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Karla Pretorius, MA, PhD Candidate

Karla Pretorius, MA, PhD candidate is a neurodivergent psychotherapist (she was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety in her 30s).

Amanda Heins, PsyD

Amanda Heins, PsyD, serves as the supervising psychologist for OCD and Anxiety Center Adolescent Residential Care in Oconomowoc, where she leads the clinical treatment team in providing individualized and evidence-based care. Dr.

Personal Story 04.01.2024

Dreaming Beyond My OCD

I was diagnosed early with my first mental health disorder – ADHD – at the age of 12. Six years later I received a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. And at 34, OCD. This was the most challenging, both in terms of the symptoms and the treatment.

Personal Story 03.13.2024

As an Athlete, I Needed to Win the Mental Health Game

As an athlete struggling with mental health issues, there came a time when I had to step away from the physical game and concentrate on the mental game. It was not an easy decision.

Kiesa Kelly, PhD

Kiesa Kelly, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and OCD specialist. Her telepsychology practice offers ERP/ACT, I-CBT, and other evidence-based approaches to adults in the 39 PsyPact states. In 2003, Dr.

Blog post 01.22.2024

The “Invisible” Disorder: OCD Stigma & How We Move Forward

To change societal perceptions towards OCD, we must first understand what those perceptions are. The purpose of this post is to share key takeaways regarding pre-service teachers’ (PSTs’) perceptions of and stigmas towards OCD, and how we can increase awareness within our schools and communities.

Personal Story 11.23.2023

The Ebbs and Flows of My Mental Health Disorders

Getting sick was both sudden and gradual. The timeline of my mental health disorder, or rather disorders because I endured several, was so erratic, waxing and waning, often corresponding to a momentous event in my life or the birth of one of my children or the death of a loved one.

Personal Story 10.12.2023

FU to my OCD: From Struggle to a Song that’s Inspired People Everywhere

You’ll often hear people say, “I’m so OCD”. You may have jokingly said it yourself. We all like to keep things neat and tidy. Perhaps, “We’re all a little OCD,” right? Wrong.

Susan Wilson, PhD

Licensed psychologist, Dr. Susan Wilson earned a double doctoral degree in Clinical and Applied Social Psychology from Vanderbilt University, where she worked with children, teens and adults in outpatient, inpatient and school settings.

Blog post 09.26.2023

How Sensory Processing Impacts OCD

When an individual grapples with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), their brain perceives otherwise neutral situations, objects, or individuals as potential threats.

Mayra Diaz, LMFT

The Anxiety Center of California is a private practice in Los Angeles that specializes in anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and BIPOC. It is owned by Mayra Diaz, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the author of The Panic Attack Relief Workbook.

Sara Wilkerson, LCHMC

Sara Wilkerson is a seasoned clinician with a Master's degree (LCMHC), specializing in neuropsychiatric disorders like ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and OCD. Her client-centered approach tailors treatment plans to individual needs, emphasizing collaboration with other healthcare professionals.