Jamie McDermott
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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I believe people can overcome their struggles and achieve their full potential if they have someone who believes in them and is willing to help them. I'm a person-centered therapist and meet people where they're at. I actively seek to help and am supportive on the journey toward healing. NOCD can improve your symptoms, and you can achieve your goals. This is a safe space where you can share anything in a protected environment. In addition to OCD treatment, my focus areas include anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
I believe people can overcome their struggles and achieve their full potential if they have someone who believes in them and is willing to help them. I'm a person-centered therapist and meet people where they're at. I actively seek to help and am supportive on the journey toward healing. NOCD can improve your symptoms, and you can achieve your goals. This is a safe space where you can share anything in a protected environment. In addition to OCD treatment, my focus areas include anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Location
Licensed in Arizona, Minnesota, Oregon
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Christianity, Judaism, Atheism, Agnosticism
Education
Walden University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Jamie
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Banner Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Curative, EMI Health, Forest County Potawatomi, Healthcare Management Administrators, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Partners Direct Health, Regence Blue Cross, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Oregon, Regence Group Administrators, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Jamie
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
As a kid, I had a lot of struggles, but I didn't realize I had OCD until I was already working in mental health. It wasn't until I started at NOCD that I truly understood what OCD was—and that I had it myself. I thought my obsessive thinking and mental compulsions were just how everyone's brain worked. Finding out what OCD actually is was a breath of fresh air. It made me realize I wasn't alone and that there was real help available. Now, I get to help others feel that same relief and show them they're not alone in this.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
Therapy should feel open and welcoming. I'll let you know that if you struggle to share your thoughts, I can share some of my own intrusive thoughts first. That helps break the ice and shows people they're not alone. I'll also remind you that nothing you say will scare me. I've worked with so many people who have had the same fears, and my goal is to help you feel safe, supported, and heard.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want you to see that you are capable of doing hard things. ERP can be challenging, but I love seeing people reach a point where they realize, "Wow, I can actually handle this." That shift from fear to confidence is powerful.
The most rewarding part of treating OCD
The best part of my job is seeing people go from feeling stuck to making real progress. At first, ERP can seem overwhelming, but as they start to see their own success, they show up more excited and hopeful. Watching someone conquer a phobia or face something they thought they never could is so rewarding.
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