Comments on: Finding a Therapist for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

By: Charles H. Elliott, Ph.D.

Charles H. Elliott, Ph.D. — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:00:52 +0000

From your area, you may have to drive some distance for a good OCD therapist. Sorry, but Chicago may be your best bet. You can also try the self help book “Talking Back to OCD.” The good news is that treatment often works fairly quickly.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:26:00 +0000

looking for therapist who knows how to treat OCD but none of the recommended sites (www.abct.org, etc) list anyone around here. My zip is 60543. Any ideas on what to do?

By: drchuckelliott

drchuckelliott — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:30:51 +0000

@Wendy: I can’t make recommendations to individuals over the Internet. However, you could try http://www.abct.org or http://www.ocfoundation.org or http://www.academyofct.org These should all list providers competent to treat OCD. Good luck!

By: Wendy Travers

Wendy Travers — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:06:10 +0000

I’m trying to find a therapist in the 93291/93274 zip code area. Is there anyway you can send me a couple of Doctors names I can call?

By: Charles H. Elliott, Ph.D.

Charles H. Elliott, Ph.D. — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:24:39 +0000

@LS: Yes, mindfulness and ACT are overlapping therapies that have much promise for a variety of problems. Thanks.

By: LS

LS — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:51:31 +0000

Also having one that is trained in mindfulness techniques and other types of therapies is good because most people in treatment for OCD also have other problems, usually Depression and possibly other anxiety disorders.

Acceptance and commitment therapy is a godsend for a lot of people too.

By: Dr. Charles Elliott

Dr. Charles Elliott — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:49:03 +0000

@Doug Sometimes that’s what you need to do. If you’re not getting somewhere with one therapist after a few months, try another. And actually, not all therapists have been trained in treating all problems. For example, most have heard about exposure and response prevention, but not everyone does it.

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By: Doug

Doug — Sun, 24 May 2009 14:57:07 +0000

Very good points. It took me a long time to find a counselor who understood OCD and anxiety issues. Obviously, they all do, but some are better at motivating you to face your fears than others.

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PsychCentral — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:41:51 +0000

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