Cultivate Therapy LLC

07/12/2025

In case anyone wants to participate:

Living with OCD in the United States? Participate today in the 10-minute National OCD Survey! Is OCD impacted by: Where you live? What you value? ...

06/20/2025

A great opportunity!

07/23/2024

Cultivate is a sponsor for the OCD walk in Des Moines on September 8th! Check out the event to support awareness building about OCD so that people can get diagnosed sooner and receive the support they need!

07/10/2024

Many of the clients I work with that deal with OCD are frustrated by the idea in the media that OCD is only cleaning, fearing germs, or needing things a certain way. While these are subtypes of OCD, there are many different subtypes that are also very distressing. For more information about different subtypes, check out iocdf.org for information and expert articles. Examples in this post were taken from some resources on this site.

01/18/2024

One of my favorite books to recommend to clients! This book has so many examples and practical tips for setting boundaries. I especially love the chapters about setting boundaries in specific areas of your life, like family, friends, work, etc. The examples are often situations I have heard many people talk about, so they are very useful.

01/16/2024

I have decided in the new year to start a series on what I’m reading, listening to, and watching so that others might be able to find stories and information that resonate with them! First up is Radical Compassion by Tara Brach- this book had a lot of great meditations to help sit with and process emotions. Check out some of my favorite quotes and practices on the slides!

11/18/2023

Thinking of those who have lost a loved one to su***de today. The holidays are a hard time for grief. Give yourself the space you need this holiday season and lean on those who offer you support and understanding!

11/10/2023

Grounding can make a difference!

10/11/2023

National coming out day is a celebration of LGBTQ+ people sharing their authentic selves with important people in their lives! I’ve recently heard the term “letting in” rather than “coming out”. I love this phrase as a way to see it as choosing to share a part of yourself with someone else, letting them in on important information about you.

09/20/2023

This captures exhaustion from OCD quite well. Courtesy of Anxiety & OCD Treatment: Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LCPC.

08/31/2023

We invite you to honor your loved one(s) at the Mental Health Matters 5K. Here's how:

08/16/2023

I have immediate availability for new clients! Check out my website for more information or to schedule (link in bio)!