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OCD, Guilt, and Religion
December 15, 2012
[See original article published here.] “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he….” ~ Proverbs 23:7 Grace had grown up in a religious home. She was familiar with the above proverb. She understood…
What OCD Feels Like
November 08, 2012
[See original article published here.] Mike’s thoughts were driving him “crazy. One thought would lead him into another and another. His anxiety would shoot to the roof and he couldn’t stand it. He felt these…
Before It Knocks You Down
October 19, 2012
A while ago, I met a client whose family loved the ocean. Every opportunity they had to go on vacation, they chose a place where they could body surf. I asked him to tell me…
Curing the Doubt
September 22, 2012
Anxiety is something you want to keep at bay. You probably avoid and do whatever it takes to find relief. Despite hearing and reading “there is no cure” for OCD, you most likely keep your…
ERP: One Step At a Time
September 04, 2012
When I first talk to my clients about ERP (exposure and response prevention), they have a puzzling and incredulous look on their faces. They seem to be thinking: “You are telling me, I am paying…
When Once Is Not Enough
August 28, 2012
[View original article published in Psych Central here] “Say good-night mommy, say good-night,” pleaded Johnny every night. It wasn’t as if he had not already read several books, been tucked in, and kissed good night.…
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