Religious Obsessions | Scrupulosity OCD At The Center for Anxiety & OCD at GroundWork Counseling in Orlando we specialize in evidence-based treatment of OCD utilizing ERP (exposure and response prevention) and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can…
Additional Information About PANDAS | Sudden Onset OCD PANDAS, short for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus, is a mysterious disorder that is extremely debilitating to those affected. Often, one day a child is happy, and the next they are…
The Common Misconception of OCD OCD Awareness Week invites us all to become more aware and gain a greater understanding about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Most people think that OCD means being clean and neat and tidy and well organized. The…
OCD – Misunderstood and Misdiagnosed The Center for Anxiety & OCD in Orlando| Specializing In Effective OCD Treatment At The Center for Anxiety & OCD in Orlando, our highly trained OCD therapists specialize in evidence-based CBT and ERP (exposure and response prevention)…
Childhood Sudden Onset OCD | Have You Considered PANDAS / PANS? PANDAS / PANS can present with sudden onset OCD symptoms, typically presenting in children ages 3-14. What Is PANDAS? PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus) is the sudden,…
#BFRBWeek Raising Awareness For Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB) & Evidence-Based Treatment The Center For Anxiety and OCD at GroundWork Counseling in Orlando provides evidence-based CBT and HRT therapy for adults, teens, and children struggling with BFRBs such as dermatillomania (skin-picking disorder)…
Thought Stopping and Thought Suppression in OCD Treatment & Therapy “I’ve been doing my best not to think about it, but by trying so hard not to think about it, I can’t stop thinking about it”, said Yankee shortstop Paul…
Intrusive Thoughts & "Bad Thoughts" in OCD / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder An International study of university students, who had not been diagnosed with OCD, conducted in 13 countries and across 6 continents found that nearly all of the participants (93.6%)…
Suggested Questions for Selecting an OCD Therapist for Yourself or Your Child At The Center for Anxiety & OCD at GroundWork Counseling in Orlando, we feel it is important for clients to be educated when selecting a therapist to treat their…
GETTING YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY TO PAY FOR EFFECTIVE OCD TREATMENT (By Dr Fred Penzel) Many individuals who suffer from OCD or have family members with OCD don’t realize that your insurance company is responsible for providing you with appropriate treatment…