Single Outpatient Program

CalmOCD in Sandy Utah, offers single outpatient therapy sessions for patients ages eight and up suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, agoraphobia, separation anxiety, misophonia, and co-occurring depression.

Steps In Treatment

Step One

After completing the complimentary 15-minute phone consultation, CalmOCD will schedule a 60-minute psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with one of our anxiety specialists or add you to our waitlist depending on our current availability.

Step TWO

During this evaluation, the therapist will collect background information and learn more about the patient's current functioning. The therapist will make treatment recommendations, whether they are appropriate for single sessions (45-minute or 60-minute) or if our intensive track program may be a better fit.

Step THREE

The therapists at CalmOCD will evaluate presenting symptoms and develop an individualized treatment plan based on the needs of the individual. No two people are alike even if they are experiencing the same OCD subtype which is why our approach is unique

Step FOUR

If single sessions are appropriate the therapist will recommend the frequency at which these sessions are conducted. This recommendation is based on patient severity, clinical assessments, and psychological evaluation. At the start of treatment, patients respond better when they can have therapeutic support consistently and sessions close together.

Step FIVE

Our clinicians will help the patient build a strong foundation of skills through psychoeducation on their specific diagnosis. Each patient and their family will receive a CalmOCD educational folder filled with resources they will refer to throughout treatment. The psychoeducation portion of treatment may take 2-4 sessions.

Step FIVE (CONT.)

Education topics commonly addressed during this phase and throughout all sessions include but are not limited to:

  • The difference between obsessions and compulsions
  • Learning how to respond to intrusive thoughts and triggers
  • The specifics of the OCD cycle and how to use it to create meaningful change
  • Understanding of all mental compulsions they are participating in; primarily self-reassurance, mental reviewing, and rumination (problem-solving)
  • The goal of exposure therapy- focus on learning and gaining confidence rather than anxiety reduction
  • Changing relationship with anxiety and obsessive thoughts
  • How to live a value-based life instead of spending time doing compulsive behaviors
  • Concepts such as cognitive fusion and cognitive distortions
  • Tips to stay motivated and willing throughout behavioral therapy

Step SIX

Next, the therapist and patient will work together to create what is referred to as a ‘fear structure analysis.’ A fear structure is a map of the patient's triggers and coinciding compulsive behavior.

Step SEVEN

Behavioral therapy - exposure response prevention begins. A collaborative approach occurs where the therapist and patient work alongside one another during exposures. The type of exposure the patients work on depends on the details outlined in their fear structure analysis. Exposures completed in session help the patient gain confidence so they can do them on their own.

Step EIGHT

On average, it takes approximately 10-15 sessions to build a strong foundation of skills and understand how to implement them across OCD subtypes. Patients may feel confident at this point and are discharged from treatment, while most continue as they still have areas they want to work on and improve. Severe cases of OCD may need anywhere between 30-60 sessions.

Step NINE

The length of treatment depends on such factors as;

the severity of symptoms, the patient's willingness to give up compulsive behaviors, consistency in doing the hard work, and the family's ability to stop accommodating their loved one’s symptoms.

Ready to Start Your Healing Journey?

If interested, please follow the steps below! Due to the high volume of inquiries please allow 48 hours for a response.
STEP 1

Connect

Submit an online inquiry
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STEP 2

Response

You will receive a response from CalmOCD within 48 hours and a 15 minute complimentary consultation will be scheduled
STEP 3

Intake Session

If CalmOCD seems to be a good fit based on your individual needs, an intake session will be scheduled.