Online OCD Therapy & Telehealth
Specialized OCD Therapy Across the Lifespan — Including Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Parenthood
At Red Elm Psychotherapy, we specialize in evidence-based OCD treatment, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Through secure telehealth, we provide specialized OCD care to individuals and families seeking expert support for OCD, no matter where they are located within our licensed states.
Our psychologists work with clients navigating OCD across many presentations, including intrusive thoughts, relationship OCD, contamination OCD, perfectionism, reassurance seeking, and OCD during pregnancy and postpartum.
Where We Currently Provide Telehealth
Because psychology practice is regulated state-by-state, we can only provide therapy to clients who are physically located in a state where our psychologists are licensed or authorized to practice.
Red Elm Psychotherapy currently provides telehealth therapy to clients located in Virginia and additional states through PSYPACT authorization.
To see the most current list of PSYPACT participating states, visit the official PSYPACT map:
Specialized OCD Therapy Across Different Presentations
OCD can look very different from person to person. Some people experience obvious rituals or checking, while others feel trapped in invisible cycles of mental review, reassurance seeking, or constant doubt.
At Red Elm Psychotherapy, we provide specialized ERP treatment for OCD presentations including:
Harm OCD
Health anxiety and obsessive fears
Intrusive thoughts
Our goal is not to eliminate uncertainty from life — because that isn’t possible. ERP helps you learn that you can move forward even when uncertainty is present.
OCD During Pregnancy & Postpartum
Pregnancy and early parenthood can be particularly vulnerable times for OCD to emerge or intensify.
Many people experience intrusive thoughts, fears about safety, overwhelming responsibility, or a need to do everything “perfectly.” These experiences can be frightening, especially when they involve the very things you care about most.
Dr. Erin Cook specializes in working with OCD during pregnancy and postpartum, including:
Pregnancy-related OCD
Anxiety and uncertainty during the transition to parenthood
Treatment is designed to help you reconnect with your values as a parent without allowing OCD to take over.
What Is ERP Therapy?
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard treatment for OCD.
ERP helps you gradually face feared thoughts, situations, or feelings while learning that anxiety can rise and fall without relying on compulsions, avoidance, or reassurance.
Many people worry ERP means being forced into situations that feel overwhelming or being told their fears are “not a big deal.”
That’s not what ERP is.
Effective ERP is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your goals. It helps you build confidence that you can handle uncertainty while living the life you want.
Don’t See Your State Listed?
We are continuing to expand our telehealth availability as licensing opportunities evolve.
If we cannot currently provide therapy in your state, you can:
Join our availability updates list
We’ll notify you when Red Elm Psychotherapy is legally authorized to provide care in your state.
Explore our OCD resources
Receive evidence-based articles about OCD, ERP, intrusive thoughts, and perinatal OCD.
FAQs
Is telehealth effective for OCD treatment?
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Yes. Research supports telehealth as an effective way to deliver evidence-based OCD treatment, including ERP. Many clients appreciate being able to receive specialized care without needing to travel to find an OCD specialist.
Do you only treat OCD?
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OCD is our primary specialty. We also work with related anxiety concerns and the emotional challenges that often overlap with OCD, particularly during pregnancy and postpartum.
Can you help if I’m pregnant or recently had a baby?
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Yes. Dr. Erin Cook specializes in OCD during pregnancy and postpartum, including intrusive thoughts, perinatal OCD, and anxiety related to uncertainty and responsibility.
Do you offer in-person therapy?
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Yes. We offer in-person therapy in Vienna, Virginia, as well as telehealth therapy in states where we are authorized to practice.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re looking for specialized OCD treatment and live in a state where we currently practice, we’d love to connect.