Follis Wellness

Helping You Reconnect with Your True Self and Feel More Steady, Clear, and Whole

Specialized therapy for anxiety disorders, OCD, and the pressures that leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not like yourself.

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At Follis Wellness, therapy is more than symptom relief. It’s a process of rediscovering courage, clarity, and a deeper connection to yourself and your purpose. You don’t have to face fear, uncertainty, or the pressure to hold everything together on your own.

Together, we’ll gently uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, develop tools that support real and lasting change, and help you reconnect with the part of you that’s steady, grounded, and capable of more than you realize.

As a clinician and social worker, I hold a deep belief in your inherent wisdom. You bring your lived experience, and I bring tools that honor your identity, culture, family history, community, and social context. Healing is never one-size-fits-all, and the work we do together reflects that.

My Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. It can interrupt sleep, strain relationships, affect performance, and leave you feeling on edge. I help people navigating:

    • Generalized anxiety

    • Health anxiety

    • Social anxiety

    • Panic disorder

    • Specific phobias

    We’ll explore what your anxiety has been trying to protect you from and build skills that help you move through life with more steadiness and confidence.


  • OCD often feels confusing, frightening, or isolating. Many people experience intrusive thoughts at times, but with OCD these thoughts become persistent, distressing, and disruptive. They can trigger anxiety, guilt, fear, or disgust that affects daily functioning.

    I specialize in treating OCD in all its forms, including:

    • Contamination

    • Harm / violent

    • Responsibility

    • Perfectionism-related

    • Sexual

    • Religious or moral (scrupulosity)

    • Identity

    • Relationship-related

    • Death or existential

    • Emotional contamination

    I also support individuals experiencing emetophobia, hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), and misophonia.

  • Many clients I work with also navigate:

    • Depression

    • Insomnia

    • Trauma-related symptoms

    • Burnout and perfectionism

    • Performance anxiety and imposter syndrome

    • Identity shifts and major life transitions

    These experiences often overlap. Instead of treating one piece at a time, I hold the whole picture—your roles, your history, your pressures, and the expectations you carry. In therapy, you don’t have to explain the unspoken rules of your field. You can simply focus on what you need to feel more aligned, grounded, and whole.

My Approach

Therapy with me is an active, collaborative process. It’s not just talking; it’s about creating meaningful, practical changes. Together, we’ll strengthen resilience, build emotional flexibility, and help you navigate uncertainty with more ease. My goal is to support you in living a life guided by your values instead of by fear.

I draw from evidence-based methods, and we choose approaches that match your needs, your pace, and your goals. The direction we set evolves as you grow.

Evidence-Based Approaches Used

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Helps you shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that fuel anxiety, self-criticism, and avoidance.

Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
Supports you as you gradually and safely face fears without engaging in compulsions, reducing their grip and rebuilding confidence.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Builds psychological flexibility by helping you stay present, relate differently to difficult thoughts, and take actions aligned with your values.

TEAM-CBT
Provides a structured, collaborative way to track progress, identify what’s working, and adjust techniques in real time.

Each approach offers powerful tools, but the heart of therapy is using them in a way that truly fits you. Together we adapt what we use and how we use it, creating a supportive plan that grows with you and helps you move toward a life that feels more aligned and whole.

  • I work with adults who are thoughtful, capable, and often harder on themselves than anyone realizes. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns they can’t shake, or worn down by the pressure to keep it all together.

    I support adults navigating:

    • Anxiety disorders

    • OCD in all its forms, including the subtypes that feel confusing or hard to discuss

    • Emetophobia, misophonia, body dysmorphia, and hoarding

    • High-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and feeling “never enough”

    • Overthinking, rumination, intrusive thoughts, or difficulty slowing down

    • Stress-related tension, sleep disruptions, and emotional exhaustion

    • Trauma-related symptoms, identity shifts, and major life transitions

    • Cultural, familial, or generational pressures

    • Feeling misunderstood, minimized, or unseen—sometimes even by previous providers

    • The weight of high expectations, fear of failure, and the sense of being caught between who they are and who they want to be

    Whether your struggle feels loud and overwhelming or quiet and internal, therapy can help you understand what’s happening, reconnect with yourself, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and whole.

  • My practice is designed for adults seeking outpatient therapy for anxiety, OCD, and related challenges. I may refer you to another provider if you’re experiencing:

    • Active psychosis or untreated bipolar mania

    • Suicidal intent or recent suicide attempts

    • Active substance dependence or withdrawal

    • Need for intensive, daily, or residential support

    • Forensic, court-ordered, or mandated evaluations

    • The need for couples, family therapy, or treatment for children under 16

    This is never about your worth. It’s about ensuring you receive the level of care that truly supports your needs. I’m happy to offer referrals to clinicians or programs that can provide that support.

Seda Follis, LCSW

Hi, I’m Seda (pronounced “Seh-dah”). I’m the founder and therapist behind Follis Wellness. Clients describe me as grounded, warm, and easy to talk to. They also appreciate that I’m structured, engaged, and highly specialized in treating anxiety and OCD. I bring together evidence-based therapy, a multicultural lens, and the clarity I gained from twenty years in healthcare analytics. 

