OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) involves intrusive thoughts, overthinking, and mental or behavioral compulsions used to reduce anxiety or create certainty. Many adults experience OCD as constant doubt, mental spiraling, reassurance-seeking, and feeling stuck in their own thoughts
Common OCD symptoms include:
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Intrusive, unwanted thoughts
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Constant overthinking or mental rumination
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Reassurance-seeking
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Replaying conversations or scenarios
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Mental checking or compulsive analysis
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Anxiety that only temporarily improves with certainty
​OCD often overlaps with anxiety, especially when fear of the future, relationships, or mistakes drives the thought patterns.
Do I need OCD therapy?​
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You may benefit from therapy if you:
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Feel stuck in repetitive thoughts or mental loops
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Struggle with intrusive thoughts or constant doubt
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Need reassurance to feel calm
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Overthink relationships, decisions, or mistakes
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Feel anxious when things are uncertain
How OCD is treated
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OCD is effectively treated with evidence-based therapy, including:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation​
These approaches help you reduce compulsions, respond differently to intrusive thoughts, and feel less controlled by anxiety and overthinking.
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We offer online therapy across Illinois and Colorado, making it easier to access specialized OCD treatment from home.
