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Empirically Supported Strategies to Manage OCD

Research shows that it takes around 17 years from the time that symptoms appear to receiving proper treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The gold standard treatment for OCD is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

We Treat a Wide Range of OCD Presentations

The Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center offers effective therapy to address the several variants of OCD manifestations and co-occurring problems, though this list is not exhaustive.

Contamination OCD

Concern with contaminating self, others, or contracting and spreading a disease

Religious OCD, Scrupulosity, or Moral OCD

Excessive concern with religious principles, right/wrong, morality, and what the thoughts mean about you

Harm OCD

Concern with harming self or others, even though you're scared of these thoughts and don't want to act on them

Responsibility OCD

Thinking that you are responsible for others in a far-fetched way

"Pure O" OCD

Covert compulsions occurring in the mind and not visible to others

False Memory (Real Event) OCD

Doubts and rumination about a past event

Relationship OCD

Doubts about relationships that don't make sense to you and grounded on little evidence

Perfectionistic or "Just Right" OCD

Arranging items so that they're perfectly aligned or feel "right"

Sexual Orientation and Gender OCD

Doubts about sexual orientation or gender identity even though this is uncharacteristic of you

Sensorimotor OCD

Distressing fixation on physical sensations or automatic bodily functions (e.g., swallowing, blinking)

A Personalized OCD Treatment Plan

With the proper treatment, OCD can be well-managed. This is accomplished by a carefully crafted treatment plan to meet the challenges of each individual. After a thorough assessment of your symptoms, triggers, and compulsions, we collaborate closely to develop an exposure list informed by your values and important life goals. Treatment is centered on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), or a gradual approach towards fears and refraining from engaging in compulsions.

Accessible from the convenience of home, an online OCD treatment format provides flexibility without compromising the effectiveness of research-based interventions. In fact, there are unique benefits of doing ERP in your home setting, or by "meeting" somewhere public to do exposures through video, such that we can more directly target fears than we would have been able to in an office setting. Where an individual's circumstance may indicate that the telehealth format is not appropriate, we provide recommendations for alternatives for an in-person format.

Specialized OCD treatment

I offer specialized treatment catered to your individual needs. Whatever your particular problem may be, I professionally employ scientifically supported strategies throughout treatment for lasting change.

Individuals may be interested in accelerating progress through the intensive treatment option, which provides an environment for more concentrated, rapid improvement. Sessions can be scheduled at up to a 5-day intensive treatment frequency for one to three sessions back-to-back, for a finite period of time. Learn more about the accelerated treatment option here.

NEW: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

If your child is struggling with anxiety or OCD and your efforts to help have not been working (or have made it worse), SPACE may be an effective treatment method for you. This is a parent-led treatment that involves making changes in areas that parents have control over while increasing the child's skills and abilities to manage uncomfortable situations and feelings - all without controlling the child. It is centered upon parents supporting their child by reducing accommodations, expressing validation of how difficult a situation may be, and conveying confidence in their ability to manage those feelings. Over time, this increases a child's ability to face uncomfortable situations.

OCD treatment excellence in Florida and beyond

The Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center strives towards excellence in Florida and beyond. Whether you are seeking specialized care for a loved one or needing support for your OCD, I am dedicated to walking you through your unique treatment needs. I help you achieve your goals with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to your well-being.