The Center for OCD and Anxiety, LLC

The Center for OCD and Anxiety, LLC We are a group therapy practice with 4 office locations in the Pittsburgh area focusing on the treatment of OCD and anxiety.

We offer training and supervision to clinicians looking to learn more about OCD and anxiety treatment.

✨ Therapist Spotlight ✨Meet Tracy Clarke, LPC, part of our team at South Hills.Drop a 👋 in the comments to say hi! ...
04/23/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight ✨

Meet Tracy Clarke, LPC, part of our team at South Hills.

Drop a 👋 in the comments to say hi!

A lot of people expect healing to feel like constant calm.In reality, it often looks like doing things while feeling anx...
04/22/2026

A lot of people expect healing to feel like constant calm.

In reality, it often looks like doing things while feeling anxious, and not letting it run the show. Anxiety can still show up. It just doesn’t get to make the decisions anymore.

is here! If you've been thinking about signing up for one of our quarterly trainings to learn about OCD diagnosis and ...
04/22/2026

is here! If you've been thinking about signing up for one of our quarterly trainings to learn about OCD diagnosis and the evidence based model for treatment, Exposure with Response Prevention, today is the day! CEUs are offered through Pitt's School of Social Work and we intentionally keep our class size small so that discussion can be focused on YOUR needs!
More information is available here: https://pittsburghocdtreatment.com/training-and-consultation/live-virtual-trainings/

✨Marketing Monday ✨We’re starting a Camp Confidence support group this summer for kids who could use a boost in confiden...
04/20/2026

✨Marketing Monday ✨We’re starting a Camp Confidence support group this summer for kids who could use a boost in confidence and social skills! This group is all about helping them feel more comfortable being themselves, navigate friendships, and handle anxiety in real-life situations.

Through games, creative projects, and “bravery challenges,” campers learn coping tools, practice trying new things, and celebrate their unique strengths, facilitated by a licensed therapist.

Details:
📍 Center for OCD and Anxiety, South Hills branch
📅 Summer Session I: Thursdays (6/18-7/23) at 4-5:30 PM
Summer Session II: Mondays (7/13-8/17) at 9-10:30 AM
⏰Once a week!
👥 Ages 6-12
💲 $35 for the whole camp!

We keep the group small so everyone gets support and feels comfortable, so sign up now! If you’re interested or want more info, please scan the QR code or visit our website!

OCD isn’t just about intrusive thoughts.Obsessions can show up as thoughts, urges, images, or sensations, and they often...
04/18/2026

OCD isn’t just about intrusive thoughts.

Obsessions can show up as thoughts, urges, images, or sensations, and they often target what matters most to you (your safety, your relationships, your values).

What turns them into a cycle is what happens next.

Compulsions (like checking, replaying, seeking reassurance, or trying to “fix” a feeling) can bring short-term relief. But they also teach your brain that the obsession was important and needed attention.

Over time, that’s what keeps the loop going.

Learning to notice both the obsession and the response is a key step toward breaking that cycle.

Paced breathing isn’t about making anxiety disappear. It’s about lowering the baseline level of arousal in your body. Wh...
04/17/2026

Paced breathing isn’t about making anxiety disappear. It’s about lowering the baseline level of arousal in your body. When anxiety is high, breathing often becomes shallow and fast. That pattern keeps the nervous system activated.

Paced breathing interrupts that. Inhale for 4. Hold. Exhale for 6.

No forcing calm. No checking if it’s “working.” Just steady, repeated breathing to reduce physical activation.

This doesn’t replace exposure or response prevention; it supports your ability to stay in the discomfort without escalating.

✨ Therapist Spotlight ✨This week we’re highlighting Gia Davoli, LCSW, supervisor at the South Hills location!So thankful...
04/16/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight ✨

This week we’re highlighting Gia Davoli, LCSW, supervisor at the South Hills location!

So thankful for the compassion and dedication they bring to their clients and supervisees!

A common misconception is that ERP is about convincing yourself that nothing bad will happen. In reality, it’s about lea...
04/15/2026

A common misconception is that ERP is about convincing yourself that nothing bad will happen. In reality, it’s about learning that you can handle the uncertainty of not knowing.

Live Training: OCD + ERP EssentialsIf you’ve been searching for clear, practical guidance on OCD diagnosis and how ERP t...
04/15/2026

Live Training: OCD + ERP Essentials

If you’ve been searching for clear, practical guidance on OCD diagnosis and how ERP therapy actually works, this training is designed to give you a solid foundation—without the overwhelm.

🧠 What you’ll learn:
• How OCD is accurately diagnosed (and commonly misidentified)
• The core model of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
• What effective OCD treatment looks like in practice
• How to start thinking differently about compulsions and avoidance

👩‍⚕️ About the presenter:
Amanda Meredith is a clinician with 10+ years of experience treating OCD, offering real-world insight—not just theory.

💻 Format: Live, online
👥 Group size is intentionally small so your questions don’t get lost

This is a good fit if you’re a clinician trying to better understand evidence-based OCD treatment.

📩 Join the mailing list for details + registration: PittsburghOCDTreatment.com

Marketing Monday | Free OCD Support Groups (Virtual)If you’re searching for OCD support, help for OCD, or a caregiver su...
04/13/2026

Marketing Monday | Free OCD Support Groups (Virtual)

If you’re searching for OCD support, help for OCD, or a caregiver support group, here are two structured, clinician-led options you can access this (& every!) week:

🟢 Caregiver Support Group (OCD)🗓 Wednesdays | ⏰ 12 PM Eastern
For parents, partners, and loved ones supporting someone with OCD.

🔵 Adults with OCD Support Group🗓 Fridays | ⏰ 12 PM Eastern
For adults looking for connection, shared experience, and practical support.

✔️ Free
✔️ Open to anyone
✔️ Facilitated by a clinician
✔️ Virtual (join from anywhere)

If you’ve been looking for OCD help near you, ERP support, or a mental health support group, this is a straightforward place to start.

📩 Join the mailing list for access + reminders: PittsburghOCDTreatment.com

Anxiety and OCD often shape behavior around one goal:reduce discomfort.Values-based goal setting shifts that. Instead of...
04/10/2026

Anxiety and OCD often shape behavior around one goal:
reduce discomfort.

Values-based goal setting shifts that. Instead of asking “What will make me feel better?” You ask “What matters to me?”

Then you build goals around that, even if anxiety shows up.

Value: connection → text a friend
Value: growth → start the task you’ve been avoiding
Value: health → go to the gym even if you feel anxious

The goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety first. It’s to act in alignment while it’s there. Over time, this changes patterns from avoidance-based to values-based.

✨ Therapist Spotlight ✨This week we’re highlighting Brian Kane, LPC!So thankful for the compassion and dedication they b...
04/09/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight ✨

This week we’re highlighting Brian Kane, LPC!

So thankful for the compassion and dedication they bring to their clients.

Address

244 Center Road, Ste 301
Monroeville, PA
15146

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14122568256

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