In this episode, I talk to OCD and anxiety advocate, Elysse Lescarbeau, about techniques typically reserved for OCD and anxiety are actually beneficial for everyone. We also discuss.. Elysse Lescarbeau (@⁠ocd.or.just.me⁠) has A LOT of lived experience with mental health issues with diagnoses. Elysse had been struggling in silence due to a lack of OCD […]

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition that affects many, but what contributes to its onset? As a therapist practicing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I often encounter questions about whether OCD is a result of genetic, environmental factors, or a combination of both. This blog aims to delve into […]

Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) often involves navigating a complex web of triggers and responses. As a therapist specializing in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I understand the importance of identifying and tracking these triggers. This blog explores the significance of this practice and offers guidance on how to […]

In this episode, I talk about perinatal OCD, when obsessions and compulsions take place during the perinatal period. I also discuss … 🚧 Take the FREE quiz – “What’s Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?”: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/recovery-roadblock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👏 Get your free 40 minute video on “5 Must Know Strategies for Handling Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts”: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/strategies⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💪 Overcome […]

In this episode, I talk about the Yerkes-Dodson curve and how we can use it to understand the relationship between anxiety, stress, and performance. I also discuss … 🚧 Take the FREE quiz – “What’s Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?”: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/recovery-roadblock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👏 Get your free 40 minute video on “5 Must Know Strategies for Handling Anxiety […]

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often shrouded in stigma, particularly when it involves taboo thoughts. As a therapist specializing in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I understand the profound impact this stigma can have on those struggling with OCD. This blog delves into the nature of OCD stigma and how […]