OCD Kansas exists to raise awareness about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; help those who struggle with OCD to cope and find evidence-based treatment; and support the amazing families, friends, and communities who support these brave individuals. We have IRS 501(c)3 status as a recognized non-profit organization.
Current Officers:
President: William Oakley
Vice President: Krista Reed
Treasurer: Anna Hunter
Recording Secretary: Amanda Petrik-Gardner
Social Media Chair: Blake Cranmer
Current Representatives at Large:
Raquel Craney
Contact Us:
ocdkansas@gmail.com
8400 W. 110th Street, Suite 610
Overland Park, Kansas
OCD Kansas Board Member Bios:
Dr. Bill Oakley received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University in Illinois, where he worked with the Center for Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders at Alexian Brothers Hospital as part of his training. He completed an APA–accredited pre–doctoral internship at the Carson Center for Adults and Families in Westfield, MA, and conducted research at Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, serving as a trainer in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and an intervention specialist on a federally–funded study. Dr. Oakley completed a year of Post-doctoral Fellowship with Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of New York, focused on individual and group CBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), then completed an Advanced Postdoctoral year here at KCCAT specializing in CBT/ERP. He is a member of and regular presenter at national organizations including the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, for which he was honored as part of the 2014 class of its Career Development Leadership Program. Dr. Oakley holds an appointment as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Krista Reed, LSCSW is a clinical social worker in Wichita, KS and has over two decades of social work experience. She specializes in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Krista is passionate about proper OCD treatment (ERP and I-CBT)and formed a local advocacy group, ICT OCD Alliance, in her community in 2021 to assist local individuals to locating specialized therapeutic care. She is an IOCDF Advocate, an individual with lived experience, and a mother of a child with OCD. She is the author of the kids OCD book, The Brave One: A story about a sea turtle, OCD, and Belonging. Krista has done multiple presentations on OC and Other Related Disorders, included speaking at the International OCD Foundation Conference.
Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LCPC is in private practice in Topeka, KS. She specializes in the treatment of OCD, Body-Focused Repetitive Disorders, and anxiety. Amanda is a member of the International OCD Foundation, The TLC Foundation for BFRBs, and the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. She completed the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute through the IOCDF, and the Professional Training Institute through The TLC Foundation for BFRBs.
Blake Cranmer, LSCSW is a therapist in private practice in the Wichita area. She specializes in treatment of anxiety, OCD, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). Blake has training in treating OCD and related disorders through Massachusetts General Hospital, IOCDF and the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. Blake is also a member of the International OCD Foundation and the ICT OCD Alliance.
Anna Hunter is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist with a strong background in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Anna earned her graduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Washburn University in 2021, followed by over four years of clinical experience at the Kansas City Center for Anxiety Treatment (KCCAT), including intensive postgraduate training and work as a staff therapist. She now continues to provide evidence-based therapy to individuals of all ages in her private practice based in Leawood, Kansas, helping clients navigate the complexities of anxiety, OCD, and related conditions. Anna has contributed to research and publications in the field, including a recent case study on OCD and COVID-19-related obsessions published in the Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy. She is a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and regularly attends and presents at conferences.
Dr. Raquel Craney received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Kansas City VA Medical Center, where she provided evidence-based treatments for anxiety, PTSD, depression, chronic pain, and insomnia in outpatient and home-based settings. Following internship, Dr. Craney completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Kansas City Center for Anxiety Treatment (KCCAT) specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety related disorders. In 2025, Dr. Craney opened her private practice, Craney Psychological Services, in Kansas City,Missouri. She provides evidence-based treatment for OC spectrum conditions, anxiety disorders, and insomnia, as well as formal evaluations for ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, giftedness, and psychological concerns. Dr. Craney is a member of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology and also serves as a board member for the Queer Affirming Therapist Guild of Kansas City.