Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD can be scary and can cause us to feel as though we have to struggle alone as it is not often discussed. There are even areas, intrusive thoughts or behaviors that most don't realize are OCD tendencies, thoughts or behaviors. I enjoy working with clients to provide education and decrease the impact that OCD has on their life. I utilize exposure and response prevention (ERP) in treatment to significantly reduce, and/or cease, obsessions and compulsions.

When I begin working with a client who is experiencing anxiety, part of my assessment is determining whether or not the client may meet criteria for OCD. If necessary, I will complete a Y-BOCS assessment with the client to determine if they meet the criteria for an OCD diagnosis. When a client is diagnosed with OCD, we will discuss treatment options including medication, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

I have both professional training and clinical hands-on experience in working with many types of obsessive compulsive disorder. I have utilized cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention treatment (ERP) and other interventions to help many of my clients improve their ability to handle OCD symptoms.

Dr. Vivyan specializes in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through evidence-based therapeutic approaches, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She also has training in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) which is another evidence-based treatment option for older kids, teens, and young adults.

We treat Perinatal/Postpartum/Maternal OCD, providing moms-to-be and new moms who are suffering with OCD symptoms effective treatment. We treat both maternal themes, such as an intense fear of harming or contaminating your infant, as well as any other subtype of OCD during pregnancy and postpartum. Should any OCD symptoms persist after the perinatal period, we continue to provide care to our clients throughout the entirety of their OCD treatment journey.

Kim utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients with OCD manage intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Through mindfulness techniques, clients learn to observe their thoughts without judgment, reducing the urge to engage in rituals. Kim also helps clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, providing practical strategies to cope with anxiety and improve emotional regulation, ultimately leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

ERP therapy (Exposure Response Prevention therapy) helps to alleviate the obsessive and compulsive thinking patterns and behaviors that can feel paralyzing. We together will find the right approach for you. ERP therapy helps to reduce these symptoms through exploring core fears and participating in exposures to increase the ability to tolerate the anxiety. A unique

In working with OCD, I do a deep assessment related to the onset of your obsessive rumination and compulsive behaviors or mental rituals to break the cycle of feeling like you are on a constant hamster wheel you can't exit. I utilize a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention, working with you to stop the

I take a biodyne view of OCD to help you uncover the often unconscious motivations fueling OCD personality dynamics.

OCD is treatable and it is our goal to get OCD into full remission. We provide you with expert, high-quality and personalized treatment. Sessions will be conducted with a PhD-level psychologist, trained in highly-ranked programs with over 15 years of experience. Specializing exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women allows us to focus 100% on the latest knowledge and highly-effective techniques that will likely work best for you. We specialize in all subtypes of OCD.

I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to support you in finding strength in recovery from negative anxiety.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a very debilitating condition. It involves obsessions (recurring and unwanted thoughts, ideas, images or urges) that create significant anxiety and lead to compulsions (repetitive behaviors such as hand washing that are performed with the hopes of getting rid of the obsessions and anxiety). Not performing the behaviors can lead to considerable anxiety. Pure-O is a subtype of OCD that involves intrusive thoughts with no physical compulsions.

If you're someone struggling with, suspecting of, or supporting someone you love living with OCD, I encourage you to reach out! My experience working with individuals afflicted with this condition draws from a multi-theoretical approach grounded in cognitive-behavioral theory, psychodynamic, and dialectical-therapy skills-based approaches in an effort to better understand and cope with individually-determined symptoms as a reflection of your life experience.

I offer evidence-based approaches for OCD & anxiety along with meaning & narrative therapeutic activities. These include CBT, ERP, ACT, & i-CBT.

I know how hard OCD can be when it feels like you're caught in a cycle of anxiety and behaviors that just won’t let go. I’m here to help you work through that without adding to your worries. Together, we'll focus on easing the anxiety and gradually reducing the behaviors that are getting in your way, so you can start feeling more in control.

At InnerCalm Wellness, we treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive, FDA-approved therapy. TMS targets specific areas of the brain linked to OCD, helping reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. This innovative approach is ideal for those who haven’t responded well to traditional treatments, offering new hope for managing OCD symptoms and improving daily life.