OCD Therapy

This category explores OCD therapy NYC and evidence-based treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Learn about exposure and response prevention (ERP), intrusive thoughts, compulsions, relationship OCD, contamination OCD, and other subtypes. Articles are written by Eliana Bonaguro, LMHC, an OCD therapist in New York City providing online treatment throughout New York and Florida.

Retroactive Jealousy OCD: When Your Partner’s Past Feels Like a Threat

Retroactive jealousy OCD (RJOCD), a form of relationship OCD (ROCD), can make your partner’s past feel impossible to leave in the past. Maybe you know your partner chose you, yet your mind keeps returning to the people who came before you. You picture past relationships, compare yourself with an ex, or feel compelled to ask […]

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Is This OCD or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference

If you spend a lot of time worrying, overthinking, or imagining what could go wrong, you may wonder: Is this OCD or anxiety? Or what’s the difference between OCD vs anxiety? It is not always easy to tell the difference between OCD vs anxiety. Both obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety can involve repetitive thoughts, uncertainty, physical

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Moral Contamination OCD: Why Do I Feel Contaminated by Certain People, Places, or Memories?

Moral contamination OCD is a lesser-known form of obsessive-compulsive disorder that can leave you feeling psychologically or morally “dirty” after contact with certain people, places, objects, memories, or situations. Unlike traditional contamination OCD, the fear isn’t about germs or illness. Instead, it is the overwhelming feeling that someone else’s perceived immorality, wrongdoing, or negative qualities have

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How ERP For OCD Works: What to Expect During Treatment

If you’ve been researching treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you’ve probably come across Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). You may have heard that ERP for OCD is considered the gold standard treatment, but you might still be wondering what that actually means. Will your therapist ask you to face your biggest fear right away? Will you be forced

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Why OCD, Panic and Agoraphobia Can Occur Together

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether your anxiety is OCD panic agoraphobia, or somehow all three? OCD, panic disorder, and agoraphobia can feel like a relentless cycle of fear and uncertainty. You may experience intrusive thoughts about losing control, having a panic attack, becoming trapped somewhere you can’t escape, or being unable to get

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Mental Compulsions in OCD: The Hidden Rituals That Keep Anxiety Alive

When people think about OCD, they often picture visible compulsions like handwashing, checking locks, or arranging objects. But mental compulsions OCD can be just as exhausting and disruptive, even when nothing is visible from the outside. Many people with OCD spend hours mentally reviewing conversations, analyzing thoughts, checking feelings, replaying memories, seeking reassurance, or trying

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Types of OCD: Understanding the Different Themes of OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood as a disorder about being neat, organized, or particular. In reality, OCD is not about preferences. It’s about distressing, intrusive thoughts and the mental or behavioral rituals people use to try to feel certain, safe, or in control. One of the most confusing parts of OCD is that it

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Are You Trapped in Endless Questions About Reality, Meaning, or Existence? Learn when  OCD Treatment could help 

Do you find yourself stuck in loops of philosophical questions and intrusive existential thoughts that never seem to resolve? This could be a sign of existential OCD. You may spend hours asking yourself things like: • What if reality isn’t real?• What if nothing truly matters?• What if I suddenly lose my sense of self or awareness?• What if

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Just Right OCD: When Things Don’t Feel “Right Enough”

If you struggle with Just Right OCD, everyday activities can become surprisingly difficult. A small detail may feel slightly off, uneven, or incomplete, and the discomfort can be intense until it is corrected. OCD can show up in many different forms. You can explore other types of OCD here:👉 Types of OCD People with Just Right OCD often

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Intrusive Thoughts About Hurting Someone: Could It Be Harm OCD?

If You are searching harm OCD, chances are you have you ever experienced intrusive thoughts about hurting someone or even yourself, even though you would never want to harm anyone in real life? Maybe a disturbing thought suddenly appears in your mind.You imagine hurting someone you love.You picture losing control or acting violently. These thoughts can

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Contamination OCD: When Fear of Germs Takes Over Your Life

Do you constantly worry about germs, contamination, or getting sick and wonder whether you are a germophobic or have contamination OCD? If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing contamination OCD, one of the most common forms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. OCD can show up in many different forms. You can explore other types of OCD here:👉

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“I have OCD”: Symptoms and common misconceptions

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Beyond the Myths Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions worldwide. Characterized by persistent unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions), OCD can significantly disrupt daily life. This article delves into the symptoms, causes, and effective OCD treatment options available for managing OCD, providing insights and support

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Eliana Bonaguro, LMHC