Neeley Welch-lamers is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C, dedicated to helping clients grow into happier, healthier individuals. Recognized for her expertise in treating various forms of anxiety such as social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, obsessiveness-compulsive disorder (OCD), trichotillomania, and tics, Neeley is among the few certified clinicians in the area for OCD treatment. She is particularly passionate about providing support to the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring clients feel understood during their gender-affirming transition process. Neeley enjoys working with couples, adults, and adolescents, and specializes in addressing the unique mental health needs of women before, during, and after pregnancy, including pre and postpartum depression, OCD, and anxiety. With a strong emphasis on feminist-informed therapy, Exposure-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention, she also incorporates humor to foster a relaxed atmosphere. Clients often describe Neeley as down-to-earth, with many feeling at ease after just one session, allowing for a strong client-therapist relationship free from judgment. Throughout the therapeutic journey, she values collaboration, ensuring clients are included in every decision from the outset to the conclusion of their treatment.