Obsessive compulsive disorder involves unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, images,and sensations (obsessions) and engagement in behaviors or mental acts in response to these thoughts or obsessions (compulsions).

Symptoms

• Frequent disturbing intrusive thoughts, feeling, ideas or sensations (obsessions)
• Repeated behaviors that one feels compelled to engage in an attempt to reduce or manage anxiety symptoms (compulsions)
• Obsessions and compulsions cause emotional distress and/or impairment in functioning

ERP Based Treatment for OCD 

• Comprehensive evaluation
• Development of customized ERP based treatment plan
• Mindfulness based distress tolerance training
• Ongoing communication with psychiatrists and other healthcare providers
• CBT based treatment for secondary disorders such as depression and social anxiety
• Relapse prevention through ongoing contact with program staff

Take YBOCS Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Assessment