Telehealth OCD Therapists in Tennessee (2026)

OLEE Index · Updated November 2026

44 OCD specialists in Tennessee offer telehealth, so you can do exposure and response prevention (ERP) from home. ERP works well by video: many exposures are actually easier to practice in the places where OCD shows up. Here are the highest-ranked telehealth OCD therapists licensed in Tennessee.

44
OCD providers scored
1
score 80 or higher
44
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. 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
  2. #2

    Adam Kuykendall

    MA, LPC-MHSP · Nashville, TN

    NOCD

    78/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patients
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  3. #3

    Kelly Sheets

    MA, LPC · Nashville, TN

    NOCD

    78/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patients
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  4. #4

    Kelsey Eleniewski

    MS, LPC · Nashville, TN

    NOCD

    78/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patients
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  5. #5

    Georgiana Coffman

    MSW, LCSW, LICSW · Nashville, TN

    NOCD

    78/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patients
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  6. #6

    Auslyn Thomas

    MA, LPC · Nashville, TN

    NOCD

    78/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patients
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  7. #7

    Jennifer Woodruff

    MSSW, LCSW, LICSW · Nashville, TN

    NOCD

    78/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patients
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  8. #8

    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
  9. #9

    Kathryn Wood

    LPC-MHSP · Nashville, TN

    Emboldened Therapy

    74/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patients
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
  10. #10

    Lacy M. Allen Watkins

    LMHC, CAP, PMH-C · Signal Mountain, TN

    72/ 100
    Telehealth
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  11. #11

    Elise Rhodes

    LPC-MHSP · Nashville, TN

    71/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  12. #12

    Phyllis Nobles

    LCSW · Franklin, TN

    69/ 100
    Telehealth
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  13. #13

    Jason Gibbs

    Licensed Therapist, Ph.D. · TN

    NOCD / TreatMyOCD

    68/ 100
    Telehealth
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations
  14. #14

    Loran Kelly

    PhD · Nashville, TN

    67/ 100
    Telehealth
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  15. #15

    Sunny Wells

    LPC, EdS · Clarksville, TN

    67/ 100
    Telehealth
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  16. #16

    Stephanie Upchurch

    LPC, MHSP · Nashville, TN

    67/ 100
    Telehealth
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  17. #17

    Christopher Vickers

    LPC-MSHP · Memphis, TN

    67/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  18. #18

    Karen Swanay

    MS,LPC-MHSP,CAAP · Knoxville, TN

    66/ 100
    Telehealth
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  19. #19

    Carrie Bock

    LPC-MHSP · Smyrna, TN

    65/ 100
    Telehealth
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
  20. #20

    Shannon Aldridge-Smith

    LPC, MHSP · Cordova, TN

    64/ 100
    Telehealth
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
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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 telehealth OCD therapists in Tennessee?

Based on the OLEE Index, the highest-scoring OCD specialists in Tennessee who offer telehealth are Dr. Kiesa Kelly (87/100), Adam Kuykendall (78/100) and Kelly Sheets (78/100).

Does ERP for OCD work over telehealth?

Yes. Research on video-delivered ERP shows outcomes similar to in-person treatment for most people, and therapists can guide exposures in your real environment, like your home, car or workplace.

Can I see a telehealth OCD therapist from another state while I'm in Tennessee?

Usually only if they are licensed in Tennessee or participate in an interstate licensing compact that covers it. Therapists generally need to be licensed where you are physically located during the session. Every provider on this page practices in Tennessee.

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).