Why we call the community at NOCD “Members”

At NOCD, everything we do is centered around the people we’re dedicated to helping. Our mission has always been to spread awareness about OCD and make specialized treatment accessible to anyone who needs it, whenever they need it and wherever they are. Every decision we make is guided by that mission, including the words we use. When you begin treatment at NOCD, you might notice that we don’t refer to the people who come to us as clients or patients. Instead, we call them Members. Why? When you get treatment through NOCD, not only are you working with therapists specialized in treating OCD, but you’re also joining a community united by the shared goal of conquering OCD. And whether you’re just beginning treatment, actively working through exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, or continuing to apply those skills once you’ve learned to manage OCD, you remain an important part of that community. The decision to use the word Member wasn’t made lightly. It reflects three core beliefs that shape how we think about OCD, the people we’re dedicated to helping, and the treatment journey itself. ➡️ Read more: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/nocd-community-members

Katsully529

Date posted: Yesterday

Sometimes I have a hard time calling a therapist because I’m afraid they can’t help me and afraid they won’t take Medicare A & B plus supplement N - Cigna Healthspring. I’ve been battling this for decades and I never knew there was such a thing as ERP. No one could ever diagnose me the first 15 years and even then there were no therapists that had experience with OCD and paid for services off and on for over 40+ years with very little relief except from my faith. How can I find someone to help me locally that takes my insurance?

User type: Therapist

Date posted: Yesterday

@Katsully529 Depends where you live… you would need a provider who accepts straight Medicare. Have you reached out to NOCD to see if they take straight Medicare?

Katsully529

Date posted: Yesterday

@Kristine Sokolofsky Thank you for replying. Unfortunately, NOCD does not except Medicare. It’s frustrating because I know they could help me, obviously. I live in NJ near the Jersey shore. There are very good hospitals and some mental health in/out patients but the ones that take Medicare are for depression only. The sister facility is about at least an hour away that has OCD specialists. Driving there and back would cause great anxiety for me. I don’t mind 20 min but anything more than that would be almost dreadful.

User type: Therapist

Date posted: Yesterday

@Katsully529 Maybe helpful to go on psychology today and filter by state, insurance and treatment modality . I don’t think there’s any other way to find providers that accept straight Medicare without doing that or individually reaching out

Mackenzie - ...

User type: Staff

Date posted: 19h

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We know treatment is not easy, and we never want it to feel minimized. Please know that we are actively working to become in-network with as many insurance providers as possible, including Medicare. However, at this time we are not yet able to see members with Medicare coverage as the process to participate in these programs is complex and can come with many barriers that make it challenging for us to join. We truly value your interest in our services and we are diligently working to expand access soon. We understand that this may be disappointing, and we want you to get the support you need. Here are some resources that may help you find a therapist who can take your plan: IOCDF: https://iocdf.org/find-help/ Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

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