OCD Specialist Lauren Ranney, LPC joins Austin Anxiety and OCD Specialists’ Round Rock Team
Welcoming Lauren Ranney, LPC to Our Round Rock Office
Austin Anxiety and OCD Specialists is pleased to welcome Lauren Ranney, LPC, to our Round Rock team! Lauren brings specialized expertise in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, depression, and phobias, and she is passionate about helping teens and adults reclaim their lives from intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and overwhelming anxiety.
Lauren provides therapy using evidence-based treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - approaches that are widely considered the most effective treatments for OCD and anxiety disorders. At our Round Rock office, she works with clients across Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, and the greater North Austin area who are looking for specialized treatment for OCD, anxiety, and related conditions.
Lauren provides therapy using evidence-based treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - approaches that are widely considered the most effective treatments for OCD and anxiety disorders. At our Round Rock office, she works with clients across Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, and the greater North Austin area who are looking for specialized treatment for OCD, anxiety, and related conditions.
Lauren is also BTTI-trained through the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), which means she has received specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention, the gold-standard treatment for OCD.
Specialized OCD Treatment for Teens and Adults in Round Rock, Texas
OCD is a complex and often misunderstood condition. Many individuals struggle for years before receiving specialized treatment. Lauren focuses on helping clients understand how OCD works and learn practical strategies to break the cycle of obsessions and compulsions.
At our Round Rock OCD treatment center, Lauren treats all major OCD subtypes, including:
Contamination OCD
Harm OCD
Relationship OCD (ROCD)
Moral OCD
Scrupulosity OCD (Religious OCD)
Sexual Orientation OCD (SO-OCD)
Pedophilia OCD (POCD)
Real Event OCD
False Memory OCD
Responsibility OCD
Checking OCD
Just-Right OCD
Somatic OCD
Sensorimotor OCD
Existential OCD
Health OCD / Illness Anxiety OCD
Magical Thinking OCD
Symmetry and Ordering OCD
Perinatal / Postpartum OCD
Many people with OCD feel isolated or ashamed of their intrusive thoughts. Lauren works to create a non-judgmental, collaborative environment where clients can safely explore their fears while learning how to respond differently to them.
ERP therapy helps individuals gradually face feared situations without performing compulsions, allowing anxiety to decrease naturally over time and restoring confidence in daily life.
Treating Anxiety Disorders in Round Rock, Texas
In addition to OCD, Lauren provides specialized treatment for many forms of anxiety disorders affecting teens and adults. Anxiety can manifest in many ways, including excessive worry, panic attacks, avoidance behaviors, or physical symptoms such as dizziness or nausea.
Lauren works with clients experiencing:
Health anxiety / illness anxiety disorder
Driving anxiety
Emetophobia (fear of vomiting)
Perfectionism and high-achiever anxiety
Anxiety disorders are highly treatable when addressed with evidence-based therapy. Using CBT, ERP, and ACT, Lauren helps clients develop the skills needed to approach feared situations, tolerate uncertainty, and reconnect with meaningful activities.
Support for Depression, Grief, and Life Transitions
Anxiety and OCD frequently overlap with other emotional challenges, including depression, grief, and loss. Lauren also works with individuals who feel stuck in cycles of discouragement, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion.
Clients experiencing depression often report feeling:
overwhelmed by responsibilities
disconnected from relationships
unmotivated or hopeless
trapped by persistent negative thoughts
Through therapy, Lauren helps individuals identify patterns that maintain depression while reconnecting with values, purpose, and meaningful life activities.
For individuals navigating grief and loss, therapy provides a supportive space to process emotions while rebuilding a sense of stability and direction.
Evidence-Based Therapy: CBT, ERP, and ACT in Round Rock, Texas
Lauren’s therapeutic approach integrates several evidence-based methods used in the treatment of OCD and anxiety.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP is considered the gold standard treatment for OCD. This therapy gradually exposes individuals to feared thoughts, objects, or situations while helping them resist compulsive behaviors.
