OCD Therapy to Embrace Your Authenticity

Let's let out that exhale together and find release as you work through OCD

Get to know your mind with someone who welcomes every part of it in

The mind is a crazy fascinating (and sometimes painfully overwhelming) place, y'all. Feeling like your thoughts crave order and certain behaviors and rituals shape daily life especially when the chaos of work, relationship, and home responsibilities disrupts the routine can feel like a heavy weight to carry around (and you are probably ready to get rid of).

Feeling that OCD-like mindset kick in can seem like a constant battle of total exhaustion and keeping up appearances when compulsive rituals kick in. Because that's what we "should" do, right? What if we just said f*ck it to all the ways we're expected to show up and gave you a space to let down your guard?

Come be your authentic self where ALL parts are equally loved on in OCD therapy that really gets it, and more importantly gets you.

You're human (okay duh!) but the point is that complexities and intricate thought patterns are what make us unique. You might feel totally at peace, mildly frustrated or at your breaking point with OCD tendencies. You don't need to hate where you're at to want to feel more at ease in your day-to-day routine and get to know why certain barriers have popped up over time.

It's never in our intentions to "fix" anyone, because the truth is there's so much more that makes you who you are. We get curious about OCD with education and skills that mirror how you want to feel. We'll talk about healing modalities for OCD, but that doesn't limit us to explore any other areas on your mind (anxiety, stress, body image, you name it!).

Let's also make some space for anyone feeling a reaction to the term OCD. Believe us, we also have reactions to using labels and yet sometimes that language really helps us feel validated and seen when we work with a therapist who REALLY gets it . All you have to do is come as you are to OCD therapy (if that's the best choice for you), share your story from your own words, and know we've got your back to guide you with a judgment-free voice as you deepen the connection, trust, and compassion for yourself.

We all need that safe space to just be us

So, what is an OCD therapy session like anyway? Here's a glimpse:

Untangling the overwhelm by breaking down thoughts, behaviors, and rituals running the show in your mind
Leaning into tools to quiet the chatter and access inner peace
Understanding what's triggering OCD and the unique ways it shows up in your life
Feeling seen and supported as you shift from control to calm
Getting back to you with the guidance of experienced specialists who can personalize therapy approaches such as ERP and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy)
Creating a plan of skills to tap into when you need to handle symptoms as they arise, so they feel far less disruptive
Understanding what's causing your stress, and the reaction you're having to stressful events with so much compassion and no judgment
Surrounding yourself in the genuine care from your therapist about how you can care for your person and tap into what you're needing to feel nurtured on every level
Exploring what change looks like, from relaxation techniques and mindfulness, to boundaries aligned to known triggers as you move forward knowing you have someone you trust guiding you through anything that may come up

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Curious to Learn More? Here’s the Deep Dive on OCD Therapy at MT

Well, let's start with what OCD is

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) diagnosis and OCD-like symptoms can be all-consuming. Have you ever had the experience where an unwanted thought, feeling, or image lives SO rent free in your mind, that you feel like it will never go away?

This internal experience becomes SO unpleasant that you try everything you can think of to "get rid of it," such as engaging in a certain behavior repetitively, asking your loved ones for reassurance, spending a ton of time checking to make sure you did (or didn't do) something, made your work absolutely perfect, or spent hours and hours "figuring it out" to make it feel better?

Maybe it feels like your strategy did the trick, but only temporarily. You notice that the more and more you experience this cycle, the worse and more intense these feelings become. So, what does OCD feel like? How do you know if a therapist trained to support OCD is the right approach? While you don't need to have all the answers (that's just exhausting), it can also feel good to have some examples.

OCD *may* feel like:

Recurring thoughts that are sometimes upsetting or disruptive
Feelings of anxiety or worry when thoughts stir up
Repetitive behaviors that feel soothing
A desire to control a situation
A difficult time accessing an easy quality of life
A cyclical nature to thoughts that lead to action (whether that action is wanted or unwanted)
A pull towards symmetry and order, arranging, or organizing
Intrusive thoughts about contamination or sickness

And, it could also look a million other ways! We're here to listen closely, make recommendations, and ultimately take your lead on what's feeling most important to tackle.

Getting to the heart of it all, together

Ever wonder where the heck OCD even comes from? This question can live rent free in your mind or maybe you have some thoughts about the answer that feels true to you. It's never the same for everyone, and digging into the root of OCD-like behaviors gives us this beautiful roadmap to finding relief and understanding yourself that much more.

Everything from biology, genetics, and environment can impact OCD. Then you add in big life events, transitions, stress, and trauma that can trigger symptoms. It's ok if this makes all the sense and still feels SO damn frustrating at the same time.

We're here to learn about your story and get to the heart of your experience, where all the insight can flow to guide you to empowerment. You never have to carry it all alone.

