Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition where unwanted, intrusive thoughts (called obsessions) create intense anxiety, leading to repetitive behaviors or rituals (called compulsions) to try to feel better or "undo" the fear. These thoughts and behaviors can become exhausting and time-consuming.
OCD is not about being “quirky” or neat—it’s a real condition that can seriously affect day-to-day life, relationships, and emotional health.
What are Common Symptoms of OCD?
- Repetitive fears (e.g., fear of germs, harming others, or making a mistake)
- Compulsions like checking, cleaning, counting, or asking for reassurance
- Feeling like something “bad” will happen if you don’t complete a ritual
- Spending an hour or more a day on these thoughts or behaviors
- Difficulty concentrating or enjoying activities because of obsessive thinking
How is OCD Treated?
We use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a gold-standard form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) specifically designed for OCD. ERP helps you gradually face your fears while resisting the urge to do the compulsions—so your brain learns that you're safe without them.
We also integrate techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you relate to your thoughts in a new way. Instead of fighting or avoiding them, you'll learn to let them come and go while staying connected to your values and goals.
Experienced OCD Therapists
Insights Group’s therapists have specialized experience treating OCD and related anxiety disorders.
Clinical Director Elian M. Beattie has spent the past decade specializing in OCD, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. She uses CBT, ERP, and ACT and serves on the executive board of OCDNH, the New Hampshire affiliate of the International OCD Foundation.
Cecelia Tarr has worked at the residential level of care at Mountain Valley Treatment Center, which specializes in intensive treatment for severe OCD and anxiety disorders. She is a graduate of the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute and is formally trained in SPACE, an approach that helps parents and caregivers reduce family accommodation and support resilience in children experiencing anxiety and OCD.
FAQs About OCD Therapy
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You don't have to keep organizing your life around intrusive thoughts, compulsions, or avoidance. Insights Group provides evidence-based OCD therapy and ERP support for clients in Rye and across the Seacoast of New Hampshire.
Schedule a free 15-minute introductory call, call or text 603-380-6704, or complete the contact form to get started.
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