Judy Lair

Judy Lair

Licensed Therapist, MA, LPCC

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When you have OCD, you go through life on the defensive. You can't live a life that's fulfilling. We have to change direction and go on the offense. I'll start by finding out what your strengths are and how you approach life. We'll take that and empower you. My own anxiety is always relevant when I'm in the trenches with my members. I have extensive experience treating anxiety and depression, and I'm also a faith-based counselor. I see every person as individual and special in their own right.

Location

Licensed in Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio

About

Clinical Expertise

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Children and Adolescents

Cultural competencies

Christianity

Education

Ashland University

Insurance

Plans accepted by Judy

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Care Network HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, 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, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Key Benefit Administrators, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Priority Health, Student Blue, 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 Judy

S.S.

S.S.

Good experience
Aug 6, 2026

Judy is helping me get to the deep issues behind my OCD. She helps apply my Christian faith to our therapy time which is really the ultimate help for any problem in life. Thank you Judy! She's also fantastic with both of my teenagers who have OCD.

D.P.

D.P.

Good experience
Dec 19, 2025

Judy is the most awesomest therapist ever and always give relevant examples and ties them to things that are of interest to you and the coolest part is she is a faith based counselor who loves Jesus and ties your faith with your therapy she is awesome and give more stars if i could!

E.C.

E.C.

Good experience
Nov 12, 2025

Judy is the best therapist that I have ever had! She is guiding me through developing a brand new, healthy life and it is the most important thing I have done in my life.

L.T.

L.T.

Good experience
Oct 8, 2025

I am so thankful to come across NOCD and Judy!! I was in a very dark place in my life having lived with OCD for over 40 years. I was looking for someone who would not push medication and could understand my religious background. Judy has been great! She has walked me through so many ups and downs. I never felt judged or shamed. Judy showed me different approaches to dealing with OCD and how to allow the negative thoughts and feelings to pass without giving it power. My journey continues, but now I have hope and look forward to much better days! Thank you Judy!!

C.C.

C.C.

Good experience
Jul 2, 2025

Judy was very helpful I improved so much since I’ve been going to her therapy. I definitely recommend her for an OCD counselor!

C.C.

C.C.

Good experience
Jun 18, 2025

Judy is very knowledgeable about OCD and gives me a lot of helpful strategies to overcome my anxiety. She also gave me some informational videos that are an eye opener for me. Thanks Judy!

E.C.

E.C.

Good experience
Jun 14, 2025

I am so grateful for Judy. She is all about meeting you where you are and empowering you to put in the work needed so that you can live the life you truly want. She is kind, patient and caring. She is unlike any therapist that I have ever had because she works at a deeper level. She seeks to understand your individual story and helps you step by step untangle OCD from your true desires and feelings. Then she helps you make important changes in life. For the first time in my life, I feel like healing and freedom are truly possible.

B.D.

B.D.

Good experience
Jul 4, 2024

I love Judy !!

F.N.

F.N.

Good experience
Jan 11, 2024

NOCD has had such a big impact on my life by connecting me with the best therapist. Judy is phenomenal at getting to the root of my compulsions. She has amazing insight and uses metaphors to help you truly understand and put things into perspective. Can't thank her enough!!

P.H.

P.H.

Good experience
Dec 20, 2023

Thanks, Judy! We are looking forward to exploring new ways to beat in the New Year.

K.H.

K.H.

Good experience
Oct 19, 2023

Judy, who is the 6th therapist I’ve ever had, is by far the best. The ERP I’ve done with her has fundamentally changed my life, making my life feel livable again.

T.P.

T.P.

Good experience
Sep 20, 2023

There is unavoidable sadness that I did not seek help earlier. As I suspect is common among people with OCD, I developed maladaptive coping techniques for many years. It was good to receive a professional diagnosis. Judy was very professional and easy to talk to, but I cannot say much more because this is only the first step.

W.K.

W.K.

Good experience
Sep 1, 2023

Judy has been amazing to work with and I honestly am not sure if anyone else could have matched so well with my personality to help me so much.

