What Members are saying about NOCD

Christine is absolutely incredible! She’s very insightful, empathetic, and it’s incredibly evident that she is an extraordinary active listener. I would give her 10 ⭐️ if I could 😊.

Sherese is so amazing!! She knows so much about how OCD operates. She also fully listens to me without judgement. I can’t express how thankful I am for her expertise and compassion.

I have been working with Paria for almost 8 months now and I have never felt more in control of my OCD. I came to therapy at NOCD during a difficult time and have been able to work through my compulsions in a way that worked for me. Paria tried many options and we landed on reflective writing and talking about them and it has helped me tremendously.

my therapist is great and has really helped me a lot, i really feel like i wouldn’t be where i am today if i hadn’t started exposure therapy with her, she knows exactly what i need to feel in a way that helps me not feel so triggered anymore

Amazing tools and amazing Therapist. I look forwards to these sessions every week. Great Job 👏

Gail is amazing! She is great at seeing what is the underlying belief that my OCD is grabbing hold of. She creates erps that are effective and doable. She gives positive reinforcement and points out areas of where my negative thinking stole is fueling my ocd. I relate to her very well.

I had a really disappointing experience with this therapist. I told her that I still didn’t understand OCD or how ERP was supposed to be helping me, and her response was essentially, “Oh darn,” before moving on. I was hoping for more explanation and guidance, especially because I was already struggling to understand the purpose of the treatment. During one of our sessions, the exposure consisted of sitting in silence. I spent much of that time on my phone and didn’t feel like I was being actively guided through the exposure or helped to understand what I was supposed to be learning from it. The session was also ended early, which added to my frustration. Ultimately, I decided to pursue a more intensive treatment program elsewhere. When I notified her that I needed to cancel my remaining appointments because I was starting treatment somewhere else, I was charged a late cancellation fee that I wasn’t expecting and wasn’t told about when I canceled. I understand that ERP can be uncomfortable and that exposures may not always make sense to the patient initially, but that made communication and explanation even more important to me. I wanted to understand my OCD and feel supported in learning how to work through it, and unfortunately, I did not feel that way during my experience with this therapist.

He is great at pushing me when needed, and he adapts well to what I need in each session. Whether it is tackling my OCD symptoms or working through some trauma that came up. He does a great job at making me feel comfortable to share whatever it is I need to share in each session. This is what makes him such a great OCD therapist. I am so thankful to David for helping me to be come an OCD conqueror. I could not achieve this without his guidance. I highly recommend him

I am so grateful for the time I spent working with Kimberly Torres. She helped me through some incredibly difficult periods with my OCD, and I truly don’t think I could thank her enough for everything she did for me. I was struggling with multiple different variations of OCD, and Kimberly helped me better understand what was happening and, more importantly, taught me how to respond to my OCD differently instead of constantly letting it control me. No matter what I brought into a session, she was always understanding, compassionate, and completely nonjudgmental. I never felt embarrassed or uncomfortable talking to her about what I was experiencing, which is so important when you’re dealing with OCD. One of my favorite things about Kimberly was how creative she was with exposures. She was constantly brainstorming new ideas and finding different ways to challenge me. If one approach wasn’t working, she was always willing to come up with something else. She didn’t just give me exposures to complete—she helped me understand why we were doing them and encouraged me through the process. Kimberly also brought so much positive energy to our sessions. She was enthusiastic, encouraging, and genuinely excited to see me make progress. Even when an exposure felt intimidating or I was having a difficult week, she made me feel supported and capable of continuing to work through it. I genuinely enjoyed our sessions together and always felt like Kimberly cared about my progress. OCD can make you feel incredibly isolated, especially when you’re dealing with thoughts or fears that are difficult to explain to other people. Having a therapist I could talk openly with without ever feeling judged made such a difference for me. Kimberly helped me in more ways than I can put into words. She gave me tools that I can continue using long after therapy and helped me learn that I don’t have to let OCD dictate how I live my life. I will always be incredibly thankful for her kindness, patience, creativity, and encouragement. I would absolutely recommend Kimberly to anyone looking for an OCD therapist who truly understands OCD and will be right there encouraging you as you learn to face it. -Elizabeth

I cannot say enough good things about Lisa Marie Porter and the impact she has had on me. I have struggled with PTSD since being involved in a car accident in 2020, and working with Lisa has helped me tremendously. One of the things I appreciated most about Lisa was how laid-back and easy she was to talk to while still holding me accountable and encouraging me to push myself. I always felt comfortable being honest with her, even when I was struggling or didn’t want to do an exposure. She never made me feel judged, but she also didn’t let me give up on myself. Lisa genuinely cared about me as a person, not just as a client going through treatment. There was even a time when I really needed someone to talk to about something completely unrelated to my treatment, and she was kind enough to give me the space to vent and talk through what I was dealing with. That meant so much to me. She also went above and beyond when it came to helping me work through my fears. She was constantly willing to brainstorm different approaches when something wasn’t working and even advocated for me to have opportunities to practice certain exposures during sessions so I could get more real-life experience and build my confidence. PTSD and anxiety have taken a lot from me over the years, and facing fears that I’ve avoided for a long time hasn’t always been easy. Lisa made the process feel much less overwhelming. She celebrated my progress, challenged me when I needed it, listened when I needed to vent, and reminded me that progress doesn’t have to happen all at once. I am incredibly grateful for the time I spent working with Lisa and for everything she taught me. If you’re looking for a therapist who is compassionate, down-to-earth, supportive, and willing to go the extra mile while still holding you accountable, I would absolutely recommend her. Thank you, Lisa, for everything you’ve done for me and for helping me do things I once didn’t think I could do. -Elizabeth

I so appreciate her expertise.

Julie is an amazing therapist who knew exactly how to help me handle my OCD. She had so many ideas for exposures and ways to lower my anxiety. When I first started at NOCD, I had no idea what my sessions would be like, and I was pretty hesitant. But Julie was so kind and understanding, and I looked forward to every session. The best way to reduce compulsions is to practice a lot--and it was worth it!

Julie Groover has been wonderful to work with. She makes me feel comfortable sharing things and being myself. She genuinely listens and tailors the sessions in a way that makes sense for me. I’m very appreciative of the care I’ve received so far and look forward to continuing my progress.

Very receptive and listened well and understood me

My session with Gary today was so so helpful. I had a really rough weekend after a trigger on Thursday night, and so my boyfriend encouraged me to meet with him before my next scheduled time (in October). He helped me understand the situation and factors that triggered me so badly and why I reacted the way I did. He also gave me tips for when to not overwhelm myself with exposures. So grateful for him!

My provider was unavailable for my session, so Katie stepped in to help keep me on track. I was apprehensive at first, but Katie had such a welcoming and friendly energy that I immediately relaxed into the session. She gave me some great reframes and tools, I’m so thankful!

Kerry is a talented, wonderful therapist . Kerry is easy to talk with, Kerry is an active Listener who provides guidance and support to delve into the heart of the matter. Sessions with Kerry are insightful and impactful. I appreciate her asking the right questions. So thankful to have found Kerry through NOCD, I look forward to my sessions with her and progressing each week.

Angie is so knowledgeable and responsive when it comes to my treatment!

Natalia is the best. She's a great therapist, but she also makes me feel like im talking to a close friend.

Great session!