Online Therapy for OCD in Florida
Living with OCD can feel like you’re always fighting your own mind. Maybe you’re worn down by intrusive thoughts that won’t let up, or you spend more time than you’d like checking, cleaning, or replaying things in your head. You might feel embarrassed, isolated, or frustrated that you know the thoughts don’t make sense but still feel unable to break the cycle.
If you’re here, you may be looking for real tools, real relief, and a therapist who understands OCD, not just anxiety in general. You’re in the right place.
How Do I Know If I Have OCD?
You may be experiencing OCD if you notice patterns such as:
Persistent anxiety driven by unwanted thoughts
Repetitive behaviors (checking, cleaning, counting, mental reviewing)
Feeling “stuck” in rituals
Fear of harm, contamination, or making mistakes
Difficulty resisting certain thoughts or actions
How Does Therapy Help With OCD?
Therapy helps you understand the cycle of obsessions and compulsions and teaches effective strategies to break it. Over time, you can reduce anxiety, regain control, and create new patterns of responding.
What Type of Therapy Is Used for OCD?
Clear Journey Counseling uses evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, including:
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): The gold-standard treatment for OCD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps challenge unhelpful thinking patterns
Mindfulness-based strategies: Supports awareness and reduces reactivity to intrusive thoughts
Does Online Therapy Work for OCD?
Yes. Online therapy offers the same proven techniques as in-person therapy and can provide a number of added benefits including: access from anywhere in Florida, the ability to work on real-life triggers at home, flexible scheduling, and a comfortable and private environment.
What Does OCD Treatment Look Like?
Your therapist will guide you through a structured, supportive process that may include:
Learning how OCD works in the brain
Identifying your unique obsessions and compulsions
Gradually facing feared situations with support (ERP)
Practicing new coping skills between sessions
Sessions move at a pace that feels manageable and collaborative.
Who Is Therapy for OCD Right For?
Therapy for OCD may be a good fit if you:
Struggle with intrusive thoughts that feel “sticky”
Spend significant time on rituals
Feel overwhelmed, ashamed, or exhausted by OCD cycles
Want expert support to reduce symptoms and regain freedom
How Do I Get Started?
Beginning therapy is simple. Based in St. Cloud, Clear Journey Counseling offers online therapy for OCD across Florida. You can start by scheduling a consultation to see if this approach feels right for you.