Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment
Specialized treatment for OCD—backed by science, delivered with compassion
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that a person feels driven to perform. These thoughts and behaviors can feel exhausting, time-consuming, and highly distressing. OCD isn’t about being “neat” or “organized” — it's about feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety and ritualized behaviors.
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Common OCD Themes:​
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Fear of contamination or germs
Fear of harm coming to self or others
Intrusive taboo thoughts (violent, sexual, religious, or moral themes)
Excessive need for symmetry or exactness
Relationship OCD
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Common OCD Concerns:​
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“Why can’t I stop the thoughts?”
“Obsessive thoughts I can’t control”
“Constant checking, what’s wrong with me?”
“I’m stuck in rituals and it’s ruining my life."
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Exposure and Response​
Prevention
(ERP)
ERP is a popular treatment for OCD. You will be gradually exposed to the thoughts, images, or situations that trigger your fears while reducing compulsions. It is more of a systematic approach. We begin with psychoeducation, move to the planning phase, and begin to implement exposures based on our plan. You will have the opportunty to practice exposures both in and outside of session. This is a very active approach.
Inference-Based Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy
(I-CBT)
Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) is a newer form of therapy for OCD that focuses on how intrusive doubts form. It targets “inferential confusion,” where people mistake possibility for probability, leading to obsessive fears. By addressing the faulty reasoning behind obsessions, I-CBT helps reduce OCD symptoms at the root. You will learn how to trust yourself and your senses, build your confidence, and address your feared possible self.
Acceptance and Commitment​
Therapy ​
(ACT)
With ACT, we focus on helping you accept the presence of unwanted thoughts without needing to control or eliminate them. We also work on values-based living so that OCD no longer dominates your life. ACT involves mindfulness and acceptance work and views thoughts as neither good nor bad. Learning to seperate yourself from your thoughts rather than push them away is a powerful and helpful skill. ACT is often paired with ERP.
What Is OCD?
Feeling trapped in your own thoughts? Help is near—OCD therapy in Buffalo Grove, IL is available.
Break free from the loop—find clarity, calm, and confidence.