OCD therapists in Venice, Florida FL
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OCD
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D., LLC.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Why is it that we get stuck doing things that don't help us all for the sake of trying to feel calm and in control. That is the paradox of OCD.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Venice, FL 34292
Online in Venice, Florida
OCD
Emily Stevens Brown
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, LPC-MHSP, MCAP
OCD affects individuals of all ages and often is missed by providers. Over the years I have worked with clients who are misdiagnosed as ADHD and anxiety when their primary issue was OCD. OCD can start as young as a toddler and also increase for some people when they get older. PANDAS is when OCD is caused from an illness. Assessing an identifying those symptoms are essential for successful treatment.
29 Years Experience
Online in Venice, Florida
OCD
Regina Lazarovich
Psychologist, PhD
Does this sound familiar?
You try to make sure that things go well, whether it is keeping yourself and others safe, making the best possible decisions, or being an ethical and moral person. You go to great lengths to avoid negative consequences. You are thorough and detail oriented and may have accomplished a great deal because of these traits.
However, you pay a steep price in the form of recurring unwanted thoughts, images, doubts, or impulses that make you feel anxious and ashamed. These thoughts intrude on your awareness and take your attention away from the people you care about and the things you would rather be doing. These are called obsessions and can fall into one or more categories such as fear of being contaminated by germs, chemicals, or dirt; being plagued by doubts and uncertainty; struggling with decision making; feeling very anxious when objects are not symmetrical or organized in a specific way; feeling scared of unlucky numbers, objects or themes; feeling terrified and disgusted by thoughts or images of losing control and harming yourself or someone else; feeling mortified by thoughts of doing something obscene or inappropriate in public; feeling disturbed by unpleasant immoral, sexual or religious thoughts or images; obsessing about health or any topic whatsoever, including obsessing about whether the obsessing will ever stop.
You try to avoid or escape anxiety-provoking situations, objects and thoughts either to reduce the distress related to your obsessions or to prevent something bad from happening. Whenever you cannot avoid or escape, you feel driven to perform certain actions or think special thoughts to reduce your distress. These rituals are called compulsions.
Common types of compulsions include thinking special thoughts in order to counteract negative thoughts; excessive washing and cleaning; checking and re-checking; counting; organizing things in a specific way; following a strict routine; repeating specific words or actions; trying to do things perfectly; and asking for a lot of reassurance from others. Unfortunately, engaging in compulsions only results in temporary relief and perpetuates the OCD cycle over the long-term. Ultimately, OCD ends up diverting your time and energy from the people and things you truly care about.
With Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), I will teach you skills for working with thoughts and behaviors so you can break the OCD cycle.
12 Years Experience
Online in Venice, Florida
OCD
Dr. Sven Schild
Psychologist, PhD, SEP, TCC
My approach to working with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Somatic Experiencing (SE). ACT helps clients accept their intrusive thoughts and urges without judgment, fostering a commitment to value-driven actions rather than compulsive behaviors. EMDR is used to process and resolve traumatic memories that may contribute to the onset or exacerbation of OCD symptoms, promoting cognitive and emotional healing. SE addresses the physiological manifestations of anxiety and stress associated with OCD, helping clients release stored tension and restore a sense of balance. This holistic approach aims to reduce the intensity and frequency of OCD symptoms, enhance emotional regulation, and improve overall well-being.
16 Years Experience
Online in Venice, Florida (Online Only)
OCD
As We Grow Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
OCD can be exhausting and is often difficult to live with. We have many tools to help lesson the rigidity of this disease and bring happiness back.
27 Years Experience
Online in Venice, Florida