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SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Assessments & Therapy for Adults with
OCD & Co-occurring Conditions & Neurotypes
LIVE BETTER
Our Specialties
Therapy
Assessments
Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time, or struggling with a diagnosis or treatment that isn't right for you. We'll meet you where you are without judgement, and help you get where you want to go - together.
We are anti-racist, neurodivergent friendly, and LGBTQ+ affirming.
What Makes Us Different
We are a psychologist-led group practice that combines deep clinical experience with in-house technology to deliver accessible, efficient therapy for some of the most difficult mental health challenges. Research and training are the foundation of our work.
At ScienceWorks, everyone is welcome. We celebrate individuals of all identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Our mission is to improve your wellbeing by delivering science-backed care with compassion to leverage your unique strengths, values, and goals.
Kiesa Kelly, PhD (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
"Science-informed services delivered with authenticity and humility. That's my goal."
For the conditions we treat, a specialist is often needed. But a common drawback of working with a specialist is a narrow focus on one issue at the expense of holistic progress.
The ScienceWorks difference is that we are OCD specialists with the added ability to identify the spectrum of your needs. We'll match them to a combination of science-backed therapies that target each one specifically. With this dynamic strategy, you will feel better and LIVE BETTER.
Our Services
Neuroaffirming assessments for ADHD, Autism, and general mental health
Mental health testing provides helpful benefits, such as:
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Better self-understanding​
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Therapeutic strategies that make sense for you
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Potential for better quality of life
Our assessments are designed to detect undiagnosed ADHD and autism in adults.
We remove barriers to this valuable service with comprehensive testing that is efficient and affordable.
Science-backed therapies selected by you
-- provided with care --
We value who you are and what makes you thrive.
We'll create a custom treatment plan, which may include:
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT)
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CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)
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Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
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And others (we're always evaluating new research-backed techniques)
Coordinated care with your medical team
Complete care is more than therapy alone - we're here to help.
Psychotherapy is typically offered on a standalone basis, which can be limiting.
To help make your treatment comprehensive and effective, we use our clinical judgment to collaborate with other providers to give you the care you need.
Medication management? Bring your own prescriber or select one from our professional network.
We use telehealth for convenience and accessibility. Services available in the following states:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Our Approach
is research-backed, gentle, and affirming.
First: Know what you are experiencing.
A clinical assessment is an important start. Getting an accurate diagnosis is helpful for receiving effective care. ​​​
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OCD is frequently misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed
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About 25% of people with OCD also have ADHD
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There is high overlap between ADHD and Autism
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Many folks with OCD and/or neurodivergence also have a trauma history and insomnia
​We can identify these and more. ​​
DID YOU KNOW?
~25% of people with OCD have ADHD
~50-70% of AUTISTIC people also have ADHD
~25-40% of people with OCD also have PTSD
LGBTQ+ folks are 9x more likely to have OCD
College students are 3-15x more likely to have OCD
Then: Select the strategies that work for YOU.
We see you without judgement.
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Neurodivergence, sexual and gender identity, race, religion, and other cultural factors are all important parts of your existence
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The best therapy works within these frameworks to support and strengthen what makes you uniquely you
We adapt to you rather than forcing you to meet arbitrary external standards.
Next: Monitor your progress
...AND
OCD + AUTISM have
genetic and behavioral COMMONALITIES
OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and AUTISM
are all associated with
SLEEP PROBLEMS and CHRONIC ILLNESS
Tracking progress is essential to providing quality care. Your treatment plan will include clear goals with evidence-based measurement techniques.
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Understand yourself and your treatment better with self-reported data
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This helps ensure your therapy is progressing so that we can re-evalute and make changes as needed
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Together, we'll continuously review and update your treatment plan and keep you on the right track
Our science-based approach reduces guesswork. Instead of feeling stuck or uncertain, you'll be empowered with results that you can see and understand.
...WHICH IS WHY
We treat all of these and more with CUSTOM COMBINATIONS of TARGETED STRATEGIES
Frequently Asked Questions
Navigating mental healthcare can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't need to.
ScienceWorks is a resource for any questions you may have.
We are committed to providing accurate, science-based information without judgement.
"I feel so much shame. How do I know my therapist will accept me?"​​​
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OCD specialists work everyday with wonderful folks who fear they are capable of horrific sexual/harmful acts, racism, or other undesirable behaviors. It's not you. It's OCD.
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OCD shame can be particularly hard for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks who fear therapists will reflexively see them through racial or queer-based stereotypes.
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We see everyone as an individual with inherent goodness.
"I don't want to use ERP for OCD or an exposure-based treatment for PTSD. Are there other options?"
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YES! We specialize in providing more gentle alternatives.
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For OCD: Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) is an evidence-based alternative to ERP that helps you understand and gain control over OCD without requiring difficult exposure exercises.
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For Trauma: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is evidence-based and requires minimal discussion about your trauma.
"Why would I want to get tested for both ADHD and AUTISM?"
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Research suggests that there is a 50-70% overlap between ADHD and AUTISM; older assessments can miss this relationship.
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Knowing that your are autistic and/or ADHD can have a profound impact on your self-understanding. From there, it's much easier to move toward self-acceptance and enhanced well-being.
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A comprehensive diagnosis can deepen your understanding of neurodivergence, increase adaptability and improve therapeutic outcomes.
