OLEE Index · Updated November 2026
We scored 17 providers in the New Orleans area who say they treat OCD, using only public evidence of real OCD expertise. These are the highest-ranked OCD therapists and specialists in New Orleans, from the providers we've verified so far.
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Scores are out of 100 and based only on public evidence of OCD expertise: how clearly a provider describes exposure and response prevention (ERP), how central OCD is to their practice, specialized training and affiliations, and credentials. No one pays to be listed or ranked. How we score.
#1
PhD · Metairie, LA
OCD Institute of Greater New Orleans (OCDIGNO)
#2
PhD · New Orleans, LA
Rise Center for OCD and Anxiety
#3
PhD · Metairie, LA
OCD Institute of Greater New Orleans (OCDIGNO)
#4
MS, LPC · Lafayette, LA
Private Practice
#5
LPC · Covington, LA
Private Practice
#6
MA, NCC · New Orleans, LA
Private Practice
#7
LCSW · New Orleans, LA
#8
PsyD · New Orleans, LA
#9
PsyD · Metairie, LA
#10
LPC-S, N.D. · Metairie, LA
#11
MS, LPC · New Orleans, LA
Private Practice
#12
PsyD · New Orleans, LA
#13
MS, LPC · New Orleans, LA
Private Practice
#14
LCSW · New Orleans, LA
#15
LCSW · New Orleans, LA
#16
MSW, LCSW · Metairie, LA
#17
PsyD · New Orleans, LA
Find the right specialist
Most therapists who list OCD were never trained in the treatment that works. Here’s how to find one who was.
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Based on the OLEE Index, the highest-scoring OCD specialists in New Orleans are Dr. Suzanne Chabaud (97/100), Dr. Kristin Fitch (89/100) and Dr. Tim Kershenstine (89/100). Scores reflect publicly verifiable evidence of OCD expertise, including how clearly a provider uses exposure and response prevention (ERP), how central OCD is to their practice, and specialized training.
OLEE has scored 17 providers in New Orleans who list OCD as a focus. 4 of them score 80 or higher, meaning strong public evidence of OCD-specific training and ERP.
Yes. 9 of the providers we scored in New Orleans offer telehealth. A therapist generally needs to be licensed in the state where you are located during sessions, so look for one licensed in Louisiana, or one who participates in an interstate licensing compact that covers Louisiana.
Look for someone who specifically uses exposure and response prevention (ERP), the first-line therapy for OCD, and for whom OCD is a large part of their caseload. Specialized training such as the IOCDF Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) is a strong signal. Ask how many of their current clients have OCD and how they handle mental compulsions and reassurance-seeking.
OLEE scores measure publicly verifiable signals of OCD expertise, not treatment outcomes. Always confirm licensure, availability and fit directly with a provider. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (US).