Hi, I'm Anna Schneiderman, a specialized OCD therapist in Charlotte, NC. I work with teens and adults living with OCD and related disorders like health anxiety, emetophobia, body-focused fears, and perfectionism — providing evidence-based care throughout the Carolinas. My goal is to help you make sense of what's going on in your mind, ease the fears that have been shaping your daily decisions, and learn how to live with OCD instead of feeling controlled by it.
I'm a good fit for people who feel stuck in mental loops, reassurance cycles, or avoidance that keeps shrinking their life.
My work blends structure, compassion, and scientifically grounded approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT). Whether we meet in my Charlotte office or through secure telehealth, my goal is the same: to help you build confidence, face uncertainty, and reclaim the parts of your life that OCD has taken over.
I also work with people navigating health anxiety, emetophobia, specific phobias, and body dysmorphia. For these concerns, I use specialized forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and exposure-based approaches designed for each condition, focusing on reducing avoidance and helping fear loosen its grip in real-life situations.
If we discover OCD is driving the anxiety, we'll treat the OCD cycle directly.
My journey to focusing on all things anxiety and OCD began with my desire to help clients get back to their lives — to truly "Live with OCD." Early on, I realized my clients were not going to simply "get over" OCD. Instead, they needed tools, support, and a clear framework to learn how to live with it and manage it.
When I commit to learning something, I tend to go all in. That is exactly what happened when I chose to specialize in the treatment of OCD.
I completed advanced ERP training through the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), regularly attend IOCDF conferences, and have completed multiple specialized trainings focused on evidence-based treatment for OCD and related conditions.
A large portion of my training came through the Center for Anxiety & Behavior Therapy (CABT), working with psychologists who are dedicated to treating OCD and training more OCD therapists. I joined multiple consultation groups for professionals treating OCD, and I worked case after case, applying and refining my skills in real life.
I learned an enormous amount from my clients, who allowed me into the depths of their OCD — their intrusive thoughts, fears, rituals, and doubts. Over the years, with more than 70% of my caseload focused on OCD and related disorders, I feel that I truly understand OCD, and I see my clients consistently improving with evidence-based treatment. If you're looking for an OCD therapist in Charlotte NC with deep specialization, I'd welcome the chance to talk.
As an OCD therapist in Charlotte NC, I have treated hundreds of clients with OCD and related disorders. This work draws on my advanced CBT skills, clinical creativity, and deep familiarity with how OCD operates in daily life. I go the extra mile and walk with my clients, especially when the work feels hard.
I do exposures with my clients, not just sending them off to figure it out independently. Before any exposure, we begin with a pre-exposure discussion to clarify the goal, identify the specific obsessions involved, and uncover hidden safety behaviors. This ensures the work is intentional, targeted, and manageable rather than overwhelming.
During exposures, I coach clients in real time, helping them notice urges toward reassurance, avoidance, or mental rituals. Afterward, we engage in a post-exposure debriefing, which is just as essential as the exposure itself. This is where we make sense of what was experienced and what was learned.
Throughout this process, I integrate my ability to challenge faulty thinking while identifying subtle OCD processes that are easy to miss, such as those seen in relationship OCD. I also design creative, targeted exposures for concerns like existential OCD themes, where the goal is not to eliminate anxiety, but to help clients learn they can tolerate uncertainty without compulsions taking over.
Today, 70%+ of my caseload is focused on OCD and related disorders. I use ERP, I-CBT, and ACT intentionally, selecting the approach that best fits how OCD is operating and what will support lasting change. A typical day can include:
The common thread across all of this work is intention. Every session begins with understanding what OCD is doing in the moment and why. From there, treatment is chosen thoughtfully based on what is maintaining the cycle and what will best support lasting change.
I use three of the most effective, evidence-based treatments for OCD: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I select the approach that best fits your symptoms, readiness, and goals. My work is active, compassionate, and paced in a way that supports both confidence and long-term change.
When OCD is present, treatment focuses on the OCD cycle directly. For clients also navigating health anxiety, emetophobia, specific phobias, or body dysmorphia, I use specialized CBT and exposure-based approaches tailored to each condition, with the goal of reducing avoidance and helping fear loosen its grip in real-life situations.
With more than 70% of my caseload focused on OCD and related disorders, I am committed to helping clients understand their OCD, regain confidence, and build a life that is no longer shaped by fear.
Focuses on reducing rituals and avoidance through behavior change, helping you face feared thoughts, sensations, or situations without relying on compulsions. Over time, you learn you can handle uncertainty and discomfort without relying on rituals, even when anxiety doesn't immediately drop.
Addresses obsessional doubt by examining how faulty reasoning makes intrusive thoughts feel convincing, particularly when OCD feels tangled or difficult to step back from. Rather than challenging intrusive thoughts directly, I-CBT helps you understand why the doubt felt believable and teaches you how to notice where your reasoning shifted into an OCD-based conclusion.
Supports psychological flexibility, helping you take value-based action even when anxiety or uncertainty is present. Rather than trying to eliminate anxiety, ACT helps you make room for difficult thoughts and sensations so you can move toward the life you want.
As an OCD therapist in Charlotte NC and member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), I have completed extensive, OCD-specific and evidence-based training to provide highly specialized care for OCD, anxiety disorders, and related conditions.
If something on this page resonated, the next step doesn't have to be complicated. A consultation is simply a chance to talk through what's been happening and see what kind of support makes sense.
You don't need perfect words or a perfect label to reach out.
In-person in Charlotte, NC · Telehealth across NC & SC