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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Raleigh, NC

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh residents struggling with OCD rituals, handwashing compulsions, or intrusive thoughts can connect with 782 providers offering Cognitive Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Get started with a free consultation and find flexible care options tailored to your needs.

Dr. Angela Capuano-Fant

Dr. Angela Capuano-Fant

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use a holistic approach to help you explore your strengths and the things that prevent you from living your best life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Courtney Watford

Courtney Watford

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel safe being yourself, exploring challenges, and building tools for real change.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Maggie Jenkins

Maggie Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and practical, helping you understand what you're experiencing, build useful skills, and feel more confident moving forward.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Beth Chippendale-Katona

Beth Chippendale-Katona

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring authenticity, humor, and compassion into our work together while creating a space where you can openly explore challenges without fear of judgment.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. KC Uwakwe

Dr. KC Uwakwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“I am dedicated to holistic care by fostering trust through active listening, open communication, and empathy.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kathryn Price

Kathryn Price

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi! My name is Kathryn Price, and I specialize in working with clients that have experienced trauma, and disordered eating habits and/or negative body image. I also have experience in working with a variety of mental health disorders and substance use. I graduated with my Masters degree in Clinical Counseling, with an emphasis in Addictions in 2018 from East Carolina University, and have over 8 years of education and counseling experience in a variety of professional settings.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Peters

Allison Peters

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, with an emphasis on creating a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
John Magee

John Magee

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I believe that most people have the answers within themselves to work through their own problems - my role is to help you unlock that inner wisdom. I have experience helping people who are struggling with anxiety and depression, or who are numbing out through substance use. My clients are often working through life transitions and other challenging situations, such as relationship issues, grief, or chronic pain. Perhaps you have not been handling your emotions very well. You may even feel hopeless, or unsure how to articulate what you are feeling. Therapy is a collaborative journey to a more healthy state of mind.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Irene Essien-Akpan

Irene Essien-Akpan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“My clients, after their first session with me, will know that I heard them and understand their struggles, and that I am willing to walk with them at their own pace.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Okafor

Crystal Okafor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is for patients to leave feeling relief and assurance they have a partner to walk through this journey with.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Heather Pruitt

Heather Pruitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Burlington, NC


“I integrate tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Eman Al-Aswadi

Eman Al-Aswadi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Angel Mayes

Angel Mayes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I want a session to feel like a productive conversation that feels open, engaging, and thought provoking.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lauren Melchione

Lauren Melchione

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when you feel understood and supported in taking steps toward living the life you desire.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Kirkpatrick

Sarah Kirkpatrick

Therapist

Virtual • Biltmore Forest, NC


“I love expressive techniques, such as using art and creativity to "say" the things that words sometimes don't do justice.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Glory Gilbert

Glory Gilbert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I create a very warm, non-judgmental environment. I make it a point to listen to all requests/needs.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng

Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My counseling approach will help clients attain self-realization, set and accomplish goals, and elicit self-efficacy.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Janae Fulton

Janae Fulton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy should be a place where you feel understood while also gaining practical tools to create meaningful change.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Wohl

Jessica Wohl

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that meaningful therapy begins with creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sara Mitchell

Sara Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“I am a person centered counselor and my highest priority is to understand and connect with the person I am working with.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sarah Davidson

Sarah Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“I tailor my sessions to meet your individual needs. I value the therapeutic relationship as it plays a significant role in your treatment and progress/success in sessions.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amelia Lower

Amelia Lower

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have extensive experience working in Evidence-Based Practices including Functional Family Therapy, Multisystemic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Hardy

Anna Hardy

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a therapist with experience supporting military service members, veterans, their families, first-generation immigrant children, and individuals navigating anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and trauma.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tierra Burns

Tierra Burns

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Specializing in high-performing individuals, I support elite minds navigating anxiety, depression, racial trauma, burnout, and the overwhelming demands of visibility, constant performing, and identity transitions.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stanley Okeyemi

Stanley Okeyemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


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
Pamela Ritchie

Pamela Ritchie

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have a warm demeanor and create trusting relationships in an open, judgment-free, inclusive environment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annmarie Worcester

