OCD Therapy
Breaking Free From the Cycle of OCD
OCD is more than just wanting things organized or clean. It's a debilitating cycle of intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that can consume hours of your day and drain your peace of mind.
If you've been stuck in this exhausting loop—feeling controlled by your thoughts and unable to "just stop"—I want you to know there is a way forward.
I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD. ERP is an evidence-based therapy that has been proven through extensive research to reduce OCD symptoms, helping you break free from the patterns that feel impossible to escape.
How OCD Shows Up
OCD can take many different forms. Here are some of the most common themes I work with:
Contamination fears
Excessive handwashing, cleaning, or avoiding places for fear of germs
Intrusive harm thoughts
Unwanted, scary thoughts of hurting yourself or others, often leading to checking behaviors or avoidance
"Just right" compulsions
Needing things to feel perfectly even, ordered, or balanced, and feeling distressed until they are
Religious or moral scrupulosity
Overwhelming fears of being sinful, impure, or "bad," leading to excessive praying, confessing, or reassurance-seeking
Relationship OCD (ROCD)
Constant doubts about whether your relationship is "right" or whether you truly love your partner
Sexual or taboo intrusive thoughts
Disturbing, unwanted images or urges that go against your values, causing shame or avoidance
Somatic obsessions
Becoming overly focused on normal body functions like blinking, swallowing, or breathing
Existential OCD
Spiraling questions about life, death, or reality that feel impossible to stop thinking about
Hoarding
Extreme anxiety and difficulty with throwing things away, leading to excessive clutter that overwhelms living spaces and causes significant distress.
Why ERP Works
ERP is the most effective treatment for OCD because it directly targets the cycle that keeps you stuck.
How I Work With You
Collaborative
We go at a pace that feels safe but challenging
Compassionate
You'll never be judged for your thoughts or fears
Practical
Skills and strategies are tailored to your real-world situations
Healing Is Possible
OCD may feel overwhelming, but it doesn't define who you are.
With the right support, you can break free from fear and reclaim peace of mind.
Related Services
Explore other areas where I can support you
ERP Therapy
Gold-standard exposure and response prevention treatment specifically designed to break the OCD cycle.
Trauma Therapy
Healing from PTSD, childhood trauma, and traumatic experiences that may co-occur with OCD.
Spirituality Counseling
Support for religious OCD (scrupulosity), religious trauma, and faith-related anxiety.