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Therapy Led me to Complete OCD Remission in less than 6 Months

Going into the winter of 2023, I experienced the worst anxiety of my life. It began with unwanted intrusive thoughts, violent in nature, and spiraled from there. This caught me completely off guard—I was having a great year and had achieved many personal successes. At 22, I had quit drinking alcohol in February of that year. While I wouldn’t say I was a full-blown alcoholic, I definitely had some unhealthy tendencies and made many mistakes under the influence. Quitting alcohol was my first step toward living a healthier life, but it also brought underlying challenges to the surface, including my struggle with OCD. Reflecting on my life, I realize now that I’ve always had OCD. As a child, it revolved around health anxiety, but during my teenage years, it faded. Those years were filled with fun and exploration, and my worries seemed to take a backseat. However, as I got older and faced more hardships, alcohol became a way to cope. It dulled my anxieties and offered temporary relief, leading me to drink several times a week, sometimes daily, after high school. When I finally quit drinking and my brain began healing, it was as if the curtains were pulled back, revealing unresolved issues and self-destructive thinking patterns. By December 2023, it all reached a boiling point. I was on vacation from work when the intrusive thoughts started. At first, they shook me, but the harder I tried to suppress them, the more persistent they became. This marked the start of a full-blown OCD crisis. My mind was consumed by harm-related OCD, leaving me in a near-constant state of panic. I feared I might harm someone or my pet. These thoughts and images haunted me day and night. It felt like a gut-wrenching guilt complex, coupled with the constant fear that I was a terrible person who might do something horrible. I began obsessively analyzing my memories, searching for “evidence” to prove whether I was a bad person. Long-forgotten moments from my past resurfaced, hitting me like a ton of bricks. I obsessed over each memory, asking myself, “What does this say about me?” The anxiety became so debilitating that I couldn’t function. I fell into a state of anhedonia, the inability to feel joy, and I truly didn’t know how I could live like that. Here’s a glimpse of the thoughts that consumed me 24/7: I’m a bad person. I can’t believe I did that. I need to call this person right now and make amends. I must make sure I never do that again. Does this make me a potential serial killer? If everyone knew the things I’ve done, they’d hate me. I need to go to prison for my mistakes. What if I have schizophrenia? What if my brain is permanently broken? What if I feel this way forever? The anxiety was so intense that I sometimes stayed up all night, asking my girlfriend if we should go to the hospital. Recovery Through Therapy I’m sharing this story to say: I recovered. In fact, my life today is better than it was before the severe OCD symptoms. I owe a huge part of my recovery to NOCD and my therapist. This platform was instrumental in helping me heal. My therapist guided me through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy in a way that felt truly personalized. At first, I doubted it would work—it felt like the exercises might only prolong my misery. But ERP is evidence-based for a reason: it works. For everyone. I also pursued psychotherapy alongside ERP to address unresolved trauma and unhealthy thought patterns. While OCD was the most pressing issue, this additional therapy helped me tackle deeper emotional wounds. Today, I feel stronger and more intentional in my life. I practice mindfulness, meditation, and gratitude, which help me stay grounded and resilient. I’ve learned to accept my mistakes, embrace who I am, and commit to building a fulfilling life. At my lowest, recovery felt impossible. Yet here I am. I didn’t take medication, as it was important to me to heal without it, but I absolutely respect and support its use for those who find it helpful. If you’re wondering whether recovery is possible without medication: it is. Neuroplasticity and therapy can help you rebuild your life. To anyone reading this: you can recover. It will take endurance, trust in the process, and support, but brighter days are ahead. Best, Gabe

DAN KASPER-MACMILLAN is great!

He takes a lot of time with me, doesn't jump to conclusions but I get the sense he REALLY wants to understand me. He's respectful and compassionate, but he makes me do the h a r d work. I think I'll have continue to have good success with ERP therapy going forward.

Awesome therapist

Monica is super helpful. She is kind and empathetic. She asks me about all aspects of my wellbeing and provides practical suggestions on how to handle my challenges. Highly recommended!

Helpful Therapist

Margaux is a calm and steady therapist. She helped me navigate through the most difficult time in my life by showing support in our sessions. I highly recommend her.

