Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Franklin, TN

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Tom Benedict
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
I specialize in ADHD (all ages), emotional disturbances (youth), family work, parenting issues, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, anger, emotional disconnect /numbness and men's issues.
Have you ever felt like you are stuck in the same patterns and nothing seems to change them? I have the passion, expertise and great responsibility of coming along-side teens, couples, and victims of trauma who want to get "un-stuck". I respect the uniqueness of each client I work with and I have hope for them. I have over 10 years of experience working with families, couples, and teens. It would be my privilege to work with you to encounter hope, growth, unity and a healthy balance in your personal life and in your relationships.
I specialize in ADHD (all ages), emotional disturbances (youth), family work, parenting issues, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, anger, emotional disconnect /numbness and men's issues.
Have you ever felt like you are stuck in the same patterns and nothing seems to change them? I have the passion, expertise and great responsibility of coming along-side teens, couples, and victims of trauma who want to get "un-stuck". I respect the uniqueness of each client I work with and I have hope for them. I have over 10 years of experience working with families, couples, and teens. It would be my privilege to work with you to encounter hope, growth, unity and a healthy balance in your personal life and in your relationships.
(615) 829-8628 View (615) 829-8628
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Emily Neilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
Waitlist for new clients
As an experienced anxiety/OCD therapist, I believe that you can find freedom from the anxiety that keeps you up at night.
Do you find yourself gripped by anxiety and worry no matter what you do? Maybe you're fed up with cycling through worst case scenario thoughts in your mind, feeling overwhelmed and distracted or wishing you could just "turn your brain off". Maybe you're tired of asking yourself, "what if... (insert distressing but unlikely event here)?" You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to quit worrying all the time. You're ready to feel present and connected to your loved-ones. Most of all, you're ready to relax again.
As an experienced anxiety/OCD therapist, I believe that you can find freedom from the anxiety that keeps you up at night.
Do you find yourself gripped by anxiety and worry no matter what you do? Maybe you're fed up with cycling through worst case scenario thoughts in your mind, feeling overwhelmed and distracted or wishing you could just "turn your brain off". Maybe you're tired of asking yourself, "what if... (insert distressing but unlikely event here)?" You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to quit worrying all the time. You're ready to feel present and connected to your loved-ones. Most of all, you're ready to relax again.
(629) 205-7966 View (629) 205-7966
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Alexander J Haney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37067  (Online Only)
I currently hold my LPC-MHSP license and I specialize in several areas including depression, OCD/anxiety, stress, and couples counseling. I enjoy working with individuals who are open to the therapy process and are willing to work toward goals. Please consider, this process is NOT a one-off session - it is a course of treatment whereby you need to be committed to change and healing towards a happy more grounded and integrated future. Therapy is something you engage in, not something you receive passively and while like most things in life that are incredibly difficult to do, they tend to be the most fulfilling.
I currently hold my LPC-MHSP license and I specialize in several areas including depression, OCD/anxiety, stress, and couples counseling. I enjoy working with individuals who are open to the therapy process and are willing to work toward goals. Please consider, this process is NOT a one-off session - it is a course of treatment whereby you need to be committed to change and healing towards a happy more grounded and integrated future. Therapy is something you engage in, not something you receive passively and while like most things in life that are incredibly difficult to do, they tend to be the most fulfilling.
(629) 280-4254 View (629) 280-4254
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Sydney Petty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37069
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! I am humbled and excited to walk with you on your therapy journey! I am passionate about working with those experiencing OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma-Related distress and dysfunction. I work to create meaningful and sustainable change both inside and outside of the therapy office. Walking alongside clients and families as they discover their own resiliency and “why” for embracing discomfort in a safe and supportive environment is my goal!
Hi there! I am humbled and excited to walk with you on your therapy journey! I am passionate about working with those experiencing OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma-Related distress and dysfunction. I work to create meaningful and sustainable change both inside and outside of the therapy office. Walking alongside clients and families as they discover their own resiliency and “why” for embracing discomfort in a safe and supportive environment is my goal!
