I hold compassion for those who struggle with OCD: The persistent, unwanted, unpleasant thoughts, the sometimes paralyzing anxiety, the compulsive actions, rituals, ruminations, avoidances meant to neutralize the thoughts. I also have an understanding of how often OCD can be misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and the shame and stigma sufferers sometimes feel. Most of my work involves helping people gain control over their OCD and process traumas including interpersonal abuse from friends, family and coworkers (sometimes related to OCD, unfortunately), adverse childhood experiences, and bullying -- past or present. I also work issues related to OCD, such as body dysmorphia, eating disorders that intersect with their OCD, emetophobia, social anxiety, generalized anxiety. I am currently licensed in Florida (MT 4081) and in California (MFC 103044) and accept telehealth clients through a secure HIPAA compliant video platform. In addition to OCD and anxiety treatment I provide support to people coping with chronic illness such as cancer and autoimmune disease, self esteem issues, grief and loss. I welcome neurodivergent people -- many of my clients are autistic or have tic disorders or ADHD diagnoses in addition to some of the other issues detailed above.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In my first session I try to determine a client's priorities for treatment and ask questions about symptoms, previous attempts to remedy the situation, and get to know the client a bit more in terms of general background questions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I also hold a graduate level certificate in clinical art therapy and like to employ creativity in my sessions as many of my clients are creative souls.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I work with adults from college age to senior citizens struggling with OCD, anxiety, BFRBs, social phobia, grief and loss, chronic illness including cancer and autoimmune disease, trauma from bullying, abuse, adverse childhood experiences, PTSD

About Sarah Tippit