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One of the most common things I hear as an LPC specializing in exposure response prevention (and honestly, something I’ve felt myself) is this: “I want to do the work, but I don’t have time for full ERP sessions every day.” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to fit in a long exposure practice while […]

July 29, 2025

The Power of Micro-Exposures: When Life Doesn’t Allow for a Full ERP Session

OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips

Living with ADHD and OCD isn’t just having two conditions side by side, it’s like trying to solve two completely different puzzles with the same scattered pieces. As a licensed therapist and someone who’s navigated the storm of OCD personally, I can tell you this: managing ADHD and OCD together is tough, but it’s not […]

When ADHD and OCD Collide: Managing Intrusive Thoughts With an Executive Function Twist

July 22, 2025

OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips