Justin’s Blog: “The Jog”
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Interview Questions for a Prospective OCD & Anxiety Specialist- Who Keeps Your Values on the Table
It seems to be an arduous road to find a competent therapist who also supports you in your values. As a therapist and a patient myself, it makes complete sense to try to reasonably determine a good fit up front. I created a free guide so you don’t have to go in “cold.” If you […]
Read More >How Community Needs To Be Part Of Treatment- Guest on FearCast Podcast with Kevin Foss, MFT
As we close to 2022, I am reflecting with gratitude on the community I have in my life—personally and professionally. Anything good links back to many unseen ways I am supported. I hope you find yourself connected in community or growing towards that end. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year! Kevin Foss, MFT […]
Read More >Treatment for OCD: Who Gets Better, How Much, and How Fast?
Is ERP for OCD beneficial? Don’t most people drop out? Isn’t it too intense? Don’t very few people ever have long-term success? Confusing, So Confusing Starting treatment for something so impairing as OCD is already a challenge. Beth* expressed typical hesitations in pursuing ERP for OCD: Won’t focus on something terrible result in something bad? […]
Read More >Why You Should Not Gamble If You Have OCD—Guest Article Dr. Ana Maria Pereira de Souza
Sometimes it may feel like the odds are stacked against you. For those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), this can seem especially true. For years, while working with hundreds of people with OCD, I have observed severe struggles with decision-making. Recent research reveals a lot more about this—and its relation to Executive Function (EF). In […]
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