Stacey Conroy (She/Her)

CBT is your friendly guide, helping you identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. It's a practical toolbox – not about ignoring challenges but equipping you with skills to navigate them. So, you rethink negative thoughts, take small steps to change behavior, and gradually build a more positive mental script. It's like renovating the house of your mind, one thought and action at a time.

In a nutshell, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) is your savvy coach, guiding you through facing fears and ditching those automatic responses that are impacting your life and seeking therapy. It's a teamwork approach, usually led by a therapist skilled in the art of conquering OCD. So, you expose yourself to the fear, resist the compulsion, and gradually break free from the clutches of OCD. It's like untangling a tricky knot – challenging but entirely doable.

ACT is like your life coach, guiding you to be present, accept your thoughts, and commit to actions that align with your values. It's not about erasing difficult thoughts but changing your relationship with them. So, you accept what's there, commit to what matters, and navigate life's twists and turns with resilience. It's like having a mental GPS – directing you toward a fulfilling life while acknowledging the bumps along the way.

Anxiety is like an overactive alarm system, triggering worry and physical sensations even in non-threatening situations. Therapy, such as CBT, acts as a guide. It challenges persistent worries, teaching the brain to assess their validity. Mindfulness techniques help stay present during anxiety. Gradual exposure to feared situations proves your ability to win. Therapy becomes a co-pilot, not erasing anxiety but providing tools to manage it. It's like turning down the volume on the alarm system.

OCD is a mental puzzle with obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (rituals) creating a constant loop. Whether it's germ fears or a need for symmetry, OCD's like a persistent playlist on blast. Compulsions, like excessive hand washing or rearranging, offer temporary relief but don't fix the core issue. Understanding OCD is acknowledging unwelcome thoughts (obsessions) and the quirky habits (compulsions). Therapy helps unravel this puzzle, providing tools to respond in healthier ways.