“‘Just right’ OCD” is a nonclinical way to describe an urge to ensure things are symmetrical or “just right” that can occur in OCD. This condition can be treated with therapy or by addressing ...

Is your anxiety the same as if someone was running at you with a machete?” That’s how Melissa Tyler, the executive program ...

Are you suffering from intrusive thoughts, images, or urges (OCD)? Are you stuck in endless loops of worry and rumination? Or maybe you're struggling to interact with others due to a fear of judgment ...

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy is a common treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). ERP exposes a person to the cause of their fears and anxiety to help them cope with these ...

“Pure O” is not a formal mental health diagnosis. It refers to a form of OCD in which people may have compulsions that involve mental rituals more so than specific actions. Although pure obsessional ...

Dr. Sabrina Romanoff is a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist, professor, researcher and frequent contributor to major media outlets. She works with individuals and couples in her private practice ...

In the chaos of modern life, with deadlines pressing in, relationships fraying, and an overwhelming digital world at our fingertips, anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for many. Therapy, ...