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OCD Therapy

You have used iron will to resist those behaviors that take up so much of your energy and time. OCD is a like a monster in your head: it takes over your ability to live your best life by commanding you to give in. 

If the loop feels neverending, it is time to stand up to OCD and show it who’s boss. You can learn to give up the struggle with your thoughts and behaviors and make peace with your thoughts.

OCD is made up of obsessions, which are persistent, intrusive thoughts, and compulsions, which are repeated, ritualistic behaviors. 


You have tried and failed to get rid of the intrusive thoughts.

  • constant worry about germs and contamination
  • health anxiety 
  • religious or moral obsessions
  • perfectionism
  • intense fears of harming others 
  • preoccupations with being exacting

Common OCD obsessions:

  • hand washing
  • cleaning
  • checking
  • counting
  • mental reviewing/mental checking
  • avoidance of certain situations for fear of losing control
  • excessive reassurance seeking
  • googling health symptoms 

Common OCD compulsions:

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD

Let’s beat the beast that lives in your head, one exposure at a time.

ERP is the gold standard treatment for OCD. It has been rigorously tested and shown to be highly effective in reducing symptoms of OCD. It involves systematically facing fears without engaging in compulsive behavior. The compulsive behavior in OCD functions to temporarily soothe distressing emotions, such as anxiety and disgust.

However, the relief from compulsions is short-lived. Furthermore, the compulsions reinforce the distressing emotions long-term. ERP teaches you that you can handle difficult emotions, and that the difficult emotions will naturally subside if you give it enough time. 

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You can learn to live with more freedom, flexibility, and trust in yourself.

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