Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD treatment holds a special place in our hearts, as it is our primary specialty. We understand how distressing it can be to feel trapped by intrusive thoughts and compulsions. Many of our clients ask, "Why can’t I stop these thoughts?" or "I know this doesn’t make sense, so why does it feel so real? Why can’t I stop wanting to compulse?"
Common physical compulsions that follow intrusive thoughts include:
Contamination OCD: Changing clothes after school or work to avoid "spreading germs."
Harm OCD: Hiding knives to avoid intrusive thoughts about harming loved ones.
Hit-and-Run OCD: Driving back on I-35 to make sure you didn’t run someone over
Just Right OCD: Realigning kitchen appliances for several minutes before bedtime to avoid feeling “off”
Relationship OCD: Ruminating every night to make sure your girlfriend is “the one”
Real Event OCD: Mentally reviewing one specific night from college to make sure you didn’t cheat on your significant other even though they’ve already told you they aren’t concerned
Scrupulosity OCD: Repeatedly praying to feel certain you’re close to God
Health OCD: You mentally fixate on how your stomach feels at the beginning of each hour to make sure you don’t feel anything off
Despite your best efforts, you still have those same distressing thoughts mixed with high levels of anxiety, fear, disgust, and/or shame. This isn’t from a lack of motivation or a weak will -- people with OCD are some of the hardest-working people we’ve met. OCD is so debilitating because the efforts “the OCD mind” recommends (compulsions) happen to be what keeps you stuck.
Or mental compulsions such as:
Effective OCD Therapy Near You:
OCD is highly treatable with the right support. Many clients report significant improvement in 12 to 20 sessions, depending on severity.
At OCD & Anxiety Recovery, we treat OCD with:
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP): Learn to engage in feared situations without resorting to avoidance or compulsions.
Rumination-Focused ERP (RF-ERP): Understand how rumination keeps you stuck and how to stop this covert compulsion.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Learn to accept anxious and shameful thoughts without letting them control you while focusing on your values and meaningful activities.
Inference-based CBT (I-CBT): Challenge and modify the unhelpful inferences or assumptions that drive your obsessive doubt, ultimately reducing the need for compulsive behaviors and improving your ability to tolerate uncertainty.
Whether you live in Dallas, Houston, or across Texas, if you or a loved one is struggling with OCD and its overwhelming challenges, help is within reach. Contact OCD & Anxiety Recovery today to start your journey toward healing and freedom.