Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT

06/12/2024

OCD is a highly misunderstood condition, even in the mental health community. All you need to do is to log onto TikTok or Instagram to see the misconceptions being thrown around.

One common misunderstanding is that OCD is about liking things to be neat and orderly. You might hear someone saying they’re “so OCD” about wanting their pens in an even row or about their hygiene. Many equate OCD to perfectionism or an eye for detail.

But in reality, OCD and perfectionism are two very different things. Although research shows they’re related, being a perfectionist does not mean you have OCD, nor vice versa.

In this blog, I talk about the differences between OCD and perfectionism, how to tell if you’re a perfectionist or if you might be experiencing symptoms of OCD (or both!), and how therapy can help.

OCD is a highly misunderstood condition, even in the mental health community. All you need to do is to log onto TikTok or Instagram to see the misconceptions being thrown around .  One common misunderstanding is that OCD is about liking things to be neat and orderly. You might hear someon

04/03/2024

I’ve been seeing more and more people in my practice who seem to have it all professionally. They're high performers with a tinge of perfectionism, and they’re highly successful at school or work. They’re collecting achievement after achievement and are getting recognized for their abilities. It’s clear that their work is very important to them, and they’re good at it.

But more and more, these clients tell me that despite their high performance at school/work, they’re lonely. “I have no friends,” they tell me in sessions. They work so hard that it doesn’t leave much time to date or have a social life. Or they don’t feel confident when it comes to their social skills and relating to people outside of the confines of work.

If this sounds like you, know that you’re not alone. Surveys show that so many are in this boat; overall, we’re spending less and less time at social events, and we have fewer friends than ever before.

But there are ways to better balance work/school and social life, and feel fulfilled in every area of your life. Let’s dive in.

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Learn why it's common to feel like 'I have no friends' despite professional success. | Online Therapy in Irvine, CA | Schedule your free consultation today.

03/18/2024

Clip from my interview on the Yellow Chair Collective podcast, "Bipolar Disorder + OCD, and Dealing with Burnout." Check out my full interview: https://youtu.be/djNoAC8CMUQ?si=8RUenUlJyjG58a30

03/15/2024

Click below to watch my interview on the Yellow Chair Collective podcast!

In this conversation, therapist Robyn Tamanaha discusses her experience and expertise in working with OCD and bipolar disorder. She provides advice for individuals going into therapy and addresses common misconceptions about these conditions. They also delve into the topic of burnout and share personal experiences and strategies for avoiding and recovering from burnout.

In this conversation, therapist Robyn Tamanaha discusses her experience and expertise in working with OCD and bipolar disorder. She provides advice for indiv...

02/21/2024

Learn what causes you to become a perfectionist, and if trauma can play a role.

Learn what causes you to become a perfectionist, and if trauma can play a role. | Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT | Irvine & Online