Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Lynchburg, VA
Lauren Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Online Only)
The majority of my practice focuses on helping clients to recover from OCD & anxiety, heal from trauma, & thrive in a neuronormative world.
Are you feeling trapped by your anxiety/ OCD, stuck in a cycle of fear & avoidance? Is your trauma history impacting your mental health & relationships? Are you looking for support to help you better understand your neurotype or identity? Whatever your journey is, I am here to come alongside you! My mission is to help trauma survivors from the neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, & non-monogamous communities learn how to get unstuck, break free from fear, & live according to your values— what matters most to you.
The majority of my practice focuses on helping clients to recover from OCD & anxiety, heal from trauma, & thrive in a neuronormative world.
Are you feeling trapped by your anxiety/ OCD, stuck in a cycle of fear & avoidance? Is your trauma history impacting your mental health & relationships? Are you looking for support to help you better understand your neurotype or identity? Whatever your journey is, I am here to come alongside you! My mission is to help trauma survivors from the neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, & non-monogamous communities learn how to get unstuck, break free from fear, & live according to your values— what matters most to you.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, and spiritual concerns amongst any denomination.
I love to help others feel comfortable in sharing their stories without guilt and shame. I try to give an open space for clients to share what they are looking for during counseling and specific outcomes they would like to achieve. One of my goals is to help clients take time to become aware of their thoughts and feelings amid demanding work, school, and personal schedules. I am passionate about helping other's slow down in the midst of our hurried world and engage in practices that increase awareness of ourselves and of God within our story.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, and spiritual concerns amongst any denomination.
I love to help others feel comfortable in sharing their stories without guilt and shame. I try to give an open space for clients to share what they are looking for during counseling and specific outcomes they would like to achieve. One of my goals is to help clients take time to become aware of their thoughts and feelings amid demanding work, school, and personal schedules. I am passionate about helping other's slow down in the midst of our hurried world and engage in practices that increase awareness of ourselves and of God within our story.
Lisa Michelle Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Just relax, they said - and you want to, but you feel like you can't! What if something goes wrong? It did that one time. You are not alone: many people spend their time dealing with thoughts and feelings that are intrusive and time-consuming. If you are tired of feeling trapped inside your head, there is hope. My passion is helping people get unstuck from thoughts and feelings related to past and present experiences including child and adult complex traumas, OCD ( Obsessive-compulsive Disorder), and other anxiety and depression related issues and back into living life.
Just relax, they said - and you want to, but you feel like you can't! What if something goes wrong? It did that one time. You are not alone: many people spend their time dealing with thoughts and feelings that are intrusive and time-consuming. If you are tired of feeling trapped inside your head, there is hope. My passion is helping people get unstuck from thoughts and feelings related to past and present experiences including child and adult complex traumas, OCD ( Obsessive-compulsive Disorder), and other anxiety and depression related issues and back into living life.
Jen Viola - Viola Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, OCD, CPTSD
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Online Only)
If OCD is a concern, I am trained in I-CBT -a therapy that focuses on the initial obsession and how the obsessions arise due to reasoning.
Are you a busy professional, college student, young adult, and/or parent trying to do it all? Do you feel that past or current events are causing distress in your professional, personal, and/or relational life? You know you are capable, but you feel stuck. You feel ready to work through the struggle and work towards healing to have a more hopeful and healthy future. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling irritable, trouble sleeping, anger outbursts, low energy, hypervigilance, or anything else - I will come along side you on your healing journey.
If OCD is a concern, I am trained in I-CBT -a therapy that focuses on the initial obsession and how the obsessions arise due to reasoning.
Are you a busy professional, college student, young adult, and/or parent trying to do it all? Do you feel that past or current events are causing distress in your professional, personal, and/or relational life? You know you are capable, but you feel stuck. You feel ready to work through the struggle and work towards healing to have a more hopeful and healthy future. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling irritable, trouble sleeping, anger outbursts, low energy, hypervigilance, or anything else - I will come along side you on your healing journey.
Are you struggling with anxiety and feeling on edge? Do you find unwanted thoughts, images, or worries getting “stuck” in your head? Are you doing everything you can to try to avoid sadness and pain because it feels overwhelming? Do you wish that you could be present in your life in a way that means something to you? If you relate to any of these questions, I would love to talk more. My areas of clinical focus include OCD, anxiety, depression, and other chronic mental health concerns.
Are you struggling with anxiety and feeling on edge? Do you find unwanted thoughts, images, or worries getting “stuck” in your head? Are you doing everything you can to try to avoid sadness and pain because it feels overwhelming? Do you wish that you could be present in your life in a way that means something to you? If you relate to any of these questions, I would love to talk more. My areas of clinical focus include OCD, anxiety, depression, and other chronic mental health concerns.
Katelyn Childs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in providing counseling for kids, teens, and adults with issues such as OCD, life stressors, trauma, family conflict, depression, and anxiety.
