Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD
Gary Vandalfsen

Gary Vandalfsen

Licensed Therapist, PhD, LP

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We accept insurance

Location

Licensed in Alabama, District Of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington

More about Gary

​​I've been practicing as a licensed therapist for over 25 years, and my main area of focus is OCD. I use ERP therapy to treat any OCD theme, including those that are aggressive or taboo. I realize I'm asking you to do something scary and hard. I will give you the experience of having somebody alongside you every step of the way. I hope you find me to be a combination of compassionate, direct, and challenging—with encouragement all along the way. You can stand up to this.

Education

  • PHD, Biola University (1993)
  • NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program

Cultural competencies

Christianity, Judaism, Agnosticism, Atheism

Other areas of expertise

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics

Insurances accepted

  • Alabama
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Horizon BCBS
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Partners Direct Health
    • United Healthcare
  • District of Columbia
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Partners Direct Health
  • Florida
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Imagine Health
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Key Benefit Administrators
    • Partners Direct Health
  • Idaho
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Horizon BCBS
    • Imagine Health
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Partners Direct Health
    • United Healthcare
  • Illinois
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Cigna
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Imagine Health
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Partners Direct Health
  • Kansas
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Imagine Health
    • Partners Direct Health
  • Maryland
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Horizon BCBS
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • Partners Direct Health
    • United Healthcare
  • Michigan
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Horizon BCBS
    • Partners Direct Health
  • Missouri
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Horizon BCBS
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Partners Direct Health
    • United Healthcare
  • Nebraska
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Partners Direct Health
  • North Carolina
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Partners Direct Health
  • Tennessee
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Key Benefit Administrators
    • Partners Direct Health
  • Texas
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Cigna
    • EMI health
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Imagine Health
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Partners Direct Health
  • Virginia
    • Aetna
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Horizon BCBS
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • Partners Direct Health
    • United Healthcare
  • Washington
    • Ascension SmartHealth
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Forest County Potawatomi
    • Healthcare Management Administrators
    • Horizon BCBS
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • Partners Direct Health
    • Regence Blue Cross
    • Regence Group Administrators

Why our members love working with Gary

J.W.

J.W.

Nov 20, 2024
Good experience

Gary has been absolutely wonderful to work with. His wisdom and approach to OCD have been nothing short of life- changing for me. Would recommend him and NOCD to anyone struggling with OCD. You will be uncomfortable, you will face things that you didn’t think you could, and in the end, you will be all the better for it.

E.S.

E.S.

Jan 6, 2024
Good experience

I can’t thank Gary enough for all the help he’s already provided!! He’s always open to questions and pushes me and really encourages me to get the most out of the therapy, which requires a LOT of work on my part. He’s amazing!!

M.R.

M.R.

Oct 18, 2023
Good experience

Great therapist.

D.H.

D.H.

Oct 4, 2023
Good experience

Gary made me feel incredibly comfortable & at ease. I was able to share openly & he was very informative and knowledgeable.

N.A.

N.A.

Sep 27, 2023
Good experience

Gary is a fantastic therapist. He listens to me and makes me feel like he truly cares for my health and happiness.

D.W.

D.W.

Sep 15, 2023
Good experience

Gary is the best!

N.A.

N.A.

Sep 13, 2023
Good experience

Gary is an incredible therapist to work through OCD therapy and ERP. He is kind, non-judgemental and he really helps to make sure I'm an active participant in our sessions!

C.H.

C.H.

Jul 12, 2023
Good experience

Gary is a wonderful therapist with extensive training in OCD. I often find myself repeating his mantras. He pushed me out of my comfort zone but also met me where I was. He was very sweet and understanding when my life got in the way of therapy appointments and I had to watch my daughter simultaneously. Thank you Gary!

R.A.

R.A.

Jun 16, 2023
Good experience

Extremely helpful session. Thank you.

K.K.

K.K.

Apr 17, 2023
Good experience

Gary is extremely good at what he does and does it with kindness and compassion.

S.Z.

S.Z.

Jan 7, 2023
Good experience

When I started with Gary Vandalfsen I was at the lowest point I’ve ever been. OCD was negatively affecting my relationships, had caused me to go into a deep depression and left me feeling like a shell of my former self. OCD had caused my entire world to shrink, so much so that I just wanted to stay in bed. After only a few weeks of working with Gary Vandalfsen I was beginning to see significant change. Today, my relationships are healthy, my depression has significantly reduced, and I feel joy and hope in my life. Gary Vandalfsen Is kind, straightforward, and invested in your success. He shares in your joy when you make improvements and pushes you to succeed. Could not recommend enough and I am incredibly grateful to him for truly helping me to live again.

N.B.

N.B.

Dec 21, 2022
Good experience

Gary is an insightful and consciensus therapist and he cares about his patients.

K.S.

K.S.

Dec 7, 2022
Good experience

Gary is best in the business!

N.B.

N.B.

Nov 29, 2022
Good experience

Gary is very knowledgeable and always encourage me to keep trying.

E.S.

E.S.

Nov 15, 2022
Good experience

Great first session with Gary!

T.O.

T.O.

Oct 7, 2022
Good experience

Gary is Awesome!

anonymous

anonymous

Apr 19, 2022
Good experience

Gary is very patient and kind He understands anxiety and ocd well I would recommend this app and him highly

anonymous

anonymous

Mar 9, 2022
Good experience

My therapist Gary is a true professional He is kind and patient and I see how my sessions are truly helping

anonymous

anonymous

Jan 27, 2022
Good experience

Gary is always patient and makes me feel heard He comes across caring -patient - friendly and approachable

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