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Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
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Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
TEEN OCD THERAPY · ERP
Teen OCD therapy in Nashville, TN
Specialist ERP for teen OCD — in person in Nashville or by secure telehealth — structured, age-appropriate care that involves parents and fits around school.
Rituals and checking eat up hours after school
IS ERP RIGHT FOR YOUR TEEN?
What teen OCD treatment with a specialist involves
Age-appropriate ERP matched to your teen's specific obsessions
Parents looped in with coaching to support practice at home
Secure video sessions that fit around school and activities
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW TEEN OCD CARE WORKS
What ERP looks like for a teenager with OCD
In teens, OCD often hides as hours of reassurance-seeking, checking, redoing homework, or avoiding triggers — and it can look like anxiety, irritability, or just a phase. The most effective treatment is exposure and response prevention (ERP), a structured cognitive behavioral therapy where a teen gradually faces what sets off the obsession while learning to resist the ritual that feeds it.
We adapt ERP for adolescents and loop parents in, because change holds when the whole family knows how to respond to anxiety and reassurance requests at home. Sessions run in person at our Nashville office or by secure video across Tennessee, so your teen can attend from home or the office, stay on top of school, and build skills in the real settings where OCD shows up.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT TEEN OCD
2.3%
lifetime prevalence of OCD among U.S. adults
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3 in 4
of video-ERP clients showed measurable OCD gains
Source:
12.8 yrs
typical delay from first OCD symptoms to diagnosis
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Simple to start, supportive throughout
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Free 15-minute consult.
We hear what's going on for your teen and answer your questions — no pressure.
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Structured ERP in person in Nashville or by secure telehealth, with parents looped in.
Your teen is paired with a clinician trained in ERP for adolescents.
Matched with a teen OCD 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; 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
Licensed, teen-OCD specialized, supervised
Your ERP for OCD care is delivered by a team of licensed providers with specialized training in exposure and response prevention (ERP) and experience supporting neurodivergent clients. We match you with a provider experienced in OCD — not a generalist.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Specialized, affirming, family-aware
Because we're out-of-network, your teen's plan follows what works for OCD — not the session limits an insurer sets.
Your teen sees a clinician who treats OCD specifically and uses IOCDF-informed ERP, not a general counseling approach.
Care is neurodivergent-affirming — in person at our Nashville office or by secure telehealth statewide, so teens get specialist OCD help.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is teen OCD therapy done online or in person?
ScienceWorks treats teen OCD in person at our Nashville office or by secure telehealth for teens across Tennessee. Many attend ERP online from home, which fits therapy around school and activities; in-person in Nashville is available if you prefer.
Do parents take part in a teen's OCD therapy?
Yes. We coach parents on how to respond to reassurance-seeking and avoidance, because OCD loosens its grip faster when the family knows how to support practice between sessions. How involved you are is tailored to your teen's age and needs.
What does teen OCD therapy cost, and is insurance accepted?
We're out-of-network and review fees, scheduling, and any reimbursement options before you commit. Many families use FSA or HSA funds or monthly superbills, and we'll explain what applies to your situation.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
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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.