Are you exhausted from fighting your own mind?
Intrusive Thoughts
Unwanted, disturbing "what if" scenarios that pop up out of nowhere and make you question your character or safety.
Mental Checking
Endlessly reviewing past events, conversations, or your own feelings to guarantee you didn't do something wrong.
The Reassurance Trap
Relying on physical routines, avoiding triggers, or constantly asking others if everything is okay just to get temporary relief.
The Gold Standard for OCD
To actually break free, we'll use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for OCD. Backed by decades of clinical data, ERP is widely considered the absolute gold standard for treating severe anxiety and OCD. It is an active, structured process designed to retrain your brain's threat response.
How We Get You Unstuck
ERP is active work, but you don't have to do it alone. We will go at a pace you can actually handle. Here is our step-by-step game plan:
Map the Loop
First, we pinpoint exactly where you are stuck. Together, without judgment, we'll identify the specific intrusive thoughts triggering your anxiety and the compulsions you use to cope.
Build the Blueprint
We design a personalized, highly structured plan to tackle those feared situations. We won't overwhelm you; the goal is to systematically build your confidence one manageable step at a time.
Retrain the Brain
With my active guidance, we put the plan into action. You'll practice facing triggers without relying on compulsions, teaching your brain that you are safe and capable of handling uncertainty and discomfort.
Reclaim Your Life
As the panic shrinks and loses its grip, we shift focus. You will leave with long-term tools to manage your mind so you can get back to doing the things that actually matter to you.
Hi, I'm George.
I work with clients struggling with OCD to help them break free from the exhausting cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions. My goal is to help you get unstuck so you can confidently get back to living your life to the fullest.
Supervised by Frank Cohn, LPC-S (#18291)
Therapy That Fits Your Life
- In-Network Insurance: I accept Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) to help keep care accessible.
- Flexible Scheduling: Daytime and evening appointments available throughout the week.
- Convenient Access: Meet in-person at Alive Austin, or via secure Telehealth from anywhere in Texas.
Ready to stop the spiral?
Stop waiting for the anxiety to magically fade on its own. Let's build a practical plan to take your life back.