Member reviews

Monica’s is the best

Monica is awesome, she is caring and empathetic, and has definitely helped me understand and deal with my symptoms

She is amazing. She is the first therapist I’ve ever worked with that has made a breakthrough in my tic and anxiety management. My SUDS scores are dramatically lower than our first session and would recommend her to anyone struggling with tics, ocd, anxiety, and more. One of the best I have ever worked with and I’ve seen my fair share of doctors.

I’ve only been working with Rachel for a few sessions now, but she’s extremely attentive and is wonderful at providing me with feedback. I’m beginning to be able to recognize my thought patterns as an OCD related issue, and I feel a lot more hopeful about my future thanks to her!

Karin is the best therapist that I’ve had. We have been very productive through our sessions and working through the things that we need to step by step. Therapy is hard work and she is exactly what I needed.

Lisa Marie Porter is Fabulous

Although I described Lisa as fabulous (because she truly is), that word cannot encapsulate what she has been to me as a therapist. I have been working with her for 20 months now and she has guided me through every step of the OCD recovery process. I couldn't have picked a more helpful therapist to meet my needs. Lisa uses a coach-style approach, believing in her clients even when they don't yet. She doesn't let things stay stagnant, but pushes us to our limits and asks very specific questions. She cares about every aspect of our lives. For me, the most important thing in my life is my Christian faith and she always supported me to bring my faith into ERP therapy. And she did it so seamlessly. Boy, did she allow me to bring any and everything to the table. No fear, doubt or question was off limits, when it came to recovering from OCD. She connects as a therapist, and even more, as a lifelong advocate for me. I truly love Lisa Marie Porter. If you are looking for a no-nonsense therapist who will celebrate your wins and believe in you more than you believe in yourself, then Lisa Marie Porter is the therapist for you.

Therapy Led me to Complete OCD Remission in less than 6 Months

Going into the winter of 2023, I experienced the worst anxiety of my life. It began with unwanted intrusive thoughts, violent in nature, and spiraled from there. This caught me completely off guard—I was having a great year and had achieved many personal successes. At 22, I had quit drinking alcohol in February of that year. While I wouldn’t say I was a full-blown alcoholic, I definitely had some unhealthy tendencies and made many mistakes under the influence. Quitting alcohol was my first step toward living a healthier life, but it also brought underlying challenges to the surface, including my struggle with OCD. Reflecting on my life, I realize now that I’ve always had OCD. As a child, it revolved around health anxiety, but during my teenage years, it faded. Those years were filled with fun and exploration, and my worries seemed to take a backseat. However, as I got older and faced more hardships, alcohol became a way to cope. It dulled my anxieties and offered temporary relief, leading me to drink several times a week, sometimes daily, after high school. When I finally quit drinking and my brain began healing, it was as if the curtains were pulled back, revealing unresolved issues and self-destructive thinking patterns. By December 2023, it all reached a boiling point. I was on vacation from work when the intrusive thoughts started. At first, they shook me, but the harder I tried to suppress them, the more persistent they became. This marked the start of a full-blown OCD crisis. My mind was consumed by harm-related OCD, leaving me in a near-constant state of panic. I feared I might harm someone or my pet. These thoughts and images haunted me day and night. It felt like a gut-wrenching guilt complex, coupled with the constant fear that I was a terrible person who might do something horrible. I began obsessively analyzing my memories, searching for “evidence” to prove whether I was a bad person. Long-forgotten moments from my past resurfaced, hitting me like a ton of bricks. I obsessed over each memory, asking myself, “What does this say about me?” The anxiety became so debilitating that I couldn’t function. I fell into a state of anhedonia, the inability to feel joy, and I truly didn’t know how I could live like that. Here’s a glimpse of the thoughts that consumed me 24/7: I’m a bad person. I can’t believe I did that. I need to call this person right now and make amends. I must make sure I never do that again. Does this make me a potential serial killer? If everyone knew the things I’ve done, they’d hate me. I need to go to prison for my mistakes. What if I have schizophrenia? What if my brain is permanently broken? What if I feel this way forever? The anxiety was so intense that I sometimes stayed up all night, asking my girlfriend if we should go to the hospital. Recovery Through Therapy I’m sharing this story to say: I recovered. In fact, my life today is better than it was before the severe OCD symptoms. I owe a huge part of my recovery to NOCD and my therapist. This platform was instrumental in helping me heal. My therapist guided me through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy in a way that felt truly personalized. At first, I doubted it would work—it felt like the exercises might only prolong my misery. But ERP is evidence-based for a reason: it works. For everyone. I also pursued psychotherapy alongside ERP to address unresolved trauma and unhealthy thought patterns. While OCD was the most pressing issue, this additional therapy helped me tackle deeper emotional wounds. Today, I feel stronger and more intentional in my life. I practice mindfulness, meditation, and gratitude, which help me stay grounded and resilient. I’ve learned to accept my mistakes, embrace who I am, and commit to building a fulfilling life. At my lowest, recovery felt impossible. Yet here I am. I didn’t take medication, as it was important to me to heal without it, but I absolutely respect and support its use for those who find it helpful. If you’re wondering whether recovery is possible without medication: it is. Neuroplasticity and therapy can help you rebuild your life. To anyone reading this: you can recover. It will take endurance, trust in the process, and support, but brighter days are ahead. Best, Gabe

