Melissa DiPaolis
MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
According to the International OCD Foundation, about 1 in 100 adults in the U.S. live with OCD. Without proper treatment, this condition can disrupt daily activities and cause significant distress. At Empathy Health Clinic in Orlando, FL, we offer several types of therapy for OCD to help you manage your symptoms and regain control of your life.
Our therapy programs are designed to provide effective strategies for managing obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors to improve your well-being and enable you to live a fuller life.
When you come to Empathy Health Clinic for OCD therapy, we create a customized treatment plan just for you. Our mental health professionals start with an intake session to understand your situation, followed by regular care to help you manage OCD in a healthy way.
At Empathy Health Clinic, our first OCD therapy session helps us understand you and your specific concerns. In this 60-minute session, we examine your mental and physical health, gather a detailed medical and family health history and assess your OCD symptoms. This helps us determine the best treatment options for you.
As part of our OCD treatment program, we offer monthly online and in-person follow-up sessions. During these appointments, we monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan. Using specific treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy for OCD, we ensure you receive the best care to manage your OCD effectively.
Delivered online, our talk therapy sessions focus specifically on helping you manage OCD. These one-hour sessions typically occur weekly or bi-weekly. During our time together, we work on understanding your OCD triggers and developing effective coping strategies to reduce anxiety and improve your daily functioning.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than just occasional compulsive behaviors; it is a serious mental health condition that requires professional intervention. OCD involves persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). The behaviors consume more than an hour every day, negatively impacting your mental health and interpersonal relationships.
Symptoms of OCD can include:
Depression, anxiety often co-occur with OCD and worsen symptoms. If you struggle with obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, get help with a personalized OCD treatment plan from Empathy Health Clinic to manage these symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Untreated OCD can have far-reaching effects on your daily life, leading to many negative outcomes. Chronic OCD affects not only your emotional well-being but also has serious physical and social consequences.
OCD can make even the simplest daily tasks feel overwhelming, with time-consuming rituals and intrusive thoughts disrupting your routine. This can lead to stress and frustration. At Empathy Health Clinic, we give you the tools and strategies to help you manage these symptoms, allowing you to regain control and improve your day-to-day functioning.
OCD can cause you to avoid friends and activities to escape anxiety triggers and potential embarrassment. This social isolation can leave you feeling lonely and disconnected. At Empathy Health Clinic, our compassionate therapists use effective treatments like CBT and exposure and response therapy (ERP) to help you manage OCD, reconnect with others, and enjoy social activities again.
OCD can take a toll on your physical health, causing issues like headaches, fatigue and gastrointestinal issues due to constant stress and anxiety. You may also experience physical complications due to compulsive behaviors like handwashing, hair pulling or skin picking. To help you manage your stress levels, we provide mindfulness therapies to improve your physical health.
At Empathy Health Clinic, our OCD therapies provide a comprehensive approach to help you manage and reduce OCD symptoms. Our therapies for OCD help you address the underlying reasons behind your thoughts and behaviors and equip you with practical coping strategies. We also incorporate mindfulness techniques as part of a holistic treatment plan.
CBT is a proven and effective type of therapy for OCD. It helps you identify and change the negative thoughts and behaviors that fuel your OCD. Through CBT, you’ll learn to challenge obsessive thoughts and reduce compulsive actions. This therapy to treat OCD helps you develop healthier ways to cope, improve your daily life and find lasting relief from OCD symptoms.
ERP therapy is a form of CBT specifically designed for people with OCD. It involves gradually exposing you to your fears and preventing the compulsive behaviors that usually follow, helping you to build tolerance and reduce anxiety over time.
ACT teaches you to accept your obsessive thoughts without acting on them and to commit to behaviors that align with your values. By focusing on mindfulness and staying present, ACT helps you develop psychological flexibility. This means you can better handle your OCD symptoms and lead a more fulfilling, value-driven life.
Take control of your OCD and intrusive thoughts with therapy in Orlando, FL. At Empathy Health Clinic, we offer personalized care and proven treatments to help you reach your goals. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your journey toward better emotional health and well-being.
In-person, this time will be spent evaluating your physical and mental health to provide a treatment plan that is customized for your specific needs.
Online or in-person, monthly follow-up appointments are required for all patients to ensure the success of your treatment and that your health goals are being met.
Online or in person. this is designated for individuals to process and explore their thoughts. Typically, meetings are weekly or bi-weekly.
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