Godisincontrol
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Christian OCD Therapist
In order to continue treatment, I need to find a therapist who shares in the Christian faith and is also a believer, please put me in contact with someone like this. Thank you.
Boundaries Boundaries
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I would agree with above. Faith is obviously important to you but expertise in OCD is what matters. Whether you are any religion or none it’s the same treatment.
GodisincontrolGodisincontrol
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I have religious OCD, if we don't address the theme then it will only get worse... I need someone that acknowledges God/his existence
G CG C
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@Godisincontrol Ya I agree with you too.
truetrevtruetrev
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Your therapist does not need to share your faith
GodisincontrolGodisincontrol
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I have religious OCD, if we don't address the theme then it will only get worse... I need someone that acknowledges God/his existence
truetrevtruetrev
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@Godisincontrol You dont need reassurance.
truetrevtruetrev
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@Godisincontrol You are asking for reassurance that God exists. You already know he does
GodisincontrolGodisincontrol
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@truetrev - I'm more so asking if these thoughts are a test from God because they feel so real, it's more complicated to explain but I live in severe anxiety. I have intrusive thoughts of "giving away my s***". It's horrific but I need more-so someone who can help me understand that this is ocd and not a test from God. Thank you & peace to you this evening!
Megan BanksMegan Banks
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@truetrev You could of said this in a kinder way, I know you’re not religious but your comment is coming off as rude <3
truetrevtruetrev
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@Megan Banks It was blunt but not rude; if your therapist has to share your faith you are already seeking reassurance.
truetrevtruetrev
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@Megan Banks Sorry if youre offended but its not even your post lol
truetrevtruetrev
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@Megan Banks My therapist has a different faith than me and a different gender and is from a different generation but none of these things have to do with OCD treatment.
Megan BanksMegan Banks
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@truetrev I get what you’re saying but that’s because you’re not religious. Some people want a therapist who understands what they’re going through and actually know the belief system well
truetrevtruetrev
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@Megan Banks Yes how could i possibly understand OCD if im not religious 🙄
Boundaries Boundaries
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@truetrev I think you can be gay and not need a gay therapist - a Christian and not need a Christian therapist etc etc. OCD is OCD. It picks whatever really matters to you and bullies you. It’s not the content of the theme that is the problem, it’s how the brain distorts it and that’s the same for any obsession. We are all the same
truetrevtruetrev
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@Megan Banks A religious therapist would say the exact same things im saying right now lol. Themes themselves are not the problem. People with SOOCD do not need someone with the same sexual orientation to reassure them; that would actually make things worse.
truetrevtruetrev
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@Boundaries Yes this is my point lol
Boundaries Boundaries
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I would still say a good therapist can work through any issue.
Tea and HoneyTea and Honey
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I have a couple people that you might try. The first is Jaymi Eckert. I did group therapy with her for quite a long time. It was only $60 a month at that time. And the sessions were all over zoom, so it was very easy. She has a couple different group therapies that she offers. I'll put the website below. You also might find the website very helpful. It has a lot of articles and blogs to help Christians with their OCD. https://scrupulosity.com/ --------------------------------- The second person is Mark DeJesus. I don't think that he offers therapy, but I have watched a lot of of his videos on YouTube. He is a Christian minister who has dealt with OCD for a long time, and he has a lot of things to say that might really help you. He talks a lot about God's grace and love and how OCD distorts our view both of life and our view of God. You can find him on YouTube. And please message me anytime you want !!!! I am a Christian who has dealt with this for a long time. I'd be happy to talk through your struggles with you.
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