Annmarie Worcester

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My theoretical orientation is very person centered providing encouragement and fostering empowerment while teaching mindfulness through reality based and CBT therapy techniques.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelly Sink

Kelly Sink

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winston-Salem, NC


“My goal as a therapist is to offer a judgement free, safe environment that fosters the healing process.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tomha Mcmillan

Tomha Mcmillan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have a passion for working with military families. I love working with those who feel like outsiders and the exception.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sakina Alston

Sakina Alston

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Mooresville, NC


“I'm focused on helping individuals age 13-85 with exploring how and why their mental health is impacting and preventing true progress in their lives.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarabeth Verhaeghe

Sarabeth Verhaeghe

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is client-centered and based on the belief that each person has the potential to access the transformative powers of healing within themselves and to live fully.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kimberly Parker

Kimberly Parker

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in meeting people where they are, helping them build resilience, break cycles, and move toward lasting change with grace and practical strategies.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Kristian Lane

Kristian Lane

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that building a strong therapeutic alliance is essential—one that is grounded in trust, collaboration, and a deep respect for each client's strengths and personal goals.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Michael Dolan

Michael Dolan

Therapist

Virtual • Brevard, NC


“I successfully work with clients suffering a spectrum of debilitating mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keith Casey

Keith Casey

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


I am a licensed clinical social worker who graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters in Social Work. Throughout my 12+ year career I have worked with a variety of people and have really found my skill set to be working with people dealing with OCD, depression, and anxiety. I like to incorporate elements of CBT, DBT, and mindfulness into my work.

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandi Harding

Brandi Harding

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I believe therapy should be a safe space where you can be your authentic self without judgment. As the Founder and Lead Therapist of Healing Holistically, I take pride in creating a warm, compassionate environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. I believe in treating the person as a whole by recognizing the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. I’m here to meet you where you are, help you navigate life’s challenges, and support you in becoming the healthiest and most fulfilled version of yourself.

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheri Moroe

Sheri Moroe

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I see counseling as a walk between two people, a time to discuss the ups and downs of life. I am person centered; solution focused and draw from a wide range of CBT mindfulness and Accelerated Resolution Therapy techniques that will help my clients find their own unique path in life.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosaline During

Rosaline During

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Wake Forest, NC


“I am passionate about helping individuals regain balance, clarity and confidence as they take control of their mental health.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lem Scott, Dnp, Pmhnp

Lem Scott, Dnp, Pmhnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“My style is collaborative, deeply empathetic, and flexible, ensuring that our work together is always tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pete Cianci

Pete Cianci

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strongly believe in using evidence-based practices to help people feel better as quickly as possible.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with OCD located within 20 miles of Raleigh, NC

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Raleigh, NC
There are over 30 therapists in Raleigh, NC accepting new patients.
30+
Average years in practice
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6 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%OCD
  • 97%Depression
  • 87%PTSD
  • 80%Panic disorders
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 60%Oxford
  • 60%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 3%Hindi
  • 3%Igbo
  • 3%Spanish
  • 3%Urdu
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 17%Man
License types
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  • 60%Nurse Practitioner
  • 27%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 10%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 93%Individual therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 27%Family therapy
  • 20%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 Raleigh

Searching for OCD therapists in Raleigh starts with finding someone trained in obsessive-compulsive disorder care, not just general anxiety support. OCD can involve intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, reassurance seeking, avoidance, and distress tied to specific fears or routines. Exposure and response prevention, often called ERP, is one therapy approach some clinicians use when supporting people living with OCD, and not all therapists are trained in it. As you compare therapists, look for bios that specifically mention ERP, OCD, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, anxiety, or related concerns.

Raleigh has a strong mental health care community, but the right fit still depends on practical details. Some people prefer an in-person office near downtown, North Hills, or other parts of the Triangle, while others choose virtual appointments for more schedule flexibility. When reviewing OCD therapists, look closely at whether they list ERP training, how they describe their work with OCD, and whether they offer appointment times that fit your calendar. A therapist who lists OCD as an area of familiarity may have different training than one who clearly describes ERP experience, so reading profiles before booking can help you make a more informed choice.

Therapy in Raleigh can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you find OCD therapists who are accepting new patients, review their specialties and availability, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can compare bios, check fit, and book directly when you’re ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.