You’re tired of losing entire afternoons to checking rituals. Exhausted from intrusive thoughts that won’t stop. Ready to trust yourself again without needing constant reassurance.
Our specialized OCD treatment in Frisco, TX helps you break the cycle that’s been controlling your life. Using proven approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-based CBT (I-CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we target the root of your obsessions and compulsions.
Most clients see significant improvement within 12-20 weeks. You’ll learn to sit with uncertainty without performing rituals, trust your perceptions, and redirect mental energy toward what matters most to you.
We bring together nationally recognized researchers, published clinicians, and advocates—many with lived experience of the conditions we treat. This isn’t just clinical expertise; it’s deep understanding of what you’re facing.
We’ve been serving the Frisco community and beyond through both virtual and in-person care. Our approach combines cutting-edge research with genuine empathy, creating a space where no thought is too taboo to discuss.
Frisco residents benefit from our flexible treatment options, including intensive four-day programs for faster results and ongoing telehealth support that fits your schedule.
We start with a comprehensive assessment to understand your specific OCD presentation—whether it’s harm OCD, postpartum OCD, symmetry and orderliness concerns, or other themes. This isn’t a cookie-cutter approach.
Next, we develop your personalized treatment plan. For most clients, this centers on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard that helps 80% of people see significant symptom reduction. Some benefit from I-CBT for OCD, which addresses the reasoning patterns that create obsessional doubt, or ACT for obsessive thoughts, which builds psychological flexibility.
Treatment progresses gradually. You’ll face fears in manageable steps while learning to resist compulsions. Sessions happen weekly or twice-weekly, with homework assignments that build confidence between appointments. We track your progress using validated measures, adjusting the approach as needed.
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Your OCD doesn’t fit neat categories, and neither does our treatment. We specialize in the full spectrum of OCD presentations common in the Frisco area.
Harm OCD therapy addresses intrusive thoughts about hurting yourself or others—thoughts that horrify you precisely because they go against your values. Postpartum OCD help supports new parents experiencing unwanted thoughts about their babies, with specialized approaches that strengthen the parent-child bond while reducing symptoms.
For those struggling with symmetry and orderliness OCD, we work on tolerating the “not just right” feeling without endless arranging or counting. Our I-CBT for OCD approach helps you recognize when your mind crosses from reality into imagination, while ACT for obsessive thoughts builds skills for psychological flexibility and values-based living.
Most clients in our Frisco practice notice initial improvements within 6-8 weeks of starting ERP therapy, with significant progress typically occurring by 12-20 weeks. However, timeline varies based on symptom severity, treatment consistency, and individual factors.
Some people see dramatic changes quickly, while others need more time to build confidence in facing their fears. Our intensive four-day treatment option can accelerate progress for those who need faster results. The key is consistency—attending sessions regularly and completing between-session exercises makes the biggest difference in how quickly you’ll see improvement.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) helps you face feared situations while resisting compulsions, gradually reducing anxiety through repeated exposure. It’s highly effective but can initially increase distress as you confront fears directly.
I-CBT for OCD takes a different approach, focusing on the reasoning process that creates obsessional doubt in the first place. Instead of managing anxiety, I-CBT helps you recognize when your mind shifts from reality to imagination, stopping the doubt before it triggers compulsions. Many clients find I-CBT more comfortable because it doesn’t require deliberate anxiety exposure.
Both approaches are equally effective according to research. Your therapist will help determine which fits better with your preferences and specific OCD presentation.
Yes, we specialize in postpartum OCD help for new parents experiencing intrusive thoughts about their babies. These thoughts typically involve fears of accidentally or intentionally harming the infant, contamination concerns, or excessive worry about the baby’s safety.
Postpartum OCD is more common than many realize, affecting up to 9% of new mothers. The intrusive thoughts are ego-dystonic, meaning they go against your values and don’t indicate actual risk of harm. Treatment focuses on reducing checking behaviors, excessive precautions, and avoidance while strengthening confidence in your parenting abilities.
We work with both mothers and fathers, offering flexible scheduling to accommodate new parent demands. Treatment can often be combined with medication management when appropriate, and we coordinate with your OB-GYN or pediatrician as needed.
ACT for obsessive thoughts works differently than traditional OCD treatments by building psychological flexibility rather than directly challenging thoughts or exposures. It teaches you to notice obsessive thoughts without getting hooked by them, accepting their presence while choosing actions based on your values.
This approach is particularly helpful for people who struggle with the exposure component of ERP or who have multiple mental health concerns alongside OCD. ACT techniques like mindfulness, defusion, and values clarification can reduce the power obsessive thoughts have over your behavior.
Many clients benefit from combining ACT strategies with ERP or I-CBT, creating a comprehensive approach that addresses both symptom reduction and overall psychological wellbeing. Your treatment plan will be tailored to include the most effective combination of approaches for your specific situation.
Symmetry and orderliness OCD involves the distressing feeling that things aren’t “just right” until they’re arranged perfectly, counted to specific numbers, or performed in exact sequences. This differs from simply preferring organization—it’s driven by anxiety and can consume hours daily.
Treatment typically involves gradual exposure to asymmetry or “imperfection” while preventing the urge to fix, arrange, or repeat actions. We start small—perhaps leaving one book slightly askew—and gradually increase tolerance for disorder. The goal isn’t to eliminate your preference for order, but to reduce the compulsive need to achieve it.
I-CBT can be particularly effective for this OCD type, helping you recognize when the “not just right” feeling shifts from preference to obsessional demand. You’ll learn to trust that imperfection is acceptable and that the discomfort will pass without needing to act on it.
Our team includes nationally recognized OCD researchers and clinicians who’ve shaped international treatment guidelines, combined with therapists who have lived experience with the conditions we treat. This creates unique insight that goes beyond textbook knowledge.
We offer specialized training in multiple evidence-based approaches—not just ERP, but also I-CBT for OCD and ACT for obsessive thoughts. This allows us to match treatment to your specific needs and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our intensive four-day treatment option provides accelerated results for those who need them, while our virtual and in-person flexibility serves the broader Frisco community. We’re fully transparent about our treatment model, fees, and what you can expect, because you deserve clarity at every step of your recovery journey.
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