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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Iowa

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Iowa

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Jan Diehl

Jan Diehl

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I balance insight with actionable tools, so you're not just talking about your experiences—you're learning strategies you can use in your daily life to build confidence, strengthen self-worth, communicate more effectively, and trust yourself more...”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anna Shudzeka

Anna Shudzeka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Cedar Rapids, IA


As a PMHNP-BC, I offer medication management and therapy sessions via Telehealth Mon-Fri 0900- 19:00.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth McCoy

Elizabeth McCoy

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My clients often say I bring warmth, directness, and a touch of humor to our sessions, like a trusted sister with the tools to help you thrive.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Michael Valdez

Michael Valdez

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“The environment I create is warm and non-judgemental. I don't allow guilt or shame to own you or the conversation.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stacy Murphy

Stacy Murphy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Knoxville, IA


“I believe deeply in creating a safe, non‐judgmental space where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their care.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Michaela Beaver

Dr. Michaela Beaver

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Spirit Lake, IA


“I provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and use shared decision-making to develop personalized treatment plans that reflect each individual's unique needs.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brit Sweet

Brit Sweet

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore life's challenges, connect with your strengths, and work toward meaningful change.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jennifer Griffith

Jennifer Griffith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“You are not just a diagnosis; you are a unique individual whose mental, physical, and social health all impact your overall well-being.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittney Cabral

Brittney Cabral

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


Hi, I'm Brittney, and I'm excited to support you on your journey to better mental health! I'm board certified as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I primarily focus on OCD, anxiety, and depression. I am no longer accepting new ADHD clients. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can work together to help you thrive. I look forward to meeting you!

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. N. Nicole Richardson

Dr. N. Nicole Richardson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in working together with my patients to reach their health goals for mental wellness and vitality.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kimberly Langdon

Kimberly Langdon

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I'm warm, but I'm also direct. I'll ask honest questions and offer honest feedback, because I don't think you came to therapy to hear only comfortable things.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Emmanuel Okoroafor

Dr. Emmanuel Okoroafor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“Emmanuel uses his knowledge and experience to help clients ease into recovery from mental health disorders.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Moses Oluga

Moses Oluga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“Mental health is just as vital as physical health, and you deserve care that treats the whole person - not just the symptoms.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brianna Harmon-Moore

Brianna Harmon-Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“When you leave a session, expect to feel heard, affirmed, and have a clear plan for your next steps.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anita Green

Anita Green

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy should not only help you understand what you're going through, but also give you practical tools to make meaningful changes in your life.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Cynthia Okojie

Cynthia Okojie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, we deliver excellent, evidence-based, compassionate care to adult patients.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Andrea Hansen

Andrea Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I think everyone deserves a space to feel comfortable and validated and I hope to always provide this with my clients.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Stanley Okeyemi

Stanley Okeyemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


I am Stanley Okeyemi, the founder of Brighter Light Behavioral Health Services. I am currently licensed as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in Texas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Nebraska, Virginia and New York. I have been working in the mental health industry for 16 years, but licensed as a PMHNP for four years, with a vast amount of experience and affiliations with over 40 hospitals/clinics combined across the USA

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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 10 insurance carriers
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
Dr. Elizabeth Hickman

Dr. Elizabeth Hickman

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to provide a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to create meaningful and lasting change.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ann Marie Buchanan, Dnp

Dr. Ann Marie Buchanan, Dnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“Dr. Buchanan strives to meet each client's needs through empathetic communication and personalized evidence-based care.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robbie Petsche

Robbie Petsche

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Working with clients, I want to have a collaborative relationship where they can feel heard, independent, empowered and become their own agent of change and growth. I want clients to feel safe, confidential, objective and challenged. I have worked in a variety of settings creating vast opportunities. I view myself as a lifelong learner and want to have that outlook to support, encourage and challenge others to strive for their own progress.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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
Jonathan Carr

Jonathan Carr

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Listening with curiosity, humility, warmth, and a creative openness is part of what you will experience in my care.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Stratton

Jennifer Stratton

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have worked in the mental health field for 20 years, working with all ages and stages of development.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Oliver Gutierrez

Oliver Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I blend compassion with practical, real-world tools so you leave each session feeling not just heard, but genuinely equipped.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brian Stella

Brian Stella

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Hi, I'm Brian. I specialize in helping with men's issues, anxiety, depression and relationships. I have experience working with individuals within the LGBTIQA+ community, Military/Veterans, and those who follow non-secular spiritual paths.

