Treatment
Make no mistake: OCD is highly treatable. The key to getting your symptoms under control—so that OCD no longer rules your daily life—is understanding your treatment options and what's scientifically proven to work.
Five OCD experts and advocates discuss response prevention is, and why it is so crucial in order for OCD treatment to be effective.
By Fi Lowenstein
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Many teens deal with OCD and it can be hard to spot for a variety of reasons. Here's some helpful tips for parents dealing with it.
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Many people with OCD start by trying to treat themselves, but is it safe to try self-treatment without consulting an OCD or ERP specialist?
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn about the most effective treatment for managing obsessive-compulsive disorder, and how long it typically takes to see results.
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Explore tips for incorporating exercise into your OCD management plan and how it can complement treatments like ERP therapy.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn about the key techniques of CBT, including exposure and response prevention (ERP), and how they help reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn how OCD is diagnosed, why to work with a specialized therapist, and how an accurate diagnosis leads to effective treatment.
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Make no mistake: OCD is highly treatable. The key to getting your symptoms under control—so that OCD no longer rules your daily life—is understanding your treatment options and what's scientifically proven to work. The gold-standard treatment for OCD is a type of behavioral therapy called ERP, or exposure and response prevention.
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn how ERP can be used to effectively manage OCD symptoms, and what makes it different fro other common forms of therapy.
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn how acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can help manage OCD by focusing on mindfulness, tolerating uncertainty, and building resilience.
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Find out what sets exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy apart from other treatment options for OCD.
By Hannah Overbeek
Learn about ROCD, and how ERP therapy can help you reduce intrusive relationship doubts and compulsive behaviors.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
What does your OCD diagnosis mean, and what should you expect on your journey?
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Considering NOCD Therapy, or thinking about recommending it to a loved one? Read on to learn the essential facts you need to know.
By Stephen Smith
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Until as little as five years ago, it was nearly impossible to access exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD using insurance.
By Peter Davis
Explore how effective SSRIs are in treating OCD and how they complement therapies like exposure and response prevention (ERP).
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Discover how much ERP therapy costs, and why specialized care for OCD is worth it, as well as resources if therapy feels unaffordable.
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
People living with OCD share their best tips for connecting with your child, understanding their struggles, and getting the care they need.
By Hannah Overbeek
Like many people who learn that OCD is chronic, I made a mistake: I thought that having OCD forever meant that I would be tortured by it forever, too.
By Stephen Smith
The answer is no—you don’t need a prior diagnosis to start exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD.
By Stacy Quick, LPC