You wake up without that immediate rush of anxiety. The intrusive thoughts that used to hijack your entire day become background noise you can acknowledge and dismiss. You’re not spending hours checking, washing, or seeking reassurance—you’re living.
Your relationships improve because you’re present instead of trapped in mental loops. Work becomes productive again. Simple tasks like leaving the house or touching everyday objects don’t require elaborate rituals.
The constant mental exhaustion lifts. You remember what it feels like to have energy for the things and people you actually care about, rather than feeding the endless demands of OCD.
The Anxiety and OCD Institute brings together nationally recognized researchers, published clinicians, and advocates—many with lived experience of the very conditions we treat. This isn’t theoretical knowledge. We understand what you’re going through because we’ve been there.
Our team includes leaders who have shaped international OCD treatment guidelines and written foundational books for the field. But expertise means nothing without empathy, which is why we create a space where no thought is too taboo and no experience too difficult to share.
Fort Worth families have been struggling with limited specialized OCD resources for too long. We fill that gap with evidence-based care that’s both accessible and effective, serving the community through secure telehealth and in-person appointments.
First, you get a comprehensive evaluation—not a quick assessment that misses half the picture. We identify your specific OCD themes, whether that’s harm OCD, postpartum concerns, symmetry and orderliness, or something else entirely.
Treatment centers on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard for OCD. But we don’t stop there. Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) round out your personalized approach. You’re not getting cookie-cutter treatment.
The process is transparent. You know exactly what to expect, what you’re paying, and how long things typically take. For those who need intensive support, we offer four-day treatment options that deliver results faster than traditional weekly sessions.
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You get specialized treatment for all OCD themes—harm OCD therapy, postpartum OCD help, symmetry and orderliness concerns, and everything in between. The approach is highly personalized because your OCD is unique to you.
Family support is built in, not an afterthought. Parents and partners learn how to help rather than accidentally enable compulsions. This matters in Fort Worth’s family-oriented community where everyone wants to help but doesn’t always know how.
Both virtual and in-person options mean you can access care regardless of your location in the Fort Worth area or your comfort level. Our secure telehealth platform works just as effectively as face-to-face sessions for most people.
Treatment intensity scales to your needs—from weekly sessions to intensive programs. You’re not locked into a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn’t match your situation or timeline.
OCD requires specialized techniques that most general therapists aren’t trained in. Regular anxiety therapy often focuses on relaxation and cognitive restructuring, which can actually make OCD worse by providing temporary relief that reinforces the cycle.
ERP therapy does the opposite—it helps you face the anxiety without performing compulsions, which breaks the cycle permanently. This requires specific training and expertise that you won’t find with therapists who treat “a little bit of everything.”
The difference is like going to a cardiologist versus a general practitioner for heart surgery. Both are doctors, but only one has the specialized training you actually need.
This is exactly why you need OCD specialists. Harm obsessions, sexual intrusive thoughts, and other disturbing content are incredibly common in OCD—they’re not a reflection of who you are or what you want to do.
We’ve heard it all and understand that the most disturbing thoughts often belong to the most caring, moral people. That’s actually how OCD works—it attacks what you value most.
You won’t shock or disturb us. We create a space specifically designed for these conversations, where you can finally share what’s been tormenting you without judgment or misunderstanding. Many clients say this is the first time they’ve felt truly understood.
Most people see significant improvement within 12-20 weeks with proper ERP therapy, though this varies based on symptom severity and how long you’ve been struggling. Our intensive four-day option can accelerate this timeline considerably.
What matters more than timeline is getting the right treatment from the start. Many Fort Worth residents have spent years in ineffective therapy that didn’t address OCD properly. Starting with specialists means you’re not wasting time on approaches that don’t work.
The goal isn’t just symptom reduction—it’s teaching you skills to manage OCD long-term so you don’t need ongoing therapy indefinitely. Most people maintain their progress after treatment ends.
Yes, postpartum OCD is a specialty area that requires specific understanding of how OCD manifests during this vulnerable time. The intrusive thoughts about harm coming to your baby are symptoms of OCD, not predictions or desires.
Treatment adapts to your situation as a new parent—scheduling around feeding times, including partner support, and addressing the unique fears that arise during this period. Many new mothers in Fort Worth struggle silently with these thoughts, not knowing they’re treatable.
The approach remains evidence-based ERP but modified for postpartum circumstances. You can get better while still being the loving, protective parent you already are. These thoughts don’t define you—they’re symptoms of a treatable condition.
Research shows virtual ERP therapy is just as effective as in-person treatment for most people with OCD. The key is having therapists who know how to adapt exposure exercises for the virtual environment.
Virtual sessions actually offer some advantages—you can practice exposures in your real-world environment where triggers naturally occur. This can make the treatment more relevant and effective than office-based exposures alone.
For Fort Worth residents, virtual treatment also eliminates travel time and parking concerns, making it easier to maintain consistent attendance. Our secure platform ensures privacy and allows for flexible scheduling around work and family commitments.
The combination of nationally recognized expertise with lived experience creates a unique understanding that you won’t find elsewhere. Many of our clinicians have personal experience with OCD, which adds depth to their professional training.
Our approach goes beyond standard ERP to include I-CBT and ACT, providing multiple tools rather than a single technique. This matters because not everyone responds identically to treatment—having options increases your chances of success.
The transparency around fees, processes, and timelines means no surprises. You know what you’re getting into from day one. Plus, our intensive treatment options provide faster relief for those who need it, rather than being locked into weekly sessions that might not be enough.
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