Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Monroe, WA
I'm a neurodivergent psychologist - for me this means I tend to talk and move rapidly & love researching! I believe my neurodiversity could provide a unique lens & approach to your care. I find great joy in helping individuals of all ages become more independent, understand themselves, and achieve their self-identified goals at the pace that is comfortable for their unique circumstances. I consider myself to be a behaviorist with a heart. Simply put, while I am linear and direct in my approach to clinical care, my overall style has been described as coming across as gentle, accommodating, compassionate, transparent, & authentic.
I'm a neurodivergent psychologist - for me this means I tend to talk and move rapidly & love researching! I believe my neurodiversity could provide a unique lens & approach to your care. I find great joy in helping individuals of all ages become more independent, understand themselves, and achieve their self-identified goals at the pace that is comfortable for their unique circumstances. I consider myself to be a behaviorist with a heart. Simply put, while I am linear and direct in my approach to clinical care, my overall style has been described as coming across as gentle, accommodating, compassionate, transparent, & authentic.
As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a warm and welcoming environment where you are free to explore the areas of your life you wish to improve for holistic healing - physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual. I offer a warm and empathetic environment as I use a person-centered approach that allows me to understand you through your own unique experiences and walk alongside you on this journey to achieve your personal goals. My primary focus is in child, individual, and couples/family counseling as well as working with neurodivergent populations using neurodiversity-affirming language and approach.
As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a warm and welcoming environment where you are free to explore the areas of your life you wish to improve for holistic healing - physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual. I offer a warm and empathetic environment as I use a person-centered approach that allows me to understand you through your own unique experiences and walk alongside you on this journey to achieve your personal goals. My primary focus is in child, individual, and couples/family counseling as well as working with neurodivergent populations using neurodiversity-affirming language and approach.
Sami Price-Brown
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Monroe, WA 98272
Waitlist for new clients
Your story matters. Peoples’ stories can get messy and I am not afraid to sit in that mess with my clients. I use Narrative Therapy to help clients see the power of their own story and allow me into that narrative so that together we can redefine the messier or more broken parts. I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients pinpoint what they value most about their story and work toward acceptance and commitment in taking action steps toward their goals.
Your story matters. Peoples’ stories can get messy and I am not afraid to sit in that mess with my clients. I use Narrative Therapy to help clients see the power of their own story and allow me into that narrative so that together we can redefine the messier or more broken parts. I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients pinpoint what they value most about their story and work toward acceptance and commitment in taking action steps toward their goals.
Katelyn Boschert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Monroe, WA 98272 (Online Only)
I work with adolescents and young adults from the age of 13 providing support in the areas of anxiety, family and school issues, depression, adjustment, authority, and other issues, which are faced in our changing world. I work closely with families from all background, schools, and community to support clients as they gently work through their areas of healing. Also, as an experienced clinician with broad skills in adjustment, I understand the challenges individuals/families face in transition. As your therapist, I will provide deep support and tools for your emotional health and growth.
I work with adolescents and young adults from the age of 13 providing support in the areas of anxiety, family and school issues, depression, adjustment, authority, and other issues, which are faced in our changing world. I work closely with families from all background, schools, and community to support clients as they gently work through their areas of healing. Also, as an experienced clinician with broad skills in adjustment, I understand the challenges individuals/families face in transition. As your therapist, I will provide deep support and tools for your emotional health and growth.
Struggling in your relationships or within yourself? Seeking ways to foster healthier connections? I'm here to assist! Through attentive listening, I guide clients in understanding life challenges and uncovering root causes of distress.
Struggling in your relationships or within yourself? Seeking ways to foster healthier connections? I'm here to assist! Through attentive listening, I guide clients in understanding life challenges and uncovering root causes of distress.
Moriah Melendez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monroe, WA 98272 (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients! Do you describe yourself as a reluctant/recovering perfectionist, people pleaser, codependent, or a caretaker, the ‘mom’ of your friend group? Do you feel as though no one really knows or understands you? Do you have a hard time saying ‘no’ and end up overextending yourself or back out of things often? Are you good at anticipating the needs and feelings of others? My clients typically struggle with insecurity, thought spiraling, overthinking. They often struggle with their self-worth and have a hard time understanding who they are. They're self-aware, but unsure of what they need or how to change.
