SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
NEURODIVERGENT OCD CARE
I-CBT for autistic & ADHD adults with OCD in Tennessee
Neurodivergent-affirming I-CBT for autistic and ADHD adults with OCD, by secure telehealth across Tennessee — OCD care built for how your brain actually works.
OCD and autism or ADHD tangle together for you
IS I-CBT RIGHT FOR YOU?
A good fit if any of this sounds familiar
Inference-based therapy adapted for autistic and ADHD thinking styles
Weekly telehealth with a clinician who knows OCD and neurodivergence
A plan that separates OCD rituals from routines and stims
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW I-CBT WORKS
What I-CBT is, and how we adapt it for neurodivergent adults
Inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT) treats OCD as a problem of obsessional doubt — a feared story your mind builds and then treats as real. For autistic and ADHD adults, that doubt can be especially sticky, and OCD rituals often blur with routines, special interests, or stimming, which generic therapy misreads.
I-CBT works on the reasoning that gives the obsession its grip, instead of pushing exposure that can overwhelm a sensitive nervous system. With your therapist you map how the doubt is constructed, and sort what is OCD from what is simply how your brain works — so you keep your routines and lose the compulsions. We pace sessions to your processing and sensory needs, and adapt I-CBT for co-occurring anxiety, ADHD, and autistic experience.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT OCD AND AUTISM
2x
higher risk of OCD in autistic people
Source:
2.3%
lifetime prevalence of OCD among U.S. adults
Source:
1 in 2
of adults with OCD have serious life impairment
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Care that flexes to how you think
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Free 15-minute consult.
We learn what you're hoping for and answer your questions — no pressure.
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Structured I-CBT by secure telehealth statewide, or in person in Nashville.
You're paired with a clinician who knows OCD and neurodivergence.
Matched with the right clinician.
Weekly telehealth sessions.
Payment options
As a specialty practice, we're out-of-network so we can offer the most effective, customized services.
Our payment options are transparent and flexible:
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Self-Pay: All major credit cards; FAS/HSA eligible
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Payment Plans: 6-months interest-free for approved clients via CareCredit
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Superbills Provided
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Out-of-Network: Up to 90% reimbursement for qualifying plans
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Neurodivergence-informed, clinically reviewed
Your care is delivered by licensed Tennessee providers trained in inference-based CBT (I-CBT) who understand how OCD presents in autistic and ADHD adults — including masking and sensory sensitivities. We match you with a clinician experienced in neurodivergence, not a generalist.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Why neurodivergent adults choose us
Because we're independent and out-of-network, your care is shaped by what works for your brain — not by insurance limits or session caps.
You're matched with a clinician who adapts inference-based CBT for autistic and ADHD adults — not a one-size-fits-all OCD protocol.
Care is neurodivergent-affirming — sensory-friendly OCD support by secure telehealth statewide, with in-person visits at our Nashville office.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is this OCD therapy online or in person?
ScienceWorks provides I-CBT for autistic and ADHD adults with OCD by secure telehealth to clients across Tennessee, and in person at our Nashville office if you prefer. Attending online from home is often easier on sensory and energy needs; in-person in Nashville is available on request.
How do you tell OCD apart from autism or ADHD?
That's a core part of the work. We look at whether a behavior is driven by obsessional doubt and distress (OCD) or is a comfortable routine, interest, or stim (autism or ADHD). I-CBT targets only the OCD, so your helpful routines stay intact.
Is I-CBT easier than exposure-based therapy?
Many neurodivergent adults find it more tolerable. I-CBT resolves the doubt behind the obsession instead of pushing repeated exposure that can overwhelm a sensitive nervous system, and sessions are paced to your processing and sensory needs.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
Work with us locally:
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2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37214
Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page does not create a therapist–client relationship with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare. If you are in crisis or may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 (U.S.). Additional emergency support can be found here: Emergency Resources.