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I’ve come to the conclusion my current therapist is defiantly a good one just not for me. It said on her site she knows how to treat ocd and lots of other things… but i don’t think she understands erp and she kinda reassured me a lot which ik is bad for ocd (i’m not even trying to get the reassurance ethier. ) She doesn’t rlly do behavioural things with me, it feels more like talk therapy and i’m sure that’s great for some people and i don’t want to talk bad about her but i feel like i’m wasting my parents money with her because she’s not rlly making things better for me and i don’t feel a great connection ethier. Then i go and think about how a NOCD therapist would be great, however it’s quite expensive and also i feel like it’s more of a “fix you up and send you off” therapy where they treat you but then u don’t get to see them again. What i want, is a therapist who’s experienced with ocd and does specialised treatment but can also help me with other issues i suffer with. How do i find someone like this, like what sites list them? I want them to rlly understand the treatment but i’m not sure what this type of therapist is called.

Nica

Date posted: 2y

It’s very rare to find a therapist that does multiple things because that takes time, money, and lots of resources. So you’re probably going to go through a lot of therapists online to actually find someone that can do multiple things at once, and correctly that’s ALSO up to date. A lot of therapists are not, which could be that therapist’s case.

blaze19star

Date posted: 2y

@Nica so would you recommend getting multiple therapists. One for ocd and another for the other stuff?

Nica

Date posted: 2y

@Roccoxx555 Having multiple therapist is normal and not a big deal since there are many channels is like OCD that need specialized care. You can allow your therapist to talk amongst one another and depending where you live that might include some paperwork but that is also not a big deal and very normal.

blaze19star

Date posted: 2y

@Nica oh okay i didn’t know that was normal, i thought people just had one and shared everything with them, thanks for that, i feel like i’ll find one that can help quicker now then trying to find the “perfect” therapist who will magically fix everything.

Itwillgetbet...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y

The NOCD therapists are definitely not a fix you up and send you off therapy. You start 2 times a week, move to once a week then to once a month. And as long as you are suffering (which hopefully it’s not for long) you can still have appointments and work with your therapist for the long run.

blaze19star

Date posted: 2y

@Itwillgetbetter oh that’s nice to hear that it’s ongoing but i don’t think they provide help with other issues that i gained with this disorder ( like depression, low self esteem ect)

Itwillgetbet...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y

@Roccoxx555 Mine is also a trauma therapist who has her own practice so she has helped me in other areas as well, I guess it all just depends on who you get as your therapist

blaze19star

Date posted: 2y

@Itwillgetbetter oh okay, that’s great to hear they do different things

Huskydog

Date posted: 22w

I have a question.

I had my second session with a therapist and they told me they don’t think I have OCD. They think that I have just intrusive thoughts. They also said they don’t do diagnosis. I also noticed they did not ask me questions about my different themes.This has made me so confused. Even though I had a terrible fear that a therapist will tell that I don’t have it, (which is the main reason why I had not gone to one) I did suspect I had it because I identify with many of the symptoms. On the website it says that they treat it but I don’t think they are like a specialist. On the first session they described OCD mainly as needing to have things symmetrical and fear of contamination. I have a feeling that they don’t know much about it. I also didn’t mentioned all the themes I think I have because I’m scared to be misunderstood. I am not sure what to do. I can’t afford seeing an OCD therapist at NOCD. Can anyone give an insight, has something similar happened to you? Thank you!

RachelBet

Date posted: 20w

OCD therapist versus not?

Hello! What a journey this ocd thing is! After 17 years with one therapist, I knew I was no longer making progress, so I changed to a new therapist. After just 6 months with her, she suggested I might have ocd and to look into getting diagnosed. She was right and I was diagnosed with ocd last summer. Meds are making a big difference but I still have lots of unlearning and re-learning to do. I’ve been struggling with whether or not to switch to a therapist who specializes in ocd. I have no issues with my current therapist, but she doesn’t specialize in ocd and I sometimes think I need someone who does specialize in it. But of course, I have Pure O, so I can think myself in circles til the cows come home. Can anyone share experience about switching to a therapist who specializes in ocd?

curefan6

Date posted: 14w

should i get a new therapist?

i’ve been seeing the same therapist for over two years now. she does not specialize in ocd and i often find myself too afraid to talk about it with her. it’s not necessarily her fault, but i feel like ive reached a point with her where she feels more like a friend than a therapist. i know that isn’t good and i should not feel that way. she is a very very kind person but i also feel like she doesn’t fully listen to me sometimes. we talk more about our day to day lives with one another rather than anxiety and worries at this point and i feel like i can’t suddenly reverse it? also, i’ve expressed certain thoughts with her that she has laughed at or has not taken very seriously. this has made me really upset in the past and makes me feel awkward and not listened to. i’ve mentioned these moments to friends and they think i should get a new therapist, but i feel so terrible because i am so used to her and i do like her as a person. i don’t really feel like ive been benefiting from therapy with her lately. again, we don’t really talk about ocd or anxiety which are my main issues. i want an ocd therapist so i can actually seek help but i can’t find one in person. i’ve considered doing it through this app but im not a big fan of online therapy as i find it uncomfortable and awkward. i’m willing to try tho. anyone have tips on how to “end things” with my therapist? i’d rather not, but i know i need to prioritize my mental health over making her feel bad. and if anything, im sure she’d understand. i just feel bad

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