Many people who think that therapy might help them are nonetheless scared to start the process. Some people with diagnosed or suspected OCD feel an even greater sense of trepidation due to the nature of their obsessions, which can include very distressing and taboo content. Sufferers of PTSD may fear that they will be asked…
Although Exposure to Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard treatment approach for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, many sufferers of OCD feel much hesitation about seeking care from an ERP therapist. Despite a tremendous body of evidence of ERP’s efficacy in treating OCD, this approach struggles with a bit of a reputation problem that…
Although an individual who has experienced trauma may desperately hope for feelings of peace and safety to be restored in their lives, the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can create substantial fear and anxiety about encountering reminders of the traumatic event(s), including (and maybe especially!) the process of talking about their experiences in…
Once a person has decided to take the brave step of engaging in therapy, the process of finding and choosing a therapist can be overwhelming and many people do not know where to start. The array of options can quickly prove daunting, and having some important elements in mind can be beneficial to help guide…
Another fantastic treatment for OCD is available at Epiphany Center for sufferers of OCD. Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) differs from ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) both in how it views the core problems that drive OCD and in how it approaches the resolution of these problems. For some people with OCD, this shift in…
