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.
The US has seen an enormous surge in mental health awareness in recent years, leading to increased access to virtual therapy. While many teletherapy
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
As a therapist specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), parents often ask me “What should I tell other family members?” As a mother to two
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a highly treatable mental health condition characterized by a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
In recent years, psychedelics like ketamine have received a lot of buzz for their potential to help people with a range of mental health concerns like
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Psilocybin is considered one of the most well-known psychedelics, and it’s one you hear a lot about in the field of psychedelic medicine. A growing body
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that is often misunderstood by society and health professionals alike. The
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Essential oils—or concentrated plant extracts—can be used in aromatherapy (aka using smell to improve your well-being) or applied topically to the skin.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Becoming an OCD Conqueror represents a life-changing milestone for NOCD Therapy Members: a significant reduction in the severity of their
By Hannah Overbeek
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
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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
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
Exposure and response prevention therapy, also known as exposure and ritual prevention, or ERP, is a form of therapy that was developed specifically to
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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
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
Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can feel overwhelming and exhausting. It can feel like your mind is constantly running at full speed,
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, is an alternative therapy that some obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) sufferers become curious about when
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an incredibly common condition, affecting 1 in 40 adults in the United States alone. It’s also incredibly serious,
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by recurring and intrusive thoughts, images, or urges (aka obsessions) and
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
The smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets we spend significant time on are powerful tools that can give us deeper insights into our mental health and
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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