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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Cincinnati, OH

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Cincinnati, OH

Manage OCD symptoms in Cincinnati with evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and SSRI medication support. Headway offers providers available within two weeks, free intake calls, and sessions as low as $0 with insurance coverage.

Ashley Nerusu

Ashley Nerusu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“I'm deeply committed to creating a safe haven—a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where healing can unfold at your own pace.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stephanie Rabatin

Stephanie Rabatin

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I use a positive solution-focused approach and cognitive-behavioral techniques to support children during counseling sessions.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Ludwick

Amanda Ludwick

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Hi There!

I am Amanda and I have been a practicing Therapist since 2016. I have a wide range of experience including: Treatment Resistant Depression and Anxiety, PTSD, and Grief and Loss.

I am warm, patient, and direct. I want to help you make the most of life and develop faith in yourself to overcome life challenges and turn them for good.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joy Childs

Joy Childs

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is person-centered and collaborative, meaning I work with you to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can process your thoughts and emotions.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jordyn Hollenbeck

Jordyn Hollenbeck

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I approach each client with the philosophy that you have expertise in you, and I have expertise in the field of mental health.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Kessler

Michelle Kessler

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy consists of reminding clients they are in a "no judgement zone." Everyone has a unique past and my job is to help clients be the best version of themselves.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kayla Johnson

Kayla Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Welcome to Divergent Therapy Solutions! I'm Kayla and am here to support your therapy journey.

Most of my experience has been in a school setting for a community mental health agency. I've also worked with students in grades K-12 at a trauma informed alt ed. program.

My work in private practice began after the pandemic started and I found myself searching for ways to help people access therapy. I serve clients of all ages and backgrounds.

I am an identified LGBTQ+ provider and am Neurodivergent.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jane Miller

Jane Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“It is such a gift to be trusted by clients and it is an honor as we work together with a sense of safety and as a catalyst for change, growth and transformation.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Rabourn

Amanda Rabourn

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I offer nearly four years of trauma-informed counseling experience, with a background in both community mental health and residential psychiatric care.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Waldroop

Paul Waldroop

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My professional intent is to lead my clients on an intellectually stimulating, psychologically and socially restorative counseling journey.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erin Flora

Erin Flora

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I am an empathetic and kind person who is interested in helping you work through a new struggle or get a better handle on day-to-day life.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Relationship issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Daniel Barnett

Daniel Barnett

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my job is to walk alongside you, not ahead of you.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Chordas

Elizabeth Chordas

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is an open-minded and collaborative approach. I will lead with kindness, empathy, and a listening ear...”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emma Altomonte

Emma Altomonte

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, OH


“I strive to help my clients grow into the versions of themselves they desire, and to release the things that are no longer serving them.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meghan Ritter

Meghan Ritter

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I balance structured skill-building with genuine conversation, and I tailor each session to what you need most.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Reeves

Megan Reeves

Therapist

Virtual • Cleveland, OH


“My relationship with therapy has had a profoundly positive influence on my life and the goal in my practice is to instill those same benefits in you.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Karaine Eziolisa

Karaine Eziolisa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Canton, OH


“My approach to care is compassionate, patient-centered, and culturally aware. I believe in meeting clients where they are...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olivia Shagla

Olivia Shagla

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe therapy is never one size fits all approach and will always be open to explore what works for my clients, I also include humor when needed.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Izzy Rowlands

Izzy Rowlands

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hubbard, OH


I offer a warm, safe space to talk through what you’re facing and learn skills that actually make a difference. I work with kids, teens, and adults coping with trauma, anxiety, and stress. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ-affirming, and I tailor therapy to fit your goals and pace.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Samuel Selekman

Samuel Selekman

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is strength based, joining clients in terms of understanding their presenting issues, but also utilizing their past preferred experiences and resources to overcome those presenting issues which are dominating their lives and...”
OCD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chance Parker-Ray

Chance Parker-Ray

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I integrate mindfulness with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients develop a deeper awareness of their thoughts and feelings while also working to challenge and change unwanted patterns.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Vargo

Lisa Vargo

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I specialize in women's life challenges and trauma, including anxiety, depression, grief, post-divorce transitions...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Holly Smith

Holly Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Columbus, OH


“I can help you build the skills not only to feel better, but to create the long term changes for the life you want.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Casey Day

Casey Day

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My clients tell me that I am easy to talk to, build rapport quickly, make them think, and help them feel safe.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Uraina Domon

Uraina Domon

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Uraina, is a LCSW, with 10+ yrs or experience. She is a therapist who Is compassionate and understanding, who meets the clients where they are. Enjoys helping clients to feel empowered to find their own true potential. She has the understanding that each client's needs are unique to their own situations. She specializes in CBT, TFCBT, Trauma, MI, Mindfulness, Attachment Disorders, LGBT communities, Grief, Substance Use, Boundary Setting, Relationships Issues and more.