Instead of asking "what's wrong" with someone, my approach is to ask "what happened." Getting to the root of a problem, seeing what’s behind it and what’s contributing to it, is more beneficial in the long term than solely viewing an issue as it presents today. While providing a safe and supportive environment, I work collaboratively with clients to learn ways to manage symptoms more effectively, keep the past from negatively affecting the present, and assist clients in moving forward with clarity and purpose.
I specialize in providing counseling for kids, teens, and adults with issues such as OCD, life stressors, trauma, family conflict, depression, and anxiety.
Instead of asking "what's wrong" with someone, my approach is to ask "what happened." Getting to the root of a problem, seeing what’s behind it and what’s contributing to it, is more beneficial in the long term than solely viewing an issue as it presents today. While providing a safe and supportive environment, I work collaboratively with clients to learn ways to manage symptoms more effectively, keep the past from negatively affecting the present, and assist clients in moving forward with clarity and purpose.
Grace in the Shadows, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LCMHC, PhD
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24501 (Online Only)
I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, marital issues, family issues, clergy burnout, porn addiction, numerous other mental health issues.
In life, you seek out the ability to have peace, harmony, a fulfilling career, and a happy family. However, sometimes these things do not happen, or things go astray. Life happens, tragedy comes about, or situations arise to make you feel unhinged Sometimes, you just need someone with whom you can unload. Someone who will walk you through solutions to the problems at hand. I would like to be that person for you.
I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, marital issues, family issues, clergy burnout, porn addiction, numerous other mental health issues.
In life, you seek out the ability to have peace, harmony, a fulfilling career, and a happy family. However, sometimes these things do not happen, or things go astray. Life happens, tragedy comes about, or situations arise to make you feel unhinged Sometimes, you just need someone with whom you can unload. Someone who will walk you through solutions to the problems at hand. I would like to be that person for you.
I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief or relationship issues I'd love to be a part of your journey.
I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief or relationship issues I'd love to be a part of your journey.
Lynn Lemon
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynchburg, VA 24504 (Online Only)
Lynn Lemon is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of clinical experience working with adults in the mental health field. Lynn has experience with individuals diagnosed with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, substance abuse disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She is on her way to becoming certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Lynn’s therapeutic approach, although eclectic, is greatly influenced by Psychodynamic theory.
Lynn Lemon is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of clinical experience working with adults in the mental health field. Lynn has experience with individuals diagnosed with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, substance abuse disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She is on her way to becoming certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Lynn’s therapeutic approach, although eclectic, is greatly influenced by Psychodynamic theory.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since 2005 and use Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused treatments to help people navigate struggles with stress, mood, anxiety, family, relationships, and grief. I have specialized training in marriage and relationships, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and OCD. I pride myself on creating a relaxed and comfortable therapeutic environment as I know that this space is many people’s first experience with therapy. I believe in setting goals for growth and change and I love to give “homework”, nothing crazy just something to be thoughtful of or working on until the next session.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since 2005 and use Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused treatments to help people navigate struggles with stress, mood, anxiety, family, relationships, and grief. I have specialized training in marriage and relationships, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and OCD. I pride myself on creating a relaxed and comfortable therapeutic environment as I know that this space is many people’s first experience with therapy. I believe in setting goals for growth and change and I love to give “homework”, nothing crazy just something to be thoughtful of or working on until the next session.
Sally has been practicing as a licensed therapist and has worked in the mental health field for 25+ years. She has a wide range of experience and has treated a broad spectrum of populations in counseling groups, individuals and couples. Her areas of practice include working with individuals that have bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, PTSD, OCD, borderline personality disorder. Sally specializes in dialectical behavior therapy, and also incorporates interpersonal and cognitive behavioral therapies into treatment.
Sally has been practicing as a licensed therapist and has worked in the mental health field for 25+ years. She has a wide range of experience and has treated a broad spectrum of populations in counseling groups, individuals and couples. Her areas of practice include working with individuals that have bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, PTSD, OCD, borderline personality disorder. Sally specializes in dialectical behavior therapy, and also incorporates interpersonal and cognitive behavioral therapies into treatment.
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My goal is to provide a safe environment for you to process areas of your story that need healing, learn new skills, and grow confident in your ability to maintain your emotional and mental health. I enjoy working with couples and families, helping them create and maintain healthy relationships, improve communication skills, and learn productive problem-solving techniques. I also work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, substance use disorders, relational stress, life transitions, and other difficulties.
My goal is to provide a safe environment for you to process areas of your story that need healing, learn new skills, and grow confident in your ability to maintain your emotional and mental health. I enjoy working with couples and families, helping them create and maintain healthy relationships, improve communication skills, and learn productive problem-solving techniques. I also work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, substance use disorders, relational stress, life transitions, and other difficulties.
Hi, I'm Cara and I've been practicing mental health since 2010. It wasn't until I gave birth in 2021 that I realized a real need for counselors trained in all things postpartum. Postpartum issues can range from depression and anxiety to Bipolar disorder, grief, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis. They can also be present in someone other than the one who gave birth! Partners, close social supports, adoptive parents, and even birthing professionals can experience these issues. With the right treatment things can get better! If you're experiencing any issues listed above, regardless of parental status I'd love to help.
