Saharah Shrout, LPC

Saharah Shrout, LPC OATH Therapy offering specialized, evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders. Contact us today to scheduled a free consultation.

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Feeling like your thoughts have "powers" to cause harm? That may be magical thinking, a common OCD pattern where thought...
02/28/2026

Feeling like your thoughts have "powers" to cause harm? That may be magical thinking, a common OCD pattern where thoughts are mistaken for facts.

In our new blog, we unpack what magical thinking looks like (e.g., “If I don’t step on a crack, someone won’t get hurt”), why it keeps OCD stuck, and practical steps from ERP to start loosening its grip. You don’t have to act on every scary thought; learning to tolerate uncertainty is the first step.

Read the full post…link in bio. And reach out if you’d like support or a free consultation. You’re not alone. 💙

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to mean doing more, it can be about letting go!For those with OCD and anxiety, “cleaning” c...
02/26/2026

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to mean doing more, it can be about letting go!

For those with OCD and anxiety, “cleaning” can become overchecking, overthinking, and overcorrecting. This season, consider clearing out something deeper:

The urge to be 100% certain
The pressure to get it “just right”
The belief that anxiety means you’re doing something wrong

What if this spring, you practiced allowing uncertainty instead of eliminating it?

Healing isn’t about controlling every thought.
It’s about changing your relationship to them.

You deserve a life marked by peace, not pressure.

Why OCD Is Still So Often Missed in Men and People of ColorOCD is highly treatable. But too many people go years without...
02/19/2026

Why OCD Is Still So Often Missed in Men and People of Color

OCD is highly treatable. But too many people go years without the right diagnosis or evidence-based care.

Stigma, cost, cultural barriers, and the shortage of ERP-trained specialists all contribute to a growing treatment gap. This means many individuals struggle silently, often misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression while their OCD symptoms remain untreated.

When we improve access to specialized, culturally responsive care, outcomes improve. ERP works. But only if people can actually access it.

In our latest blog, we break down:
• Why OCD is frequently underdiagnosed
• How stigma and systemic barriers impact men and communities of color
• What can be done to close the treatment gap

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Read more: https://www.oaththerapy.com/blog/why-ocd-is-underdiagnosed-and-undertreated-barriers-for-care

Anxiety is a nervous system response!Quick regulation skills can help when:• Panic symptoms spike• Your thoughts feel ov...
02/19/2026

Anxiety is a nervous system response!

Quick regulation skills can help when:
• Panic symptoms spike
• Your thoughts feel overwhelming
• Your body feels stuck in fight-or-flight

For individuals with anxiety or panic, grounding and breathing skills can be helpful for managing distress. Coping tools support regulation, but lasting change comes from evidence-based treatment like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Regulate. Refocus. Respond.

Valentine’s Day can be especially triggering for those with Relationship OCD! 💌Intrusive thoughts and doubts like “Do I ...
02/13/2026

Valentine’s Day can be especially triggering for those with Relationship OCD! 💌

Intrusive thoughts and doubts like “Do I really love them?” or “What if there’s someone better?” can feel louder. ROCD often leads to reassurance-seeking, checking feelings, or comparing your relationship to idealized versions of love.

This Valentine’s day remember thoughts are not facts, anxiety is not intuition, and love doesn’t require perfect certainty! Often, when love is portrayed as certain and effortless, normal ambivalence can feel like a threat.

A gentle reframe this season: love isn’t proven by the absence of doubt, but by the willingness to stay present despite it.

Join us in welcoming Elizabeth to the OATH Therapy team!Elizabeth is a Clinical Mental Health Intern, supervised by Saha...
02/11/2026

Join us in welcoming Elizabeth to the OATH Therapy team!

Elizabeth is a Clinical Mental Health Intern, supervised by Saharah Shrout, MA, LPC-S, who is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Houston Christian University.

Elizabeth loves working with children, teens and adults, and has a special passion for supporting clients navigating anxiety, OCD, excessive worry, and life transitions.

Elizabeth brings a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy and draws from evidence-based treatments including CBT, ERP and ACT.

She is deeply committed to creating a space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful change. Elizabeth is now accepting new clients. Contact our office to learn more or schedule an initial consultation with Elizabeth.

We are so thrilled to have her as part of our team here at !

Feeling stuck in your own mind can be exhausting. What if the goal isn’t to stop thinking altogether, but to change how ...
02/06/2026

Feeling stuck in your own mind can be exhausting. What if the goal isn’t to stop thinking altogether, but to change how you relate to your thoughts?

In our latest blog, we explore cognitive defusion, an ACT-based skill that helps you make space from your thoughts instead of being pulled around by them. Learn how stepping back from your inner narrative can reduce suffering, increase choice, and give you more room to live the life you value.

Want to slow the mental noise and stop identifying with every thought that shows up?
Click the link in bio to read the full blog and start practicing freedom from “meaning gives me power.”

OCD affects people of all races, yet black individuals are significantly under diagnosed due to systemic barriers, such ...
02/05/2026

OCD affects people of all races, yet black individuals are significantly under diagnosed due to systemic barriers, such as stigma, lack of access, and a mistrust of the medical system.

At OATH Therapy, we are committed to advocacy, representation, and culturally, competent OCD and anxiety treatment.

You are more than your diagnosis.More than your anxiety.More than your past.This year, we are excited to launch Next Lev...
01/06/2026

You are more than your diagnosis.
More than your anxiety.
More than your past.

This year, we are excited to launch Next Level Narrative, a new outpatient therapy group at OATH Therapy that helps you step back from the stories that keep you feeling stuck and begin shaping a more empowered narrative.

Rooted in Narrative Therapy, this group focuses on separating you from the problem and reconnecting with your values, strengths, and resilience. No fixing. No labeling. Just curiosity, compassion, and growth.

🗓 Starts Thursday, January 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 In-person in Houston or virtual (Texas residents)
💲 $25 per group | 5-week closed group

Led by Abeeb Oki, MEd, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Saharah Shrout, MA, LPC-S

🔗 Sign up using the link in our bio

Peace does not mean the absence of struggle. It means steadiness in the middle of it.If your mind feels loud this season...
12/24/2025

Peace does not mean the absence of struggle. It means steadiness in the middle of it.

If your mind feels loud this season, know that peace can still be practiced, even in small moments.

You are not alone. 🤍

John 14:27

We are so excited to celebrate our amazing OATH Therapy administrative assistant, Imry Shrout-Jordan, as she prepares f...
12/11/2025

We are so excited to celebrate our amazing OATH Therapy administrative assistant, Imry Shrout-Jordan, as she prepares for an incredible journey this December. She’ll be traveling to San José, Costa Rica from December 12–19, 2025 with UMHB Global Outreach, a trip she has been prayerfully preparing for over the past several months.

During her time in Costa Rica, she will serve alongside Hoops for Hope, helping run basketball camps and Bible studies for the local community. Her lifelong love of basketball and her heart for serving others make this opportunity a beautiful fit, and we couldn’t be more proud of her.

Please join us in wishing her safety, encouragement, and meaningful experiences as she steps into this adventure. We can’t wait to hear all she learns and brings back with her.

💙 Your OATH Therapy Family is cheering you on!

We're at the CFISD Mental Health & Wellness Fair! Come check us out. We've got activities and would love to meet you!
12/03/2025

We're at the CFISD Mental Health & Wellness Fair! Come check us out. We've got activities and would love to meet you!

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