There are many reasons why we find ourselves fixated on or frustrated by certain things. They are most often associated with some of our irrational beliefs and fears. When these obsessions or compulsions begin to eat away at relationships or our ability to live fully, that's a good indicator that there might be some important work to do. Let's explore this together.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MCAP, QS
I use a range of modalities to treat all OCD subtypes including Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Are you "stuck" in your mind and believe that it constricts your life ? If so, I understand your suffering. I'll help you to "get out of your mind" by teaching simple skills that are effective and help your live life on your terms using your values as a compass.
I specialize in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). My focus is on helping you identify and challenge intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, providing practical strategies to manage and reduce symptoms. I work collaboratively with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fosters recovery, improves daily functioning, and supports your overall well-being.
Obsession. Compulsion. Addiction. These are first cousins, thoughts and actions that seem to happen all on their own volition. In my work, there is always something good about these 3 amigos - or they would not be here in your life. The work is to discover what that is, and like in the serentiy prayer: Deal with what you can change, accept what you can't , and know the difference. Sometimes it means changing a belief, sometimes a field or environmental condition... sometimes taking care of some emotions hiding in dark places.
EK Mental Health Counseling specializes in treating all subtypes of OCD including pure O type. We are trained to assess for OCD and provide the most current evidence based psychotherapy practices. These include ERP, ACT and mindfulness.