THERAPY FOR BEGINNERSFinding the Right Fit8 MIN READ
How to Know If Therapy Is Working
You've been going for months. Is it helping? Here are the actual signs of progress, and the signs you're just spinning your wheels.
Justin La Rose, RP
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These OCD articles and resources explain what OCD is, how ERP therapy works, what to do with intrusive thoughts, and how to find a therapist who actually treats OCD, in plain language, citing the research where it matters. They’re written by Justin La Rose, a Registered Psychotherapist with 25+ years in mental health. Start with whatever you’re stuck on: search, or filter by topic below.
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19 ARTICLESTHERAPY FOR BEGINNERSESSENTIAL READ
Two Types of Therapy: Insight vs Action
One helps you understand why. The other helps you change. Most people need to know which one they're getting, and which one they need.
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THERAPY FOR BEGINNERSESSENTIAL READ
When to Fire Your Therapist
Sometimes staying in bad therapy is worse than no therapy at all. Here's how to know when it's time to leave.
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NOCD vs BetterHelp vs Private ERP Therapist: An Honest Comparison
Three very different paths to OCD treatment. Here's what each actually offers, what they cost, and who they're best for. No spin.
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OCDTreatment8 MIN READ
Why Talk Therapy Doesn't Work for OCD
You've been talking about your OCD for years and nothing's changed. That's not a failure. It's the wrong treatment.
Justin La Rose, RP
→OCDUnderstanding OCD9 MIN READ
OCD and Intrusive Thoughts: No, You're Not a Bad Person
You've had a thought that terrified you. It contradicts everything you believe about yourself. Here's why intrusive thoughts aim at exactly what you value most, and what that does and doesn't tell you.
Justin La Rose, RP
→THERAPY FOR BEGINNERSCosts & Logistics8 MIN READ
Online vs In-Person Therapy: Which Is Better?
The research is in. And the answer might surprise you, especially if you've been told one is clearly better than the other.
Justin La Rose, RP
→OCDUnderstanding OCD8 MIN READ
Why Do I Have OCD? What We Know About Causes
It's not your fault. It's not because of your childhood. OCD has neurobiological roots, and understanding them changes how you fight back.
Justin La Rose, RP
→THERAPY FOR BEGINNERSCosts & Logistics10 MIN READ
How Long Does Therapy Actually Take?
The honest answer: it depends. But here are the real timelines for different issues, so you can plan your life around it.
Justin La Rose, RP
→THERAPY FOR BEGINNERSGetting Started8 MIN READ
What Should Actually Happen in Your First Therapy Session
A first session should do more than collect your history. Here's what a good OCD therapist does differently, and what you should walk out knowing.
Justin La Rose, RP
→THERAPY FOR BEGINNERSFinding the Right Fit9 MIN READ
Does My Therapist Need to Share My Experience?
Do they need to have gone through what you've gone through? The answer is more nuanced than you think, and more important.
Justin La Rose, RP
→THERAPY FOR BEGINNERSGetting Started7 MIN READ
4 Things to Know Before Starting Therapy
Before you spend a single dollar, read this. Not the soft version. The real one.
Justin La Rose, RP
→OCDLiving With OCD9 MIN READ
OCD and Shame: Why You Can't Tell Anyone
The thoughts feel too dark. Too disturbing. Too 'you.' That shame is the engine that keeps OCD running, and it's a lie.
Justin La Rose, RP
→OCDUnderstanding OCD7 MIN READ
5 OCD Myths That Are Keeping You Stuck
You've heard them all. 'Everyone's a little OCD.' 'Just stop thinking about it.' Here's why those myths are dangerous, and what's actually true.
Justin La Rose, RP
→OCDFinding Help12 MIN READ
How to Find an OCD Therapist Who Actually Knows What They're Doing
Most therapists don't know how to treat OCD. Here's exactly what to look for, what to ask, and what to run from.
Justin La Rose, RPPILLAR
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