Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

I take a biodyne view of OCD to help you uncover the often unconscious motivations fueling OCD personality dynamics.

OCD is a mental puzzle with obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (rituals) creating a constant loop. Whether it's germ fears or a need for symmetry, OCD's like a persistent playlist on blast. Compulsions, like excessive hand washing or rearranging, offer temporary relief but don't fix the core issue. Understanding OCD is acknowledging unwelcome thoughts (obsessions) and the quirky habits (compulsions). Therapy helps unravel this puzzle, providing tools to respond in healthier ways.

I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, which is the gold standard for treating OCD. Additionally I have expertise in prescribing for OCD. Most patients do best with a combination of therapy and medications.

I am trained in both ERP and Inference Based CBT (ICBT). ICBT is an up and coming modality to treat OCD which is gaining traction in the US. I am actively in regular consultation for this modality, and it is my preferred method for treatment at this time. You can find more information at https://icbt.online/

In working with OCD, I do a deep assessment related to the onset of your obsessive rumination and compulsive behaviors or mental rituals to break the cycle of feeling like you are on a constant hamster wheel you can't exit. I utilize a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention collaborating with you to treat your OCD. You will likely be working on constructing a hierarchy of feared events so we can develop exposure activities to help you overcome your anxiety.

OCD is simultaneously one of the most common and most misunderstood mental health disorders. Yet there is so much hope despite the distress it causes. There are extremely effective treatment options. I am passionate about my clients receiving research-backed treatment, including Exposure-Response Prevention, Acceptance-Commitment Therapy, and Inference-Based CBT. Please know that OCD is recoverable! You deserve to live a full life, and you can.

I specialize in treating OCD using CBT with a focus on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP helps individuals confront their fears and reduce compulsive behaviors. Through therapy, we'll work together to identify your OCD triggers and develop exposure exercises to confront these fears in a supportive environment. With ERP, you'll learn effective strategies to manage your symptoms, regain control over your thoughts and behaviors, and experience a significant improvement in your life.

ERP therapy (Exposure Response Prevention therapy) helps to alleviate the obsessive and compulsive thinking patterns and behaviors that can feel paralyzing. We together will find the right approach for you. ERP therapy helps to reduce these symptoms through exploring core fears and participating in exposures to increase the ability to tolerate the anxiety.

I specialize in treating OCD using CBT with a focus on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP helps individuals confront their fears and reduce compulsive behaviors. Through therapy, we'll work together to identify your OCD triggers and develop exposure exercises to confront these fears in a supportive environment. With ERP, you'll learn effective strategies to manage your symptoms, regain control over your thoughts and behaviors, and experience a significant improvement in your life.

I have extensive training in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) from the Yale Child Study Center. With my training in exposure with response prevention (ERP), I have well rounded background for treating OCD symptoms with the client as well as providing parents with tools to help them feel more confident in how to respond to their child's OCD/anxiety tendencies.

OCD is one of the most complex and, at times, debilitating disorders. In the community, it is often called "complex" anxiety and normally involves intrusive thoughts that are overwhelming accompanied by safety checking. There are many subtypes of OCD recognized by the community such as Harm OCD, Religious OCD, Contamination OCD, among others. Research has shown that the most effective approach to OCD is Exposure-Response Prevention, aimed at reconsolidating memories around fears.

OCD is treatable and it is our goal to get OCD into full remission. We specialize exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women, and treat all subtypes of OCD. We provide you with expert, high-quality and personalized treatment. Sessions will be conducted with a PhD-level psychologist, trained in highly-ranked programs with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Fine will be a speaker at the 2022 International OCD Foundation conference.

I am experienced in providing Rumination-Focused Exposure and Response Prevention, a practical and achievable pathway to healing from OCD. I offer a specialized treatment program and rate for these services.

As always, when constructing self-compassion coping statements, try to think about the most honest description of what’s happening. It isn’t necessarily the happiest, but it also should be void of criticism. Acknowledge that you are having the thoughts and feelings that you’re having. Recognize that others do (or at least would) find these thoughts and feelings difficult to contend with. Then invite yourself to recognize your strengths and your ability to exert those strengths against the OCD.

I have a great interest in learning more about OCD and treating clients who suffer from it. It is a dear cause to my heart as I have a family member who has been diagnosed with OCD since the age of 10. I know the struggles and how OCD can impact your life. However, we can work together to help reduce the obsessions and compulsions.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a very debilitating condition. It involves obsessions (recurring and unwanted thoughts, ideas, images or urges) that create significant anxiety and lead to compulsions (repetitive behaviors such as hand washing that are performed with the hopes of getting rid of the obsessions and anxiety). Not performing the behaviors can lead to considerable anxiety. Pure-O is a subtype of OCD that involves intrusive thoughts with no physical compulsions.

In working with OCD, I do a deep assessment related to the onset of your obsessive rumination and compulsive behaviors or mental rituals to break the cycle of feeling like you are on a constant hamster wheel you can't exit. I utilize a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention, working with you to stop the