Anxiety & OCD Therapists
Individual Therapy in Indianapolis
Sommer Psychology Group provides evidence-based individual therapy for young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Our licensed therapists use CBT, ERP, ICBT, and ACT to help clients reduce anxiety, break free from obsessive and stuck patterns, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. We offer in-person therapy in Indianapolis and secure online therapy across Indiana for flexible, compassionate care that fits your life.
Sommer Psychology Group In Indianapolis
What We Treat
Our clinicians use evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to facilitate meaningful psychological change and to promote improved functioning and well-being.
- Anxiety & OCD
Social Anxiety
Phobias & Excessive Fears
Panic Attacks & Panic Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Health & Illness Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
Perfectionism
- Trauma & PTSD
Hyperarousel & Emotional Dysregulation
Intrusive Thoughts & Re-experiencing
Avoidance & Emotional Shutdown
Nervous System Overactivation (fight or flight response)
Cognitive & Concentration Difficulties
Sleep Disturbance & Fatigue
Executive Functioning & Decision Fatigue
Trauma Reactivity
- Adult ADHD
Executive Functioning Difficulties
Focus & Concentration Problems
Time Management & Procrastination
Emotional Dysregulation
Overwhelm & Burnout
Impulsivity & Distractibility
Organization & Productivity Challenges
Perfectionism & ADHD Shame
Motivation & Task Initiation Difficulties
Anxiety & OCD Specialists in Indianapolis
Meet Our Therapists
At Sommer Psychology Group, our specialized team of clinicians are dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD and related disorders. We offer comprehensive care through assessment and evaluation, evidence-based therapy and treatment, education and ongoing consultation.
At Sommer Psychology Group, our specialized team of clinicians are dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related disroders. We offer comprehensive care through assessment and evaluation, evidence-based therapy and treatment, education and ongoing consultation.
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Methods We Use in Individual Therapy
At Sommer Psychology Group, our individual therapy is tailored to your unique needs and challenges. We combine practical strategies, emotional support, and personalized guidance to help you achieve meaningful and lasting growth in your life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a leading treatment for anxiety, OCD, and mood challenges, helping you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors in manageable, supportive steps. We guide you to understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and actions, while building practical skills for coping, problem-solving, and emotional regulation. Exposure-based CBT, in particular, is highly effective for conditions like OCD, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The American Psychological Association endorses CBT—especially exposure-based approaches—as a first-line treatment for OCD and anxiety-related disorders.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a highly effective, research-supported form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), most commonly used to treat anxiety disorders like OCD. In ERP, you gradually face the thoughts, situations, or triggers that cause anxiety, while choosing not to engage in the usual responses, like avoidance, checking, or seeking reassurance. By staying present with discomfort in a safe and supportive environment, your brain learns that the anxiety will pass on its own. Over time, this helps reduce fear, build confidence in handling difficult feelings, and restore a sense of control. ERP empowers you to move beyond anxiety and reconnect with the things that matter most in your life.
Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)
Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) is an evidence-based treatment for OCD that focuses on helping individuals understand and disengage from obsessional doubt and fear-based reasoning processes. Rather than focusing only on symptoms or behaviors, ICBT helps clients recognize how the mind moves away from reality and into imagined possibilities that fuel obsessions, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors.
Through ICBT, clients learn to identify obsessional reasoning patterns, reconnect with direct sensory information and reality-based thinking, and reduce compulsions, reassurance-seeking, avoidance, and mental rituals. ICBT can be especially effective for OCD themes involving doubt, contamination fears, harm OCD, relationship OCD, moral or religious OCD, and “what if” thinking patterns.
Research supports ICBT as an effective treatment for OCD, helping individuals build greater trust in themselves and respond differently to intrusive thoughts and uncertainty without relying on compulsive behaviors.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps individuals respond to their thoughts and emotions with greater flexibility and less struggle by teaching them to make space for uncomfortable feelings instead of trying to eliminate them. Through mindfulness and experiential exercises, you’ll learn to break free from anxious or perfectionistic thinking, accept uncertainty without panic, and take meaningful actions that align with your values, moving toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
Habit Reversal Training (HRT) & Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Treatment for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
HRT and ComB treatment are two effective behavioral approaches for managing Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking (excoriation). HRT focuses on increasing awareness of the behavior and teaching competing responses—alternative actions that are physically incompatible with the BFRB. The ComB model expands on this by identifying and addressing five domains that maintain the behavior: sensory, cognitive, affective, motor, and environmental factors. By targeting the individual’s specific triggers and reinforcing factors, ComB allows for a more personalized and flexible treatment strategy. Both methods are evidence-based and often used in combination for greater effectiveness.
Exposure Therapy for Anxiety
Exposure Therapy is a highly effective, research-supported form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) used to treat anxiety and trauma-related distress. In Exposure Therapy, you gradually face the thoughts, memories, or situations that trigger fear or discomfort, in a safe and controlled environment. By staying present with these experiences rather than avoiding them, your brain learns that the distress will lessen over time. This process helps reduce fear, build confidence in managing difficult emotions, and restore a sense of control. Exposure Therapy empowers you to move beyond anxiety and trauma, reclaiming your life and reconnecting with what matters most.”
