OCD isn’t about being overly clean or organized; it’s about a brain that triggers unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, and urges. It’s a brain that misfires false alarms and often targets the things you care about most. In this article, we’ll explore why OCD feels so real, how compulsions keep the cycle alive, and the proven strategies that bring lasting relief.

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Understanding Why Some Minds Focus on What’s Wrong, and How to Shift It Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Why do I always zero in on what’s going wrong?” Even when life is going relatively well, your mind might zoom in on what you said wrong, what might fall apart, or what others could be thinking about you.

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What Is Self-Compassion? Self-compassion means treating yourself with the same kindness, care, and understanding you’d offer a good friend in a difficult moment. Instead of criticizing yourself when you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, you respond with warmth and support. How Does It Help Mental Health?

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, panic, or stress, chances are your amygdala has been working overtime. But what if instead of fearing your amygdala or trying to silence it, you learned to befriend it? This article explores how to build a compassionate relationship with this small but powerful part of your brain—and how doing so can help you regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and live more peacefully.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD, a neurobiological disorder, and  Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental condition, often appear vastly different on the surface—one characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive rituals, the other by inattention,  impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Yet, growing research and clinical evidence show that these disorders can and do frequently co-occur, creating a complex picture that challenges both diagnosis and treatment.

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Among the toughest barriers to effective treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is insufficient training among mental health treatment providers providing therapy for this condition. While many graduate programs do provide an overview of the OCD counseling process, they do not offer specialized training for this specific condition.

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I am a cognitive behavioral therapist specializing in OCD, anxiety disorders, BDD, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). I am also trained and certified to treat ADHD. One study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that 39.9% of patients with trichotillomania also had ADHD, compared to 19.9% of the control group (Trivedi et al.,

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