ANXIETY SPECIALISTS BLOG
BlogCovering a range of topics from anxiety and OCD in children, teens, and adults.
When ERP Doesn’t Work and What To Know If OCD Treatment Feels Stuck
If ERP Didn’t Work for You, You’re Not the Problem What should you do when ERP didn't work for you? If you’ve done ERP and still feel like OCD is controlling your life, it’s not because you weren’t trying hard enough. That’s one of the things I often hear from clients...
What’s the best therapy for OCD? And how can it go wrong?
If you’re thinking about getting help for OCD, you're probably searching for the best therapy for OCD. Maybe you've already tried some things that didn’t quite work and you’re wondering what kind of therapy actually helps. Or whether it’s going to make things better...
The Real Reason Reassurance Seeking OCD Keeps You Stuck
Reassurance seeking OCD is one of the most common patterns I see. You probably already know what I’m going to say but it doesn’t stop the urge. Maybe you made a small mistake at work and now you can’t stop replaying it. You ask your partner, “Do you think I messed...
ICBT vs ERP for OCD: A Clear Breakdown of Two OCD Therapy Options
If you're trying to figure out the best way to treat OCD, you’ve probably come across ICBT vs ERP for OCD and wondered how they compare. ERP has been around longer and is backed by more research. ICBT is newer but gaining attention, especially among people who haven’t...
The #1 Mistake You’re Making in Your OCD Treatment and How Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help
In this post I’m going to share what I consider the #1 mistake you’re probably making with your OCD and how Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) can help. If you’re living with OCD, you know how exhausting it can be to constantly question whether...
“ERP Didn’t Work for Me” — Here’s What Finally Helped
Sasha* had spent months doing ERP — Exposure and Response Prevention — the gold standard for treating OCD. She put in the work. She followed the plan, sat with her anxiety, and really committed to the process. No matter how much she resisted her compulsions, something...