Saharah Shrout, LPC

Saharah Shrout, LPC OATH Therapy offering specialized, evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders. Contact us today to scheduled a free consultation.

https://www.oaththerapy.com/contact-us

Sometimes anxiety pushes us toward more effort, not more peace.The goal isn’t to care less.It’s to care in a way that do...
04/08/2026

Sometimes anxiety pushes us toward more effort, not more peace.

The goal isn’t to care less.

It’s to care in a way that doesn’t consume you.

If you’re attending ADAA 2026, we’d love to see you there.Join us for our workshop:Capacity to Act with Eco-Anxiety: Bui...
04/06/2026

If you’re attending ADAA 2026, we’d love to see you there.

Join us for our workshop:
Capacity to Act with Eco-Anxiety: Building Resilience in the Face of the Climate Crisis

📅 Thursday, April 9th
⏰ 8:00 AM (CST)

Eco-anxiety is no longer a niche concern; it’s showing up more and more in our therapy rooms.

This workshop will focus on how to:
• Conceptualize eco-anxiety through an ACT lens
• Help clients move from overwhelm → values-based action
• Build psychological flexibility in the face of real, ongoing threat

This will be an experiential, skills-based session you can immediately apply in your work.

Come learn, connect, and explore how we can support clients navigating the emotional weight of the climate crisis.

Easter Sunday is a sacred reminder of renewal and new beginnings, as well as about the hope we have because of Him. A ho...
04/05/2026

Easter Sunday is a sacred reminder of renewal and new beginnings, as well as about the hope we have because of Him. A hope that remains steady, even in the midst of anxiety, struggle, and uncertainty.

Today is not only about renewal and new beginnings, but about the hope we have because of Him. A hope that remains steady, even in the midst of anxiety, struggle, and uncertainty.

We are reminded that light can emerge from darkness and that redemption is possible.

Healing is rarely instant. But it is possible.

Wherever you are today, may you be reminded that you are not alone and that hope is alive.

Today, we remember the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus. For many, this day holds space for grief, reflection, and the ...
04/03/2026

Today, we remember the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus. For many, this day holds space for grief, reflection, and the weight of what was carried on our behalf.

That even in the deepest suffering, there can be purpose.
That we are not alone in our pain.
That healing is possible.

One of the biggest shifts in therapy:Thoughts are not commands.They are not facts.They are mental events.You don’t have ...
03/23/2026

One of the biggest shifts in therapy:

Thoughts are not commands.
They are not facts.
They are mental events.

You don’t have to engage with every thought your mind produces.

That’s where freedom begins.

If these thoughts feel familiar, you’re not alone. OCD is convincing, but it’s also very treatable with evidence-based ...
03/21/2026

If these thoughts feel familiar, you’re not alone. OCD is convincing, but it’s also very treatable with evidence-based treatment.

Weekends can feel harder than weekdays for anxiety.Less structure = more space for intrusive thoughts.Instead of trying ...
03/21/2026

Weekends can feel harder than weekdays for anxiety.

Less structure = more space for intrusive thoughts.

Instead of trying to “fix” the thoughts…
try allowing them to be there without engaging.

One of the most common traps in therapy is minimizing progress.Clients often assume change should feel dramatic or obvio...
03/14/2026

One of the most common traps in therapy is minimizing progress.

Clients often assume change should feel dramatic or obvious. But in therapy, progress is usually quiet and gradual.

Resisting a compulsion.
Allowing an intrusive thought.
Sitting with uncertainty for a few minutes longer.

These moments might seem small, but they are actually the building blocks of recovery.

When we overlook them, our brain continues to believe we are stuck.

When we acknowledge them, the brain begins to recognize change.

Progress doesn’t have to be perfect to matter.

Sometimes the biggest shift in therapy is simply noticing that you are doing something differently than before.

Small steps count.










Intrusive thoughts are a normal part of the human mind.The difference with OCD is not the thoughts themselves.It is the ...
03/13/2026

Intrusive thoughts are a normal part of the human mind.

The difference with OCD is not the thoughts themselves.

It is the cycle of fear, meaning-making, and compulsions that follow.

The goal in treatment is not to eliminate thoughts.

It is to change how we respond to them.

Learning to respond differently can gradually weaken the OCD cycle.

Panic attacks can feel terrifying. Many people worry they could be:• having a heart attack• losing control• about to pas...
03/11/2026

Panic attacks can feel terrifying. Many people worry they could be:
• having a heart attack
• losing control
• about to pass out

But panic is actually a false alarm from the nervous system.

Understanding what is happening in your body is one of the first steps toward breaking the panic cycle.

Therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and exposure-based treatment are highly effective for panic disorder.

If panic attacks are interfering with your life, help is available.

Many people with trichotillomania believe they are the alone in their experience.Hair pulling is actually part of a grou...
03/11/2026

Many people with trichotillomania believe they are the alone in their experience.

Hair pulling is actually part of a group of conditions called Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) that affect millions of people.

These behaviors are often misunderstood as bad habits or lack of self-control.

In reality, they are complex behaviors linked to urges, sensory experiences, and emotion regulation.

The good news is that evidence-based treatments can help.

You are not alone, and change is possible.

📍 Houston & Virtual Therapy
📩 Reach out to learn more.

Safety behaviors are meant to protect us.But sometimes they can accidentally signal to the brain that danger is still pr...
03/09/2026

Safety behaviors are meant to protect us.
But sometimes they can accidentally signal to the brain that danger is still present.

When anxiety shows up, it’s natural to look for ways to feel safer.
You might:

• Double-check something “just in case”
• Avoid a certain place or situation
• Ask for reassurance
• Mentally review an interaction to make sure nothing went wrong

These are called safety behaviors.

While they can bring short-term relief, they can also quietly reinforce the idea that the situation was actually dangerous because the brain connects the relief to the behavior that came right before it.

Over time, this can keep the anxiety cycle going.

The goal isn’t to eliminate these behaviors overnight or criticize yourself for using them. They developed for a reason.

Instead, therapy often focuses on gently noticing these patterns and gradually shifting them, helping your brain learn that discomfort and uncertainty are manageable.

In our newest blog, we explore:

• What safety behaviors are
• Why our brains rely on them
• How to begin shifting them with compassion

If anxiety or OCD has ever made you feel stuck in cycles of checking, avoiding, or seeking reassurance, this post may help.

Read the full blog:
🔗 https://www.oaththerapy.com/blog/understanding-safety-behaviors-why-we-use-them-and-how-to-gently-shift

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