Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD

Treatment

Make no mistake: OCD is highly treatable. The key to getting your symptoms under control—so that OCD no longer rules your daily life—is understanding your treatment options and what's scientifically proven to work.

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Why general talk therapy isn’t effective for treating OCD

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

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Exploring Core Fears in OCD Treatment Through Movie Ratings

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

By Sina Tadayon

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Does CBT work for OCD? What experts say

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

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For years, no one listened to my OCD struggle – I’m making sure no one feels the same way

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

By Jessica Migala

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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What Happens In ERP Therapy? Exercises & Examples

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

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What’s the best therapy for Relationship OCD (ROCD)? What experts say

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

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People See Ally Duncan’s Success as a Pastry Chef. They Don’t See Her Debilitating OCD.

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

By Jessica Migala

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts For People With OCD

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

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What does it actually mean for OCD to be “triggered”?

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

By Stacy Quick, LPC

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Common Types of OCD: Subtypes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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. OCD often

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How Long Does OCD Treatment Take?

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

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“Just Sit With It”

“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. 

By Sina Tadayon

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How to deal with guilt and shame from OCD

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

By Stacy Quick, LPC

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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What Happens if You Don’t Get Treated for OCD?

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

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How Therapy Helped Me Gain Back All That OCD Had Tried To Take

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

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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Do something about OCD now. Make today the day for change.

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

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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5 Questions To Ask if You’re Unsure Whether You Need Therapy For OCD

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

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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How to Practice Mindfulness In ERP Therapy for OCD

By now, you may have heard of exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the gold-standard treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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10 Inspiring OCD Journey Moments to Start 2024

Embarking on the journey to conquer obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a deeply personal and, at times, challenging experience. Each person's path to

By Hannah Overbeek

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A Brighter Future of Care: a Q&A with Dr. Gregory Harris, Senior Medical Director for Behavioral Health at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

It’s critical to acknowledge the efforts of those who’ve advocated for the integration of mental health care into primary care settings, a change that’s

By Grant Stoddard

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