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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Specialized OCD Therapy Can Help Treat the Cause of Your Anxiety

OCD specialists will work with you to treat the root cause of your anxiety via a personalized treatment plan. Read more.

By Jenna Overbaugh, LPC

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Do You Use Avoidance as a Compulsion? The Consequences Can Be More Extreme Than You Think.

Avoidance not only makes OCD fears grow stronger, since it’s a compulsion, but it can also cause a person with OCD to live in isolation.

By Stephen Smith

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Why Our #1 Goal is to Enroll As Many New People with OCD As Possible Into NOCD Therapy

Our goal is to create a world where anyone can access effective OCD treatment, no matter where they live or how much money they make.

By Stephen Smith

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Here’s What to Do When OCD Strikes Unexpectedly

OCD episodes happen - but you can successfully manage them. Here are strategies you can use to handle them, even when you're on your own.

By Stephen Smith

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Why Online ERP Therapy Can Be More Effective Than In-person Therapy

The great news is that in many cases, online therapy for OCD specifically can be equally as, if not more, effective than in-person therapy.

By Julissa Gonzalez

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Instead of Yearning For Your Old Life Back, Live Better Now

What I realized after getting treatment though was that yearning for my “old life” is a major waste of time. Here's why life is better now.

By Stephen Smith

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Mindfulness in the Treatment of OCD

More people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are finding that mindfulness is a helpful component in managing OCD.

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NOCD Therapy is Built to Help People with OCD for Life

NOCD is committed to getting people the right care, at the right time, and in the right setting to treat the whole person, at the best time & pace for you.

By Stephen Smith

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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How is NOCD Different from Standard ERP Therapy?

Here are the 6 ways we’ve created a solution that goes above and beyond the standard, in-person therapy for OCD.

By Stephen Smith

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Stop Ruminating and Start Living

Life is short, and it shouldn’t be spent ruminating. Take the first steps into evidence-based therapy and learn to accept uncertainty.

By Stephen Smith

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Finally: A Therapist Directory Specific to Treating OCD

Announcing the release of the NOCD Therapist Directory - a central and convenient location to find licensed therapists trained in treating OCD with ERP.

By Stephen Smith

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How to Tell if Your Therapist is Making Your OCD Worse

It’s crucial to receive the right treatment for OCD. Watch out for signs that can indicate that your therapist may be making your OCD symptoms worse.

By Stephen Smith

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Five Questions to Find Out if Your Therapist Can Effectively Treat OCD

Here are five questions to ask your prospective therapist, so that you can find the right provider to help you conquer OCD.

By Stephen Smith

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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ERP to Member Advocate: My Journey From OCD to NOCD

The road I took to become a Member Advocate at NOCD was one that I could never foresee. My journey began with a car accident at 17.

By Kerry Osborn

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Here’s How to Handle Your Therapist Not Knowing ERP

ERP is the best treatment for OCD but what if you are working with a therapist who doesn't know how to do it? We'll help you navigate that.

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Is ERP Therapy Best for Harm OCD?

While harm OCD may seem impossible to treat, this isn’t the case. It can be treated just as effectively as any other subtype of OCD.

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Why You Won’t Be Judged About Your OCD in Therapy

One of the biggest fears for people with OCD is that they'll be judged for their intrusive thoughts in therapy. You won't. Here's why.

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How to Overcome Harm OCD: The Most Effective Treatment

Harm OCD is one of the most commonly seen subtypes of OCD. So how do you overcome Harm OCD? We'll explain here.

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OCD and ERP Therapy: What You Should Expect

ERP therapy is the gold standard in OCD treatment. But what should you know about the therapy process? Dr. McGrath breaks it down for you.

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How My Son’s OCD Opened My Eyes to ERP

Janet Singer’s son Dan suffered from OCD so severe that he could not even eat. She worried he'd never again be able to function in society, or even worse, survive. After navigating through a disorienting maze of treatments and programs, Dan made a triumphant recovery.

By Janet Singer

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