DAN KASPER-MACMILLAN is great!

He takes a lot of time with me, doesn't jump to conclusions but I get the sense he REALLY wants to understand me. He's respectful and compassionate, but he makes me do the h a r d work. I think I'll have continue to have good success with ERP therapy going forward.

Awesome therapist

Monica is super helpful. She is kind and empathetic. She asks me about all aspects of my wellbeing and provides practical suggestions on how to handle my challenges. Highly recommended!

Helpful Therapist

Margaux is a calm and steady therapist. She helped me navigate through the most difficult time in my life by showing support in our sessions. I highly recommend her.

It was great per usual ♥️

Ginny is such an amazing therapist! I’ve been having sessions with her for about three months now; I feel so supported and I see progress I honestly didn’t expect already. I’ve had experience with lots of different therapists and Ginny is just a gem. I couldn’t recommend her enough!!

This is Liz, Madison’s mother. I would like to see more therapy going on. We have just been worried about things that can be completed after the session.

Mary Beth has been a consistent therapist in my life for the past couple years. She’s easy to talk to and I appreciate her help!

Mathew is great! He helps set clear goals, work my way gradually up my hierarchy and stay accountable for homework (gentle, but firm). I like how he helps me navigate my spiritual journey, and that he brings his extensive study of Tibetan Buddhism to the table. He has been great about my gender and sexuality, and helps make me feel safe to do exposures around those topics. He is always on time, and helps me manage our time (I have ADHD lol). He does a good job making sure he understands me. I appreciate we have regularly set appointments, it makes it easy on me. I recommend meeting with him to see if he's a good fit for you, too!

Great experience

I am very grateful for David’s help. I was stuck and unable to move forward in a particular area of my life because of fear related to my obsessions. David helped me get unstuck. I still have OCD, but it no longer dominates my life. Thank you David!

Anna is Awesome!

Anna Newton combines her amazing insight and humor to bring you to higher place beyond OCD. With Anna's help, I'm awakened and moving into my fears, for freedom.

NOCD has changed my life. I’ve been in therapy for years, but until I found NOCD I wasn’t having much success. The OCD focused program, and my therapist Wade is AMAZING. I now feel hopeful and excited about my future!

Amanda is great and helps me to maintain my progress with OCD. She treats me well and helps me feel normal which is hard with OCD.

I can’t recommend Gail enough! She is incredibly kind, deeply knowledgeable, and creates such a safe and authentic space for healing. From the first session, I felt heard and truly understood without any judgment. Her compassionate approach, combined with her expertise, has helped me gain clarity and make meaningful progress. If you’re looking for a therapist who is genuine, empathetic, and skilled, Gail is the one!

Ernesto is the best

I’ve had lots of psychologists over the years. Ernesto is a down to Earth guy that makes the atmosphere feel trustworthy and friendly. He cares about you genuinely and doesn’t just follow a script.