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
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…
What to Expect During Your First CBT or ERP Session: A Parent’s and Client’s Guide to Starting Evidence-Based Therapy Starting therapy for anxiety or OCD can feel intimidating. Parents often arrive worried about how their child will respond. Adults feel…
Building Resilience in Anxious Children Through CBT: Helping Kids Grow Braver, More Confident, and More Flexible Childhood anxiety is more common than many parents realize, but its signs are often subtle. A child who hesitates to try new things, clings…
Navigating the Challenges of ERP Therapy for Severe OCD: Understanding Levels of Care and Support Options Severe OCD can take over every corner of a person’s life. Parents describe watching their child become consumed by rituals or fears they cannot…
How Virtual Therapy Is Transforming CBT and ERP Treatment: A Modern Approach for Anxiety & OCD Care Over the past decade, virtual therapy has evolved from a convenient option to a powerful, research-supported way of delivering high-quality mental health treatment…
Spotting the Signs of Anxiety in Children Early: What Parents Should Look For and When to Seek Help Anxiety in children rarely looks the way adults expect. Instead of verbalizing fear or articulating worries, many children express anxiety through behavior,…
How CBT Teaches You to Challenge Negative Thought Patterns: A Guide for Adults, Teens, and Parents Negative thoughts are a universal human experience, but when they become persistent, rigid, or extreme, they can shape how someone feels, behaves, and relates…
My Child Keeps Confessing “Bad Thoughts”: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts in Kids and When to Seek OCD Specialized Help Few moments are more concerning for a parent than when a child shares a sudden, unexpected, or disturbing thought. A child might…
Breaking the Worry Cycle: How to Manage Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in Everyday Life Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is often misunderstood because it doesn’t always look dramatic. People imagine anxiety as panic attacks or visible fear, but for many children,…