Getting clear on causes and triggers of stress in modern life

We're not shocking anyone by pointing out how insane this world can feel with new stressors popping up through notifications, apps, and texts all day long. That adds to things like work stress, financial worry, relationship challenges, external pressures, and an "always on" lifestyle. Additionally, we know the unique identities we hold can bring additional, often unseen and unacknowledged stressors within the systems we inhabit.

Most people endure some level of stress, but your reaction to stressors and what feels the most triggering differs and that's the beauty of looking deeper at your unique experience to find new ways to balance it all.

Nerding out a little on OCD therapy approaches

Leading with what can support you the most is number one for us, but of course we love grounding in research. It's our life mission to show up in the way you need us, which brings us to exciting trainings and hearing new perspectives all the time. Because let's get real, no one wants the same old stale approach that you can get anywhere. This is all about holding you up and never saying no to ways we can go above and beyond. The method of treatment that works for you may be different from someone else. That's why the first step is to reach out about ocd treatment options and find the right therapist or support system that will have a positive impact on your level of care.

Curious about the technical stuff on OCD therapy? Here are some of the approaches we use:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP therapy)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

While these are a few approaches that can be super effective for OCD, know that we also make space for anything else that shows up and feels supportive to your journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions: OCD Therapy

- We know how crazy it can get searching for therapy options online. Search results may show you a ton of mental health professionals, but how do you choose? What do you look for? While we can't answer these questions for you, know this feeling is seen and we're here to help in any way we can.
- Whether you choose to explore our team of therapists and psychologists or go another direction, our focus is on making sure you find your warm place to land and show up exactly as you are on this path to feeling peace. When you're getting curious about bringing someone into your corner, feel empowered to lead with your intuition and check in with how you feel after reading about or talking to a potential supporter.
- Bringing people into your world to hold you up is just like any other important relationship, where mutual respect, communication, and that big exhale can happen because you can come as you are knowing that's the only expectation.
- If it would feel helpful to get on the phone, our admin team is so happy to guide you to the best fit within or outside of Modern Therapy.
- Great question! It can be confusing, right? Remembering we're allergic to labels (because understanding people in context matters way more to us), OCD is related to anxiety but technically not the same experience for many people. Think of OCD as the consistent cycle of unwanted thoughts or internal experiences that often lead to a or desire to reduce those feelings of discomfort. That can for sure lead to anxiety over time, but there's some really cool research helping us tailor care specifically for OCD.
- At the same time, we're looking at you as a whole person and if OCD and anxiety are both key players in your current story, we're here for it-meaning we are ready to support you and can lean into approaches that support you all around. No need to put yourself in a box with us!
- Part of caring for your whole person is ensuring we have a network readily available to you for anything you may need. Whether you need a specific health professional, a support group, treatment programs, another therapist's office, or resources for family members, we'll will work hand-in-hand with you to make the strongest recommendations and ensure you're not left alone in your experience of exploring a more robust treatment plan. Consulting with a professional about things like possible side effects can help you feel prepared and informed.
- We understand that conversations about various types of medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), anxiety medication, or anything related to drug administration will come up from time to time. We are always here to talk about these things with loving guidance and zero judgment if that's the right approach for you.
- If your curiosity is jumping up and down to keep learning about the specifics of OCD symptoms, here are a few ways that OCD can show up? (technical terms that you can totally discard), present themselves for some people:
  - Contamination fear (that constant worry about things being dirty, messy, or germs)
  - Intrusive or at times obsessive thoughts (Those unwanted thoughts that we want to get rid of and may cause distress to think about)
  - Perfectionism (The overwhelming desire to get things right, orderly, accurate, the same, and sometimes symmetrical)
  - Doubts (The constant questioning of people and actions like if you’ve locked the door, forgot something, or someone has bad intentions)
  - Checking rituals (The pull to keep checking doors, appliances, or locks to make sure they’re secure)
  - Counting or repeating actions (The needing to count or perform tasks a specific number of times for things to feel safe)
  - Mental rituals (The inner voice that repeats words, phrases, or prayers to prevent bad things from happening)
- *If you're ever experiencing suicidal thoughts or unpleasant side effects with a more severe OCD experience, please immediately call the 988 crisis hotline.
- Contamination fear (that constant worry about things being dirty, messy, or germs)
- Intrusive or at times obsessive thoughts (Those unwanted thoughts that we want to get rid of and may cause distress to think about)
- Perfectionism (The overwhelming desire to get things right, orderly, accurate, the same, and sometimes symmetrical)
- Doubts (The constant questioning of people and actions like if you’ve locked the door, forgot something, or someone has bad intentions)
- Checking rituals (The pull to keep checking doors, appliances, or locks to make sure they’re secure)
- Counting or repeating actions (The needing to count or perform tasks a specific number of times for things to feel safe)
- Mental rituals (The inner voice that repeats words, phrases, or prayers to prevent bad things from happening)

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