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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Fort Lauderdale, FL


Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Fort Lauderdale, FL
OCD therapy in Fort Lauderdale is accessible through Headway's platform, featuring providers skilled in addressing checking behaviors, contamination fears, harm-related worries, and ritualistic patterns. Get started with a free consultation and flexible scheduling options.
I'm Astrid, a dedicated nurse practitioner with over 18 years of healthcare experience, including over 7 years in mental health, presently welcoming clients in FLORIDA and COLORADO.
I believe everyone deserves care that respects their entire being and honors the uniqueness of their life story.
My mission is to create a supportive and healing environment where mental health is approached holistically in a safe and judgment-free environment.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals, especially women across the lifespan, from puberty and postpartum to perimenopause and beyond, as they navigate challenges, reclaim their power, and thrive.
Dual board-certified PMHNP & FNP with 25 years of nursing experience in women's health and obstetrics. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, insomnia, and perinatal mental health — offering medication management and CBT therapy. You'll feel heard, understood, and clear on what's been driving how you feel.
Hi! A little about me, I’ve been practicing psychotherapy for over 18 years working with kids, teens and adults, I also speak Spanish and have a master's degree in psychology. Are repetitive, worrying thoughts occupying your mind making it hard to sleep or to breathe? Maybe you're feeling lost, having to start over in a different place? Do you often feel down? Or is your child grappling with fears, nightmares, or anger? Through our work together, I believe you’ll find your answers and relief
Elizabeth Lerner received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Communications and Sociology from the University of Miami in 1993 and earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Florida International University in 1995. She became licensed in 1998 and is a qualified supervisor for those seeking Florida licensure.
I have over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy across a wide range of settings, including acute and non-acute mental health, residential treatment, and outpatient care. Throughout my career, I've worked with adults, adolescents, individuals, and couples facing everything from everyday life stressors to more complex emotional and psychological challenges.
While I work with a broad range of concerns, I have particular interests in relationship counseling using the Gottman Method, chronic pain utilizing Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), addiction, borderline personality disorder using DBT, and anxiety-related disorders. I also frequently help clients navigate life transitions, relationship difficulties, parenting, work stress, panic, and general emotional well-being.
One thing that deeply shapes my work is a genuine curiosity about the human condition. I believe every person's story makes sense when we take the time to understand it. Rather than viewing people through the lens of a diagnosis alone, I strive to understand the experiences, relationships, beliefs, and circumstances that have shaped who they are. I see therapy as a collaborative process of exploration, insight, and meaningful change.
About our therapists who can help with OCD located within 20 miles of Fort Lauderdale, FL



- 100%Anxiety
- 100%OCD
- 97%Depression
- 89%PTSD
- 87%Stress management

- 100%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 78%Ascension
- 59%Oscar

- 97%English
- 38%Spanish
- 8%Haitian Creole
- 8%Portuguese
- 5%French

- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only

- 77%Woman
- 23%Man

- 47%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 23%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 9%Licensed Psychologist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 97%Individual therapy
- 35%Family therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
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Factors to Consider When Choosing an OCD Therapist in Fort Lauderdale
Searching for OCD therapists in Fort Lauderdale starts with finding someone trained in exposure and response prevention therapy, often called ERP. ERP is a common therapy approach for obsessive-compulsive disorder, and not all therapists are trained in it. If you’re looking for support with intrusive thoughts, checking behaviors, contamination fears, or rituals, read therapist bios for direct mentions of OCD experience, ERP training, and related approaches that fit your needs.
Fort Lauderdale has a range of mental health care options across Broward County and the broader South Florida area. Your best fit may depend on practical details, including appointment times, office location, virtual availability, and whether the therapist is accepting new clients. For OCD care, it helps to look beyond a therapist who lists OCD as a specialty and check whether their profile describes specific ERP training or structured work with obsessions and compulsions. A free phone consultation can also help you learn how a therapist approaches care before booking a first session.
Therapy in Fort Lauderdale can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you begin. Headway helps you search for a therapist in Fort Lauderdale, FL who matches your preferences, offers in-person or virtual care, and accepts a wide range of insurance plans, so you can review bios, compare availability, and book directly when you’re ready.
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