Therapy for OCD and Intrusive Thoughts in Murray, SLC, UT
OCD is way more than people think it is.
It’s not just being organized or liking things clean—it’s intrusive thoughts, getting stuck in loops of thoughts, doubt, and the need to feel 100% sure about things you can’t actually be sure about.
If you’re looking for OCD therapy, you might relate to this:
Big Feelings + Intrusive Thoughts
You have thoughts or sensations that feel intense, weird, or totally not like you.
And then comes the spiral:
“What does this mean about me?”
“Why did I think that?”
“Am I a bad person?”
The thoughts themselves can feel incredibly intense, or you can feel so upset or disturbed that the thoughts were even there. This often shows up in OCD themes like:
- Moral OCD
- Harm OCD
- Existential or “meta” OCD
We’ll work on helping you step out of that loop and change how you relate to your thoughts so they stop having so much power.
People Pleasing + OCD (Reassurance, Guilt, and Overthinking)
You don’t just want to do the right thing…you need to feel sure you didn’t mess anything up.
So you replay conversations, ask for reassurance, or apologize way more than you need to. This often shows up in OCD themes like:
- Relationship OCD
- “Just right” OCD
- Responsibility OCD
We’ll work on breaking those loops and helping you tolerate the uncertainty that comes with being human.
Perfectionism + OCD (Overthinking, Checking, and “Not Right” Feelings)
You might get stuck rethinking, rechecking, or trying to land on the perfect decision before you can move on. You might always feel you are doing something “wrong” even if you can’t pinpoint it. This shows up in OCD themes like:
- Perfectionism OCD (of course)
- “Just right” OCD
In therapy, we’ll help you interrupt those mental loops and start taking action without needing that perfect feeling first.
Control, Certainty, and High-Functioning OCD
Your brain tells you that if you don’t stay on top of everything, something bad might happen.
So you overthink, prepare, analyze… constantly. This can show up across all OCD themes, including:
- Pure O OCD
- Harm OCD
- Perfectionism OCD
We’ll work on loosening that grip and helping you feel safer without needing total certainty or control.
If this sounds like you, you might also relate to: Anxiety for People Pleasers, Big Feelers, Perfectionists and Control Freaks.
How OCD Therapy Works (I-CBT, Mindfulness)
We will find ways for you to distinguish when OCD is present, keep you out of the loops, and know how to get out of them once you’re in. We will use I-CBT, mindfulness, and ACT.
We’ll go at a pace that feels doable, focusing on helping you stop the loops and get back to your life.
Ready to Get Started?
If your brain feels exhausting and you’re ready for some relief, you can schedule a consult or first session below.