OCD therapists in Columbus, Ohio OH
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The Empowering Space PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Helping You Regain Control from OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel overwhelming, with intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors disrupting daily life. At The Empowering Space, we provide evidence-based, compassionate support to help you break free from the cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsions so you can regain a sense of peace and control.
Using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques, we help you develop healthier coping strategies, challenge anxious thought patterns, and gradually reduce compulsive behaviors in a safe, supportive environment. Whether you struggle with contamination fears, checking rituals, intrusive thoughts, or perfectionism, we’re here to help you navigate the path to healing.
You are not your OCD—freedom and relief are possible. Let’s take the first step together.
7 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH Ohio (Online Only)
My Integrity Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW
Treatment for those with OCD for ages 13 and up.
31 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH Ohio (Online Only)
Darby Creek Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
We offer counseling and natural health based treatments for OCD and related issues.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Columbus, OH
Online in Columbus, OH Ohio
Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
We support clients in understanding and managing intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Therapy focuses on reducing anxiety, increasing control, and improving quality of life through practical strategies.
9 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH Ohio
Pamela Angel
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
I specialize in OCD because it is a highly misunderstood and often misdiagnosed condition that demands specialized, evidence-based care to treat effectively. While "talk therapy" can sometimes worsen symptoms, specialized Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold standard of care—provides tangible, life-changing results.
I am passionate about helping clients break the cycle of obsession and compulsion, shifting them from debilitating fear to confidence and freedom. My focus is on providing a safe, stigma-free space for individuals to tackle their hardest fears and regain control of their lives.
7 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH Ohio
Columbus is home to Ohio State University — one of the largest universities in the country — creating sustained demand for therapists specializing in academic pressure, young adult identity, and sports psychology. The city's position as Ohio's state capital and a growing tech and healthcare hub has accelerated demographic change, with therapists increasingly addressing burnout and adjustment among a fast-growing professional population. OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center provide major institutional mental health anchors for the region. Columbus also has one of the largest Somali communities in the United States, making culturally competent and multilingual therapists who specialize in refugee trauma and identity an important part of the local therapy landscape.
OCD therapists in Columbus, Ohio Statistics
OCD therapists in Columbus, Ohio average 16 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (55%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 27% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 25% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 25% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 46% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 39% | Women |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 19% | Jewish |