OCD therapists in Traverse City, MI
Browse OCD therapists in Traverse City, Michigan. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Josh Murray- Hopeful Minds
Psychologist, MA, LLP
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition in which you have frequent unwanted thoughts and sensations (obsessions) that cause you to perform repetitive behaviors (compulsions). The repetitive behaviors can significantly interfere with social interactions and performing daily tasks.
OCD is usually a life-long (chronic) condition, but symptoms can come and go over time.
Everyone experiences obsessions and compulsions at some point. For example, it’s common to occasionally double-check the stove or the locks. People also often use the phrases “obsessing” and “obsessed” very casually in everyday conversations. But OCD is more extreme. It can take up hours of a person’s day. It gets in the way of normal life and activities. Obsessions in OCD are unwanted, and people with OCD don’t enjoy performing compulsive behaviors.
The most common treatment plan for OCD involves psychotherapy (talk therapy) and medication.
If this treatment doesn’t help your OCD symptoms and your symptoms are severe, your provider may recommend transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
5 Years Experience
Online in Traverse City, MI
Melissa Jermann
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel like an endless cycle of intrusive thoughts, images, urges, and compulsive behaviors that consume your time, energy, and peace of mind. At my practice, we specialize in treating OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD. While also incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) skills. Together, we’ll work to break the OCD cycle, face your fears in a supportive and structured way, and help you reclaim control over your life. Whether you’re navigating contamination fears, checking behaviors, taboo intrusive thoughts, or other OCD challenges, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
9 Years Experience
Online in Traverse City, MI
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
OCD is not really an issue if you know how to deal with it. I have been helping my clients with this issue administering hypnotherapies and Dicit hypnotherapy. My clients with this disorder are getting resilient in no time. Now that they can live in peace with no intrusive thoughts.
Hypnotherapy is generally considered a complementary tool, rather than a primary cure, for OCD, designed to reduce anxiety and assist in managing symptoms. It can help patients, as described by Psychology Today, by inducing deep relaxation, reducing fear, and aiding in shifting focus away from obsessions.
10 Years Experience
Online in Traverse City, MI
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Being restricted by intense worries about oneself and others can lead people into rigid routines that function to alleviate the intensity of their inner tensions, if only for a short time. People who are unable to break out from these patterns can become self-critical and lose a sense of hope that can be debilitating. It is important to remind ourselves in these instances that things can improve and that sometimes it may only take the effort to reach out for help.
17 Years Experience
Online in Traverse City, MI
Monica S. Scarborough, CCHt.
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist CCHt, C.L.C, C.S.C., ORDM, Author
Our services to help you overcome OCD and live a more fulfilling life. We use hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and exposure and response prevention to help you identify and challenge your intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. We also help you cope with stress, anxiety, and trauma that may trigger or worsen your OCD symptoms. Our goal is to help you regain control of your mind and actions, and to enjoy the things that matter to you.
4 Years Experience
Online in Traverse City, MI (Online Only)
OCD therapists in Traverse City, MI Statistics
OCD therapists in Traverse City, MI average 16 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (58%), and Behavioral Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 41% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 27% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 26% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 26% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Teen |
| 47% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 47% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Christian |