Not Your Usual New Year’s Resolutions – How Instagram helped me make better goals As I was recently doom scrolling on Instagram (it’s okay, we counselors do it too!), I cameacross a post in which the creator instructs you to write a list of 20 things you want toaccomplish in the new year. Me, currently […]
Importance of Professional OCD Treatment; Get OCD Help
People need treatment for OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) because it is a chronic mental health condition characterized by intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive, ritualistic behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). While everyone experiences occasional intrusive thoughts or engages in repetitive behaviors, individuals with OCD are unable to control these thoughts and behaviors, leading to significant distress […]
Unraveling the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Spectrum: Understanding Overlapping Symptoms
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Spectrum, we shed light on the intricate web of overlapping symptoms that shape the lives of those affected by OCD and other related disorders
When Exposures Feel Too Scary as told by an OCD Therapist
As an OCD therapist, I meet clients all the time that believe their fears are bigger than themselves. When you finally understand what the intrusive obsessions and compulsion cycles are, you start to understand the need to challenge the thoughts and images.
Addressing Teen OCD and Anxiety During the Holidays: Why You Should Act Now
So you’ve come to realize that your teen is struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and/or Generalized Anxiety Disorder just in time for the holidays. While the winter holidays can be a wonderful time filled with cherished traditions and glad tidings, they can also be full of uniquely stressful challenges such as fulfilling annual obligations or […]