Evidence-Based Therapy for
Anxiety & OCD
At Anxiety & OCD Behavioral Health Center, we specialize in evidence-based therapy for anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related conditions. Our clinicians use research-supported treatments that are tailored to each person's unique symptoms, goals, and stage of life.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we carefully match each patient with the treatment approaches most appropriate for their needs. Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or your family, our goal is to help you build lasting skills, reduce distress, and create meaningful, long-term change.
To help treatment translate into everyday life, some sessions may take place outside the office to practice skills in real-world settings. We also offer secure telehealth therapy throughout Indiana and PSYPACT states, making specialized care more accessible wherever you are
Assessment: The First Step
Before beginning therapy, we start with a comprehensive assessment to ensure we fully understand your needs and can design the most effective treatment plan. Assessments typically span 1–3 sessions (60 minutes each). For patients transitioning from residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), or intensive outpatient (IOP), a longer 3-hour assessment may be scheduled to support continuity of care.
During your assessment, we will:
Review practice policies and procedures.
Complete a comprehensive clinical interview.
Administer standardized assessment measures.
Explain our impressions of the problem.
Develop an initial treatment plan tailored to your goals.
We are meticulous about our intake process — and proud of it. The time we spend on the front end ensures treatment is targeted, evidence-based, and effective.
Because anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, trauma, and related conditions can share overlapping symptoms, a thoughtful assessment helps ensure you're matched with the treatment approach that best fits your needs from the very beginning.
Our Treatment Approaches
Evidence-Based Therapies
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) helps people gradually face feared situations while reducing avoidance, rituals, and other behaviors that keep anxiety going. As confidence grows, the brain learns that uncertainty can be tolerated without relying on compulsions or safety behaviors.
ERP is one of several evidence-based therapies we use and is commonly incorporated into treatment for OCD and many anxiety disorders.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety and emotional distress. Treatment emphasizes practical skills that patients can apply between sessions and in everyday life.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people develop greater psychological flexibility by learning to make room for difficult thoughts and emotions while continuing to move toward what matters most. ACT is often integrated with other evidence-based therapies to support lasting change.
Parent & Family Support
Children don't experience anxiety in isolation. When appropriate, therapy includes parents and caregivers so new skills extend beyond the therapy room and into everyday life. By helping families respond consistently and effectively, treatment often leads to more meaningful and lasting progress.
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
SPACE is an evidence-based, parent-focused treatment that helps caregivers respond to childhood anxiety in ways that build confidence and independence while reducing family accommodation.
Parent Management Training (PMT)
Parent Management Training (PMT) teaches practical strategies for managing challenging behaviors, strengthening positive parent-child interactions, and creating consistent routines that support healthy emotional and behavioral development.
Additional Areas of Expertise
In addition to treating anxiety and OCD, we provide evidence-based behavioral interventions for a range of related concerns. Treatment is individualized and tailored to each person's goals, symptoms, and stage of development.
Executive Functioning & ADHD Support
For children, teens, and adults with ADHD or executive functioning challenges, therapy may include evidence-based strategies to strengthen organization, planning, time management, prioritization, and follow-through. These skills are integrated into treatment when they support a patient's overall goals.
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), Tics & Tourette Syndrome
Treatment may include Habit Reversal Training (HRT), Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), and other evidence-based behavioral approaches designed to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
For individuals recovering from traumatic experiences, therapy focuses on building safety, resilience, and effective coping skills while moving at a pace that feels manageable and appropriate.
Flexible Care Options
Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and related challenges don't just appear in the therapy room — they show up in everyday life. That's why we offer flexible, evidence-based care designed to meet patients where they are:
Telehealth
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions available anywhere in Indiana and across PSYPACT states.
In-Office Sessions
Comfortable, confidential care at our Schererville and Chesterton offices.
Out-of-Office/Real-World Exposures
When appropriate, therapy can happen where anxiety lives — from school drop-offs to grocery aisles — so progress transfers to real life.
Intensive Formats
For patients needing faster results or extra support, higher-frequency or intensive sessions are available.
This flexibility allows us to deliver treatment that fits your life and helps you practice courage where it counts most - out there, in the real world.
Insurance and Fees
At AOBHC, we believe every patient should receive value for the time and money they invest in treatment. By working with experienced clinicians who provide out-of-network, evidence-based care, you and your therapist are free to focus on what works best for you — without the restrictions of insurance company rules.
Why Out-of-Network?
Out-of-network care means your treatment is not dictated by session limits, rigid structures, or “one size fits all” approaches. Together, you and your therapist can decide what’s most effective — whether that means longer or more frequent sessions, real-world exposures, or telehealth appointments. Research also shows that evidence-based therapy like CBT is cost-effective, often lowering overall healthcare costs compared to generic care.
Reimbursement
Many patients use out-of-network benefits, HSAs, or FSAs to cover treatment. We provide detailed statements through your patient portal after every session, so you can submit claims promptly if you choose. Reimbursement is issued directly to you by your insurance company, based on your policy.
Telehealth Coverage
Insurance coverage for telehealth may differ from in-office sessions. Please check with your insurance provider about your benefits for outpatient mental health care.
Fees and Payment
Fees are based on national standards, regional psychotherapy rates, and the specialty services provided. Fees are prorated in 15-minute increments for therapy, documentation, travel time (for community-based exposures), or professional consultation. Payment is due at the time of service.
Preferred method: ACH Direct Payment (secure, automatic). We take ACH rather than cash or checks.
Other accepted methods: debit/credit cards and HSA/FSA accounts.
Cancellation/No Shows
The full session fee is charged for missed sessions or cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice. These fees are not covered by insurance.
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your care will cost.
Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.
Make sure your healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your psychotherapy service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit cms.gov/nosurprises or call the No Surprises Help Desk at 1-800-985-3059.