Why ‘Pure O’ is Pure BS
Jessica Otis Jessica Otis

Why ‘Pure O’ is Pure BS

“Pure O” isn’t real. Even when compulsions are invisible, they’re still there hidden in mental rituals like rumination and reassurance seeking. Learn why the “Pure O” label is misleading and how ERP therapy can help you break free from OCD’s grip. Get expert support at The OCD Relief Clinic in Ogden, Utah.

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OCD in Children:  What Every Parent Should Know (and How to Help)
Jessica Otis Jessica Otis

OCD in Children: What Every Parent Should Know (and How to Help)

Wondering if your child might have OCD? Learn how to recognize the signs, understand what’s really going on beneath the surface, and discover how to help your child manage anxiety and compulsions with compassion and evidence-based care from The OCD Relief Clinic in Ogden, Utah.

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What is Unified Protocol? And How it Helps with OCD and Anxiety
Jennifer Jones Jennifer Jones

What is Unified Protocol? And How it Helps with OCD and Anxiety

Unified Protocol (UP) is an evidence-based therapy that helps people with OCD and anxiety build emotional resilience, reduce avoidance, and live more fully. Learn how UP works, the core skills it teaches, and why pairing it with ERP creates powerful results in recovery.

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The Hidden Trap in OCD Recovery: Co-Compulsing Explained
Jessica Otis Jessica Otis

The Hidden Trap in OCD Recovery: Co-Compulsing Explained

Co-compulsing happens when loved ones unintentionally participate in OCD rituals, reinforcing the cycle instead of breaking it. Learn what co-compulsing looks like, why it holds recovery back, and practical steps to set boundaries and truly support your loved one’s healing.

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Are You Ready for Therapy?
Jessica Otis Jessica Otis

Are You Ready for Therapy?

Wondering if you’re ready for therapy? If friends’ support isn’t enough, you’re self-diagnosing from social media, or OCD and anxiety are taking over, it may be time. Learn the signs you’re ready, why evidence-based therapy like ERP matters, and how professional support can help you find lasting relief.

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Stop Beating Yourself Up: How to Break Free from “Double Suffering”
Jessica Otis Jessica Otis

Stop Beating Yourself Up: How to Break Free from “Double Suffering”

Anxiety and OCD are hard enough on their own but many people add a second layer of pain through self-criticism and shame. This “double suffering” keeps clients stuck in recovery. Learn what it is, why it holds you back, and therapist-backed techniques to break free with self-compassion.

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How Hoarding Is Different From OCD (And Why Treatment Can Look Different Too)
Jessica Otis Jessica Otis

How Hoarding Is Different From OCD (And Why Treatment Can Look Different Too)

Hoarding Disorder and OCD are often confused, but they’re not the same. Learn the key differences in symptoms, thought patterns, and treatment approaches and why understanding the distinction matters for recovery. In-home treatment for hoarding is available in Weber County, Davis County, and surrounding counties.

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Managing Anxiety at School: Easy Tips for Kids!
Jennifer Jones Jennifer Jones

Managing Anxiety at School: Easy Tips for Kids!

Help your child manage anxiety at school with simple, kid-friendly tips like deep breathing, positive self-talk, and breaking big tasks into smaller steps. Learn how these easy strategies can build confidence and calm, and find support from our anxiety specialists in Ogden, Utah.

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Why Your Therapist Keeps Bugging You to Eat and Sleep
Jennifer Jones Jennifer Jones

Why Your Therapist Keeps Bugging You to Eat and Sleep

Food and rest aren’t just “extras” in mental health—they’re foundational. Learn why therapists ask about your eating and sleeping habits, and how nourishing your body can make OCD and anxiety treatment more effective, sustainable, and empowering.

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What if I Don’t Want to Stop My Compulsions?
Jessica Otis Jessica Otis

What if I Don’t Want to Stop My Compulsions?

Not everyone with compulsions wants to stop them. Learn why that may signal egosyntonic thoughts, how to tell the difference between OCD and OCPD, and why a trained therapist is key to understanding what’s really going on. Compassionate insight from a therapist who gets it.

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Understanding the Fight or Flight Response in Anxiety
Jessica Otis Jessica Otis

Understanding the Fight or Flight Response in Anxiety

Anxiety activates your nervous system’s survival responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Learn how to recognize your stress response, manage perceived threats, and create healthier coping strategies with help from a trained therapist.

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Escaping Your Own Rules
Jessica Otis Jessica Otis

Escaping Your Own Rules

Do you live by self-imposed rules that feel non-negotiable? These patterns may seem helpful but could be reinforcing anxiety or OCD. Learn how to identify fear-based rules, challenge them, and break free with support from evidence-based treatment.

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How Can You Help Your Friend or Family Member with OCD?
Jennifer Jones Jennifer Jones

How Can You Help Your Friend or Family Member with OCD?

Supporting a loved one with OCD can be confusing. Learn how to help without reinforcing compulsions, set healthy boundaries, and encourage real recovery. Discover tools like ERP and SPACE to provide meaningful support that promotes long-term healing.

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