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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder in which people are caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Not carrying out the obsessive ritual, or even thinking about not doing it causes the person a great amount of anxiety. People experiencing OCD are silently living in distress.

You may be experiencing intrusive thoughts but are unsure if you have OCD because you are not engaging in observable rituals such as checking doors and locks. This is a form of OCD often referred to as “Pure O”. The truth is, Pure O is OCD and I can show you how to break the patterns and get it under control.

It is not uncommon for people with OCD have another co occurring disorder.  People with OCD may also experience depression, panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), eating disorders, hair pulling, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) Codependency and features of perfectionism. Sometimes a client will seek me out to help with a completely separate issue before we uncover how OCD is contributing to the problem. Personally, 

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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Because it takes several years for someone to be diagnosed or to seek help for OCD, you my have gotten really good at hiding your rituals from others or it has only recently started to affect your life or relationships.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][ultimate_spacer height=”5″][vc_single_image image=”306″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text]I truly enjoy working with my OCD clients and I am constantly educating myself on the best ways to help. My clients find it refreshing to meet with someone who they can talk to about things they fear others will think are “crazy.” No matter what OCD is making you struggle with, there is help available. None of your thoughts or actions are crazy to me…I promise.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”How is OCD treated?” main_heading_color=”#e23b91″ main_heading_font_size=”desktop:28px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”3″][vc_separator color=”black” style=”shadow” border_width=”2″ el_width=”30″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][ultimate_spacer height=”10″][vc_column_text]

While there is no “cure” for OCD, it can be treated with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), both of which I use in my practice to get real results.

CBT helps you understand how your distorted thoughts affect your feelings and behaviors. It can help you understand why you do the things you do.

ERP exposes you to your fear, through an in vivo experience or a gradual, controlled exposure. ERP isn’t always comfortable, but a large part of OCD is feeling stuck in a feedback loop of fear, ERP helps you learn how to break that cycle.

You really can live a great life with OCD once you learn how to have control over your symptoms!

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  • Violence 
  • Harming a loved one
  • Sex
  • Committing a sexual act that is illegal or immoral
  • Questioning your own sexuality
  • Religion
  • The meaning of life or your existence
  • Your RelationshipsGerms, dirt, contamination & infections
  • Germs, dirt, contamination or infection

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  • Perfectionism 
  • Washing hands excessively
  • Repeatedly checking appliances or locks
  • Repeating a task over and over until it feels  “just right”
  • Intrusive thoughts
  • “What if” thinking
  • Seeking reassurance from self or others
  • Praying compulsively

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  • Taking time away from work, school or loved ones
  • Unable to carry out normal responsibilities
  • Avoiding social interactions
  • Disrupting relationships
  • Feeling depressed
  • Excessive fear or worry

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Call me at 562-317-7807 or email me any time at alyseLMFT@gmail.com to set up a free 15 minute phone consultation to find out if I’m a good fit for you

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“The wound is the place where the light enters you.”

~Rumi

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To learn more about OCD or to get help near you
check out the International OCD Foundation at https://iocdf.org/

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