Best OCD Therapists in St. Louis, MO (2026)

OLEE Index · Updated November 2026

We scored 28 providers in the St. Louis area who say they treat OCD, using only public evidence of real OCD expertise. These are the highest-ranked OCD therapists and specialists in St. Louis, from the providers we've verified so far.

28
OCD providers scored
7
score 80 or higher
12
offer telehealth
16
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

    Dr. Alec Pollard

    PhD · St. Louis, MO

    SLBMI Center for OCD & Anxiety-Related Disorders (COARD)

    96/ 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. Sarah Kertz

    PhD · St. Louis, MO

    Anxiety Specialists of St. Louis

    96/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  3. #3

    Dr. Alison Menatti

    PhD · St. Louis, MO

    SLBMI Center for OCD & Anxiety-Related Disorders (COARD)

    88/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  4. #4

    Angela Adamson Springer

    LCSW · Clayton, MO

    The Anxiety & OCD Clinic

    88/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats childrenLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  5. #5

    Beth Brawley

    MA, LPC · Kirkwood, MO

    Life Without Anxiety LLC

    87/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  6. #6

    Allie Wilson

    MA, LPC · Ballwin, MO

    Brave Steps Counseling LLC

    82/ 100
    Accepting new patients
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  7. #7

    Samantha Kranzberg Simonetti

    LCSW · Clayton, MO

    The Anxiety & OCD Clinic

    82/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats childrenLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  8. #8

    Hayley Summe Wyatt

    LCSW · Clayton, MO

    The Anxiety & OCD Clinic

    77/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats childrenLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  9. #9

    Dr. Chi (SLBMI COARD)

    PhD · St. Louis, MO

    SLBMI Center for OCD & Anxiety-Related Disorders (COARD)

    76/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  10. #10

    Madeline Goodwill

    LCSW · Clayton, MO

    The Anxiety & OCD Clinic

    76/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  11. #11

    Dr. Sophie Haven

    Ph.D. · St. Louis, MO

    SLBMI - COARD

    75/ 100
    Accepting new patients
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  12. #12

    Dr. Linda Housman

    Ph.D. · St. Louis, MO

    SLBMI - COARD

    75/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  13. #13

    Meredith Beard

    MSW, LCSW, RPT · Kirkwood, MO

    75/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  14. #14

    Jeremy Shuman

    PsyD · St. Louis, MO

    74/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  15. #15

    Jack Jacobsen

    LCSW · St. Louis, MO

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

  16. #16

    Gregory A. Peebles

    LPC, DBTC · St. Louis, MO

    SLBMI - COARD

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

  17. #17

    Maria Cognata

    LCSW · St. Louis, MO

    Anxiety Specialists of St. Louis

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

  18. #18

    Lauren Goldberger

    LCSW · Clayton, MO

    The Anxiety & OCD Clinic

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

  19. #19

    Seda Follis

    MS, MSW, LCSW · St. Louis, MO

    69/ 100
    Telehealth
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  20. #20

    Lucie Taylor

    LMSW (pending) · Clayton, MO

    The Anxiety & OCD Clinic

    66/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats childrenLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
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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 OCD therapists in St. Louis?

Based on the OLEE Index, the highest-scoring OCD specialists in St. Louis are Dr. Alec Pollard (96/100), Dr. Sarah Kertz (96/100) and Dr. Alison Menatti (88/100). 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.

How many OCD specialists are there in St. Louis?

OLEE has scored 28 providers in St. Louis who list OCD as a focus. 7 of them score 80 or higher, meaning strong public evidence of OCD-specific training and ERP.

Can I see an OCD therapist in St. Louis by telehealth?

Yes. 12 of the providers we scored in St. Louis offer telehealth. A therapist generally needs to be licensed in the state where you are located during sessions, so look for one licensed in Missouri, or one who participates in an interstate licensing compact that covers Missouri.

Are there OCD therapists for children and teens in St. Louis?

Yes. 6 providers in St. Louis list children or adolescents among the people they treat. For kids, look for family-based ERP, where parents learn to reduce accommodation at home.

What should I look for in an OCD therapist?

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).