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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Akron, OH

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Akron, OH

Managing OCD in Akron is easier with Headway's network of compassionate providers specializing in contamination fears, handwashing rituals, and harm-related obsessions. Access virtual or in-person care with flexible scheduling, free intake consultations, and many plans offering sessions as low as $0 with insurance.

Kendall Blumenthal

Kendall Blumenthal

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I have experience working with clients in the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, eating disorders, trauma, and substance using a variety of approaches to support you.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Samuel Eshleman Latimer

Samuel Eshleman Latimer

Psychologist

Virtual • Cincinnati, OH


“My clients have said that they gain a lot of wisdom from working collaboratively with me. They also tend to say that they really felt like I showed up authentically and invested in their lives in a helpful way.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esther Friedman

Esther Friedman

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I bring extensive experience in treating individuals facing adjustment challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, psychosis, and substance use disorders.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lance Griffin

Lance Griffin

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“For the last ten years, I have made it my mission to assist those who struggle with their mental health.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Boldon

Kate Boldon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“I am incredibly passionate about helping clients to become the best version of themselves and living their life free of mental health burdens.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michelle Gary

Michelle Gary

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Using a warm, collaborative approach and evidence-based treatments including EMDR, I help clients process painful experiences, build self-awareness, and create lasting change.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Christopher Settel

Christopher Settel

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I have over 25 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in behavioral health. I work from a solution-focused perspective and use a variety of techniques to engage clients.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bethany Hafle

Bethany Hafle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Cleveland, OH


Back-to-school ADHD & adolescent anxiety visits — evening appointments available! If you've cycled through medications that didn't work, been put on prescriptions that never quite fit, or felt handed a pill for every symptom without anyone explaining why — you're not a difficult case. You're a patient who hasn't been fully heard yet.

I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with additional certification in telebehavioral health, and I do things differently: I take the time to get the complete picture before making any decision. My career — from flight nursing to inpatient behavioral health — taught me to stay calm and thorough with the most complex cases. I treat mental and physical health together,

grounded in evidence-based care, and I make sure you understand your options — medications, nutrition, sleep, movement — so you can make real choices about your own care.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sherryl Lindsey

Sherryl Lindsey

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I work with you to achieve your personal goals. This includes self-empowerment and feeling in control of your life.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yajaira Hernandez Colon

Yajaira Hernandez Colon

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe that my clients are the center of the relationship, and I want they to have a safe space to process and express their current stressors.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Demoni Ramey

Demoni Ramey

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their vulnerabilities and address the stigmas surrounding therapy.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 20 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Andrietta Barnett

Dr. Andrietta Barnett

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Canton, OH


“I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment, which is why I take the time to truly listen, understand your concerns, and partner with you to develop a plan that supports your overall well-being.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zaide Noel

Zaide Noel

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I have the gift of presence. I provide a safe space for all of my clients to show up as their authentic selves, free of any judgment.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Bell

Dr. Michael Bell

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Ohio


Michael Bell's journey to psychiatry was a vast and aw-inspiring as the Florida skies of his youth, where he watched space shuttles carve paths to the stars. Initially set on a course toward surgey, a path forged by his experiences as a U.S. Army medic, a chance encounter with a poem by Emily Dickson - "The Brain" - is wider than the sky" - ignited a new passion, but within the intricate, infinite universe of the human mind. This became his new frontier.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Benjamin Rubin

Benjamin Rubin

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive related disorders, trauma related disorders and personality disorders.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gemini Wright

Gemini Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and holistic. I believe healing involves caring for the whole person—mind, body, and emotional well-being.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Angela Sowers

Angela Sowers

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I've been a mental health counselor for over 22 years and I love connecting with others and helping along the journey.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicholas Gordo Ciapala

Nicholas Gordo Ciapala

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My career in mental health began in 2019 while working with youth in a Juvenile Detention Facility. The pull to help others led me back to school to become a therapist, and I have been trained in EMDR in order to focus on trauma in treatment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Janette Cauthen

Janette Cauthen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


I partner with individuals ages 12 and older who are navigating major life transitions or struggling with anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. My practice brings together the best of talk therapy, thoughtful medication management, and restorative lifestyle support to help you find balance and lasting relief. Together, we will look at the whole picture of your health in a comfortable, convenient virtual space. Now accepting insurance and self-pay clients.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Jackson-Chapman

Heather Jackson-Chapman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Carrollton, OH