It was great per usual ♥️

Ginny is such an amazing therapist! I’ve been having sessions with her for about three months now; I feel so supported and I see progress I honestly didn’t expect already. I’ve had experience with lots of different therapists and Ginny is just a gem. I couldn’t recommend her enough!!

This is Liz, Madison’s mother. I would like to see more therapy going on. We have just been worried about things that can be completed after the session.

Mary Beth has been a consistent therapist in my life for the past couple years. She’s easy to talk to and I appreciate her help!

Mathew is great! He helps set clear goals, work my way gradually up my hierarchy and stay accountable for homework (gentle, but firm). I like how he helps me navigate my spiritual journey, and that he brings his extensive study of Tibetan Buddhism to the table. He has been great about my gender and sexuality, and helps make me feel safe to do exposures around those topics. He is always on time, and helps me manage our time (I have ADHD lol). He does a good job making sure he understands me. I appreciate we have regularly set appointments, it makes it easy on me. I recommend meeting with him to see if he's a good fit for you, too!

Great experience

I am very grateful for David’s help. I was stuck and unable to move forward in a particular area of my life because of fear related to my obsessions. David helped me get unstuck. I still have OCD, but it no longer dominates my life. Thank you David!

Anna is Awesome!

Anna Newton combines her amazing insight and humor to bring you to higher place beyond OCD. With Anna's help, I'm awakened and moving into my fears, for freedom.

NOCD has changed my life. I’ve been in therapy for years, but until I found NOCD I wasn’t having much success. The OCD focused program, and my therapist Wade is AMAZING. I now feel hopeful and excited about my future!

Amanda is great and helps me to maintain my progress with OCD. She treats me well and helps me feel normal which is hard with OCD.

I can’t recommend Gail enough! She is incredibly kind, deeply knowledgeable, and creates such a safe and authentic space for healing. From the first session, I felt heard and truly understood without any judgment. Her compassionate approach, combined with her expertise, has helped me gain clarity and make meaningful progress. If you’re looking for a therapist who is genuine, empathetic, and skilled, Gail is the one!

Ernesto is the best

I’ve had lots of psychologists over the years. Ernesto is a down to Earth guy that makes the atmosphere feel trustworthy and friendly. He cares about you genuinely and doesn’t just follow a script.

BEST THERAPIST GABY TASSIELLI!!!!

I cannot recommend Gaby Tassielli enough! From our very first session, I felt truly seen, heard, and understood. GABY has an incredible ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space where I could share openly without fear. They are not only empathetic and compassionate but also skilled at guiding me toward practical solutions and deeper self-awareness. What sets Gaby apart is their genuine care and dedication. They take the time to really listen, ask insightful questions, and tailor their approach to fit my needs. Over time, I’ve noticed significant growth in how I manage my emotions, relationships, and challenges—all thanks to their guidance. If you’re looking for someone who is not just a therapist but a true partner in your healing journey, I wholeheartedly recommend Gaby. Working with them has been life-changing! Love you queen! ❤️

Compassionate and Effective!!

Irmgard is very kind and knowledgeable. She is very patient and understanding but also knows where to push you out of your comfort zone towards progress. I was able to take the skills she taught me and reduce my symptoms to a point where I never thought they’d be. I highly recommend her!

This therapy saved my life

I was at the end of my rope. Finding an OCD specialist was a Hail Mary for me. I Googled my symptoms and NOCD had pages of information. Information I had been avoiding my entire life, treatment I was avoiding because I was so ashamed. Abby has led me to completely transform. She always credits me but I wouldn’t be here without her. Everything in my brain is calmer. Everything is quieter. I can think for the first time, this is the first time I didn’t feel like there was a voice in my head at every minute of every day. Of course OCD is still here, but I have the tools and self empathy and knowledge to handle what it throws at me. I never thought therapy would work, I thought I was too far gone. I opened up to treatment and now I have hope for my life for the first time.

Ruthie is great to work with! Her insights are so helpful. She is very kind and caring, which is just what I needed. I'm grateful for our counseling sessions.

Jessie is an awesome therapist who has helped me stay in maintenance mode for many months now. I feel empowered in my recovery and I can’t thank Jessie enough for her expertise, understanding, and compassion.