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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Kensington, MD

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Kensington, MD

Find OCD support in Kensington with 1,007 licensed therapists offering evidence-based treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention, CBT, and Cognitive Therapy. Our providers specialize in managing intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and obsessions through virtual or in-person sessions, with many offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Sharon Williams

Sharon Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach is rooted in Clinical Diplomacy - a balance of high-level evidence-based medicine and compassionate active listening.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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Karli Goodman

Karli Goodman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“She integrates evidence-based medication management with cognitive-behavioral and lifestyle approaches, always centering compassion and collaboration in her care.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Tania Alaby-Varma

Dr. Tania Alaby-Varma

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


PLEASE NOTE: Payment options are limited to Aetna insurance in FL, NY, MD, TX and Self-Pay in 42 States.

Dr. Tania is a Licensed Psychologist offering individual therapy for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, OCD, ADHD, phobias, trauma, perfectionism, burnout, depression, disordered eating, body image issues, relationship challenges, addictions, grief, and other experiences across the human condition.

Dr. Tania also offers couples therapy (Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2 certified), comprehensive ADD/ADHD evaluations, ESA letters, and formal documentation for academic accommodations and standardized testing.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michaelle Andre

Michaelle Andre

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in creating a safe, open space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mary Wilson

Mary Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My style is collaborative and flexible and I enjoy pulling in different techniques to create a tailored approach to each individual.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Taiwo Ajani

Dr. Taiwo Ajani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“She believes in a holistic approach to mental health which involves addressing your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health needs.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ifeyinwa Utoh-Ofodile

Ifeyinwa Utoh-Ofodile

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bowie, MD


“Ify is caring, compassionate, and self-motivated, she is committed to providing client-centered and quality individualized care to people with mental health concerns.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Vida Robb

Vida Robb

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Optimal care in my opinion is to form a partnership with each client in efforts to obtain trust, dignity and respect.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Henry Ibitokun

Henry Ibitokun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in using medication when appropriate, being conservative when possible, and constantly weighing benefits, side effects, and your personal goals.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lianna Bissell

Lianna Bissell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I strive to create a judgment-free environment- we were all meant to be different!- and really connect with clients.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sara Drudi

Sara Drudi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I provide a warm and welcoming environment. A judgement free zone. It's like I always say "you may not come smiling or in a good mood but I promise you will leave with a laugh and a smile."”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Glory Forbi

Dr. Glory Forbi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I work with people across the life span to help deal with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ETOH abuse, ADHD, Bipolar and more.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Lozoya

Daniel Lozoya

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, respectful, and human. My goal is to create a space where you do not have to perform, minimize your pain, or have everything figured out before asking for support.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keesha Holden-White

Keesha Holden-White

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Salisbury, MD


“My therapeutic approach is fluid and tailored to each individual—I believe there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to healing and growth.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Marianna Adams

Marianna Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Havre de Grace, MD


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and a Nationally Registered Paramedic. I am Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CCISM) and specialize in working with first responders and their families...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erica Gerring

Erica Gerring

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I am warm and empathetic, while at the same time being direct and challenge patients to see their full potential.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Komila Brennan

Dr. Komila Brennan

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


“Through Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and Child-Centered Play, I help kids process big emotions and build coping skills.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sherron Brown

Sherron Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Sherron creates a warm and collaborative therapeutic environment which allows the client to learn and showcase their strengths and abilities.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Yehudah Adler

Yehudah Adler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“He is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood, with the goal of promoting lasting mental wellness.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Carmen Larson

Carmen Larson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“As someone who has personally overcome trauma, I bring both compassion and real-world understanding to our work together.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mariam Carey

Mariam Carey

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Humans heal through relationships. Our wounds form in connection, and it's in connection that they're repaired. This is especially true for couples: the patterns that cause pain are often the same patterns that, with the right support, can become a source of deep healing and renewed closeness. Working together means creating a safe space to slow down, understand each other's underlying needs, feeling and sensitivities, and rebuild trust and connection from the ground up.

This process can be challenging and may surprise you, but it often leads to real growth, deeper intimacy, and lasting change that is ultimately liberating.

OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayode Oluwayomi

Kayode Oluwayomi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving clients in Texas, Maryland & New York. I work with diverse kinds of clients (Age 18 +) with different cultural backgrounds and mental health problems. I specialize in depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Insomnia, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, personality disorder and much more. I am a compassionate provider with a passion for patients with mental illness.

