Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

The Counseling Corner, est. 1998

OCD Therapy for Adults in Orlando

Break the Loop. Reclaim Your Life.

Imagine a brain that’s like a stuck record, replaying the same worries or demands over and over. Now imagine that the only way to silence that noise—if only briefly—is to perform certain actions. That’s what life often feels like for people with OCD.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than just being "neat" or "particular." It’s a real, often exhausting mental health condition that traps the mind in a cycle of unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions).

Many also experience OCD traits—milder, subclinical symptoms—that may not meet the full diagnostic criteria but still affect functioning, relationships, or mental health.

At The Counseling Corner in Orlando, we help adults break free from these cycles—with evidence-based therapy, compassionate support, and a clear path forward.

🔄 What OCD Looks Like in Adults

OCD can take many forms. You might be:

  • Haunted by intrusive or taboo thoughts

  • Checking, cleaning, or organizing repeatedly

  • Mentally replaying scenarios or conversations

  • Avoiding places, people, or activities due to fear

  • Struggling with perfectionism or chronic indecision

  • Feeling paralyzed by guilt, anxiety, or over-responsibility

It’s not about logic—it’s about the pressure to neutralize discomfort, even when you know it doesn’t make sense. And over time, the rituals steal energy, time, and peace.

🎯 What OCD Therapy at The Counseling Corner Can Help With

  • Harm OCD: Fear of hurting others, despite no intention or history

  • Relationship OCD (ROCD): Constant doubt about your partner or connection

  • Contamination fears: Excessive washing or cleaning

  • "Just Right" OCD: Repeating until something feels correct

  • Primarily Obsessional OCD ("Pure O"): Mental rituals, no visible compulsions

  • Religious/Moral OCD (Scrupulosity): Intense fear of doing something wrong

  • Perfectionism, guilt, and overcontrol

🛠️ How We Treat OCD in Adults

We use proven, research-backed methods that empower—not shame.

✔️ Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
The gold-standard therapy for OCD. ERP gently helps you face your fears without completing the compulsion—training your brain to tolerate discomfort and reclaim control.

✔️ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you recognize and reframe distorted thought patterns that fuel anxiety, perfectionism, or avoidance.

✔️ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Learn how to sit with discomfort without giving it power—and move forward with clarity and values-based living.

✔️ Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Reduce reactivity and build emotional flexibility.

✔️ Trauma-Informed Therapy
When past trauma fuels intrusive thoughts, we integrate trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) as appropriate.

💡 What About OCD Traits?

Some adults experience OCD traits without meeting the full diagnostic criteria for OCD. These might include:

  • Overchecking or overthinking

  • Discomfort with uncertainty

  • Strong need for control or order

  • Rituals that feel necessary—but not distressing enough to disrupt daily life

➡️ Even if it’s “mild,” you deserve support. OCD traits can still limit freedom, joy, and relationships. Therapy can help.

🧘‍♂️ Everyday Tools for Managing OCD

  • The “Worry Window”: Set a specific time to acknowledge your intrusive thoughts—then redirect.

  • Name the OCD: Labeling the condition (“That’s OCD talking”) helps create emotional distance.

  • Grounding Techniques: Try 5-4-3-2-1 for when anxiety spikes.

  • Track small wins: Progress in OCD is about showing up, not perfection.

💬 Client Reflections

“I used to think I was going crazy. ERP helped me face the fear instead of feeding it.”
— Adult client, Central Florida

“For years, I lived in secret, controlled by thoughts I didn’t want and rituals I couldn’t stop. Counseling helped me find freedom I didn’t think was possible.”
— Client, Orlando

📍 Why Choose The Counseling Corner for OCD Treatment?

🧠 Experienced, licensed therapists trained in ERP, ACT, and CBT
🧘‍♂️ Compassionate, judgment-free support tailored to your experience
📍 Convenient locations in Orlando, Clermont & Orange City/Deland
💻 Secure virtual therapy options across Florida
📅 Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends

Ready to Break Free from the OCD Cycle?

You are not your thoughts. You are not your compulsions.
You are a whole person—capable of clarity, courage, and healing.

📞 Call The Counseling Corner: 407-843-4968
📧 info@counselingcorner.net
🌐 www.counselingcorner.net
📍 Serving Central Florida adults in Orlando, Clermont, and Orange City/Deland

Let’s build a plan to free your mind and restore your life.