Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD

Treatment

Make no mistake: OCD is highly treatable. The key to getting your symptoms under control—so that OCD no longer rules your daily life—is understanding your treatment options and what's scientifically proven to work.

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What Our Therapists Learned From Walking Alongside 300+ People Who Conquered OCD

Becoming an OCD Conqueror represents a life-changing milestone for NOCD Therapy Members: a significant reduction in the severity of their

By Hannah Overbeek

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for OCD

Acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT, is a form of treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The goal of ACT is to help you develop a

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Meet The OCD Experts Behind Your Care: The NOCD Clinical Leadership Team

When you’re seeking care for a misunderstood and complex condition like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you shouldn’t have to worry about whether or

By Hannah Overbeek

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NOCD’s mission is to serve the entire OCD community—including those with severe symptoms

No two cases of OCD are alike: there are countless subtypes and triggers, it impacts people of diverse backgrounds, and it can change as they age.

By Stephen Smith

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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What is Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy?

Exposure and response prevention therapy, also known as exposure and ritual prevention or ERP, is a form of therapy that was developed specifically to

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What It Takes To Become a NOCD Therapist (And Why It Matters For You)

When you’re dealing with a complex and widely misunderstood condition like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you deserve—and need—a therapist who’s

By Hannah Overbeek

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What are the most effective medications for OCD?

Let’s be real—if there were a pill you could take to make your OCD go away, you would probably know about it already. Because obsessive-compulsive

By Olivia Rockeman

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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Need a Therapist for OCD? Here’s what to look for.

Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can feel overwhelming and exhausting. It can feel like your mind is constantly running at full speed,

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TMS Therapy for OCD: Should you try it?

TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, is an alternative therapy that some obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) sufferers become curious about when

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The KnowOCD Gamechangers Directory: A First-of-Its-Kind Resource for the OCD Community

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an incredibly common condition, affecting 1 in 40 adults in the United States alone. It’s also incredibly serious,

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18 Ways to Overcome OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by recurring and intrusive thoughts, images, or urges (aka obsessions) and

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12 of the Best Mental Health Apps in 2024

The smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets we spend significant time on are powerful tools that can give us deeper insights into our mental health and

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Counselor vs Therapist: Which Mental Health Specialist Should I See?

Key Points Mental health professionals use a range of titles because they often have different education, licensing, and training backgrounds. The

By Olivia Rockeman

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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