What Members are saying about NOCD

Kelly has been an amazing therapist. She is extremely positive, non-judgmental, supportive and great at motivating me to work through ERP and reduce my OCD symptoms. I have many different OCD themes that switch very frequently and she has really helped to adjust my treatment to address each of these themes no matter what they are or how often they change. My OCD symptoms have really reduced and she has helped me so much. I strongly recommend working with Kelly!

Allen Kester has elevated my life is ways I didn’t even think was fathomable six months ago. I came to Allen emotionally exhausted, and fed up and pissed off at the medical establishment, like a dog in the pound that wants to bite if you even try to pet me. Then slowly, you see the same dog months later after experiencing earnest care and affirming patience, the animal is new again, wanting to go on walks and to play catch. Allen brought me back to life. If our calendar is based off BC, my life is BA. There is Before Allen and After Allen. Before Allen, I had two different therapists with NOCD that left me frustrated and not feeling any significant improvement. Before them I had a different therapist that lasted three times before she told me “I don’t have the skills to help you. Your insomnia is so bad they will study you in textbooks someday. I don’t know how you’re still alive, let alone functioning.” The various medical doctors were zero help either. They only know one thing: take a pill and if the pills don’t work, they said they didn’t have anything else to offer and told me to find a therapist. Doing so was an arduous journey. The problem was how long and difficult the process was to find one, and then when you finally get into one, it felt so sterile and non-personalized, like I was just some number on their chart. You can’t treat people like a product on a factory line giving them all the same process and expect them to be treated. I was about to give up, then I reached out to NOCD own final time and saw Allen’s profile. Reluctantly but desperately, I approached Allen like he was Obi One Kenobi, my only hope. Slowly, Allen nursed me back to health. In time, I felt like Aladdin and Allen was my Genie, granting me superpowers to overcome the darkness that OCD has cast on my life for years. During the week I’d think: what would Allen tell me to do in this moment? And our sessions were something I looked forward to, when all others with past providers I dreaded attending. As a teacher myself, I know how the connection or lack there of between student and professor not only changes the course itself, but can alter the course of the students’ life. For years, I’d start crying out of no where because OCD made me feel perpetually petrified. The agony and terror left me broken and drained. Last month, I cried tears of joy and relief because I realized for the first time in years, I went three weeks and wasn’t afraid anymore. Allen had set me free! I was Kevin in the movie Home Alone towards the end when the heater in the basement and the next-door neighbor no longer feel like monsters. I had been carrying that weight for so long I had forgotten what it felt like to walk without chains. Working with Allen made me feel like Scrooge at the end of A Christmas Carol: jubilant and free, like I was walking on air. This is life After Allen. I’m Nike, I float now thanks to the personalized care, earnest empathy, affirmations, insights, directions, coaching, and kindness Allen gave to me. My prayer is that every person finds their Allen. We all deserve to be freed from the fear of OCD and have that Genie whispering into your ear when OCD decides to return for an occasional visit, that OCD no longer has power here. Give this man a raise and a promotion and have him train others in what leading with love looks like. People aren’t parts on an assembly line, we are clay that with the right amount of water and gentle, skilled hands, can be reshaped and brought back to life. May every person suffering know the rejuvenation of life After Allen.

Jordann makes me feel supported and understood. She is a caring listener, a calm presence, and she shares practical resources to challenge my OCD. I enjoy our sessions so much!

Rachel is amazing. She somehow always knows the right things to say without “reassuring”. She takes a collaborative approach that really helps you feel in control. She meets you where you’re at and never pushes you to do something you’re not ready for. Our sessions flow naturally and I think this is because she really shows up and puts her all into sessions, though it seems to come natural. She is a great support.

Every session I've had with Brittany has been amazing. I've gone through a couple of therapist who really didn't fit my vibe. Now under Brittany's care I finally feel like I'm being heard. She's very caring and makes you feel safe when sharing your journey with OCD.

Working with Wendy has been such a meaningful and positive experience for me. She created a space where I felt heard, supported, and understood throughout my journey. Her guidance was thoughtful, compassionate, and consistent, and she always approached our conversations with patience and care. Wendy has a way of helping you feel both grounded and encouraged at the same time. She supported me through important personal growth and gave me tools that I will continue to carry with me moving forward. I’m truly grateful for the time we worked together and the impact she has had on my life. I highly recommend Wendy to anyone looking for a therapist who is attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in the people she supports.

I have not been very successful in finding adequate support for my comorbities and adverse childhood experiences. I find that to my surprise, Monique is very dialed in, and I don't need to work as hard to be understood.

Working with Monique has been so rewarding. I went from not being able to have a “normal day” at work for weeks, to being able to conquer a week long vacation away from home. Monique is very knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and is a joy to work with. Trying to navigate life with OCD is hard sometimes, but with her help, life seems a little easier lately.

I love my therapist, Rofida. I feel like she really listens to me and validates what I'm going through. And I feel like we have a plan moving forward that will help me.

Cher is an amazing therapist! She makes me feel heard and has excellent advice. She is very knowledgeable about her specialties and knows exactly how to help me! I’ve made amazing progress with her help and I’m so excited to continue my sessions with her!

Jason has helped me gain my agency back from my OCD. I had some very intense themes that interfered in my daily life and ability to do my job. He was able to relate to my military experience and teach me the exposure and response prevention techniques to start living a fulfilling life again. My “recovery” took less than 90 days with his help. There is hope for you and the best day to start was yesterday.

I'm not sure if it was the therapist or the NOCD program, but I was auto-scheduled numerous appointments without my consent or approval. Wildly unethical. Perhaps just a way to get fees? Would NOT recommend at all. Incredibly disappointed.

Seriously, Chelsea is an AMAZING therapist. I faced a fear today at work of contamination and even made it through eating a cookie that someone gave to me off my unsanitized work desk. It was a HUGE deal for me. I went from almost being in tears down to a SUDS level 4! Like this is my first time getting that low with contamination stuff. So thank you Chelsea!

My therapist and I clicked on first visit. I love my sessions with her. She's very compassionate and listens to you. Her name is Kathy Ryan. Nice and down to earth

Kaitlin is wonderful. She is the first therapist that has made me feel heard and the ERP therapy has turned my life around. It feels like a weight has been lifted, and I can finally breathe again. I'm actually looking forward to things now, which is a pretty wild feeling. Life just feels so much brighter.

I appreciate the work I'm doing with my therapist Rebecca. I continue to find her so skilled and knowledgeable in treating my OCD and procoding valiable psychoeducation and perspective. She uses self-disclosure and her personality to make the therapeutic relationship so incredibly comfortable. She has made a bigger impact in my life than any other provider I've ever had and I'm beyond grateful.

Working with Stephen has been a turning point for our family. After weeks of searching for answers, we finally understood that our 13-year-old son was struggling with intrusive thoughts and mental compulsions. From the very first session, Stephen put all of us — including our hesitant and anxious son — at ease. Through humor, empathy, relatable analogies, and genuine patience, he opened a door that had been tightly shut. Our son, who once resisted speaking about his thoughts, gradually began to engage and embrace the ERP tools Stephen introduced. The transformation has been profound. Stephen is not only an expert in his field, but a deeply intuitive and compassionate therapist. We are immensely grateful for his guidance and would return to him without hesitation if ever needed in the future

Autumn has helped me SO much! She is amazing and so understanding

Sabre has a way of helping you get to the core of the issue quickly so you can process and move on. I have been through over a dozen therapists and she is the best.

Jermiah has always been wonderful. He’s professional, thorough and has always made me feel very comfortable and able to be open and honest. He’s made such a big Impact in my OCD recovery.