OCD THERAPY— NASHVILLE, TN
Your brain isn’t broken.
It’s just stuck.
You’ve tried to logic your way out of the thoughts. You’ve Googled for reassurance at 2am. You’ve done the rituals, and they’ve helped — for about five minutes. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place.
UNDERSTANDING OCD
OCD is so much more than being a little particular.
Maybe you've heard someone joke about being "so OCD" because they like their desk tidy. That's not OCD. Real OCD is exhausting. It's an unwanted thought — an intrusive one — that hooks you and won't let go. And then your brain demands you do something to make the discomfort stop.
That thing you do to feel relief? That's a compulsion. It works temporarily, which is exactly why OCD keeps asking you to do it again. And again. And again.
OCD can look wildly different from person to person. Here are some of the most common ways it shows up:
Contamination OCD
Fear of germs, illness, or making others sick — leading to excessive washing, cleaning, or avoidance.
Religious/Moral OCD
Scrupulosity — overwhelming fear of being sinful, immoral, or having offended God or others.
“Just Right” OCD
A persistent feeling that something is off, incomplete, or not quite right — until it is.
Excessive Doubt
An unrelenting feeling that you can't be certain — Did I lock the door? Did I say the wrong thing? Did I do something wrong? — no matter how many times you check or replay the moment.
Harm OCD
Intrusive thoughts about accidentally or intentionally hurting yourself or someone you love.
Relationship OCD
Constant doubt and questioning about your relationships, feelings, or whether you truly love someone.
Perinatal OCD
OCD that emerges or intensifies during pregnancy or the postpartum period — often featuring distressing intrusive thoughts about harm coming to your baby, making an already vulnerable time feel unbearable.
Sexual Obsessions
Unwanted, distressing intrusive thoughts about sexual topics — including fears about one's orientation, identity, or inappropriate urges — that feel completely contrary to who you are.
YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING…
“Does this mean I’m a bad person?”
Genuinely, no. One of the cruelest things about OCD is that it tends to latch onto the things you care about most — your safety, your loved ones, your values. The thoughts feel horrifying precisely because they're so out of character for you.
The fact that these thoughts disturb you? That's evidence that you are a caring, conscientious person — not a dangerous one. OCD is an anxiety disorder, not a character flaw.
You didn't choose these thoughts. But you can choose what to do next.
TREATMENT THAT WORKS
There is a way through. It’s called ERP.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD. It's not about eliminating anxiety — it's about changing your relationship with it so it no longer runs your life.
Here's the truth about OCD: every time you do a compulsion to escape discomfort, you're teaching your brain that the threat was real and that you need to keep protecting yourself. ERP gently — and at your pace — interrupts that cycle.
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We map out your specific obsessions, compulsions, and triggers — so we know exactly what we're working with. No guesswork, no generic worksheets.
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Together, we create a ladder of situations — starting with mildly uncomfortable and working toward more challenging ones. You're never pushed faster than you're ready to go.
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This is the work: staying in discomfort without reaching for the compulsion. It sounds hard because it is — but it gets easier, and the relief you feel is real and lasting.
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Over time, the alarm signal weakens. The thoughts may not disappear, but they lose their grip — and your life gets bigger.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This work is hard. You don’t have to do it alone.
I specialize in OCD because I've seen what happens when people finally get the right treatment — and it changes everything.
Working with me means you'll get someone who speaks OCD fluently. I won't accidentally reinforce your compulsions by offering reassurance. I won't confuse OCD with "just anxiety." I know the difference, and that matters enormously for your progress.
Sessions are collaborative and honest. I'll challenge you — kindly — and I'll celebrate every step you take, because in OCD work, every small step is genuinely huge.
I work with adults who are ready to stop managing OCD and start living their lives. If that's you, I'd love to connect.
You deserve a life that’s bigger than your OCD.
Recovery is real. People get better from OCD every day — not by fighting their thoughts harder, but by learning a different way to relate to them. That life is available to you. Let's find it together.