OCD Counsellor

01/30/2026

One thing I love to help clients with is getting back old hobbies or starting new ones!

My newest hobby is knitting and the timing cannot have been more perfect. Current project is the “Melt the Ice” hat which is a nod to Norwegian resistance to the N***s. The proceeds of the pattern went to supporting the people in Minneapolis who are affected by the presence of ICE.

If you’re wondering what kind of therapist I am, I stand with the people of Minneapolis.

So while I am currently not living in the US I do recognize the importance of remaining aware of what is going on in the world and standing alongside those people who are struggling.

I recognize the personal is political.

11/19/2025

First-line treatment for OCD is Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)!

While OCD may take the form of many different themes, in ERP we try to identify/address your core fear.

OCD targets the things we care most about with a goal of sticking around. Together we collaborate on a plan to take back your power from the OCD!

11/14/2025

Introducing Fun Fact Fridays!

Hit the follow for more fun facts about OCD and Anxiety every week!

11/13/2025

IOCDF's Support Our Families livestream explores strategies to combat burnout and compassion fatigue while empowering parents to motivate their kids in effectively managing their OCD.

Gain valuable insights and answers to your questions while hearing from parents who've been there and experts who support them.

Our upcoming episode features inpatient and residential therapy experts about the family's role in intensive OCD treatment, as well as tips for taking care of yourself.
Expert panelists include:

Kathryn Boger, PhD, ABPP – Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer, InStride Health

Maya Massing-Schaffer, PhD – Director of Clinical Product, InStride Health

Stephan Siwiec, PhD – Psychologist, Adult OCD & Anxiety Residential (Cedar Ridge), Rogers Behavioral Health

Cali Werner, PhD, LCSW, CMPC – Director of Referral Relations / Clinician, OCD Institute of Texas

Thank you to JACK Mental Health Advocacy for making this stream possible.

11/13/2025

Myth: ERP is just flooding people with their worst fears.
Fact: ERP is collaborative and gradual. You start small and build up at a pace that feels challenging, but manageable.

ERP is about building learning! Done properly, it’s empowering—not overwhelming.

It’s not an easy process, but the results can be life changing! It also may be a very different experience than other kinds of therapy that you have experienced in the past. I always encourage questions from clients about the therapy process.

11/03/2025

ERP stands for Exposure and Response Prevention. It is the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It helps people face their fears gradually and break free from the compulsions that keep them stuck.

ERP is uncomfortable, however it’s also empowering, effective, and life changing!

Have you tried this first line treatment for yourself?

10/31/2025

After an unplanned social media break we are back!

Follow along with us as we tell you everything you need to know about what Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) means and how it helps people with OCD!

08/24/2025