As you may already know, the preferred form of treatment for anxiety disorders is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and the exposure work is the “Behavior” part of that framework. The “Cognitive” part may be just as important as the behavioral part for many clients. Below you will find a list of what are called “cognitive distortions”. These are common mistakes in people’s thinking that can lead to anxiety and depression.
Read MoreDuring the current pandemic, finding help for an anxiety disorder can be challenging as most therapists are busy and also often have long wait lists. I get calls almost everyday from potential new clients and I just don’t have any room for more clients. And sometimes the anxiety doesn’t require professional help and can be addressed in other, usually less expensive, ways. With the above in mind, I thought I’d share some of the less expensive resources that you might try instead of, or in addition to, finding a therapist. And just in case you do want to find a therapist, here are some resources for that as well. I hope you find these helpful.
Read MoreWhen most people think of checking within OCD they think of checking things such as door locks, windows, etc., but checking can cover multiple areas besides locks and windows. I’ve written before about checking. This post is about some of the typical forms of checking and also about some of the less well-recognized types of checking that are actually quite common in OCD.
Read MoreI’ve written before at some length about how tricky OCD can be and how it easily makes my clients believe things that simply aren't true or at least are greatly exaggerated.
Read MorePanic attacks are often the reason people consult me. People experience panic attacks as coming out of the blue, terrifying, and significantly interfering with their daily functioning. The understandable usual request is some form of “How can I get rid of these panic attacks?” I
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