Accelerated OCD treatment

Looking for a jumpstart to OCD treatment, but not needing or wanting the commitment of intensive outpatient treatment? We start with a 90-minute assessment and create a bespoke accelerated program just for you, with up to 4 hours of support per week, over a period of one month or less.

Pending availability, people who start with accelerated treatment can remain in my care for weekly therapy once their symptoms are more managable.

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Who is this service for?

  • For folks who are already in weekly therapy but who need targeted OCD care and want to fit it into a short period of time.

  • Those who have just come to realize that OCD is behind their severe symptoms and need extra support on the front end.

  • People looking to jump start OCD treatment and take advantage of short term availability.

  • Folks who want to try a middle level of care before committing to IOP care.

  • People who identify as neurocomplex, neurodivergent, or autistic and want to focus on their OCD symptoms.

  • Anyone with OCD needing customized, brief, intensive support, matched to their schedule.

  • Intensive accelerated clients can take advantage of short term weekend, evening, or Friday appointments that are not available on a weekly basis (pending availability).

Sample Program

Week 1:

  • 90 minute intake assessment

  • 60 minute planning and psychoeducation with homework

  • 60 minute introduction to ICBT and resource setup

Week 2

  • 90 minute Introduction to ERP and creation of hierarchy

  • 60 minute ACT skills for exposure therapy

  • 60 minute exposure practice

Week 3

  • 90 minutes to further ICBT work

  • 60 minutes to address wellness factors that affect OCD

  • 60 minutes exposure practice and troubleshooting with exposure homework

Week 4

  • 90 minutes to complete ICBT framework

  • 60 minutes exposure practice

  • 60 minutes to build aftercare plan

Fit considerations

In order to benefit from accelerated, OCD-focused treatment, it’s important that we are able to focus on this one issue and give it the time it deserves, so please note the following:

  • If you are acutely suicidal or recently made an attempt, a higher level of care is recommended.

  • If you are in crisis or experiencing instability, then other treatment methods such as DBT are recommended before focusing on OCD.

  • If you have co-occurring conditions (ie., bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, severe burnout or depression) that make it hard to actively engage in OCD treatment, then I recommend you see a specialist for those conditions first.

  • Although this course of treatment shouldn’t require a leave of absence from work, it will likely require relief from a portion of your day-to-day demands, or a modification to your work schedule, in order to fit in the recommended amount of reading and practice.

Pricing

Accelerated treatment is charged by the hour. After initial 90 minute assessment, ($42o), I bill at a $40 discount per hour off my usual rate.

For example, the sample plan above of would cost $3,420 in total

  • Weekly price: 90 minutes ($360)+ 2 X 60 minutes (2X $240)= $840

  • + additional fee for initial assessment ($60)

My rate for weekly continued therapy is $235 for 50 minute sessions

Next Steps

Schedule a free consultation to see if this is the right fit service for you

From there we will set up an assessment and follow up appointment, and I’ll gather your availability - we’ll design your program from there.