FINDING RELIEF FROM OCD: THERAPY FOR OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
Break free from the exhausting cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. I provide evidence-based, compassionate therapy to help you regain clarity, confidence, and a sense of control over your life.
Living with Anxiety & Depression
OCD can feel like your mind is working against you. You may experience unwanted, intrusive thoughts that feel disturbing, irrational, or completely out of alignment with who you are. These thoughts can trigger intense anxiety, doubt, or guilt—followed by urges to perform mental or physical rituals to find relief.
You might spend hours checking, cleaning, seeking reassurance, replaying conversations, or trying to “prove” that something bad won’t happen. Even when you recognize the thoughts as unreasonable, resisting compulsions can feel unbearable, as though something terrible will occur if you don’t comply.
OCD often remains invisible to others. You may appear calm or high-functioning while privately feeling trapped in constant mental noise and self-doubt. Relationships, work, and daily routines can quietly shrink as avoidance and rituals take up more space.
OCD is not a character flaw, lack of faith, or failure of self-control. It is a treatable mental health condition. With specialized, evidence-based care, you can learn to respond differently to intrusive thoughts and reclaim freedom in your life.
Why Choose Me As Your Therapist
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with OCD and anxiety-related disorders. My approach is grounded in evidence-based treatment, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), while remaining collaborative, compassionate, and respectful of your values.
Working with me, you can expect:
A clear understanding of OCD without judgment or shame
Evidence-based treatment focused on lasting symptom relief
Practical tools for tolerating uncertainty and anxiety
A structured yet supportive therapeutic process
Care that respects your pace while encouraging meaningful progress
About Me
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work, licensed in both California and South Carolina. I work from an evidence-based framework that recognizes OCD as a neurological and behavioral condition—not a reflection of who you are.
I understand how distressing and confusing OCD can be, especially when intrusive thoughts attack what matters most to you. My role is to help you develop a new relationship with your thoughts, reduce compulsive behaviors, and build confidence in your ability to tolerate uncertainty and discomfort.
The Therapy Journey
- Initial ConsultationWe’ll discuss your symptoms, concerns, and goals, while clarifying how OCD is operating in your life and what effective treatment looks like.
- Comprehensive AssessmentTogether, we’ll identify obsession-compulsion patterns, triggers, and avoidance behaviors, creating a clear roadmap for treatment.
- Psychoeducation & Skill BuildingYou’ll learn how OCD works and why certain strategies—like reassurance-seeking—keep it going, while developing tools to respond differently.
- Exposure & Response PreventionWe’ll gradually and collaboratively practice facing feared thoughts or situations while resisting compulsions, helping anxiety decrease naturally over time.
- Generalization & Confidence BuildingAs symptoms improve, we’ll apply skills across real-life situations, strengthening independence and self-trust.
- Sustained RecoveryYou’ll develop a long-term plan for managing OCD symptoms, navigating setbacks with confidence, and maintaining progress beyond therapy.