LGBTQ+ Affirming OCD Therapists in Maryland (2026)

OLEE Index · Updated November 2026

34 OCD specialists in Maryland describe themselves as LGBTQ+ affirming. That matters for OCD especially: themes like sexual orientation OCD or gender-related intrusive thoughts need a clinician who can treat the OCD without questioning or "settling" your identity. Here are the highest-ranked LGBTQ+ affirming OCD therapists in Maryland.

34
OCD providers scored
2
score 80 or higher
31
offer telehealth
4
accepting new patients

Top 20 OCD specialists, ranked by OLEE score

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. #1

    Jon Hershfield

    MFT, LCMFT · Baltimore, MD

    The Center for OCD and Anxiety at Sheppard Pratt

    97/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  2. #2

    Dr. Michelle Gryczkowski

    PhD · Bethesda, MD

    New Hope Anxiety & OCD Center

    89/ 100
    TelehealthTreats childrenLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  3. #3

    Brittany Goff

    LCSW-C · Frederick, MD

    Zen Psychological Center

    76/ 100
    LGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice

  4. #4

    Dr. Nathaniel Eckland

    PhD · Bethesda, MD

    Private Practice

    76/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice

  5. #5

    Morgan Benner

    PhD · Rockville, MD

    73/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  6. #6

    Jennifer Wilder

    LCPC · Baltimore, MD

    72/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  7. #7

    Amy Huberman

    MD · Pikesville, MD

    72/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  8. #8

    Dina Siegel

    PsyD · Silver Spring, MD

    71/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  9. #9

    Kelly Jones

    LCPC · Frederick, MD

    Zen Psychological Center

    70/ 100
    LGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice

  10. #10

    Julia Goolsby

    PhD · Gaithersburg, MD

    66/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  11. #11

    Hannah Breckenridge

    LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW · Rockville, MD

    66/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  12. #12

    Robin A. Frutchey

    LCPC · Bel Air, MD

    65/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  13. #13

    Ryan Schluter

    PsyD · Columbia, MD

    65/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  14. #14

    Ilana Cohen

    MD · Baltimore, MD

    64/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  15. #15

    Gabrielle T. Gross

    LCSW, LCSW-C · MD

    63/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  16. #16

    Melissa Murphy

    LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, C-DBT · Bethesda, MD

    62/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  17. #17

    Rachel T. Phillips-Anderson

    LCSW-C · MD

    62/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  18. #18

    Alexandra McNulty

    LCSW-C · MD

    62/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  19. #19

    Joyce L. Robbins

    LCSW · Potomac, MD

    61/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirmingSpanish-speaking
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  20. #20

    John Chamberlain

    PhD · Silver Spring, MD

    60/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
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More ways to find OCD help in Maryland

All OCD therapists in Maryland135Telehealth (online therapy)96For children & teens10Accepting new patients24

OCD therapists by city in Maryland

Baltimore45Montgomery County29Annapolis5

Find the right specialist

How to find a qualified OCD specialist on OLEE

Most therapists who list OCD were never trained in the treatment that works. Here’s how to find one who was.

  1. Search your state, sorted by score

    Open OLEE search, choose your state and sort by score. We scored more than 5,000 OCD providers on publicly verifiable evidence of OCD expertise. No one pays to be listed or ranked.

  2. Narrow it to what you need

    Filter for telehealth, your insurance, accepting new patients or Spanish-speaking providers.

  3. Check “What we verified” on each profile

    Every profile shows the evidence behind the score. Look for: A clear description of how they use exposure and response prevention (ERP); specialized OCD training such as the IOCDF’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI); and an International OCD Foundation listing.

  4. Ask before you book

    “Do you use exposure and response prevention, and where were you trained in it?” and “How many of your current clients have OCD?” A real specialist answers clearly and specifically.
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FAQ

Who are the best LGBTQ+ affirming OCD therapists in Maryland?

Based on the OLEE Index, the highest-scoring OCD specialists in Maryland who describe themselves as LGBTQ+ affirming are Jon Hershfield (97/100), Dr. Michelle Gryczkowski (89/100) and Brittany Goff (76/100).

Why does an LGBTQ+ affirming OCD therapist matter?

People in the LGBTQ+ community deserve care that doesn’t pathologize their identity. For OCD themes involving sexual orientation or gender, an affirming specialist treats the doubt and compulsions with ERP rather than trying to resolve the question itself.

Can OCD make me doubt my sexual orientation?

Yes. Sexual orientation OCD causes unwanted, distressing doubts about orientation and compulsive checking for certainty. It is treatable with ERP. See our guide to sexual OCD for more.

What should I look for in an OCD therapist?

Look for someone who specifically uses exposure and response prevention (ERP) 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.

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).