Anxiety/OCD Therapy in Durham, NC + Virtually
Find relief from the constant noise of worry, fear, and self-doubt.
If you live with anxiety, you know how overwhelming it can feel. It’s like your mind is always racing and your body never gets a break. You might lie awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about what could go wrong, or feeling tense and restless even when nothing seems “wrong.”
You might notice that:
Your thoughts spiral into worst-case scenarios.
It’s hard to relax or feel present.
You avoid people or situations that trigger fear.
You feel constantly “on edge” or irritable.
You second-guess every decision and struggle to trust yourself.
When anxiety takes over, it can make your world feel smaller. You may start to question your abilities, feel disconnected from others, and lose touch with the things that bring you joy and meaning.
If you’re struggling with OCD
You might feel stuck in loops of intrusive thoughts or fears—worrying that something bad will happen unless you check, think until you find certainty, repeat tasks until they’re perfect or seek reassurance “just one more time.” These thoughts and behaviors can bring short-term relief, but they often leave you feeling more trapped, exhausted, and frustrated in the long run.
There’s nothing wrong with your brain. It just wants to know that everything is going to be okay —it’s trying to protect you from uncertainty. With support, you can learn to respond differently to those thoughts and fears, so they no longer control your life.
How Therapy Helps
At Connected Living Psychotherapy, I use evidence-based therapies proven to help with anxiety and OCD, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
ACT helps you change your relationship with anxious thoughts and emotions. Instead of trying to eliminate them—which often doesn’t work—we focus on learning new ways to respond with awareness, compassion, and flexibility. You’ll begin to:
Notice anxious thoughts without letting them control your actions.
Develop tools to stay present instead of getting caught up in worry.
Reconnect with your authentic self—what truly matters to you—and take meaningful action towards what’s important.
ERP is a gold-standard treatment for OCD. It involves gradually and safely facing your fears or triggers while building tolerance to sit with the urge to engage in compulsions. Over time, your brain learns that it isn’t always in danger and that you can handle uncertainty without rituals. Together, we’ll go at a pace that feels safe, supportive and manageable, ensuring you always in control of the process.
Our work together will be collaborative and tailored to you. We’ll start by exploring what anxiety or OCD looks like in your life—your triggers, fears, and coping patterns. From there, we’ll create a plan that helps you:
Build practical coping skills for managing anxiety in real time.
Practice small, achievable steps toward facing fears and uncertainty.
Strengthen self-compassion instead of self-criticism.
Reconnect with joy, confidence, and the parts of life anxiety has overshadowed.
Therapy is not about getting rid of anxiety completely—it’s about learning how to live with it differently, so it no longer runs the show.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
You don’t have to keep living in fear, doubt, or constant overthinking. With the right support, it’s possible to feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your life again.
Schedule a free consultation to see how therapy can support you in creating the life you want.
Rates + Insurance
Session Rates
15-20 minute phone consultation - Free
Relational
55 minute session - $175
Individual
55 minute session - $160
45 minute session - $125
30 minute session - $85
Insurance - Out of Network
Connected Living Psychotherapy, PLLC is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, however, we are able to provide you with a “superbill” to submit to your insurance company to use for your out of network benefits. Depending on your individual insurance plan, you may be reimbursed by your insurance company a certain percentage for each session once you meet your out-of-network deductible. You can check your out-of-network deductible by calling your insurance company.
Good Faith Estimate
In accordance with the “No Surprises Act,” you will receive a “Good Faith Estimate” before your first session to better understand estimated cost of services.
Here’s what to expect…
STEP ONE
15-20 minute Consultation
Schedule a free, no pressure consultation call to see if we are a good fit and get answers to all your questions.
STEP TWO
Initial Intake Session
In your initial intake session, we will go over your mental health history, what brings you to therapy now, and begin the goal setting and treatment planning process.
STEP THREE
Recurring 55 minute sessions
Recurring sessions are typically 55 minutes and occur weekly or bi-weekly. Together, we will look at therapeutic needs and goals to determine what will work best for you.