OCD Therapy for Adults in Cary, NC

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves recurring, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed in an attempt to reduce distress. While compulsions may bring temporary relief, they often reinforce anxiety over time and can significantly interfere with daily functioning, relationships, and quality of life.

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Adults with OCD may experience concerns related to contamination, checking, symmetry, intrusive thoughts, or mental rituals, among many other presentations. OCD can look very different from person to person, and symptoms often fluctuate in intensity. Therapy focuses not on eliminating thoughts, but on changing how individuals respond to them and reducing the patterns that keep OCD cycles in place.

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Our therapists in Cary, North Carolina provide evidence-based OCD therapy for adults, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP is a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy that helps individuals gradually face feared situations or thoughts while learning to resist compulsive responses. Over time, this approach supports reduced anxiety, increased tolerance of uncertainty, and improved functioning.

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ERP therapy is considered the gold-standard treatment for OCD and may be used alone or alongside medication when appropriate. Therapy is collaborative and paced carefully, with attention to each person’s goals, readiness, and lived experience.

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At Etheridge Psychology, Dr. Dana Webber provides ERP therapy for adults with OCD. If you are considering therapy for obsessive-compulsive concerns, support is available to help you better manage symptoms and regain a sense of control.