OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER SPECIALISTS

OCD Therapists in South Miami, FL

Finding the right therapist for obsessive-compulsive disorder in South Miami can feel overwhelming. The Mindful Network connects you with licensed professionals in the heart of southern Miami-Dade who specialize in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. Browse 7 providers who understand your needs and can help you take the next step toward feeling better.

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Therapy for OCD

The most effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder is a specialized form of CBT called exposure and response prevention (ERP). ERP helps you gradually face the thoughts and situations that trigger anxiety while resisting the compulsions or rituals that normally provide short-term relief. Over time this breaks the cycle that keeps OCD going. Finding a therapist specifically trained in ERP matters, because general talk therapy alone is often less effective for OCD.

OCD involves unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) done to reduce distress. It can center on contamination, harm, symmetry, taboo thoughts, and much more. If this resonates, the providers below work with OCD and can talk through ERP and related approaches.

Finding care in South Miami

South Miami is in the heart of southern Miami-Dade, close to Coral Gables, Kendall, and greater Miami. Therapists here often serve the surrounding communities and offer both in-person and online sessions. The providers below see clients in and around South Miami.

About these providers

This page lists 7 licensed providers in South Miami. Of these, 7 accept insurance including Out of Network Benefits, Aetna and Cigna; 4 offer telehealth sessions; 3 provide care in Spanish. Credentials among them include LMHC, PsyD and PhD.