J.G.

J.G.

Good experience
Aug 18, 2023

It was very helpful having my therapist coach me doing an exposure. She told me to celebrate when I get rid of some papers off my table even if there's still more left to go through. She said, "Change your perspective. See the glass half full instead of half empty. Take one step at a time". I needed to hear that.

S.B.

S.B.

Good experience
Aug 15, 2023

Judy is a guru! LOVE HER

M.B.

M.B.

Good experience
Jul 19, 2023

The NOCD program has helped me so much! I am thankful they take my insurance so I can afford to have weekly therapy. My therapist Judi is a perfect fit for me! She is so upbeat, encouraging, and uses analogies I can relate to! She has given me great tools to use to help beat OCD! I am also thankful that through the NOCD App there is additional support available!

N.M.

N.M.

Good experience
Jul 19, 2023

Very understanding and helpful

N.G.

N.G.

Good experience
Jul 17, 2023

This is hard work but it is helping! Ms. Lair is a very kind and effective therapist who loves Jesus. I don’t always want to do the exercises because they produce anxiety, but they don’t take very long and they work!

J.G.

J.G.

Good experience
Jul 15, 2023

My therapist made some good suggestions of what I could do to stop some bad habits. She also had me think about what my priorities should be and set goals for myself.

E.C.

E.C.

Good experience
Jul 14, 2023

Judy was nice. I was a little nervous in this first session, but to be able to address my OCD was a start to recovery. I hope it continues to go well.

J.G.

J.G.

Good experience
Jun 30, 2023

Judy came up with a new idea of how I can deal with thoughts that come up when I'm getting ready to eat related to prayer. She asked me what I thought of it and we came up with a new exposure for me to do. I think it will help me. She was patient with me and encouraged me to try something different.

J.G.

J.G.

Good experience
Jun 27, 2023

Judy gave me a strategy to deal with religious OCD.

D.E.

D.E.

Good experience
Jun 20, 2023

I loved Judy. Since having her as my therapist since February, I feel like I’ve come a long way. She took something as scary as intrusive thoughts and turned the perspective completely. Since having her, I don’t have the desire to act on my compulsions the way I used to and feel as if I can now approach OCD in a more logistical manner

J.P.

J.P.

Good experience
Jun 19, 2023

She is so knowledgeable and helpful

M.B.

M.B.

Good experience
Jun 6, 2023

Judy Lair is an amazing therapist! I love how upbeat, positive, and encouraging she is! I am learning a lot from her!

J.G.

J.G.

Good experience
May 19, 2023

Judy helped me understand how to do ERP. I did it washing a dish. This was the second time I've really done erp washing a dish. I understood better this time how it works. It was hard, but it took me less time to wash the pan than I usually do. Judy is excellent at what she does as a counselor and a coach.

M.B.

M.B.

Good experience
May 10, 2023

Judy Lair is so upbeat, positive, and so helpful! I am amazed how much we cover in our sessions! She listens to me and understands OCD so well! She has given me tools that really help!

J.G.

J.G.

Good experience
Apr 28, 2023

Judy is patient and understanding. She stays focused on what she is doing. She helped me come down. I am looking forward to our next session.

M.B.

M.B.

Good experience
Apr 22, 2023

Judy is upbeat and positive and believes that I can beat this OCD! I feel so heard and understood and I leave the session feeling hopeful! I have learned so much from Judy in my first three sessions! She has given me tools and is teaching me how to use the tools in order to overcome OCD and religious scrupulosity.

T.M.

T.M.

Good experience
Apr 21, 2023

Judy is not just a therapist but an advocate for all individuals affected by OCD. She has helped me and those around me to understand the disorder. Because of that, we now know that I am a blessing and not a liability to my family. Thank you for helping me see the good in me!!

J.G.

J.G.

Good experience
Apr 18, 2023

I enjoyed talking to Judy. She explains things in a way that's easy to understand. I think she is going to be able to help me at least minimize OCD symptoms. I think she is a good fit for me. She's a good listener.

