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.
Considering NOCD Therapy, or thinking about recommending it to a loved one? Read on to learn the essential facts you need to know.
By Stephen Smith
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Until as little as five years ago, it was nearly impossible to access exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD using insurance.
By Peter Davis
Explore how effective SSRIs are in treating OCD and how they complement therapies like exposure and response prevention (ERP).
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Discover how much ERP therapy costs, and why specialized care for OCD is worth it, as well as resources if therapy feels unaffordable.
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
People living with OCD share their best tips for connecting with your child, understanding their struggles, and getting the care they need.
By Hannah Overbeek
Like many people who learn that OCD is chronic, I made a mistake: I thought that having OCD forever meant that I would be tortured by it forever, too.
By Stephen Smith
The answer is no—you don’t need a prior diagnosis to start exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD.
By Stacy Quick, LPC
OCD can seem to steal the most precious parts of life. Yet for those who seek evidence-based treatment, transformation is possible.
By Hannah Overbeek
All of the things that set NOCD Therapy apart from other virtual therapy services can change our Members’ lives.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
It’s natural to want to help family members understand what OCD is, how it affects our kids, and how they can provide the right support.
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Learn more about the popular psychedelic compound, found in magic mushrooms or shrooms, and understand whether it can alleviate symptoms of OCD.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
With extensive training and guidance, we’re making sure that every NOCD Therapist is able to provide life-changing care for their Members.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Find out if essential oils, known for their calming and therapeutic properties, may serve as a way to manage OCD symptoms.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
We're introducing you to three NOCD Therapists who’ve walked alongside hundreds of our members during their OCD recovery journeys.
By Hannah Overbeek
With NOCD Therapy, you have an entire team of world-renowned OCD experts invested in ensuring you get better.
By Hannah Overbeek
When people come to NOCD, we deliver effective, affordable care—and those who are struggling the most achieve the most significant results.
By Stephen Smith
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
When you’re dealing with a complex and widely misunderstood condition like OCD, you deserve—and need—a therapist who’s truly qualified to help you get better.
By Hannah Overbeek
The KnowOCD Gamechangers Directory is a free resource created to help the OCD community find therapists who are qualified to treat OCD.
Several mental health apps are out there, but which ones are legit? Read on to discover the ones that are worth your time.
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Knowing the different types of treatment you can access—and who can provide them—is the first step to getting help.
By Olivia Rockeman
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC