Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic anxiety-related condition characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety or prevent a dreaded event. These obsessions and compulsions can be incredibly distressing and time-consuming, significantly interfering with daily life, relationships, and work. It's important to understand that OCD is not about being "a little bit OCD" or having a preference for tidiness; it's a serious mental health condition requiring specialized treatment.
At Healing Words Therapy, we offer evidence-based therapy specifically designed to help individuals manage and reduce the impact of OCD. The gold standard for OCD treatment is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a type of CBT. Our therapists will guide you through this process, gradually exposing you to feared thoughts or situations while helping you resist engaging in compulsive behaviors. This process teaches you that the anxiety will eventually subside without the need for compulsions. We also integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you relate differently to intrusive thoughts, and offer supportive strategies to build coping skills and improve overall well-being. Our goal is to empower you to break free from the cycle of obsessions and compulsions, allowing you to live a life driven by your values, not your fears.
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