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.

🚨 Training Tuesday 🚨Join us LIVE as we break down the basics of OCD and ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention)—the gold st...
04/07/2026

🚨 Training Tuesday 🚨

Join us LIVE as we break down the basics of OCD and ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

🧠 What we’ll cover:
• What OCD really is (and isn’t)
• How intrusive thoughts work
• The cycle of obsessions & compulsions
• How ERP helps clients re-engage with their values

💡 Whether you’re struggling, supporting someone, or just want to learn—this training is for you.

đź“… Friday, May 1
⏰ 9am-12pm EST
đź“Ť Live via Google Meet

**Cross posted: trainer listed on pinned spreadsheet where required.

✨ Come with questions. Leave with clarity.

✨ Marketing Monday ✨We’re excited to share some wonderful news from our South Hills location—our team is growing!Please ...
04/06/2026

✨ Marketing Monday ✨

We’re excited to share some wonderful news from our South Hills location—our team is growing!

Please join us in welcoming Maria and Tracy, two incredible clinicians who bring both experience and passion to the work we do every day.

Maria joins us from the Pediatric OCD Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based OCD treatment. She brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience that will greatly benefit the children and families we serve.

Tracy comes with a background specializing in the ASD population and has recently begun EMDR training, further expanding her clinical toolkit. She is now focusing more deeply on OCD and anxiety treatment, and we’re thrilled to support her growth in this area.

We’re so lucky to have both of them on board as we continue to expand and strengthen our services in the South Hills community. 💙

Some days feel lighter. Some days feel heavier.That doesn’t mean you’re going backwards. It means you’re human. Progress...
04/04/2026

Some days feel lighter. Some days feel heavier.

That doesn’t mean you’re going backwards. It means you’re human. Progress is not linear.

OCD and anxiety often feel like a mental ping-pong: thoughts pop up, and urges tell you to act.Non-Engagement Responses ...
04/03/2026

OCD and anxiety often feel like a mental ping-pong: thoughts pop up, and urges tell you to act.

Non-Engagement Responses are simple internal replies you can use instead of responding. For example:

“That’s just a thought happening, not a command.”
“I notice the urge. I don’t need to follow it.”
“This is anxious thinking, not a threat I must fix.”

You don’t argue. You don’t try to solve it. You just acknowledge it and let it pass, over and over again.

Over time, when you stop responding, OCD loses power.

✨ Therapist Spotlight ✨Meet Lisa Glessner, LCSW our supervisor at the Greensburg office!Drop a 👋 in the comments to say ...
04/02/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight ✨

Meet Lisa Glessner, LCSW our supervisor at the Greensburg office!

Drop a đź‘‹ in the comments to say hi!

Meet Lisa Glessner, LCSW, our supervisor at the Greensburg office!

April Fools, but this one hits close to home for many of us. A little different Myth vs Fact day. “Just don’t think abou...
04/01/2026

April Fools, but this one hits close to home for many of us. A little different Myth vs Fact day.

“Just don’t think about it” sounds simple… but thoughts aren’t that easy to control. Especially with anxiety or OCD, trying to push them away usually makes them come back louder.

Noticing a thought without chasing it, judging it, or trying to make it disappear is where real relief begins. You can let it be there and still keep moving forward.

🚨 Training Tuesday 🚨There’s something powerful about learning in a small, supportive group.Join us LIVE for an interacti...
03/31/2026

🚨 Training Tuesday 🚨

There’s something powerful about learning in a small, supportive group.

Join us LIVE for an interactive training designed specifically for clinicians looking to deepen their understanding of OCD and ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention).

đź‘Ą What makes this different:
• Small group setting for real connection
• Space to ask questions and discuss cases
• Practical, real-world application of ERP
• Learn alongside other motivated clinicians

🧠 Perfect for therapists who want to feel more confident treating OCD and expand their clinical skillset.

đź“… Friday, May 1, 2026
⏰ 9am-12pm EST
đź“Ť Live on Google Meet.

✨ Grow your skills. Strengthen your confidence. Connect with your community.

A thought can feel true without actually being true.Anxiety and OCD are especially good at making thoughts feel urgent, ...
03/28/2026

A thought can feel true without actually being true.

Anxiety and OCD are especially good at making thoughts feel urgent, important, or meaningful. But a thought is just a mental event, not evidence.

You don’t have to prove it, solve it, or figure it out. You can notice it and let it be there without treating it like a fact.

That’s where your power is.

The RP in ERP! OCD isn’t maintained by thoughts. It’s maintained by responses.These behaviors reduce anxiety in the mome...
03/27/2026

The RP in ERP! OCD isn’t maintained by thoughts. It’s maintained by responses.

These behaviors reduce anxiety in the moment, which makes them more likely to happen again.

That’s the loop. Response prevention interrupts it.

You still feel the urge and anxiety, but you choose not to respond the way OCD expects.

Over time, the urge loses intensity. Not because you solved it, but because you stopped reinforcing it.

✨ Therapist Spotlight ✨Meet Brianna Yaras, LPC, part of our team at Wexford! Thank you for everything you do at COA! Dro...
03/26/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight ✨

Meet Brianna Yaras, LPC, part of our team at Wexford!

Thank you for everything you do at COA! Drop a đź‘‹ in the comments to say hi!

Overthinking can feel like you’re being thoughtful, responsible, or caring. But most of the time, it just keeps you stuc...
03/25/2026

Overthinking can feel like you’re being thoughtful, responsible, or caring. But most of the time, it just keeps you stuck in the same loop, offering neither clarity nor resolution.

You can care deeply without getting lost in your thoughts.

"I thought I was the only one who felt this way."We hear this almost every week. Whether you are navigating your own int...
03/23/2026

"I thought I was the only one who felt this way."

We hear this almost every week. Whether you are navigating your own intrusive thoughts or burnout from supporting a loved one, OCD thrives in isolation. It wants you to feel alone.

Break the cycle this week in our clinician-facilitated support groups. No judgment, no cost—just expert-led community.

🗓️ THIS WEEK’S SESSIONS:
🤝 For the Caregivers -- Wednesday @ 12:00 PM
Stop "policing" and start supporting (including yourself). A dedicated space for those loving someone through the ritual.

🌱 For the Adults (18+) -- Friday @ 12:00 PM
A safe harbor for adults living with OCD. Connect with others who understand the nuances of the disorder without you having to explain them.

The Details:
✨ Always Free
✨ Always Clinician-Facilitated
✨ Always Confidential

How to Join: Space is limited to keep conversations impactful. Email jeff@pittsburghocdtreatment.com to join today!

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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