Angela Knoeller

I have always been interested in human behavior. Even as a kid, I would ask people why they did things and how they felt. As I got older, my friends and peers sought me out to talk. Often I was told, “You’re a good listener.” I wanted to help people feel better about life circumstances and learn to do so in a professional way.

I’ve been working in the mental health field for 23 years. Mostly, I focused on cognitive behavioral therapy. Within the last two years, I started feeling like something more could benefit the people I was working with. I noticed that the sooner you give someone therapeutic tools, the more relief they feel and, in turn, are more motivated to learn about improving quality of life. OCD treatment via exposure response prevention therapy (ERP) provides that. I decided to hone my clinical skills and specialize in OCD.

I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy with a varied population. I also focus on mindfulness and different aspects of spirituality, if it helps in treatment. Understanding how your thoughts affect emotions, and therefore actions, is essential to create positive change. Teaching someone this skill, then witnessing progress and relief, is an honor.

You should know that there are multiple resources available in addition to my individual therapy. You will receive quality care and expect to feel relief sooner rather than later. Most importantly, you will develop skills to help yourself and enjoy life.

You should try to share this fear, as it is part of healing. In doing so, you'll realize you're not alone in experiencing these symptoms. Being transparent will improve your progress. There is no judgment, and you can speak freely to your therapist as well as other staff at NOCD.