Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD

Health and Contamination OCD

Intrusive thoughts associated with germs, sickness, or health issues

Sep 28, 2023

I’m always worried that my condom will break. What can I do?

Grant Stoddard

Grant Stoddard

Sep 18, 2023

I’m afraid of using public transportation. Could therapy help?

Jessica Migala

Jessica Migala

Sep 04, 2023

I’m constantly worried I’ll have a miscarriage. What’s going on?

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Jun 29, 2023

David Beckham on life with OCD: His “tiring” cleaning rituals

Jessica Migala

Jessica Migala

Feb 20, 2023

Fears about infertility—Is it OCD?

Melanie Dideriksen,  LPC, CAADC

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Feb 13, 2023

Fears about drug overdose in OCD 

Melanie Dideriksen,  LPC, CAADC

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Jan 30, 2023

Fear of concussions

Aaron Hensley, MSW, LCSW

Aaron Hensley, MSW, LCSW

Jan 30, 2023

Fear of spit or saliva

Melissa Pickett, LPCC

Melissa Pickett, LPCC

Jan 30, 2023

Fear of sunburn

Aaron Hensley, MSW, LCSW

Aaron Hensley, MSW, LCSW

Jan 30, 2023

Fear of boogers or mucus

Aaron Hensley, MSW, LCSW

Aaron Hensley, MSW, LCSW

Jan 13, 2023

A Guide to Fear of HIV / AIDS: What it is and how to find relief 

Clint Ross, LMHC

Clint Ross, LMHC

Jan 06, 2023

Understanding Orthorexia: What it is and How to Treat It

Nicholas R. Farrell, Ph.D

Nicholas R. Farrell, Ph.D

Jan 03, 2023

Fear of poison

Jessica Meyers,  MS, LPC

Jessica Meyers, MS, LPC

Dec 29, 2022

Maladaptive Daydreaming and OCD

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC CAADC

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC CAADC

Dec 01, 2022

Fears about sperm or semen – When are they a mental health issue?

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

Nov 22, 2022

Fear of toilets

Melaine Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Melaine Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Nov 17, 2022

Fears about needles

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

Nov 15, 2022

Fear of aging

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

Nov 11, 2022

Fears about drugs

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

Nov 11, 2022

Fears about urine

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

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