Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What is OCD?
A condition that affects millions of people and which is characterized by the experience of recurring, intrusive thoughts, fears, and unwanted impulses called obsessions. These thoughts result in tremendous anxiety and lead to repetitive actions and behaviors called compulsions. Obsessions and compulsions together form the condition of OCD. While many people associate OCD with hand-washing and lock-checking, OCD is actually an incredibly diverse condition that can present in a multitude of ways. OCD is a condition that can be successfully overcome, allowing you to regain hope and a sense of purpose and meaning in your life.
Treatment For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Individuals suffering from OCD can take heart and hope in knowing that effective and reliable treatment exists for their condition. Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) both enjoy ample empirical evidence as effective approaches for the treatment of OCD and can transform your life by helping you resolve obsessive doubt and face your fears in an empowered and confidence-building way, while resisting the compulsive behaviors that serve to maintain and entrench the OCD cycle. Treatment that additionally focuses on eliminating compulsive rumination and other mental rituals can also aid in creating meaningful change and a return of one’s sense of agency. Many OCD sufferers may never seek treatment due to feelings of shame, embarrassment, and fear over their obsessions, or may seek help only to be offered ineffective and sub-therapeutic interventions that increase feelings of hopelessness. OCD treatment must focus on creating cognitive and behavioral change and developing skills and techniques to help you take charge of your life and start moving forward. By focusing on your values, purpose, and your innate courage and capacity to heal, you can reclaim joy, hope, and confidence for your life.
What We Offer
Free 20 Minute Consultation
Please contact us to schedule your free 20 minute consultation to help clarify your therapeutic needs, discuss treatment options, and start taking steps towards your best self and brightest future.
Individual Therapy
Meet your therapist one or more times weekly to assess your therapeutic needs, formulate a game plan to create change, work together to make meaningful and evident progress, and develop lifelong skills to navigate life gracefully and courageously. Home visits and community-based exposure sessions are available.
OCD Kick Start Program
Designed for individuals suffering from severe OCD symptoms who are willing, motivated, and ready to embrace change and reclaim their lives. This program includes 27 hours of therapy, 3x per week, over the course of 3 weeks to intensively assess the components of your OCD, teach you the skills you need to live with vibrancy and courage, and work together to face your fears both in and out of session. Family integration, home visits, and community-based exposure sessions can be integrated into your care to maximize your results.
Weekly Support and Treatment Groups
Biweekly support groups to offer individuals with OCD and anxiety the opportunity to connect with others with similar experiences, receive and offer support and encouragement, engage in therapeutic activities to leverage your healing process, and be part of a vibrant community. Please contact us to learn about our current group offerings.
Clinical Supervision
Rachel Tombaugh, MA, LPC, is an experienced and caring clinical supervisor who is passionate about teaching and guiding new therapists into becoming skillful, compassionate, and clinically sophisticated practitioners. Rachel is an approved supervisor on the AzBBHE's Registry of Clinical Supervisors and can help you meet requirements for clinical supervision and launch your career with confidence and optimism.
Professional Consultation
Whether you are new to clinical practice or an experienced clinician who wishes to learn new skills and techniques, Rachel can offer the support, expertise, and encouragement you need to practice ethically and with confidence to increase your ability to best help your clients.
Epiphany Center for OCD and PTSD is a private pay, out of network provider. We will gladly provide you with a superbill and accept HSA and Flex Spending Account cards.
Cancellation policy: If you cancel your appointment with fewer than 24 hours notice, you will be assessed a full session fee.
