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Anxiety and OCD Treatment Tailored to Your Needs

At The Scoggan Institute, we understand that anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can manifest in a variety of ways, causing significant distress and impacting your daily life. 

We offer a comprehensive range of evidence-based treatment programs and approaches to address the specific symptoms you experience.

Understanding Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the United States, affecting over 40 million adults each year. They are characterized by excessive worry and fear that can interfere with daily activities. Here are some common types of anxiety disorders that we treat:

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Persistent and excessive worry about a variety of things, often accompanied by physical symptoms like fatigue, muscle tension, and difficulty sleeping.
  • Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD): Intense fear of social situations where you might be scrutinized or judged by others.
  • Panic Disorder: Sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort that come on rapidly and reach their peak within minutes (panic attacks).
  • Phobias: Persistent and irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as heights, spiders, or enclosed spaces.
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often classified as an anxiety disorder, but due to its unique characteristics, we address it in more detail in a separate section below.

Treating Anxiety Disorders

Our anxiety disorder therapists utilize a variety of evidence-based therapies to treat anxiety disorders, with the most effective approach often being a combination of techniques tailored to your specific needs. Here are some of the therapies we offer:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT helps you identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety. You’ll learn coping skills to manage difficult emotions, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and develop a more balanced perspective.
  • Exposure Therapy: This therapy involves gradual exposure to situations that trigger your anxiety in a safe and controlled environment. By facing your fears in a safe space, you can learn to manage your anxiety response and reduce avoidance behaviors.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT teaches you to accept difficult thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them. It helps you develop psychological flexibility and live a values-driven life, even in the presence of anxiety symptoms.
  • Relaxation Techniques: Techniques like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation can help you manage stress and reduce physical symptoms of anxiety.

Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is a chronic mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that are performed to alleviate anxiety caused by the obsessions. Here are some common types of OCD:

  • Contamination OCD: Contamination OCD is the fear of germs or contamination, leading to excessive handwashing, cleaning, or avoidance of certain places or people.
  • Checking OCD: Checking OCD is the repetitive checking of things like locks, appliances, or stoves to ensure safety or prevent harm.
  • Order and Symmetry OCD: Preoccupation with orderliness and symmetry, leading to urges to arrange or organize things in a specific way.
  • Intrusive Thoughts OCD: Unwanted and distressing thoughts, images, or urges that can be violent, sexual, or blasphemous in nature.
  • Hoarding OCD: Difficulty discarding possessions due to a perceived need to save them, even if they have no value.

Treating OCD

While OCD shares some characteristics with anxiety disorders, it often requires a more specialized treatment approach. The gold standard treatment for OCD is:

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): This therapy involves gradual exposure to situations that trigger your obsessions while resisting the urge to engage in compulsive behaviors. Over time, this reduces anxiety and fear associated with the obsessions. An ERP therapist will guide you through this process in a safe and controlled environment.
 

In addition to ERP, we may also utilize other therapies for OCD, such as:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT can be helpful for OCD by addressing underlying negative thoughts and beliefs that contribute to obsessions and compulsions.
  • Habit Reversal Training: This therapy teaches you to identify and replace compulsive behaviors with healthier coping mechanisms.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT can be helpful for OCD by helping you accept intrusive thoughts without feeling the need to act on them.

We understand that OCD can manifest in unique ways, and our therapists are experienced in tailoring treatment plans to address your specific obsessions and compulsions.

Additional Resources and Support

  • Support Groups: Connecting with others who understand what you’re going through can be incredibly helpful. Our support groups provide a safe and supportive space to share your experiences, learn from others, and reduce feelings of isolation.
  • Educational Workshops: We offer workshops on various topics related to anxiety and OCD, such as managing stress, developing coping mechanisms and effective communication skills, etc.

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