OCD is often misunderstood. Obsessive compulsive disorder is more than washing your hands obsessively. It is
a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or obsessions and urges to do something over and over again (compulsions). There are many different therapies to help get these thoughts under control.
Dr. Pongracic’s doctoral research was on the neuropsychology and behavioural economics in individuals with OCD, providing her with a deep understanding of this topic and the therapeutic approaches associated with treatment and support for individuals experiencing OCD and related symptoms.
OCD can be paralyzing and hijack your life. Skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you change your relationship to obsessive thoughts and channel your behaviors toward living your values more fully.
I specialize in exposure therapy with response prevention (ERP) which is an empirically supported treatment for OCD. By utilizing this behavioral treatment, I help clients work through anxiety while reducing compulsive behavior.