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

Lisa Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My clients are often navigating high stress, burnout, trauma, or life transitions—and they're ready for real support that actually works.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Foster

Kristen Foster

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your healing process.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Mariel Akinboye

Dr. Mariel Akinboye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


I am a doctorally prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and centered around patients' needs, goals, and lived experiences.

I provide care through a combination of comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy.

I am very dedicated, committed and passionate about mental health care. My goal is to renew minds, restore balance, helping my patients achieve achieve optimal health and well being. I love what I do and I care a lot about about my patients.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Fatoumata Niagado

Dr. Fatoumata Niagado

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“She completed a bachelor's degree with distinction (Summa Cum Laude) and a master's degree in psychiatric nursing, with years of experience working with the State of Maryland as a psychiatric nurse.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Deanna Nash

Deanna Nash

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I'm passionate about helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered in ways that honor their unique experiences.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ashika Dickerson

Ashika Dickerson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“With over 25 years of nursing experience, I'm passionate about helping people find balance, peace, and clarity.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Anita Ellebracht

Anita Ellebracht

Therapist

Virtual • Towson, MD


“I specialize in working with eating and body image concerns, along with the emotional and interpersonal issues that often accompany them.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Glenn Gorleski

Dr. Glenn Gorleski

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Havre de Grace, MD


“My approach is direct, open-minded, and yes, occasionally humorous... patients often tell me that simply feeling heard is itself part of the healing.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rita Chioma

Dr. Rita Chioma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Dr. Chioma is open-minded, listens attentively to her patients, and takes pleasure in the well-being of patient outcomes.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lisandra Lysaith

Lisandra Lysaith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“In our sessions, you can expect to understand your challenges more clearly, develop a treatment plan, helpful coping skills, and work towards feeling more stable and improving your overall well-being.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Bolaji Olugboja

Bolaji Olugboja

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Randallstown, MD


My name is Dr. Bolaji Olugboja, a trained psychiatric and family healthcare provider who believes in patient-centered care despite cultural diversities. I specialize in family care and mental health treatment. I am mostly referred to as Dr. B. I started my medical career as a registered nurse and worked in different capacities, as a nursing home nurse, various hospitals, a dialysis nurse, and an advocate for the proper health and well-being of diverse people requiring adequate healthcare.

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

Korede Falua

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I work primarily with adults experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, and psychotic disorders who are looking for clear, structured psychiatric care.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Fernando Sosa Santos

Fernando Sosa Santos

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Happiness and joy aren't fairytales. Let's figure out how you can experience them.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Abimbola Shadare

Abimbola Shadare

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I am dedicated to delivering culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and client-centered mental health care.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Yishen Braden

Dr. Yishen Braden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach emphasizes collaboration, empowering clients to achieve their mental health goals through evidence-based interventions and supportive counseling.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Arthur Chen

Dr. Arthur Chen

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


Hi, I'm Dr. Arthur Chen, a licensed psychologist in Boca Raton and a Clinical Director. My passion is helping you navigate challenges and build lasting well-being through evidence-based strategies, genuine empathy, and active collaboration.

I specialize in Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, eating disorder recovery, and substance abuse recovery. Our practice, where I'm Clinical Director, also handles severe issues like bipolar disorder and psychosis.

My style is active, empathetic, and results-oriented. I don't just listen; I provide direct feedback and insightful questions to deepen your self-awareness. I'll gently challenge you to explore new perspectives and identify patterns, always in a safe space. My core is unconditional positive regard and profound care, ensuring you feel safe and accepted, truly heard and understood.

My strength is equipping you with practical skills for daily life. I provide concrete tools to manage difficult emotions, improve communication, develop robust coping mechanisms, and cultivate emotional resilience. My commitment is tangible results: symptom reduction, sustainable recovery, deeper self-discovery, and ultimately, an improved quality of life. Whether you want to "figure things out" or enhance your mental fitness, I'm here to guide you.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Melissa Perlin

Melissa Perlin

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Olesea Beyer

Olesea Beyer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I bring over 11 years of clinical experience and a warm, inclusive, solution-focused approach to every patient I see.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with OCD located within 20 miles of Kensington, MD

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Kensington, MD
There are over 25 therapists in Kensington, MD accepting new patients.
25+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Depression
  • 100%OCD
  • 92%ADD/ADHD
  • 92%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 88%Cigna
  • 76%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • 76%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 60%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 8%Yoruba
  • 4%French
  • 4%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 88%Woman
  • 12%Man
License types
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  • 68%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 16%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy

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