If your child or teen was just diagnosed with OCD, you’re probably overwhelmed and wondering what to do next. As a child therapist and parent to kids with OCD, I’ll walk you through the exact steps to take after an OCD diagnosis—including how to find the right treatment, what therapy actually works, and how you can help at home. In this video, you’ll learn: ✔ What OCD really looks like in kids and teens ✔ The gold-standard treatment for OCD (and what doesn’t work) ✔ What to ask when interviewing therapists ✔ How parents unintentionally feed OCD—and what to do instead ✔ Why your role is crucial, even with a great therapist You are not alone—and you are not powerless.
In Less Than Three Hours You’ll Be Ahead of Most Therapists… In my course, How to Teach Kids to Crush OCD, you’ll gain the foundational skills you need to:
With therapy sessions often costing $300 or more, it’s important to know how to spot a qualified therapist and feel confident supporting your child in between sessions. And if rising costs have forced you to pause therapy altogether, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to wait to start giving your child evidence-based, clinically sound support.
Avoidance and OCD: What parents need to knowDoes your child steer clear of certain activities, people, or places to avoid feeling anxious? Skipping playdates or refusing to do homework in certain rooms might seem like a harmless coping mechanism, but for kids with OCD, chronic avoidance can actually make fears more powerful over time. Learn how avoidance can fuel OCD, how to spot it in your child’s life, and what to do about it. If you or your child needs help, NOCD Therapists are specially-trained in ERP therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD, and accept more than 60 insurance plans to help individuals and families regain their lives. Book a free call to learn more.
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Not all therapy is created equal—especially when it comes to OCD treatment for children. In this video, I explain why bad therapy can actually make OCD worse—and why no therapy at all might be safer than working with a therapist who doesn’t understand OCD. You’ll learn: Why OCD requires a completely different therapy approach (ERP) What an anxiety therapist might mistakenly do Real-life examples of the wrong OCD therapy approach in action How well-meaning therapists can unintentionally grow a...
It’s the #1 question I get from parents—and it’s an important one. But the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this video, I’ll explain why the first step to helping your child is understanding where they’re at—not jumping straight into exposures, advice, or solutions. You’ll learn: Why motivation matters—and how to meet your child with compassion, not pressure What to do if your child is resistant or in denial How your own knowledge (or lack of it) can either support or stall progress The...