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Connecting to the Here and Now During Uncertainty
March 18, 2020
If you struggle with uncertainty, the coronavirus crisis and other natural events in the world may only heighten your anxiety. If you tend to obsess about the future, your mind may be going a thousand…
Religious OCD: When faith becomes an obsession as published in BYU’s Daily Universe
February 13, 2020
Annabella Hagen, LCSW was interviewed and quoted as part of the article. “Imagine being obsessed with your personal worthiness before God — a captive to compulsive thoughts that require engaging in excessive religious behavior to…
Don’t let Scrupulosity Beat You Down!
December 15, 2019
December can be a time of stress as you hurry to attend Christmas shows, plan parties, finish shopping, send greetings, and help your family and friends complete last minute preparations. Whether you have been practicing…
Gratitude in Adversity
December 12, 2019
View original article published in Psych Central– I once had a neighbor who was very fragile in her age. When I’d ask her how she was doing, she would always respond, “I am counting my…
Relationship OCD? ACT’s Cognitive Defusion Skills Can Help!
October 18, 2019
View original article published in Psych Central– Maddie thought she liked and loved her fiancé but lately began to question whether she really did. Every time they were together she would start obsessing, “His ears…
Accepting Your Feelings and Bodily Sensations Now
August 22, 2019
View original article published in Psych Central– While snorkeling in the ocean, I had the opportunity to remember an invaluable lesson regarding willingness — to take what is offered in the moment. Willingness is an…
What Is ERP for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
June 27, 2019
View original article published in Psych Central– Noah didn’t care for ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy despite his struggles with harm OCD. Stories that he had heard from acquaintances and friends were not positive.…
10 Things I’ve Learned as a Therapist and a Mom about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
June 11, 2019
By Allyson Guilbert, LCSW View original article published in Psych Central– I’ve been a mental health therapist for over 10 years and in the social work profession for more than 20. I have been pregnant…
Tug-of-War with the OCD Monster
May 01, 2019
When you struggle with OCD, it may feel like you are constantly fighting a monster that just won’t go away. Day in and day out you keep fighting it, and you feel exhausted. ACT (Acceptance…
Must-Read Article about Seven Lesser-Known Types of OCD published on VICE
March 16, 2019
Shayla Love did an amazing job writing this comprehensive article on OCD for VICE. Nancy Larsen, LCSW and Annabella Hagen, LCSW, RPT-S were interviewed as part of it. Read it here.
A Panic Attack, the Wrestle Within
March 16, 2019
View original article published in Psych Central– Samantha felt overwhelmed by her school assignments, her relationships, and her job. She often felt like she was walking a tightrope while holding a pole that contained all…
When OCD is the Lemon Life Has Handed You
February 12, 2019
It has been said that when life gives you lemons you can make lemonade. Others say that they are willing to make lemon meringue pie, lemon cupcakes, lemon bars, lemon cookies, and lemon chicken, besides…
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