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.
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
— Tera Lensegrav-Benson, Psychologist in , UTI treat OCD using a blend of Internal Family Systems and Exposure and Response Prevention. Both are evidence based treatments.
— Robyn Sonnier, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lafayette, LAExperience working with clients with OCD. I use tools from ACT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), completed an intensive ERP training, and have read books from experts in the field such as Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona.
— Mat Barbosa, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Swansea, MAUsing techniques such as exposure and response prevention, I will help you face your fears and conquer OCD once and for all. Don't let it creep in further into your day-to-day life. I am trained in evidence-based protocols to help you escape the prison that is OCD. While many in society see "being OCD" as a joke or a personality trait, it is actually a crippling and debilitating issue that likely developed to protect you. Let's get it under control together.
— Cornelia Seiffert, Clinical Social Worker in Pasadena, CAOCD is one of the most complex and, at times, debilitating disorders. In the community, it is often called "complex" anxiety and normally involves intrusive thoughts that are overwhelming accompanied by safety checking. There are many subtypes of OCD recognized by the community such as Harm OCD, Religious OCD, Contamination OCD, among others. Research has shown that the most effective approach to OCD is Exposure-Response Prevention, aimed at reconsolidating memories around fears.
— Dakota Fidram, Associate Professional Counselor in Atlanta, GAI 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, CAI individualize treatment using several frameworks. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients to stay connected with their reasons for treating their OCD and to gain skills in managing discomfort. Exposure therapy (ERP) provides a technical framework for when and how to practice tolerating discomfort. Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), a fairly new treatment, addresses some of the faulty beliefs that underly the disorder and does not involve exposure.
— Rachel LaFleur, Psychologist in Baltimore, MDI have expertise in treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP is considered the goal standard of care for OCD and many clients typically have minimal remaining symptoms once they have completed treatment. While ERP is not easy to do, it provides long term tools and stability. OCD can be debilitating, isolating and exhausting. I am here to provide a compassionate and empowering environment as we work towards your goals.
— Angelica Onofrio, Clinical Social Worker in Denver, COOCD is one of my favorites to treat as it was debilitating for me and now I have a quiet mind. I have helped 100s overcome this disorder and if you have panic attakcs lets get rid of them. Both are very treatable using exposure and response therapy, CBT, EMDR, Clinical hypnosis and others as well. We will use whatever helps you as every pt is different.
— Adam Pearson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in MARION, ILI am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, which is the gold standard for treating OCD. Additionally I have expertise in prescribing for OCD. Most patients do best with a combination of therapy and medications.
— Kristofer Joondeph-Breidbart, Psychiatrist in Somerville, MAOCD 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, ILOCD 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.
— North Shore OCD Women's Treatment Center, Ltd. Kathi Fine Abitbol, PhD, Clinical Psychologist in Deerfield, ILOCD is a very niche issue to treat and I specialize in this area. Finding a therapist or even other people who understand what living with OCD is like can be difficult. I use a variety of approaches when treating OCD and OC-Spectrum that are very effective! Life can get so much better and you’re not alone!
— Sarah Weber, Mental Health Counselor in Spokane, WAOCD 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, ILIn 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 , UTI 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.
— Matt Kirby, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Asheville, NCThe majority of my clients come to me to work on OCD concerns. I utilize exposure and response prevention (ERP), as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and strategies to increase self-compassion. Many of my clients struggle with harm, sexual, religious, or relationship obsessions. However, I work with clients with any OCD symptoms.
— Keri Brown, Clinical Psychologist in Black Earth, WI