Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services

11/13/2025

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) works because it’s strategic, compassionate, and evidence-based. It’s not about flooding, fear, or pushing past your limits — it’s about learning new ways to relate to anxiety while building a life driven by your values, not your fears.

When done right, clients often describe ERP as life-changing and find newfound freedom 💪💙

Have questions about what ERP looks like in real life? Drop them below 👇 or send a DM — I love demystifying this work.

11/11/2025

As a therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety, I’m often asked: “Are there any books that you recommend?”

Here are some of my go-to recommendations for adults struggling with anxiety and/or OCD.

Looking for a specific book recommendation? Let us know in the comments!

📌 Save this list to come back to when you need resources!
👉 Have you read any of these? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

10/18/2025

OCD is not a personality trait—it’s a serious and often misunderstood mental health disorder that affects millions worldwide.

Using “OCD” as an adjective can minimize the real and often debilitating challenges faced by those living with it. For many, OCD involves intrusive thoughts and distressing compulsions—not just being tidy or particular.

Let’s use language that fosters empathy, not stigma. 💙

10/17/2025

OCD can impact anyone. No matter who you are or where you come from, you deserve understanding and access to effective treatment. 💙

10/16/2025

💙 OCD Awareness Week 💙

OCD is highly treatable — and with the right support, recovery is possible.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and psychiatric medication are the gold-standard, evidence-based treatments for both children and adults.

Learn more about effective treatment options at iocdf.org

10/15/2025

We’re so proud to have sponsored this year’s Des Moines One Million Steps for OCD Walk — and to celebrate our own Dr. Erin Stevens for serving as Walk Chair and leading the silent auction! 🎉

With more than 233 participants and $20,306 raised through registrations, sponsorships, and the auction, this event was an incredible success — all in support of OCD Iowa and the International OCD Foundation.

A huge thank-you to everyone who walked, donated, and helped make these events possible. 💙

The numbers are in and...✨🌟 WOW ✨🌟 Thank you all SO MUCH for a great 2025 Des Moines OCD Walk! Your support is incredible and directly supports the missions of OCD Iowa and the International OCD Foundation. Stay tuned for walk photos and other updates as we get them. Thank you again!

10/15/2025

💙 OCD Awareness Week 💙

Having a diagnosis and support can be life-changing. No one should have to struggle in silence or feel alone in their experience with OCD.

Awareness and understanding open the door to validation, effective treatment, and hope for recovery.

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10/14/2025

💙 OCD Awareness Week 💙

Individuals with OCD often feel compelled to engage in compulsions like checking, repeating, mental reviewing, washing, or counting, even when they don’t want to.

10/13/2025

🧠 Oftentimes, OCD doesn’t exist in isolation.

Many disorders are related to OCD, including:
• Hoarding Disorder
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
• Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as skin picking or hair pulling.

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10/12/2025

🧠 OCD affects millions worldwide.
Around 240 million people will experience OCD at some point in their lives — yet it remains one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions.

OCD isn’t about being neat or organized — it’s about intrusive, distressing thoughts and the intense urge to perform rituals or behaviors to find relief. The good news? OCD is highly treatable with evidence-based therapies like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Join us in recognizing OCD Awareness Week (October 12–18) and helping spread accurate information, compassion, and hope. 💙

10/07/2025

✨ OCD Awareness Week is almost here! ✨
From October 12–18, join us in spreading education, compassion, and advocacy for those living with OCD.

OCD is often misunderstood — but awareness helps break stigma and opens doors for effective treatment and support. 💙

Follow along next week for resources, education, and ways to get involved!

🔹 Learn more: iocdf.org/ocdweek

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09/23/2025

✨ Group Offering ✨
Does your child struggle with anxiety or OCD? Our SPACE group is designed to support parents in learning how to respond with more support, decrease (well meaning) accommodations, and strengthen their child’s confidence. 🌱💪

You don’t have to do this alone. Join other parents who understand what you’re going through and gain tools that truly work.

📍 Virtual groups to be held via secure telehealth platform. Available to families in all states
📅 October 6th-November 17th (Skipping October 27th)
Mondays from 11:00am-12:00pm CST
🔗 Learn more & sign up here: https://www.anxietytreatmentonline.com/space

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