Over time, ERP helps retrain the brain to tolerate uncertainty and anxiety without relying on rituals or avoidance.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps individuals identify patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors. Clients learn practical strategies to challenge unhelpful beliefs and develop healthier responses.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT focuses on helping individuals accept uncomfortable thoughts and emotions while continuing to pursue meaningful goals. This approach encourages clients to live according to their values rather than allowing anxiety to dictate their decisions.
Lauren’s therapy style blends these approaches into a personalized treatment plan designed for each client.
A Therapist Who Understands Anxiety and OCD
Lauren’s approach emphasizes:
compassion
collaboration
evidence-based treatment
empowerment
Lauren works closely with clients to build practical skills while fostering hope and resilience throughout the therapy process.
Serving the Round Rock Community and Surrounding Cities
Lauren sees clients at the Round Rock location of Austin Anxiety and OCD Specialists, making specialized OCD and anxiety treatment accessible to individuals throughout North Austin and Williamson County.
Clients frequently travel to our Round Rock office from:
Round Rock
Georgetown
Cedar Park
Leander
Pflugerville
Hutto
North Austin
By offering treatment in Round Rock, our clinic helps families avoid long commutes into central Austin while still accessing specialized OCD and anxiety care.
OCD and Anxiety Treatment for Teens and Adults
Lauren works with both teens and adults, tailoring treatment to each client’s developmental needs.
Teen clients often seek support for:
social anxiety at school
perfectionism and academic pressure
panic attacks
OCD rituals interfering with school or friendships
Adult clients frequently seek therapy for:
intrusive thoughts or compulsions
workplace anxiety or burnout
relationship-related OCD
parenting stress and perfectionism
anxiety related to infertility
Therapy sessions focus on building practical skills that can be used in real-life situations outside the therapy office.
Why Specialized OCD Treatment Matters
Many individuals with OCD initially receive treatment that does not directly target the disorder. Traditional talk therapy alone is often insufficient because OCD requires specific exposure-based strategies.
At Austin Anxiety and OCD Specialists, our clinicians focus exclusively on anxiety and OCD treatment, allowing us to stay current with the latest research and provide highly specialized care.
Lauren’s training and experience working in intensive OCD treatment programs further strengthen her ability to help clients who may have struggled to find effective treatment in the past.
Schedule an Appointment with Lauren Ranney in Round Rock, Texas
If you or your child is struggling with OCD, anxiety, phobias, depression, perfectionism, or intrusive thoughts, specialized treatment can make a meaningful difference.
Lauren Ranney provides therapy for clients across Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, and North Austin, offering compassionate, evidence-based care designed to help individuals move toward a fuller and more meaningful life.
To learn more about working with Lauren or to schedule an appointment, contact Austin Anxiety and OCD Specialists.
With the right support, it is possible to move beyond anxiety, regain confidence, and begin living a life guided by your values rather than fear.
Telehealth Therapy for Clients Across Texas
While Lauren Ranney sees clients in person at our Round Rock office, she also offers telehealth therapy for clients living throughout Texas. Virtual therapy allows individuals and families to access specialized OCD and anxiety treatment even if they live outside the immediate Round Rock area.
Telehealth sessions can be a convenient option for clients in communities such as Midland, Odessa, Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Temple, Salado, San Antonio, Houston, and other parts of Texas who may not have access to local specialists trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Research has shown that evidence-based treatments such as ERP, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be effectively delivered through secure telehealth platforms. For many clients with OCD, social anxiety, panic disorder, health anxiety, or phobias such as emetophobia, virtual sessions can even create opportunities to practice exposures in real-life environments such as home, school, or work.
Telehealth may also be helpful for clients living in Round Rock, Cedar Park and Austin experiencing:
Contamination OCD who feel safer beginning treatment from home
Driving anxiety or difficulty traveling long distances
Busy work or school schedules that make commuting difficult
Limited access to OCD specialists in their local area
Through telehealth, Lauren works collaboratively with clients across Texas to build exposure plans, develop coping skills, and apply therapy strategies in everyday life.
Whether meeting in person in Round Rock or virtually from anywhere in Texas, Lauren’s goal is to provide accessible, specialized treatment for individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and related challenges.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment with Lauren please complete our therapy appointment request form or call us at 512-246-7225.