OCD Therapy

in Herndon, VA, Bethesda, MD & Online Across DC, MD, VA

You're stuck in an endless loop of thoughts or habits and it does not feel possible to stop

Break Free From Loops That Won't Stop

Maybe you have disturbing thoughts that feel awful and won't stop. You might perform certain rituals or compulsions to get temporary relief but the thoughts and urges always come back. You've tried to ignore them, tried to talk yourself out of them, tried to figure out why you're having them, but nothing works.

You might have seen other therapists who told you to challenge your thoughts, reframe them, or think more positively. But that advice didn't help and if anything, it made things worse because you're now even more frustrated that you can't just "think differently."
I'm here to help.

OCD therapy can help you break the cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions. You'll learn how to respond to these thoughts in a way that actually reduces their power over you, not just temporarily quiets them.

Is This What You're Going Through?

You have thoughts that won't stop, no matter how hard you try to push them away
You perform certain behaviors or rituals to make the anxiety go away, even though you know it doesn't make logical sense
You've been told you have generalized anxiety, but the usual anxiety treatments haven't helped
Your thoughts get stuck in loops and you can't seem to break free
You're exhausted from constantly checking, counting, or doing things "just right"
Previous therapists tried to get you to change your thoughts, but it didn't work

OCD requires specialized treatment. If you're experiencing OCD, it responds to specific approaches designed just for this.

OCD Therapy Can Help You Take Your Life Back

It's possible to feel better. Imagine what it would
be like if you could:

Stop feeling trapped by these thought patterns
Spend less time stuck in mental loops or compulsions
Feel calm instead of constantly on edge
Trust yourself again
Focus on your life instead of on managing obsessions

Through evidence-based OCD therapy, you can learn to respond in ways that reduce your thought’s grip on you. You'll stop feeling like your thoughts are running the show.

Feel More Like Yourself Again

Get Your Life Back From OCD

You deserve to live without these thought patterns taking up all your time and energy. OCD therapy helps you gradually build freedom from the exhausting cycles that have kept you stuck.

You'll learn practical ways to respond differently when obsessive thoughts show up. Over time, the compulsions that once felt necessary will feel optional. You'll get your time back. You'll feel more like yourself again.

The approaches I use are designed specifically for OCD, not generic anxiety techniques. They've helped countless people break free from patterns they thought would control them forever.

Here's How We Can Help You Find Calm

To help you heal, I use two proven approaches specifically designed for OCD

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

ERP is the gold-standard treatment for OCD. It helps you gradually face the situations that trigger your obsessions while learning new ways to respond when compulsions arise. Over time, you'll discover that the anxiety fades on its own. ERP gives you freedom from the exhausting cycle of obsessions and compulsions, helping you take back control of your time and your life.

Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT)

ICBT is especially helpful for people who struggle with doubt, magical thinking, or feeling disconnected from what's actually real. It helps you break free from the "what if" spiral and feel grounded again. Instead of getting caught in reassurance-seeking or mental loops, you'll learn to recognize when OCD is distorting reality and reconnect with your own clear thinking.

How OCD Therapy Works

Our sessions are typically 50 minutes, one on one, and usually weekly. I create a space where you can share what’s going on for you without fear of judgment. Nothing you share will be too much.

Here's how we'll work together:

1

Talk About What's Really Happening

You'll have time to share about your thoughts and compulsions without fear of being dismissed or misunderstood.

2

Understand How OCD Works

We'll explore what's happening in your mind and why typical anxiety strategies haven't worked. You'll learn how OCD keeps you stuck in cycles.

3

Learn Evidence-Based Techniques

I'll teach you specialized approaches like ERP and ICBT that are designed specifically for OCD, not generic anxiety advice.

4

Practice Responding Differently

You'll gradually learn to respond to intrusive thoughts in new ways that reduce their power, building your confidence step by step.

5

Move Forward With Real Change

Over time, you'll notice real change. You'll spend less time stuck in loops, feel more in control, and be able to focus on living your life instead of managing OCD all day.

OCD therapy using ERP and ICBT has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms and help people break free from the cycles that have kept them stuck.

Let's get started

Start Finding the Peace You've Been Looking For

You're worn down by these constant thought patterns, and it makes sense that you're exhausted. It's possible to feel calm, to have these thoughts take up less space in your life, and to build a life that actually feels right for you.

That journey starts with a conversation where you can talk about what's really happening without anything being too much.

Email [email protected] to schedule your free 10-minute consultation. Let's talk about what's going on for you and explore how I can help.