OCD may have done a number on your self-esteem and self-worth. One of the best things I can do as a therapist is to help you tap into your strengths. You may be dealing with intrusive thoughts, but you have the internal strength to recover. You can approach things in a different way and have a better tomorrow. Outside of work, I'm a geek. I help run a zombie live-action role-playing game in the woods of Wisconsin. It's part of a national game. It's a lot of spooky fun and really reduces stress.
Read moreI’ve been a mental health therapist and an addiction counselor for over 10 years, treating OCD as both the main symptom and as an underlying symptom of such issues as anxiety and depression. I have worked in a variety of environments, including inpatient and outpatient chemical dependency units. Additionally, I currently work in private practice as a mental health therapist seeing both individuals and families. I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to provide OCD treatment through live video sessions. ERP is incredibly effective in treating OCD, so I hope you will take the courageous step to get all of the benefits of this helpful therapy.
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