Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel confusing, exhausting, and isolating—but with the right support, it’s treatable. At Encompass Therapy & Counseling in Southlake, TX, we offer specialized therapy for OCD that helps children, teens, and adults break free from intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Our approach is compassionate, practical, and focused on helping you regain a sense of peace and control.
You’re not “crazy,” “broken,” or “too much.” OCD is a real mental health condition that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. And while it can be deeply distressing, it’s also highly responsive to the right kind of therapy—especially when it’s personalized to your experience.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is characterized by the presence of obsessions (unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental rituals performed to reduce distress or prevent a feared outcome). These cycles can become consuming, interfering with daily life, relationships, and emotional health.
Common types of obsessions may include:
Compulsions often involve:
It’s important to know: people with OCD often realize their thoughts don’t make logical sense—but that doesn’t make them any easier to ignore. Therapy helps by teaching your brain and body how to respond differently.
At Encompass, we use evidence-based treatment methods that are proven to be effective for OCD. One of the most well-supported approaches is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—a specific form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
ERP helps clients gradually face the thoughts, images, or situations that trigger their anxiety (exposures), while resisting the urge to perform the compulsion (response prevention). Over time, this helps the brain learn that the feared outcome won’t happen—or that the discomfort is survivable—and symptoms begin to ease.
We also integrate: Cognitive restructuring to challenge distorted thinking patterns Mindfulness tools to build awareness and reduce compulsive urges Parent and family support to reduce accommodation and support long-term success Age-appropriate techniques for children and teens, including games and visual tools
Our goal is never to shame or “logic” you out of your thoughts—it’s to help you learn how to relate to those thoughts differently, so they no longer control your life.
Therapy won’t eliminate every intrusive thought—but it can dramatically reduce the fear and compulsion that follows. Over time, therapy helps you build tolerance for uncertainty, resist the urge to “fix” distressing thoughts, and feel more present in your daily life. You’ll gain tools to manage anxiety, reduce rituals, and trust your ability to respond with clarity instead of fear.
If you or your child is spending a significant amount of time managing thoughts, performing rituals, or avoiding daily tasks because of anxiety or discomfort, it’s time to seek support. You don’t have to wait until it gets worse. The sooner OCD is addressed, the easier it is to treat.
Contact Encompass Therapy & Counseling in Southlake today to schedule an appointment or learn more about how our specialized OCD therapy can help. Freedom from the OCD cycle is possible—and we’re here to help you get there.
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