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Natasha Moharter, LPCC, CPC, MHC Natasha Moharter, LPCC, CPC, MHC

Treatment Options for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD can feel overwhelming, but highly effective treatments are available. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, a leading approach, helps reduce OCD symptoms through regular practice of exposure techniques, while Inference-Based CBT targets unhelpful thought patterns. Medication, particularly SSRIs, is also an option, often requiring higher dosages for those with OCD.

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Understanding OCD Natasha Moharter, LPCC, CPC, MHC Understanding OCD Natasha Moharter, LPCC, CPC, MHC

OCD - Obsessions and Compulsions

OCD is often misrepresented as handwashing or organizing, but it involves much more. Obsessions are intrusive, ego-dystonic thoughts or fears, while compulsions are behaviors aimed at reducing the anxiety these obsessions cause. From taboo thoughts to constant reassurance seeking, OCD symptoms often go unnoticed, leaving many individuals unaware they have it.

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Understanding OCD Natasha Moharter, LPCC, CPC, MHC Understanding OCD Natasha Moharter, LPCC, CPC, MHC

OCD “Fun” Facts

OCD is often misrepresented in the media as simply handwashing or organizing, but this is only a small piece of the puzzle. In reality, OCD affects about 1 in 100 adults and 1 in 200 children, and its symptoms extend far beyond what is typically shown.

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