Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, involves having obsessive thinking patterns that can include unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that make a person feel anxious or distressed. To manage distress, people with OCD try to reverse the obsessive thoughts by some action (mental or physical).

People suffering with OCD may have:

• Intrusive thoughts inconsistent with values
  • Sexual Orientation OCD
  • Intrusive thoughts of harming others
• Scrupulosity, fear of sin or displeasing God
• Relationship OCD
• Checking & re-checking
• Continuing an action until it feels ‘just right’
• Fear of contamination causing harm to self or others
• Hoarding
• Obsessive thoughts of harm to self or others

OCD affects approximately 2% of the population and about 20% of my practice. Specialized training and experience with evidence-based treatments for OCD have increased my understanding and effectiveness in this area. I hope you will contact me today for a consultation for yourself or your child.