Specialized Therapy for OCD & BDD

Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Iowa

and PSYPACT States

Intrusive thoughts, persistent worries, checking, and avoidance can take over daily life in OCD and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).

Therapy creates lasting change by breaking the cycle that keeps obsessional doubts and compulsions going.

Conditions Treated

Dr. Simmons specializes in the treatment of OCD, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and closely related conditions.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors

Therapies Offered

Treatment is based on research and is structured, collaborative, and skills‑based. We focus on long-term change rather than reassurance or general support. Modalities include:

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Exposure and Response Prevention

CBT for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

CBT for BDD

Inference Based CBT

Inference Based CBT

Habit Reversal Training for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (skin picking, hair pulling)

Habit Reversal Training

About Rachel Simmons, Ph.D.

Rachel Simmons, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist located in Rhode Island. She is licensed in RI, Massachusetts, New York, and Iowa and authorized to practice in most states through PsyPact. Dr. Simmons has been trained by leaders in evidence based cognitive behavioral therapies. She has provided specialized treatment for OCD, BDD, and related conditions for more than 15 years.

Her approach emphasizes the whole person and is supportive, goal oriented, and skills focused.

Setting up a first meeting can feel daunting. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Simmons if you have questions.