OCD therapy · Atlanta & virtual
OCD therapy that helps you break the cycle
If intrusive thoughts and compulsions are taking up your day, you're not alone, and OCD is highly treatable. We use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the leading evidence-based treatment for OCD, with children, teens, and adults.
Who we see
Kids, teens & adults
Approach
ERP & CBT
Sessions
In person or virtual
Location
Atlanta, GA
Does this sound familiar?
OCD is more than being particular or organized. It often shows up as one or more of these themes.
These thoughts can feel real and urgent, but they don't define you.
How the OCD cycle works
OCD runs on a loop. An unwanted thought brings anxiety, and a compulsion, whether visible or a mental ritual, brings brief relief. That relief teaches your brain the thought was dangerous, so the loop comes back stronger.
Treatment works by interrupting that loop.
- 1Intrusive thought. An unwanted thought, image, or urge shows up.
- 2Anxiety. It feels urgent and needs to be solved now.
- 3Compulsion. Checking, repeating, seeking reassurance, or a mental ritual.
- 4Short-term relief. The anxiety drops, for now.
- ↻The loop gets stronger. Next time, the thought returns with more pull.
How we treat it
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP helps you face feared thoughts and situations gradually, without doing the compulsion. Over time you learn to tolerate uncertainty and respond differently to anxiety. The goal isn't to get rid of intrusive thoughts. It's to change your relationship with them. This is active, structured work, not passive talk therapy.
01
Initial consultation
We learn about your symptoms, challenges, and goals.
02
A personalized plan
A clear, structured plan built around your OCD themes.
03
Step-by-step exposures
Gradually face fears and cut back on behavioral and mental compulsions.
04
Ongoing support
Practical tools for daily life, plus guidance and accountability as you progress.
Who we help
Whether OCD is mild or severe, treatment can help.
Children
Kids with OCD symptoms or related challenges, with parents involved in the process. Learn about child & teen OCD therapy.
Teens
Teens dealing with anxiety, compulsive behaviors, or getting stuck in checking and reassurance-seeking.
Adults
Adults with intrusive thoughts, overthinking, and compulsions that have started running the show.
Common questions
Will I have to face my worst fears right away?
No. Treatment is gradual. You and your clinician build a plan together and work up step by step, at a pace that's challenging but manageable.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes. We see clients in person at our Atlanta office and virtually.
How do I get started?
Fill out our short New Patient Screener Form and we'll reach out within 24–48 hours to schedule your free consultation. You can also call us at (404) 462-5533.
You don't have to stay stuck in the cycle
Start with a short screener, and we'll follow up to set up your consultation.
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