Okay, so you have OCD. Now what?! You may be feeling overwhelmed by searching the internet for therapists without an idea of where to start or how to pick. Fear not, we’ve compiled some great resources to help guide you!
Treating your OCD doesn’t mean a lifetime of talk therapy; Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), specifically Exposure with Response/Ritual Prevention (ERP), is effective and time-limited. However, not every therapist out there practices ERP, and it’s important to find someone who is going to give you the most effective treatment out there. Check out the following articles for some specific how-to’s as you take this next step.
- International OCD Foundation’s Guide on “How to Find the Right Therapist” https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/treatment/how-to-find-the-right-therapist/
- Jon Abramowitz, Ph.D. on “How to Find Help for OCD” https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-things-ocd/201011/how-find-help-ocd
- BeyondOCD.org on how to “Find the Right Therapist” http://beyondocd.org/information-for-individuals/choosing-a-therapist
Ready to look for help?
Check out https://iocdf.org/find-help/ to find a therapist today!
Not sure what OCD treatment involves? Not sure what level of treatment is right for you? Check out the International OCD Foundation’s page to learn “How is OCD Treated?” https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/treatment/