OCD Therapists in South Miami

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South Miami, Fl
Monte Nido
Insurance acceptedSliding scale
Services
Outpatient FacilitiesVirtual OutpatientResidential Facilities
Specialties
Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression +14
Monte Nido offers four in-person locations in Florida: two Adolescent Residential programs, one Adult Residential program, and one Day Treatment program serving both adolescents and adults. We also provide virtual IOP/PHP programming, available to individuals as young as age 10 across the state. Our three levels of care—Residential, Day Treatment, and Virtual IOP/PHP—are designed to support individuals on their eating disorder recovery journey. Using an outcome-backed approach, our programs focus on helping clients rebuild a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Clients participate in both individual and group therapy while receiving expert clinical, medical, psychiatric, and nutritional care. In a judgment-free, supportive environment, we provide the tools and insight needed to understand the eating disorder and build the skills necessary for lasting recovery. Our compassionate and experienced Florida team is committed to guiding each client toward healing, self-acceptance, and long-term well-being. More
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South Miami, FL
Alexis Bitting
Languages: English
Services
Therapy
Specialties
Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental Disabilities +12
Dr. Alexis Bitting, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. She has specialized experience working with children, teens, and adults with social and developmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental delays. Dr. Bitting utilizes a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach when working with clients and their families. She also provides school observations and consultations to help support school-aged children. Dr. Bitting provides individual and group therapy focused on emotional, social, and behavioral issues. She has specialized experience working with anxiety including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias, OCD, and Trichotillomania. She also treats individuals with depression, anger management, personality disorders, emotion regulation challenges, social skills deficits, etc. Her doctorate in Clinical Sexology provides her with specialized training in working with LGBTQ+ clients as well as providing healthy relationship and sexual education to children, teens, and adults, particularly those with social and developmental delays. Dr. Bitting has presented at many organizations locally and nationally on topics relating to dating, sexuality education, autism, anxiety, and much more. She was the keynote speaker at Baptist Health South Florida's 15th Annual Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference on the Importance of Social Skills Training for Individuals with ASD and Mental Health and Sexuality across the Autism Spectrum. Dr. Bitting is a member of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association, the International OCD Foundation, and is a certified provider of the PEERS social skills program. She is based out of the South Miami office and facilitates our Social Understanding Group Program and PEERS groups as well as provides individual and family therapy. More
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South Miami, FL
Diana Joya Counseling
Insurance acceptedSliding scale
Services
Therapy
Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, LGBTQ +10
Diana Joya Counseling is a private practice specializing in anxiety, OCD, and panic disorders for adults and children. The practice offers individual, marriage, and family therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches. Services include in-office sessions and teletherapy with specializations in LGBTQ issues and family support. More
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South Miami, FL
Ashley Ratzlaff
Languages: English
Services
Therapy
Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Behavioral Disorders +10
Ashley Ratzlaff, MS, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health–Certified (PMH-C) professional. She earned a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida International University (FIU) and a Master's Degree in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. During her graduate training at FIU, Mrs. Ratzlaff completed her practicum and internship at Pediatric Psychology Associates, where she facilitated the Social Understanding and Relationship Fundamentals (SURF) groups and camps, provided consultation at the headache clinic in collaboration with NeuroNetwork Partners, and delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for individuals with anxiety disorders and chronic migraines. Mrs. Ratzlaff takes a child- and family-centered approach that draws on evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, positive behavioral strategies, and social thinking. Her specialty areas include supporting children with emotional regulation challenges, anxiety and OCD, mild behavioral concerns, social thinking and social skills support, and life adjustments (e.g., divorce). She currently facilitates the SURF Explorers program for children ages 4–6, co-facilitates SURF groups, and provides individual counseling services for preschool- and elementary-aged children, middle schoolers, and their families. All services are provided out of the South Miami location, both in-office and virtually. In addition to her work with children, Mrs. Ratzlaff is passionate about supporting mothers during the perinatal and postpartum period. As a PMH-C therapist, she provides counseling for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment to parenthood, and overall maternal wellness. She combines advanced training from Postpartum Support International (PSI) with her own experience as a mother to provide both in-person and virtual maternal mental health services. More
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South Miami, FL
Lizmar Burguera
Languages: English
Services
Neuropsychological EvaluationsPsychoeducational TestingGifted EvaluationsTherapy
Specialties
ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Difficulties +7
Dr. Lizmar Burguera is a bilingual (English and Spanish) licensed clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychology, with over 12 years of experience in the field. She has expertise in providing neuropsychological assessments, as well as psychoeducational and gifted evaluations. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and emphasizes the importance of empathy and connection. She is dedicated to developing tailored treatment plans that honor brain-based differences and promote well-being for individuals with neurodevelopmental (ADHD, autism, learning differences), medical factors, and mood and anxiety concerns. By actively collaborating with parents, schools, and other professionals throughout the assessment process, she adopts a holistic and strengths-based approach customized to each individual's needs, helping them understand their unique strengths and abilities. Dr. Burguera completed her predoctoral internship in neuropsychology at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital in Miami, Florida, where she provided care and consultation across Neurology and Behavioral Medicine, working alongside specialists in psychiatry, neurology, oncology, and pain management. She then completed two years of postdoctoral specialty training in neuropsychology. During her first year of fellowship, she trained at The Watson Institute and Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she gained extensive experience conducting pediatric neuropsychological evaluations. For her second year of residency, she trained at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where she conducted neuropsychological assessments as part of an interdisciplinary team. Additionally, Dr. Burguera is trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a parent-focused treatment model designed to assist children and adolescents in navigating anxiety, OCD, and related concerns. She has also served as the chair of early career practitioners for the Florida Psychological Association. Dr. Burguera currently provides services from the South Miami location, both in-office and via telehealth. Outside of her practice, Dr. Burguera enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and her dog, Luna. More
