I specialize in exposure therapy with response prevention (ERP) which is an empirically supported treatment for OCD. By utilizing this behavioral treatment, I help clients work through anxiety while reducing compulsive behavior.
Dr. Pongracic’s doctoral research was on the neuropsychology and behavioural economics in individuals with OCD, providing her with a deep understanding of this topic and the therapeutic approaches associated with treatment and support for individuals experiencing OCD and related symptoms.
My psychological evaluations cover a full range of psychological disorders as currently designated by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5-TR, including disorders involving rigid thoughts and patterns such as OCD.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a very debilitating set of symptoms and is something for which I use a therapy called Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP or ERP). This therapy is widely considered to be the most effective treatment for OCD available. I will teach you how to approach situations that create obsessive thinking and emotional distress and how to simultaneously resist acting on urges to engage in your compulsive behavior. The result is the ability to be in these situations with significantly less distress and without overwhelming compulsive urges. People with OCD are typically amazed at what they can achieve through this therapy.