OCD Therapist in Houston
Evidence-based OCD treatment for lasting relief
"I can't stop these intrusive thoughts."
Your thoughts and behaviors might feel out of control, and you're terrified it's only going to get worse. You might be experiencing something like this:
- Counting, repeating phrases, praying, or trying to "cancel out" bad thoughts, leaving you exhausted and unable to focus on anything else
- Washing your hands over and over even if they're cracked or bleeding because you can't shake the feeling of contamination
- Avoiding doing things or being around people you love for fear that your intrusive thoughts about hurting others or yourself will actually come true.
- Getting into stressful disagreements with your loved ones because of your need for symmetry or the overwhelming need for things to feel "just right"
You might be losing sleep, straining relationships, or struggling at work or school because of your symptoms. And that's terrifying.
You might worry that you're "going crazy" or that there's something fundamentally wrong with you. The shame and isolation of dealing with these thoughts and behaviors alone can be overwhelming.
But here's the truth: You're not crazy, and you're not alone. What you're experiencing has a name — Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) — and it's more common than you might think.
With the right help, it is possible to regain control and find relief from these distressing symptoms.
Get matched with a therapist who specializes in treating OCD
We're here to listen and support you. But when OCD disrupts your life, you need more than just talk — you need effective, specialized treatment.
Even though OCD is much more common than people think, it can take on average 14 years to receive the correct diagnosis, and even longer to get the right kind of treatment. That’s because many mental health providers and physicians who are not OCD specialists just don’t have enough experience identifying or treating OCD.
That's why our OCD therapy in Houston prioritizes:
Matching you with a specialist
Our therapists have received advanced training in treating OCD and have over 25 years combined experience. We know what works.
Evidence-based treatments
Our OCD treatment approaches (Exposure and Response Prevention, ACT, and CBT) are studied and proven to work.
Compassion
We truly understand how OCD holds a sufferer and their family hostage and we approach each unique individual with the compassion necessary to build trust and effective change.
Ready to take control of your OCD?
Take the first step: Fill out our brief questionnaire below, and we'll match you with the right specialist for your specific needs.
OCD symptoms that may feel familiar
Everyone’s OCD symptoms are different and complex — but these are just a few we see most often. If your OCD is manifesting differently, that’s okay and nothing to feel shame about.
- Health anxiety that goes beyond normal concern, leading to constant body checking, hyperawareness, or avoidance of medical information
- Checking behaviors (locks, appliances, etc.) that you can't stop, even when you "know" you've already checked
- Washing hands until they're raw, or using elaborate rituals to ensure safety
- Experiencing unwanted violent, sexual, or blasphemous thoughts that cause intense distress
- Relationship OCD, constantly doubting your feelings or your partner's feelings
- Worrying you've hit someone while driving, despite no evidence, leading to retracing routes.
- Religious or moral obsessions that cause guilt and anxiety.
- Relationship OCD, constantly doubting your feelings or your partner's feelings.
- Magical thinking or superstitious behaviors that you feel compelled to do
- And many, many more
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See your OCD therapist in-person in Houston or online in 42 states
For in-person sessions, our warm Houston office is located at 4306 Yoakum Boulevard, Suite 510. If you prefer to do your sessions online, you do not have to live in Houston or in Texas, as our psychologists are PsyPact Certified, which means we can provide telehealth services in most states.
Get started by filling out our short “get to know you” form below, and then you’ll be matched with a therapist in Houston or beyond.