Hi, I'm Cara and I've been practicing mental health since 2010. It wasn't until I gave birth in 2021 that I realized a real need for counselors trained in all things postpartum. Postpartum issues can range from depression and anxiety to Bipolar disorder, grief, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis. They can also be present in someone other than the one who gave birth! Partners, close social supports, adoptive parents, and even birthing professionals can experience these issues. With the right treatment things can get better! If you're experiencing any issues listed above, regardless of parental status I'd love to help.
Comprehensive Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from liberty University with his PhD in professional counseling in January 2013; and has taught graduate students in group therapy skills and individual therapy techniques. Kelly tends to be eclectic in his counseling approach, employing CBT, and Person Centered.
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from liberty University with his PhD in professional counseling in January 2013; and has taught graduate students in group therapy skills and individual therapy techniques. Kelly tends to be eclectic in his counseling approach, employing CBT, and Person Centered.
Ryan White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping clients engage their stories in a way that leads to a better understanding of who they are. As a Christian Counselor, I seek to create a compassionate space for you to express your fears, hurts or stressors while combating the shame that often compels us to hide. My role is to guide, encourage, and challenge you as you move towards growth. I also believe not all counseling is about change. Sometimes, circumstances outside of your control lead to a hard season of life. In these instances, I seek to empathize, listen and identify the truths and values that help us feel a sense of calm in a chaotic world.
I am passionate about helping clients engage their stories in a way that leads to a better understanding of who they are. As a Christian Counselor, I seek to create a compassionate space for you to express your fears, hurts or stressors while combating the shame that often compels us to hide. My role is to guide, encourage, and challenge you as you move towards growth. I also believe not all counseling is about change. Sometimes, circumstances outside of your control lead to a hard season of life. In these instances, I seek to empathize, listen and identify the truths and values that help us feel a sense of calm in a chaotic world.
I specialize in working with individuals who experience symptoms related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. I assist clients in developing healthy coping skills, learning their triggers, warning signs, grounding techniques, and problem solving skills. I work with individuals in learning how to appropriately communicate their needs and wants daily, how to better manage their frustrations and anger daily, and learn to set healthy boundaries for themselves.
I specialize in working with individuals who experience symptoms related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. I assist clients in developing healthy coping skills, learning their triggers, warning signs, grounding techniques, and problem solving skills. I work with individuals in learning how to appropriately communicate their needs and wants daily, how to better manage their frustrations and anger daily, and learn to set healthy boundaries for themselves.
Stephen J Oakley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502
My goal for all my clients is to empower them with the tools to live a rewarding and fulfilling life, no matter the challenges that arise. I prioritize a person-centered approach, recognizing that each person is an individual with unique goals and needs. I will work with you to identify your goals and create a plan tailored to your strengths to help you move forward.
My goal for all my clients is to empower them with the tools to live a rewarding and fulfilling life, no matter the challenges that arise. I prioritize a person-centered approach, recognizing that each person is an individual with unique goals and needs. I will work with you to identify your goals and create a plan tailored to your strengths to help you move forward.
Katrina A Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Online Only)
Every client has unique challenges, which is why it's crucial to tailor therapy to meet each individual's specific needs.
Every client has unique challenges, which is why it's crucial to tailor therapy to meet each individual's specific needs.
Kim Bates Seeburger
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, CAGS, LPC, LCMHC, SEP
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Online Only)
Therapy oftentimes begins with searching for relief of symptoms related to trauma, depression, anxiety or addiction, among many other stressors of life. In the therapeutic process, with support and guidance, you can not only get relief from those symptoms, but also create the life in which you truly find joy and purpose in living, along with a renewed sense of who you are and what values and core beliefs are important to you. My role is to be a support and resource for those sorting through what is working and what may be getting in the way of living the life you truly want to live. If you are ready for relief and beyond I can help.
Therapy oftentimes begins with searching for relief of symptoms related to trauma, depression, anxiety or addiction, among many other stressors of life. In the therapeutic process, with support and guidance, you can not only get relief from those symptoms, but also create the life in which you truly find joy and purpose in living, along with a renewed sense of who you are and what values and core beliefs are important to you. My role is to be a support and resource for those sorting through what is working and what may be getting in the way of living the life you truly want to live. If you are ready for relief and beyond I can help.
Ethan Zehr is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5.5 years of experience in the mental health field. Ethan has worked as a therapeutic mentor, CASA volunteer, crisis stabilization clinician, outpatient clinician, and emergency services clinician in Virginia. He is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their challenges and increase overall functioning. Ethan specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, men's issues, relationship issues, major life transitions, and building mindfulness/coping skills, etc.
Ethan Zehr is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5.5 years of experience in the mental health field. Ethan has worked as a therapeutic mentor, CASA volunteer, crisis stabilization clinician, outpatient clinician, and emergency services clinician in Virginia. He is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their challenges and increase overall functioning. Ethan specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, men's issues, relationship issues, major life transitions, and building mindfulness/coping skills, etc.
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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.