OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Treatment
I apply Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, which is considered the gold standard treatment.
OCD Symptoms
Obsessions
- Contamination/infection fears
- Harm thoughts
- Symmetry/order obsessions
- Religious/moral doubts
- Unwanted sexual thoughts
Compulsions
- Excessive hand washing/cleaning
- Repeated checking
- Counting rituals
- Arranging/ordering behaviors
- Mental rituals (internal counting/prayer)
OCD Assessment Process
I evaluate in detail the types and frequency of your obsessions and compulsions, and their impact on your life, using the necessary scales and tests.
Obsession Analysis
Type and severity of obsessive thoughts
Compulsion Detection
Frequency and duration of compulsive behaviors
Function Loss
Time spent and obstacles in daily life
Treatment Approach
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
The gold standard treatment for OCD is ERP. It helps you gradually face your fears while preventing compulsive behaviors, allowing anxiety to decrease naturally over time.
Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive distortions in OCD, such as an exaggerated sense of responsibility, catastrophizing, and thought–action fusion, are regulated.
Medical Coordination
In severe OCD cases, SSRI-type antidepressant medications may be effective. When necessary, a psychiatric consultation is recommended.
ERP Exercises and Practices
Daily ERP Practices
- Gradual exposure exercises
- Compulsion delay practices
- Anxiety tolerance development
- Uncertainty acceptance exercises
Monitoring and Recording
- Keeping OCD symptom diary
- Anxiety level rating
- ERP exercise success tracking
- Progress celebration
OCD Management and Maintenance
OCD management is a lifelong process. Regular application of the techniques you learn is important.
Trigger Situations
- • Stressful life events
- • Fatigue and insomnia
- • Hormonal changes
- • Life changes
Protective Strategies
- • Maintaining ERP techniques
- • Regular self-monitoring
- • Stress management skills
- • Booster sessions
Treatment Advantages
Expert application of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
Techniques to reduce the power of obsessive thoughts
Family education and home OCD management strategies
Frequently Asked Questions
Effective Solutions in OCD Treatment
You can overcome the limitations caused by unwanted obsessions and repetitive behaviors. With ERP, the gold standard treatment approach, you can strengthen your psychological flexibility.