Traditional, open-ended talk therapy (somtimes referred to as person-centered therapy) is a wonderful and powerful tool for many individuals. However, when it comes to anxiety, simply talking about one’s issues or exploring their origins often does little to reduce their symptoms. Therapists who focus specifically on OCD and anxiety have been trained in specific techniques that have been developed specifically for these disorders and have been proven to be effective through robust scientific research. Click here to learn more.

Think of anxiety as a cough - lots of different conditions can cause it, and just because you have a cough may not mean you have a serious issue that needs treatment. Generally speaking, folks with OCD are anxious because of unwanted, distressing thoughts, and they engage in repeated behaviors called compulsions. For individuals experiencing anxiety that disrupts their life in a significant way but aren’t struggling with compulsions or obsessive thoughts, a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), specific phobia, social anxiety, or panic disorder might be a better fit.

My base rate is $90. I offer all clients a sliding scale that is based on income. Many of my clients qualify for a significantly reduced rate under this sliding scale.

Reach out via the contact form for more information on my sliding scale.

As a PLPC, I do not accept insurance. Paying out of pocket for therapy offers some advantages. Insurance-based care requires a mental health diagnosis to be documented in your medical record, and insurance companies (not you or your therapist) determine how many sessions are covered and what kind of treatments they will pay for. Paying privately removes those constraints. Treatment frequency, duration, and approach are determined by your clinical needs rather than your insurer.

Getting started is simple. Reach out through the contact form. I’ll answer any questions you may have. We can also set up a free 15-minute consultation.

Yes. I offer both Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) for OCD, and can serve clients in-person at my office in Lake Charles, as well as throughout Louisiana via telehealth. To learn more about ERP, click here.

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Intrusive thoughts are a highly distressing symptom for many individuals with OCD. Both of the treatments I offer (ERP and I-CBT) target intrusive thoughts and help individuals overcome the distress that they cause.

Yes, many of the clients I see for OCD have symptoms related to their faith and/or spirituality. ERP and I-CBT are both effective treatments for this sub-type of OCD. Click here to learn more about Religious OCD.

Yes! Relationship OCD (ROCD) can be tricky to navigate, but ERP and I-CBT are both effective treatments that can be tailored to address the symptoms of ROCD. To learn more about Relationship OCD (ROCD), click here.