Thank you, therapists

My therapist has made me feel so safe. I feel comfortable telling them my worst worries & fears—I can’t thank them enough for that 💛

Teaching me to ACCEPT my intrusive thoughts. Embrace them like they are my most favorite thing even though they are horrific. Then they go away. ERP all day every day!💪🏻

My therapist explained to me thoroughly what ERP is. She gave me the tools I needed to get started. Once I started figuring it out, she gave me the confidence to continue on my own. I've been able to work on my ERP on my own for about 3 years now.

My therapist has made it possible for me to regain control of my life! Motherhood, marriage, my relationship with myself, with friends, colleagues & strangers have all been impacted for the better. She has enriched my life. My therapist understands OCD, as she is a conqueror, too! I absolutely adore her.

For making me feel like I wasn’t crazy for the thoughts and feelings, I was experiencing. And for also being a safe space. Therapy was needed and there was a name for what I was going through. Thank you so much!!

My therapist taught me that my thoughts are really silly and don’t need to mean anything!

I want to thank my therapist for being so understanding, patient, and overall just treating me like a normal person despite my struggles. We work through some hard stuff while still being able to have casual convos during each session, and it really helps me not feel overwhelmed.

Can’t thank my therapist enough for changing my life!

Just being understanding , struggling with harm ocd and other problems etc it is hard to speak openly about your thoughts, my therapist is a diamond and even tho she doesn’t reassure me she makes me feel a whole better and stronger ❤️

I have a million reasons to thank my therapist but I think if I had to pick one it would be “thank you for caring enough to get yourself through school and educate yourself on how to help others.” The world is full of selfish individuals who are only looking to better themselves yet here you are helping others get better. 🙏🏼

For saving my life. For understanding me. Truly understanding me! For bringing clarity to my life after OCD had taken that from me. For helping me live according to my values. For never giving up on me and always giving her all to help me even after being in recovery for 3-4yrs. She very well could've stopped trying to hard but she never did. Will forever be grateful to Paulina Stephens and NOCD.

I really feel like he saved my life and gave me the tools to succeed.

Being informed about OCD so i don’t have to start from zero and the things i experience aren’t belittled. I can do the work rather than explain myself constantly.

My therapist is amazing ! He has helped me so much realize I can live my life without constant fear .

I want to thank my therapist for helping me come out of my shell and communicate my issues and fears in a healthy way. Thank you for helping me find a reason to go on.

I appreciate how nonjudgmental my therapist is. She helps me to feel safe in sharing my struggles while also pushing me to get better!

Thank you Mr. Williamson, without you and god, I would have been stuck in the same spot that I was when this all first started. I still have my ups and downs but WOW what a difference. And for those who still feel like they aren’t making progress. It took 2 years to get it down. Don’t worry about time. You’ll get it! Thanks you to all the therapist out there! Much amor ❤️

I would like to thank my therapist for listening, caring and understanding me.

I’m beyond grateful for my therapist. I know my boyfriend is too, lol. My therapist has made the learning process of OCD so understandable and ERP treatment attainable. If it wasn’t for her support, I don’t think I would still be in my loving relationship. I’m now engaged and I never thought I would get to this beautiful milestone in life. I love it and glad I didn’t quit!

I want to thank my therapist for help guiding me through my journey to get a better handle on my OCD and for helping me to understand something that is so misunderstood

I’d like to thank mine for helping me rediscover myself after being completely lost. For helping love myself again and realize I possess the capability to overcome any and all obstacles. She’s changed my life for the better.

My therapist made me feel like I wasn’t alone and I could live my life. She got me through countless big events that caused me so much stress and guided me to accept my diagnosis! I thank God for her!

Best thing about ocd is that I I'm learning not to repeat things over and sitting with discomfert

Not making me feel so alone!

My therapist has pushed me and made me believe in myself and that I can handle the anxiety. He has created a space when I have felt comfortable to both share my biggest fears and taking steps to overcome them. So grateful and my life is so much better with ERP!

still haven’t talked to my therapist yet! gonna meet her tomorrow!

Believing in me, standing with me at all the hard steps

For pushing me to face my OCD fears and get my life back all with a smile and a never ending supply of compassion and empathy.

My therapist is the GOAT . He provides me with some amazing tools .

For her being her.

He believed I could get better and made me believe it too. Thank you John!

Barbara has been firm and helpful and I am so thankful that she has helped me through a rough patch!

For being a safe harbor!

