Tag: Social Anxiety / Social Phobia

You, Me and the OCD: How Couples Therapy Can Help in Relationships Impacted by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Emma Kazarian, AMFT, APCC, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses the benefit of seeking OCD-informed couples therapy when OCD impacts the relationship dynamic between partners. In part one, Emma discusses the ways in which the partner with OCD can know what to look out for in assessing the need for couples therapy, and how to support their partner through psychoeducation, communication and disclosure.

March 22, 2026 No Comments

When Life Revolves Around the Bathroom: Anxiety about loss of bowel or bladder control

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.

February 11, 2026 1 Comment

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.

September 18, 2025 No Comments

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.

August 27, 2025 5 Comments

OCD: The Invisible Disorder

Daniel Safavi, MA, AMFT, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles, discusses the sometimes sensitive and extremely powerful use of disclosure of one’s OCD, as well as some helpful guidelines when determining to self-disclose.

October 1, 2023 6 Comments

Orthorexia: Where Eating Disorders Meet OCD

Orthorexia is an eating disorder in which people obsess about eating only “pure” and “healthy” foods. By Kimberley Quinlan, MFT, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles.

July 12, 2011 12 Comments

Social Anxiety / Social Phobia: Alone With Witnesses – Part 2

Treatment of Social Anxiety is discussed, along with its relationship with other OC spectrum disorders. From the OCD Center of Los Angeles.

March 15, 2011 10 Comments

Social Anxiety / Social Phobia: Alone With Witnesses – Part 1

Many people mistakenly think of Social Anxiety as nothing more than shyness. In this two-part series, the OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses Social Anxiety and its treatment with CBT.

February 10, 2011 9 Comments

Treatment of OCD and OC Spectrum Disorders in Children

The OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of OCD and anxiety in children and adolescents.

August 11, 2010 No Comments

Athletes With Anxiety

Mental health has long been shrouded in secrecy and shame. So when public figures like professional athletes actively seek help for anxiety, it is a sign of cultural progress. Here are some who have gone public with their struggles.

April 27, 2010 1 Comment

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