OCD Therapy In Golden

OCD isn’t just about being tidy or washing your hands too much — it’s a brain stuck in overdrive, sounding alarms about the things you care about most. Your safety. Your relationships. Your values. Your identity. And no matter how many times you tell yourself it’s “irrational,” it still feels terrifying.

You might find yourself thinking:

-“What if that bump in the road was a person and I actually ran someone over?”

- "What if I secretly want to hurt someone, and that means I’m dangerous?”

- “What if I don’t really love my partner and I’ve been lying to them (and myself) this whole time?”

-“What if I'm not the gender or sexuality I think I am, and I’m just in denial?”

OCD goes after what matters most to you, and then convinces you that the fact you’re even having the thought means something is wrong. You might end up checking, confessing, avoiding, replaying, researching, or mentally reviewing—just trying to get some sense of relief. And when that relief doesn’t last, the cycle starts all over again.

It’s exhausting. It’s confusing. And it’s not your fault.

I work with teens and young adults in Golden, Colorado and across the state who are ready to understand and manage their OCD in a way that actually works. I use a blend of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), IFS (Internal Family Systems), and nervous system-informed therapy to help reduce the intensity of obsessions and compulsions—without shame, and without forcing you to abandon your values or your voice.

You are not your thoughts. You’re allowed to want your life back. Therapy can help you get there—step by step, with support.