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They're Just Thoughts

by Rebecca G. Feinberg

February 2, 2022

“They’re just thoughts, And I don’t need to believe them, right?.”

Managing COVID-19 Fears as Mental Health Professionals

In Office Therapy and COVID 19 Eda Gorbis

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - 12:51

Many mental health professionals are now conducting patient visits virtually. I am one of the only psychologists left in my building who has stayed behind to continue in-person work while abiding by COVID protocols. Since our practice specializes in refractory OCD spectrum disorders and anxiety disorders a lot of the work done at our outpatient clinic requires in-vivo exposures, which cannot be replicated on Zoom.

So OCD

by Ella Moroz

November 4, 2021

I know what it means to have frequent intrusive thoughts -I know what it feels like to have a mental illness that is consistently stigmatized. I’m so OCD

It's Not Just OCD About Physical Appearance: Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Thursday, October 28, 2021 - 09:31

In BDD, people are tormented by obsessive thoughts associated with a part or parts of their physical appearance being flawed in some way, yet these flaws tend not to be noticeable to anyone but themselves.

The Power of Saying, “Whatever"

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 17:17

I’m a psychologist who treats OCD and Anxiety Disorders. When my patients get to a point in treatment when they shrug their shoulders and say to me, “Yeah, I had an intrusive thought, but ‘Whatever”, I know we have hit a home run.

What is ERP like for Contamination OCD

Ben Eckstein, LCSW, discusses the use of exposure and response prevention (ERP) when treating contamination obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He explains hierarchies, which are the ratings of triggers that cause the least amount of anxiety to the most amount anxiety.

Presented in partnership with Anxiety and Depression Association of American (ADAA) and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). For more resources, please visit IOCDF.org.

Exposure Response Prevention: An Example of How It Works

Throstur Bjorgvinsson, PhD, ABPP, gives an example of Exposure with Response Prevention, creating a hierarchy, doing exposures, and more. Presented in partnership with Anxiety and Depression Association of American (ADAA) and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).

Presented in partnership with Anxiety and Depression Association of American (ADAA) and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). For more resources, please visit IOCDF.org.

August 11, 2021

A Roadmap for OCD Treatment Options: Outpatient, Intensive, and Residential

Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD and

Understanding the differences between the various levels of OCD treatment can be a daunting task. This presentation will provide an overview of the various levels of treatment and how treatment elements may mirror or differ from traditional outpatient treatments.

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OCD Artist: Amy Diener on Dot Painting and OCD Triumphs

by Amy Diener

July 15, 2021

After viewing my art and story, I want others to understand that we are not alone in this and should not be embarrassed of our struggles. Instead, acknowledge them and work hard to triumph over them.

SPACE - Parenting Tips - Children with Anxiety

September 9, 2021

Does Your Child Have Anxiety or OCD?

Eli Lebowitz, PhD and

Recorded public webinar presented by Dr. Eli Lebowitz. This webinar will introduce SPACE, a proven, effective approach that works directly through you, the parent. Get the tools to be supportive while showing your child confidence that they can cope.

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