Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Austin, TX

Are you struggling with anxiety, panic, worry, trauma, or intrusive thoughts? Do you find yourself avoiding situations, activities, or thoughts to manage anxiety? I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and trauma-related disorders. Using an empathetic and warm style, and evidence-based treatments including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposure with Response Prevention, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I can help you overcome your struggle with anxiety. Please feel free to call or email me at the Anxiety Treatment Center of Austin to see if my approach would be a good fit for you.

A developmental framework guides me in my work with children and adolescents. I take an integrative approach to therapy which allows me to tailor therapeutic services to the unique needs of each individual child and family. I specialize in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, generalized anxiety, school related anxiety, depression and disruptive behaviors.

OCD and Anxiety specialist. Are you feeling controlled by anxiety and OCD? Do you find yourself overwhelmed because you are immersed in spirals of overthinking, and struggling to quiet intrusive thoughts? Let's work together to limit obsessive thoughts and compulsive rumination and behaviors with evidenced based techniques designed to treat OCD and/or Generalized Anxiety. With a focus on cognitive strategies such as CBT and I-CBT, you'll obtain the skills needed to regain self-confidence and live peacefully. I assist adults, teens, and children with discovering effective strategies that offer relief.

Hi, I'm Sarah. Maybe you feel stuck right now. Maybe things feel hard and you're just not sure what to do. Maybe you've noticed unresolved feelings, or big feelings, coming back again and again. Maybe you feel stuck in a relationship, a season in your life, or your identity. Maybe it feels like things might always feel this way. Clients that I work with are curious about their experiences. Whether it's noticing past patterns, current feelings, or experimenting with doing something different, the clients that I see often want to understand more about themselves, to show up for themselves in ways they hope to be.

I specialize in utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people take active, specific steps to achieve their goals. CBT is an effective, scientifically-supported treatment that involves learning and implementing skills to achieve and maintain changes. Homework and goals are set collaboratively.

I enjoy helping those struggling with symptoms of OCD, anxiety, and related disorders live a more meaningful life. I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) an evidence-based treatment for OCD to give you freedom from distressing intrusive thoughts and compulsions. If you find yourself engaging in repetitive rituals, ruminating on unwanted thoughts, or getting stuck fixating on sensations, I think I can help. I also enjoy providing neurodivergent-affirming care to neurodivergent people who have co-occurring OCD or anxiety.

Racine Anxiety and OCD Practice is currently accepting new clients (updated 1/1/2024). Dr. Racine is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety and related conditions. She has expertise with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and habit-reversal therapy for the treatment of obsessive compulsive, panic, anxiety, and pediatric mental health conditions. Dr. Racine is co-author of the self-help guide: From Misery To Mastery: A Revolutionary New Treatment for Anxiety and Depression.

Bestselling author of “Dating Without Fear: Overcome Social Anxiety and Connect.” —— Overcome your anxiety disorder with focused, research-based treatment. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, and have trained as an Anxiety Specialist. I believe in actively treating anxiety using the latest research findings and clinical interventions, because frankly, I don't think listening and nodding is enough. My goal is to help you understand how your anxiety works, and take steps to face it and overcome it. My sessions are online and I offer a free initial phone or video consultation to see how I can help.

Have you been struggling with your relationship? Do you stay up late at night wishing things would change? Maybe you experienced a significant life event and are struggling to cope with the aftereffects. You have a desire to heal and connect to those around you but you don't know how. You want to be nurtured and understood. Relationships, trauma, anxiety, and depression can leave us feeling disconnected from the people we love. Let me help you feel connected again. If you are ready, book now by visiting my website.

I work with children, teens and young adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD, life transitions, identity, and LGBTQ+ issues. Clients often begin therapy with me in search of relief from OCD/anxiety, support managing the transition into college or adulthood, self-acceptance, a space to explore their identity, ways to create more meaningful relationships with others, or parenting support. I also work with parents to provide insight and teach skills that allow them to confidently support and respond to their child/teen struggling with OCD/anxiety. I am certified in and offer PCIT for children 7 and younger with behavioral challenges.