M.B.

M.B.

Good experience
Apr 11, 2023

Judy is wonderful! I love how she shares my same faith in Jesus and she is so knowledgeable with my OCD struggles! I love how upbeat she is and she is so helpful! This was my second session with her and I have already learned so much and she has already given me tools to help combat OCD! I have struggled with OCD most of my life. I like how she believes in me and knows with God’s help and her guidance that I can overcome this!

K.E.

K.E.

Good experience
Mar 17, 2023

I love my therapist Judy Lair. She is supportive and I appreciate her words of encouragement.

S.B.

S.B.

Good experience
Mar 16, 2023

Just is great!

S.B.

S.B.

Good experience
Mar 16, 2023

Judy is compassionate and very uplifting. I’ve grown so much since working with her!

A.F.

A.F.

Good experience
Mar 15, 2023

She works very hard to tailor treatment specifically for me, which helps immensely!

J.G.

J.G.

Good experience
Mar 9, 2023

Love Judy. She is a wonderful teacher and resource for the community. Her amazing experience is a gift to her students—that and her creativity and spunk! Run dont walk to her telehealth practice!

S.M.

S.M.

Good experience
Mar 8, 2023

I’m beginning my journey to freedom:))

J.G.

J.G.

Good experience
Feb 23, 2023

Exceptional!

G.W.

G.W.

Good experience
Feb 14, 2023

Judy is the best. Super helpful at encouraging me to take steps in the right direction through ERP, but also recognizing the emotion that is making the OCD worse.

C.H.

C.H.

Good experience
Feb 4, 2023

I love Judy!!!

G.W.

G.W.

Good experience
Feb 1, 2023

Amazing - Judy I cannot wait to continue therapy with Judy

J.G.

J.G.

Good experience
Jan 27, 2023

Yay!!!! Judy is great!!!!

K.H.

K.H.

Good experience
Jan 24, 2023

Helping me a lot to understand the specific ways OCD manifests in my life, and how to deal with them together and individually.

J.G.

J.G.

Good experience
Jan 19, 2023

Judy is a master teacher with a master’s knowlege and a savvy grasp on the intricacies of OCD. She is The Top. Hurry and ask for her! AND shell make you LAUGH!!!

A.F.

A.F.

Good experience
Jan 19, 2023

She not only taught me about the nuances of OCD but she validated my thoughts and feelings and their relevance to OCD.

B.M.

B.M.

Good experience
Jan 12, 2023

I am so very thankful for my therapist, Judy. She is so easy to talk to, and she offers such great insight to help me in my journey with OCD! So thankful NOCD takes insurance and makes this therapy accessible and life changing!

J.W.

J.W.

Good experience
Jan 9, 2023

Therapy with Judy is almost always more helpful than I expect it to be, even far along in my journey when I think I finally understand myself and OCD. I always learn something new and empowering.

J.G.

J.G.

Good experience
Jan 9, 2023

Judy is a whiz at explaining OCD and techniques of managing it through ERP with her own personality and style. Its clear and interesting and refreshing.

R.N.

R.N.

Good experience
Dec 14, 2022

Judy really listened to me and helped me understand that i was not the only one having these thoughts and obsessions. Although it was only my first session I’m really looking forward to meeting with her again.

B.C.

B.C.

Good experience
Dec 13, 2022

Judy is truly one who cares and desires to see me get better! I’ve enjoyed all my sessions with her and have been using the tools she’s taught me!

B.D.

B.D.

Good experience
Dec 2, 2022

I love Judy !!! Gives me great advice.

J.R.

J.R.

Good experience
Nov 18, 2022

Always a great session with Judy.

B.M.

B.M.

Good experience
Nov 18, 2022

Judy is incredible. She gives me practical tools to help manage OCD.

T.M.

T.M.

Good experience
Nov 12, 2022

I’m doing well but sometimes OCD uses those “back door” tricks. My conversation with Judy was right on time to help me recognize that. Thank you!

