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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Norfolk, VA
Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Norfolk, VA
Norfolk residents managing OCD can access specialized treatment including Cognitive Therapy, SSRI medication management, and exposure-based interventions. Headway's network of 1,060 providers offers flexible scheduling with sessions as soon as next day, helping you address checking behaviors and contamination fears.
Taking the first step toward better mental health is a sign of strength. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and related conditions. My approach is collaborative, personalized, and focused on helping you feel your best through medication management, supportive therapy, and practical strategies for lasting wellness.
⭐Rita Ososanya, DNP, PMHNP‐BC, is a board‐certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than twenty years of nursing experience and six years dedicated to advanced psychiatric practice. She specializes in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic formulation, and evidence‐based medication management for adults with complex mental health needs, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma‐related conditions, psychotic disorders, ADHD, and substance use disorders. Her DNP training strengthened her leadership, clinical decision‐making, and commitment to measurement‐based, patient‐centered care. Rita is known for her calm, empathetic communication style and her ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams to support safe, individualized, and trauma‐informed treatment.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 23 years of clinical experience and an approved supervisor to counseling residents. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Psychology in 2002 and a Master’s degree in Community/Clinical Psychology from Norfolk State University in 2005. Before going into private practice, I spent several years working in community services supporting client mental health journeys. I currently work with adults, families, and adolescents. My specialty includes treating culturally diverse patients, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions/adjustment, sexual abuse, anger management, and serious mental illness.
In supporting a new client, we will begin at the client's point of readiness. We will address the client's mental health needs/symptoms with CBT, mindfulness certifications/other required clinical skills.
Life is hitting you hard right now and maybe you're stuck, feel alone, struggle accomplishing tasks, struggle with the way your mind works, or you feel like there's not much meaning in your life. I am Michael Sheffield and alongside obtaining Master's degree, I have been working with people for 4 years. My life and training lead me towards these challenges, my listed treatment areas, as well as self-judgement, relationship stress, pessimism, anger, life building, workaholism, & chronic pain.
For more than twenty years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside adolescents, adults, and couples during some of the most difficult and meaningful seasons of their lives. I believe that sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the darkness in front of us. My role is to listen without judgement while helping you find your way toward the light again.
About our therapists who can help with OCD in Norfolk, VA
- 100%OCD
- 100%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 87%PTSD
- 98%Aetna
- 90%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 44%United Healthcare
- 99%English
- 5%Spanish
- 2%French
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Igbo
- 86%Online only
- 14%In-person or online
- 80%Woman
- 20%Man
- 34%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 28%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Psychologist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 98%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
- 16%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 Norfolk
Finding OCD therapists in Norfolk starts with looking for care that matches the way obsessive-compulsive disorder is typically supported. Many people search for help with intrusive thoughts, checking behaviors, contamination concerns, or repetitive rituals. Exposure and response prevention, often called ERP, is one approach some therapists use to support people with OCD, and not all therapists have training in it. As you compare options, look for an OCD therapist in Norfolk, VA who lists ERP therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy for OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder therapy in their profile.
Norfolk has a mix of local therapy offices and virtual options, which can help you find care that fits your schedule and location. If nearby appointments are limited or your schedule varies, virtual OCD counseling in Norfolk can expand your choices while keeping care accessible from home. When reviewing therapists, look beyond a general OCD specialty. A therapist who lists exposure and response prevention in Norfolk, ERP training, or specific experience with compulsions and intrusive thoughts may be a more relevant fit than someone who lists OCD as one of many areas of familiarity.
OCD treatment in Norfolk can be a significant expense 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 find therapists who are accepting new patients, review their bios, confirm whether your plan is accepted, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book, making it easier to compare options and choose a therapist for OCD in Norfolk when you’re ready.
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