Anna Bay
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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I have personal experience with OCD and the unique challenges it brings. That's why I'm dedicated to helping people with OCD—especially new parents—overcome those obstacles and take back control of their lives. My approach begins with truly understanding you as a person and building trust. From there, we’ll work together to reduce your symptoms and relieve guilt and shame. You are not alone; there is hope for overcoming the challenges you face. My focus areas include mood and anxiety disorders in new parents, as well as substance use.
I have personal experience with OCD and the unique challenges it brings. That's why I'm dedicated to helping people with OCD—especially new parents—overcome those obstacles and take back control of their lives. My approach begins with truly understanding you as a person and building trust. From there, we’ll work together to reduce your symptoms and relieve guilt and shame. You are not alone; there is hope for overcoming the challenges you face. My focus areas include mood and anxiety disorders in new parents, as well as substance use.
Location
Licensed in Alabama, Missouri, Ohio, Texas
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Education
Washington University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Anna
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, EMI Health, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services,
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Why our members love working with Anna
G.B.
Good experienceMy session with Anna Bay was productive and supportive and I came away with an action plan for ERP and behavioral activation homework. Anna is both warm and professional. I especially appreciate how she has responded to my reports of SI, with compassionate interest and helping me discern whether it is OCD-related or if it is tripping into MDD-related passive ideation. I have gained a much clearer perspective on my SI and have had reduced distress related to mental compulsions about SI.
J.H.
Good experienceAnna is awesome, helpful and thoughtful. I started again with NOCD about 9 months ago and I can honestly say it has changed my life. My life is not perfect, but I’m becoming a person that I have always wanted to try to be, and I’d say that’s mostly as a result of Anna’s intelligence, kindness, and dedication. If you’re looking for a NOCD therapist and don’t know where to start, look no further than Anna!
D.S.
Good experienceAnna has been a great therapist for me. She listens very well and doesn’t ever make you feel judged. She’s easy to open up to and she helps with the tools that she gives me. Yesterday we attacked a harder ERP session and it was challenging but well worth it and I can’t wait to continue this process.
R.B.
Good experienceAnna is a wonderful therapist. She is kind, empathetic, and a great listener. More importantly, she really understands how to implement ERP and respond in ways that are actually helpful for OCD. I’ve been in therapy for more than half my life and Anna is by far the most effective (and my favorite) therapist I’ve ever had. 10/10, highly recommend.
D.S.
Good experienceI started therapy with Anna last Thursday and it felt so good to start and she was so easy to talk to and open up too. Felt like I was in a safe space and didn’t feel judged at all. Can’t wait to continue down this journey or self healing!
C.S.
Good experienceAnna is amazing! She has helped me so much. I struggle with pretty much all ocd themes is what it feels like. It bounces around very quickly. Today we handled a very strong wave of anxiety and were able to get it to go down. I’m optimistic I can beat this OCD even though it felt so intense. I’m glad I started therapy!
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