Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services

12/09/2025

This is incredibly frustrating, and it also reflects what those in the OCD and anxiety specialty fields see every day -- most people (95%) who have OCD are not being accurately identified or treated with evidence-based treatment. We need to do better

12/07/2025

Finding the right therapist for OCD or anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially when so many providers don’t specialize in ERP. The good news? You deserve (and can find) treatment that actually works.

If you or your child is struggling with OCD, asking the right questions matters. Evidence-based treatment like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard, and working with a clinician who truly understands OCD makes all the difference.

At our practice, we offer specialized ERP-based treatment for children, teens, and adults. We also support parents using CBT, ERP, and SPACE-informed approaches.

✨ We currently offer secure telehealth services in Alabama, Iowa, Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, Washington, and Vermont.
✨ Now accepting new clients.

If you’re ready to get started or want to learn more, send us a message or visit our website. You don’t have to face OCD alone—and the right support can change everything.

12/03/2025

This is a FREE parent education session hosted by OCD Iowa, a state affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. Representing the AOTS team, Angela Shunnarah will be presenting while Dr. Stevens will be moderating the session!

All attendees will receive a free copy of Breaking Free of Childhood Anxiety & OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by Dr. Eli Lebowitz.

Thanks to OCD Iowa for this wonderful resource!

Hey fellow Iowans!

OCD Iowa is hosting a free parent education session, Raising an Anxious Child, on January 15th from 6–8 PM CST. Join us as we explore how anxiety and OCD show up in children, what effective evidence-based treatments look like, and practical tools you can use at home to support your child.

All attendees will receive a FREE copy of Breaking Free of Childhood Anxiety & OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by Dr. Eli Lebowitz.

We hope you can join us!

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/uoiCAPNREkNgdP3E7

12/02/2025

Looking for some podcasts to support your treatment journey? 🎧

Here are some of our favorite podcasts for anxiety & OCD — packed with evidence-based tools, hopeful stories, and real-talk strategies you can actually use.

Swipe through, save for later, and let us know which ones you love! Did we miss your favorite? Drop it in the comments below!

✨ We’re currently accepting new clients for secure telehealth in Iowa, Alabama, Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, Washington, and Vermont.
If you or your child needs support, you can schedule through the link in our bio.

12/02/2025

Anxiety can sound so convincing in the moment.
It tells you stories that feel true because they’re loud, urgent, and tied to fear… not facts.

Here are 3 of the most common anxiety lies I see in therapy every single week — and what’s actually true instead.
Save this for the next time anxiety tries to take the wheel. 💛

If this resonates, you do not have to navigate it alone.
Our therapists specialize in anxiety, OCD, CBT, and ERP for children, teens, and adults.

We are currently accepting new telehealth clients in:
Iowa, Alabama, Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, Washington, and Vermont.

➡️ Ready to get started? Send us a DM or click the link in our bio to schedule.

11/24/2025

ERP isn’t only something that happens in a therapy office.

Real change happens in the tiny everyday moments when you choose to not feed anxiety’s demands.

Things like sending an email without rereading it, resisting the urge to Google symptoms, or letting an intrusive thought just be a thought may seem small… but these are exactly the kinds of choices that retrain the brain.

When you practice tolerating uncertainty in bite-size doses, anxiety loses its grip and confidence grows.

If you or your child wants support learning how to apply ERP skills in daily life, I’m here to help. Providing secure telehealth therapy in Iowa, Alabama, Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, Washington, and Vermont.

11/22/2025

Anxiety tells us that avoiding discomfort keeps us safe.
Science tells us the opposite — we grow by moving toward the things we fear in small, intentional ways in a way that aligns with what we most value.

Do the thing that scares you just a little. Your future self will thank you.

Your brain learns by experience, not avoidance.

You’ve got this. 💛

11/13/2025

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) works because it’s strategic, compassionate, and evidence-based. It’s not about flooding, fear, or pushing past your limits — it’s about learning new ways to relate to anxiety while building a life driven by your values, not your fears.

When done right, clients often describe ERP as life-changing and find newfound freedom 💪💙

Have questions about what ERP looks like in real life? Drop them below 👇 or send a DM — I love demystifying this work.

11/11/2025

As a therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety, I’m often asked: “Are there any books that you recommend?”

Here are some of my go-to recommendations for adults struggling with anxiety and/or OCD.

Looking for a specific book recommendation? Let us know in the comments!

📌 Save this list to come back to when you need resources!
👉 Have you read any of these? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

10/18/2025

OCD is not a personality trait—it’s a serious and often misunderstood mental health disorder that affects millions worldwide.

Using “OCD” as an adjective can minimize the real and often debilitating challenges faced by those living with it. For many, OCD involves intrusive thoughts and distressing compulsions—not just being tidy or particular.

Let’s use language that fosters empathy, not stigma. 💙

10/17/2025

OCD can impact anyone. No matter who you are or where you come from, you deserve understanding and access to effective treatment. 💙

10/16/2025

💙 OCD Awareness Week 💙

OCD is highly treatable — and with the right support, recovery is possible.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and psychiatric medication are the gold-standard, evidence-based treatments for both children and adults.

Learn more about effective treatment options at iocdf.org