What Progress in OCD Therapy Actually Looks Like (Hint: It’s Not Feeling Better Right Away)
OCD therapy progress doesn’t always mean feeling better, it means learning to live with discomfort and freedom from compulsions. Discover what real progress in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) looks like, why anxiety can increase before it fades, and how true healing often feels harder before it feels easier.
Afraid to Join a Group? Why OCD Group Therapy is Worth it Anyway
Afraid of group therapy? You’re not alone. Learn how OCD group therapy reduces shame, builds connection, and reinforces ERP skills in a supportive environment. Discover why healing together can be one of the most powerful parts of your recovery.
Is “What If” Thinking Ruining Your Day?
Are your “what if” thoughts taking over your day? Learn how this thinking pattern relates to OCD, why your brain craves certainty, and how tools like uncertainty scripts and ERP therapy can help you tolerate the unknown and find peace again.
Contamination OCD: When Trying to Be Healthy Becomes Unhealthy
When healthy habits become fear-driven, contamination OCD may be to blame. Learn how to tell the difference between cleanliness and compulsion, why ERP treatment doesn’t mean “never wash again,” and how specialized therapy helps you find balance and freedom from obsessive fears.
“I’m Afraid to Tell My Therapist What I’m Thinking”: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and Mandated Reporting
Worried your intrusive thoughts might get you reported? You’re not alone. Learn the truth about mandated reporting laws, the difference between ego-dystonic and dangerous thoughts, and why it’s safe, and vital, to talk openly with an OCD specialist who understands intrusive thoughts.
When the World Feels Too Loud: Social Media & Global Tension are Fueling Anxiety and OCD
The world is loud and your brain wasn’t built for constant breaking news, political conflict, and social media noise. Learn how global tension and endless scrolling can fuel anxiety and OCD, why your nervous system feels hijacked, and what steps can help you take back control.
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.
Why Therapy Didn’t Help Your OCD (And Why That Wasn't Your Fault)
If you’ve spent years in therapy for OCD and still feel stuck, it’s not your fault. Many well-meaning therapists use the wrong approach, unintentionally reinforcing the OCD cycle. This post explains why talk therapy often fails OCD and what actually works.
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.