E.L.

E.L.

Good experience
Nov 9, 2022

She hasn't given up on me despite me having a big setback

J.R.

J.R.

Good experience
Nov 1, 2022

Judy is an amazing therapist. She always makes my son feel better and more in control. Her advice is specific to him and her upbeat personality is so refreshing.

J.W.

J.W.

Good experience
Oct 18, 2022

I was so scared to start therapy. And for the first several weeks, I'd get extremely anxious before each session. But I'm actually starting to look forward to my sessions now because Judy is helping me learn about myself & my ocd in these really unexpected and helpful ways, and I also just like her. Feels really good to be making progress and forming a trusting relationship through therapy. (I only reread this once, Judy!)

M.C.

M.C.

Good experience
Oct 18, 2022

Judy was truly incredible. She knows so much about OCD and explains it in a way that you can understand. I felt so comfortable talking about my thoughts with her right from the get-go and she made me feel normal and heard and gave me hope for the first time in so long! I’m kicking myself for the fact that I waited six years to get the right help

C.B.

C.B.

Good experience
Sep 21, 2022

I’m just not quite understanding what to do but my guess is I will understand more as time goes on

H.W.

H.W.

Good experience
Sep 2, 2022

i feel very optimistic for the first time that I will get over this

J.W.

J.W.

Good experience
Aug 3, 2022

Judy was very knowledgeable and professional and so patient through my technical difficulties (a storm hit just as our session was starting and we lost power). Instead of rescheduling, she waited around till I had slowly downloaded zoom into my phone and fixed my audio issues and then stayed on with my an extra half hour past our scheduled time. Appreciate her patience and kindness.

L.H.

L.H.

Good experience
Jul 30, 2022

Even though it was my first session with Judy she made me feel encouraged, heard, and like she genuinely cared about me and helping me with my lifelong battle of ocd. I truly feel like she is a gift from God and an answer to many prayers of someone who not only has the knowledge and desire to help me but also a similar heart. I am excited and hopeful to continue working with her!

T.M.

T.M.

Good experience
Jul 22, 2022

Tackling the new challenges of life in recovery, with God’s help, my family, and the skill, care, and support of my NOCD therapist!

T.M.

T.M.

Good experience
Jul 13, 2022

Judy is helping me progress through fears about possible regression and through the challenges of this season of life!

T.M.

T.M.

Good experience
Jul 8, 2022

NOCD and my therapist Judy have served as an answer to many years of prayer. My compulsions are mostly mental, which made them difficult for me to “catch” in daily life. Judy and NOCD have helped find my way out of the darkest time in my life, and they’ve helped me face the present with peace. They have gone ABOVE and BEYOND to help me get my life back, which is positively affecting my family and others around me. Judy cares about her patients and wants the world to understand and fairly treat people with OCD. Thank you!!! Thank the Lord!

J.R.

J.R.

Good experience
Jul 7, 2022

Judy is Amazing. Hadn’t seen her in a while. But she remembered my son. Had great suggestions, did some ERP and he is feeling better. She always has a happy demeanor.

J.T.

J.T.

Good experience
Jul 6, 2022

Judy Lair was great to work with. I will miss working with her!

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
May 2, 2022

Judy is amazing and really explained things so perfectly. I felt like I had a real fighter on my side and there was no way she was going to let me fail. Very encouraging.

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Apr 12, 2022

Judy has encouraged and been patient in this journey with me, and now together we are seeing some victory.

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Apr 4, 2022

I started therapy feeling like a slave to my OCD. Judy Lair is literally a miracle worker because I now have taken the drivers seat in my life. I know the feeling of being all alone with your thoughts and thinking you’re “crazy.” She has helped me to understand OCD as well as manage it. The sooner you get therapy, the sooner you aren’t in OCD’s shackles. Judy is an absolute godsend who truly loves helping people with OCD and is so talented in her work.

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Dec 9, 2021

Judy is the best!!

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