Specialized OCD Therapy in Tampa, FL

Evidence-Based Treatment for OCD & Anxiety Disorders in Tampa

Are you in Tampa and feeling trapped by unwanted thoughts or stuck in compulsive routines? You’re not alone — and effective help is available. At GroundWork CBT, we specialize in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using the most proven, evidence-based methods available today. Serving clients across Tampa, South Tampa, Westchase, Hyde Park, and surrounding areas, we provide expert care rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Why Choose GroundWork for OCD Therapy in Tampa?

At GroundWork, we go beyond general talk therapy. We’re a team of highly trained OCD specialists with advanced certifications, deep clinical experience, and a passion for helping clients achieve lasting change.

What Sets Us Apart:

• ✅ Specialized Expertise in OCD
  OCD is not just one of many things we treat — it’s what we do. Our therapists have advanced training in ERP, the gold standard therapy for OCD, and work with individuals experiencing intrusive thoughts, checking rituals, contamination fears, symmetry obsessions, harm OCD, religious scrupulosity, and more.

• ✅ Highest Levels of Clinical Training
  Our founders are Diplomates of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and graduates of the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) — the most respected and rigorous training available for OCD treatment.

• ✅ Individualized Treatment Plans
  We take time to understand your unique presentation of OCD and tailor every step of your therapy to fit your needs, symptoms, and goals.

• ✅ Accessible Care for Tampa Residents
  Whether you’re located in Tampa, Lutz, Brandon, Carrollwood, Davis Islands, or Riverview, we offer virtual therapy options so you can access top-level care from the comfort of your home.

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What OCD Therapy Looks Like at GroundWork

Our OCD treatment model is structured, supportive, and collaborative. Here’s what you can expect:

 1. Comprehensive Initial Assessment

We begin with a full intake session where we explore your symptoms, triggers, daily impact, and background. We may use standardized OCD rating scales or parent/child inventories to better understand your presentation. This helps us form a clear diagnosis and begin building a custom treatment plan.

2. Psychoeducation

Understanding OCD is the first step toward change. We’ll teach you how OCD functions — the cycle of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and compulsions — and explain why Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is so effective. For many clients, this brings immediate clarity and relief.

3. Exposure Hierarchy Development

Together, we create a personalized hierarchy: a step-by-step plan of feared situations or triggers, ranked from least to most distressing. This roadmap guides ERP work and ensures therapy is both effective and manageable.

4. Active ERP & CBT Work

Your therapist will guide you through exposure exercises designed to trigger OCD fears in a safe, controlled way — without performing the usual compulsions. This builds tolerance, reduces anxiety, and retrains your brain’s fear response. We also integrate CBT tools like cognitive restructuring and behavioral experiments.

5. Generalization & Maintenance

As you gain confidence, we focus on applying your new skills to real-life situations. We’ll help you troubleshoot setbacks, prevent relapse, and stay connected to your progress. Our goal is not short-term symptom relief — it’s long-term freedom from OCD.

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Our Team’s Credentials

•  Licensed Clinicians in Florida with years of experience treating OCD, anxiety, and related disorders

•  BTTI-Trained by the International OCD Foundation

•  Diplomates of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies

•  Ongoing advanced training in child/adolescent ERP, family-based OCD treatment, and virtual care models

• Specialists in related conditions including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Health Anxiety, Phobias, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)

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Who We Help

We provide therapy for individuals across the lifespan, including:

• Children with OCD (child therapy &  parent coaching)

• Teens struggling with intrusive thoughts or rituals

• College students facing academic or social disruptions from OCD

• Adults navigating all subtypes of OCD:  harm fears, scrupulosity, contamination, existential OCD, etc.

We serve clients across Tampa and the greater Hillsborough County area, including:

📍 South Tampa • Hyde Park • Carrollwood • Westchase • Brandon • Temple Terrace • Riverview • Davis Islands • Lutz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best treatment for OCD in Tampa?
The most effective therapy is ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) — a form of CBT specifically designed for OCD. It helps you reduce anxiety and resist compulsions by gradually confronting fears.

How is GroundWork different from general therapy practices?
We don’t just treat OCD occasionally — we specialize in it. Our therapists have advanced OCD-specific training and follow structured, research-based treatment models.

Can I do OCD therapy online if I live in Tampa?
Yes! We offer secure teletherapy to clients throughout Tampa and across Florida. All sessions are HIPAA-compliant and just as effective as in-person care.

Do you work with kids or teens?
Yes, our team includes therapists with extensive experience treating pediatric OCD, including family involvement, behavior plans, and developmentally appropriate exposures.

How long does OCD therapy take?
Many clients see progress within 10–12 sessions. More complex cases may benefit from ongoing support, especially when rituals have become deeply ingrained.

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Client Success Story

“When I first reached out, I felt completely overwhelmed by my OCD. Working with GroundWork has changed everything — I now understand my brain, have real tools, and finally feel in control.”
– Laura D., Tampa Client

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Start OCD Therapy in Tampa Today

You don’t have to manage OCD alone. Whether you’re just beginning to explore therapy or have tried other approaches that didn’t work, we’re here to help.

📞 Call 407-378-3000, or request a call from us to get scheduled with a Tampa OCD specialist today.