Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), OCD

Dr. Katie Merricks is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Katie Merricks Counseling, LLC in Clearwater, Florida, where she specializes in the treatment of severe OCD, anxiety disorders, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). With a clinical background that includes intensive training at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and Rogers Behavioral Health, Dr. Merricks dedicates the vast majority of her practice to OCD, PANDAS/PANS, and complex anxiety subtypes. She is also a Tourette Association of America recognized provider, expertly trained in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for hair-pulling and skin-picking. Serving as the President of the Florida affiliate of the International OCD Foundation, OCD of Central and South Florida, Dr. Merricks combines top-tier clinical expertise with an approachable, evidence-based framework to help clients and families achieve profound, lasting emotional benefits.