Anna Morgan, LCSW

09/03/2025

07/16/2025

Another informative and inspiring conference!

06/19/2025

Let's run the Windy City together!
30th Annual OCD Conference Run/Walk.
July 12, 2025, 6:00 AM-7:00 AM CT

06/19/2025

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time. Annual OCD conference is coming up. You can attend in person in Chicago or virtually from anywhere in the world. It is always an amazing and very much inspiring event for people living with OCD, their support network, and clinicians. Hope to see you there!

06/19/2025

“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.”
― Joseph Campbell

06/02/2025

I had the opportunity to be interviewed for this article for Sharp HealthCare.

So often, OCD is misunderstood or minimized - this piece sheds light on the real challenges people face. I’m honored to help raise awareness and share clinically informed perspectives.

🔗 https://www.sharp.com/health-news/understanding-ocd-its-not-just-liking-things-orderly

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is driven by distressing, intrusive thoughts or obsessions that create anxiety, often around a specific fear or value.

01/17/2025

Take a breath 🍃

11/19/2024

I will be presenting with colleagues on Saturday 11/23/24. Our session is titled "Confronting Medication Fears: Tricky Conversations During Therapy Sessions". Join us!

10/17/2024

As a psychotherapist specializing in treating OCD, I often address common misconceptions about the disorder. I truly enjoy educating others, and since this week is OCD Awareness Week, I wanted to take a moment to share some important insights with my online community.

Many people casually say that they have OCD because they like things organized or neat. But true Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is much more than a preference for tidiness. It’s a serious mental health condition characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that can be overwhelming and exhausting.

OCD is:
- Re-reading an email 5 times to ensure you didn’t accidentally write something offensive.
- Washing your hands until your skin is raw or bleeding.
- Avoiding time with your child due to intrusive thoughts of harming them.
- Turning the car around to make sure you didn’t run someone over.
- Taking 30 minutes to check the stove, windows, and door locks before leaving, fearing for your pets’ safety.
- Asking your partner the same question repeatedly, to the point of conflict, for reassurance they love you.

All the while, knowing these behaviors are irrational—but feeling unable to stop.

OCD is NOT:
- Keeping your closet color-coordinated because you like how it looks.
- Keeping your home clean and organized for peace of mind or convenience.
- Doing your hair and makeup daily because you enjoy it.
- Balancing your budget to stay on track financially.
- Saying, "I’m so OCD" when you’re just being particular.

Let’s break the stigma and better support those living with OCD!

10/10/2024

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year's theme highlights the importance of mental health in the workplace. I find this quote by Toni Morrison particularly inspiring: “You are not the work you do; you are the person you are.” Let's remember to prioritize our well-being and value our worth 💚