Online Therapy for OCD

Category: OCD Online Therapy | Last updated: March 11th, 2026 | Medically reviewed by:
Dr. Steven Gans, MD
Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD

Most of us have, at some time, felt uncertain about leaving the iron or the stove on and some have even gone home to check. This type of behavior is just normal and doesn't cause any damage or harm in one's life. However, if you have intrusive "what if" thoughts, and your need to perform these behaviors on a regular basis and they interfere with your daily life, then you might be suffering from OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).

OCD is a condition marked by irrational beliefs (obsessions) and rituals (compulsions). The obsessions are recurrent, unwanted thoughts that are difficult or impossible for you to ignore and cause you anxiety. By performing repetitive, ritualized compulsions, you (temporarily) ease your anxiety. It may, for example, be that you often wash your hands very thoroughly, or check all the locks in your home. You may feel like you "have" to do these rituals. These thoughts and behaviors most likely take up a lot of your time and energy, causing you significant stress which can cause tension in your relationships and other aspects of your life.

Luckily there is hope, even if you have tried to stop your compulsions before and it has not been as successful as you would like. Our therapy for OCD is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). With the help of CBT and your therapist, you will identify what triggers your OCD. You will learn how to face your obsessions and find ways to refrain from ritualizing. Eventually you will be able to face these triggers without the need to perform your normal rituals (like washing your hands several times in a row or checking the lights numerous times). You will discover how to replace these negative thoughts with more realistic ones. Eventually you will be in charge of the thoughts and behaviors that previously have been fueling your OCD, so that you can live life free from obsessions and compulsions.

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Our online therapy services have received 4916 reviews and the average rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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"I had been putting off therapy for a long time and now I wish I hadn't. Dr. Powell has been fantastic at helping me understand myself better and I'm looking forward to further sessions to learn more about how to cope with my anxiety."

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"I needed help with stress from my job and my child, and the therapy sessions and worksheets have really helped. I feel like I have someone to help me think critically about my situation"

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"I've tried the big players (Talkspace & BetterHelp) and was a bit leery about switching to this platform initially. My therapist made the move and after doing some searching, I ended up finding her here at Online-Therapy.com. I wasn't thrilled that they didn't have an app, however after the brief adjustment to using a web browser, I've been very happy with how the platform works!

Not only are the prices much more reasonable and accessible, but you get so much more bang for your buck in content and platform functionality!

Obviously I am partial to my therapist, but this platform surprised me. The "homework" is remarkably helpful and the platform is intuitive and easy to navigate."

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"Easy to use platform and organized to keep me on track. Happy with my progress so far!"

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Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]

"I actually like sitting down and reading through or even listening to the video talk. You can get a lot of tools out of this prgram that if you ever did use it will refresh you or even if it something you’ve never heard of… give it a try you might like the outcome"

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Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"Ms. Tyi is an amazing therapist. So glad I was paired with her. I was so worried about the possibility of being paired with someone who I cannot relate to, since this is my first time trying out therapy in general. She is relateable, likeable and wonderful overall. Her approach is kind,understanding and comforting. Highly recommend her."

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"Our therapist created an environment where difficult issues could be discussed openly and where both people had an opportunity to express their feelings and perspectives. I never felt that the therapist's role was to simply tell us who was right or wrong. Instead, the process helped bring communication patterns, unresolved issues, and underlying feelings to the surface.
In my case, counseling ultimately gave me something I desperately needed: clarity."

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"I couln't love it more. My therapist Shawn is super kind and professional and has helped me almost for two years now."

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