Licensed Psychologist - OCD Therapist (ERP Training Provided) | Hybrid Private Practice

We are seeking a psychologist who is excited to provide specialized OCD treatment and develop expertise in evidence-based approaches for anxiety disorders.

We are looking for a clinician interested in developing a sustainable specialty caseload, with the opportunity to grow their caseload over time based on their availability and professional goals.

The clinician who joins Red Elm will have the opportunity to:

• Develop a specialty caseload focused on OCD and anxiety disorders
• Provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and other evidence-based interventions
• Work with motivated clients seeking specialized care
• Receive ongoing consultation and mentorship from experienced OCD clinicians
• Build a flexible private practice with the support of an established team
• Work autonomously while remaining connected to a collaborative clinical community

Compensation & Practice Support

Clinicians receive a percentage split of our $250 private-pay session fee, with compensation ranging from:

$112.50-$137.50 per clinical hour

Compensation is based on clinical experience, specialty expertise, and alignment with practice needs.

As a 1099 independent contractor, clinicians have flexibility and autonomy over their schedules and clinical workload.

Red Elm provides:

• Flexible scheduling
• Telehealth and optional in-person work
• Private-pay clients (no insurance billing)
• Intake coordination and administrative support
• Electronic health record support and automated billing
• A strong referral pipeline
• Professional development and clinical consultation

Clinical Development & Consultation

At Red Elm, we believe specialty clinicians are developed through ongoing training, consultation, and clinical experience.

Clinicians have access to:

ERP-Focused Consultation

Support in developing skills with:

• OCD conceptualization
• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
• Treatment planning
• Managing complex OCD presentations
• Addressing mental compulsions and reassurance-seeking

Anxiety Disorder Expertise

Opportunities to deepen skills treating:

• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Panic disorder
• Health anxiety
• Social anxiety
• Specific phobias
• Anxiety-related avoidance patterns

Collaborative Learning

A practice culture built around:

• Thoughtful case consultation
• Clinical curiosity
• Evidence-based treatment
• Lifelong learning

• Holds an active psychology license in Virginia (or is eligible for Virginia licensure)
• Values evidence-based, specialized clinical care
• Is interested in OCD treatment and ERP
• Enjoys working with motivated clients
• Approaches clinical work with curiosity, compassion, and humility
• Values consultation and professional growth
• Wants the flexibility of private practice while being part of a supportive specialty team

Experience with OCD, ERP, or anxiety disorders is welcomed but not required. We are especially interested in clinicians who are eager to deepen their skills and develop specialty expertise.

• I would keep ERP in the title here because that is the search term OCD clinicians recognize.
• I would not over-emphasize “anxiety disorders” because you want someone excited about OCD, not a general anxiety therapist.
• I would keep the same compensation language because the two posts should feel like two doors into the same practice.
• I would probably run the perinatal one first or simultaneously because the niche positioning is likely your stronger recruiter.

Pay: $113.00 - $138.00 per hour, * Flexible schedule

• Professional development assistance

Red Elm Psychotherapy is a growing specialty psychology practice seeking a licensed psychologist with an interest in OCD treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and evidence-based anxiety treatment to join our collaborative team.

We specialize in treating OCD and anxiety disorders using evidence-based approaches, with ERP at the core of our clinical work. We are looking for a psychologist who values thoughtful, specialized care and wants to continue developing expertise in OCD treatment.

No prior ERP experience is required. We provide training, consultation, and support for clinicians who are interested in building confidence and specialization in OCD treatment.

About Red Elm Psychotherapy

Red Elm Psychotherapy is a specialty private practice founded by psychologists Dr. Niles Cook and Dr. Erin Cook. We specialize in OCD treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and anxiety disorders across the lifespan.

Our practice was created around the belief that clinicians should not have to choose between autonomy and support.

We believe psychologists do their best work when they have:

• The opportunity to develop meaningful expertise
• Access to consultation and collaboration
• A sustainable clinical workload
• The flexibility of private practice without the isolation, Red Elm Psychotherapy was founded by Dr. Niles Cook and Dr. Erin Cook, licensed psychologists who share a commitment to specialized, evidence-based care.

Dr. Niles Cook previously served as a Professor in a doctoral clinical psychology program and Director of Training at a specialty OCD clinic, where he trained and supervised psychology trainees and clinicians in OCD treatment and ERP.

Dr. Erin Cook is a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional specializing in perinatal OCD, postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety during pregnancy.

Together, they provide consultation, mentorship, and operational support so clinicians can focus on providing exceptional therapy.