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sandy Kurka

Sandy Kurka

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe therapy is a place where you can talk about anything you need to discuss or even "dump the whole bucket out".”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bianca Griffin

Bianca Griffin

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My style is warm, direct, and nonjudgmental. I work to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward the goals they want for themselves.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Smith

Amy Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Athens, OH


I’ve been in the field for 20 years. I’m a mother of three and a wife.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Darren Burgin

Darren Burgin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


Hi, I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and I believe mental health care works best when you feel comfortable, respected, and truly listened to. I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, mood disorders, and other emotional challenges through thoughtful medication management and supportive care.

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Samuel Eshleman Latimer

Samuel Eshleman Latimer

Psychologist

Virtual • Cincinnati, OH


“My clients have said that they gain a lot of wisdom from working collaboratively with me. They also tend to say that they really felt like I showed up authentically and invested in their lives in a helpful way.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Nye

Laura Nye

Therapist

Virtual • Middletown, OH


“I believe healing occurs when clients feel safe, seen, and empowered to reclaim their sense of self...”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Benjamin Rubin

Benjamin Rubin

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive related disorders, trauma related disorders and personality disorders.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christopher Settel

Christopher Settel

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I have over 25 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in behavioral health. I work from a solution-focused perspective and use a variety of techniques to engage clients.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Timia Delprete-brown

Timia Delprete-brown

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My commitment is to provide compassionate and holistic support to help individuals on their path to better emotional health...”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Thomas Gigliotti

Thomas Gigliotti

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is blending positive psychology and evidenced based therapies to focus on building strengths and challenging cognitive belief structures to create healthier blueprints for optimal living.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Carroll

Michelle Carroll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Youngstown, OH


I help adolescents, adults, couples, and families move beyond patterns that keep them stuck. Using EMDR, CBT, and DBT, I focus on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and creating lasting change. I approach therapy with a clear understanding of how past experiences can shape current patterns, while helping clients build practical tools to improve daily functioning. My background in crisis work allows me to provide steady, effective support even in high-stress situations.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ebony Peak

Ebony Peak

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


As a native Cincinnatian, proud graduate of the University of Cincinnati and an illustrious member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., I embody the values of service.

My journey in the field began with impactful experiences at St. Joseph Orphanage-Altercrest. This foundational training instilled the importance of addressing complex issues with empathy, understanding, and a holistic approach.

I'm experienced in diverse settings, and offer effective support and counseling.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Judith Garncarek

Judith Garncarek

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I support and guide Clients in their quest to release old patterns of behaviors that they recognize as no longer serving them.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Perkins

Michelle Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Most importantly I believe as a therapist you have to meet the client where they are, assist them in setting realistic goals and work with them providing education, empathy and support.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Shannon Powell

Dr. Shannon Powell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


( I currently only provide medication management no individual therapy)

I am a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. My background spans primary care, urgent care, and mental health, allowing me to approach each client with a comprehensive understanding of both physical and emotional well-being.

I specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, ADHD, and mood disorders. My practice focuses on providing evidence-based medication management paired with supportive, collaborative care. I believe in meeting clients where they are, empowering them through education, and tailoring treatment plans to their unique needs, preferences, and goals.

My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and holistic. I value building strong therapeutic relationships and creating a safe space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported.

If you’re looking for compassionate, thorough, and personalized care, I’m here to help you take the next step in your mental health journey.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 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 Cincinnati

Finding the right OCD therapist in Cincinnati starts with looking for a provider who has specific experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Exposure and response prevention (ERP), a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is one approach a qualified mental health professional may consider as part of OCD care. Some people also benefit from working with a psychiatrist for medication management alongside therapy. Knowing what type of care you're looking for — whether that's therapy, medication management, or both — can help you narrow your search.

Cincinnati has a range of mental health providers, from large treatment centers in Mason and West Chester to independent practitioners across Hamilton County. When comparing providers, look for details about their training, the types of OCD they have experience with, and whether they offer virtual or in-person sessions. Reading a provider's bio before booking can give you a sense of their approach and help you decide if they're a good match.

OCD therapy in Cincinnati can be expensive without insurance. Using in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay per session, and many patients pay as low as $0 with their plan. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated costs before your first appointment. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find an OCD specialist who fits your needs and your budget.

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