Obsessive thinking and intense fears that we know are irrational are more than just inconvenient - they can impact every aspect of our lives and make it difficult to experience joy. You might feel embarrassed or ashamed about these thoughts or resulting behaviors, but trying to stop the obsessions often leads to greater distress as you engage in a vicious cycle — with only the repetitive behavior capable of relieving the anxiety. These behaviors can occupy a significant amount of time, and thus interfere with work, school, relationships, and daily living.
Our goal is not to try to talk you out of these thoughts, but to use hypnosis and integrative therapy methods to quiet the mind and help you find the peace that you so greatly desire. Most of us realize that these thoughts are disproportionately intense, but trying to quiet these thoughts on our own can seem overwhelming. By using hypnosis and integrative methods, we don’t just ‘hypnotize’ you, but instead, empower each person to learn the art of relaxation and creative problem solving in order to help them overcome their obsessive thoughts and fears.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex condition that is often misunderstood and misrepresented. Obsessions can be thematic, such as needing order and symmetry, fear of contamination, or worries about security. These obsessions can also manifest as seemingly bizarre and intrusive thoughts, causing highly rational individuals to fixate on concerns they know are not true. Despite efforts to refrain from compulsive behaviors, many individuals find themselves engaging in repetitive behaviors, rules, and rituals that bring temporary relief from their anxieties—like repeatedly checking the stove or engaging in superstitious behaviors. It's important to recognize that OCD often involves more than visible behaviors; it includes intrusive thoughts that go beyond typical anxiety and enter the realm of OCD.
Our clinical psychologists specialize in guiding individuals with OCD towards reclaiming their lives. By skillfully integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and enriching this blend with techniques such as hypnosis, mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), we help clients lessen avoidance behaviors, soothe hyperarousal, shift their thought patterns, and regain a sense of control. Our therapeutic process is imbued with creativity, humor, and deep empathy, offering clients innovative coping strategies, paths to deeper relaxation, and inventive solution-building methods. Recognizing the unique nature of each individual, we customize our approach to align with each client’s distinct needs, personality, and learning preferences, all aimed at fostering personal growth and equipping them to tackle the challenges that OCD presents in their daily lives with confidence.
Through this comprehensive approach, our goal is to alter the client's relationship with their thoughts and behaviors, making them less distressing and allowing the client to concentrate on their personal values and goals. Our integrated methods help individuals address the underlying causes of their OCD, providing them with the tools needed to manage their symptoms effectively and improve their overall quality of life.
Phobias can significantly inhibit one's quality of life, encompassing a wide range of fears from medical phobias and fears of flying to needle phobias, social fears of embarrassment, driving phobias, animal phobias, and more. As Clinical Psychologists, we bring a rich repertoire of techniques to the treatment of these debilitating fears, utilizing a comprehensive and individualized approach.
A central component of our treatment is the use of hypnosis, complemented by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Through hypnosis, we guide patients into a focused state of relaxation, enabling them to explore and reframe deep-seated fears at the subconscious level. Hypnosis can help clients access the root causes of their phobias and implant positive suggestions to counteract negative thought patterns, making it a powerful tool in reducing phobic reactions.
CBT allows us to work with clients in a more conscious and structured way, helping them to identify and challenge the distorted cognitions behind their phobias. DBT introduces skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, which are crucial for managing intense fear responses. Mindfulness techniques are integrated into our practice to help clients stay present with their fears without judgment, reducing the overall anxiety linked to their phobias.
Our team tailors their approach to fit each client’s needs, recognizing that the path to overcoming phobias is as individual as the people who struggle with them. By addressing the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physiological dimensions of fear, we offer comprehensive treatment options that go beyond mere symptom management, aiming instead for deep-seated change and lasting recovery.
Explore our targeted therapeutic approach to address and overcome these issues. Embark on a transformative path that delivers essential insights and strategies, empowering you to break free from these patterns and regain control over your thoughts.
