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.
Does my insurance cover OCD treatment?
Compass Behavioral Health is in-network with most major insurers, including Aetna, Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Tricare, and United Healthcare. For those paying out of pocket, we offer competitive self-pay rates to keep quality OCD treatment accessible.
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-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in adolescents, young adults, and LGBTQ+ mental health care.
Julia Cyr
PMHNP-BC
Julia Cyr is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse who has worked with children and adults in various outpatient, inpatient, and critical care settings throughout her career.
Blandine Yacinthus
DNP, PMHNP-BC
DNP providing holistic, compassionate care for patients of all ages. Fluent in English and French.
Luis Betancourt
Medical Doctor
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist providing high-quality care with expertise in the intersection of psychiatry & spirituality.
Elizabeth Diaz
LPC, NCC
Elizabeth is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been facilitating psychoeducational groups as well as providing individual, group, and couples counseling since 2014.
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 Reston.
Virtual OCD doctor
We offer telehealth appointments for patients who prefer treatment in the comfort of their own homes.
Location information
Compass Behavioral Health PLLC
11921 Freedom Drive, Suite 550, Reston, VA 20190
Can’t make it in-person? Virtual visits are also available!
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.