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OCD is more than being neat, organized, or liking things a certain way. It can show up as unwanted thoughts, nagging doubts, uncomfortable feelings, or a strong urge to do certain behaviors or mental rituals to feel better, more certain, or “just right.” If you have OCD, you may find yourself stuck in a cycle that feels exhausting, frustrating, and hard to break.

The good news is that OCD is highly treatable. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the most effective treatment for OCD and helps you learn a new way of responding to fears, doubts, and uncertainty. Rather than getting pulled into OCD's cycle, you'll gradually practice facing what feels uncomfortable while building confidence in your ability to handle it.

ERP isn't about forcing yourself to be uncomfortable or getting rid of every intrusive thought. It's about helping OCD take up less space in your life so you can spend more time focused on the people, activities, and values that matter most to you. Together, we'll work toward greater freedom, flexibility, and confidence—one step at a time.

Anxiety can feel like your mind is always one step ahead—running through worst-case scenarios, replaying conversations, or getting stuck in an endless cycle of “what ifs.” It can show up as constant worry, difficulty relaxing, trouble sleeping, irritability, or feeling on edge even when there's no immediate danger.

While anxiety is a normal human experience, it can become overwhelming when it starts getting in the way of your relationships, work, school, or daily life. Together, we'll work to better understand your anxiety, identify the patterns keeping it going, and develop practical tools to help you respond differently.

Using evidence-based approaches, we'll focus on calming both your mind and body, building confidence in your ability to handle uncertainty, and helping you spend less time worrying and more time being present in the life you want to live.

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting, are often misunderstood. These behaviors are not simply “bad habits” or a lack of willpower—they can be complex patterns that develop as a way to cope with stress, boredom, discomfort, or other difficult emotions. If you've found yourself promising to stop, only to slip back into the behavior, you're not alone.

Tics are sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that can feel difficult—or sometimes impossible—to control. Many people with tics or Tourette syndrome spend a great deal of energy trying to suppress them, often leading to frustration, exhaustion, or feeling misunderstood by others.

Habit Reversal Training (HRT) is an evidence-based approach that helps increase awareness of the behavior, identify triggers, and develop alternative responses. Together, we'll work to better understand your patterns, build practical skills, and create lasting changes that feel realistic and sustainable. The goal isn't perfection—it's helping you feel more in control and less stuck in the cycle.

These concerns can lead to repetitive behaviors, such as mirror checking, excessive grooming, comparing oneself to others, or seeking reassurance. BDD can significantly impact self-esteem, relationships, and daily functioning. Treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), particularly exposure and response prevention (ERP), to help individuals reduce appearance-related distress and compulsive behaviors.