Carlton Hemphill, LCPC, LMHC, BC-TMH

I provide 100% virtual individual therapy in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, and Washington. Approximately 40% of my caseload is OCD and related anxiety disorders. Since 2018, I have provided evidence-based OCD treatment to neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ adults, specializing in young adult men. Services include ERP for obsessions and compulsions, CBT-based interventions for anxiety, and existential approaches for identity exploration and life transitions

I treat co-occurring ADHD, Autism, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders alongside OCD. Treatment structure includes collaborative goal-setting, symptom tracking, ERP adapted to sensory and executive-function needs, between-session practice with accommodations for follow-through, and regular review to adjust pacing. Sessions prioritize reducing OCD symptoms while addressing attention, emotional regulation, and sensory concerns that may interfere with exposure work or daily functioning

I hold an M.A. in Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practice) from Roosevelt University and am licensed in Arizona, California, Illinois, and Washington. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH). My background includes 7+ years across inpatient, residential (including co-occurring OCD and substance use treatment), outpatient, and telehealth settings. Since 2023, I have specialized in OCD treatment using evidence-based ERP and CBT. I also maintain active membership with the American Counseling Association

As a gay man of color, I bring lived experience to my work with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients. My practice primarily serves adults with intersecting marginalized identities. I incorporate cultural context, minority stress, and identity-related concerns into OCD treatment

My M.A. in Clinical Psychology included coursework in multicultural counseling and identity development. My clinical training spans diverse settings: residential facilities treating co-occurring OCD and substance use, inpatient behavioral health units serving complex trauma populations, and autism-specific outpatient programs. I routinely pursue continuing education on LGBTQ+ affirming care, neurodiversity, and intersectionality.