Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, CCBT, CCHT
With obsessive-compulsive disorder, it`s as though the brain gets stuck on a particular thought, urge or behavior.
Obsessions are thoughts, and impulses that occur over and over again and seem to be out of control.
Obsessions are accompanied by a sense that things must be done in a way that is "just so"--perfectionism that becomes problematic.
People with OCD attempt to make their obsessions go away by performing compulsive behaviors.
Compulsions are acts performed over and over again.
The compulsive rituals are performed to obtain relief from the discomfort caused by the obsessive thoughts and impulses.
OCD symptoms can occur in people of all ages.
Normal worries and fears may increase during times of stress.
These symptoms become OCD when they persist, make no sense, seem out of control, and interfere with normal functioning.
Understand your symptoms and learn what to do about them by using cognitive behavioral skills.
The goal is to change your thought patterns to gain a sense of control and well-being.
OCD MANAGEMENT SKILLS PROGRAM -
Learn to:
IDENTIFY obsessive thought patterns,
DEFINE your compulsive behavior patterns,
ACQUIRE skills to manage your OCD,
RESOLVE anxiety, fear, and control issues,
CREATE a healthier and happier you
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LPC-A, Masters Level Intern
Our team of licensed professional counselors at SEVN Therapy Co. works with individuals dealing with OCD and their families. Contact our office to learn more about how our team can help you!
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed., LPC-S, CHN, HWC
OCD is an intense and extreme form of anxiety that often becomes debilitating to normal everyday functioning. Overcoming OCD is possible through retraining the brain to correct the mental tricks and misconceptions, giving you control back over your life.
Pre-Licensed Professional, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Do you feel ruled by certain thoughts, or by compulsive behaviors you can't seem to control? Together we'll work through the root of your obsessions or compulsions, as well as utilize evidence based treatment to find freedom from OCD.
At New Horizon Counseling Center we offer individuals, couples and family counseling in a group practice setting with licensed counselors and social workers. Our trained, caring therapy staff offer a variety of approaches to meet the specific needs of each client in a safe and calm setting.
Psychologist, PsyD, (Samantha Wilson, LPA-I) and (Meghan Springer, LMSW)
OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can significantly interfere with daily life. ARC offers specialized assessments and evidence-based treatments to help individuals manage OCD symptoms, reduce distress, and improve overall functioning.
Individual counseling is offered to individuals in helping them achieve control over actions through an understanding of how thoughts, feelings, and decisions produce actions. We provide a safe environment where one’s private pain can be shared in confidence with a trained therapist to grow in self-awareness and self-esteem while helping a person make decisions, solve problems, and overcome past and present abuses and pains. Sometimes when negative memories prohibit an individual from enjoying a satisfying life, issues in one’s family of origin can be explored to understand the past and seek to establish a new identity.
Feelings like fear, sorrow, anger, rejection, and loneliness can lessen as self-acceptance and coping skills are encouraged and strengthened.
As a psychologist specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), my treatment approach is tailored to address the unique symptoms and challenges experienced by each individual. Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), particularly exposure and response prevention (ERP), I work collaboratively with clients to identify and challenge obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. By gradually exposing individuals to feared stimuli while refraining from engaging in compulsions, we aim to reduce anxiety and disrupt the cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Additionally, I incorporate mindfulness techniques and acceptance-based strategies to help clients develop a more adaptive relationship with uncertainty and discomfort. Psychoeducation plays a crucial role in enhancing understanding of OCD and building skills for long-term management. My goal is to empower individuals to regain control over their lives, reduce OCD symptoms, and improve overall quality of life.