Therapy for OCD

Supporting individuals virtually and in person throughout Massachusetts

You’re Not Your Thoughts

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or exhausting mental rituals, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood as just a “quirk” or desire for order. In reality, it’s a cycle of unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors that can take over your daily life.

Therapy can help you break that cycle and find relief—without needing to fight your thoughts or control everything around you.

What is OCD?

OCD is a mental health condition that causes unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and urges to perform specific behaviors (compulsions) to relieve anxiety.

These thoughts often feel disturbing, inappropriate, or even shameful—and the compulsions, though meant to bring relief, only reinforce the cycle.

Common obsessions include:

  • Fear of contamination or germs

  • Fear of harming yourself or others

  • Fear of making a mistake or being irresponsible

  • Intrusive thoughts related to sex, religion, or morality

Common compulsions include:

  • Repetitive checking (doors, appliances, locks)

  • Excessive hand washing or cleaning

  • Mental rituals like counting, praying, or reviewing

  • Seeking constant reassurance

These thoughts are ego-dystonic—they go against your values and who you are. Therapy helps you recognize that OCD isn’t about what you believe, but how your brain is wired.

How Therapy for OCD Can Help

Understand what’s happening
Learn how OCD works and why intrusive thoughts feel so powerful.

Break the cycle
Use evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to reduce compulsions and reclaim control.

Build resilience
Strengthen your ability to sit with uncertainty, manage anxiety, and move forward without rituals.

Reconnect with yourself
Let go of shame and rebuild trust in your mind, your values, and your sense of safety.

Relief Is Possible.

OCD can feel like it’s running the show—but it doesn’t have to. You can live a meaningful life without giving in to the rituals or avoiding the thoughts. You can move through discomfort with more confidence and less fear.

Schedule a Consultation

You don’t have to navigate OCD alone. Therapy offers a space to take back your time, energy, and peace of mind. Reach out today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can work together.

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