OCD Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA

Mr. Nash uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the recommended approach for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder treatment.

If you have diagnosed obsessive compulsive disorder that's actively disrupting your life, make sure you find a specialist to work with. If you have a specialist, or your tendencies are more mild (i.e. not an active threat to your health and well-being), let's talk. Somatic Experiencing has the potential to help you track with the physical aspect of a compulsion, that is, instead of thinking about what the urge is, you feel what the urge feels like. It's hard to believe it till you experience it, but once you can find the physical aspect of a compulsion and learn to track it with some curiosity, it has the potential to change more quickly than addressing the specifics of the compulsion itself. Again, this isn't a treatment for an OCD diagnosis, but it can be a great supplement to treatment, helping you feel safer and more settled in your body as you navigate this.

My techniques cover OCD, learn what is the root cause and relax in yourself.

Dealing with OCD can be overwhelming . It can feel as if your thoughts are out of your control and are causing intense stress or even distress. Fortunately, there is a new method to effectively deal with out of control OCD thoughts. It is based on the emerging scientific research that shows the "neuroplasticity" of the brain. This means that the neural networks, the thinking patterns, of the brain are not "written in stone" and can be changed. There are specific protocols to change these neural networks and calm the OCD thoughts through the neurophysiological, mind/body technique called Brainspotting. I am trained in this method and would be happy to help you with it.

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders are an area I have specialized in for many years. I relate to the challenges clients face as many of the difficulties are ones I have faced myself over a lifetime. Symptoms from tics to intrusive, non-stop thoughts to compulsive acts are familiar. There are proven ways for us to quiet these challenges and I am ready to assist. Depending on the severity and disturbance you are experiencing I may recommend in concert with therapy you consider a psychiatric evaluation to consider whether a medical doctor determines if medication management is indicated as this would be outside my scope.

Baton Rouge is home to Louisiana State University and serves as Louisiana's state capital, creating a therapy community shaped by student mental health demand, the pressures of government and healthcare careers, and the particular stressors of a Deep South city navigating racial and economic inequity. The city's African American community — which comprises roughly half the population — drives strong demand for culturally affirming therapists who work with racial trauma, community resilience, and the psychological weight of systemic inequity. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Ochsner Health provide institutional mental health resources, while LSU's psychology programs supply clinical training to the local community. Baton Rouge's location in a high-flood-risk region means climate-related anxiety and disaster recovery are recurring themes that local therapists address alongside individual concerns.

Gender ID

	54%	Male
	38%	Female
	8%	Gender Fluid

Session Type

	64%	In Person and Online
	36%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

55%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
27%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
27%	Behavioral Therapy
27%	Hypnotherapy
27%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
27%	Somatic Therapy
18%	Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Ages Served

91%	Adult
45%	Teen
36%	Senior
36%	Young Adult
27%	Children

Client Focus

45%	LGBTQ+
36%	Men
27%	Jewish
27%	Military / Veterans
27%	Women

OCD therapists in Baton Rouge, LA

Mr. Foley L. Nash

Aaron Kapin

Kaya Marklund - New Morning Therapy

Elinor Nygren Szapiro

John Burkin