Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves intrusive or distressing thoughts, images, urges, or sensations (“obsessions”) followed by mental or behavioral responses (“compulsions”) meant to reduce discomfort.

Compulsions may feel helpful in the moment, but they make obsessions stronger over time — which is why OCD becomes such a painful cycle.

If you feel stuck in your mind or trapped in repetitive behaviors, you’re not alone — and there is highly effective treatment for this.

OCD shows up in many forms. We work with all subtypes, including:

Harm OCD (fear of hurting self or others)

Contamination OCD

Relationship OCD (ROCD)

Sexual orientation–related OCD

Scrupulosity / moral OCD

Perfectionism-based OCD

Checking or reassurance-seeking

Mental compulsions / rumination

“Pure O” OCD

Body-focused concerns or symmetry/just-right themes

If you’re unsure whether something is OCD or anxiety, we can help you clarify it.

ERP is effective for a wide range of concerns, including:

Obsessive-compulsive patterns

Anxiety driven avoidance

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

Panic-Related Fears

Phobias & Specific Fears

Perfectionism & “Just Right” Experiences

Exposure and Response Prevention is the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD.

ERP can help you:

Face the thoughts, feelings, or situations you’ve been avoiding

Reduce mental and behavioral rituals

Break the OCD cycle

Build confidence in your ability to tolerate discomfort

Reclaim time, energy, and freedom

ERP is active, structured, and collaborative. We take it step by step, at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

ERP teaches your brain a new relationship to obsessions — one where you do not need to avoid, fight, fix, or neutralize them.

During ERP you will learn how to:

Reduce compulsions and safety behaviors

Sit with discomfort without reacting

Break the cycle of avoidance

Strengthen your tolerance for uncertainty

Build psychological flexibility

Create more space in your life for what matters most

ERP doesn’t erase thoughts — it helps them matter less.

We approach ERP with warmth, collaboration, and a deep respect for your lived experience.

You’ll never be pushed into something you’re not ready for — instead we:

Build a hierarchy together

Move at a steady, safe pace

Practice exposures both in and out of session

Address subtle mental compulsions

Incorporate ACT and CBT to support flexibility and values-based action

Make sure the process feels grounded and manageable, not overwhelming

The goal is not perfection — it’s freedom.