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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA

Managing OCD in Des Moines doesn't have to be overwhelming. Headway offers acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and SSRI medication management from 143 compassionate providers available virtually or in-person, helping you work through intrusive thoughts and response rituals.

Nicole Williams

Nicole Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in partnering with my patients to develop individualized treatment plans that address their unique needs, goals, and circumstances.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Nadine Smith

Nadine Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“With over 25 years of diverse experience in the healthcare field, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your best self with empathy and expertise.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Earlene Angell

Earlene Angell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Farley, IA


“I believe mental health care should be personal, collaborative, and focused on the whole person—not just a diagnosis or a list of symptoms.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Palmer

Matthew Palmer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach centers on creating a compassionate, supportive environment where you feel safe and understood.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ijeoma Ononenyi

Ijeoma Ononenyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


Compassionate Medication Treatment Provider for Youths, Adults, & LGBTQ+

I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in helping individuals heal from mental health challenges. I partner with my clients to develop plans of care that address their specific needs & goals. I work with a wide range of simple & complex mental health conditions which include but are not limited to substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, nightmare disorder, insomnia, ADHD, OCD, etc.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amber Sherman

Amber Sherman

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My style is warm, conversational, and collaborative. I want therapy to feel approachable and grounded...”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ann DeYoung

Ann DeYoung

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am passionate about working with my clients to promote self-reflection, develop self-compassion and clarity, improve relationships, and achieve a balanced life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Groves

Nicole Groves

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My practice also serves as an affirming, nonjudgmental haven for individuals who often feel misunderstood in traditional clinical settings, including the LGBTQ+, polyamorous, and kink/BDSM communities.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anita Green

Anita Green

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is individualized, designed to meet your unique needs and focus on what matters most to you.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Jessica McGinn

Jessica McGinn

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I use a adaptive style of therapy with those i work with... the techniques and approaches I use depends on the individual I am working with and what their individual needs are.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tokunbo Akinleye

Tokunbo Akinleye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide an open, non-judgmental, compassionate, and warm environment. I want each and every patient to know their concerns are being addressed.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Natalie Purnell

Natalie Purnell

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am committed to fostering positive change and growth in the lives of those I have the pleasure to support in the pursuit of living their best life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sierra Rozmenoski

Sierra Rozmenoski

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in warmth, acceptance and a solution-focused approach. I have an extensive background in skills coaching such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Dix

Heather Dix

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I strive to create a warm and safe space with a listening ear to validate what you've been going through.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tara Ostromencki

Tara Ostromencki

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach to mental health care is a combination of traditional psychiatry and integrative health practices...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lisa Broussard

Lisa Broussard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • McGregor, IA


“Sessions focus on exploring what matters most to you, building on your strengths, and developing tools to create steady, lasting change that feels realistic and sustainable in daily life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Teresa Arnold

Teresa Arnold

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My nursing background is in critical care, and I transitioned into psychiatry due to my experience with vulnerable mentally ill populations...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Gingles

Paula Gingles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in meeting each client where they are, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their mental health needs.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Aaron Neumann

Aaron Neumann

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is compassionate and practical, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your strengths and build tools for the life you want.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Randall Soland

Randall Soland

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have been a counselor for 46 years. I am comfortable with and good with all kinds of of issues excluding only the eating disorders.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Direct, Empowering, Energetic, Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aminata Wane

Aminata Wane

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services across the lifespan.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruth Mburu

Ruth Mburu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in a holistic approach to providing care and use a combination of medication management and talk therapy.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Jennifer Pipitone

Dr. Jennifer Pipitone

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in putting humanity back into healthcare... they need warmth, compassion, and care that truly prioritizes their well-being.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with OCD in Des Moines, IA

Number of therapists serving Des Moines, IA
There are over 147 therapists in Des Moines, IA accepting new patients.
147+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%OCD
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 98%Depression
  • 94%PTSD
  • 85%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 97%Cigna
  • 95%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 48%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • 41%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 2%Yoruba
  • 1%Swahili
How they see their clients
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  • 97%Online only
  • 3%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 24%Man
License types
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  • 45%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 25%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 23%Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 1%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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Headway helps you manage obsessive-compulsive disorder with expert-guided support — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an OCD Therapist in Des Moines

Finding OCD therapists in Des Moines starts with looking for training that matches obsessive-compulsive disorder care. OCD can involve intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, reassurance seeking, avoidance, and anxiety. Exposure and response prevention, often called ERP, is one therapy approach some clinicians use when supporting people with OCD, and not all therapists are trained in it. As you compare therapists, look for ERP, cognitive behavioral therapy, or OCD listed directly in their bios, along with experience supporting people with anxiety or related concerns.

Des Moines has a range of local therapy options, and virtual care can expand your search beyond nearby offices while keeping access practical. Some therapists may list OCD as an area of familiarity, while others describe specific ERP training or experience with anxiety and OCD care. That difference can matter when you are choosing a fit. Review each therapist’s profile for approach, appointment availability, whether they are accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation before booking.

Therapy in Des Moines can be a significant investment without insurance, and using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for OCD therapists who match your preferences and offer in-person or virtual appointments, and you can check whether they accept your insurance on Headway. You can enter your insurance details to see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book, then review bios and schedule directly when you’re ready.

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