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Best Anxiety And OCD Therapists in White Oak, MD (2026)

16 anxiety and OCD therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in White Oak: Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Columbia, RP Score 58/100; 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

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    Most-reviewed: Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Annapolis, Birch House, 60 Google reviews at 3.3★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

16 White Oak anxiety and OCD therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 16 rated practices.

Top 10 anxiety and OCD therapists in White Oak at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 anxiety and OCD therapists in White Oak at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Columbia583.1★ (15)Columbia, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Mindspace Clinical Counseling | Virtual Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, OCD, Christian Counseling585.0★ (7)Rockville, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Annapolis, Birch House563.3★ (60)Bowie, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Alexandria553.8★ (18)Alexandria, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Annapolis, Magnolia House543.3★ (8)Bowie, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Annandale542.3★ (14)Annandale, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Anxiety Institute McLean OCD & Anxiety Therapy534.6★ (20)McLean, 12 mi awayEvenings—
8Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Fairfax532.7★ (22)Fairfax, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change534.2★ (5)Rockville, 9 mi awayEvenings—
10Kate Dansie, LCSW-C, Eating Disorder and OCD Therapist525.0★ (4)Rockville, 10 mi away——

The 16 best anxiety and OCD therapists in White Oak, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Mindspace Clinical Counseling | Virtual Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, OCD, Christian Counseling

    Based in Rockville, 7 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12345 Parklawn Dr Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20852
    View profile for Mindspace Clinical Counseling | Virtual Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, OCD, Christian Counseling(240) 394-6530

  11. #11 OCD Anxiety Centers

    Based in Vienna, 15 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    • 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1945 Old Gallows Rd Ste 515, Vienna, VA 22182
    View profile for OCD Anxiety Centers(571) 540-8400

Also serving White Oak

20 more anxiety and OCD therapists within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked anxiety and OCD therapists serving White Oak
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anxiety And Depression Therapy Center, LarryDrell, M.D.5.0★ (2)8 mi
Behavioral Health Direct- Anxiety and OCD Therapy, Montgomery County MD8 mi
Blackwood Psychotherapy - EMDR and Anxiety Therapy in DC10 mi
Center for Travel Anxiety8 mi
Center for Travel Anxiety8 mi
Center-Obsessive Compulsive6 mi
District Anxiety Center9 mi
Hope Heller, LCSW-C Chronic Illness, Anxiety, and Life Transitions Therapist7 mi
Keuler Center for OCD and Anxiety Treatment, PLLC: David Keuler, Ph.D.5.0★ (2)10 mi
Lauren Donohue Counseling - Anxiety and Depression Therapy in Bethesda, MD5.0★ (1)6 mi
National Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center10 mi
National Social Anxiety Center: Washington, DC, District of Columbia8 mi
New Hope Anxiety & OCD Center7 mi
OCD Anxiety Centers7 mi
OCD DC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Peak Wellness Group – OCD, Anxiety & Eating Disorder Therapy in Arlington VA5.0★ (1)11 mi
Pointbalance Anxiety and Trauma Center, Greenbelt, MD6 mi
The National Center for the Treatment of Phobias, Anxiety, and Depression10 mi
Vital OCD & Anxiety Treatment8 mi
Washington Anxiety Center of Capitol Hill, LLC11 mi

How we ranked White Oak anxiety and OCD therapists

We scored 16 White Oak anxiety and OCD therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn White Oak data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose an anxiety and OCD therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure anxiety and OCD therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. If OCD is the concern, ask whether they offer exposure and response prevention (ERP) and how they were trained in it.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask an anxiety and OCD therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is anxiety and OCD therapy?
  • Which approach do you use for anxiety or OCD, and why?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Anxiety and OCD therapists in White Oak: frequently asked questions

Who is the best anxiety and OCD therapist in White Oak?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked anxiety and OCD therapist in White Oak, MD is Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Columbia with an RP Score of 58/100. It has 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Mindspace Clinical Counseling | Virtual Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, OCD, Christian Counseling (#2) and Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Annapolis, Birch House (#3) follow. We ranked 16 anxiety and OCD therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many anxiety and OCD therapists are there in White Oak?

RankedPsychologists ranks 16 anxiety and OCD therapists serving White Oak, MD. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which anxiety and OCD therapists in White Oak work on weekends?

8 of 16 ranked anxiety and OCD therapists post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Columbia (#1), Mindspace Clinical Counseling | Virtual Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, OCD, Christian Counseling (#2) and Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Annapolis, Birch House (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do White Oak anxiety and OCD therapists have?

The median Google rating among 16 rated anxiety and OCD therapists in White Oak is 4.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Annapolis, Birch House has the most, 60 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank anxiety and OCD therapists?

Each anxiety and OCD therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do anxiety and OCD therapists outside White Oak count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the White Oak city center, our service radius for anxiety and OCD therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can anxiety and OCD therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are anxiety and OCD therapists in White Oak ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on anxiety and OCD therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What kinds of therapy are used for anxiety and OCD?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is widely used for anxiety disorders. For OCD, a form of CBT called exposure and response prevention (ERP) is commonly recommended. Ask a therapist which approach they use and what training they have in it.

Can I see an anxiety and OCD therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for White Oak

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 16 anxiety and OCD therapists serving White Oak.

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