You know those thoughts aren’t you. The constant checking, the endless worry loops, the rituals that eat up hours of your day—none of that reflects who you really are.
What you’re dealing with has a name: OCD. And more importantly, it has a solution. When you get the right treatment, those intrusive thoughts lose their power. The compulsions that once controlled your schedule become manageable. You start making decisions based on what matters to you, not what your anxiety demands.
The relief isn’t temporary—it’s lasting. You’ll have tools that work when OCD tries to creep back in. Your relationships improve when you’re not constantly seeking reassurance or avoiding situations. Work becomes productive again when your mind isn’t hijacked by obsessive thoughts.
We bring something different to Arlington’s mental health landscape: clinicians who combine world-class expertise with genuine understanding. Many of our team members have lived experience with OCD and anxiety, which means when you share your most difficult thoughts, you’re talking to someone who truly gets it.
Our approach isn’t one-size-fits-all. We serve Arlington families through both secure telehealth and in-person appointments, meeting you exactly where you are. What sets us apart isn’t just our nationally recognized research and published expertise—it’s our commitment to creating a space where no thought is too difficult to discuss.
Arlington residents appreciate our transparency about treatment methods, fees, and what to expect. We don’t make promises we can’t keep, but we do deliver results that last.
Your first step is a thorough assessment where we understand your specific OCD patterns and how they’re affecting your daily life in Arlington. No generic questionnaires—we dig into what’s really happening and why traditional approaches might not have worked for you.
Next, we choose the right treatment approach for your situation. This might be Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard that gradually reduces your anxiety around triggers. Or Inference-based CBT (I-CBT), a gentler approach that helps you understand how obsessional doubts form in the first place. For some Arlington clients, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works best, focusing on living according to your values while managing difficult thoughts.
Throughout treatment, we adjust our approach based on what’s working. You’re not stuck with a rigid protocol that doesn’t fit your life. Our Arlington clients see real improvement because we tailor everything to their specific needs, schedule, and goals.
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Our Arlington OCD treatment includes specialized approaches you won’t find everywhere. We offer Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) for clients who want an alternative to traditional exposure therapy. This approach helps you understand how your mind creates obsessional doubts, often providing relief without the anxiety-provoking exposures of traditional ERP.
For Arlington parents dealing with postpartum OCD, we provide specialized care that recognizes the unique challenges of intrusive thoughts about infant safety. Our clinicians understand the difference between OCD thoughts and actual risk, helping you bond with your baby without the constant fear and checking behaviors.
We also treat specific OCD presentations common in the Arlington area: harm OCD, symmetry and orderliness compulsions, and contamination fears. Whether you’re dealing with violent intrusive thoughts, need everything “just right,” or spend hours on cleaning rituals, we have proven approaches that work. Our intensive four-day treatment option is available for clients who need more concentrated care, and we work with families to ensure everyone understands the treatment process.
The key difference is how much distress these thoughts cause you and whether you’re doing things to try to make them go away. If you’re having thoughts about harming yourself or others, contamination, or things being “wrong” somehow, and these thoughts feel completely against your values, that’s a strong indicator of OCD.
Most people with OCD know their thoughts don’t make logical sense, but they feel compelled to act on them anyway through checking, cleaning, seeking reassurance, or avoiding situations. If you’re spending more than an hour a day dealing with these thoughts and the behaviors they trigger, or if they’re interfering with work, relationships, or daily activities, it’s worth getting evaluated by someone who specializes in OCD treatment.
ERP is incredibly effective, but it’s not the only option, especially here in Arlington where we offer multiple evidence-based approaches. Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) can be just as effective as ERP without requiring you to deliberately trigger your anxiety. I-CBT helps you understand how your mind creates obsessional doubts in the first place, often resolving the problem at its source.
We also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on living according to your values while learning to coexist with difficult thoughts. The “gentleness” of treatment often matters less than finding the right fit for your specific situation and personality. During your assessment, we’ll discuss all options and help you choose an approach that feels manageable while still being effective.
Most of our Arlington clients start seeing meaningful improvement within 6-12 weeks, though this varies significantly based on how long you’ve been dealing with OCD and how severe your symptoms are. Some people notice changes in their anxiety levels within the first few sessions, while others need more time to build the skills that create lasting change.
The goal isn’t just symptom reduction—it’s giving you tools that work long-term. Many clients find that even after completing treatment, they continue to improve as they apply what they’ve learned to new situations. We track your progress throughout treatment and adjust our approach if you’re not seeing the changes you expected within a reasonable timeframe.
Absolutely, and you’re not alone in dealing with this. Postpartum OCD affects up to 9% of new mothers, and the intrusive thoughts about infant harm are actually a sign of how much you care about your baby’s safety, not a prediction of what you might do.
Our Arlington team has specific training in perinatal OCD and understands the difference between obsessive thoughts (which are unwanted and distressing) and actual risk factors. We help you distinguish between normal new parent concerns and OCD symptoms that need treatment. Treatment often involves helping you trust your natural parenting instincts while reducing the checking behaviors and constant worry that interfere with bonding and daily functioning.
We work with most major insurance providers and are transparent about costs from the beginning. During your initial consultation, we’ll verify your coverage and explain exactly what your out-of-pocket costs will be, if any.
We believe effective OCD treatment should be accessible, which is why we offer both in-person appointments in Arlington and secure telehealth options. If you’re concerned about insurance coverage or costs, we encourage you to call us directly. We can often work with you to find a payment structure that makes treatment possible, because getting the right help shouldn’t be delayed due to financial concerns.
Our team includes nationally recognized researchers and clinicians who have shaped international OCD treatment guidelines, but what really sets us apart is that many of us have lived experience with the conditions we treat. This combination of clinical expertise and personal understanding creates a treatment environment where you never have to worry about being judged for your thoughts.
We offer treatment approaches you won’t find everywhere in Arlington, including I-CBT and intensive treatment options. But more importantly, we customize everything to your specific situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all protocol. Our Arlington clients appreciate our transparency about the treatment process and our commitment to helping them not just manage symptoms, but truly thrive in their daily lives.
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