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When Professionals Get Your Child’s OCD Wrong

What happens when the professionals you trust to help your child’s OCD, actually make things worse?

Too many parents of kids with OCD are told to “reassure them,” “avoid the triggers,” or “help them relax.” Even well-meaning therapists often miss the mark — treating OCD like general anxiety or skipping ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) altogether.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why OCD is so often misunderstood in therapy, how to tell if your child’s therapist truly understands OCD, and the red flags that signal it’s time to look elsewhere. You’ll learn what evidence-based treatment should look like — and how to advocate for the help your child really needs.

New Resource for OCD Exposures

Facing OCD fears can feel overwhelming — but OCD recovery doesn’t have to be all worksheets and heavy conversations. This innovative puzzle series blends the principles of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy with the fun and accessibility of word search games, giving kids, teens, and adults a creative way to practice facing their OCD.

Each workbook in the series features:

✅ 55 therapeutic word search puzzles designed with specific OCD exposures in mind

✅ Repeated exposure to key trigger words in every puzzle for gradual, consistent practice

✅ Simple, approachable design for kids, teens, and adults

✅ Encouraging phrases throughout to help motivate and inspire

✅ Answer key included in the back of the book

OCD may plant intrusive thoughts — but with the right tools, recovery is possible. This series offers an approachable way to strengthen ERP work, reduce avoidance, and build confidence step by step.

​6 nutrition tips for managing OCD​

Nutrition can play a key role in children’s mental health, especially as we move deeper into the fall and winter months. While dietary changes alone can’t treat OCD, making informed decisions about what kids eat and drink can give them another layer of support in managing OCD, along with evidence-based treatments like exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy. Here are 6 nutrition tips that can help you better support your child’s mental health.​

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