Considering treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? You’ve come to the right place. Read on to discover why NOCD offers the best-in-class approach to OCD treatment and how we support you throughout your mental health journey.
1. NOCD is rooted in ERP, the most evidence-based treatment for OCD.
Every NOCD Therapist is trained in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy. ERP is the most effective treatment for OCD, proven to reduce symptoms by 80%. A study by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center showed that NOCD’s platform decreases OCD severity by 40% in as little as 8 weeks.
Find the right OCD therapist for you
All our therapists are licensed and trained in exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD.
2. NOCD Therapy is delivered entirely online, making it both accessible and effective.
Instead of waiting months or traveling long distances to see an in person specialist, NOCD members can begin treatment from home with a licensed OCD therapist.
Because the therapy takes place visually, NOCD’s ERP can be practiced in the environments where OCD actually shows up—such as home, school, or work—making exposures more realistic and directly relevant to daily life.
Research shows that virtual ERP is just as effective as in-person treatments for OCD. In fact, many NOCD members see meaningful improvement in as little as 11 hours of treatment.
3. NOCD Therapists are OCD specialists, not generalists.
Many people spend years in general therapy that doesn’t effectively target OCD. In fact, family physicians misdiagnose 50.5% of OCD cases, meaning many people go without proper treatment or receive the wrong type of care for extended periods. As a result, it can take up to 17 years from the onset of symptoms to receive effective OCD treatment.
Meanwhile, NOCD has one of the largest networks of ERP-trained therapists in the world, and our ongoing clinical supervision, continuing education, and peer consultants ensures consistent, high-quality care across providers.
4. NOCD partners with most major insurance providers, removing cost as a barrier.
Cost is one of the biggest barriers to receiving evidence-based OCD treatment. In some areas, therapy sessions can cost as much as $500 per session, making long-term care difficult to obtain.
By contrast, most NOCD members pay only a standard insurance copay. NOCD also accepts most major insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
More than 138 million Americans can access NOCD’s evidence-based treatment through their existing benefits. For those that can’t, affordable self-pay options are also available.
5. NOCD Therapists are trained to treat every OCD theme, no matter how taboo or less commonly recognized.
OCD can involve intrusive thoughts that feel disturbing, confusing, or deeply personal—making it hard to open up or seek help in the first place.
Research shows that NOCD works across all OCD subtypes, from contamination fears to intrusive thoughts about harm, sex, or the nature of existence. Care is compassionate, evidence-based, and free of judgement.
OCD treatment is tailored to each individual’s age and life stage, with specialized support for children, teens, and adults. In fact, kids and teens experience a nearly 40% reduction in symptoms with NOCD Therapy.
6. NOCD supports members between sessions, so you’re not navigating OCD alone.
OCD treatment requires consistent practice, and progress doesn’t only happen during therapy sessions.
With NOCD, members can stay connected between appointments through secure in-app messaging, with therapists responding within 24 hours. Additional support is available through Member Advocates, the NOCD Community, and peer support groups made up of people who understand what it’s like to live with OCD.
Built-in tools and resources make it even easier to practice ERP on a daily basis, helping you stay consistent and maintain progress.
Getting started with NOCD
Ready to take the first step toward OCD treatment? You can start by booking a free 15-minute call to get matched with a therapist trained in ERP.
In your first sessions, you’ll learn how ERP works, set personalized goals, and begin building exposures tailored to your specific symptoms. Many Members report meaningful progress within just a few weeks, helping them regain a sense of control over their lives.
Find the right OCD therapist for you
All our therapists are licensed and trained in exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD.
Key takeaways
- Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the most effective OCD treatment, and it’s at the core of every NOCD therapy plan.
- Virtual ERP has been proven to be as effective as in-person therapy, with many people experiencing improvement within 11 hours.
- NOCD accepts most major insurance, making specialized OCD care affordable and accessible.
- Members receive support beyond sessions, including therapist messaging and access to peer communities.
