Harm OCD is one of the most misunderstood OCD themes children and teens experience. These intrusive thoughts can be dark, scary, and completely out of character—causing intense fear and shame.

Unfortunately, when therapists or parents don’t understand Harm OCD, kids can be mislabeled as a danger to themselves or others when in reality, they are terrified of these thoughts and desperate to make them stop.

In this video, I’ll show you realistic examples of how Harm OCD can show up in everyday life—so you can recognize it, not fear it.
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When Reassurance Becomes an OCD Compulsion: How Parents Can Respond Differently

When your child is stuck in an endless cycle of reassurance, it can feel impossible to break free. Reassurance may bring temporary relief, but for kids with OCD it actually fuels the disorder and makes things worse in the long run.

In this episode, I talk about how reassurance becomes a compulsion, why it keeps your child trapped in OCD’s cycle, and what you can do differently instead. You’ll learn practical alternatives you can use right away that support your child without feeding OCD.

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Getting a child with OCD to open up can feel impossible—especially when they say “I don’t know.”
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Here’s the game-changing question I have used in my practice and with my own kids:
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“What does your OCD say will happen if you don’t do it?”
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This does two powerful things:
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✅ It separates your child from their OCD (so they don’t feel blamed or defensive)
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✅ It reveals the intrusive thought or core fear driving their compulsion
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Once you know the fear, you know what you truly need to tackle.
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This one question can unlock insight—and progress.

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🙊 Can’t get them to talk? We’ll cover that too in my upcoming FREE series. Register using the link below!
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Can virtual therapy really help my child's OCD?

Between school drop-offs, homework, and everyday chaos, squeezing in OCD treatment for your kid can feel impossible. Virtual ERP therapy can help—by eliminating commutes, and offering more flexibility for your schedule. But many parents may wonder if a virtual OCD therapist is really as effective. In fact, it’s often more effective than in-person treatment because virtual therapy lets kids practice skills in their actual environment, where their triggers usually show up.
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Read more about why virtual therapy works for OCD, and how you can make it work for your family.
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NOCD Therapists specialize in treating OCD in children, teens, and adults. They accept most insurance plans and involve the whole family in treatment, empowering you and your loved ones to more effectively support your child. Book a free call to learn more.

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Take care,
Natasha

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