Nicole Morris, LMFT

I am currently the only clinician within my practice with specialized training in OCD and related disorders. However, many clinicians within our practice—and in the broader community—serve clients with OCD. Because of this, I prioritize consultation, collaboration, and expanding the ethical scope of competence. I regularly consult with colleagues, provide guidance on identifying OCD presentations, and support appropriate referrals when needed. When possible, I refer out to reduce wait times and ensure timely access to specialized care. I am committed not only to treating OCD directly, but also to strengthening competency and awareness within the professional community.

I have extensive experience treating co-occurring conditions alongside OCD, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and ADHD. I work frequently with the AuDHD population (individuals with co-occurring Autism and ADHD), with careful attention to differential diagnosis and treatment pacing. My approach considers sensory profiles, executive functioning differences, trauma history, and cognitive style to ensure that evidence-based OCD treatment is appropriately adapted without compromising clinical integrity or fidelity. Treatment is collaborative, affirming, and tailored to support nervous system regulation alongside symptom reduction.

I began specialized OCD training in 2020, and I have continued ongoing professional development through the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) where I am a professional member, OCD Training School & NOCD. I completed the Pediatric Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) under Dr. Eric Storch’s mentorship and regularly participate in Special Interest Groups (SIGS). My primary clinical framework is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT). I augment most treatments through an Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) lens. I am forever a student to ensure I keep up with the most evidence-based, developmentally appropriate and Justice-Based & Liberation-Oriented care.

Cultural humility and inclusivity are foundational to my clinical practice, supervision, and leadership. I am committed to providing affirming, trauma-informed care that respects differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, religion, socioeconomic status, and lived experience. I actively work to understand the impact of systemic inequities on mental health and access to care. Cultural competency is not separate from treatment—it is embedded in assessment, case conceptualization, and intervention. I remain engaged in ongoing education and advocacy to ensure services are accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse individuals and families I serve.

In addition to ongoing continuing education in cultural competency, I am passionate about supporting diverse intersections because OCD does not discriminate. I work with individuals across ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, gender identity, and neurodivergent communities. This commitment is reflected in both my clinical practice and my work through OCD Family Podcast.