Coping Resource Center
OCD Therapy Houston
Psychotherapy to help you overcome Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and get your life back.
Get your time
back
Reduce obsessive thoughts
Ease compulsive
urges
Living with OCD is exhausting
People tend to think of OCD as a personality trait, like being a clean freak, but often they don’t see the dark side of the condition; the anxiety and fear fuelling the repetitive behaviors and intrusive thoughts that disrupt your daily activities and relationships. Although OCD can feel isolating and like there is no opportunity for change, know that there is hope. Take our quick online OCD assessment to see if OCD is potentially affecting you.
You don’t have to handle it alone.
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What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than a behavioral — it’s a challenging mental health condition that can affect anyone across all ages and backgrounds. The intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that accompany OCD, like excessive handwashing or checking, only worsen with attempts to soothe them.
Psychotherapy can help you get to the root of the issue, helping relieve the intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and avoidance that OCD causes, and offering hope for effectively managing your symptoms.
How Do I Know If I Have OCD?
The term OCD has become a common way to describe someone who prefers things to be neat and organized. However, this oversimplification can make it challenging to distinguish between normal preferences and potential indicators of a deeper issue. We understand this confusion, and are here to help you clarify your experience and find effective strategies for relief.
While everyone experiences OCD differently, some common symptoms include:
- Unwanted thoughts that you can’t seem to stop
- Asking for things to be repeated many times, even when you understand
- Repeatedly going over past conversations and actions to make sure you didn't mess up
- Checking things more than you need to (did I turn the stove off?)
- Worrying that something bad will happen if things are not done in a particular way
- Worrying that your intrusive thoughts mean that something is wrong with you
- Obsessive worries about germs and cleanliness
- Avoiding public bathrooms because of possible contamination
- Feeling like you have to do things in a certain order when you dress, undress, or wash
- Being compelled to count while you do things, sometimes repeatedly
- Carefully completing tasks, yet still feeling like you didn't finish or made a mistake
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How OCD Therapy Can Help
Unlike other types of therapy, ERP therapy focuses more on changing behaviors than thoughts. Together, we identify your trigger areas and slowly expose you to these fears without letting you do your usual compulsive behaviors. Through this process, you can develop healthier coping strategies, regain
control over your urges, and ultimately reduce the power OCD has over your life.
Return a sense of normalcy to your life
Get your time back
Reduce obsessive thoughts
Get relief from compulsive urges
Find peace of mind
Join Our OCD Program
Our Freedom From OCD: ERP Program is a 12-session structured program to help you face fears, resist compulsions, and reclaim your life. It’s intended for children, teens, and adults with mild–to–moderate OCD who are ready to practice ERP between sessions.
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Why Work With
Coping
Resource Center
We believe therapy should be action-oriented. It’s not just what happens inside the session but how it applies to your life outside of therapy.
Our goal is to provide you with the support and tools you need to create meaningful change in your life!
Dr. Liz Ross | Founder
PH.D.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Our practice is built on:
Integrity
We’re committed to offering you the most advanced and effective treatments tailored to your needs. We invest in the latest tools and treatment options, including virtual reality for exposure therapy, to ensure you receive the highest standard of care.
EMPATHY
Our clinicians understand what you’re facing. We listen, believe, and validate your experiences. If you’ve faced medical issues or trauma that others might have dismissed we offer the support you need to overcome challenges and live with peace of mind.
Collaboration
We help you get the results you need. You are the center of your own care, and we offer practical tools and strategies to help you cope with and manage each challenge that arises. We work as a team to ensure you are matched with the best therapist for your care.
We offer real human connection, grounded in science and focused on results.
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How OCD Therapy Works
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We look at the whole you
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We get clear on a direction
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We help you move forward
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Frequently Asked Questions About OCD Treatment
What causes OCD?
There is no one thing that causes OCD, but it can develop based on a combination of factors, including genetics, brain structure and function, environmental influences, and psychological triggers.
Some common lifestyle triggers may contribute to exacerbating OCD symptoms as well, such as: stressful life events, certain substances, or a lack of sleep.
Will I be able to handle this treatment?
Your therapist will work with you to determine a comfortable pace of treatment and exposure sessions can be modified as needed. They will be there alongside you supporting you through any difficulties you experience.
Will I be forced to do an exposure I don’t want to do?
No, your therapist will never force you to do anything you do not want to do. They can give recommendations and encouragement but ultimately you get the final say in treatment decisions.
Will I get worse before I get better?
At the start of exposure sessions, clients may initially experience a temporary increase in anxiety. If this is your experience, be assured that anxiety levels typically decrease, often within the very first session itself. As a result, clients often leave feeling more at ease and with a sense of achievement.
Will this really work?
Exposure and response prevention has been studied for years and has very strong support in effectively treating OCD both in the short-term and long-term.
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With support, things can get better
- No longer feel plagued by constant obsessive worries
- No longer feel the urge to engage in compulsive behaviors
- Get the time back to do the things you really want to do
- No longer worry that something bad will happen
- No longer think that something is wrong with you
- Are able to move on with your life
Psychotherapy for OCD can help you regain peace of mind
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Take The First Step
If you’re ready to get started, you can book online using our secure booking platform.
Have questions? Schedule a free 15 minute consultation, submit a message via our contact form, or call us.
Please note: Not all our therapists can be booked online. If you’re unable to book with a specific provider, please contact us via the contact form or by phone.
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2211 Norfolk St Suite 455, Houston, TX 77098
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