Specialized Therapy for OCD and anxiety in phoenix 

Anxiety

Anxiety can surface in many ways—racing thoughts, restlessness, tension, or a lingering sense that something isn’t quite right. Whether it’s tied to past trauma, grief, big life transitions, or simply the stress of being human in a fast-paced world, anxiety can feel all-consuming. In therapy, we create a space to slow down, explore what’s beneath the surface, and reconnect with clarity, calm, and a stronger sense of self. With a mindful presence, I’ll support you in reconnecting to your values and expanding your capacity to live with uncertainty.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

OCD isn’t just about handwashing or organizing—it often shows up in quiet, misunderstood ways. You might find yourself stuck in mental loops, second-guessing if you hurt someone without realizing it, re-reading texts to make sure you didn’t say the wrong thing, or needing to complete certain routines to feel “safe” or “right.” These thoughts and behaviors can be exhausting- even if you know they don’t fully make sense it feels as if you cannot stop, you may feel powerless.

Common subtypes of OCD include:

  • Contamination OCD: Fear of germs, illness, or environmental toxins, often leading to excessive cleaning or avoidance.

  • Checking OCD: Repeatedly checking things like locks, appliances, or emails to prevent imagined harm or mistakes.

  • Relationship OCD (ROCD): Constant doubts about your feelings or whether your partner is “the one,” even in healthy relationships.

  • Harm OCD: Intrusive fears about hurting others, often accompanied by guilt or mental checking.

  • Scrupulosity: Obsessive concerns about morality, religion, or being a “good person.”

  • Just-Right OCD: Feeling compelled to do things until they feel perfectly right—like retyping, tapping, or organizing.

OCD doesn’t get the final word. Let’s quiet the doubt and help you return to a calmer, more trusting relationship with yourself. Therapy for OCD gently helps you understand and face these fears and doubts without giving them more power, so you can move toward more peace and flexibility in your life. Utilizing ACT, ERP, and I-CBT, a life beyond OCD is possible.

“The problem is not what you see, but what you believe you see.”
— Kieron O’Connor