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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Related Disorders

When anxiety becomes rigid, repetitive, or overwhelming, it may be more than worry. We help children, teens and young adults struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and related disorders find clarity, relief, and practical tools that work.

Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in tampa & online

OCD and related conditions can show up in many different ways—through intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, body-focused habits, or extreme sensitivity to discomfort. We specialize in helping families understand what’s really going on beneath the surface and how to interrupt these patterns in supportive, developmentally appropriate ways.

Treatment for OCD in Tampa

We use evidence-based methods like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, adapted for different developmental stages, as well as habit reversal training, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Our services include:

  • Comprehensive Evaluation: To clarify symptoms and rule out overlapping conditions

  • Individual Therapy for OCD, BFRBs, and tic-related challenges

  • Parent Training and Support: We use SPACE treatment so parents can respond effectively at home

  • Psychoeducation and skill-building tailored to your child’s age and stage

We work with children as young as preschool through college-age and young adults, adapting our approach to each person’s needs, strengths, and family context.

What does OCD and related disorders look like?

You might notice:

  • Constant reassurance-seeking or confessing

  • Rituals around numbers, touching, or saying things “just right”

  • Avoiding objects, people, or situations that trigger distress

  • Long routines at bedtime, getting dressed, or doing schoolwork

  • Hair pulling, skin picking, or other body-focused habits

  • Emotional outbursts when something feels “off” or uncertain

Sometimes OCD and related disorders are mistaken for oppositional behavior, ADHD, or sensory issues. Our role is to look beneath the surface to understand what’s actually driving the behavior and how to support your child more effectively. We work with child through young adults and millennials.

What are OCD and Related Disorders?

What Are OCD and Related Disorders?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety or preventing something bad from happening. These patterns can be deeply distressing and interfere with daily life.

Related conditions share some features of OCD like rigidity, repetitive behaviors, or difficulty managing distress, but may focus on different symptoms.

We work with a range of concerns, including:

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like hair-pulling (trichotillomania) or skin-picking (excoriation)

  • Tic Disorders (including Tourette Syndrome)

  • Hoarding behaviors (in older children or teens)

  • Severe perfectionism or ritualistic behavior

  • Avoidance and rigidity that may overlap with anxiety, autism, or sensory issues

Each individual presents differently. Some may be consumed by mental rituals or hidden compulsions. Others may struggle with noticeable behaviors like repeating, checking, or avoiding everyday tasks.

What is OCD?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition involving two core parts:

  • Obsessions: unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress

  • Compulsions: actions or mental rituals performed to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions

These patterns can become time-consuming, emotionally exhausting, and interfere with everyday life. Contrary to popular belief, OCD isn’t about being a perfectionist or liking things clean and tidy. OCD is driven by intense fear and a need to feel safe, in control, or “just right”.

In children and teens, OCD may look like:

  • Excessive reassurance-seeking or confessing

  • Rituals around hygiene, numbers, or order

  • Avoiding certain people, objects, or situations

  • Repeating or redoing tasks until they feel “right”

  • Mental rituals or counting

  • Fear of harm, germs, saying the wrong thing, or making a mistake

Sometimes OCD hides in plain sight, especially when it shows up as internal distress, rigid thinking, or emotional meltdowns. We’re here to help identify it clearly and treat it effectively.

You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone

Many kids and teens with OCD and related concerns feel confused, ashamed, or stuck. Others have gotten used to hiding symptoms or can’t put their experience into words. We meet each client where they are, using a thoughtful, nonjudgmental approach that focuses on building trust and lasting skills.

We work with families across Tampa and Florida via telehealth, as well as 42 other states! Whether you're just starting to wonder if something more is going on or you’ve already tried a few things that haven’t worked, we’re here to help.

👉 Book a video consultation with one of our providers today.