OCD, Anxiety & Trauma-Informed Support
Health Anxiety: Difference Between Being Health-Conscious and Health Anxiety
Health anxiety can blur the line between caring for your health and becoming stuck in cycles of fear, reassurance, and overchecking.
Panic Disorder Treatment: How to Help You Take Your Life Back
Panic disorder can feel overwhelming, but it is highly treatable with the right approach. This post explores how CBT, exposure therapy, and interoceptive exercises help you break the cycle of fear and build tolerance for physical sensations.
Black History Month & My Commitment to Ethical, Trauma-Informed Therapy
Black History Month is an important time to reflect on the historical and ongoing impact of systemic racism in the United States.
How NASW Values Shape My Work With OCD, Anxiety, and Trauma-Informed Care
Discover how NASW values inform trauma-informed, ethical therapy for OCD and anxiety, prioritizing dignity, collaboration, and evidence-based care.
Intrusive Thoughts vs. Intuition: How to Tell the Difference
Intrusive thoughts and intuition can feel similar, but they come from very different places. This post breaks down how to tell the difference, especially when anxiety or OCD is involved, so fear doesn’t get mistaken for truth or guidance.
When ERP Isn’t Enough: Why I’m Integrating Inference-Based CBT Into My OCD Work
Many clients thrive with ERP, but some feel stuck because of doubt. Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) offers a compassionate way to understand intrusive thoughts and strengthen insight.
“What is ERP Therapy and How Does It Help OCD?”
OCD isn’t about being tidy or organized it’s about the unbearable discomfort of uncertainty. Learn what OCD really feels like and how ERP therapy helps you find freedom.
“Perfectionism and Anxiety: Why ‘Good Enough’ Really Is Enough”
Perfectionism isn’t about high standards, it’s about fear of failure, rejection, or not being enough. Learn how therapy can help you break free from the perfectionism-anxiety cycle.
“Why Trauma-Informed Therapy Matters (Even If You Don’t Think You Have Trauma)”
You don’t need a “big T” trauma to benefit from trauma-informed therapy. Learn how understanding your nervous system, safety, and healing matters for everyone.
Mental Health
Resources
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Peace River Center: 863-519-3744
Lakeland Crisis Stabilization Unit: 715 North Lake Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
Bartow Crisis Stabilization Unit: 1260 Golfview Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
Lakeland Regional: 863-687-1222
Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
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International OCD Foundation https://iocdf.org/
The OCPD Foundation https://www.ocpd.org/
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Adult OCD & Anxiety Support https://anxietyocdspecialists.com/our-services/support-group/
The Family Cyclebreakers Club https://callinghome.co/groups
Parent/Caregiver OCD Support Group (Free Monthly Group) https://www.anxietyspecialistsofatlanta.com/events/caregiver-ocd-support-group/
DBT Family Support Group https://tbcforcbt.com/services/family-education-support-program-fesp/
FREE Parents of LGBTQIA+ Individuals Support Group https://atalacounseling.com/services/
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+): 1-866-488-7386
Center for BIPOC & LGBTQ+: 1-800-604-5841
FL Immigrant Helpline: 1-888-600-5762