Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that are taking over your life? At Live Mindfully Psychotherapy, I offer specialized virtual OCD intensives designed to help you break free from obsessive-compulsive disorder more rapidly than with traditional weekly therapy.
What Are OCD Intensives?
OCD intensive treatment offers a focused, immersive approach to managing obsessive-compulsive disorder. Unlike traditional weekly therapy, my virtual intensive outpatient program provides longer sessions over several days—allowing for deeper engagement, faster progress, and powerful momentum toward lasting change.
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- Make significant progress in weeks rather than months
- Develop and practice skills in real-time with expert guidance
- Break the cycle of obsessions and compulsions more efficiently
- Address underlying patterns that maintain OCD and anxiety
- Apply new strategies in your actual living environment
My intensive program is specifically designed for women who are seeking specialized care for OCD and often co-occurring conditions like anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and trauma.
Evidence-Based Therapies for Effective Treatment
At Live Mindfully Psychotherapy, I integrate multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches to create a comprehensive treatment experience for each client.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Exposure and Response Prevention is the gold standard treatment for OCD. This behavioral therapy involves:
Gradually facing anxiety-triggering thoughts, images, or situations (exposure)
Learning to resist performing compulsive behaviors (response prevention)
Developing tolerance for uncertainty and discomfort
Experiencing habituation as anxiety naturally decreases over time
The intensive format is particularly effective for ERP, as it allows for multiple guided exposure exercises each day with real-time support from your therapist. This accelerated pace helps create rapid progress in reducing both obsessions and compulsions.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy complements ERP by helping you develop a new relationship with obsessive thoughts. Rather than fighting against unwanted thoughts, ACT teaches you to:
Accept thoughts as mental events rather than threats requiring a response
Create psychological distance from obsessions through mindfulness
Identify personal values that guide meaningful life directions
Commit to actions aligned with these values despite discomfort
This approach is particularly effective for perfectionism and rigid thinking patterns common in OCD and anxiety disorders.
My Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program Structure
My OCD intensive treatment program delivers specialized care through a secure virtual platform, making expert treatment accessible to clients throughout Texas, including Houston, Austin, and Dallas areas.
Benefits of the Virtual Format
The virtual delivery of my intensive program offers several advantages:
Exposure work in your actual living environment where symptoms occur
Elimination of travel time and associated stressors
Greater accessibility for clients throughout Texas
Opportunity to practice skills in real-life situations
Seamless integration of treatment into your daily context
Virtual treatment is particularly effective for OCD, as it allows you to confront triggers and practice response prevention in the environments where symptoms typically manifest, allowing you to more easily transfer skills to your daily life.
Program Components
The typical intensive outpatient program includes:
Extended therapy sessions with an OCD specialist
Personalized exposure exercises tailored to your specific symptoms
Real-time coaching during challenging exposure situations
Skills training in anxiety management and relapse prevention
Development of a comprehensive maintenance plan
Sessions typically span 3-4 hours per day over 2-4 days, depending on symptom severity and individual needs. This concentrated format creates the momentum necessary for significant symptom reduction in a compressed timeframe.
Personalized Treatment Plans for Your Unique Needs
Comprehensive Assessment
My approach begins with a thorough evaluation to understand your specific OCD presentation, including:
- The nature and themes of your obsessions
- The types of compulsions and avoidance behaviors you engage in
- The impact of symptoms on your daily functioning
- Any co-occurring conditions that may affect treatment
- Previous treatment experiences and their outcomes
This detailed assessment informs the development of a customized treatment plan that addresses your unique symptom profile and treatment goals.
Addressing Co-occurring Conditions
Many individuals with OCD also experience related conditions such as:
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Eating disorders
- Trauma-related symptoms
I specialize in treating these complex presentations, providing truly integrated care that addresses the full spectrum of your mental health needs. This comprehensive approach is particularly valuable if previous treatment has focused on only one aspect of your symptoms while overlooking others.
Specialized Focus for Women
My intensive program is specifically designed to address the unique ways OCD and anxiety manifest in women. I recognize and target:
- Perfectionism and excessive self-criticism
- Relationship-centered obsessions and compulsions
- Body image concerns and related behaviors
- Gender-specific societal pressures and expectations
By understanding the broader context of your lived experience, I’m able to offer care that’s not only evidence-based—but also deeply relevant, compassionate, and effective for the challenges you face.
Specialized Treatment for Complex Presentations
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Many clients experience OCD alongside other anxiety disorders, and these conditions often overlap in ways that intensify symptoms and complicate recovery. Successfully treating them requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach—it calls for a deep understanding of how these patterns interact.
I specialize in treating the full spectrum of anxiety disorders in conjunction with OCD, including:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Specific Phobias
This comprehensive expertise allows me to provide integrated, nuanced care that addresses the unique features of each condition while targeting the shared patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that reflects the full complexity of your experience—and supports meaningful, lasting change.
