Supporting my daughter’s OCD treatment journey while beginning my own

"Why does my brain do this? Why do I feel like this?" When Cayla's daughter Serenity asked these heart-wrenching questions about her OCD symptoms, Cayla knew exactly how she felt. Her own OCD had become so severe that she couldn't work or eat, and now it was clear they both needed help. Cayla wanted a different life for Serenity: one with proper treatment that could actually make a true difference, and none of the shame she carried. Cayla’s search for treatment brought her to NOCD, where the specialized therapy and supportive community made her confident she’d found the right place for the both of them to get better quickly. Using the NOCD app to do live virtual therapy sessions and message their therapists whenever they need immediate help has been a game-changer for them both—and today, they’re doing better than ever. Serenity is facing triggers with remarkable courage, and Cayla is enjoying the freedom of finally knowing she isn't defined by her intrusive thoughts. Cayla and Serenity’s journey mirrors the incredible results of a groundbreaking study on the effectiveness of NOCD Therapy for children and adolescents, the largest study of its kind to date. Its findings confirm what they experienced firsthand: evidence-based care and personalized support transforms lives. Read more about Cayla and Serenity’s journey to finding support, treatment, and hope.