It’s Normal to Seek Help

While it is true that sometimes life sucks, it is also true that you may need to reach beyond your sphere of influence to find the help you require. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Anxiety are masters at tricking and manipulating your brain. Traditional common-sense strategies as well as talk therapy are typically the wrong approach in dealing with these disorders. Finding a therapist who has had success in treating these disorders is vital to gaining your life back. Your therapist needs to be experienced in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). Chances are you already have the necessary tools and character within to begin to feel better.

How I Work with Clients

Over the first few weekly online sessions, we will explore the patterns of your distress, as well as your desire and capacity to move toward your goals. Out of each session, you will have homework to complete prior to the next session. This homework will include reading, listening to podcasts or videos, and possible experiments to do throughout the week. Your willingness and commitment to do the work will typically be the main predictor of your success. I will help guide you through the many traps that will come up in your journey to recovery. My goal is to help give you the tools to reach your goals. Whether or not you choose to get started, it is not an easy path; however, the sooner you choose to get started, the closer you will be to experiencing less suffering. The choice is yours.   

Meeting You Where You Are At

You may be having a difficult time at this moment and feel like giving up hope for improvement in your current situation. That is not unusual. At the times when it feels impossible to reach for help is when you may find relief with therapy. Your brain is amazingly powerful and most likely has untapped potential. Getting better is not a guarantee; however, there may be hope for you with a life of increased meaning. It will probably be a difficult journey to feel better, and it is worth it.

Virtual ERP (Exposure Response Prevention)

ERP is the "gold standard" for treating serious anxiety and OCD. I began using online counseling sessions prior to the COVID-19 pandemic to better treat these disorders. The clinical data shows that online counseling is as effective as in-person counseling. If you live in Washington state and do not have access to a therapist that is experienced in using ERP or didn’t have the success you hoped for in working with a past EPR therapist in treating anxiety or OCD, contact me to schedule a 20-minute complimentary consultation.