LGBTQ+ Affirming OCD Therapists in Tennessee (2026)

OLEE Index · Updated November 2026

35 OCD specialists in Tennessee 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 Tennessee.

35
OCD providers scored
14
score 80 or higher
12
offer telehealth
13
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. Amy Mariaskin

    PhD · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

    99/ 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

    Jessica Cameron

    LCSW, BC-TMH, PMH-C · Nashville, TN

    Nashville Clinical Therapist PLLC

    91/ 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

    Chris Pursell

    LCSW · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

    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

  4. #4

    Dr. Kiesa Kelly

    PhD · Knoxville, TN

    ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare

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

  5. #5

    Kelly Flanagan

    MA, LPC-MHSP · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

    85/ 100
    LGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  6. #6

    Meredith Wilson

    LCSW · Nashville, TN

    In Therapy

    84/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  7. #7

    Dr. Lindsay Ives

    PhD · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

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

  8. #8

    Dr. Judy Mier Pichette

    PhD · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

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

  9. #9

    Dr. Daniel McBride

    PhD · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

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

  10. #10

    Dr. Hillary Freshley

    PsyD · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

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

  11. #11

    Paul Jamison

    MS, LPC-MHSP · Nashville, TN

    Paul Jamison Counseling / NOATC

    81/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  12. #12

    Ben Craft

    MS, LPC-MHSP · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

    81/ 100
    LGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  13. #13

    Courtney Bottoms-Gustafson

    MEd, LPC-MHSP · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

    81/ 100
    LGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  14. #14

    Dorrie Williams

    MEd, LPC · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

    80/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats childrenLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  15. #15

    West Breedlove

    MA, LPC-MHSP · Chattanooga, TN

    Reconciled Hope Counseling

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

  16. #16

    Emily Farnen

    MEd, LPC-MHSP · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

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

  17. #17

    Ashley Smith

    LCSW · Nashville, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

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

  18. #18

    Wayne Fleming

    MSEd, LPC-MHSP · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

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

  19. #19

    Kala Hight

    MA, LPC-MHSP · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

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

  20. #20

    Shelby Redman

    MS, LPC-MHSP · Brentwood, TN

    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

    77/ 100
    LGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
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More ways to find OCD help in Tennessee

All OCD therapists in Tennessee82Telehealth (online therapy)44Accepting new patients30

OCD therapists by city in Tennessee

Nashville34Franklin19Knoxville6

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 Tennessee?

Based on the OLEE Index, the highest-scoring OCD specialists in Tennessee who describe themselves as LGBTQ+ affirming are Dr. Amy Mariaskin (99/100), Jessica Cameron (91/100) and Chris Pursell (88/100).

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).