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Ashley Rush, OCD Therapist in Lafayette

Hi! I am Ashley Rush, a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Louisiana and specializing in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Phobias (including Emetophobia), Perfectionism, Panic, Anxiety, Skin Picking (Excoriation Disorder), Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania), and other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs).

I am passionate about helping clients learn new ways of responding to anxiety so they can build meaningful, fulfilling lives on their terms. My work is grounded in compassionate science-backed approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and integrative approaches to BFRB treatment including Habit Reversal Training (HRT) and the Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Model.

I’m committed to ongoing learning and professional growth, and I place a strong emphasis on providing care that reflects the most current, research-supported practices. My goal is to offer thoughtful, effective treatment in a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel understood and empowered.

Experience

 

  • Extensive Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) training for OCD, Anxiety, and Phobias

    • Advanced training in Scrupulosity

  • Trained in Integrative Behavior Therapy (IBT) for BFRBs such as Trichotillomania and Excoriation Disorder

    • IBT integrates multiple evidenced based treatments for BFRBs to form a well rounded approach to therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) trained

  • Experience working with individuals who are Autistic and/or have ADHD and value providing neurodiversity affirming treatment for all clients.

  • Co-hosts a virtual support group for OCD since 2021

  • Vice President of OCD Louisiana, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

  • M.S. in Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno

  • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Louisiana Monroe

 

Professional Affiliations

 

  • International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

  • Association for Contextual Behavior Science (ACBS)

 

Special Interest Group Membership

 

  • OCD and Chronic Illness/Disability

  • OCD and Autism

  • BFRB

  • Faith and OCD

Personal Time

 

In my personal time I enjoy thrifting, weight lifting, hanging out with my rescue dog, and a variety of craft projects!

 
 
 

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