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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Sterling, VA


Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Sterling, VA
Sterling residents struggling with OCD can access compassionate care through Headway's network of 959 providers trained in exposure-based treatments and cognitive restructuring. Whether you're managing contamination fears, checking behaviors, or handwashing rituals, find the right fit with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage options.
I use a variety of therapy models based on our assessment of your needs along with your goals. I am here to help guide you through your journey and provide tools and education to improve your quality of life.
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As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I am passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and other mood or stress-related conditions. In addition to these focus areas, I also support clients dealing with trauma, grief, panic disorders, OCD, relationship and family issues, maternal mental health, and cultural or identity-related stressors.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, I value inclusivity and cultural understanding in my work. My goal is to make clients feel truly seen, heard, and supported as they take steps toward emotional well-being and resilience.
Hi, I’m Hayley Johnson, MSN, PMHNP-BC. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of experience in nursing, including medical, rehabilitation, home health, and behavioral health settings.
I work with adolescents and adults (ages 12+) experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and stress-related conditions. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who feel overwhelmed internally, struggle with focus or emotional regulation, or feel stuck despite trying to manage things on their own.
My background in both medical and psychiatric care allows me to take a comprehensive approach. I consider the full picture, including medical history, lifestyle factors, and when appropriate, possible contributors such as thyroid imbalance, vitamin deficiencies, or hormonal changes.
I am committed to providing thoughtful, structured, and evidence-based psychiatric medication management in a way that feels collaborative and respectful.
I am a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with several years of experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in a wide range of treatment areas including depression, anxiety, autism, oppositional defiant disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I have worked in several different settings and enjoy providing care through telehealth, which offers access to quality care when it is needed.
I specialize in treating obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders, including complex OCD subtypes like HOCD, POCD, SO-OCD, and ROCD. I am a college professor in addition to having a private practice. I have trained hundreds of doctoral candidates in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and OCD.
I work with adults, teens, and college students experiencing panic attacks, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, and intrusive thoughts. I also treat related concerns like tics, insomnia, and anxiety related to tinnitus.
In addition to my clinical focus on OCD and anxiety, I frequently work with men at every stage of life on issues related to identity, career, and relationships. I have years of experience working with college students and with LGB people and their families.
Nurse for 15 years :) experience in Labor and Delivery, primary care, management, mental health, inpatient adolescent mental health,
Psychiatric NP for 1.5 years
Officer in the Navy Nurse Corps Reserves
I have a range of experience working within higher levels of care and Asian mental health community settings with a focus on mood and anxiety disorders, identity-based challenges, academic and career-based stressors, and overall challenges around life transitions.
About our therapists who can help with OCD in Sterling, VA



- 100%OCD
- 100%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 88%PTSD
- 87%Stress management

- 98%Aetna
- 91%Cigna
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 45%Providence Health Plan

- 99%English
- 4%Spanish
- 2%French
- 1%Igbo
- 1%Hindi

- 89%Online only
- 11%In-person or online

- 81%Woman
- 18%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 34%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 27%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Psychologist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 98%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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