Struggling With OCD?

Struggling with OCD?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by a pattern of distressing or intrusive thoughts, images, urges, or impulses that enter your mind against your will and lead you to do repetitive behaviors also known as compulsions. Compulsions are excessive behaviors or rituals that you feel compelled to perform that are intended to alleviate the distress caused by the obsessions. At times, you may try to resist the compulsion, however, your attempts are unsuccessful.

At first, you may not realize that your obsessions and or compulsions are excessive or unreasonable, yet they consume loads of time and interfere with overall functioning. OCD may impact your social, school, or work functioning and can even interfere with personal relationships.

Here are the most common obsessions yet not an exhaustive list:

• Fear of germs or contamination
• Fear of losing items that may be needed one day
• Fear of causing harm to someone else
• Need for order, neatness, symmetry, or perfection.
• Sexual or religious thoughts that society may consider unacceptable

Here are the most common compulsions yet not an exhaustive list:

• Excessive checking such as locks, appliances, and or switches
• Counting, tapping, and or repeating words/phrases
• Handing washing or excessive cleaning
• Ordering or rearranging things to make them “just right.”
• Saving, collecting, and or hoarding
• Seeking excessive reassurance from friends and family

If you feel like the above information may apply to your current experience, it is crucial to work with a professional counselor to end the OCD cycle. I utilize the following modalities to help you feel relief quickly and start conquering life the way you envisioned.

• Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness Practice

I am eager to give you useful and proven tools that will help stop the agony that OCD causes and allow you to feel the freedom and liberation you deserve. I will customize my approach and techniques to best suit your needs and you can quickly apply these tools in times of need to relieve emotional discomfort and distress.
Take the next step and call for your free initial phone consultation and begin your life-changing journey.