OCD

If you have OCD , you have likely heard that Exposure and Response Prevention, or ERP, is the most effective treatment. Many people, however, feel unsure or even intimidated by exposure. It can seem overwhelming or frightening, especially since OCD already makes life stressful. In truth, ERP does not involve forcing yourself into scary situations or instantly removing anxiety. It is a careful, gradual, and cooperative process. This method helps you retrain your brain and redu

Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be exhausting. You may know your fears don’t fully make sense, but they feel so real that it’s hard to ignore them. You try to reason with your thoughts or make them disappear, but they keep coming back.

I work with many clients who are diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). According to the DSM-5, OCD is characterized by obsessions, compulsions, or both. These symptoms are often time-consuming and cause significant distress or impairment. Obsessions are recurrent, intrusive thoughts, urges, or images that feel unwanted and distressing. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed in response to obsessions, often to reduce anxiety or prevent a fe