Christie Baur Psychotherapy

04/01/2026

www.christiebaurlpc.com/blog-2-1/relationship-ocd-when-doubt-isnt-just-doubt

Relationship OCD (ROCD) is one of the most misunderstood forms of OCD. It doesn’t look like the stereotypical checking or handwashing people expect. Instead, it shows up in a place that already carries a lot of weight: your relationship. And because relationships naturally involve uncertainty, v

03/06/2026

https://www.christiebaurlpc.com/blog-2-1/why-therapy-can-sometimes-feel-harder-before-it-starts-to-feel-betterand-what-that-means

Many people begin therapy looking for relief—from anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or patterns that feel stuck. But something that often surprises people is that sometimes things can start to feel harder before they start to feel better. If you’ve experienced this, you’re not alone...

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

https://www.christiebaurlpc.com/blog-2-1/why-therapy-can-sometimes-feel-harder-before-it-starts-to-feel-betterand-what-that-means

02/13/2026

https://www.christiebaurlpc.com/blog-2-1/the-emotional-and-psychological-roots-of-binge-eating

One of the most confusing things about binge eating is that, on the surface, it looks like it’s about food. Many people assume the solution is more control, stricter rules, or the “right” diet. But for most people, binge eating isn’t really about hunger or food at all. It’s often connected...

01/22/2026

www.christiebaurlpc.com/blog-2-1/managing-anxiety-and-building-emotional-safety-during-times-of-change

If you’re going through a life transition and feeling more anxious, unsettled, or emotionally raw than usual, you’re definitely not alone. This comes up for a lot of people—especially if anxiety is already something you struggle with. Change—even the good kind—has a way of pulling the rug ...

01/09/2026

https://www.christiebaurlpc.com/blog-2-1/too-tired-to-care-how-to-move-through-depression-one-step-at-a-time

Depression can feel like a heavy fog, sapping energy, motivation, and even the will to do things that normally feel essential. You may know what you should do—eat, shower, get out of bed, or exercise—but the thought of actually doing it can feel overwhelming. This isn’t a failure; it’s a sym...

12/01/2025

www.christiebaurlpc.com/blog-2-1/managing-depression-during-the-holidays-a-gentle-guide-for-when-things-feel-heavy

The holidays come with a lot of expectations. Everywhere you look, there are images of joy, togetherness, sparkle, and magic. And while those moments can exist, the reality is that many people struggle this time of year — especially when depression is part of the picture. If you’re feeling low w...

10/28/2025

https://www.christiebaurlpc.com/blog-2-1/when-anxiety-lessens-but-you-dont-know-who-you-are-without-it

For a long time, anxiety may have felt like the background noise of your life — always there, shaping how you think, feel, and respond. It might have influenced your routines, your relationships, even the way you saw yourself. So when that constant hum of worry starts to quiet — maybe through th...

10/20/2025

www.christiebaurlpc.com/blog-2-1/learning-to-accept-uncertainty-the-key-to-reducing-anxiety

If there’s one thing anxiety hates , it’s uncertainty. Most of us feel calmer when we know what’s coming next, but life rarely gives us that guarantee. When things feel unpredictable, our minds start spinning — trying to plan, predict, or control what happens next. The problem? The harder we...

10/14/2025

https://www.christiebaurlpc.com/blog-2-1/is-ocd-a-neurological-disorder-understanding-the-brain-based-roots-of-obsessive-compulsive-disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often thought of purely as a mental or behavioral condition, but growing research shows it has strong neurological underpinnings . While OCD is classified as a mental health disorder, it’s also deeply connected to the way certain brain circuits and neurotrans