OCD Therapy

Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel exhausting.

The intrusive thoughts, mental loops, and compulsive behaviors can take up so much energy that daily life feels limited, overwhelming, or out of control. At GML Therapy, we offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy for OCD. We aim to help you understand your patterns, manage your symptoms, and build confidence in your ability to move forward.

Who Is OCD Therapy For?

OCD therapy is for adults who:

  • Experience frequent intrusive or repetitive thoughts that cause distress

  • Feel the urge to complete rituals or mental “checks” to find relief

  • Worry excessively about harm, morality, or making mistakes

  • Struggle with relationship OCD (ROCD) which looks like persistent doubts, fears, or “what ifs” about their partner or relationship

  • Avoid situations, people, or decisions to try to quiet anxiety symptoms

  • Want to stop OCD from interfering with work, relationships, or daily routines

  • Struggle with moral perfectionism

You don’t have to manage OCD alone. With the right strategies and support, it is possible to live with more freedom.

What OCD Symptoms Do We Treat?

We work with a wide range of OCD presentations, including:

  • Intrusive thoughts (fear of contamination, harm, morality, or mistakes)

  • Compulsive checking, counting, or repeating behaviors

  • Excessive cleaning or organizing rituals

  • Reassurance-seeking behaviors

  • Mental compulsions like rumination, replaying, or “thought neutralizing”

  • Relationship OCD (ROCD): persistent doubts about your partner, fear of choosing “wrong,” or obsession over relationship certainty

  • Avoidance behaviors that limit life and relationships

Common Root Causes of OCD

OCD does not have one single cause. OCD can be rooted in biological, psychological, and environmental factors, such as:

  • Genetic predispositions or family history of anxiety/OCD

  • Differences in brain chemistry or neurobiology

  • Early experiences of instability, high stress, or trauma

  • Growing up in environments that emphasized perfectionism, control, or high criticism

  • Unprocessed fear, guilt, or shame

  • Difficulty tolerating uncertainty or emotional discomfort

How OCD Therapy Helps

At GML Therapy, we use evidence-based and research-backed treatments combined with a holistic, supportive approach. This may include:

  • ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention): a gold-standard treatment for OCD that helps reduce the power of obsessions and compulsions and allows us to regain control

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): helps us learn to challenge unhelpful negative core beliefs and change behavioral patterns

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Values-based approaches: helps you defuse from your obsessive thoughts and live more in line with what matters to you most rather than what OCD dictates

  • Mindfulness and DBT skills: to increase awareness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and self-compassion

Through therapy, you can learn how to:

  • Reduce the power and frequency of intrusive thoughts

  • Break free from compulsions and rituals that feel inescapable

  • Tolerate uncertainty without overwhelming anxiety

  • Build resilience, confidence, and self-trust

  • Create more space for joy, connection, and meaning in your daily life

OCD doesn’t have to control your thoughts, your relationships, or your daily life.

With the right tools and support, you can loosen its grip and find a calmer, more intentional way of living.

Schedule a free consultation today to see how OCD therapy at GML Therapy can support your healing.

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