Stephanie Parker

Stephanie is really kind, personable, and encourages me to challenge myself with exposures without being aggressive or cold about it. Even when I leave sessions feeling an appropriate amount of anxiety relative to ERP exercises, I also find myself feeling somehow more joyful and uplifted as well. I never feel that I am working with a therapist who is simply following a basic formula for how ERP therapy should be, but instead feel that I am working with one who is sensitive and empathetic while being equally as professional. I also feel particularly confident in the way my recent sessions have been navigated, and our plan for the weeks ahead, as I prepare to face some major blocks that have set me back over the years. While I am so anxious about them, it's the kind of anticipation that indicates more reasons for me to feel hopeful. Hopeful that I may actually be able feel fear and simultaneously work through it.

Stephanie is always willing to help. We appreciate her time and expertise.

I am one of Stephanie’s patient’s, she helps me a lot with my OCD. Without her I would be struggling a lot. I think she is the best OCD therapist in the world.

I feel like I've made wonderful progress with Stephanie and will continue to do so. I love how she is kind and nonjudgmental.

I am progressing in my OCD recovery journey and I know Stephanie and the NOCD resources will help get me to the other side.

Stephanie is amazing and makes me feel safe opening up to her.

I am confident Stephanie will help treat my OCD.

I really appreciate having Stephanie as my therapist. She is supportive, gentle yet direct and honest, personable yet so ethically professional, and I can tell that her priority in session is to work with me to find a solution on how best to support and enhance my progress with ERP therapy. After our session today I felt even more hopeful about the progress she can help me make this Autumn. I'm glad she is my ERP therapist.

I like the way Stephanie brings logic into my life in ways that my OCD never can.

I am confident that I win win the fight against OCD with Stephanie. She is nonjudgmental, kind, and helpful. I have made so much progress with her already. I highly recommend her.

Works well with my specific needs

I feel so comfortable opening up to Stephanie. I feel like I can tren vulnerable with her. I have already made so much progress. Thanks for changing my life Stephanie.

I was very pleasantly surprised with our session. I did not expect it to be as effective at first but it really helped me address and face the fear. She does an amazing job of pointing out the things I might not realize I am even doing. I look forward to more exercises

Stephanie is super knowledgeable when it comes to OCD. She knows all it’s tricks, will help you identify obsessions/compulsions, and create exposures for them. She is very straightforward and not judgemental.

I trust Stephanie with my OCD treatment. She makes me feel comfortable sharing with her and she is nonjudgmental.

During the pandemic, I fell into a debilitating spiral of panic and depression. I had no idea that this was the result of 20 years of untreated OCD (I'm 27 now). It had been controlling me like a puppet, all coming to a head due to a traumatic experience that caused me to doubt my own sanity. I could hardly eat or drink, I couldn't drive, I could barely talk to others or leave my house. Every moment of every day for nearly 2 years crushed me with neverending doubt until I grew hopeless. I found NOCD through the IOCDF and was so desperate for a way to keep living that I knew I had to try. I'm so grateful that I did. The process into treatment was terrifying because it was new and uncertain, but the crew that assisted me was so kind and patient. My therapist has been equally wonderful, helping me deconstruct my lifelong patterns that have been perpetuating my OCD. ERP is absolutely daunting, but the more I committed myself to the process, the more I began to change externally through my actions, and then my internal landscape began to transform, too. I wasn't as afraid of feeling helpless, of being rejected, or of losing my sanity. As I opened myself up to possibility, I began to realize that just because my thoughts and feelings told me something didn't mean it was true or even worthwhile to engage with. Doubt is difficult, but as I let go of engagement with it/taking it so seriously, I found that I more room to decide what values I held or wanted to have (like athleticism, creativity, and family), how I could align them in my life, and how I could move forward toward peace and joy. It's been 8 months now and I'm not completely free of OCD, but I can accept that, and the process of practicing and learning to accept has actually transformed my life in so many positive, wonderful ways. I'm driving again, going to places on my own, enjoying authentic connections with loved ones and strangers. I'm kinder to myself and to others. I'm more present and accept depersonalization. I accept that OCD can come in and knock me over while I choose to focus on doing the things I enjoy, even when OCD causes me to doubt. I do things regardless of how I feel and always come out on the other end feeling stronger and more interested in these new experiences. I can accept intrusive thoughts/feelings of ideation and of harming others, of the possibilities that I might cause something devastating to happen. I can take life day by day if I need to, leaning back on so many tools and skills I've put the work into developing for the days that are hard and scary. I know that, no matter how long the storm lasts, I can find the thread back to living with gratitude and joy. If it wasn't for my therapist and the community I've built through NOCD, I'm not sure that I would have had the strength or courage to do this on my own. I think I would have kept running in circles with it, unknowingly causing my own suffering. I also don't think I would have made such peace with this part of me with such compassion for myself. Without NOCD, I honestly believe that my life would feel even more confusing and hopeless. Recovery is so possible and I don't have the words to express how worthwhile it is. NOCD honestly saved my life and helped me take back the power over my life. OCD will likely always be a part of me, but it's just a tenant in the building that is Nicole. It doesn't decide what I should do with my time, effort, and love. I DO.

Stephanie is a therapist who doesn't judge you and makes you feel safe and comfortable opening up to her. I trust her and feel confident in her abilities to help me overcome my OCD!

She was amazing. I felt very comfortable and safe to share what was going on with me. I am looking forward to more sessions.

I believe Stephanie knows how to properly treat OCD and I trust in her ability to help me!

I couldn’t do recovery without her.

Stephanie is good!

I am confident in Stephanie's ability to help me. She comes up with great exposures.

Stephanie does fantastic work and is really helping my daughter.

I feel like Stephanie knows how to treat OCD!

I didn't feel alone and I felt understood

Stephanie is very knowledgeable around the topics we need help with.

I feel that I can make great progress with Stephanie and she will help me recover fully from OCD!

I’m so thrilled with process and the progress!

Stephanie is great to work with, very knowledgeable and patient.

I felt very heard and no judgement.

I am confident about working with Stephanie! I feel safe with her. I believe we will accomplish big things!

Stephanie is amazing! Always caring and patient ❤️

Very happy with our session. Looking forward to our next one.

Great session, very applicable.

Stephanie is amazing and she always makes me feel heard. She is empathetic and provides me with feedback that is helpful to my concerns.

My therapist is wonderful.

Stephanie Parker was very patient and really took her time to ask questions and hear our response. My daughter and I are really excited to work with her.

i am thankful for Stephanie

I am grateful for Stephanie, I have hope again.