Life is a journey with many unexpected setbacks, life challenges and experiences. I am here to help you manage your journey. My practice is dedicated to providing quality mental health care to help people achieve goals or master skills aimed toward improving their quality of life. I've been practicing for 22 years.

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Steven Meek

Dr. Steven Meek

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Iowa


“During the initial visit you can expect a reassuring experience knowing that your evaluation and treatment are based in a full perspective, straight forward logic, non-judgmental safe process.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Regina Lassabe

Regina Lassabe

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore what's beneath the surface while also learning practical tools that create real, lasting change.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Frances Savage

Frances Savage

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy should feel safe, supportive, and genuinely helpful—not intimidating or disconnected.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Terri Graves

Terri Graves

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


I am strongly committed to supporting my clients on their journey toward healing and personal growth. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep respect for each person's individual process.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Amber Siegel

Dr. Amber Siegel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


Amber J Siegel, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. With a focus on holistic and patient-centered treatment, Amber works collaboratively to promote emotional well-being and resilience through psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle support.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
David Bova

David Bova

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe that the journey starts with where the client is and that there is no such thing as slow progress.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amy Iannitelli

Amy Iannitelli

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I specialize in working with concerns including social anxiety, panic disorders, PTSD, body image issues, women's concerns, parenting challenges, and young adult experiences.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tara Huber

Tara Huber

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can be honest, move at your own pace, and learn practical tools to help in everyday life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Wendy Durant

Wendy Durant

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Hi, I’m Wendy Durant-Nelson, LPC-S, PhD, N.D. New Orleans is home, and for more than 20 years I’ve had the privilege of helping adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My counseling style blends evidence-based care with the warmth, authenticity, and genuine connection that the South is known for; you’ll find a space where you can show up exactly as you are and feel truly heard. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship concerns, depression, and women’s issues, using practical, compassionate approaches tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for growth, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey. ⚜️💜💚💛

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Don Henderson

Don Henderson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


As a licensed therapist serving clients in Iowa, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges with compassion and understanding. My approach centers on helping people heal from trauma, manage grief, and build resilience through personalized, faith-informed counseling. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, including veterans, young adults, and individuals facing significant life transitions. My therapeutic practice focuses on addressing issues like social anxiety, self-esteem, communication challenges, and personal growth. Drawing from a trauma-informed and holistic perspective, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and rediscover their inner strength. Whether you're struggling with workplace stress, relationship dynamics, or personal healing, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance. My practice welcomes individuals seeking a compassionate, conservative approach to mental health support, with a particular sensitivity to Christian perspectives and values. Together, we can work towards meaningful personal transformation and emotional well-being. I am a parent of 4 adult children. As a therapist, it is my honor to help my clients achieve their life goals and get to a calmer and more peaceful place. These past four years, I have completed thousands of live sessions with clients from all walks of life, careers, ages, financial status., and backgrounds. You will find our sessions productive, respectful, non-judgmental, interactive, supportive, creative, and informative. My rule is to listen to understand not to reply. You will feel heard and understood.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christine Ewald

Christine Ewald

Therapist

Virtual • La Porte City, IA


“I believe that we all have a need to feel truly heard and understood in a safe and supportive space.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chelesia Burkes-Brown

Chelesia Burkes-Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


******Our office will reach out to schedule an appointment with you once you request a consultation. We provide appointments and not consults with providers.

Chelsia Burkes-Brown is a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has over eleven years of nursing experience in various settings, including inpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan. She is committed to providing both competent and compassionate care to her clients.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with OCD in Iowa

Number of therapists serving Iowa
There are over 147 therapists in Iowa 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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