OCD Treatment

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When “What If?” Feels Relentless

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When “What If?” Feels Relentless

Struggling with relentless “what if” thoughts? Learn how imaginal exposure, a key ERP therapy tool, helps reduce OCD anxiety and build tolerance for uncertainty.

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Why OCD Is Underdiagnosed and Undertreated: Barriers to Care

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Why OCD Is Underdiagnosed and Undertreated: Barriers to Care

OCD is common yet widely underdiagnosed, with major access gaps in evidence-based treatment. Research from the International OCD Foundation highlights how stigma, cost, and lack of specialists disproportionately impact men and people of color seeking care.

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Living by Values When OCD is Loud

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Living by Values When OCD is Loud

Living with OCD is exhausting. You may spend hours chasing a false sense of safety, getting only brief relief. OCD offers security but takes over your life. Living by your values lets you build a meaningful life despite anxiety. At OCD & Anxiety Treatment of Houston (OATH), we focus on values-based care.

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The Role of Attention Training in ACT and ERP for Anxiety and OCD

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The Role of Attention Training in ACT and ERP for Anxiety and OCD

Attention training in ACT and ERP improves focus and redirects attention, helping individuals manage anxiety and OCD. This approach empowers clients to engage with distressing thoughts without resorting to compulsions, fostering long-term emotional resilience and symptom reduction.