Caitlin Mcilwee, PsyD

I predominantly work with adults with OCD and anxiety using a CBT lens, especially using exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, mindfulness, and self-compassion. About 50-60% of the people I work with have OCD, while about 90% identify as having some kind of anxiety, including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, perfectionism, and phobias. My clients also sometimes present with depression, ADHD, autism, and sleep difficulties.

I typically see people once per week for a 45-minute session, but this is flexible depending on their level of distress/impairment (most importantly), preference, and availability.

I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology with a concentration in cognitive behavioral therapy in 2016. I then worked in a private group practice for 5 years that specialized in CBT, especially for anxiety and OCD. While there, I received consistent supervision and tailored training towards ERP and ACT specifically. Since choosing to specialize in this area, a large bulk of my continuing education credits and trainings have focused on OCD, ERP, ACT, etc. In 2021, I began my own private practice with a focus on working with adults with anxiety and OCD.