(629) 276-4552 View (629) 276-4552
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Jason Roy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
As a counselor, I focus my work on helping men individually who may be struggling with their faith, anxiety, stress, OCD, depression, addictions, marriage struggles and athletes looking to improve their athletic performance through mental health counseling. I have worked in a wide variety of settings helping people to overcome life struggles by integrating faith with traditional therapeutic approaches as a way of improving their mental health.
As a counselor, I focus my work on helping men individually who may be struggling with their faith, anxiety, stress, OCD, depression, addictions, marriage struggles and athletes looking to improve their athletic performance through mental health counseling. I have worked in a wide variety of settings helping people to overcome life struggles by integrating faith with traditional therapeutic approaches as a way of improving their mental health.
(615) 541-2817 View (615) 541-2817
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Elizabeth Saffle
Counselor, MS, LPC-, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37067
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with clients presenting with dual diagnoses and co-occurring disorders. I have experience working with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, bi-polar I and II, PTSD, Trauma, addiction disorders, personality disorders, and OCD to name a few. I use a treatment model that is eclectic, as every client's needs vary. These models include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy.
I am passionate about working with clients presenting with dual diagnoses and co-occurring disorders. I have experience working with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, bi-polar I and II, PTSD, Trauma, addiction disorders, personality disorders, and OCD to name a few. I use a treatment model that is eclectic, as every client's needs vary. These models include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy.
(615) 235-7158 View (615) 235-7158
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Hannah R. Pollok
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
Among many areas of interest, some of my favorite issues to work with people on in therapy sessions include: navigating a potential Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) diagnosis, exploring neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder), working with OCD, exploring gender identity, and processing non-traditional relationships/polyamory.
Are you wanting to grow and make real changes in your life? Facing depression, anxiety, stress, or difficult relationships? I'm here to help. I’m Hannah, and I specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and families through personal growth and mental health challenges. Whether you’re a teen, adult, or part of a couple/family, my goal is to walk beside you in your unique experience.
Among many areas of interest, some of my favorite issues to work with people on in therapy sessions include: navigating a potential Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) diagnosis, exploring neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder), working with OCD, exploring gender identity, and processing non-traditional relationships/polyamory.
Are you wanting to grow and make real changes in your life? Facing depression, anxiety, stress, or difficult relationships? I'm here to help. I’m Hannah, and I specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and families through personal growth and mental health challenges. Whether you’re a teen, adult, or part of a couple/family, my goal is to walk beside you in your unique experience.
(615) 471-6861 View (615) 471-6861
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Rachel Sellers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MEd
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
Waitlist for new clients
There is nothing more difficult than struggling and not knowing where to turn for help. I would be honored to come alongside you as you navigate this process. I work with teens (12 and up) and adults who are experiencing eating disorders/disordered eating, body image issues, anxiety/OCD, depression, and PTSD. It is my goal to help you transform trauma into wisdom, author new stories, and assist you in tapping into your inherent resilience, strength, and worthiness. It is my belief that all of us are capable of healing and recovery, of becoming our truest, most beautiful selves.
There is nothing more difficult than struggling and not knowing where to turn for help. I would be honored to come alongside you as you navigate this process. I work with teens (12 and up) and adults who are experiencing eating disorders/disordered eating, body image issues, anxiety/OCD, depression, and PTSD. It is my goal to help you transform trauma into wisdom, author new stories, and assist you in tapping into your inherent resilience, strength, and worthiness. It is my belief that all of us are capable of healing and recovery, of becoming our truest, most beautiful selves.
(615) 395-6857 View (615) 395-6857
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Susan S. Han
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37067
, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Emotion Regulation, Parenting).
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy for children, adolescents, and families. My approach to treatment is structured and collaborative, engaging and pragmatic, and tailored to the strengths and needs of the client and family. I strive to help young people and their parents to (1) develop a conceptual understanding of their presenting issues and problems of concern, (2) examine how their beliefs and feelings affect their behavior choices, and (3) develop and practice specific coping skills and strategies, emotion regulation skills, and step-by-step problem solving skills to better manage these issues and other stressors.
, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Emotion Regulation, Parenting).
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy for children, adolescents, and families. My approach to treatment is structured and collaborative, engaging and pragmatic, and tailored to the strengths and needs of the client and family. I strive to help young people and their parents to (1) develop a conceptual understanding of their presenting issues and problems of concern, (2) examine how their beliefs and feelings affect their behavior choices, and (3) develop and practice specific coping skills and strategies, emotion regulation skills, and step-by-step problem solving skills to better manage these issues and other stressors.
