More Than a Therapy Couch

Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: More Than Just Neatness

Episode Summary

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than just being neat or organized—it’s a complex mental health condition that can significantly impact daily life. In this episode of More Than a Therapy Couch, we sit down with Alyssa Cohen, LCSW, to break down common misconceptions about OCD, explore its symptoms, and discuss effective treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and medication management. If you or someone you know struggles with OCD, this episode provides insight, support, and hope.

Episode Notes

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ What OCD really is and how it differs from common misconceptions
✔️ Common obsessions and compulsions experienced by individuals with OCD
✔️ How ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) help manage symptoms
✔️ The role of medication in OCD treatment
✔️ When to seek professional help

Resources & Links:
🔗 Learn more about OCD: https://iocdf.org/
🔗 Get support from Tree of Life Counseling Center: https://www.treeoflifecc.org/start-today
📞 Call: 732-393-8391

👉 Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and subscribe for more mental health conversations! #OCDawareness #MentalHealthMatters #MoreThanATherapyCouch