OCD Treatment in Scottsdale, AZ

Specialized OCD Treatment by Therapists in Scottsdale, Arizona

At CalmOCD, our goal is to help patients in Scottsdale AZ, confront the things they have been avoiding—often the primary compulsion in OCD is avoidance of triggers. We work with our patients to gain insight into the compulsions that fuel their OCD and guide them in taking steps to resist these behaviors. At CalmOCD we treat individuals ages 5 and up with obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, eating disorders, panic disorder, agoraphobia, phobias, misophonia, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), and co-occurring depression.

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Are you truly satisfied living a life full of crippling anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors?

Are you feeling distressed, worrying about when the next wave of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or panic will strike? At CalmOCD, we understand the overwhelming nature of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and anxiety disorders and are here to support residents of Scottsdale, Arizona. Our specialized treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), are tailored to reduce OCD symptoms and empower our clients to regain control of their lives.

With a commitment to those in Scottsdale and surrounding areas, CalmOCD provides compassionate, evidence-based therapies for various OCD subtypes, such as contamination, health anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. We strive to help our clients break free from the cycle of OCD and prove that hope and healing from OCD and co-occurring conditions are truly possible.

Whether you’re from Scottsdale or beyond, CalmOCD is dedicated to transforming lives with a supportive approach that shows you don’t have to face OCD and anxiety alone.
OUR Scottsdale PROGRAMS

Select which program is suited best for you.

Single Outpatient

No two people are alike even if they’re experiencing the same OCD subtype, which is why our approach is unique.

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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

All sessions in the intensive program are tailored based on the patient’s specific fear and anxiety triggers.

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Family and Couples Outpatient

We provide in-depth education for the individual suffering and how this impacts the entire family system.

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Home Visits

Our clinicians can conduct therapy sessions in patients’ homes. This is so important for...

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Community Visits

Anxiety triggers are everywhere! We can meet patients in the community for a wide variety of exposures.

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Therapeutic Goals Group

Each group has a new topic and is directed around goals and creating meaningful change.

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AVAILABLE THERAPY in scottsdale, az

Treatment Modalities

Cognitive-Behavior Therapy

Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment found to be effective in treating many mental health disorders.

Exposure-Response Prevention

Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP) is a type of Cognitive Behavior Therapy used in the treatment of OCD and anxiety.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of Cognitive Behavior Therapy used to treat OCD and anxiety disorders.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

The term ‘mindfulness’ in the context of cognitive-behavioral therapy for OCD refers to paying attention to the present moment without passing judgment.

Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

I-CBT encourages individuals to develop alternative narratives that are more in line with reality and the senses. Individuals learn to restore trust in themselves and their own reasoning.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

DBT helps individuals apply meditation, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, acceptance, validation, and trust-building in their lives.

SPACE | Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions

(SPACE) – which stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, is an evidence-based parenting program that aids parents of children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related issues.

Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

I-CBT encourages individuals to develop alternative narratives that are more in line with reality and the senses. Individuals learn to restore trust in themselves and their own reasoning.

ABOUT CalmOCD

OCD Counseling in Sandy and Salt Lake, Utah

At CalmOCD, our mission is to help patients in Sandy and Salt Lake City, Utah, confront the things they have been avoiding—often, avoidance of triggers is the most common compulsion. We work with our clients to understand which compulsions are fueling their OCD and provide guidance on how to start resisting these behaviors.

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Client Testimonials

“I had been at the lowest point on my life right before I started treatment with Dr Sara. Having dealt with OCD my whole life it wasn’t until starting treatment that Dr. Sara helped me understand what OCD was and how it works...”
“ERP through intensive treatment we were doubtful that another therapy could be helpful. Sara exhibited the confidence that she could help her, so we proceeded to get scheduled. Intensive therapy changed my daughters life as well as mine...”
“Prior to meeting Dr. Sara, I had struggled my entire adult life and desperately craved relief from my pain. After working with her, I feel better than ever! It literally changed my life. I was finally able to get the resources and tools I needed for change and healing...”
““Dr. Sara saved my life and showed me that I was not just my OCD. I only wish I had started treatment sooner...”
“When you are feeling like you are sitting in the dark... when the monster that is OCD has taken over the life of the person with it as well as his/her family's lives... when hope seems far off, know that CalmOCD will help you. They will get your life back...”
“We are so very thankful for Lindsey and the work that she did with our daughter.  Lindsey dove right in and made our daughter feel comfortable and supported as she confronted her fear head on...”
What Is OCD?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is composed of two parts: Obsessions and Compulsions.

