Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD
Joanna Flemister

Joanna Flemister

Licensed Therapist, MA, LPC, LCMHC

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We accept insurance

Location

Licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina

More about Joanna

I have personal experience with OCD and want to share what I know works, according to the knowledge I've gained through personal and professional experience. No one's path is the same. Some people progress through OCD therapy quicker than others. This is your journey — be patient with yourself. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) works. Have faith. Beyond OCD, I have experience treating anxiety, depression, tics, BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors), and ADHD.

Education

  • MA, Liberty University (2015)
  • NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program

Cultural competencies

Hinduism, Christianity, Islam

Other areas of expertise

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents

Insurances accepted

  • North Carolina
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
    • Cigna
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Horizon BCBS
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Partners Direct Health
    • Student Blue
    • United Healthcare
  • South Carolina
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Horizon BCBS
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Partners Direct Health
    • United Healthcare

Why our members love working with Joanna

R.G.

R.G.

Apr 3, 2025
Good experience

Joanna Flemister is just top notch. She helped me to see the root of my OCD thoughts. She gave me good ways to practice dealing with them in a healthy way. I’ve never had a disappointing session with her.

A.G.

A.G.

Dec 2, 2024
Good experience

Absolutely the best therapist me! So happy I was matched with Joanna. She listens, takes her time, and is very encouraging and supportive. I’m so glad I found NOCD!

R.G.

R.G.

Aug 9, 2024
Good experience

Joanna Flemister is concise with her approach, she is very good. I appreciate the way she listens to input or questions & clarifies as needed. This type of therapy is really helping me to get to the root of my issues. No doubt, Joanna is going to help me cope with OCD & picking. I would recommend her to anyone who is afraid to take that first step.

L.S.

L.S.

Jun 13, 2024
Good experience

ERP can be pretty hard and at times scary and intimidating, Mrs. Flemister has been nothing but kind, compassionate, and understanding to me as we go through this process. She always helps me to go at my pace and what I feel like I can do. She has been extremely helpful and is very good at explaining what I need to do and why I need to do it. She always helps to give me the push I need to do hard things, and helps me understand that I CAN do hard things. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help with facing their OCD fears. She’s an amazing therapist.

H.E.

H.E.

Sep 30, 2023
Good experience

I have worked with her for a while and I love every session we have together!

G.F.

G.F.

Sep 13, 2023
Good experience

Goes above and beyond. Really pleased

A.N.

A.N.

Jul 31, 2023
Good experience

This was our first meeting, so I'm still waiting to see how it goes further and don't want to judge too quickly. But so far, one thing that the therapist can improve on is to try to establish a connection to the adolescent patient first, before focusing on going trough paperwork.

T.L.

T.L.

May 19, 2023
Good experience

She has continued to be very engaging and suggests new ideas every session.

T.L.

T.L.

May 6, 2023
Good experience

My shy daughter is feeling more comfortable talking about her problem and we are learning a lot. Our therapist has been great.

W.B.

W.B.

Apr 24, 2023
Good experience

Joanna is very tuned in to my OCD struggles and how best to help me.

W.B.

W.B.

Apr 8, 2023
Good experience

Am glad I was matched with Joanna.

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