OCD Therapists Accepting New Patients in Washington (2026)

OLEE Index · Updated November 2026

45 OCD specialists in Washington appear to be accepting new patients, based on what they publicly list. Waitlists for strong OCD specialists can be long, so starting here can save you weeks. Here are the highest-ranked OCD therapists in Washington currently taking new clients.

45
OCD providers scored
20
score 80 or higher
12
offer telehealth
45
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

    Travis L. Osborne

    Ph.D., ABPP · Seattle, WA

    Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS)

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

  2. #2

    Stacy Shaw Welch

    M.S., Ph.D. · Seattle, WA

    Private Practice (formerly EBTCS)

    99/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  3. #3

    Adina Aldea

    Ph.D. · Seattle, WA

    West Coast Anxiety Clinic

    99/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patientsTreats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  4. #4

    Danny O'Rourke

    Ph.D., ABPP · Seattle, WA

    Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS)

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

  5. #5

    Laura Smestad

    Ph.D., LMHC, NCC · Seattle, WA

    Informed OCD Counseling

    94/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patientsTreats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  6. #6

    Theresa Chiu

    MSSW, LICSW · Seattle, WA

    Olympic OCD Services

    94/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patients
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  7. #7

    Jennifer Tininenko

    Ph.D. · Seattle, WA

    Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS)

    91/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  8. #8

    Quyen B. Nguyen

    Ph.D. · Tacoma, WA

    PNW Happy Healthy, PLLC

    88/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patients
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  9. #9

    Jennifer Yeh

    LMHC · Seattle, WA

    Seattle Anxiety Specialists

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

  10. #10

    Chris Russo

    LICSW · Seattle, WA

    Seattle Anxiety Specialists

    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

  11. #11

    Ariel Ravid

    Ph.D. · Seattle, WA

    Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS)

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

  12. #12

    Maggie Bromberg

    Ph.D. · Seattle, WA

    CAPSS — Child & Adolescent Psychological Services of Seattle

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

  13. #13

    Cesalie Taylor Stepney

    Ph.D. · Seattle, WA

    CAPSS — Child & Adolescent Psychological Services of Seattle

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

  14. #14

    Emily Bond

    Ph.D. · Seattle, WA

    Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS)

    83/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  15. #15

    Karen Pang

    Ph.D. · Seattle, WA

    Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS)

    83/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  16. #16

    Claire Metzner

    Psy.D. · Seattle, WA

    Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS)

    83/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  17. #17

    Amy Bohlander

    Ph.D. · Seattle, WA

    CAPSS — Child & Adolescent Psychological Services of Seattle

    81/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  18. #18

    Rayna Mitchell-Rose

    MSW, LICSW · Bellevue, WA

    Private Practice

    81/ 100
    Accepting new patients
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice

  19. #19

    Lisa Shimomaeda

    Ph.D. · Seattle, WA

    Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS)

    80/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  20. #20

    Ghina Haidar

    Ph.D. · Seattle, WA

    Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS)

    80/ 100
    Accepting new patientsTreats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations
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More ways to find OCD help in Washington

All OCD therapists in Washington138Telehealth (online therapy)87For children & teens18LGBTQ+ affirming39

OCD therapists by city in Washington

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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

Which top OCD therapists in Washington are accepting new patients?

Based on the OLEE Index, the highest-scoring OCD specialists in Washington who appear to be accepting new patients are Travis L. Osborne (100/100), Stacy Shaw Welch (99/100) and Adina Aldea (99/100). Availability changes often, so confirm directly when you reach out.

How do you know a therapist is accepting new patients?

We use what providers publicly state on their profiles and websites. Availability changes quickly, so treat it as a starting point and confirm directly.

What if the OCD specialist I want has a waitlist?

Ask to be added to the waitlist and whether they offer a consultation or group in the meantime. You can also look for a telehealth OCD specialist licensed in your state, which often widens your options considerably.

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).