OCD and Anxiety Counseling

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Specialized Individual counseling for those struggling with OCD, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, hair pulling, skin picking, panic disorder, Pans/Pandas & tics and tourette's.

When to Seek Help 🆘Sometimes we try to push through on our own, but there comes a point when getting professional suppor...
07/29/2025

When to Seek Help 🆘

Sometimes we try to push through on our own, but there comes a point when getting professional support isn't just helpful - it's necessary.

Here are the signs:

1️⃣ Daily Functioning is Affected
When anxiety or OCD starts messing with your work, school, or relationships, that's a big red flag. You shouldn't have to sacrifice the important parts of your life to manage symptoms.

2️⃣ Symptoms are Getting Worse
If what you're experiencing is becoming more frequent or intense, don't wait for it to get even worse. Early intervention makes recovery so much easier!

3️⃣ You're Avoiding Things
When you start staying away from places, people, or activities because of anxiety or OCD, your world starts getting smaller. You deserve to live fully, not just survive.

4️⃣ Self-Help Isn't Enough
You've tried breathing exercises, apps, and YouTube videos, but you're still feeling overwhelmed. That's totally normal! Some things need professional guidance.

Getting help isn't giving up - it's being smart about your recovery.
Ready to take the next step?

🔍 Find a therapist: Check out www.iocdf.org for OCD specialists in your area.

💻 Learn at your own pace: My "Master Your OCD" online course at www.ocd-anxiety.com gives you step-by-step tools you can start using today.

You've got this! 💪

Self-compassion isn't just being nice to yourself - it's about changing those unhelpful thinking patterns that keep you ...
07/22/2025

Self-compassion isn't just being nice to yourself - it's about changing those unhelpful thinking patterns that keep you stuck. Here's how to get started:

1️⃣ Talk to Yourself Like a Friend
Would you say those harsh words to someone you love? Probably not! So why say them to yourself? When you catch yourself being cruel, pause and ask: "What would I tell my best friend right now?"

2️⃣ Remember You're Human
Everyone struggles, makes mistakes, and has bad days. You're not broken - you're having a human experience! Perfectionism is just your brain trying to protect you, but it's not helping.

3️⃣ Notice Your Inner Critic
That voice saying you're "not good enough" or "should be doing better"? That's just unhelpful thinking, not facts. Challenge those thoughts: Are they realistic? Are they helpful? What's a kinder way to think about this? Could I prove this thinking to Judge Judy?

4️⃣ Celebrate Small Wins
Got out of bed? Took a shower? Asked for help? These ALL count! Recovery happens in tiny steps, not giant leaps.

Note: If you have OCD, don't try to challenge obsessive thoughts - that actually makes them stronger! For OCD, we allow the thoughts and focus on changing behaviors.

Start small, be patient with yourself, and remember - you deserve the same kindness you show others! ❤️

Love someone with OCD? You want to help, but sometimes it's hard to know what actually helps vs. what makes things worse...
07/17/2025

Love someone with OCD?

You want to help, but sometimes it's hard to know what actually helps vs. what makes things worse.

Here's your guide:
1️⃣ Don't Enable Compulsions
This feels counterintuitive, but don't help with their rituals or give excessive reassurance. Saying "yes, you're a good person" for the 10th time actually feeds the OCD cycle.

It's tough, but it helps be tolerate uncertainty, which is what we want with OCD.

2️⃣ Learn About OCD
The more you understand what's happening in their brain, the less frustrated you'll feel. OCD isn't about being "picky" or "controlling" - it's a real condition that causes genuine distress.

3️⃣ Encourage Treatment
Gently support them in getting professional help. Offer to help find a therapist who specializes in OCD. Sometimes just knowing you're in their corner makes all the difference. Encourage exposure and response prevention therapy.

4️⃣ Be Patient
Recovery isn't linear! There will be good days and hard days. Celebrate the small wins - like when they resist a compulsion or try an exposure. Those moments are HUGE! 🎉

Remember: You can't fix their OCD, but you can be a loving, supportive presence on their journey.

ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) sounds scary, but it's actually one of the best ways to beat anxiety and OCD. Her...
07/15/2025

ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) sounds scary, but it's actually one of the best ways to beat anxiety and OCD.

Here's how to get started without overwhelming yourself:

1️⃣ Start Small
Don't jump into your biggest fear on day one! Begin with things that make you a little anxious, then work your way up. Think of it like going to the gym - you don't start with the heaviest weights!

2️⃣ Stay in the Moment
This is the hard part: when you do an exposure, DON'T do your usual compulsions or safety behaviors afterward. Just sit with the uncomfortable feeling. It's temporary, I promise!

3️⃣ Track Your Progress
Keep a simple journal! Write down what you exposed yourself to and how your anxiety changed. You'll be amazed to see how much braver you get over time.

4️⃣ Be Patient with Yourself
Your brain is literally learning something new about fear. That takes time! Some days will be harder than others, and that's totally normal.

Remember: You're not trying to get rid of anxiety forever. You're teaching your brain that you can handle it! 🧠✨

Feeling anxious? You're not alone! Here are 4 simple tricks that actually work:1️⃣ Box BreathingBreathe in for 4, hold f...
07/10/2025

Feeling anxious? You're not alone!

Here are 4 simple tricks that actually work:

1️⃣ Box Breathing
Breathe in for 4, hold for 4, breathe out for 4, hold for 4. Do this 4 times. It's like a reset button for your nervous system!

2️⃣ Name It Out Loud
Say "I notice I'm feeling anxious" right out loud. Seriously! Naming your feelings takes away some of their power over you.

3️⃣ Move Your Body
Do 10 jumping jacks, stretch your arms up high, or shake it out! Your body holds tension, so let's release it.

4️⃣ Here's the Plot Twist...
The goal isn't to make anxiety disappear (sorry!). It's to change how you react to it. These techniques help prepare you for exposure and response prevention.

Your anxiety doesn't define you. You've got tools now! 💪

Want to learn more? Check out my step-by-step program at
www.ocd-anxiety.com

Intrusive thoughts are normal, but how we respond to them matters 💭Here's the thing - fighting them only makes them stro...
07/08/2025

Intrusive thoughts are normal, but how we respond to them matters 💭

Here's the thing - fighting them only makes them stronger.

Instead, try these 5 steps:

1️⃣ Don't fight them - Let them pass like clouds in the sky

2️⃣ Label them - "I'm having the thought that..." This creates distance between you and the thought

3️⃣ Ground yourself - Use your 5 senses to come back to the present moment

4️⃣ Talk to someone - A therapist, trusted friend, or support group can provide perspective

5️⃣ Use ERP - This is HUGE! Exposure and Response Prevention teaches you to sit with thoughts without acting on them. Instead of removing intrusive thoughts, you learn to give them a different response.

ERP is a game-changer because it helps breaks the cycle.

When you stop avoiding or fighting the thoughts, they lose their power over you.

You learn that thoughts are just thoughts - they don't define you or require action.

⚠️ Important: Make sure these techniques don't become compulsions! If you find yourself thinking "I HAVE to do this" or feel like you must perform these steps perfectly, it might be turning into a compulsion.

The goal is flexibility, not rigid rules.

06/30/2025

Want to help your loved one with OCD?

Here's how:

Stop the reassurance train 🚂
Them: "Will there be a fire?"
You: "I don't know, maybe"
Them: "Did I pick the right person?"
You: "Maybe you did, maybe you didn't"

Sounds harsh? It's actually helping. Reassurance feeds OCD.

Make a plan together:

List their compulsions
Decide how you'll respond
Daily check-ins: "What went well? What can we work on?"

Remember: You can't force recovery, but you can choose how YOU respond.

Most importantly: Love them. They need comfort, not constant fixing.

Find a therapist who gets OCD. Your support + professional help = winning combo 💙

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550 South Watters Road, Suite 284
Allen, TX
75013

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm

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