OCD

obsessive compulsive disorder

OCD Doesn’t Define You — Let’s Untangle the Fear from Who You Truly Are

Living with OCD can feel like living inside a mental loop that never stops. Intrusive thoughts, compulsions, mental checking, and avoidance can hijack your sense of peace, your relationships, and even your self-worth. You may find yourself asking, “What if this means something about me?” or “What if I never get better?” The truth is: OCD is a disorder — not a reflection of your character, morality, or identity. And you don’t have to stay trapped in its cycle.

I specialize in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard, evidence-based approach for OCD.

Whether you’re dealing with harm OCD, relationship OCD (ROCD), religious or scrupulosity OCD, sexual orientation OCD (SO-OCD), contamination fears, or any other intrusive obsession, I’ll help you face the fear head-on — not by reassuring or analyzing, but by gently teaching your brain a new response: non-engagement.

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The Benefits

Our work won’t be about eliminating intrusive thoughts.

Our work together is about changing your relationship to them. Together, we’ll build your tolerance for uncertainty, reduce the power of compulsions, and help you reconnect with the values and identity OCD has tried to obscure. I’ll also support you in understanding the emotional underpinnings of your symptoms — including guilt, shame, or perfectionism — that often make OCD harder to manage.

If you're ready for therapy that doesn’t sugarcoat the process but supports you every step of the way, I’d be honored to walk with you. Healing from OCD is possible — not through control, but through courage and choice.

Being in a relationship with someone who struggles with OCD or anxiety can be incredibly rewarding — and incredibly hard. You may feel torn between wanting to support your partner and losing parts of yourself in the process.

Perhaps you're walking on eggshells, avoiding certain triggers, or constantly trying to soothe your partner’s fears, all while quietly wondering, “What about me?” If you’ve found yourself overwhelmed, resentful, confused, or burnt out — you’re not selfish. You’re human. And you deserve support, too.

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What we can do

Together, we’ll explore how your partner’s symptoms affect your dynamic, and how you can stay emotionally connected without abandoning yourself.

We’ll also look at your attachment history, communication patterns, and any ways that guilt, fear, or over-responsibility might be getting in the way of true intimacy. My approach blends psychoeducation with emotional processing — so you’ll not only understand OCD and anxiety more deeply, but also begin to heal from the impact it may be having on you.

who i work with

I work with individuals who love someone affected by anxiety or OCD — whether that’s a spouse, partner, or close loved one.

You might be feeling stuck in patterns of reassurance, caretaking, or emotional suppression, unsure how to help without enabling. Or maybe you’ve begun to question your own needs and boundaries because your partner’s struggles seem to take up so much space. In therapy, we’ll create a space that’s just for you — to sort through what you feel, what you need, and how to show up in your relationship with more clarity and self-trust.