You’re looking for the right therapist to help. You’re overwhelmed and exhausted. The worries, what-ifs, and wonderings are just too much to handle. You’re sick of the tears, tantrums, and terrible nights. You wish this anxiety would just leave you alone. Sometimes you think that these fears are normal, but recently school is getting harder, friendships are falling apart, and life at home is so stressful you could cry. You want to find someone who can help you, your child, or your teen to gain the confidence and flexibility to get life back on track. You might even be wondering if a diagnosis such as ADHD, ASD, or OCD fits you.

There are many reasons people seek therapy. You are not alone. Are you feeling confused, overwhelmed, falling back into your old thoughts and behaviors? Are you exhausted from a history of dealing with anxiety and/or depression? Or are you concerned for a loved one that may be going through something like this and you are affected but not quite sure how to address what's happening?

Perhaps you are coming to therapy wanting to “feel better,” and have gotten stuck in the understandable patterns of trying to get rid of different distressing symptoms. And yet, as most of us who have repeatedly tried and eventually realized, these internal experiences are not easily controlled. Thus, I view therapy as actually “getting better at feeling”—whatever those internal experiences may be—in service of working through and disentangling from them. In changing your relationship with these internal experiences, as well as adjusting your responses to them, you can break out of the cycles that are no longer working for you.

Alicia Kruger, LPC has almost 20 years of experience specializing in providing Evidence Based Treatments for OCD, Anxiety Disorders and Body Focused Disorders. She is passionate about delivering education, treatment and therapy tools to those experiencing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD), Specific Phobias, Seperation Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Selective Mutism, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder(GAD), Ruminations, Health Anxiety , Hair Pulling Habits and Skin Picking and effects they can have on self esteem, relationships, occupation, education and overall fulfillment in life.

It is a privilege to get to work with individuals seeking to create change in their lives. Deciding to start therapy is a courageous step; I’m glad you're here. A number of things bring people to therapy. You may be feeling stuck in some way. Perhaps you’ve recently experienced a major life transition, loss, or unexpected stressor. Maybe you are simply feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings and unsure how to move forward. I am passionate about meeting you where you are and working together to help you be your best, most whole self.

My clinical and research expertise includes the range of anxiety and stress-related disorders, especially PTSD, OCD, panic, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate, caring, and fundamentally science-based. I have extensive training and experience working with clients and their families across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and Veterans. I am also well-versed in delivering several gold-standard CBT and exposure-based treatments. I view meaningful connections and delivering evidence-based treatments as the most important factors that drive therapeutic change.

Experiencing anxiety can feel overwhelming and you may find yourself avoiding people, places and things in an attempt to manage your symptoms. You may find that your world is getting smaller and smaller and may feel like you are in a constant cycle of anxiety and a mix of other painful emotions. I would like to help you change your relationship with anxiety. Through collaboration, you can learn skills to help you face and manage your anxiety symptoms, so that you can go after the life that you want.

Anxiety protects you from harm and motivates you to succeed. Anxiety is problematic, however, when it becomes out of proportion to the situation and interferes with your life. Often the strategies you use to cope with your anxiety--such as avoidance--make it worse. The treatment that we provide is geared toward interrupting this vicious cycle by helping you gradually face your fears and build your confidence in a collaborative and supportive environment. We utilize a flexible cognitive-behavioral approach which incorporates mindfulness, cognitive techniques, and exposure-based interventions.

Dr. Ashton offers over 20 years of experience in treating the full spectrum of anxiety disorders, mild to severe. These include: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder with and without Agoraphobia, Emetophobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Specific Phobias such as fear of flying, needle and medical phobias, and paruresis (bashful bladder). She utilizes Exposure based therapy and exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) techniques & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).