Obsessive behaviors and thoughts can make you feel stuck.
Stress, trauma, and other factors can leave you feeling powerless. These feelings can result in obsessive behaviors you feel you must complete. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can ignite fear and anxiety that control your life.
People with OCD may experience intense thoughts and behaviors:
Feelings of inadequacy
Repeatedly checking locks and doors
Excessive hand washing
Looking for mistakes in everything
Mentally replaying a situation or action
Needing assurance from others
Avoiding crowds
Always apologizing
If you’re struggling with any of these behaviors or thoughts, therapy can help.Everyone with OCD doesn’t experience all of the above. I, Dr. Vicki Handfield, provide a safe space where you can process your feelings and heal. I use evidence-based treatments to give you the support and atmosphere to move forward.
Intrusive thoughts don’t have to control your life.
Trying to find relief can feel discouraging. Maybe you’ve tried different forms of therapy but have never experienced relief. Your friends and family may say you overreact or need to calm down.
OCD is more common than most people realize. Adults and children who experience obsessive and compulsive behaviors often feel alone. Therapy can provide a way forward and help you regain control of your life.
Anxiety means worry, tension, fear, rapid heart rate, headaches, and a host of physical, mental and emotional problems. Anxiety does have physical roots sometimes, and it can be helped, it can be reduced - it can be managed. Sometimes it’s a more completely emotional set of issues, that can be sorted out and anxiety can be eliminated. It takes time, and work - together we can do it!
Therapy can help you improve your quality of life.
Living with the complex symptoms of OCD can make you feel like you’re under a cloud of darkness. If this sounds like you, you don’t have to keep living this way. Working with a compassionate and experienced therapist can help you understand your feelings and find a way forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am happy to offer a gentle, nurturing atmosphere where you can process your feelings and thoughts.
Why Does OCD Occur?
While the exact cause of OCD is uncertain, there are certain factors that can trigger this mental health issue. Genetics, learned behaviors, environmental factors, and trauma can lead to OCD. Obsessive or compulsive behaviors can occur as early as childhood and continue into adulthood. Adults and teens can also develop OCD as a result of stress or trauma.
Do I Have OCD?
People with OCD feel plagued by worry, which can become more intense, even extreme at times.. This extreme worry can lead to obsessive and compulsive behaviors. The more they fight against these behaviors, the more trapped they feel. They may feel the overwhelming urge to complete a behavior to reduce anxiety. Once they complete this behavior, they feel better. However, this recurring feeling can affect every part of their lives. I can help you process your feelings and create a plan to manage your symptoms.
Can Therapy Help Me Recover?
Therapy can absolutely help you cope with symptoms of OCD. Not everyone has the same triggers or the same therapy results. Certain therapy methods help you focus on the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding your disorder. I will work closely with you and provide the support you need to improve your quality of life.
Find Relief With Therapy Today
I provide virtual and in-person therapy sessions to help facilitate optimal healing. Contact my office today to schedule an appointment and transform your mental health journey.