Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Recurrent thoughts and mental images can cause significant anxiety, leading you to engage in an endless cycle of behaviors that reduce your distress temporarily. I can support you in breaking free from this cycle and gaining back control in your life. I utilize exposure and response prevention (ERP), in which you will gradually confront fears in a supportive and encouraging setting.

I will help you explore the internal and external factors that drive obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors to help you break free of these and live a more grounded life.

OCD is treatable and it is our goal to get OCD into full remission. We specialize exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women, and treat all subtypes of OCD. We provide you with expert, high-quality and personalized treatment. Sessions will be conducted with a PhD-level psychologist, trained in highly-ranked programs with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Fine will be a speaker at the 2022 International OCD Foundation conference.

I enjoy working with folks who have OCD, I have seen folks recover and find relief through both exposure and response prevention, and inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy. I have training in both approaches and experience working with folks who have OCD with a variety of themes from "hit and run" OCD, to taboo sexual obsessions or even fear of hurting others. I'm comfortable talking about these issues and helping folks find hope that there is recovery for OCD.

We treat Perinatal/Postpartum/Maternal OCD, providing moms-to-be and new moms who are suffering with OCD symptoms effective treatment. We treat both maternal themes, such as an intense fear of harming or contaminating your infant, as well as any other subtype of OCD during pregnancy and postpartum. Should any OCD symptoms persist after the perinatal period, we continue to provide care to our clients throughout the entirety of their OCD treatment journey.

The team at Brave Young Minds specializes in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Our clinicians are also trained in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), an effective treatment option for older kids, teens, and young adults. We tailor our approach to each client, helping them build confidence and develop lasting strategies to manage OCD.

In working with OCD, I do a deep assessment related to the onset of your obsessive rumination and compulsive behaviors or mental rituals to break the cycle of feeling like you are on a constant hamster wheel you can't exit. I utilize a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention, working with you to stop the

OCD is always and will always only be treated with Exposure Response Prevention, along with CBT cognitive restructuring

Have you worked with other providers who are not familiar with OCD? Would you like to talk with someone who has received specialized training and consultation in this area? If so, please e-mail me to learn more about my specialty treatment groups.

In working with OCD, I do a deep assessment related to the onset of your obsessive rumination and compulsive behaviors or mental rituals to break the cycle of feeling like you are on a constant hamster wheel you can't exit. I utilize a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention collaborating with you to treat your OCD. You will likely be working on constructing a hierarchy of feared events so we can develop exposure activities to help you overcome your anxiety.

OCD is treatable and it is our goal to get OCD into full remission. We specialize exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women, and treat all subtypes of OCD. We provide you with expert, high-quality and personalized treatment. Sessions will be conducted with a PhD-level psychologist, trained in highly-ranked programs with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Fine will be a speaker at the 2022 International OCD Foundation conference.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a very debilitating set of symptoms and is something for which I use a therapy called Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP or ERP). This therapy is widely considered to be the most effective treatment for OCD available. I will teach you how to approach situations that create obsessive thinking and emotional distress and how to simultaneously resist acting on urges to engage in your compulsive behavior. Clients are often amazed at the results.

Kim utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients with OCD manage intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Through mindfulness techniques, clients learn to observe their thoughts without judgment, reducing the urge to engage in rituals. Kim also helps clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, providing practical strategies to cope with anxiety and improve emotional regulation, ultimately leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a very debilitating condition. It involves obsessions (recurring and unwanted thoughts, ideas, images or urges) that create significant anxiety and lead to compulsions (repetitive behaviors such as hand washing that are performed with the hopes of getting rid of the obsessions and anxiety). Not performing the behaviors can lead to considerable anxiety. Pure-O is a subtype of OCD that involves intrusive thoughts with no physical compulsions.

I have significant experience working with clients to develop gradual exposure and response prevention plans to decrease the interference of OCD in their everyday lives.

I have a passion for supporting people diagnosed with OCD. What can be a debilitating and hopeless situation can be met with a strong tool in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP.) This is an evidence based, exposure therapy, that has been found to be extremely efficacious in extinguishing rituals but reducing anxiety as well. If you are interested in taking control of your OCD, I am interested in meeting you!

I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Many people seek treatment after years of struggling with the pain and isolation that OCD often causes. The good news is that OCD is treatable, and with the right approach, you can find relief and reclaim your life.

My expertise comes from extensive training in evidence-based therapies like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which are gold standards for OCD treatment. I've worked with numerous OCD clients, each presenting unique challenges that have honed my skills. My experience enables me to recognize subtle OCD manifestations and tailor treatment plans effectively, helping clients regain control over their lives.

Im trained in ExRP (formerly known as ERP). I'd love to guide you through the process of exposures so you can live a life free from intrusive, unwanted thoughts, and compulsive behavior.

Ralph's approach to OCD is to initially discuss the symptoms, beliefs, and rituals that your OCD is presenting in your life. You and Ralph will work together to learn more about OCD and its cycle and the best course of action for how to break it. Ralph will help you learn how to live your life free of the thoughts that run your life so that you can focus on the things that bring your peace and joy.