You're Not Alone | OCD Help Zach Westerbeck
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The You’re Not Alone Podcast is dedicated to helping people with OCD overcome it and reclaim their lives. I’m your host Zach Westerbeck. After being diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in 2016 and struggling with severe anxiety, deep depression and thoughts of suicide, I recovered to a place where I wanted to help others. Now, my life’s mission is to help you improve your mental wellness and decrease symptoms of OCD like intrusive thoughts, compulsions, anxiety, and depression by interviewing the most passionate experts in the field of OCD and mental health. By doing so, we will uncover strategies, tactics, and actionable steps specifically tailored to managing OCD symptoms and reclaiming a life of passion, fulfillment, and happiness. If you enjoy our show please leave a 5 star review. This helps fellow OCDer's more easily find the show.
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#96: Teri Bullis, BCBA, Ph.D. — OCD Treatment for Younger Children and Parental Involvement
Dr. Teri Bullis is the founder of Behavior Solutions for Children and Families. Her specialty in therapy lies in treating children of ages 3 to 12 and parents with ADHD, aggression, oppositionality, ASD-related social skills deficit, sleeping issues, and more. For patients with OCD, she collaborates with the patient in crafting effective ERP exercises to help them confront their intrusions in manageable steps. She believes in the close involvement of parents when it comes to treating their kids who face behavioral challenges.
In this episode we talk about:
◾️ OCD in 3-12 year olds
◾️ Setting up a rewards system to aid in the child’s recovery
◾️ Helping parents participate in their children’s recovery journey
Find Teri here:
drterib@gmail.com
behaviorsolutionsvt.com
Find Zach here:
zachwesterbeck.com
@zach_westerbeck
This podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, affordable, and convenient OCD therapy. NOCD therapists are trained in Exposure Response Prevention, or ERP, therapy, the gold standard treatment for OCD. With NOCD, you can do virtual, live face-to-face video sessions with one of their licensed, specialty-trained therapists, and they accept most major insurance plans. If your insurance isn't covered, mention discount code ZACH100 for a special $100 rate for the next two months. To find out more about NOCD, visit zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/ to book a free 15-minute call.
Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.
Zach Westerbeck (https://zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/)
Virtual OCD Therapy - Zach Westerbeck
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#95: Eeva Edds, LPC — Navigating Relationship OCD and Valuable Living
Eeva Edds is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Houston. With a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, she has worked in a variety of diagnoses, including anxiety disorders such as Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, and OCD. Her approach to treatment utilizes evidence-based treatment techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is also trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a treatment modality for parents of children with anxiety disorders and OCD. She believes in a compassionate yet firm approach to meeting with her clients, fostering a collaborative environment where the patient is encouraged to be an active participant in their own recovery.
In this episode we talk about:
◾️ Understanding Relationship OCD
◾️ Treatment & living with Relationship OCD
◾️ Living a values-based life despite Relationship OCD
Find Eeva here:
@eevaeddslpc
eeva@hcfvl.com
houstoncenterforvaluedliving.com
Find Zach here:
zachwesterbeck.com
@zach_westerbeck
This podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, affordable, and convenient OCD therapy. NOCD therapists are trained in Exposure Response Prevention, or ERP, therapy, the gold standard treatment for OCD. With NOCD, you can do virtual, live face-to-face video sessions with one of their licensed, specialty-trained therapists, and they accept most major insurance plans. If your insurance isn't covered, mention discount code ZACH100 for a special $100 rate for the next two months. To find out more about NOCD, visit zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/ to book a free 15-minute call.
Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.
Zach Westerbeck (https://zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/)
Virtual OCD Therapy - Zach Westerbeck
I’ve partnered with NOCD to bring you effective, affordable and convenient OCD therapy. -
#94: Juliet Gustafson, LMSW, LLC — Demystifying Harm & Pedophilia OCD
Juliet Gustafson is a licensed master social worker based in Ypsilanti, Michigan. As a professional, she has cultivated a passion for OCD treatment and education rooted from her own bout with the disorder. She uses evidence-based treatments to empower adolescents and adults with OCD and anxiety disorders to heal and engage in values-based living. She utilizes Exposure Response Therapy (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) in her practice.
In this episode we talk about:
◾️ What defines pedophilia and harm OCD
◾️ Understanding the different approaches to OCD recovery
◾️ Other ways to heal from OCD, such as community and humor
Find Saraa here:
julietgustafson.com
@ocd_therapist_juliet
Find Zach here:
zachwesterbeck.com
@zach_westerbeck
This podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, affordable, and convenient OCD therapy. NOCD therapists are trained in Exposure Response Prevention, or ERP, therapy, the gold standard treatment for OCD. With NOCD, you can do virtual, live face-to-face video sessions with one of their licensed, specialty-trained therapists, and they accept most major insurance plans. If your insurance isn't covered, mention discount code ZACH100 for a special $100 rate for the next two months. To find out more about NOCD, visit zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/ to book a free 15-minute call.
Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.
