Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD
Arlene Donnelly

Arlene Donnelly

She/Her

Licensed Therapist, LPC, CAADC, CCS, CCTP, NCC

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About

I became a therapist because of my own mental health journey. I know what it's like to address what's going on inside your head and successfully come out on the other side. In OCD therapy, we'll look at your thoughts to build coping skills and manage anxiety. I understand this can be scary. But we'll go into this together and take things at a comfortable pace. You can ultimately be more in control of your life. My areas of focus include severe and persistent mental illness, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma.

Insurance Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Michigan
  • Priority Health
  • Blue Care Network HMO - Michigan
  • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare / Optum
  • Aetna
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - North Dakota
  • Forest County Potawatomi
  • Ascension SmartHealth

Education

  • NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program

Cultural Competencies

  • BIPOC
  • TGNC
  • LGBTQ
    • Other areas of expertise

    • Child and Adolescent
    • BFRBs
    • Hoarding Disorder
    • Tic Disorder
    • PTSD
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      Why our members love working with Arlene

      S.C.

      S.C.

      Nov 22, 2023

      Thank you Arlene for always listening, understanding and giving great advice šŸ’—

      N.R.

      N.R.

      Nov 22, 2023

      Arlene is the kindest, most helpful OCD therapist! Sheā€™s given me the tools to be successful and I truly wouldnā€™t be where I am today without her! I never feel judged and sheā€™s always a listening ear. Thank you so much Arlene!

      B.B.

      B.B.

      Nov 16, 2023

      My therapist ROCKS! When I previously was being treated I was too afraid to share everything and my current therapist is a gem! Sheā€™s so easy to talk to, she understands and has helped me progress so far with OCD. We are now only meeting once a month to check in. I used to think OCD would ruin my life, that Iā€™d never be able to cope. Here I am coping, a new mom and having little to no intrusive thoughts. Thank you so much Arlene for everything youā€™ve done!

      S.C.

      S.C.

      Oct 25, 2023

      Arlene is just amazing, I look forward to our sessions so much! I always come away feeling supported, driven and ready to tackle OCD head on

      R.A.

      R.A.

      Sep 08, 2023

      Arlene was very helpful and compassionate during my first ever exposure.

      H.H.

      H.H.

      Sep 01, 2023

      Excellent!

      A.M.

      A.M.

      Aug 04, 2023

      Sheā€™s very knowledgeable and listens well.

      S.J.

      S.J.

      Aug 03, 2023

      Arlene is great- really helpful, non judgemental, pushes you in the right way and is always supportive. Highly recommended

      T.C.

      T.C.

      Jun 29, 2023

      Very good! Kind, passionate, willing to help me

      C.M.

      C.M.

      Jun 26, 2023

      It is amazing how comfortable I feel with Arlene. I typically am nervous before appointments, but when I remember it's her, it's like I can a deep breath. It's also incredible how fast and effective this ERP is.... thank GOD!

      J.P.

      J.P.

      Jun 05, 2023

      Arlene was amazing and we really appreciate all of her help

      H.H.

      H.H.

      May 26, 2023

      Harris continued to pick up the ball and throw it.

      H.H.

      H.H.

      May 24, 2023

      Arlene is an excellent therapist. There is a real improvement with Harris in a very short space of time!

      M.M.

      M.M.

      May 16, 2023

      Kind and helped me

      C.M.

      C.M.

      May 11, 2023

      Again... she gave me insight and hope in areas that I already THOUGHT I understood. Dang... this app/therapy is a true gift ā¤ļø

      C.M.

      C.M.

      May 10, 2023

      Wow. I was originally assigned someone else and I am SO glad to have met Arlene. She just makes you feel... like you're gonna be helped šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø Does that make sense. Down to earth and seems very genuine. I like that

      H.H.

      H.H.

      May 10, 2023

      Very patient.

      H.H.

      H.H.

      May 08, 2023

      Very helpful.

      H.H.

      H.H.

      Apr 21, 2023

      Arlene is fantastic. She's professional, to the point with a great sense of humour. My son is very shy and likes her.

      S.C.

      S.C.

      Apr 19, 2023

      Arlene is a great therapist, thank you šŸ’—

      B.Q.

      B.Q.

      Apr 07, 2023

      Excellent first session. She was relateable and did a great job keeping on task.

      S.C.

      S.C.

      Apr 06, 2023

      Arlene is great. I feel heard and she knows exactly how Iā€™m feeling and the best way to help me. Thank you šŸ˜Š

      H.H.

      H.H.

      Apr 03, 2023

      N/A

      I.O.

      I.O.

      Mar 28, 2023

      Arlene helps you to see the funny side whilst being gentle and firm. Such a great mix for me!

      D.L.

      D.L.

      Mar 27, 2023

      Fantastic and informative. Very productive, good session.

      D.L.

      D.L.

      Feb 28, 2023

      Very good session and informative/helpful.

      B.K.

      B.K.

      Feb 02, 2023

      Most amazing therapist Iā€™ve ever had.

      D.L.

      D.L.

      Jan 30, 2023

      Very good session. -Dan

      M.S.

      M.S.

      Dec 06, 2022

      I felt very comfortable talking with my therapist and the session went really smoothly!

      E.M.

      E.M.

      Dec 06, 2022

      Made me comfortable

      E.D.

      E.D.

      Dec 02, 2022

      Arlene was so sweet to me and was great with me in a vulnerable state :)

      S.J.

      S.J.

      Dec 01, 2022

      Arlene is always really positive and helpful- she has helped me get to a position where I am far more able to deal with this miserable condition!

      L.T.

      L.T.

      Nov 16, 2022

      Arlene helped me with severe Contamination OCD.

      L.T.

      L.T.

      Nov 01, 2022

      Next appointment start ERP

      S.C.

      S.C.

      Oct 17, 2022

      I really like working with Arlene, itā€™s the most beneficial therapy Iā€™ve ever had šŸ’—

      S.C.

      S.C.

      Oct 05, 2022

      I really like working with Arlene, I feel listened to and heard

      S.C.

      S.C.

      Sep 23, 2022

      I really like working with Arlene xx

      L.T.

      L.T.

      Sep 14, 2022

      My second appointment. Got to know Arlene better. Practice ERP in my present environment and some tasks to complete before my next appointment. I was really encouraged that she has veterans in her family and relatives. Also that she has clients in Wyoming so that she knows something about living here.

      J.H.

      J.H.

      Aug 18, 2022

      I feel like I make progress every week. Arlene is non-judgemental, kind and knowledgeable.

      M.M.

      M.M.

      Aug 15, 2022

      Great detail and perspective. Always feel better after a session.

      S.J.

      S.J.

      Jul 29, 2022

      Really useful session, no reassurance however much I hinted for it! Useful, practical steps to take instead and delivered with humour šŸ˜‚

      C.A.

      C.A.

      Jul 27, 2022

      Only not 5 stars as Iā€™ve not started full therapy yet but really like Arlene!

      C.A.

      C.A.

      Jul 25, 2022

      It was only the first session so itā€™s hard to judge but felt comfortable and prepared to continue with Arlene.

      S.J.

      S.J.

      Jul 15, 2022

      Very professional, helpful and knowledgable. Arleneā€™s approach has been super helpful so far ?

      J.H.

      J.H.

      Jun 30, 2022

      Good first session with specific aims. Arlene was kind and patient.

      G.F.

      G.F.

      Jun 01, 2022

      My therapist is great! A huge help!

      G.F.

      G.F.

      May 26, 2022

      My therapist, Arlene Donnelly is wonderful. So very helpful. I feel so comfortable with her.

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