Blog & Articles by GroundWork Therapists and Experts
Therapist & Counselors at GroundWork Counseling in Orlando, Florida provide insightful blogs and articles related to evidence-based therapy
When OCD Looks Like Perfectionism: The Hidden Compulsions Behind Getting Things “Just Right” Perfectionism is often viewed as a positive trait. A child wants their handwriting to look neat. A teenager spends extra time organizing their room. An adult carefully…
What to Do During a Panic Attack: Calming Strategies Backed by CBT Science Panic attacks can feel terrifying. They often strike without warning, creating an overwhelming fear that something terrible is happening—like losing control, fainting, or having a medical emergency…
When to Consider CBT: Understanding the Benefits of Evidence-Based Therapy for Anxiety, OCD, and Related Conditions People often reach out to therapy after months, or even years, of trying to manage anxiety, fear, or distress on their own. They may…
Effective Therapy for Generalized Anxiety (GAD): What Works and Why, According to Orlando CBT Specialists Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is often misunderstood. People sometimes think of it as “regular stress” or “being a worrier,” but GAD is far more than…
How to Practice ERP Techniques in Everyday Life: Guidance From OCD Specialist Marion Rodrigue Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy doesn’t end when the session does. One of the most powerful aspects of ERP—and one of the reasons it creates…
Finding a Therapist Who Specializes in CBT and ERP for OCD: What Parents and Adults Need to Know Finding the right therapist for OCD can feel overwhelming. Parents search desperately for help when their child becomes consumed by intrusive thoughts,…
Facing Your Fears: Therapy Techniques for Specific Phobias and How CBT Helps Children, Teens, and Adults Break Free Specific phobias can feel paralyzing. Parents often describe a child who cannot walk into a room with a dog, panics during storms,…
A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Teens with OCD Through ERP: What Helps, What Hurts, and How to Partner in Treatment Teenagers struggling with OCD often feel alone, embarrassed, overwhelmed, and unsure how to explain what they’re experiencing. Parents, meanwhile, frequently…
Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking with Social Anxiety: How CBT Helps Teens and Adults Build Confidence Public speaking anxiety can feel overwhelming—whether the audience is a classroom of peers, a work meeting, a community event, or simply introducing oneself…
ERP for OCD Intrusive Thoughts: Breaking the Cycle of Fear, Guilt, and Mental Rituals Intrusive thoughts are one of the most misunderstood and isolating symptoms of OCD. They often center around themes that deeply disturb the person experiencing them—thoughts about…
