Cognitive Therapy for OCD

Mike Parker pulls back the curtain on the insidious nature of "obsessional doubt," a phenomenon that leaves individuals questioning their every thought, memory, and perception. Why do those with OCD feel compelled to seek reassurance over and over, even when they know it offers only fleeting relief? And how does this relentless doubt keep them locked in a prison of their own mind?

In This Episode

[00:00]] Introduction to the episode
[03:36] The nature of obsessional doubt
[11:27] The role of self-knowledge
[13:31] General facts vs. personal context
[14:49] Handling real mistakes
[20:28] Clarifying ICBT vs. psychodynamic therapy
[21:44] Focus of inference-based CBT
[22:41] Cognitive distortions in OCD
[25:34] Re-evaluating daily routines
[27:06] Timeframe for progress in treatment
[29:22] Complicating factors in OCD treatment

Our Guest

Mike Parker, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and private practice therapist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and inference-based cognitive therapy (I-CBT). As the host of the OCD Space YouTube channel, Mike is dedicated to educating individuals and mental health professionals on effective OCD treatment approaches.

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