#196 - Why Traditional Talk Therapy Doesn't Work for OCD and Anxiety (And What to Do Instead)

Hey everyone, welcome back! Today, we’re diving into a crucial topic, especially if you or someone you know has been struggling with OCD, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts. We’re going to talk about why traditional talk therapy—where talking is the main, and sometimes the only, intervention—isn't enough to help you overcome these issues. Talk therapy doesn't work for OCD and anxiety most of the time (and can often make things worse). Before you panic, let me clarify: not all forms of therapy that involve talking are bad. Far from it! Therapies like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) involve a lot of talking, but they also include structured interventions that are important for real progress. Let’s dig into why traditional talk therapy, as I’m defining it, just doesn’t cut it for OCD and anxiety, and explore some evidence-based strategies that do work. Here's a little preview of what we'll cover: • What Talk Therapy really is • Why talk therapy alone doesn't work for OCD • What works for OCD and anxiety instead 👏 Unlock your free 40-minute video on "5 Must-Know Strategies for Handling Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/strategies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🧠 Start your transformation today with the Mental Compulsion Mini Course referenced in this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/mental-compulsions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💪 Ready to conquer OCD/anxiety? Explore The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint - with or without a therapist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement. © 2024 Jenna Overbaugh, LLC, All Rights Reserved ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jennaoverbaughlpc.com/terms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jennaoverbaughlpc.com/privacy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jennaoverbaughlpc.com/disclaimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