Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) requires CBT

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other anxiety syndromes, including panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, etc. require Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

So many people with OCD come to my center for treatment and share that they have had YEARS of prior psychodynamic therapy (often called "talk therapy") without any progress.

They are often amazed that sometimes within a few sessions of CBT they are seeing quick progress after years and years of suffering.

There is a terrific conference coming up focused on OCD. Copy and paste the link below into your browser for a news story focused on this conference and CBT treatment:

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/07/23/ocd-conference/

Of course, you can also check out "Obsessed" on A & E Monday nights to see Dr. April and fellow colleagues providing CBT to the show's participants struggling with OCD, phobias and other anxiety disorders (Yes, I know this is a shameless plug, but this amazing show is educating millions about OCD and proper treatment).

And you can follow this link for more info on CBT