(615) 338-8679 View (615) 338-8679
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Abby Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
Do you feel stuck? Maybe you feel like you’ll never get out of the same old routine no matter what you do. Or you think, “Even if I talk to someone about what’s going on, my clothes won’t get folded,” or, “My kid just won’t get off their Oculus. We’ve tried everything!” And, to be fair, you probably have tried everything. At least, everything that works for “everyone else”. I’m Abby. I specialize in working with people who think a little differently. Whether you’re a teen (or a parent of one), neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, OCD, etc.), or experiencing burnout, you may have thought, “How do I get back to normal?”
Do you feel stuck? Maybe you feel like you’ll never get out of the same old routine no matter what you do. Or you think, “Even if I talk to someone about what’s going on, my clothes won’t get folded,” or, “My kid just won’t get off their Oculus. We’ve tried everything!” And, to be fair, you probably have tried everything. At least, everything that works for “everyone else”. I’m Abby. I specialize in working with people who think a little differently. Whether you’re a teen (or a parent of one), neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, OCD, etc.), or experiencing burnout, you may have thought, “How do I get back to normal?”
(629) 218-4683 View (629) 218-4683
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Ellie Awad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064  (Online Only)
I specialize in integrated mental health practices and have extensive experience working with anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, depression, personality disorders, and trauma.
Are you feeling desperate for change, stuck, and "over it" in your relationships or personal life? You may have found your way to my page because the challenges you're facing feel overwhelming and immobilizing. Whether you're struggling with relationship issues, trying to achieve your goals, or finding it hard to maintain focus, it's important to know that you're not alone. There is a way forward.
I specialize in integrated mental health practices and have extensive experience working with anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, depression, personality disorders, and trauma.
Are you feeling desperate for change, stuck, and "over it" in your relationships or personal life? You may have found your way to my page because the challenges you're facing feel overwhelming and immobilizing. Whether you're struggling with relationship issues, trying to achieve your goals, or finding it hard to maintain focus, it's important to know that you're not alone. There is a way forward.
(423) 919-9066 View (423) 919-9066
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Olivia Oakley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-T, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
I’m passionate about working with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship or peer stress, familial conflict, life transitions and those struggling with self-esteem/body image. Often, these experiences are interwoven and we can work together to create a plan to untangle these multifaceted areas of life.
I’m passionate about working with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship or peer stress, familial conflict, life transitions and those struggling with self-esteem/body image. Often, these experiences are interwoven and we can work together to create a plan to untangle these multifaceted areas of life.
(629) 288-1351 View (629) 288-1351
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Amy Ferrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
My specializations include perinatal and postpartum issues, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and depression. My passion populations are women and teens, and my values center around compassion, advocacy, and kindness. I work with individuals to find solutions and gain new tools in order to find their way back to fulfillment.
My specializations include perinatal and postpartum issues, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and depression. My passion populations are women and teens, and my values center around compassion, advocacy, and kindness. I work with individuals to find solutions and gain new tools in order to find their way back to fulfillment.
(629) 276-6460 View (629) 276-6460
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Katie Black
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37065  (Online Only)
I am a fully licensed professional counselor with 7 years of therapy experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their personal journeys. I see patients aged 8 and up with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, and struggling with their walk in faith. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to understand your unique challenges and develop personalized strategies for overcoming them. I am accepting new patients via virtual/telehealth services through a HIPAA-compliant video conference.
I am a fully licensed professional counselor with 7 years of therapy experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their personal journeys. I see patients aged 8 and up with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, and struggling with their walk in faith. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to understand your unique challenges and develop personalized strategies for overcoming them. I am accepting new patients via virtual/telehealth services through a HIPAA-compliant video conference.
(865) 761-2797 View (865) 761-2797
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Elizabeth J. Burton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I’m Elizabeth and am so glad you are here looking for a safe space to heal and process life. I support adults and adolescents (16+) navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, behavioral issues, and trauma recovery. I specialize in therapy for attachment & relationship dynamics, trauma & abuse, and perinatal mood & anxiety disorders for expectant and postpartum parents.
