#10 - Annabella Hagen, LCSW (Faith & Values on the OCD Journey)

I am so excited to finally share this incredible conversation with the amazing Annabella Hagen. In episode #10, she:

• Describes her background & passion for this work (3:20)
• Defines OCD/Scrupulosity (5:02)
• Talks about OCD in the LDS Community (6:51)
• Discusses  the OCD treatment journey (14:02)
• Offers a connection between faith & treatment (21:39)
• Explores self-compassion through a faith lens (32:38)
• Shares her “scoop on scrup” (35:48)

Annabella Hagen is the clinical director and founder of Mindset Family Therapy in Provo, Utah. Her focus is working with clients who suffer from anxiety, OCD, and OC-spectrum disorders. She is passionate about helping her clients progress as they fully engage in their treatment and experience the journey back to living a values-centered life. Annabella obtained her MSW degree from Brigham Young University. She is a member of the International OCD Foundation and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science. 

Annabella is the author of “Imperfectly Good, Navigating Religious and Moral Anxiety to Release Fear and Find Peace” and “Let Go of Anxiety, Climb Life’s Mountains with Peace, Purpose, and Resilience.” 

She enjoys walking, classical music, reading, yoga, and finding new adventures when she travels. Her favorite pastime is spending time with her 15 grandkids.

• Instagram: @imperfectlygood_scrupulosity
• Website: ⁠https://mindsetfamilytherapy.com/ 
• Resources: https://mindsetfamilytherapy.com/books/downloads