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
What to Expect During Your First CBT or ERP Session Starting therapy for the first time can feel both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking. If you’re considering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), you’re already taking…
Building Resilience in Anxious Children Through CBT Therapy Anxiety among children is more prevalent than many people realize. According to the CDC, 9.4% of children aged 3–17 in the United States have been diagnosed with anxiety, a condition that can…
Navigating the Challenges of ERP Therapy for Severe OCD & Levels of Care Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a debilitating condition, impacting the lives of those who experience it in profound ways. For individuals living with severe OCD, accessing effective…
How Virtual Therapy is Revolutionizing CBT and ERP Treatments to improve their mental wellbeing from the comfort of their homes. Virtual therapy is transforming CBT and ERP, offering unparalleled accessibility, flexibility, and effectiveness to those in need. What Makes Virtual…
How CBT Teaches You to Challenge Negative Thought Patterns Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has stood the test of time as one of the most effective, evidence-based treatments for various mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If…
Spotting the Signs of Anxiety in Children Early Anxiety can sneak into a child’s life silently, often disguised as everyday worries or temporary stress. However, when left unaddressed, it can snowball into challenges that might affect their ability to focus,…
My Child Is Confessing Bad Thoughts - Intrusive Thoughts as Early OCD Symptom It can be shocking and concerning for a parent to hear their child confessing what they describe as "bad thoughts." If you're in this situation, you're not…
Why ERP is the Gold Standard for Treating OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel overwhelming, but effective treatment options are available. Among them, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is widely recognized as the gold standard for addressing OCD symptoms. This…
Breaking the Worry Cycle How to Manage Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Everyday Life Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) can feel like an endless loop of worry—from minor inconveniences to imagined worst-case scenarios. For those living with this constant mental chatter, it’s…
How CBT Helps Rewire Your Thoughts to Overcome Anxiety Anxiety can feel like an unruly storm, overwhelming your thoughts and leaving you stuck in a cycle of worry and fear. But imagine if there were a way to calm that…