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The link between OCD and eating disorders is well-established, as both often share core traits like perfectionism, rigid thinking, and heightened anxiety. With specialized training and certification in both areas, I’m able to offer truly integrated care that addresses the full spectrum of these interconnected struggles.
This dual expertise is especially important because treatment approaches for OCD and eating disorders can sometimes conflict when delivered by separate providers. By understanding how these conditions interact, I can tailor a cohesive, coordinated approach—ensuring that progress in one area supports healing in the other.
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For many individuals, OCD can develop or worsen in the aftermath of trauma. My trauma-informed approach recognizes this connection and thoughtfully integrates trauma-processing techniques—such as EMDR—when appropriate.
This integrated care is especially valuable for clients with severe or treatment-resistant OCD, where previous approaches may have fallen short by overlooking the role of trauma. By addressing both the symptoms and their deeper roots, we create space for more lasting relief and meaningful progress.
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My therapy and coaching services for dancers and athletes are built on a deep understanding of the unique pressures that come with high-performance environments. The intense focus on perfectionism, discipline, and rigid training schedule can often exacerbate OCD symptoms—making tailored, specialized care essential.
I design treatment to fit within the realities of your training schedule and performance demands, while directly addressing OCD patterns in a way that supports both your mental health and your artistic or athletic goals. The goal isn’t just symptom relief—it’s helping you thrive, both in your craft and in your life.
Expert Care from a Specialized Therapist
Specialized Knowledge and Training
OCD is a complex problem that requires more than general talk therapy. I’m committed to staying current with the latest research and clinical best practices through ongoing training and professional development. This means you’ll receive care that’s not only compassionate and personalized, but also grounded in the most effective, up-to-date treatment methods available. Your healing deserves nothing less.
A Solo Practice Advantage
When you work with Live Mindfully Psychotherapy, you’re working directly with me—an OCD specialist who also brings deep experience in related areas like anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. I care deeply about providing thoughtful, well-informed care, and I regularly consult with trusted colleagues and fellow specialists to make sure I’m offering the best possible support.
This collaborative, personalized approach is especially valuable for more complex or layered concerns. By integrating multiple therapeutic modalities and perspectives, I’m able to tailor treatment in a way that truly fits you—your story, your symptoms, and your goals.
Beginning Your Recovery Journey
What to Expect from Treatment
During my intensive outpatient program, you can expect:
A structured daily schedule with individual therapy sessions
Guided exposure exercises with real-time support
Skill development for managing anxiety and resisting compulsions
Education about OCD and anxiety mechanisms
Strategies for maintaining progress after program completion
The intensive format creates rapid momentum, allowing for significant symptom reduction in a compressed timeframe. While challenging, most clients find the process profoundly empowering as they experience freedom from the grip of OCD.
After Program Completion
The conclusion of the intensive program marks a transition point in your recovery journey. You'll leave with:
A comprehensive maintenance plan for continued progress
Strategies for handling symptom flare-ups
Resources for ongoing support
Options for follow-up care as needed
Many clients continue with less frequent maintenance sessions following program completion to solidify gains and address any new challenges that arise.
Connect with Us
Ready to take the next step toward freedom from OCD and anxiety? Contact me at Live Mindfully Psychotherapy to schedule a consultation and learn more about my virtual OCD intensive treatment program. I serve clients throughout Texas, including Houston, Austin, and Dallas areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
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My programs typically range from 2-4 days, with daily sessions lasting 3-4 hours. The specific duration is determined during the evaluation process based on symptom severity, previous treatment history, and individual circumstances.
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OCD intensives provide concentrated treatment in daily sessions over a condensed timeframe, rather than weekly sessions spread over months. This immersive approach creates momentum that accelerates progress, helping clients achieve in weeks what might take months in traditional therapy.
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Most clients find it beneficial to reduce other commitments during the program to allow full engagement with treatment. My virtual format offers flexibility, and I work with clients to design schedules that accommodate essential responsibilities when possible.
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OCD intensives are particularly appropriate for individuals who:
Haven't experienced sufficient improvement with weekly therapy
Want accelerated progress due to significant life impact
Face barriers to attending long-term weekly therapy
Have recently experienced symptom escalation
A free consultation with me can help determine if this approach is right for you.
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Research consistently shows that intensive treatment programs yield significant improvements for most clients with OCD. Many experience symptom reduction of 50-80% during a well-implemented program, with continued improvement afterward as they apply their new skills to daily life.
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While the primary focus is on the individual client, we recognize the important role families play in recovery. When appropriate and with client consent, we offer guidance to help family members understand OCD and learn effective ways to support their loved one's progress.