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Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
Reviewed by:
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FALSE MEMORY OCD & I-CBT
I-CBT for Memory and False Memory OCD in Tennessee
If you keep replaying events to be sure of what happened, inference-based CBT works on the doubt behind it — by secure telehealth across Tennessee.
“Did I really do that?” doubts haunt your memories
IS I-CBT RIGHT FOR YOU?
How we treat memory-themed OCD
I-CBT built around the doubt attached to your memories
One video session a week with a clinician trained in this method
A way to trust your real memory rather than checking or confessing
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW I-CBT WORKS
What I-CBT is, and how it works for false memory OCD
Memory and false-memory OCD floods you with doubt about whether something bad really happened — “what if I did something wrong and my memory of it is off?” Inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT) frames this as faulty reasoning rather than proof your memory has failed.
An imagined alternate version of events gets trusted over what you actually recall, and replaying, checking, or confessing only makes the memory feel flimsier. I-CBT helps you catch that switch and return to your genuine recollection, so the doubt loses the pull that keeps you stuck. Our clinicians keep things affirming for neurodivergent clients and set the pace with you.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT FALSE MEMORY OCD
94%
of the general population has intrusive thoughts
Source:
On par
on par with standard CBT for OCD in a controlled trial
Source:
2.3%
lifetime OCD prevalence among American adults
Source:
WHAT TO EXPECT
Simple to start, structured throughout
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Free 15-minute consult.
We hear what you keep re-checking and explain how I-CBT can help.
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You connect weekly by secure telehealth statewide, or in person in Nashville.
A clinician who works with memory-themed OCD becomes your therapist.
Matched with an OCD specialist.
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
Specialized, supervised, clinically reviewed
Your I-CBT for false memory OCD care is delivered by licensed providers with specialized training in inference-based CBT and experience supporting neurodivergent clients. We match you with a clinician experienced in OCD — not a generalist.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Specialized in the doubt, not the memory
As an out-of-network practice, we shape care around your checking-and-doubt loop, not around what an insurer will authorize.
Your provider is trained in inference-based CBT for memory obsessions, giving you focused treatment instead of a one-size approach.
The work is neurodivergent-affirming — by secure telehealth statewide, with in-person visits at our Nashville office when you prefer them.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is I-CBT for false memory OCD online or in person?
Memory-OCD care is delivered by secure video to clients across Tennessee, and in person at our Nashville office if you prefer. Joining online from home keeps things private and removes the travel barrier; in-person in Nashville is available on request.
What if I really did the thing I’m doubting?
I-CBT works on the doubt process, not on litigating the event, and we don’t reassure or check with you. By rebuilding trust in your real memory and senses, the compulsive doubt loses the urgency that keeps the question alive.
How is I-CBT different from exposure therapy (ERP)?
I-CBT doesn’t ask you to provoke anxiety or relive the memory. It targets the reasoning that makes a false memory feel real, so the doubt loses its grip — many people overwhelmed by exposure-based therapy prefer it.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
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2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37214
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