1.Kate Mordarski, LPCVerified
916 SW King Avenue Suite 202, Portland, OR 97205
Anxiety · Body Image · Codependency
katemordarskicounseling.com · orcounselors.com/provider/kate-mordarski-portland
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Oregon
Find Oregon therapists specializing in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD).
Therapists in Oregon utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to address OCD, which can help manage symptoms effectively. Using filters on Oregon Counselor Directory, clients can find a licensed provider that suits their needs, be it telehealth, in-person sessions, or sliding scale fees.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) also matches related terms: Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), OCD. Results below include all of them.
- Fee
- $125–$200 per session
- In-network
- Aetna, First Choice Health / FCH, Lyra +4 more
- Fee
- $135–$150 per session
- In-network
- BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, PacificSource +6 more
Wade Gasque
Related: Anxiety- Fee
- $105–$125 per session
Stacy L Andrews
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)- Fee
- $100–$175 per session
- In-network
- Cigna and Evernorth, Regence, Aetna +4 more
Franklin Co
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Related: AnxietyMentions Phobia- Fee
- $40–$160 per session
- In-network
- Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield +4 more
William Hale
Related: AnxietySarah Bord
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Related: Anxiety- In-network
- OHP: IHN-CCO, Trillium, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield +5 more
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) in Oregon, key facts
Researched data on this topic, every figure links to its source.
U.S.
About 1 in 40 U.S. adults has OCD or will develop it during their lifetime — roughly 8.2 million people — and it usually first appears in one of two windows: ages 7-12 or the late teens to about age 20 (IOCDF).
Source: International OCD Foundation (2024)U.S.
An estimated 1.2% of U.S. adults had OCD in the past year, and 2.3% experience it at some point in life; past-year rates were higher for women (1.8%) than men (0.5%) (NIMH).
Source: NIMH (2017)U.S.
Among U.S. adults with OCD in the past year, about half (50.6%) had serious impairment in daily functioning, with another 34.8% moderately impaired (NIMH).
Source: NIMH (2017)U.S.
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the first-line psychotherapy for OCD; a 2022 meta-analysis found ERP combined with medication worked significantly better than medication alone (Frontiers in Psychiatry).
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry (2022)Oregon
Oregon has the highest prevalence of mental health challenges of any U.S. state: 30% of Oregon adults face a mental health condition versus 23% nationally (Mental Health America 2025 report).
Source: Mental Health America (2025 report) (2025)Oregon
Oregon has IOCDF-recognized OCD care: the Portland Anxiety Clinic, listed in the International OCD Foundation's directory, provides CBT/ERP plus intensive outpatient and partial-hospital programs for OCD.
Source: International OCD Foundation (2025)Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this coverage in Oregon.
Do Oregon OCD therapists accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP)?
This Medicaid program may cover therapy sessions at little or no cost depending on the client's specific managed care plan.
Do Oregon OCD therapists offer sliding scale fees?
This payment option can make therapy more accessible to clients with varying income levels.
What's the best therapy for OCD?
The gold standard is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a specific form of CBT where you gradually face triggers without performing compulsions. General talk therapy alone often isn't enough for OCD, so look for a therapist specifically trained in ERP — you can filter this directory for OCD specialists.
Is ERP scary, and will my therapist force me to do exposures?
ERP is challenging but always collaborative — you build an exposure hierarchy together and start with manageable steps. A good ERP therapist never forces you; they coach you to tolerate discomfort so it fades over time.
Can OCD be treated without medication?
Many people improve with ERP alone. For moderate to severe OCD, an SSRI (often at higher doses than for depression) combined with ERP is common. A therapist can coordinate with a prescriber if medication makes sense for you.