Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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!

ERP therapy (Exposure Response Prevention therapy) helps to alleviate the obsessive and compulsive thinking patterns and behaviors that can feel paralyzing. We together will find the right approach for you. ERP therapy helps to reduce these symptoms through exploring core fears and participating in exposures to increase the ability to tolerate the anxiety. A unique

I provide compassionate and specialized care to individuals navigating the unique challenges and strengths associated with conditions such as OCD. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based treatments such as CBT and ERP. I provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their OCD symptoms, understand the underlying triggers, and develop practical strategies to manage intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

I am experienced in providing Rumination-Focused Exposure and Response Prevention, a practical and achievable pathway to healing from OCD. I offer a specialized treatment program and rate for these services.

Clinical interest and experience helping clients diagnosed or dealing with OCD traits help relieve intensity of thought patterns, and/or compulsive behaviors. I've received ongoing trainings on topics of OCD.

I know how hard OCD can be when it feels like you're caught in a cycle of anxiety and behaviors that just won’t let go. I’m here to help you work through that without adding to your worries. Together, we'll focus on easing the anxiety and gradually reducing the behaviors that are getting in your way, so you can start feeling more in control.

I have taken several courses on Exposure Therapy techniques to work through symptoms of OCD. OCD is something I enjoy working with and I have had many clients have positive outcomes using this technique.

When I begin working with a client who is experiencing anxiety, part of my assessment is determining whether or not the client may meet criteria for OCD. If necessary, I will complete a Y-BOCS assessment with the client to determine if they meet the criteria for an OCD diagnosis. When a client is diagnosed with OCD, we will discuss treatment options including medication, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

At InnerCalm Wellness, we treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive, FDA-approved therapy. TMS targets specific areas of the brain linked to OCD, helping reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. This innovative approach is ideal for those who haven’t responded well to traditional treatments, offering new hope for managing OCD symptoms and improving daily life.

Dr. Parlor is an internationally recognized educator and advocate for OCD recovery.

I help clients understand the particular changes in brain physiology that trigger OCD, and help them develop habits that reduce OCD symptoms over time without feeling like they are in a brute-force struggle with their obsessions and compulsions.

I combine cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with psychodynamic principles. Simple put, we will develop practical strategies you can apply right away. But we also look at the root of the behaviors and thought processes. By understanding what is triggering your behavior, we can shape how you interact in the world to better accommodate your needs and find greater comfort in this world.

I have intensive training from the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) which is the gold standard in support with OCD and some anxiety experiences as well as training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy exposure based work for anxiety and OCD.

Dr. Vivyan specializes in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through evidence-based therapeutic approaches, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She also has training in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) for teens and young adults, which is another evidence-based treatment option.

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.

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 so difficult to deal with, especially because people often think of it as just being neat or tidy. But it's so hard when these anxiety thoughts become something that we feel like we can't get away from, and the only way we've learned we can deal with it is with some kind of compulsive action in the world. It may be hard to find proper care, but it is possible. I've been trained in CBT and ERP, to help you learn that you can sit with these feelings, without your compulsions.