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How Therapy Can Transform Your Life
The effects of therapy can vary from person to person, but with consistent support and structured guidance, treatment often leads to improvements in functioning, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. After working with us, many clients experience:
- Decreased intensity and frequency of intrusive thoughts, worry, or compulsive behaviors
- Improved emotional regulation and ability to handle stress
- Stronger focus, organization, and follow-through on daily tasks
- Greater confidence and sense of control in school, work, or relationships
- Reduced avoidance behaviors and more freedom to engage in meaningful activities
- Increased resilience, self-compassion, and motivation to reach personal goals
Feel better with online therapy.
Effective psychological care doesn’t have to take place in a traditional office. Our therapy sessions are offered through a secure, confidential online platform. This approach lets us reach people who may otherwise have limited access to proven, research-based treatments. Online therapy comes with several advantages, including greater flexibility, convenience, and accessibility. Research has shown that virtual sessions for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure-focused treatments can be just as successful as face-to-face appointments.
Contact us to schedule your free 20-minute consultation. Our virtual therapy sessions are available across Indiana, offering you support from the comfort of your home.
ABOUT US
Why Work With Sommer Psychology Group
We understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, whether it’s managing anxiety, balancing responsibilities, or facing the fear of the unknown. As specialists who work with individuals and families who struggle with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders, we aim to help you find your way forward.
Our approach is solutions-focused and evidence-based, designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve lasting change. Whether you’re dealing with stress, life transitions, or relationship challenges, we are dedicated to giving you the tools to overcome obstacles and thrive.
At Sommer Psychology Group, we believe in the power of quality care. That means giving you dedicated, thoughtful, and individualized support, with the flexibility of virtual sessions that fit into your life, wherever you are.
Our evidence-based therapy is grounded in three core principles:
Integrity
We believe integrity is the foundation of effective therapy. It fosters trust, respect, and accountability, ensuring our clients receive honest, consistent, and ethical guidance throughout their journey.
Compassion
Compassion is at the heart of our practice. It nurtures emotional healing, creating a safe space where clients can feel heard, valued, and understood while developing a culture of collaboration and respect.
Quality Care
We prioritize quality care to ensure the best outcomes for our clients. By addressing both clinical needs and emotional well-being, we build trust and deliver effective therapy that supports long-term growth and success.
Our Approach
How Our Therapy Works
Our process is designed to guide you through understanding yourself, setting meaningful goals, and equipping you with practical tools for lasting change.
We begin with a thorough “in-depth personal interview” to understand your unique experiences and challenges. This helps build a strong foundation of trust.
Through assessments and collaborative goal-setting, we gain a deeper understanding of your needs, guiding the direction of our work together.
Our licensed clinicians provide evidence-based treatment that equips you with practical strategies to manage your feelings and responses, giving you tools to manage anxiety and navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you charge for therapy?
The cost of a 55-minute psychotherapy session is $175, and an intake session is $225. We accept payment via major credit cards or Health Savings Account (HSA) cards for in-person and virtual therapy sessions across Indiana.
Do you accept insurance for therapy?
Yes! We accept Anthem (Blue Cross Blue Shield), United Health Care (Optum), and Aetna. If we don’t accept your insurance, many providers offer out-of-network (OON) benefits, which can reimburse you up to 80% of your therapy costs. During your free consultation, we can verify your benefits and guide you through the OON reimbursement process.
What is your cancellation policy?
We understand that life can be unpredictable. To ensure fairness to all our clients, we ask for at least 48 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. You can reach us directly at 317.520.8338, by email at admin@sommerpg.com, or through our online scheduling system to make changes. Please note that late cancellations will incur a charge for the full session rate.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy can be incredibly beneficial if you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety, managing life transitions, or if you are experiencing a mental health crisis or stress. If you’re finding it hard to navigate daily life, or if you’re seeking clarity, emotional regulation, and healthier coping strategies, therapy might be the right choice. At Sommer Psychology Group, we specialize in treating anxiety disorders, OCD and related disorders, trauma, PTSD and stress in teens and adults. We help you overcome emotional hurdles and find lasting solutions.
No matter where you are located in Indiana, our virtual sessions make it easy to get started. We’re here to guide you through the process, offering support tailored to your unique journey.
How long does therapy usually last?
Therapy typically lasts around 12-24 weeks. However, the duration of therapy can vary depending on your individual needs, progress, and goals. During your in-person or virtual therapy sessions, we’ll regularly assess your progress and adjust the plan as necessary to ensure you’re getting the most out of therapy. Our goal is to help you achieve lasting change in a timely and effective manner.
How often will I need to attend therapy?
Typically, we recommend attending virtual therapy once per week, especially in the early stages, to establish a strong foundation and make meaningful progress. This frequency helps build momentum and provides you with consistent support as you work through challenges. Depending on your progress and goals, the frequency of sessions can be adjusted over time. Wherever you are located in Indiana, our flexible virtual sessions ensure that you can access therapy on a schedule that works for you.
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