OCD therapists in Portsmouth Heights, Virginia VA
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OCD
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Our recommended therapists help clients manage intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and anxiety while developing healthy coping strategies. We work with each individual to improve daily functioning, reduce stress, and build confidence in managing symptoms.
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6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portsmouth Heights, VA
Online in Portsmouth Heights, VA Virginia
OCD
Alton Wampler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
From an Internal Family Systems perspective, obsessive-compulsive symptoms are often understood as protective parts that use intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors to prevent feared harm or reduce anxiety. These parts are typically attempting to protect more vulnerable exiled parts that carry fear, uncertainty, or a need for control and safety. Therapy focuses on helping clients access Self to build a compassionate relationship with these parts, allowing the system to reduce reliance on compulsions as underlying fears are addressed.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portsmouth Heights, VA
Online in Portsmouth Heights, VA Virginia
OCD
Dr. Allison Williams
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I provide virtual services for those who feel like they are constantly battling the uncontrollable thoughts and compulsions of OCD. I am trained to provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and related disorders (ex. hoarding), and I also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
10 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth Heights, VA Virginia (Online Only)
OCD
David B. Shaw, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
In my treatment for OCD, I provide a specialized approach centered on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard for breaking the cycle of intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. I work closely with you to identify your triggers and develop structured exercises that help you face fears without relying on compulsions, gradually reducing their power over your life. By combining this with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I empower you to reframe your relationship with uncertainty and regain the freedom to focus on what truly matters.
40 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth Heights, VA Virginia (Online Only)
OCD
Dr. Linda G. Ritchie, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Certified Hypnotherapist
If you’re struggling with OCD, you may feel trapped in a cycle of intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that are difficult to control. You might recognize that the thoughts don’t make sense, yet still feel driven to check, repeat, or mentally review things to reduce anxiety. Over time, this can become exhausting, time-consuming, and frustrating—especially when it feels like the harder you try to stop, the stronger the urges become.
I help clients understand and change the patterns that keep OCD going. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we work to identify the thought patterns and behaviors that reinforce the cycle. I incorporate structured strategies to help you gradually reduce compulsions and tolerate uncertainty, while using clinical hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping), and NLP to address the underlying anxiety and automatic responses. I also integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you relate differently to intrusive thoughts—so they have less power over your behavior and your day-to-day life.
What’s often missing isn’t awareness—you likely already know the thoughts are irrational or excessive. What’s missing is a structured way to break the cycle of obsession and compulsion without increasing anxiety in the process. Without that, OCD tends to maintain itself, even when you’re highly motivated to change.
The fact that you’re here suggests you’re ready to approach this differently. If you’re willing to learn a new way of responding, I can help you reduce compulsions, manage intrusive thoughts more effectively, and regain a sense of control over your time, your mind, and your life.
27 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth Heights, VA Virginia
OCD therapists in Portsmouth Heights, Virginia Statistics
OCD therapists in Portsmouth Heights, Virginia average 16 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (51%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (40%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 41% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 29% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 28% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 46% | Senior |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 44% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Christian |