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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Durham, NC

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Durham, NC

Struggling with OCD in Durham? Headway's network of 703 providers offers specialized treatment including Inference-Based CBT and medication management to address obsessions and compulsions. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as little as $0 per visit.

Jalecia Beatty

Jalecia Beatty

Therapist

Virtual • Cary, NC


“Having navigated her own journey toward healing and self-acceptance, she understands the crucial need for safe spaces during the healing process, particularly for teens.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephen Barnard

Stephen Barnard

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I combine warmth, compassion and curiosity with cutting edge knowledge from many different disciplines, including neuroscience and nutrition science.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Ehsan Shabahang

Dr. Ehsan Shabahang

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that therapy should be as unique as you are. I seek to tailor my sessions to meet your needs...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Hickory, NC


“I find a one size approach does not work for everyone. I prefer to experience your uniqueness and apply your particular skills and strengths to whatever you are facing.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dylan Colson

Dylan Colson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I know what it feels like to not fit perfectly into the boxes society creates... That's why I became a counselor.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayla Rawson

Kayla Rawson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mint Hill, NC


“I use proven tools like ERP, EMDR, and ACT to help my clients feel better and take steps toward the life they want.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deana Wolf

Deana Wolf

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm a curious and compassionate therapist who genuinely cares about understanding you as a whole person.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
David Williams

David Williams

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I favor action over aimless talk. While I provide a compassionate space to be heard, I will also work closely with you to help you apply proven strategies that create real-world change.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lee Yuzary

Lee Yuzary

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Feeling trapped by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or procrastination? I help you gain calm and control with practical, evidence-based CBT and ERP -informed tools. I help adults with anxiety and OCD intrusive thoughts, reduce chronic overthinking, and feel steady again in their daily life and relationships. My approach integrates ERP and CBT for practical symptom relief with deeper attachment and parts-based work to address long-standing relational patterns, self-criticism, and codependency. Therapy with me is structured, collaborative, and paced to your individual path.

Many functioning adults struggle with anxiety, OCD, or procrastination that persists even when they understand what’s happening.

These patterns aren’t a lack of willpower —

They may be learned responses that can be changed with the right support and tools.

Together, we create tailored plan for transcending patterns that have kept you stuck.

You’ll leave sessions with language for your patterns, tools that work in real time, and a quiet confidence you didn’t think was possible.

I specialize in:

  • OCD and intrusive thought spirals
  • Anxiety that shows up as overthinking, perfectionism, or constant second-guessing, emotional eating
  • Codependent relationship dynamics
  • Navigating old-school family dynamics without shrinking yourself

People tell me they value my sincerity, warmth, and ability to make them feel truly seen — while also being gently challenged to grow.

If you’re ready to stop spinning and start shifting, schedule a session with me today.

OCD, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Yamileth Vega

Yamileth Vega

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly express your feelings and work through life's challenges.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Justina Okonkwo

Dr. Justina Okonkwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“Focuses on the whole person's well-being, your mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual health.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Faheda Rasool

Faheda Rasool

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Throughout my career, I've used primarily CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution focused modalities in my practice along with aspects of family structural therapy and mindfulness based therapy.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Jennings

Elizabeth Jennings

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Using a mix of CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness, I work collaboratively with clients to develop personalized strategies for growth, healing, and increased well-being.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tenishia Santiago

Tenishia Santiago

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“Tenishia is a retired Navy Veteran, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, that specializes in attention difficulties, mood challenges, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, sleep, OCD, military issues, and trauma.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Anna Crawley

Anna Crawley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


“My approach is warm, holistic, and evidence-based, focused on helping you find calm, clarity, and balance.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Fagan

Sarah Fagan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I always strive to be a warm and approachable counselor who is non-judgmental, respectful, honest, compassionate, and empowering.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Will Krause

Will Krause

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that every client is an expert regarding their life experiences. Therefore, therapy is a collaborative effort...”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
James Sutton

James Sutton

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“During therapy, I listen to you and collaborate with you to find interventions to help you to better overcome the challenges facing you in a modern global society.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Robin Ambrosini

Robin Ambrosini

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My passion driven specialized focus is perinatal distress (prenatal/postpartum anxiety and depression).”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Levin Manabat

Levin Manabat

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, integrating trauma-informed care with therapies tailored to your unique goals and experiences.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Gayla Jones

Dr. Gayla Jones

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to building this therapeutic relationship is through motivational interviewing, dedication to your needs, and compassion for the client meeting you where you are with these struggles.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephen Ball

Stephen Ball

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“I work alongside my clients in a collaborative, supportive way—focusing on trust, connection, and what truly matters to you.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Parker

