OCD treatment & therapy in Virginia
Specialized care designed to tread OCD
At Compass Behavioral Health, we recognize that OCD isn’t just anxiety. It’s a distinct condition that demands targeted expertise. Our dedicated team of OCD therapists, psychiatric providers, and counselors brings focused training in the specific techniques proven to interrupt the OCD cycle.
From persistent intrusive thoughts to time-consuming rituals, we understand how OCD can hijack your daily life. Our specialists partner with you to build a personalized roadmap toward freedom, using approaches backed by decades of clinical research.
OCD treatments we specialize in
Our OCD psychiatric providers and therapists have extensive experience across the full range of OCD subtypes, including:
- Contamination OCD
- Harm OCD
- Checking OCD
- Symmetry and ordering OCD
- Pure O (primarily obsessional OCD)
- Religious or moral scrupulosity OCD
- Relationship OCD
- OCD alongside ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other conditions
Proven OCD treatment methods
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP stands as the most effective therapy for OCD. Through carefully structured exercises, you’ll gradually confront triggering situations while resisting the pull to ritualize—rewiring your brain’s response and weakening OCD’s grip over time.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Our OCD counselors apply CBT strategies to help you recognize faulty thought patterns, reframe catastrophic thinking, and develop practical tools for managing intrusive thoughts when they arise.
Medication Management
When therapy alone isn’t enough, our OCD psychiatric providers can evaluate whether SSRIs or other medications might accelerate your progress. We carefully monitor dosing and side effects to find what works best for you.
One-on-One Therapy Sessions
Private sessions with a skilled OCD therapist give you dedicated time to address your specific obsessions and compulsions, practice new skills, and receive guidance tailored to your pace and progress.
Individualized treatment available, insurance accepted
Compass Behavioral Health accepts most major insurance plans. We recommend confirming your specific coverage before your first appointment, as plan details vary.
For individuals wishing to use insurance, we accept the following insurers: Aetna, Allied Benefit Systems, All Savers (UHC), Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Anthem, Cigna, Meritain, Nippon, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, Quest, Tricare, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Global, United Healthcare Shared Services, UHC Student Resources, UMR, Sentara.
A coordinated approach to OCD treatment
At Compass Behavioral Health, your OCD therapist and psychiatric providers work as a unified team—sharing insights, adjusting strategies, and ensuring every aspect of your treatment moves in the same direction.
Whether you connect with us online or in person, you’ll have access to therapy sessions, medication consultations, and continuous support structured around your goals and schedule.
Virginia's trusted OCD specialists
Our clinicians bring specialized training in OCD and anxiety disorders, combining clinical expertise with genuine understanding of what you’re facing. We’re here to collaborate with you, not just treat you.
Thad Garland
Medical Doctor
Psychiatrist with extensive experience in telepsychiatry and community-based mental health care across Virginia.
Gianna Kang
PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing collaborative, patient-centered care, thoughtfully integrating each individual’s experiences, goals and holistic perspective to develop personalized treatment plans.
Julia Cyr
PMHNP-BC
Julia Cyr is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has worked with children and adults in various outpatient, inpatient, and critical care settings throughout her career.
Jacqueline Dehnert
PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides collaborative, patient-centered psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults.
Luis Betancourt
Medical Doctor
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist providing high-quality care with expertise in the intersection of psychiatry & spirituality.
Maria Lorio
LPC, NCC
Maria is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy. She is dedicated to the wellness and well-being of her clients.
Michelle Wapnick
LPC, MA
Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor with clinical experience counseling individuals and groups. She specializes in working with young adults dealing with life transitions and individuals suffering with chronic illnesses.
Schedule time with your in-person or virtual OCD psychiatric practitioners
In-person treatment
Our practice proudly serves the state of Virginia. Visit us in person at our office in Falls Church.
Virtual OCD doctor
We offer telehealth appointments for patients who prefer treatment in the comfort of their own homes.
Visit Our Office In-Person
Compass Behavioral Health PLLC
7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 202S Falls Church, VA. 22043
Open 8AM – 6PM Monday-Friday
OCD Treatment FAQ
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard treatment for OCD, often combined with medication for optimal results.
OCD treatment typically includes specialized therapy like ERP or CBT, medication management when needed, and ongoing support to maintain progress.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) involves gradually facing OCD triggers while resisting compulsions, teaching your brain that anxiety will pass without rituals.
Yes—ERP therapy alone is highly effective for many people and can be combined with mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies.
Yes, our virtual OCD therapy services deliver the same quality care as in-person sessions from anywhere in Virginia.
Many patients notice meaningful progress within 12-16 ERP sessions, though timelines vary based on individual factors.
Our team regularly treats OCD alongside anxiety, depression, and ADHD with integrated treatment plans that address everything together.
Ready to break free from OCD?
You don’t have to keep living at the mercy of obsessions and compulsions. Let Compass help you find your way forward.