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.

Take our test & get instant help

Answer a few questions and get immediate results and recommendations. It only takes a few minutes, so let's get started!

Test

Reviews

Our online therapy services have received 4609 reviews and the average rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"This is a great way to ease into your therapy journey. Online therapy works from so many angles that it is easy for you to find out what works for you and what doesn’t. The worksheets are also extremely helpful for reflection and can be used later on"

()

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"I really love the materials on the website - together with a great matched therapist, Christa, this gives me really good feeling about real progress, work I can do also by myself, it's a great value for money and in my first month I already see a lot of improvement in my well-being. Thank you!
The only issue are some technical problems of the website I had in the beginning - one session was suddenly changed from video to text, and another time my therapist didn't receive our appointment notification so basically I lost two sessions - the support was really great and understanding though, and gave me 1 extra week extension for each problem. Great service!"

()

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"i like the pace, privacy, and guidance"

()

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"Even though I only purchased a month's worth of help, Tina Jackson helped more than I could imagine! I would definitely recommend her and Online Therapy if you need someone to talk to."

()

Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]

"I have found online-therapy very helpful so far. Really good navigation on the site and a highly qualified therapist."

()

Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]

"Easy to access service e"

()

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"Dr sacco has been a very good therapist and provides excellent perspective and challenges me in the right ways"

()

Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]

"Good platform. Current therapist consistently available. Expensive service."

()

Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]

"I am happy with the services so far. I very much like my therapist."

()

Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]

"I appreciate the concrete framework this site has given me to work on my problems via the worksheets. I have a therapist that I feel is empathic, understanding and truly wants me to improve myself. I feel grateful."

()

View all reviews »

Let us know what you think!

Have any questions?

Are you unsure of what program to choose or have any questions about our services? Check our FAQ to alleviate any concerns.

More useful information:

From our Blog
Articles