Lisa Hart, LCSW

Specialized Treatment for Anxiety, Phobias, OCD and Related Disorders

Lisa Hart, LCSW
Specialized Treatment for Anxiety, Phobias, OCD, and Related Disorders

Finding the right help for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or phobias is rarely straightforward. Many people spend years seeking relief, cycling through clinicians, before discovering evidence-based care. My work is built on the conviction that no one should have to wander that long. I am committed to helping individuals — and their families — break free from the patterns that keep them trapped. I may bring expertise in OCD, but you bring expertise in yourself. My role is to join you as a partner in building the life you deserve.

After more than two decades of psychotherapy practice in Tulsa, my husband and I moved to Rogers, Arkansas, in 2020. Today, I maintain my Tulsa office while also practicing in Rogers. The demand for therapists trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the gold standard for OCD and phobias — remains high, so I hold clinical licenses in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri to expand access to care. I see clients in person and through telehealth, with in-person sessions available Mondays and Wednesdays in Rogers, and virtual appointments Monday through Thursday.

Conditions Treated

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Postpartum OCD

Specific Phobias and Fears

Social Anxiety Disorder

Emetophobia (fear of vomiting)

Health Anxiety

ARFID

Panic Attacks

Public Speaking Anxiety

Fear of Flying

Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling)
Dermotillomania (Skin-Picking)

Anxiety and Excessive Worry

Common Obsessions or Doubts

  • Fear of Contamination – worrying about germs, illness, or harmful substances

  • Fear of Losing Control – concern you might act on an impulse or say something inappropriate

  • Fear of Harm – intrusive thoughts about accidentally hurting yourself or others

  • Fear of Not Getting It “Just Right” – feeling intense discomfort if things aren’t perfect or symmetrical

  • Fear of Unwanted Sexual Thoughts – distress over intrusive sexual images or ideas that don’t reflect your values

  • Fear of Committing a Sin or Breaking a Rule (Scrupulosity) – excessive worry about moral or religious mistakes

  • Irrational Relationship Fears – doubts about your feelings, your partner’s feelings, or the relationship itself

Common Compulsions or Safety Behaviors

  • Excessive Washing or Cleaning – washing hands, cleaning surfaces, or showering more than needed

  • Checking – repeatedly making sure doors are locked, appliances are off, or tasks are done correctly

  • Repeating – doing an action over and over until it “feels right”

  • Mental Rituals – replaying events in your mind, silently counting, or “figuring things out” to feel certain

  • Avoidance – steering clear of places, people, or situations that trigger anxiety

  • Reassurance Seeking – asking others (or yourself) over and over for confirmation that things are okay

What is OCD?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder often shows up in late childhood — around ages 8 to 12 — or during the late teen and early adult years. It involves two main parts: obsessions, which are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that keep coming back, and compulsions, which are actions or mental rituals you feel you “have to” do to feel safer or prevent something bad from happening. These rituals can bring short-term relief, but over time they can take up more and more space in your life, making it harder to focus on what really matters to you.

What is a Phobia?
A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. The fear can be so strong that people go out of their way to avoid it — and sometimes it can trigger a sudden panic attack, even when there’s no real danger.

Common Phobia Themes

  • Animals – dogs, snakes, spiders, horses

  • Medical Procedures – needles, dental work, doctor visits, falls

  • Natural Environment – storms, heights, darkness, rain

  • Specific Situations – vomiting, flying, elevators, choking