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South Miami, FL
Lauren A. Carbonell
Languages: English
Services
TherapyPsychological Testing
Specialties
ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder +14
Dr. Lauren Carbonell is a Florida Licensed Psychologist specializing in the psychological treatment of children, teens, young adults and their families. In addition, she specializes in maternal mental health services for mothers. Her compassionate style draws from a decade of clinical experience to help patients and families gain clarity around areas of concern. Dr. Carbonell believes that a strong therapeutic relationship, built on trust and connection, is the foundation for meaningful change. She weaves evidence-based approaches into the natural therapeutic process. These include a patient/child-centered focus using cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, positive behavioral strategies, collaborative problem-solving, social thinking, mindfulness, and self-compassion interventions. Her specialty encompasses treating mental health concerns, including emotional regulation challenges (or "our deep feeling kids"), anxiety (separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic, and perfectionism), and OCD-related difficulties. She also works with individuals navigating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders, behavioral and social challenges, mood concerns, and life transitions. Dr. Carbonell encourages a united approach, involving parents and working alongside other providers involved in the patient's care. In addition to therapy, Dr. Carbonell has specialized clinical experience conducting neurodevelopmental and psychoeducational evaluations (including developmental delays, suspicion of autism spectrum, attention deficit, and/or learning disorders). Dr. Carbonell has a deep respect for the emotional complexity of parenthood, and is especially passionate about helping mothers feel more steady, seen, and supported during the messy, beautiful transition into motherhood. As a mother of two herself, she knows firsthand how important it is to intervene before the overwhelm gets too loud, and she's made it her mission to offer warm, practical support through every stage of early motherhood. Whether navigating intrusive thoughts, postpartum identity shifts, or parenting guilt, she brings clinical expertise and lived experience together to support women. Dr. Carbonell is a certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) who completed advanced specialty training with Postpartum Support International (PSI). Dr. Carbonell completed her dual masters and doctoral degree at Nova Southeastern University. During her graduate training, she provided individual and group therapy and evaluation services in a variety of settings, including the Mailman Center for Child Development, Henderson Behavioral Health and with our very own Pediatric Psychology Associates. She completed her APA Accredited doctoral internship training at The May Institute (specialized clinical school and rehabilitative center for individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries) and The National Autism Center (research and evaluation clinic of developmental disorders). Her post-doctorate residency was completed at Pediatric Psychology Associates where she continues to provide compassionate care. Dr. Carbonell previously directed and facilitated PPA's Social Understanding and Relationship Fundamentals Groups (SURF) for four years. Dr. Carbonell served as the membership and continuing education chair for the Florida Psychological Association. She is a member of Postpartum Support International (PSI). She has presented in the community on a variety of topics. She provides supervision to doctoral and master-level students. Dr. Carbonell currently provides therapy and consultative services out of the South Miami location both in-office and virtually. More
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South Miami, FL
Isabel Hernandez
Languages: English
Services
Therapy
Specialties
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders +12
Isabel Hernandez, MS, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who provides group and individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. She is a bilingual clinician, fluent in English and Spanish, and holds a Master's Degree from Florida International University (FIU). Her clinical interests include autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, ADHD, ODD, anger management, anxiety, OCD, and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). Additionally, Ms. Hernandez has experience working with nonverbal clients and implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to teach functional communication training and reduce challenging and self-injurious behaviors in children with ASD and related disorders. Ms. Hernandez is committed to providing evidence-based treatment and has experience in various therapeutic approaches, including Social Thinking, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Ms. Hernandez facilitates the SURF and PEERS group programs in the South Miami location, providing evidence-based social skills training interventions to children and teens. In addition, she actively collaborates with schools to provide essential support to teachers and students in managing behavior, navigating social conflict, and addressing other socio-emotional needs. Ms. Hernandez works out of the South Miami location and provides individual and family support to clients with emotional regulation challenges, social skills deficits, executive functioning difficulties, and behavioral concerns. She provides services both in-person and via telehealth. More
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Frequently asked questions

What therapy is best for OCD?: Exposure and response prevention (ERP), a specialized form of CBT, has the strongest evidence for OCD. When choosing among the providers in South Miami below, look for ERP training on their profiles.
Do OCD therapists in South Miami accept insurance?: Many do. The “About these providers” section above summarizes insurance acceptance on this page, and each profile lists accepted plans.
Can OCD be treated online?: Yes. ERP can be delivered effectively by secure video, and several providers here offer telehealth across Florida.

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