Meet our licensed OCD therapists available for live video sessions in South Carolina. We accept many insurance plans, including Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, and BCBS to treat OCD and related conditions in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and surrounding areas. We also offer many affordable options to help people access treatment if we don't accept their insurance.
OCD may have done a number on your self-esteem and self-worth. One of the best things I can do as a therapist is to help you tap into your strengths. You may be dealing with intrusive thoughts, but you have the internal strength to recover. You can approach things in a different way and have a better tomorrow. Outside of work, I'm a geek. I help run a zombie live-action role-playing game in the woods of Wisconsin. It's part of a national game. It's a lot of spooky fun and really reduces stress.
Read moreI specialize in OCD as a licensed therapist. My experience with OCD has developed while working in partial hospitalization and therapeutic school settings. I would treat OCD when exhibited in combination with other mental health challenges such as depression, suicidal ideation, and mood disorders. I would use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to help people minimize their fears while working to decrease the severity of their symptoms. With NOCD, I’ll use ERP to help you overcome your OCD.
Read moreI’ve been a therapist for the past 5 years, and after being trained by top OCD clinicians at NOCD, I now specialize in treating OCD. I have additional experience treating people for trauma, anxiety, and depression. gaining my experience by working for the department of social services, the SAVED Foundation, and providing online teletherapy. When we work together in sessions, I’ll show you how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy can help you overcome your obsessions.
Read moreI have anxiety, so I know what that feels like. I've learned skills to cope with it, and now I can talk about it. We all have our issues, and we're all together in this.
Read moreTherapy is a partnership. I will try to make sure that you're comfortable and that I understand what triggers your OCD. Both of us will come up with a hierarchy for treatment, and your input is very important to me. I will take care if you're nervous or scared, while also gently pushing you in the right direction. Outside of work, I love being with my girls, dancing, making art, writing, and surfing.
Read moreMy approach is very conversational and laid back, but direct and ready to challenge when it comes to addressing OCD. The most gratifying part of my job is when a member gains new insight about themselves or something they're working through. I love being a part of those "Aha!" moments in real time. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends, listening to music, dancing, working out, and watching YouTube or favorite shows.
Read moreMy approach to treating OCD begins with my approach to counseling. I like to build trust and rapport by creating a non-judgmental zone that is comfortable and easy-going. I'm a naturally accepting and open-minded individual. Outside of work, I like to watch music videos and good movies. I love snorkeling, and I scuba when possible. I like to grow some veggie plants from seeds for fun. I love animals, and there always seems to be a stray cat or dog that finds me.
Read moreMy approach to OCD is to first help members loosen the grip that OCD has on their sense of self so we can get to work using ERP. I went to art school and I am also a big nerd, so I tend to use lots of metaphors and fandoms in therapy. I love to work with young adults!
Read moreAs a therapist, I am warm but direct. You're here because you're tired of the challenges that have made life more difficult. I'll do what I can to help you on this journey. I work to create an environment where your autonomy is intact, and you are cared for and respected. When I'm not working, if the weather is on my side, I'm hiking a mountain trail, biking, trying to roller skate, gardening, or camping. When indoors, I usually knit and listen to a book or podcast, but music is my best friend. I enjoy cultivating my tiny vinyl collection and going to shows.
Read moreI approach treating OCD with compassion and thoughtful application of ERP. For me, seeing people improve the overall quality of their lives is the most gratifying part of being a therapist. Outside of work, I am an avid chess player, love classical jazz and enjoy spending time with my family.
Read moreI take a person-centered approach to counseling. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy and encourage member interaction during all stages of treatment. When I'm not doing therapy, I love getting outdoors and traveling. My hobbies include woodworking and music.
Read moreMy approach to treating OCD is a combination of ERP (exposure and response prevention), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), and ongoing symptom assessment. It's important to me to make sure you feel safe to gradually expose yourself to those triggering situations/environments to achieve the best results and learn to cope accordingly. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the beach, reading, watching YouTube and football, being around my friends and family, and watching the sunset all as a means of self-care so I am able to recharge!
Read moreMy approach to treating OCD is to be your advocate. I want you to feel comfortable with me in our sessions, so you can feel comfortable doing ERP. I will never see you in a negative light, nor will I judge you, even with the stories you share that may cause you to feel alone and bad about yourself. When I'm not doing therapy, I enjoy going to the gym and reading mysteries and psychological thrillers. I also enjoy hanging out with my husband, our kids, and our youngest daughter's service dog.
Read moreAs a therapist, I work to be relaxed, welcoming, and interactive. I want you to feel comfortable. We will work together to help you to overcome your challenges. In my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends, as well as being outdoors.
Read moreI meet people where they are, teaching them the skills to overcome their personal challenges, gradually pushing them outside their comfort zones so they can live their best lives without the burden of their OCD symptoms. Outside of work, I love concerts, professional sporting events (hockey, baseball, and football, all within a quick drive), museums, trivia games, card and board games, beaches, parks, dog-friendly everything (my pooch is my bestie), yoga, reading, and all kinds of festivals and fairs.
Read moreI treat OCD with compassion, understanding, and action. Outside of work, I’m a huge fan of gaming and have probably played almost every game you can think of. I’m also heavily invested in fitness and prioritize going to the gym five days a week. I’m also a lover of animals—I have a cat, Winston, and plan on adopting a puppy in 2024.
Read moreI approach OCD treatment with compassion and respect. I will keep you informed with honesty and directness. Progressional and exposure-based treatment is most effective when done in the appropriate way. Outside of work, I love to be outside and active. I like going to the gym, walking my dog, and being out in the sun. I consider myself an amateur foodie. I moved to the South a few years back, and it was the best decision I ever made. Although I miss the mountains, I don't miss the snow and the cold!
Read moreAs your OCD therapist, I'll work with you to establish a trusting, working relationship. We'll develop a treatment plan to establish goals for treatment and work together on ERP to achieve the desired goals. Outside of work, I love to spend time with my wife, children, and grandchildren. I like to go for walks, read, work out, and bowl.
Read moreI take a person-centered, empowering and encouraging approach to OCD therapy. Individuals struggling with OCD need education on how OCD works and need to feel heard and seen. When I'm not doing therapy, I like to paint (water paint, specifically), take photographs, spend time in nature, and do strength training.
Read moreHaving worked with all types of people in the mental health field, my strength resides in generating an open and attentive space for people to be authentically themselves. I'm an advocate first and therapist second, so supporting and amplifying the voices of individuals with complex needs will always be my priority. Outside of work, you'll never find me without a stuffie. I happen to do some pretty great animated voices too.
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