For many grappling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), finding a therapist who truly understands and specializes in OCD-specific treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) can be challenging. In such scenarios, the role of self-help becomes invaluable. As a therapist practicing ERP and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I recognize the power of self-help in the […]
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 […]