“I'm a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with clarity, resilience, and self‐compassion.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dakota Goldsberry

Dakota Goldsberry

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My goal is to provide a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted from the moment you walk through the door.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hannibal Awungnjia

Hannibal Awungnjia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“I take a whole person approach to mental health, weaving together therapy and medication management when both can help.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Kenneth Washington

Dr. Kenneth Washington

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Cincinnati, OH


I am a clinical psychologist based in Cincinnati. I work with all ages and marital couples. My specialty areas consist of addiction, couples therapy, depression, anxiety, anxiety to mention a few. I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Cincinnati. My client population is a mixture of all ages, marital couples, and professional athletes,

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Kessler

Michelle Kessler

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy consists of reminding clients they are in a "no judgement zone." Everyone has a unique past and my job is to help clients be the best version of themselves.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katie Kissel

Katie Kissel

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I use a client-centered, strengths-based approach, often utilizing feminist therapy as it explores how societal factors influence functioning...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sharon Alati

Sharon Alati

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I use an eclectic but effective combination of approaches which can be adjusted to what is best for you and your specific issues.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ify Agudosi

Ify Agudosi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Westerville, OH


“I listen carefully, take your concerns seriously, and create a treatment plan that is realistic, evidenced-based, and tailored to your life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Caitlin Martin

Caitlin Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Hi, I’m Caitlin! I offer flexible scheduling (evenings & weekends) and affordable Christian virtual counseling for children-adults. I’m also working toward EMDR certification. I’m glad you’re here! Reaching out for support takes courage, and you’ve already taken an important first step.

I am a dual-credentialed Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and an Independent Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) for over 8 years. I have experience working with children and teens (along with supporting parents), young adults, people with disabilities, and women.

I believe in caring for the whole person through mind, body, and spirit. I also offer Christian counseling upon request, allowing faith and the Holy Spirit to guide our time together.

It would be an honor to walk alongside you. Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to go through it alone.

Warmly, Caitlin :)

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Virginia Haines

Virginia Haines

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I'm a down-to-earth clinical therapist who believes that healing happens through connection, clarity, and compassionate support.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ashleigh Talerico

Dr. Ashleigh Talerico

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“My years in the mental health field have shown me how much treatment can change someone's life, and that experience drives everything I do.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

I'm originally from New York City I've had personal and professional relationships with all cultures I believe for a therapist to help a client he must use love

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carole Bower

Carole Bower

Therapist

Virtual • Lebanon, OH


I earned a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Cincinnati after working in Children's Protective Services and Juvenile Court facilities. I have years of experience helping children, youth and families connect and function in more healthy ways. I see adults and couples as well, and strive to facilitate healing of hearts and marriages.

I have personal and professional experience in foster parenting and adoption. One of my special areas of interest is the effects of nutrition and exercise on mental health. I have utilized Equine-assisted Psychotherapy for twenty years as a specialty.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sean Ogletree

Sean Ogletree

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe that therapy is not about becoming a different person—it's about becoming more fully yourself.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Keith Brown

Dr. Keith Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I firmly believe in a true partnership with clients and work hard at establishing a strong rapport for communication and an safe and secure working relationship.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kaylee Hively

Kaylee Hively

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I'm a therapist who believes in being genuine, approachable, and honest. I'll support you, but I also won't simply tell you what you want to hear.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Teneisha Craighead

Teneisha Craighead

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Elyria, OH


“My approach to providing care as a psychiatric provider is holistic and patient-centered. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and empathy...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Angelica Hanon

Angelica Hanon

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is gentle, creative, and person-centered, often integrating faith-based support when desired.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Finkelshteyn

Sarah Finkelshteyn

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“You know yourself best, and I'm here to help you discover how to reach your own destination, viewing therapy as a collaborative process.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shannon Clark

Shannon Clark

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


I"m a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related symptoms, OCD, panic, and other mental health concerns. I also have an interest in women's mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum, and the emotional and psychiatric changes that can occur during perimenopause and menopause.

OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sandy Kurka

Sandy Kurka

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe therapy is a place where you can talk about anything you need to discuss or even "dump the whole bucket out".”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with OCD in Akron, OH

Number of therapists serving Akron, OH
There are over 656 therapists in Akron, OH accepting new patients.
656+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%OCD
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 90%PTSD
  • 88%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 56%The Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 2%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 82%Online only
  • 18%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 78%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 37%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 22%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 19%Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • 10%Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor
  • 5%Advanced Practice Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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