THERAPY FOR OBSESSIVE-COMPLUSIVE DISORDER
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be a debilitating problem, causing avoidance of certain situations that may trigger the OCD and lost time due to engaging in rituals. Many people have tried therapy to no avail or have experienced some relief from medication, but still suffer due to their OCD. Whether it's an adult or child that is suffering from OCD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be effective.
Exposure Therapy with Response Prevention is one of the leading treatments for OCD and has been shown to drastically reduce the suffering from OCD, significantly more than medication alone. It is a brief therapy (17 sessions in researched protocols) and one that can be provided intensely (multiple sessions per week) or in a "normal" therapy fashion of one time per week. |
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Obesessions Recurrent or persistent thoughts, impulses or images that are experienced as intrusive and inappropriate causing anxiety or distress. |
Compulsions Repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand washing, putting things in order, checking) or mental acts (e.g., praying, counting, repeating words silently) that the person feels driven to perform to neutralize obsessions. |
To make an appointment for an assessment and/or discuss recommendations for treatment, call (415) 686-9544 or email [email protected] I have offices in San Francisco and Corte Madera and provide phone and/or web sessions for clients who can not come to the office.