I Had OCD, Now I Treat It Every Day

I Had OCD, Now I Treat It Every Day

Alyssa Lentz had enough of OCD interfering with her life personally so she never imagined treating it professionally. Like many therapists, her early training barely scratched the surface of what it actually takes to treat OCD effectively. But after pursuing specialized training and surrounding herself with others doing the same work, everything started to click.


In this episode, Alyssa shares what it’s like to go from living with OCD to treating it every day — how her understanding of the disorder evolved, what makes exposure and response prevention (ERP) so effective, and why having the right support and community can completely change how you show up as a therapist. It’s a full-circle story that highlights both the challenges and the impact of doing treatment the right way.


If you’re ready to deepen your ERP skills and work somewhere specialized OCD treatment is the focus — not an afterthought — explore joining the team at NOCD: https://learn.nocd.com/therapist_careers


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