My therapist taught me thought that voice in my head that I thought was my conscience was actually my OCD and all of the things I thought that I HAD to do, I don't have to do at all. Confession, reassurance seeking, researching, checking.... all these behaviors I thought were necessary were actually harmful and just strengthening my fears. I now have courage to face them and not let OCD boss me around!!!

My therapist taught me more about different behaviors and thoughts than just the typical ones people associate with OCD. I tried to do ERP myself and couldn’t. My therapist was patient, and knew the right approach/ techniques to use! I thank her for giving me confidence knowing how to manage my OCD long term!

Patience.

there aren’t enough words to express appreciation for my therapist — truly changed my life in the matter of a few weeks, and the progress lives on even months later

She has been my rock and my light,she is always there for me when I’m stuck!I would not be where I am today without her unwavering understanding of the beast that is OCD!She will always be special to me🌹🌷🌺

For never giving up on me even during the times I gave up on myself 💝

For always being there for me. She is just a text away. Sandra is always responsive without fail. She provides support, encouragement and good solid guidance. I am extremely grateful for my therapist.

Thank you for being so kind and make feel comfortable to express my worst fears. Reassuring me that I’m not crazy that I deal with OCD. Thank you, Angela. I’m grateful that NOCD was established to help people like me.

Existing

Knowing what to say to my ocd

For believing in me!

Review for Jenna: A True Gift in Therapy I cannot express enough how transformative my experience with Jenna has been. At 48 years old, I have battled OCD since I was eight, and there were times when it felt impossible to leave my house. Over the years, I’ve tried various therapists who claimed to specialize in OCD, but none have connected with me like Jenna has. What sets Jenna apart is her genuine ability to listen. In our sessions, I feel heard and understood, not just another patient filling out forms. She engages with my thoughts and feelings, strategizing alongside me and tailoring her approach to my unique experiences. It’s evident that she is not just going through the motions; she truly cares about my well-being. Jenna is not only incredibly intelligent, but she also possesses a warmth and empathy that make her an amazing person. Her insights and support have been invaluable in my journey toward managing my OCD. I feel fortunate to have found someone who genuinely understands me and my struggles. If you’re looking for a therapist who will truly invest in your healing process, I wholeheartedly recommend Jenna. You are in good hands with her, and I am confident that she can help you as she has helped me. Thank you, Jenna, for everything!

Giving me hope for my future

Joe told me the OCD symptoms I was having can be treated. The googling & constant researching was feeding the OCD. I cannot thank Joe enough for what he taught me!

My therapist Hayley has been helping me every step of the way. I only started erp therapy with her a few months ago but she has been my number one support through these tough times and has already changed the way I think abt uncertainty

My therapist helps me work through the hard stuff and really come to accept what has happened to me and how it currently affects me. She makes me feel not alone with processing my emotions and thoughts ❤️

Anne taught me so much. Really things I never knew through my journey

She really listens to me

Listening

🎄I’m thankful that I have her🎄GOOOO….MS.ASHLEY!!!!

Helping me to understand complex ideas, especially during ERP.

NOCD is my therapist. I thank it for letting me relate to other people when I feel so isolated in this world.

Being the brains of the operation and also noticing subtle differences in my mannerisms. Having intuition. ❤️

Deanne has provided so much empathy and encouragement during this difficult period. I can’t thank her enough!

Janet- thank you for meeting me where I was and leading me out. I’m so glad you are my therapist. You are a perfect fit for me. You are a blessing.

So sooooo much, but mostly just allowing me to not be judged for the thoughts and feelings as I learn to process them. I dont feel like im going "crazy" when i see them.

Thank you for listening.

thank you to my therapist for diagnosing and recognizing my OCD!!!!!!!! i didnt know what the monster was for 20+ years but now i do!

I am so grateful my therapist has taught me to practice not doing my compulsions at home and practice them. I learned that if you don’t practice them constantly, you will start to give to them and start all over again. I would also like to thank her for being so understanding even when what I was doing was so hard to explain. She would also enforce that OCD is not needed in life and I could stand up to it myself. 🥳

I want to give a shout out to my therapist Rachel and her acceptance and kindness.

She makes me feel like I could say anything and she would listen and guide me through all of life’s ups and downs.

I love my therapist because she is so good at listening, compassionate, and always knows what’s going on

I want to thank my previous therapist for helping me to understand ocd and coaching me through how to overcome this. I also want to thank her for helping me to learn how to bring humor into it, and for coaching me through my lowest points. I want to thank my current therapist for being so kind. I want to thank her for being so insightful. I want to thank her for listening to me, validating me, and helping me to see myself in a different light. Thank you for helping me to give myself grace.

telling me that it's okay to cry