Erica Russell, LMFT, LPCC, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses the often unacknowledged topic of incontinence anxiety, bringing this under the radar condition out from behind closed doors and describing how it can be successfully treated using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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When Philosophy Becomes a Compulsion: A Closer Look at Existential OCD
Kristen Taylor-Ladd, MA, LMFT, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses the common existential OCD, discussing its presentation, common existential thoughts, and treatment overview.
The Backdoor Spike: How Having No Anxiety Scares the Hell Out of You!!
Kristen Taylor-Ladd, MA, LMFT, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses the common OCD experience of the backdoor spike: what is it, what it can look like, and how it can be treated.
Anime, OCD, and Building Trust
Tyler Tran, MSW, ACSW, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles, discusses the impact of anime in therapy and its impact in building rapport, trust, and fostering connection in young adults and teenagers.
Does This Look Like a Needle to You?
Tyler Tran, MSW, ACSW, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles shares his personal experience navigating contamination OCD, the weight of cultural shame and stigma, and acceptance in a community where mental health is typically misunderstood.
What Is Contamination OCD? There’s More to It Than Meets the Eye…
Mikayla Rodin, MA, AMFT, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles, discusses a subtype of OCD called Contamination OCD, as well as sharing what the symptoms and treatment may look like for someone experiencing this condition.