Joyful Therapy Group
Find my match
Stuck in a loop you didn’t choose.
Specialized OCD treatment with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), online across California.
“I know it doesn’t make sense, but if I don’t check, something bad will happen.”
“I have thoughts that horrify me, and I’m scared of what they say about me.”
“I wash my hands until they’re raw.”
“I just need to ask one more time, to be sure.”
OCD isn’t about being neat. It’s about being stuck.
OCD is a cycle. An unwanted thought, image or urge (an obsession) brings intense anxiety or doubt, and you do something to make it go away (a compulsion). The relief is real but short, so the cycle gets tighter over time.
Compulsions can be visible, like checking, washing or arranging, or invisible, like mentally reviewing, counting, praying or seeking reassurance. And intrusive thoughts are not wishes. Having a disturbing thought doesn’t make you dangerous or a bad person.
- Intrusive thoughts you can’t shake
- Rituals that have to be done “just right”
- Checking, washing, counting or repeating
- Mentally reviewing or seeking reassurance
- Avoiding people, places or objects that trigger you
- Losing an hour or more a day to the cycle
Here’s how we can help.
OCD needs specific treatment. General talk therapy can accidentally feed it. Our team includes a therapist with a strong OCD specialty.
What people often notice
Is ERP scary?
It’s challenging, but it’s done step by step and always with your consent. Most people are surprised by how quickly their anxiety drops once they start.
Can OCD be treated online?
Yes. ERP works well over video, and we can do exposures in your real environment, where OCD actually shows up.
My child has rituals. Is it OCD?
Some rituals are a normal part of development. If they cause distress or take up a lot of time, it’s worth an assessment. We work with teens and parents together.
OCD is treatable. Let’s break the loop.
Tell us a little about what’s going on. We’ll match you with a specialist in exactly this, verify your insurance for free, and most people have a first session the same week.
The science of feeling better, before it reaches your doctor’s office.
New mental health research is published every week, and most of it never makes it out of medical journals. Our specialists read it for you and send the findings that matter, with what they mean for real life.
- ✓The newest research, translated into plain English
- ✓What it actually means for you or your family
- ✓Written and reviewed by our specialists
- ✓A 4-minute read, every Tuesday morning
Joyful Therapy Group
Find my match
Stuck in a loop you didn’t choose.
Specialized OCD treatment with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), online across California.
“I know it doesn’t make sense, but if I don’t check, something bad will happen.”
“I have thoughts that horrify me, and I’m scared of what they say about me.”
“I wash my hands until they’re raw.”
“I just need to ask one more time, to be sure.”
OCD isn’t about being neat. It’s about being stuck.
OCD is a cycle. An unwanted thought, image or urge (an obsession) brings intense anxiety or doubt, and you do something to make it go away (a compulsion). The relief is real but short, so the cycle gets tighter over time.
Compulsions can be visible, like checking, washing or arranging, or invisible, like mentally reviewing, counting, praying or seeking reassurance. And intrusive thoughts are not wishes. Having a disturbing thought doesn’t make you dangerous or a bad person.
- Intrusive thoughts you can’t shake
- Rituals that have to be done “just right”
- Checking, washing, counting or repeating
- Mentally reviewing or seeking reassurance
- Avoiding people, places or objects that trigger you
- Losing an hour or more a day to the cycle
Here’s how we can help.
OCD needs specific treatment. General talk therapy can accidentally feed it. Our team includes a therapist with a strong OCD specialty.
What people often notice
Is ERP scary?
It’s challenging, but it’s done step by step and always with your consent. Most people are surprised by how quickly their anxiety drops once they start.
Can OCD be treated online?
Yes. ERP works well over video, and we can do exposures in your real environment, where OCD actually shows up.
My child has rituals. Is it OCD?
Some rituals are a normal part of development. If they cause distress or take up a lot of time, it’s worth an assessment. We work with teens and parents together.
OCD is treatable. Let’s break the loop.
Tell us a little about what’s going on. We’ll match you with a specialist in exactly this, verify your insurance for free, and most people have a first session the same week.
The science of feeling better, before it reaches your doctor’s office.
New mental health research is published every week, and most of it never makes it out of medical journals. Our specialists read it for you and send the findings that matter, with what they mean for real life.
- ✓The newest research, translated into plain English
- ✓What it actually means for you or your family
- ✓Written and reviewed by our specialists
- ✓A 4-minute read, every Tuesday morning