Lucy Grantz, LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota specializing in therapy for adults and teens (16 and up) struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Anxiety. I have been working with OCD since 2018. I have lived experience with recovering from the grip of OCD and am subsequently committed to helping others. My OCD presentation appeared with primarily mental compulsions (sometimes called Pure-O), so I have an abundance of understanding of mental compulsions as well as physical compulsions.
Currently, I use Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) as a preferred method to treat OCD. I find the approach provides an enlightening "manual for the OCD brain", and I've seen clients improve greatly, often in a matter of months. I attend several peer consultations and also consult with Frederick Aardema, one of the founders of I-CBT.
I bring to treatment a wealth of experience personally and as a therapist. I have a background in exploring Buddhism and mindfulness, which is beneficial for the therapeutic process. As an OCD provider, I was trained in Exposure and Response Prevention through the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute. I also have experience treating OCD using Rumination Focused Exposure and Response Prevention.
I also treat Panic Disorder through teaching clients they don't need to fear the sensations that lead into panic attacks. Anxiety Sensitivity frequently coincides with OCD.
Maintaining a private practice, Pivot Psych MN, in Southwest Minneapolis, Minnesota, I am available for telehealth and in-person appointments. License #2314
Private pay at 155/session and 205/intake.
lucy@pivotpsychmn.com