Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Step out of the cycle of intense doubt and worry.
Is OCD trapping you in a cycle of fear and mental exhaustion?
Maybe one day, a random thought or image caught you off guard - something that felt intrusive or unsettling. And then, instead of fading away, it stuck. It spiraled, growing into something that felt overwhelming and out of your control.
You may have turned to others for reassurance, spent hours researching to make sense of the thought, or engaged in specific rituals just to feel some relief.
You might now avoid situations that trigger those thoughts or fears - like driving, watching the news, or even being alone with your mind. The compulsions might offer a brief sense of comfort, but the thoughts always seem to return.
OCD has a way of making us question ourselves, our intentions, and even our reality.
A different path is possible - one where fear and uncertainty don’t have the final say.
Together we’ll work on -
A noticeable decrease in anxiety, helping you feel more at ease in daily life.
Reduced time spent on compulsions, freeing up your energy and focus.
Less distress caused by intrusive thoughts, making them easier to manage.
More time and mental space to engage in the activities you truly enjoy.
Improved self-esteem and greater self-confidence in yourself and your decisions.
FAQs about OCD Therapy
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I utilize evidence based treatment methods called Exposure & Response Prevention and Inferenced Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT).
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard treatment for OCD, and it works by gently and gradually exposing you to the thoughts, images, or situations that trigger your anxiety — while helping you resist the urge to perform compulsions. Over time, your brain learns that the feared outcome doesn't come true, and that you can tolerate uncertainty without needing to neutralize it.
Inference-Based CBT focuses on why the obsessional doubt feels so convincing in the first place. Rather than building tolerance to anxiety, I-CBT helps you understand how OCD hijacks your reasoning skills to make unlikely fears feel real. By learning to trust your senses and real-world evidence over OCD's narrative, you gradually stop taking the doubt seriously and it loses its grip.
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Exposures can be added to I-CBT when it is deemed appropriate and helpful.
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Definitely not! ERP and I-CBT use a step-by-step process to address intrusive thoughts and compulsions, but I know you may need to talk about something else in your life too. We can work through the I-CBT and ERP processes while also addressing anxiety, relationships, work, and friendships (to name a few).
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We will work to identify goals tailored for your treatment, but the overarching goals of OCD therapy are to reduce anxiety and stress, build confidence in yourself and your choices, and break the cycle of compulsions.