OCD Therapy for Children, Teens, and Adults

Evidence-based treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder focused on reducing cycles of fear, doubt, and compulsive behavior

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be exhausting and isolating. It often shows up as intrusive thoughts, urges, or fears that don’t feel aligned with who you are, followed by behaviors or mental rituals meant to reduce discomfort or regain a sense of certainty.

OCD is not a reflection of your values, character, or intentions. It is a treatable condition, and effective therapy can significantly reduce its impact on daily life.

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Therapy setting representing evidence-based treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in Columbus, Ohio

You might be here because:

You or your child experiences repetitive, unwanted thoughts that won’t let go
Anxiety or distress spikes when things feel uncertain or "not quite right"
Compulsions, reassurance-seeking, or avoidance are taking up more time and energy
Attempts to reason with the thoughts haven’t helped
You want support that is practical, structured, and grounded in evidence

OCD can feel convincing and personal, but it follows predictable patterns that therapy can help interrupt..

What to expect

Therapy for OCD focuses on helping individuals change their relationship to intrusive thoughts and reduce the behaviors that keep OCD cycles going. Treatment is collaborative, structured, and paced carefully to support long-term progress.

Rather than trying to eliminate thoughts or provide reassurance, therapy helps build skills for tolerating uncertainty, responding differently to anxiety, and reclaiming time and mental space.

For children and teens, parent involvement may be an important part of treatment, with an emphasis on reducing unintentional accommodation while maintaining warmth and support.

Treatment approach

I use evidence-based approaches for OCD, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is widely considered the gold-standard behavioral treatment for OCD.

ERP helps individuals gradually face feared thoughts or situations while reducing compulsive responses, allowing anxiety to rise and fall naturally over time. Treatment is always tailored to the individual's developmental level, values, and goals.

The aim is not to "get rid of" thoughts, but to reduce their power and impact.

Experience

I spent seven years at Nationwide Children’s Hospital working with children, teens, and families around OCD, sleep, anxiety, tic disorders, and related conditions, both in outpatient therapy and specialty medical settings.

This experience informs a steady, practical approach that balances compassion with clarity and respects how challenging OCD can be for individuals and families alike.

In-person and telehealth options

I’m based in Columbus, Ohio and offer in-person sessions locally. I also provide OCD therapy via secure telehealth to clients anywhere in Ohio. OCD treatment can be effective in both in-person and telehealth formats.

Ready to get started?

If you’re considering therapy for OCD for yourself or your child, scheduling an initial session is a straightforward way to explore whether this approach feels like a good fit.