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    OCD Therapy

    Adult OCD Therapy That Brings Relief

    Compassionate, Evidence-Based OCD Counseling for Adults

    Living with OCD can feel exhausting. The thoughts don’t just pop up, they stick. They feel urgent, important, and sometimes even terrifying. The anxiety that follows can make it feel like you have no choice but to silence it.

    OCD isn’t about being overly clean and perfect. It’s a cycle of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors that can quietly take up more and more space in your life.

    Our adult OCD counseling can help with:

    • Intrusive or unwanted thoughts that feel disturbing or out of character
    • Repetitive behaviors or mental rituals you feel driven to perform
    • Constant doubt, “what if” thinking, or needing reassurance
    • Fear of making mistakes or causing harm
    • Avoidance of situations that trigger anxiety
    • Feeling ashamed, secretive, or misunderstood

    Intrusive thoughts are a symptom, not a reflection of who you are or what you value.

    We take time to understand how OCD shows up for you, without judgment, and work together to help you step out of the cycle.

    OCD Can Feel Isolating, But It’s Treatable

    Many adults with OCD carry their experiences privately for a long time. It can feel hard to explain what’s happening in your mind, especially when the thoughts don’t align with your values.

    Here’s what matters: OCD is a pattern your brain has learned in response to anxiety, and patterns can be changed.

    Therapy isn’t about forcing the thoughts to disappear. It’s about helping you respond to them differently. It’s about teaching your nervous system that you can tolerate anxiety, and that you don’t need rituals to be safe.

    Over time, the thoughts lose intensity. The urgency softens. You begin to feel more steady and in control of your life again.

    Our goal is to help you loosen OCD’s grip so you can move through your life with more security, flexibility, and choice.

    Our Approach to Adult OCD Counseling

    We provide individualized, evidence-based OCD therapy that is structured and always grounded in compassion.

    We won’t shame you.
    We won’t dismiss your fears.
    And we won’t unintentionally reinforce the OCD cycle by offering reassurance that keeps you stuck.
    Instead, we’ll work together.

    Depending on your needs, therapy may include:

    • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
    • CBT strategies for intrusive thoughts
    • Reducing reassurance-seeking and safety behaviors
    • Distress tolerance skills for uncertainty and anxiety
    • Nervous system regulation strategies
    • Self-compassion work to reduce shame

    You set the pace. We move toward growth without overwhelming you.

    What to Expect in Your First OCD Therapy Session

    Your first session is simply a conversation.

    You can:

    • Share what’s been happening
    • Talk about what feels most overwhelming
    • Ask questions about OCD treatment
    • Clarify what you want life to look like outside the cycle

    You don’t have to disclose everything at once. You don’t have to prove how hard it’s been. We start where you are.

    Start Adult OCD Therapy

    If you’re looking for OCD therapy in Georgia that is practical, compassionate, and grounded in real tools that work, we’d love to connect.

    You deserve relief.
    You deserve support.
    You deserve a life that isn’t run by OCD.

    Contact us today to schedule an appointment and begin breaking the cycle.

    These therapists are here to help with OCD:

    Merrium Stidham, LMSW, Tucker, Georgia and Telehealth, Individuals and Groups 18+

    Merrium Stidham, LMSW, Tucker, Georgia and Telehealth, Individuals and Groups 18+

    MSW, Masters in Social Work, University of Georgia 2024 BA, Psychology, University of Kentucky-Lexington, 2022   “To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear.” – Buddhist proverb As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), I provide a holistic, evidence-informed approach to therapy, helping adults navigate OCD, trauma, anxiety, and relationship […]
    Elizabeth Thacker, LPC, Athens and telehealth, Individuals ages 18+

    Elizabeth Thacker, LPC, Athens and telehealth, Individuals ages 18+

    Bachelor of Science, Psychology: Berry College (2016) Master of Education, Professional Counseling: University of Georgia (2019) Licensed Professional Counselor (2022) My goal as a counselor is to support my clients as they navigate the challenges of life and help them learn the skills to navigate those challenges on their own. I offer a safe space […]
    Haley Reese, LMSW Athens GA and Telehealth, Individuals and Groups, Age 18+

    Haley Reese, LMSW Athens GA and Telehealth, Individuals and Groups, Age 18+

    Master of Science in Social Work, University of Georgia, Athens, GA  May 2023 Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications, Brigham Young University–Idaho, Rexburg, ID December 2014  As a neurodivergent clinician, Haley brings both personal and professional understanding to her work with adults navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, OCD,  depression, trauma, religious trauma, and life transitions. Haley offers […]
    Lela Flanery, LMSW Athens or Telehealth, Individuals & groups 18+

    Lela Flanery, LMSW Athens or Telehealth, Individuals & groups 18+

    Lela Flanery, LMSW BA, Psychology,  Piedmont University 2014  MSW, Widener University, 2022 You deserve a space where you can show up exactly as you are — without judgment, pressure, or pretenses. In our work together, my goal is to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered to explore the parts of yourself that need care […]