Hi! I’m Elizabeth and am so glad you are here looking for a safe space to heal and process life. I support adults and adolescents (16+) navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, behavioral issues, and trauma recovery. I specialize in therapy for attachment & relationship dynamics, trauma & abuse, and perinatal mood & anxiety disorders for expectant and postpartum parents.
(615) 209-9225 View (615) 209-9225
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Kevin Hull
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
I decided to become a therapist because of my own struggles with mental health issues especially as an adolescent and young adult. I want to take these awful experiences and use them as motivation to help others. If you are an over thinker, I believe I can help. I work with engineers, executives, health care professionals, teachers, and pretty much any person who is in a profession that tends to reward perfectionism and over analysis.
I decided to become a therapist because of my own struggles with mental health issues especially as an adolescent and young adult. I want to take these awful experiences and use them as motivation to help others. If you are an over thinker, I believe I can help. I work with engineers, executives, health care professionals, teachers, and pretty much any person who is in a profession that tends to reward perfectionism and over analysis.
(629) 260-5742 View (629) 260-5742
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Lauren Lewallen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety or overthinking, intrusive thoughts or images that are distressing or confusing, or maybe just dealing with daily life, stresses, or relationships? You may be fed up with the control anxiety has over you, feeling overwhelmed in everyday situations, or guilt for having intrusive thoughts. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel like this. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to take back control and enjoy your life. You’re ready to face your fears and break free of old patterns. Most of all, you’re ready to feel more at peace.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety or overthinking, intrusive thoughts or images that are distressing or confusing, or maybe just dealing with daily life, stresses, or relationships? You may be fed up with the control anxiety has over you, feeling overwhelmed in everyday situations, or guilt for having intrusive thoughts. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel like this. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to take back control and enjoy your life. You’re ready to face your fears and break free of old patterns. Most of all, you’re ready to feel more at peace.
(615) 647-6438 View (615) 647-6438
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Deaven Mcguire Brown
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are suffering from the effects of trauma and attachment wounds. I love joining with families and children who are facing behavioral challenges and helping them to grieve, problem-solve, and begin enjoying each other again. My experience as an in-home therapist and clinical supervisor for children who are at risk of being removed from their home has given me a wealth of experience and tools to share with families and I am willing to coach parents and children in the home when needed.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are suffering from the effects of trauma and attachment wounds. I love joining with families and children who are facing behavioral challenges and helping them to grieve, problem-solve, and begin enjoying each other again. My experience as an in-home therapist and clinical supervisor for children who are at risk of being removed from their home has given me a wealth of experience and tools to share with families and I am willing to coach parents and children in the home when needed.
(615) 212-8537 View (615) 212-8537
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Dr. Glenn Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, ABS, CST, MFT
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
There was a time that I was so desperate to make my own marriage work that I went back to school to become a Marriage & Family Therapist. I, then, spent the next decade researching human connection. Not only did this research save my own marriage, I have now helped thousands of couples develop a connection that they didn't think was possible.
There was a time that I was so desperate to make my own marriage work that I went back to school to become a Marriage & Family Therapist. I, then, spent the next decade researching human connection. Not only did this research save my own marriage, I have now helped thousands of couples develop a connection that they didn't think was possible.
(615) 454-9902 View (615) 454-9902
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Amy Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37067
Amy Shelton (LPC-MHSP) received her B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University. Amy completed a PhD. in Clinical Counseling: Teaching and Supervision at Trevecca Nazarene University. Beginning her career as a College Therapist and Counselor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Amy has over 10 years of experience in both counseling and teaching psychology, She has a passion for helping people and provides care with a patient centered approach. Amy uses an integrative counseling method that leans heavily on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to meet each patient’s individual needs.
Amy Shelton (LPC-MHSP) received her B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University. Amy completed a PhD. in Clinical Counseling: Teaching and Supervision at Trevecca Nazarene University. Beginning her career as a College Therapist and Counselor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Amy has over 10 years of experience in both counseling and teaching psychology, She has a passion for helping people and provides care with a patient centered approach. Amy uses an integrative counseling method that leans heavily on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to meet each patient’s individual needs.
(615) 288-5663 View (615) 288-5663
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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.