Treatment

What does it take for someone to start specialized treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Speaking from my lived experience with OCD and the

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex disorder that can become completely debilitating—even life-threatening—when it’s left untreated. The good

Ten years ago, Megan Ocando thought she knew OCD. She was in graduate school, earning her master's degree in mental health and training to be a therapist.

Whether you’ve tried it or not, you probably have some associations with talk therapy. There’s the classic picture that comes to mind: therapist sitting

In the 15 years since I was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I have had the opportunity to receive effective treatment for it, during

If you or someone you love is new to an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) diagnosis, you may feel overwhelmed by navigating your treatment options. I

Tracie Zinman-Ibrahim, LMFT, CST, wasn’t the first in her family to become a therapist—and she wasn’t the first to struggle with obsessive-compulsive

If you’ve looked into help for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you’ve probably seen references to exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy,

I know firsthand how important it is to find treatment for relationship OCD (ROCD). I have struggled with this theme of OCD myself, and it felt like a

One look at Ally Duncan’s miniature sweet treats on Instagram or TikTok—a glass of lemonade smaller than her thumb, a perfectly decorated bite-sized pink

Accurate representations of your experience can be life-changing. That’s especially true for those experiences that are commonly misunderstood or

People often throw around the word “triggered.” But if you’re living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), to be triggered is to experience a

Although all forms of OCD have symptoms in common, the way these symptoms present themselves in daily life differs a lot from person to person. The

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, affects 2% to 3% of the U.S. population—that’s around 4 to 9 million people. If you’re one of them, or think you

“Just sit with it.” How many times have you heard that before, those magical four words? No four words have ever been so much easier said than done. 

As a therapist who regularly works with people who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), there are two words that are often at the forefront of their

As a clinician, I can tell you that everyone experiences obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) differently. But there are two key characteristics of this

As human beings, it’s only natural for us not to want to feel any pain. That’s why one of the things we often focus on when reflecting on any problem

As our collective understanding of mental health has grown, more and more people have begun accessing care for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and

How do you know you need treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Sometimes, people just aren’t sure. There are many potential reasons why