OCD Therapy
In Arlington, VA
Do you feel overwhelmed by thoughts and urges you cannot shake, no matter how hard you try? Maybe the only way to get relief is to repeat certain behaviors, but the relief never lasts. If your thoughts won’t leave you alone, you’re not alone in this.
What OCD can look like
OCD can take many forms. You might:
Fear harming someone, getting sick, offending your faith, or losing control
Avoid certain objects, places, or situations
Spend hours checking, washing, researching, confessing, or trying to “undo” a thought
Feel trapped in cycles of reassurance-seeking, rumination, or mental rituals
Often, the thoughts target the things that matter most to you.
Why it feels so hard to break the cycle
When you live with OCD, intrusive thoughts can feel relentless. Compulsions may bring temporary relief, but over time they keep the cycle going and can begin to take over your time, energy, and attention.
How treatment works
The good news is that OCD is highly treatable. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard therapy for OCD, helps you face feared thoughts and situations without relying on compulsions. Over time, anxiety decreases and intrusive thoughts lose their intensity. I also integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps you respond differently to difficult thoughts while staying connected to what matters most.
Together, we’ll build tools and confidence so you can take your life back from OCD.
In-person and teletherapy options
I offer OCD therapy in person in Arlington, Virginia, as well as teletherapy for clients in PSYPACT-participating states. If you’re not located in the DC area, feel free to reach out to see if we can work together.
