OLEE Index · Updated November 2026
We scored 135 providers in Maryland who say they treat OCD, using only public evidence of real OCD expertise. Here are the highest-ranked OCD therapists and specialists in Maryland, with rankings for each major metro below. Many offer telehealth anywhere in the state.
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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
MFT, LCMFT · Baltimore, MD
The Center for OCD and Anxiety at Sheppard Pratt
#2
PhD · Baltimore, MD
JHU Center for OCD, Anxiety & Related Disorders for Children (COACH)
#3
PsyD · Towson, MD
Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland (ASDI)
#4
MBBCh, MPH · Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins OCD Clinic
#5
PhD · Bethesda, MD
New Hope Anxiety & OCD Center
#6
PhD · Virtual/Statewide, MD
Maryland OCD & Anxiety Therapy (MOAT)
#7
LCSW-C · Lutherville, MD
April V Moran, LCSW-C, LLC
#8
PhD · Annapolis, MD
Anxiety Center of Annapolis
#9
PsyD · Virtual/Statewide, MD
Maryland OCD & Anxiety Therapy (MOAT)
#10
PhD · Virtual/Statewide, MD
Maryland OCD & Anxiety Therapy (MOAT)
#11
LCPC · Towson, MD
Maryland Anxiety Center (MAC)
#12
PhD · Baltimore, MD
JHU COACH
#13
PhD · Baltimore, MD
JHU COACH
#14
PsyD · Ijamsville, MD
#15
PhD · Towson, MD
ASDI
#16
PhD · Towson, MD
ASDI
#17
PhD · Towson, MD
ASDI
#18
LCMFT · Baltimore, MD
The Center for OCD and Anxiety at Sheppard Pratt
#19
LCPC · Baltimore, MD
The Center for OCD and Anxiety at Sheppard Pratt
#20
LCSW-C · Frederick, MD
Zen Psychological Center
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 Maryland are Jon Hershfield (97/100), Dr. Joseph McGuire (97/100) and Dr. Sally Winston (97/100). 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 135 providers in Maryland who list OCD as a focus. 17 of them score 80 or higher, meaning strong public evidence of OCD-specific training and ERP.
Yes. 96 of the providers we scored in Maryland offer telehealth. A therapist generally needs to be licensed in the state where you are located during sessions, so look for one licensed in Maryland, or one who participates in an interstate licensing compact that covers Maryland.
Yes. 10 providers in Maryland list children or adolescents among the people they treat. For kids, look for family-based ERP, where parents learn to reduce accommodation at home.
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).