Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is treatable and it is our goal to get OCD into full remission. We specialize exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women, and treat all subtypes of OCD. We provide you with expert, high-quality and personalized treatment. Sessions will be conducted with a PhD-level psychologist, trained in highly-ranked programs with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Fine will be a speaker at the 2022 International OCD Foundation conference.

I know how hard OCD can be when it feels like you're caught in a cycle of anxiety and behaviors that just won’t let go. I’m here to help you work through that without adding to your worries. Together, we'll focus on easing the anxiety and gradually reducing the behaviors that are getting in your way, so you can start feeling more in control.

As always, when constructing self-compassion coping statements, try to think about the most honest description of what’s happening. It isn’t necessarily the happiest, but it also should be void of criticism. Acknowledge that you are having the thoughts and feelings that you’re having. Recognize that others do (or at least would) find these thoughts and feelings difficult to contend with. Then invite yourself to recognize your strengths and your ability to exert those strengths against the OCD.

OCD is treatable and it is our goal to get OCD into full remission. We provide you with expert, high-quality and personalized treatment. Sessions will be conducted with a PhD-level psychologist, trained in highly-ranked programs with over 15 years of experience. Specializing exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women allows us to focus 100% on the latest knowledge and highly-effective techniques that will likely work best for you. We specialize in all subtypes of OCD.

ERP therapy (Exposure Response Prevention therapy) helps to alleviate the obsessive and compulsive thinking patterns and behaviors that can feel paralyzing. We together will find the right approach for you. ERP therapy helps to reduce these symptoms through exploring core fears and participating in exposures to increase the ability to tolerate the anxiety. A unique

Have you worked with other providers who are not familiar with OCD? Would you like to talk with someone who has received specialized training and consultation in this area? If so, please e-mail me to learn more about my specialty treatment groups.

Struggling with OCD can feel embarrassing, time consuming, and frustrating. To break the difficult patterns of OCD, clients need a therapist who has the specialized expertise to provide the evidence-based treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). In our work together, you'll learn how to face your fears, break compulsive patterns, and take your life back from the OCD cycle. People with OCD can and do get better with the right help and I love watching my clients reclaim their life.

Dr. Vivyan specializes in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through evidence-based therapeutic approaches, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She also has training in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) for teens and young adults, which is another evidence-based treatment option.

Dr. Parlor is an internationally recognized educator and advocate for OCD recovery.

Recurrent thoughts and mental images can cause significant anxiety, leading you to engage in an endless cycle of behaviors that reduce your distress temporarily. I can support you in breaking free from this cycle and gaining back control in your life. I utilize exposure and response prevention (ERP), in which you will gradually confront fears in a supportive and encouraging setting.

OCD is treatable and it is our goal to get OCD into full remission. We specialize exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women, and treat all subtypes of OCD. We provide you with expert, high-quality and personalized treatment. Sessions will be conducted with a PhD-level psychologist, trained in highly-ranked programs with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Fine will be a speaker at the 2022 International OCD Foundation conference.

When I begin working with a client who is experiencing anxiety, part of my assessment is determining whether or not the client may meet criteria for OCD. If necessary, I will complete a Y-BOCS assessment with the client to determine if they meet the criteria for an OCD diagnosis. When a client is diagnosed with OCD, we will discuss treatment options including medication, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

In working with OCD, I do a deep assessment related to the onset of your obsessive rumination and compulsive behaviors or mental rituals to break the cycle of feeling like you are on a constant hamster wheel you can't exit. I utilize a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention collaborating with you to treat your OCD. You will likely be working on constructing a hierarchy of feared events so we can develop exposure activities to help you overcome your anxiety.

I will help you explore the internal and external factors that drive obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors to help you break free of these and live a more grounded life.

If you're someone struggling with, suspecting of, or supporting someone you love living with OCD, I encourage you to reach out! My experience working with individuals afflicted with this condition draws from a multi-theoretical approach grounded in cognitive-behavioral theory, psychodynamic, and dialectical-therapy skills-based approaches in an effort to better understand and cope with individually-determined symptoms as a reflection of your life experience.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can be a disabling condition and, sadly, there is a dearth of providers adequately trained to manage the problems it causes. I've learned from both personal and professional experience that generic talk therapy doesn't help OCD. In contrast, I'm trained in evidence-based treatments for it, including Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

Struggling with OCD can feel embarrassing, time consuming, and frustrating. To break the difficult patterns of OCD, clients need a therapist who has the specialized expertise to provide the evidence-based treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). In our work together, you'll learn how to face your fears, break compulsive patterns, and take your life back from the OCD cycle. People with OCD can and do get better with the right help and I love helping my clients reclaim their life.

I take an affirming and validating approach to working with OCD using a combination of different evidence based options including inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP).