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Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
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SPECIALIZED OCD CARE
OCD therapy in Middle Tennessee
Evidence-based OCD therapy with licensed Tennessee clinicians, by secure telehealth across Middle Tennessee and statewide, with new openings most weeks.
Obsessions and compulsions eat into your day
IS THIS THE RIGHT OCD CARE?
What our OCD therapy actually offers
ERP-led treatment matched to the obsessions and rituals you struggle with
Telehealth sessions with OCD-focused clinicians serving Middle Tennessee
Care that flexes for co-occurring ADHD, autism, anxiety, or trauma
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW OCD TREATMENT WORKS
Why ERP is the first-line treatment for OCD
OCD runs on a loop: an intrusive thought spikes anxiety, a compulsion brings short-lived relief, and the loop strengthens each time. Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the most-studied, first-line therapy for breaking that loop — and it works just as well by secure video as it does in a room.
In ERP, your clinician helps you approach the triggers you usually avoid while you resist the ritual or reassurance that keeps the cycle going. Over time the anxiety settles on its own and the compulsion loses its pull. We tailor the pace to you and fold in CBT, inference-based CBT, and mindfulness-based skills, with care that respects how neurodivergent clients actually think.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT OCD TREATMENT
1.2%
of U.S. adults had OCD in the past year
Source:
50.6%
of adults with OCD have serious role impairment
Source:
WHAT TO EXPECT
Straightforward to start, structured to last
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Book a free consult.
We listen, answer your questions, and see if we’re a fit — no pressure.
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Structured OCD therapy by secure video, anywhere in Tennessee.
You’re matched with someone trained in ERP for OCD.
Paired with an OCD clinician.
Ongoing 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
OCD-focused, licensed, clinically reviewed
Your OCD therapy is delivered by a team of licensed Tennessee providers with specialized training in exposure and response prevention (ERP) and real experience with neurodivergent clients. You’re matched with a clinician who focuses on OCD — not a generalist taking it on.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Independent, specialized, affirming care
As an independent, out-of-network practice, we build your OCD plan around what works — not around insurance session caps or visit limits.
You work with a clinician who focuses on OCD and ERP using IOCDF-informed methods, rather than a general-practice approach to anxiety.
Every session is secure telehealth across Tennessee, so people throughout Middle Tennessee can reach specialized OCD care from home.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions we hear a lot
Do you offer in-person OCD therapy in Middle Tennessee?
No — ScienceWorks is telehealth-only. We provide OCD therapy by secure video to adults and teens located in Tennessee during sessions, including Middle Tennessee. Video-delivered ERP is well-supported by research and removes the drive, so it’s easier to start and stay consistent.
Can ERP work alongside medication or another provider?
Yes. ERP is often combined with medication managed by your prescriber, and we’re glad to coordinate with an existing therapist or psychiatrist so your care stays aligned rather than fragmented.
What does OCD therapy cost if I don’t use insurance?
We’re self-pay and out-of-network, with transparent fees, FSA/HSA eligibility, and monthly superbills you can submit for possible reimbursement. We walk through all of it during your free consult before anything begins.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
AL, AZ, AR, CA, 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
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. S 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.