Now Accepting New Clients! Do you describe yourself as a reluctant/recovering perfectionist, people pleaser, codependent, or a caretaker, the ‘mom’ of your friend group? Do you feel as though no one really knows or understands you? Do you have a hard time saying ‘no’ and end up overextending yourself or back out of things often? Are you good at anticipating the needs and feelings of others? My clients typically struggle with insecurity, thought spiraling, overthinking. They often struggle with their self-worth and have a hard time understanding who they are. They're self-aware, but unsure of what they need or how to change.
I approach most client issues as the result of your relationship with the world around you, we will take a close look at you-in-context and how trauma has impacted you. I frequently utilize mindfulness techniques within evidenced-based modalities (such as IFS, ACT, CBT). I treat individuals, couples and families; adolescents (ages 16 and up) to older adults. Professional interest include treatment of anxiety, men's issues, and LGBTQ. While I accept only a few insurances, I will bill your insurance company if I am out-of-network. Many insurance plans have partial reimbursement for out-of-network providers.
I approach most client issues as the result of your relationship with the world around you, we will take a close look at you-in-context and how trauma has impacted you. I frequently utilize mindfulness techniques within evidenced-based modalities (such as IFS, ACT, CBT). I treat individuals, couples and families; adolescents (ages 16 and up) to older adults. Professional interest include treatment of anxiety, men's issues, and LGBTQ. While I accept only a few insurances, I will bill your insurance company if I am out-of-network. Many insurance plans have partial reimbursement for out-of-network providers.
Eric Gordon Huffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Monroe, WA 98272
Not accepting new clients
For 20+ years I have been providing individual psychotherapy. You might be thinking about therapy because you have a sense that something is wrong or something hurts. Sometimes all you know is you have not felt happy for a long time. Perhaps you are experiencing confusion about a relationship or are having anxiety or depression. You have Bipolar Disorder or ADHD and want help beyond medications. Perhaps you are going through a transition such as divorce. You may find yourself up against the "same old problems" at work or home. You may be trying to manage trauma. I can help.
For 20+ years I have been providing individual psychotherapy. You might be thinking about therapy because you have a sense that something is wrong or something hurts. Sometimes all you know is you have not felt happy for a long time. Perhaps you are experiencing confusion about a relationship or are having anxiety or depression. You have Bipolar Disorder or ADHD and want help beyond medications. Perhaps you are going through a transition such as divorce. You may find yourself up against the "same old problems" at work or home. You may be trying to manage trauma. I can help.
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I have advanced training and specialization in trauma/PTSD and conditions that involve shame or intrusive thoughts, such as OCD, hoarding, anxiety, and sexual disorders.
Some of my clients find me after a lifetime of perfectionism and self-judgement, working (too) hard to make everything seem okay from the outside and paying (too) high a price for doing it. Some find me because they have experienced, or witnessed, something horrific or traumatic. Some find me because intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are starting to take over their lives. Some find me because the stress of their job is becoming too much. And some find me because they feel shame and anguish around sex or their bodies.
I have advanced training and specialization in trauma/PTSD and conditions that involve shame or intrusive thoughts, such as OCD, hoarding, anxiety, and sexual disorders.
Some of my clients find me after a lifetime of perfectionism and self-judgement, working (too) hard to make everything seem okay from the outside and paying (too) high a price for doing it. Some find me because they have experienced, or witnessed, something horrific or traumatic. Some find me because intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are starting to take over their lives. Some find me because the stress of their job is becoming too much. And some find me because they feel shame and anguish around sex or their bodies.
Hello! My name is Sophia, thank you for visiting my profile! I applaud you for making this first step in your growth journey. I have a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective to therapy practice. My experience includes working with people from ages 5-60 years old facing an array of challenges including grief, relationship conflict, and difficulty managing mental health conditions in daily life. These conditions include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobia, trauma-related disorders, and other mood disorders.
Hello! My name is Sophia, thank you for visiting my profile! I applaud you for making this first step in your growth journey. I have a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective to therapy practice. My experience includes working with people from ages 5-60 years old facing an array of challenges including grief, relationship conflict, and difficulty managing mental health conditions in daily life. These conditions include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobia, trauma-related disorders, and other mood disorders.