In our work together, I offer practical tools, clear guidance, and steady support so you can break long-standing patterns, reduce anxiety, and move through life with more confidence and ease.

Two values guide everything I do: courage and love.

Courage means showing up authentically and allowing imperfection.

Love means honoring human dignity, practicing compassion, and building true connection.

I grew up in Türkiye and moved to the United States in my early twenties, which was my first major step into the unknown. For many years, I worked in data analytics, learning how to see patterns and connect with people across different communities.

My own healing, and the impact of cognitive-behavioral therapy, eventually led me to shift careers and return to school later in life. That decision came from courage, the willingness to choose a life aligned with my values and from love, a belief in people’s worthiness and in the importance of meaningful, human-centered work.

Investing in Your Wellbeing

Therapy is an investment in your wellbeing, providing tools and support to improve your ability to navigate challenges, develop healthier relationships, and promote personal growth. My goal is to make the financial side of therapy feel clear and predictable so you can focus on what truly matters: your healing and your growth.

  • I offer a straightforward fee structure, so you always know what to expect:

    • Intake session: $150 (60–75 minutes)

    • Individual session: $120 (55 minutes)

    • Individual session: $90 (45 minutes)

    Phone calls or urgent clinical support for longer than 10 minutes are billed at $30 per 15-minute increment.

    You’ll receive a Good Faith Estimate as part of your onboarding, in accordance with the No Surprises Act.

  • I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. Many clients prefer this because it allows us to:

    • work collaboratively without session limits or time constraints

    • protect your privacy and keep your personal information out of insurance systems

    • choose the treatments that work best for you, not the ones dictated by billing codes

    • focus on your values, not just symptoms

    If your insurance plan offers out-of-network benefits, I can provide a monthly superbill that you may submit for possible reimbursement. Your insurance company can tell you what to expect when you ask:

    1. Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient psychotherapy?

    2. What percentage is reimbursed?

    3. Do I have a deductible to meet first?

    4. Do you accept superbills from clients?

    Using insurance benefits requires a formal diagnosis to be shared with your insurer, and they may request limited access to your treatment records.

  • I hold a limited number of reduced-fee openings through the Open Path Psychotherapy Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to therapy. If affordability is a concern, feel free to ask whether an Open Path spot is available.

    https://openpathcollective.org/clinicians/seda-follis/

  • Payment is due at the time of service, and I accept credit cards and HSA/FSA cards. You’ll never encounter hidden fees or billing surprises. My commitment is always to clarity, respect, and your sense of agency.

“We work on ourselves in order to help others, but also we help others in order to work on ourselves” ― Pema Chödrön

“We work on ourselves in order to help others, but also we help others in order to work on ourselves” ― Pema Chödrön

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. I offer early-morning (7–9 AM) on select days, evening (5–7 PM) on most weekdays, and Saturday appointments (9 AM–4 PM) to support clients with busy schedules.

  • Yes. I provide telehealth sessions through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.

  • At this time, I can only see clients who are physically located in Missouri during sessions.

  • I work primarily with adults. I occasionally work with adolescents ages 16–17, depending on fit and availability.

  • The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, your background, and what you hope to gain. We’ll also begin by outlining a direction for our work together.

  • Most clients benefit from weekly sessions, especially at the beginning. Some choose to come twice a week during periods of higher stress or more intensive work.

  • Everyone’s healing timeline is different. Many people notice meaningful improvement within 10–12 weeks, while others prefer longer-term support. I ask clients to commit to at least three months, after which we’ll discuss next steps and whether it feels right to continue or begin winding down.


  • I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. I can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan’s out-of-network benefits. You may contact your insurance provider to ask about those benefits.

  • Working outside insurance allows us to protect your privacy and keep our work focused on what’s truly helpful. Insurance companies can request your diagnosis, treatment plans, and therapy notes, and may restrict the type or length of treatment they consider “medically necessary.” If you use out-of-network benefits, please note that a diagnosis must be shared with your insurance company.

  • Yes. I reserve a limited number of sliding scale spots through the Open Path Psychotherapy Collective.

    • Intake session (60–75 minutes): $150

    • Individual therapy (55 minutes): $120

    • Individual therapy (45 minutes): $90

    • Phone calls and urgent clinical support lasting longer than 10 minutes are billed at $30 per 15-minute increment.

  • I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for anxiety and OCD. I also integrate approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), TEAM-CBT, and supportive therapy to best meet your needs.


  • I require 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule a session. Late cancellations or missed appointments will be charged the full session fee. If you arrive late, the session will still end at the scheduled time.


  • You may email or call for scheduling needs or brief administrative questions. I aim to respond within 1–2 business days.

  • Follis Wellness cannot provide emergency or crisis services. If you are in an immediate crisis, please contact:

    • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    • 911

    • Your nearest emergency room

  • If you have a question that isn’t answered here, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to help clarify anything before we begin.