Nkiru Ifedigbo
LCSW
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I’m a fun, quirky, direct, and understanding OCD therapist who keeps sessions real and collaborative. This is a space where you can vent, process, and feel safe being you. Come as you are, and we’ll work together to figure things out. I'll help keep you accountable to our goals while making our work as enjoyable and organic as possible. In addition to OCD, I have experience treating anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and working with neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism.
I’m a fun, quirky, direct, and understanding OCD therapist who keeps sessions real and collaborative. This is a space where you can vent, process, and feel safe being you. Come as you are, and we’ll work together to figure things out. I'll help keep you accountable to our goals while making our work as enjoyable and organic as possible. In addition to OCD, I have experience treating anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and working with neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism.
Location
Licensed in California, District of Columbia, Maryland
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo
Insurance
Plans accepted by Nkiru
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, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Kaiser Permanente, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,
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How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I create a safe space by authentically being myself—being open and just coming in as I am. I think that helps my Members recognize that they have a space to do that as well. I also focus on meeting you where you are, getting to know you, and allowing you to put your shoulders down and feel more comfortable.
Why I became a therapist—and why OCD matters to me
I became a therapist out of my love for helping and supporting others. I love being a listening ear and giving my Members a space to vent, process, and just feel safe. I was drawn to working with OCD because I wanted to support people in moments where they feel misunderstood. OCD can be overlooked and underdiagnosed, and I want to give you a space where you don't feel like you have to explain yourself.
My approach to treating OCD
I'm a very fun, quirky, direct, and understanding person. I try to be authentically myself so you can feel comfortable being yourself. I believe that therapy doesn't have to feel strict, or like you have to show up a certain way. Just be who you are, and we can work together to figure things out. I'm also big on accountability. I'll check in with you and help you stay aligned with your goals—but in a way that feels organic and as enjoyable as possible.
The most rewarding part of treating OCD
I love the breakthrough moments. Sometimes a breakthrough is gaining self-awareness. Sometimes it's finally saying something that you've never felt comfortable saying. A breakthrough can come with tears, laughter, anger—but however it shows up, it's that moment of seeing the light in a dark tunnel. Those moments are what keeps me going.
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