Compass Health Center

25/07/2025

OCD is often misunderstood, keeping people from getting the help they need. Recognizing the signs is the first step toward real relief.

With the right support, like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold-standard treatment for OCD—it’s possible to quiet the intrusive thoughts, loosen OCD’s grip, and start feeling like yourself again.

Learn how Compass Health Center supports children, teens, young adults, and adults with OCD at https://hubs.la/Q03yKHc10 or call 877.552.6672 to get started.

25/07/2025

Mental health doesn’t follow a 9–5. That’s why we don’t either.

Our team is available evenings and weekends—call 877-552-6672 to connect with an Admission Specialist and get support within 24 hours.

🕒 Mon–Fri: 8:30 am–10 pm EST
🕒 Sat–Sun: 9:30 am–9 pm EST

24/07/2025

When your child is struggling with OCD, it can be hard to know how to help, especially when the things that feel supportive might be reinforcing their fears.

Our recent blog breaks down how to recognize OCD in children, what effective treatment looks like, and how parents can support without feeding the cycle.

Read the full blog post: https://hubs.la/Q03yKFgm0

📞 Need support now? Call 877.552.6672 or visit https://hubs.la/Q03yKwlZ0 to learn more about our specialized OCD treatment for children and teens.

With evidence-based treatment available, it is important to understand what OCD is, how to identify potential warning signs, and how to access support if your child is struggling.

22/07/2025

In our latest blog, What Is Imaginal Exposure? Benefits for OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders, Katie Torres, MSW, LCSW, Director of Compass Health Center’s Center of Excellence, breaks down how this powerful tool, when used alongside ERP, can reduce anxiety, disrupt compulsions, and support meaningful treatment progress.

🔗 Read the blog: https://hubs.la/Q03ybFKQ0


Imaginal exposure therapy helps reduce fear and anxiety by confronting distressing thoughts in a safe, structured way. Learn more.

22/07/2025

Join Compass Health Center for the first event of our three part Deskside Briefing Series: "Navigating the Continuum of Care: PHP, IOP, and When to Refer." This session provides a foundational overview of intermediate-level behavioral health care at Compass including Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs. We’ll walk through the specialized treatment programs offered, referral indications, how to collaborate with our team, and what your patients can expect.

Date: Monday, August 25, 2025Time: 12:00–12:30 PM EST
Presenters:Karina Campbell, LCSW-C, Executive Director, Compass Silver SpringTyler Tice, LCPC, Clinical Director, Compass Silver Spring

Support your patients with the right care at the right time: https://hubs.la/Q03ycf4V0

21/07/2025

Join Compass Health Center for a free, 1.5 CE-credit webinar on supporting children and teens through various types of transitions and challenges.

This webinar is designed to help clinicians, educators, and caregivers support smoother school-year-related transitions and challenges. Timed with the back-to-school season, this session will explore why transitions can be tough—covering executive functioning, confidence building, distress tolerance, and the impact of anxiety, trauma, and learning differences.

Date: August 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM CST

Register now: https://hubs.la/Q03y0DQm0

18/07/2025

"Thank you for helping me live my life again.”

At Compass Health Center, our integrated treatment program for mental health and substance use supports individuals with evidence-based care, peer connection, and skill-building that lasts. Because It’s Not Either/Or—It’s Both/And.

🔗 Learn more about our Mental Health & Substance Use Program: https://hubs.la/Q03xGBWV0

18/07/2025

It may seem like just a quirky treat, but sour candy can actually help disrupt anxious spirals, ground you in your body, and even spark a small dopamine boost.

To celebrate National Sour Candy Day, our Silver Spring team delivered some sweet (and sour!) surprises to our amazing referents as a small reminder: sometimes the little things can make a big difference.

17/07/2025

If you’re struggling with OCD or intense anxiety, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) might be what actually moves the needle. It’s not just talking about fears—it’s learning how to face them in a safe, supported way that helps you build confidence and control.

Wondering if weekly therapy is enough or if a higher level of care like PHP or IOP might be a better fit? That’s where we come in. 💬 Let’s figure it out together. Read the full blog here:
https://hubs.la/Q03xGnFL0

Learn how ERP—the gold-standard treatment for OCD—works to reduce compulsions and build resilience. Discover how Compass Health Center delivers daily ERP in a specialized, supportive setting.

15/07/2025

If talk therapy hasn’t helped your OCD symptoms, you’re not alone. Many people spend over a decade searching for answers before finding effective care. The truth is: treating OCD takes more than traditional therapy. It takes a specialized approach, specifically Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

In our latest blog, Sarah Melton, LCSW, Senior Primary Therapist, Compass Virtual, shares why specialized treatment matters for OCD, and how finding the right support can be life-changing.

🔗 Read the blog: https://hubs.ly/Q03xc6pq0

OCD treatment requires more than conversation. Learn how Compass Health Center’s ERP treatment programs can help you break through the OCD cycle.

11/07/2025

Grounding Through Breath: 4x4 Breathing for Calm & Balance
When life feels overwhelming, grounding techniques can help you find stability.

Try this simple 4x4 breathing exercise:
1. Inhale deeply through your nose for 4 seconds
2. Hold for 4 seconds
3. Exhale slowly through your mouth for 4 seconds
4. Hold again for 4 seconds
5. Repeat as needed to help regulate your nervous system 🌿💙

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10/07/2025

OCD can sound like….
Your brain is stuck on repeat, telling you that every thought defines you, and every compulsion is necessary to stay in control.

But here’s the truth: You are not your OCD.

With the right support—like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, the gold-standard treatment for OCD—you can quiet the noise, loosen the grip, and start feeling like yourself again.

Freedom is possible. Change is real. Let’s talk about it.

Start today: https://hubs.la/Q03wnhv90