Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD

Living with OCD

We're creating resources to help people learn about OCD in the many ways it impacts their own lives—not just what it looks like on paper. You can search our resources to determine when your intrusive thoughts may be related to OCD.

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Why does OCD feel so real? An expert’s perspective

On a daily basis, your mind is hijacked by intrusive thoughts that seem to go against everything you believe to be true about yourself or the world. You

By Stacy Quick, LPC

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Is OCD an anxiety disorder? What experts say

Why OCD and anxiety are separate diagnoses, how they overlap and how to find treatment for both

By Dr. Keara Valentine

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Many licensed therapists claim false specialty in OCD – How to find a true specialist

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex disorder that can become completely debilitating—even life-threatening—when it’s left untreated. The good

By Stephen Smith

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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3 Tricks OCD Uses To Get Your Attention

You may have heard that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be very sneaky. As someone who lives with the disorder, I can confirm this to be true. You

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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How Megan Ocando’s journey to becoming an OCD expert began at home

Ten years ago, Megan Ocando thought she knew OCD. She was in graduate school, earning her master's degree in mental health and training to be a therapist.

By David Berreby

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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For years, no one listened to my OCD struggle – I’m making sure no one feels the same way

Tracie Zinman-Ibrahim, LMFT, CST, wasn’t the first in her family to become a therapist—and she wasn’t the first to struggle with obsessive-compulsive

By Jessica Migala

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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5 Reasons Why NOCD Therapists’ Training Helps You Conquer OCD

NOCD was built by people who deeply understand the struggles and needs of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Some of us had lived experience

By Peter Davis

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12 OCD Advocates to Follow on Social Media Right Now

Having obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can feel isolating. It might seem like you’re the only one going through what you’re going through. Social

By Elle Warren

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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No Laughing Matter: Comedian Howie Mandel Campaigns Against OCD Stereotypes and Misunderstandings

When Howie Mandel revealed he has OCD, he thought it was the end of the world.  It happened many years ago in a New York radio studio. The

By Peter Davis

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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4 Steps for Supporting Children With OCD Without Providing Accommodation

As someone who grew up with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I often reflect back on what my childhood was like and all of the ways in which OCD

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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What if I Don’t Fit Into an OCD Subtype?

Have you ever been with a group of people and heard someone exclaim, “I’m so OCD about that”? Or heard people sharing their organizational preferences

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts For People With OCD

Accurate representations of your experience can be life-changing. That’s especially true for those experiences that are commonly misunderstood or

By Elle Warren

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Can OCD make you angry? An expert’s view

OCD can make you feel like something terrible is always around the corner. So, that frustration you feel? Perfectly normal.

By Dr. Keara Valentine

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Decoding OCD and Anxiety in Kids: How to Spot the Signs

Have you ever wondered if your child’s behaviors were typical fears and stresses for their age? Or noticed that they seemed more anxious than other

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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How OCD Can Fuel Disordered Eating

This is a guest post by Jackie Shapin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. There is a

By Jackie Shapin, LMFT

Reviewed by Nicholas Farrell, Ph.D

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9 Ways To Build a Supportive Relationship When Your Partner Has OCD

It can be stressful to watch your partner suffer from a mental health condition, especially when that condition is as frequently misunderstood as

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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I use humor to heal 

We're incredibly proud of the therapists in the NOCD network. While all of them are trained in delivering evidence-based treatment for

By Tracie Ibrahim

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How OCD Can Change With Age

It’s common for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to wonder if its symptoms might change over the course of their lives. While everyone’s

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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What Happens if You Don’t Get Treated for OCD?

As a clinician, I can tell you that everyone experiences obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) differently. But there are two key characteristics of this

By Dr. Keara Valentine

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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5 Ways OCD May Show Up in the Workplace and How You Can Manage

While obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often misrepresented as a preoccupation with being clean and organized, the truth is that this serious, often

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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