has done an excellent job keeping you safe, but some strategies developed as a reaction to stressors may no longer meet your needs. Issues like family of origin discord, medical illnesses, neurodivergence, and stressful work environments can all add up to impact our relationship with ourselves and others. I especially love working with high achievers who have issues with perfectionism, burnout, dissociation, procrastination and later in life neurodivergent diagnoses.
My office also provides support for adults, children, teens, and elders facing challenges like ADHD, bereavement, chronic illness, depression, relationship issues, OCD, and more.
If you are struggling with identity or a deep sense of confusion, you are not alone. As a seasoned EMDR therapist, I specialize in helping clients who feel lost, disconnected, or confused. My approach is rooted in understanding your unique experiences and guiding you toward clarity and self-discovery. Together, we will work to unravel the impact of difficult experiences, helping you reconnect with yourself, reclaim your identity, and build a life that feels authentic and whole.
My office also provides support for adults, children, teens, and elders facing challenges like ADHD, bereavement, chronic illness, depression, relationship issues, OCD, and more.
If you are struggling with identity or a deep sense of confusion, you are not alone. As a seasoned EMDR therapist, I specialize in helping clients who feel lost, disconnected, or confused. My approach is rooted in understanding your unique experiences and guiding you toward clarity and self-discovery. Together, we will work to unravel the impact of difficult experiences, helping you reconnect with yourself, reclaim your identity, and build a life that feels authentic and whole.
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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.