Zach Westerbeck (https://zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/)
Virtual OCD Therapy - Zach Westerbeck
I’ve partnered with NOCD to bring you effective, affordable and convenient OCD therapy. -
#93: Saraa Lee, MSW, LCSW — OCD, Anxiety, Burnout and the Recovery Process
Saraa D. Lee, LCSW of Soul Spa Psychotherapy is an OCD and Trauma specialist. She studied Psychology at Pomona College, earned an MSW at UCLA and is a former Fulbright grant winner. Saraa treats child and adult clients from California, Illinois and internationally.
Saraa is also a Clinical Supervisor with NOCD, which provides OCD treatment in most states
In this episode we talk about:
◾️ Anxiety and burnout
◾️ Recovery from OCD with Exposure Response Therapy
◾️ Understanding different forms of intrusive thoughts
Find Saraa here:
soulspapsychotherapy.com/
Find Zach here:
zachwesterbeck.com
@zach_westerbeck
This podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, affordable, and convenient OCD therapy. NOCD therapists are trained in Exposure Response Prevention, or ERP, therapy, the gold standard treatment for OCD. With NOCD, you can do virtual, live face-to-face video sessions with one of their licensed, specialty-trained therapists, and they accept most major insurance plans. If your insurance isn't covered, mention discount code ZACH100 for a special $100 rate for the next two months. To find out more about NOCD, visit zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/ to book a free 15-minute call.
Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.
Zach Westerbeck (https://zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/)
Virtual OCD Therapy - Zach Westerbeck
I’ve partnered with NOCD to bring you effective, affordable and convenient OCD therapy. -
#92: Dr. Tatyana Mestechkina, Ph.D. — The Importance of Response Prevention in OCD Recovery
Dr. Tatyana Mestechkina is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. She is the founder and clinical director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Better Living, which is also the approach she uses in treating patients, together with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She specializes in treating OCD, even in the purely obsessional subtype (Pure-O), and anxiety disorders such as generalized, social, panic, health, and phobias. Her clients are often ones that face concerns related to perfectionism, body-image, mood challenges, and postpartum/perinatal issues.
In this episode we talk about:
◾️ Processing thoughts and feelings when facing compulsions
◾️ Positively changing your relationship with your brain
◾️ Reframing emotions when resisting compulsions
Find Tatyana here:
@ocdanxietyexpert
cbtforbetterliving.com
Find Zach here:
zachwesterbeck.com
@zach_westerbeck
Use promo code: ZACH
https://www.restoredminds.com/offers/SrL78mUq?coupon_code=ZACH
This podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, affordable, and convenient OCD therapy. NOCD therapists are trained in Exposure Response Prevention, or ERP, therapy, the gold standard treatment for OCD. With NOCD, you can do virtual, live face-to-face video sessions with one of their licensed, specialty-trained therapists, and they accept most major insurance plans. If your insurance isn't covered, mention discount code ZACH100 for a special $100 rate for the next two months. To find out more about NOCD, visit zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/ to book a free 15-minute call.
Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.
Zach Westerbeck (https://zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/)
Virtual OCD Therapy - Zach Westerbeck
I’ve partnered with NOCD to bring you effective, affordable and convenient OCD therapy. -
#91: Chrstina Ennabe, LCHMC, LCPC — Leaning Into Discomfort And Controlling Your OCD
Christina is a licensed therapist in New Hampshire with licenses in Florida and Maine. Her practice treats patients suffering from OCD and generalized anxiety, perfectionism, and body-focused repetitive behaviors. As a therapist and life coach, she shares her learnings from her own personal journey living with anxiety and "shoulds" of perfectionism. In her journey to treating OCD, she herself discovered having the disorder and now uses her experiences and learnings from it in treating her patients.
In this episode we talk about:
◾️ Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to OCD recovery
◾️ Perfectionism and anxiety disorders and how they affect a person with OCD
◾️ Building and finding community while in recovery from OCD
Find Christina here:
christinaennabe.com
@christinacounsels
Find Zach here:
zachwesterbeck.com
@zach_westerbeck
Use promo code: ZACH
https://www.restoredminds.com/offers/SrL78mUq?coupon_code=ZACH
This podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, affordable, and convenient OCD therapy. NOCD therapists are trained in Exposure Response Prevention, or ERP, therapy, the gold standard treatment for OCD. With NOCD, you can do virtual, live face-to-face video sessions with one of their licensed, specialty-trained therapists, and they accept most major insurance plans. If your insurance isn't covered, mention discount code ZACH100 for a special $100 rate for the next two months. To find out more about NOCD, visit zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/ to book a free 15-minute call.
Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your health care provider for any medical care or medical advice. Zach Westerbeck makes no guarantees of any kind that the information or services provided by Zach Westerbeck will improve the client’s situation. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please seek professional assistance from a licensed professional.
Zach Westerbeck (https://zachwesterbeck.com/virtual-ocd-therapy/)
Virtual OCD Therapy - Zach Westerbeck
I’ve partnered with NOCD to bring you effective, affordable and convenient OCD therapy.