Kids and Family Counseling PLLC.
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC, BCBA, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Duvall, WA 98019
Empowering children, teens and adults to overcome challenges in their everyday life and help them rediscover their strengths and interpersonal competencies is the focus of my practice. Are you or someone you know, experiencing lack of motivation, facing friendship and self worth challenges, are defiant, aggressive, anxious, depressed, moody and lonely? Is your family in crisis? If so, do give me a call. People come to me for help with mood/ anxiety issues, Autism, ADHD, Anger problems, depression, OCD, PTSD , stress., multicultural and relational issues, social skills support and behavioral, parenting and school based challenges.
Empowering children, teens and adults to overcome challenges in their everyday life and help them rediscover their strengths and interpersonal competencies is the focus of my practice. Are you or someone you know, experiencing lack of motivation, facing friendship and self worth challenges, are defiant, aggressive, anxious, depressed, moody and lonely? Is your family in crisis? If so, do give me a call. People come to me for help with mood/ anxiety issues, Autism, ADHD, Anger problems, depression, OCD, PTSD , stress., multicultural and relational issues, social skills support and behavioral, parenting and school based challenges.
Seeking therapy can be good news! One of the deepest needs for people is wholeness, to be fully accepted as they are and to experience relationships as a healing force toward growth and self-understanding. In my practice, clients are met with the deepest respect, the knowledge of underlying needs and patterns to be explored, and a passionate curiosity about your irreplaceable and meaningful existence in life.
Seeking therapy can be good news! One of the deepest needs for people is wholeness, to be fully accepted as they are and to experience relationships as a healing force toward growth and self-understanding. In my practice, clients are met with the deepest respect, the knowledge of underlying needs and patterns to be explored, and a passionate curiosity about your irreplaceable and meaningful existence in life.
Althea Brandis
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Snohomish, WA 98291 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a free initial consultation and have evening appointments. I am a believer in the individual's ability to heal and live a healthy and amazing life with an approach to therapy including compassion, humor, responsibility, and empathy. The client/therapist relationship is one of trust and communication while utilizing inner resources, which individuals and couples may not know they already have. I have been working as a counselor with individuals, couples, and groups for over 10 years and have extensive experience in the areas of childhood abuse, relationship issues, depression, trauma, anxiety, and personal growth.
I offer a free initial consultation and have evening appointments. I am a believer in the individual's ability to heal and live a healthy and amazing life with an approach to therapy including compassion, humor, responsibility, and empathy. The client/therapist relationship is one of trust and communication while utilizing inner resources, which individuals and couples may not know they already have. I have been working as a counselor with individuals, couples, and groups for over 10 years and have extensive experience in the areas of childhood abuse, relationship issues, depression, trauma, anxiety, and personal growth.
Desiree Silapaxay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Snohomish, WA 98290 (Online Only)
I am a Master of Social Work (MSW). My focus is identifying how an individual functions in the different systems they must navigate daily. I support individuals in coping with the stress, anxiety, depression, or other feelings and thoughts that may come with this. I work with individuals who wish to explore self- identity and learn self-compassion.
I am a Master of Social Work (MSW). My focus is identifying how an individual functions in the different systems they must navigate daily. I support individuals in coping with the stress, anxiety, depression, or other feelings and thoughts that may come with this. I work with individuals who wish to explore self- identity and learn self-compassion.
Looking for a more active and experiential approach to therapy? Working with children, adolescents, adults and families I use horses as part of a treatment modality for issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, autism spectrum disorders, oppositional disorders, and adolescent issues. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is highly active and quickly engages even clients who have become disillusioned with more traditional therapeutic approaches. Horses and activites are combined to help clients recognize their typical approach to problems, what may or may not be working, and how to move forward.
Looking for a more active and experiential approach to therapy? Working with children, adolescents, adults and families I use horses as part of a treatment modality for issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, autism spectrum disorders, oppositional disorders, and adolescent issues. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is highly active and quickly engages even clients who have become disillusioned with more traditional therapeutic approaches. Horses and activites are combined to help clients recognize their typical approach to problems, what may or may not be working, and how to move forward.
