Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic and long-lasting anxiety disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels driven to do repetitively. People with OCD may have symptoms of obsessions, compulsions, or both. Common activities include things like hand washing, counting of things, and checking to see if a door is locked over and over. Obsessive thoughts might center around thinks like an excessive concern about germs or forbidden sexual or religious thoughts. As opposed to people with “bad habits” or “negative thoughts”, symptoms of OCD can’t be controlled for more than a short period of time and typically interfere with school, work and personal relationships. People with OCD typically spend at least an hour a day on obsessive thoughts or behaviors. OCD is a serious condition and is associated with an increased risk of suicide. If you are suffering from OCD (or think you might be), reach out to one of TherapyDen’s OCD specialists today. 

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OCD is treatable and it is our goal to get OCD into full remission. We specialize in all subtypes of OCD. 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. Dr. Fine will be a speaker at the 2022 International OCD Foundation conference.

— North Shore OCD Women's Treatment Center, Ltd. Kathi Fine Abitbol, PhD, Clinical Psychologist in Deerfield, IL

I utilize ACT and ERP to treat OCD. Together we will learn to lean into discomfort instead of avoid it.

— Brooke Zuzow, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in West Chester, OH
 

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 collaborating with you to treat your OCD. You will likely be working on constructing a hierarchy of feared events so we can develop exposure activities to help you overcome your anxiety.

— Tera Lensegrav-Benson, Psychologist in , UT

OCD is so difficult to deal with, especially because people often think of it as just being neat or tidy. But it's so hard when these anxiety thoughts become something that we feel like we can't get away from, and the only way we've learned we can deal with it is with some kind of compulsive action in the world. It may be hard to find proper care, but it is possible. I've been trained in CBT and ERP, to help you learn that you can sit with these feelings, without your compulsions.

— Danielle Wayne, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Boise, ID
 

In the practice, we use mindfulness based CBT with ERP therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which allows you to learn ways to resource anxiety and fears between sessions and use the learned skills as coping tools while engaging in your exposure plans. The work you do in therapy is vital to your life outside of our sessions.

— Lori Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lakewood, CO

As always, when constructing self-compassion coping statements, try to think about the most honest description of what’s happening. It isn’t necessarily the happiest, but it also should be void of criticism. Acknowledge that you are having the thoughts and feelings that you’re having. Recognize that others do (or at least would) find these thoughts and feelings difficult to contend with. Then invite yourself to recognize your strengths and your ability to exert those strengths against the OCD.

— Tatum Santacasa, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Aurora, CO
 

I am experienced in providing Rumination-Focused Exposure and Response Prevention, a practical and achievable pathway to healing from OCD. I offer a specialized treatment program and rate for these services.

— Jonathan Benko, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Santa Cruz, CA

OCD is exhausting and depletes individuals of the energy they need for the important areas of their life. Exposure and response prevention is the gold standard for OCD

— Matthew Syzdek, Psychologist in Lakeville, MN
 

OCD is treatable and it is our goal to get OCD into full remission. We specialize exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women, and treat all subtypes of OCD. 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. Dr. Fine will be a speaker at the 2022 International OCD Foundation conference.

— North Shore OCD Women's Treatment Center, Ltd. Kathi Fine Abitbol, PhD, Clinical Psychologist in Deerfield, IL

I am trained in Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, which has demonstrated success in reducing symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. During and after sessions, you will participate in "exposures" designed to generate distress - yes, on purpose! - while simultaneously avoiding any "compulsions" or "rituals" that you might typically use to try to reduce discomfort. By doing so, you will learn that you CAN tolerate distressing experiences, and teach OCD that it's not the boss of you.

— Inness Pryor, Counselor in Portland, OR
 

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

— Rebecca Lederman, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Berlin, MD

Im trained in ExRP (formerly known as ERP). I'd love to guide you through the process of exposures so you can live a life free from intrusive, unwanted thoughts, and compulsive behavior.

— Lauren Ball, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Las Vegas, NV
 

Recurrent thoughts and mental images can cause significant anxiety, leading you to engage in an endless cycle of behaviors that reduce your distress temporarily. I can support you in breaking free from this cycle and gaining back control in your life. I utilize exposure and response prevention (ERP), in which you will gradually confront fears in a supportive and encouraging setting.

— Annie Lynch, Post-Doctoral Fellow in Warrington, PA

OCD is treatable and it is our goal to get OCD into full remission. We specialize exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women, and treat all subtypes of OCD. 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. Dr. Fine will be a speaker at the 2022 International OCD Foundation conference.

— North Shore OCD Women's Treatment Center, Ltd. Kathi Fine Abitbol, PhD, Clinical Psychologist in Deerfield, IL
 

I have a professional passion for treating all things anxiety & OCD. I take pride in continuing to build my competence, gain more understanding, and become more efficient when treating mild to severe anxiety-related issues. I've learned a combination of evidenced-based treatments for anxiety & OCD, including CBT, ERP, DBT, ACT, and SPACE. I treat all forms of OCD, including contamination OCD, scrupulosity OCD, "just right" OCD, harm-related OCD, sexual-related OCD, and intrusive thoughts.

— Alex Littleton, Clinical Psychologist in Englewood, CO

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 collaborating with you to treat your OCD. You will likely be working on constructing a hierarchy of feared events so we can develop exposure activities to help you overcome your anxiety.

— Tera Lensegrav-Benson, Psychologist in , UT
 

I have extensive training in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. To be transparent, circumstances in my personal life have shaped my interest in and empathy for those who experience this debilitating condition. OCD is a widely misunderstood experience, and I am here to help you understand the specifics of your OCD and how to break the problematic cycles that keep you feeling stuck.

— Kristen Suleman, Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston, TX

I have a passion for supporting people diagnosed with OCD. What can be a debilitating and hopeless situation can be met with a strong tool in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP.) This is an evidence based, exposure therapy, that has been found to be extremely efficacious in extinguishing rituals but reducing anxiety as well. If you are interested in taking control of your OCD, I am interested in meeting you!

— Morgan Flagg, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in South Burlington, VT
 

Clinical interest and experience helping clients diagnosed or dealing with OCD traits help relieve intensity of thought patterns, and/or compulsive behaviors. I've received ongoing trainings on topics of OCD.

— Stephanie Manning, Psychologist in New York, NY