Overcome Your OCD with Online Therapy

Category: OCD Online Therapy | Last updated: February 1st, 2022 | Reviewed and approved by:
Dr. Steven Gans, MD
Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD

Most of us have, at some time, felt uncertain about leaving the iron or the stove on and some have even gone home to check. This type of behavior is just normal and doesn't cause any damage or harm in one's life. However, if you have intrusive "what if" thoughts, and your need to perform these behaviors on a regular basis and they interfere with your daily life, then you might be suffering from OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).

OCD is a condition marked by irrational beliefs (obsessions) and rituals (compulsions). The obsessions are recurrent, unwanted thoughts that are difficult or impossible for you to ignore and cause you anxiety. By performing repetitive, ritualized compulsions, you (temporarily) ease your anxiety. It may, for example, be that you often wash your hands very thoroughly, or check all the locks in your home. You may feel like you "have" to do these rituals. These thoughts and behaviors most likely take up a lot of your time and energy, causing you significant stress which can cause tension in your relationships and other aspects of your life.

Luckily there is hope, even if you have tried to stop your compulsions before and it has not been as successful as you would like. Our therapy for OCD is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). With the help of CBT and your therapist, you will identify what triggers your OCD. You will learn how to face your obsessions and find ways to refrain from ritualizing. Eventually you will be able to face these triggers without the need to perform your normal rituals (like washing your hands several times in a row or checking the lights numerous times). You will discover how to replace these negative thoughts with more realistic ones. Eventually you will be in charge of the thoughts and behaviors that previously have been fueling your OCD, so that you can live life free from obsessions and compulsions.

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"I’m a four weeks in and was paired with a great therapist. I also have been using the online tools, they’re useful. I intend to stick with it and see how it goes."

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"I've liked the program and my therapist so far, being able to do my worksheets and answer my therapist anytime during the week/day has been invaluable to me. It would be difficult for me to fit a normal in-person hour session right now, so this is perfect for my therapy needs/goals."

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"My therapist is very professional, practical, and proactive in following up with me on goals and assignments. He is also easy to talk to and adds levity to my sessions when appropriate. Highly recommend!"

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"has helped me overcome a lot of stressful things just being able to talk with someone about it all and having the reminder to put myself first"

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"The sessions have been a great help in building conversation skills and understanding. Also, helping us to understand how are vastly different backgrounds have led to misunderstandings and how to overcome these problems"

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"I really like the service because I can attend on sessions from all around the globe. My therapist is a great fit and I enjoy the sessions."

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"I like my experience so far . I just wish you guys would have an app instead of using a browser to access the services. I would also like to see a filter where we can choose therapists in our area/ community as well- not just by country , but by city and so forth. But I appreciate and enjoy all the resources you guys offer and the price point , which is very much needed for people who are low or no income.

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