The ancient Hawaiians call the soul ‘Uhane: at times when we are in pain or suffering we may feel like we are “ ‘uhane ‘ole” -which means without a soul. True peace and healing comes when the ‘uhane, the physical, spiritual and mental state, is healed. At ‘Uhane Counseling we strive to heal the soul in order to restore peace and tranquility to each client.
The ancient Hawaiians call the soul ‘Uhane: at times when we are in pain or suffering we may feel like we are “ ‘uhane ‘ole” -which means without a soul. True peace and healing comes when the ‘uhane, the physical, spiritual and mental state, is healed. At ‘Uhane Counseling we strive to heal the soul in order to restore peace and tranquility to each client.
Whole Self Therapeutic- Adrienne Anderson
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC, CMHS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Snohomish, WA 98290
Your therapy experience should be a positive one, even while you work through the tough stuff. At Whole Self Therapeutic, you will have the space to feel heard & discover effective solutions to help you find more joy & peace in your life. Therapy is provided for ages 10 & up. I enjoy working with adults & teens as they navigate relationships & transitions in their lives. I have a wide range of treatment experience that includes anxiety, depression, & parenting struggles, as well as relationship hurdles, grief & loss, & overall self-exploration & growth as you move through the ebbs & flows of life.
Your therapy experience should be a positive one, even while you work through the tough stuff. At Whole Self Therapeutic, you will have the space to feel heard & discover effective solutions to help you find more joy & peace in your life. Therapy is provided for ages 10 & up. I enjoy working with adults & teens as they navigate relationships & transitions in their lives. I have a wide range of treatment experience that includes anxiety, depression, & parenting struggles, as well as relationship hurdles, grief & loss, & overall self-exploration & growth as you move through the ebbs & flows of life.
Life is about transitions, changing and growing in ways we don’t expect, don’t understand, and sometimes don’t enjoy very much, nonetheless always striving to become something more than we are right now. I’ve experienced many transitions in fifty years of life, and I’ve come to realize that we are going to change some kind of way. The greatest question is will we let life sweep us along, or will we choose to aim for a destination, collecting stories and wisdom – and yes, more than a few scars – as we go?
Life is about transitions, changing and growing in ways we don’t expect, don’t understand, and sometimes don’t enjoy very much, nonetheless always striving to become something more than we are right now. I’ve experienced many transitions in fifty years of life, and I’ve come to realize that we are going to change some kind of way. The greatest question is will we let life sweep us along, or will we choose to aim for a destination, collecting stories and wisdom – and yes, more than a few scars – as we go?
I really do enjoy working with individuals and groups and seek to have an authentic and warm therapeutic relationship with my clients. Building trust is paramount to successful treatment and my approach is to start with a more open and conversational tone after assessment. The process will focus on feelings and creating a space to foster more sensitive conversations. My own life experiences have guided me to this ‘feeling work’. My life’s purpose is to use the gift for seeing the strengths in people to assist the client in finding their genuine self. Past clients have described me as “caring”, “empathic” and “helpful”.
I really do enjoy working with individuals and groups and seek to have an authentic and warm therapeutic relationship with my clients. Building trust is paramount to successful treatment and my approach is to start with a more open and conversational tone after assessment. The process will focus on feelings and creating a space to foster more sensitive conversations. My own life experiences have guided me to this ‘feeling work’. My life’s purpose is to use the gift for seeing the strengths in people to assist the client in finding their genuine self. Past clients have described me as “caring”, “empathic” and “helpful”.
Counseling Centers of North Puget Sound
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Snohomish, WA 98290
NOTE: We accept new appointment requests only through our confidential online portal: www.bit.ly/newcounseling. We work with individuals, couples, and families, all ages, and can work with a broad range of issues. We are committed to fostering an environment of safety and respect for people of all beliefs, backgrounds, abilities and lifestyles. We achieve our mission by offering affordable, best practice, behavioral science and faith-integrative offerings. No specific faith practice is required to receive services with us.
NOTE: We accept new appointment requests only through our confidential online portal: www.bit.ly/newcounseling. We work with individuals, couples, and families, all ages, and can work with a broad range of issues. We are committed to fostering an environment of safety and respect for people of all beliefs, backgrounds, abilities and lifestyles. We achieve our mission by offering affordable, best practice, behavioral science and faith-integrative offerings. No specific faith practice is required to receive services with us.
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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.