OCD Therapy in Cincinnati
Online throughout Ohio & In person therapy in the Greater Cincinnati area
What is OCD?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) isn’t just about being neat or organized. It’s a deeply distressing condition that can involve unwanted, intrusive thoughts and repetitive mental or physical rituals that inturn reduce anxiety. For many people, OCD feels like being stuck in an endless loop of doubt, fear, and temporary relief.
You might be silently asking yourself:
“What if I lose control and do something terrible?”
“Why can’t I stop thinking this?”
“Am I a bad person for having these thoughts?”
“What if I missed something and something bad happens?”
“When did it get this bad?”
These thoughts can be terrifying. OCD latches onto your deepest fears or doubts and convinces you that the only way to stay safe is through rituals, reassurance-seeking, or avoidance. This cycle is exhausting, isolating, and can significantly impact your quality of life. It often feels like a snowball that is slowly getting bigger and bigger.
But it doesn’t have to stay this way.
How OCD Therapy Can Help
Many people with OCD spend years misdiagnosed or dismissed, told to “just stop worrying” or “let it go.” In fact, some people go as long as 17 years before getting an accurate diagnosis. But OCD requires a specialized approach—and when treated with the right tools, it is highly manageable.
In our work together, you’ll learn how to:
Understand your OCD themes and triggers without shame
Break the cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive responses
Tolerate uncertainty without needing constant reassurance
Reclaim your time, energy, and peace of mind
Develop a new, healthier relationship with your thoughts
Evidence-Based Treatment for OCD
I specialize in working with adults experiencing various forms of OCD, including:
Relationship OCD
Contamination OCD
Moral or religious scrupulosity
“Pure O” OCD (intrusive thoughts without visible compulsions)
Perfectionism and high-functioning OCD
Using a blend of evidence-based therapy modalities, we target the core mechanisms that keep OCD going:
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP):
The gold-standard treatment for OCD. You’ll learn to face anxiety-provoking thoughts and situations without engaging in compulsions—so your brain can learn a new, more peaceful way of responding.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
Used to identify thought distortions, challenge cognitive loops, and support emotional regulation alongside ERP.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT):
Helps you accept the presence of difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them. ACT builds psychological flexibility so you can take values-based action even in the presence of anxiety or doubt.Compassion-Focused Therapy:
Many clients with OCD struggle with shame and self-judgment. This approach helps you soften your inner critic and build a more supportive relationship with yourself.
What OCD Therapy Looks Like
You won’t be asked to talk about your intrusive thoughts in detail if you’re not ready. Our work will move at a pace that feels safe while still building the skills you need to reduce OCD’s hold on your life.
You’ll gain tools that help you:
Better understand your symptoms
Interrupt obsessive loops
Reduce compulsive behaviors (including mental rituals)
Build tolerance for uncertainty and discomfort
Create space for clarity, connection, and meaning
Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, have been silently struggling for years, or feel like you’ve misdiagnosed, OCD therapy can help you get your life back.
You Deserve Relief from OCD
You are not your thoughts—and you are not alone. With the right tools, healing from OCD is not only possible, it’s highly achievable.
You don’t have to keep managing OCD on your own. Let’s help you break free from the cycle—and reconnect with the life you want to live.
In-person OCD therapy in Cincinnati or secure online sessions across Ohio.
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