Michelle Parker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wilmington, NC


“My goal as a therapist is to support you and help you be the best and healthiest version of yourself.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Makenzie Wilbourn

Makenzie Wilbourn

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“You can expect me to show up as my authentic self–kind, honest, and with a good sense of humor–so you can show up as yours.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Minogue

Jill Minogue

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in helping people heal from abusive relationships of all kinds. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)...”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Vic Johnson

Dr. Vic Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a licensed doctoral level therapist who specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma, depression, and anxiety. My practice is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for those struggling with emotional and psychological challenges. Together, we will work toward building resilience, restoring balance, and improving your overall well-being.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stanley Okeyemi

Stanley Okeyemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


I am Stanley Okeyemi, the founder of Brighter Light Behavioral Health Services. I am currently licensed as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in Texas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Nebraska, Virginia and New York. I have been working in the mental health industry for 16 years, but licensed as a PMHNP for four years, with a vast amount of experience and affiliations with over 40 hospitals/clinics combined across the USA

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amy FitzGerald

Amy FitzGerald

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“My hope is that clients will learn more flexible thinking and ways to live effectively when challenging emotions are present.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michael Canton

Michael Canton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Michael's niche is working with individuals passionate about personal growth, holistic health, and spiritual development.”
OCD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Richardson

Carrie Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I strive to create a safe and compassionate space for my clients and I am committed to fostering collaborative relationships that empower individuals to achieve positive change.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Afriecq

Sarah Afriecq

Psychologist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“Dialectical Behavioral Therapy teaches skills to manage intense painful emotions without being overwhelmed or needing to escape them.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Natika Smith

Natika Smith

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process. Rather than offering quick fixes, I work with you to explore the deeper patterns, emotions, and stories that shape your experience.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Elizabeth Burkholder

Dr. Elizabeth Burkholder

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I help empower patients to become their most authentic selves by using personalized medicine that is tailored for each person, based on their specific needs.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Sherika Elliott

Dr. Sherika Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I will provide insight of the unconscious patterns and habitual drives that contribute to confusion, despair, anger, relationship and career obstacles.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tuquester Carlisle

Tuquester Carlisle

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm and collaborative, and empowers individuals and families alike to explore their strengths, overcome obstacles, and move toward meaningful change.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tawnya Thompson

Tawnya Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“I believe that the counseling session belongs to the client to decide what is most important to them.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Turlik

Amber Turlik

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that achieving mental health is similar to a "three-legged stool" consisting of affirming thoughts, behaviors, and actions.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lashaunda Hanna

Lashaunda Hanna

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“I operate from a Cognitive-Behavioral approach but I also utilize a multi-modal approach to counseling which is solution focused, holistic, and person-centered.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tonya Bunch

Tonya Bunch

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I love using strength-based and mindfulness to help you learn that you have the coping skills to manage your struggles.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Hannah Thompson

Hannah Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi, I’m Hannah! Born and raised in North Carolina and proud graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where I earned my Master’s in Social Work in 2022 and in VA undergraduate degree in Psychology in 2018.

For the past four years, I’ve worked in community mental health and have spent nearly two years in private practice. I’ve supported teens and adults through crisis, addiction, suicide prevention, trauma, and life transitions and I genuinely care about helping people feel steady, understood, and empowered again.

My approach blends evidence-based therapies like CBT, trauma-focused work, EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, and somatic interventions. That means we don’t just talk about what’s hard we build practical tools, process what’s been weighing on you, and create real movement forward.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in compassion. I would truly be honored to walk alongside you in this season.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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Headway helps you manage obsessive-compulsive disorder with expert-guided support — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Durham

Finding the right OCD therapist in Durham starts with understanding the type of care that works best for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Some people with OCD explore structured therapeutic approaches such as exposure and response prevention (ERP) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and a qualified healthcare professional can help determine what may be appropriate. Not every therapist is trained in these methods, so looking for a provider who specializes in OCD rather than one who lists it alongside dozens of other concerns can make a meaningful difference. If medication management is also part of your care plan, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner can help.

Durham's location in the Research Triangle means access to a strong network of mental health providers, many with ties to leading academic and medical institutions. Whether you're near Duke University, downtown Durham, or closer to Chapel Hill or Raleigh, you can find OCD specialists who offer both in-person and virtual appointments. Consider what matters most to you — a provider's experience with specific OCD subtypes, their therapeutic style, or appointment availability — and read their bio before booking.

Therapy in the Durham area can be costly without coverage, but using in-network insurance is one of the most direct ways to reduce what you pay per session. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated costs before your first appointment, and many people pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find an OCD specialist who fits both your clinical needs and your budget.

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