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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Charlottesville, VA
Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville residents seeking OCD treatment can connect with 958 providers trained in proven modalities like Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, and ACT. Headway offers free consultations, affordable copays, and sessions available as soon as next day to help you address rituals and obsessive patterns.
Dr. Ifeoma (Ify) Elebo is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. My approach is to empower the individual through a holistic problem-solving process. My focus areas include Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Substance abuse.
My name is Rachel, and I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I received my associates degree in nursing from Blue Ridge Community College, and I received my bachelors and masters degrees in nursing from James Madison University. I received a post graduate certificate in psych mental health from Shenandoah University, and I am currently enrolled in classes to obtain my doctor of nursing practice degree from James Madison University. I have worked as a registered nurse in state psychiatric facilities since 2018, and I became a nurse practitioner in 2025.
Assisting all people to discover their maximum potential and overcome barriers to their emotional, psychological and spiritual well being is my life's work. My approach is informed by a non-judgmental challenge to self and the environment that in unlocking potential no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, or economic background.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in VA and obtained my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. I believe that working collaboratively with the client and building an authentic rapport is critical to the counseling relationship. I want to provide an empathetic and warm space that allows an individual to slow down and name the heartaches, pain, and difficulty they are experiencing. My desire is each individual will find therapy as a soft landing spot to be seen and known.
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Factors to Consider When Choosing an OCD Therapist in Charlottesville, VA
Finding OCD therapists in Charlottesville starts with knowing which type of care to look for. Exposure and response prevention, or ERP, is one therapy approach some clinicians use to support people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and not all therapists are trained in it. If you’re looking for support with obsessions, compulsions, intrusive thoughts, rituals, or anxiety that shows up alongside OCD, review therapist profiles for specific mentions of ERP, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, or OCD-focused care.
Charlottesville is a smaller market, so the number of local therapists with specific OCD and ERP training may be more limited than in larger cities. Virtual appointments can expand your options while still letting you search for therapists licensed in Virginia. As you compare therapists, look beyond whether OCD appears in a specialty list. Read each bio for details about ERP training, appointment availability, session structure, and whether a free phone consultation is offered, since those details can help you find a stronger practical and clinical fit.
Therapy in Charlottesville can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for OCD therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, check your estimated out-of-pocket cost, and book directly when you’re ready.
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