SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
OCD THERAPY SPECIALISTS
OCD therapy in Knoxville, TN
Comprehensive, ERP-led OCD therapy from licensed Tennessee clinicians, delivered to Knoxville by secure telehealth, with new-client openings most weeks.
Unwanted thoughts pull you into rituals for hours
IS OCD THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?
Here’s what working with us actually looks like
A plan led by ERP and shaped around the way OCD shows up for you
Sessions with a clinician who focuses on OCD, not general anxiety
Skills you build between sessions, with steady guidance along the way
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW OCD THERAPY WORKS
What OCD therapy involves, and why ERP comes first
Good OCD therapy is more than general talk therapy. Its core is exposure and response prevention (ERP), the first-line, best-supported treatment for OCD — and effective care also draws on related tools when they help. The goal is to change how you respond to the obsessions, so they stop running your day.
In practice, that means learning to stay with a trigger instead of neutralizing it through a compulsion or reassurance, until the distress eases on its own. We layer in CBT, inference-based CBT, and mindfulness skills where they fit, and adapt the work for neurodivergent clients — all delivered to Knoxville by secure video, so specialized OCD care doesn’t depend on who happens to practice nearby.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT OCD AND ERP
2.3%
of U.S. adults will have OCD in their lifetime
Source:
12.8 yrs
average delay from OCD symptom onset to diagnosis
Source:
WHAT TO EXPECT
Easy to begin, structured all the way through
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Start with a free consult.
You tell us what’s going on, we answer questions, no pressure to commit.
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Weekly OCD sessions by secure video, from anywhere in Tennessee.
We match you with a clinician who treats OCD with ERP day to day.
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; FSA/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 in OCD, clinically supervised
Your OCD therapy is delivered by licensed Tennessee providers trained in exposure and response prevention and the related methods OCD care calls for, with real experience supporting neurodivergent clients. We match you to a provider who concentrates on OCD rather than treating it occasionally.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Independent, specialized, neurodivergent-affirming
We’re an independent, out-of-network practice, so your OCD therapy is shaped by clinical need and what’s working — never by a plan’s visit cap.
Your clinician focuses on OCD and uses ERP and related evidence-based methods guided by IOCDF standards, instead of treating it as general anxiety.
Because care is secure telehealth statewide, Knoxville clients reach an OCD specialist from home rather than settling for whoever is closest.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is OCD therapy available in Knoxville or only online?
ScienceWorks is telehealth-only, so OCD therapy for Knoxville clients happens by secure video rather than at a local office. You attend from home, work, or school as long as you’re in Tennessee during the session, which cuts out travel and makes a weekly routine easier to keep.
Is ERP safe if I also have ADHD, autism, anxiety, or trauma?
Yes. When OCD shows up alongside ADHD, autism, anxiety, or trauma, we adjust the pace and weave in grounding or trauma-aware strategies, so the plan reflects everything you’re managing — not just the OCD.
How long does OCD therapy take, and what about cost?
It depends on severity and your goals, but consistent OCD therapy often brings noticeable change within a few months. We go over fees, scheduling, and any out-of-network reimbursement during the free consult, before you commit to ongoing work.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
Work with us locally:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IA, 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, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY
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.