Murray · Telehealth across Kentucky
OCD counseling in Murray and online across Kentucky
Support for intrusive thoughts and the rituals that try to quiet them.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can take hours out of your day. Unwanted thoughts show up, and checking, cleaning, counting or asking for reassurance feels like the only way to make them stop. Acadia Counseling offers OCD counseling with Anna Miller, LPA, at our Murray office and by telehealth anywhere in Kentucky, including Louisville. Anna is taking new adult clients.
Not sure who to see? Call and we’ll help you choose.
Good to know
- Your counselor
- Anna Miller, LPA, taking new adult clients
- Where
- Murray office at 308 S 12th Street, or telehealth from anywhere in Kentucky
- Cost and insurance
- Kentucky Medicaid, Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, MedBen, Wellcare Ambetter and ESI EAP. Self-pay $75. See all plans
- Sessions
- About 50 to 55 minutes
What OCD can look like
OCD has two parts. Obsessions are unwanted thoughts, images or urges that cause distress. Compulsions are actions or mental routines a person repeats to ease that distress. Common examples include:
- Checking locks, stoves or messages again and again
- Washing or cleaning until it feels “just right”
- Counting, arranging or repeating words in your head
- Seeking reassurance, or replaying past conversations over and over
- Avoiding places or people because of a feared thought
OCD often centers on a theme, such as germs and contamination, fear of causing harm, order and symmetry, doubts about a relationship, or religion and morality. The theme can shift over time while the cycle stays the same.
Everyone double-checks things now and then. With OCD, the thoughts and routines take a lot of time, cause real distress and get in the way of daily life. Many people keep OCD hidden for years because they feel embarrassed. You don’t have to explain it perfectly to get started.
Is it OCD or something else?
Plenty of things can look like OCD from the outside. Perfectionism, everyday worry, tidy habits and superstitions are all common. Our article Is it obsessive-compulsive disorder, or something else? walks through some of the differences. If you’re not sure, that’s OK. You can talk it through with Anna in your first session.
How OCD counseling works
Anna uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). OCD counseling often includes:
- Learning how the cycle of obsessions and compulsions keeps itself going
- Noticing intrusive thoughts without arguing with them or acting on them
- Taking small, planned steps toward situations you’ve been avoiding, at a pace you agree to
- Building skills for handling uncertainty and strong feelings
- Coming back to what matters to you, so OCD takes up less room
You and Anna will set goals together and review them as you go. Many people come weekly at first.
Meet your OCD counselor
Anna Miller is a licensed psychological associate (LPA). She works with adults on anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout and life transitions. She sees clients in person in Murray and by secure video across Kentucky.
Anna Miller
Anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout and life transitions, using CBT, DBT and ACT.
Taking new clients
In Murray or online from Louisville
Anna sees clients at our Murray office, 308 S 12th Street, across from Dumplins Restaurant. If you live in Louisville, Lexington or anywhere else in Kentucky, telehealth lets you work with her from home. You’ll need a Kentucky address and a private, stationary place to join. Our Louisville office can also help you get started by phone.
Counseling and medication
Anna provides counseling. She doesn’t prescribe medication. Some people with OCD also work with a doctor or psychiatric provider on medication. That’s a decision to make with your medical provider, and you’re welcome to tell Anna about any medication you take.
Getting started
- Request an appointment online and choose Anna Miller, or call either office.
- Pick an office visit in Murray or telehealth.
- Finish your intake paperwork in the secure Client Portal at least 24 hours before your first session.
- In your first session, Anna will ask what you’re noticing and what you’d like to change. You can ask her anything about how she works.
Cost and insurance
Anna Miller takes Kentucky Medicaid plans from UnitedHealthcare, Wellcare, Passport by Molina, Aetna Better Health and Humana. She also takes Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, MedBen, Wellcare Ambetter and ESI EAP. Her self-pay rate is $75 per session. See insurance and payments for details.
Questions about OCD counseling
Can I see Anna if I live in Louisville?
Yes, by telehealth. Anna meets with clients anywhere in Kentucky by secure video.
Does Anna see teens or children with OCD?
Anna works with adults. If you’re looking for help for a younger person, call us and we’ll talk through options.
Will I have to face my fears right away?
No. You and Anna will decide on goals and pace together. Any practice steps start small and build from there.
What if my intrusive thoughts feel shameful or frightening?
Many people with OCD have unwanted thoughts that feel violent, sexual or against their values. These thoughts often bring a lot of shame. You can talk about them openly in counseling, without judgment.
More answers are on our FAQ page.
Related support
Talk with Anna about OCD
Request an appointment with Anna Miller online, or call either office. We’ll help you get started in Murray or by telehealth.
Email us at info@acadiacounseling.com.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.