Houston OCD & Anxiety Disorder Specialist

OCD and Anxiety Treatment in Houston, TX

Meet Joseph Harwerth, LCSW - OCD & Anxiety Specialist in Houston

Do you ever feel like your mind is spinning with endless worries and thoughts you don't want? Do you still feel anxious, ashamed, or afraid, no matter how much reassurance you get, how much logic you apply, how many compulsions you perform, or how much talk therapy you've tried?

If you’ve found your way here, chances are that obsessions, panic attacks, compulsions, repetitive worries, the never-ending need to avoid triggers, or a persistent sense of dread have made life feel overwhelming, or even unlivable.

In our work together, we’ll begin to untangle the complexities of your experience by targeting both the physical and mental rituals that keep you stuck. With the right tools and support, we can retrain your anxious brain and help you move toward a life that feels freer, grounded, and meaningful.

OCD Therapy Tailored to You

As an OCD specialist based in Houston, I provide expert, evidence-based therapy for all forms of OCD:

  • Pure-O

  • Compulsive Checking

  • Postpartum OCD

  • Relationship OCD

  • Existential Obsessions

  • Real event OCD

  • Just Right OCD

  • Moral Scrupulosity and Faith-based Obsessions

  • Contamination Fears

  • Hit-and-Run OCD

  • Taboo intrusive thoughts involving harm, sex, or self-harm

I take pride in helping people recover from OCD whose symptoms feel “different,” don’t fit neatly into a box, are “ERP proof,” or have obsessions that hop from one theme to the next.

A More Effective Approach to Anxiety Treatment

I am rarely the first therapist my clients have seen. Many have been stuck in treatment that only focuses on surface-level strategies, like breathing techniques or meditation, without getting to the root of their distress.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic worry, panic attacks, phobias, or general anxiety, I provide a deeper, more targeted approach. My treatment is tailored to your unique experiences and symptoms, using methods that are structured, compassionate, and backed by evidence (Examples #1 & #2).

Anxiety Disorders Treated

Proven Treatment Backed by Research

I offer both in-person sessions for clients in Houston and virtual appointments for all Texans struggling with

My training includes only gold standard treatments for intrusive thoughts, chronic worries, compulsive loops, derealization, panic attacks, and avoidance patterns:

Supporting Both Teens and Adults

In addition to working with adults, I provide therapy for teens struggling with anxiety, obsessions, and compulsive behavior. My background as a former high school teacher gives me a unique perspective when supporting adolescents and their families.

Why Choose a Specialist for OCD and Anxiety Treatment?

Trust is essential when choosing a therapist, especially for complex and debilitating conditions like OCD, phobias, health anxiety, and other anxiety disorders. It’s important to work with someone who truly understands the intensity and nuance of what you’re going through.

These conditions demand more than general talk therapy. A specialist can recognize the subtle ways these disorders take hold and respond to intrusive thoughts, compulsions, mental rituals, and chronic worry with precision, compassion, and evidence-based care.

Learn More About My Approach

For a deeper look into how I think and work, check out some of my recent blog posts:

The Difference Between Intrusive Thoughts and Rumination

How ChatGPT is Making Your OCD Worse

How OCD Tricks AI

ERP for Hit-and-Run OCD

How to Make an Exposure List

Start Your OCD and Anxiety Recovery Today

People who struggle with OCD and anxiety disorders are often some of the most kind-hearted, compassionate, and resilient individuals I’ve met. It would be my privilege to support you in building a life beyond fear and avoidance.

When you fill out the form below, I’ll respond within 24 hours. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll gladly help you find someone who is.

Licensed in Texas as an LCSW: #103857

NPI: 1831799956

Let’s connect.

Book your free phone consultation.

joseph@wetreatocd.com
(469) 436-5674

5900 Memorial Dr suite 218-D, Houston, TX 77007

Follow me on Instagram @youranxietyspecialist for guidance with your OCD and anxiety recovery!

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