Obsessions

are unwanted intrusive thoughts, images, and impulses that trigger intense distressing feelings. Emotions such as fear, anxiety, shame, guilt, disgust, and anger typically emerge. These thoughts are repetitive and are not voluntarily produced. Many OCD sufferers recognize their thoughts do not align with who they are as individuals and seem irrational; however, they feel very real which leads to them performing compulsive behaviors.

Compulsions

are the behaviors the individual engages in to eliminate these distressing thoughts, images, and impulses (the obsessions cause). OCD sufferers carry out compulsive behaviors to prevent harm from happening. Often, the OCD sufferer knows the compulsive behavior is only providing temporary relief; however, they are looped in an OCD cycle making it challenging to stop.
What is OCD? - CalmOCD Sandy + Salt Lake

The OCD Cycle

The OCD cycle consists of 4 parts: obsessions, anxiety, compulsions, and temporary relief.

Obsessions are unwanted distressing thoughts, worries, urges, fears, intrusions, images, and doubts. Obsessions can sound like, “what if,” “do it,” “you know you want to,” “you’re going to,” “I am,” “It’s only a matter of time before you." Obsessions are extremely scary and feel incredibly real. OCD sufferers do anything in their power to eliminate these obsessions. Due to the unpleasant nature of all obsessions, OCD sufferers immediately experience an anxiety response because of how unsettling they are. Experiencing distress, fear, worry, disgust, shame, guilt, etc., during this phase of the OCD cycle is common.

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OCD Cycle - CalmOCD Sandy + Salt Lake

Utah CalmOCD's Mission

is to provide individuals struggling with anxiety-related disorders with exceptional evidence-based treatment at the highest standard possible. We utilize the most up-to-date scientific research to create individualized treatment for adolescents, teens, and adults. Our mission is to help inspire those struggling with anxiety to push through fear and distress to create the life they deserve.

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With all the subtypes of OCD, exposure response prevention remains helpful in reducing the active symptoms of OCD.

THE OCD CYCLE
Common Obsessions OCD - CalmOCD Sandy + Salt Lake

Common Obsessions

Fears surrounding contamination, harming self or others, sexual orientation, something bad happening,  vomiting (emetaphobia), fear of being sexually attracted to children, relationships, things needing to be “just right,” religious (called scrupulosity), concerns with illness and disease, perfectionism, hoarding or saving objects, fear of judgement, saying things incorrectly, blurting out obscenities or insults, concerns with body part or aspect of appearance, need for symmetry or exactness, losing things, colors with special significance, and lucky and unlucky numbers, superstitions and more.

Common Compulsions OCD - CalmOCD Sandy + Salt Lake

Common Compulsions

Avoiding things that cause anxiety, rumination, providing yourself with reassurance, seeking reassurance from others, needing to tell, ask or confess to others, over apologizing, researching online, distracting from your thoughts, fighting ones thoughts, replacing “bad” thoughts/images with “good” thoughts/images, thinking of past events to help clarify what happened, tapping rituals, needing to repeat routine activities, re-writing, re-reading, counting behaviors, arranging things in a certain manner, excessive list making, blinking or staring rituals, ritualized eating behaviors, and more.

SPACE Training in Scottsdale, Arizona

(SPACE) Stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, is an evidence-based parenting program that aids parents of children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related issues

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Choosing to participate can be a difficult decision; however, if you're in Scottsdale AZ, ask yourself—are you truly satisfied living a life filled with crippling anxiety, avoidance, and fear?

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TGI = Intensive Outpatient Program Results

The scores displayed are clients who have completed intensive services at CalmOCD. The graph shows Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (YBOCS) scores at admission and discharge. This assessment tool is a 10-item measure collecting information on obsessions and compulsions. Scores range from mild to extreme.

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At CalmOCD we treat individuals ages 5 and up with obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, eating disorders, panic disorder, agoraphobia, phobias, misophonia, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), and co-occurring depression.

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