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Finding an OCD Specialist

Finding an OCD Counselor in Phoenix, AZ

One area of mental health we specialize in is called obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment. Some of the symptoms of OCD include fear of getting contaminated, washing hands excessively, redoing every task, and checking everything twice. Dr. Courtney Gaines along with her team offers OCD treatment at Jade Health and Wellness. For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 2375 East Camelback RD Suite 600 Phoenix, AZ 85016.

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Table of Contents:

How do I choose a therapist for OCD?
Should I see a psychiatrist or psychologist for OCD?
What are some coping skills for OCD?
What does a psychologist do for OCD?

Here at Jade Health and Wellness, our team of mental health professionals offers a wide variety of services including life coaching, men’s mental health, grief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and much more. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with kindness, respect, and an overall high level of care.

How do I choose a therapist for OCD?


When choosing a therapist for OCD, we recommend you find one with experience in this field of mental health. One of the best therapy options for OCD is called cognitive behavioral therapy. This is one of the therapies offered at Jade Health and Wellness. Additionally, we advise you to find a therapist that you’re completely comfortable with. It could potentially take you a few attempts to find a therapist that feels right for you.

Should I see a psychiatrist or psychologist for OCD?


Psychiatrists have the medical training required to prescribe you medications while a psychologist has the training required to provide you with behavioral care and coping skills. For a mental health condition such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, it may be best to be treated by a team of mental health professionals. It’s important to have a comprehensive treatment plan when treating OCD that includes psychotherapy and medications.

What are some coping skills for OCD?


Some effective coping strategies for the obsessive-compulsive disorder include:

• Exposure and Response Prevention: exposure and response prevention can be a helpful behavioral strategy to help manage OCD triggers
• OCD Journal: keep an OCD journal that keeps track of your triggers, compulsions, and symptoms
• Lower Stress: stress can be a big trigger for OCD, we recommend you participate in an activity that helps destress one hour a day such as going for a walk, journaling, reading, or meditating
• Mentally Refocus: refocus yourself and your compulsions by naming colors or animals, spelling your name, saying the alphabet forwards and backward, or listing everything you see
• Physically Refocus: refocus yourself and your compulsions by humming a song, fidgeting, petting a pet, snuggling up with a soft blanket, or walking around

What does a psychologist do for OCD?


A psychologist can help control triggers and symptoms associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder. A combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention can significantly reduce compulsions and obsessions. Exposure and response prevention involves repeatedly exposing yourself to the anxieties that cause your triggers and then learning how to reduce anxiety and compulsions. This type of behavioral therapy occurs over many sessions and can be a long-term solution for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Cognitive therapy can help reduce what therapists call magical thinking. Magical thinking is an illogical thought process that involves patients with OCD believing they are responsible for catastrophic events. An example of this would be tapping a door seven times before going through it to prevent something terrible from happening to your family. Unlearning this thought process can take months of treatment with an OCD specialist.

If you or a loved one is struggling with an obsessive-compulsive disorder, please don’t hesitate to contact the friendly front desk at Jade Health and Wellness. We can provide you with the information you need to feel completely comfortable with our clinic and for your first appointment. OCD can be effectively treated with a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and medications. Proper treatment is incredibly important to improve your quality of life and help treat symptoms that are negatively impacting your work, relationships, and social life. Jade Health and Wellness looks forward to helping you through your journey to mental wellness. For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 2375 East Camelback RD Suite 600 Phoenix, AZ 85016. We serve patients from Phoenix AZ, Scottsdale AZ, Paradise Valley AZ, Alhambra AZ, Tempe AZ, and surrounding areas.

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2375 East Camelback RD
Suite 600 Phoenix, AZ 85016