OCD Treatment & EXPOSURE Therapy
Are You EXPERIENCING...
Constant unwanted thoughts that can be disturbing or distressing?
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The need to engage in repetitive actions or rituals to alleviate anxiety or prevent a feared event?
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A significant amount of time on compulsive behaviors?
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Heightened anxiety when unable to perform compulsions or rituals?
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What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where you have unwanted thoughts that make you feel anxious (obsessions) and, to cope, you do repetitive behaviors or rituals (compulsions). It's like having a nagging worry in your mind, and you do certain things over and over to try to make that worry go away. These thoughts and actions can take up a lot of time and make daily life challenging. Getting help from a professional can give you strategies to manage and reduce these thoughts and behaviors.
How I HELP
Inference-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy: In this form of therapy we work collaboratively to identify and challenge the distorted thoughts that contribute to OCD symptoms. This method aims to reshape your thinking patterns and create a more realistic and balanced perspective, fostering a healthier relationship with intrusive thoughts.
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): This treatment involves gradually facing feared situations or thoughts while refraining from engaging in compulsive rituals. As your therapist, I guide you through this process, helping you build resilience against the anxiety associated with obsessions. By confronting these fears in a controlled and supportive environment, we work together to break the cycle of compulsive behaviors, empowering you to regain control over your life.
THERAPY Can HELP YOU To...
Identify and challenge the thoughts that drive the need for compulsions
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Learn practical coping skills to manage the distress associated with obsessions
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Replace compulsive behaviors with healthier alternatives, breaking the cycle of your dependence on rituals
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Reduce the perceived threat of intrusive thoughts, decreasing your anxiety
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Minimize the time spent on compulsions