Written by Dylan Crum, MSW, LSW (he/him/his) In this short blog post, I will be clarifying some common misconceptions about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), describing how it presents, and how it can be treated. OCD is a condition in which individuals experience intense, unwanted, and often distressing obsessions which are then either avoided or neutralized with compulsory behaviors. Obsessions are often experienced as intrusive thoughts, whereas compulsions can take the

Written by Rachael Schleich, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers) We often see clients come in wanting to manage daily stress, looking for coping skills and tools to stay calm, stop spiraling thoughts, and avoid snapping at loved ones. They want to “fix” themselves and quiet their worried minds. While learning coping skills is an important part of therapy, it’s only one piece of the work we do together. As therapists, we don’t just focus on behaviors; we explore what led to them, what pur