#62: Ben Eckstein, LCSW — A Deep Dive Into OCD And Treatment Approaches

Ben Eckstein is a licensed clinical social worker from Durham, North Carolina. He founded Bull City Anxiety in 2014, a private practice where a small group of other licensed therapists treat patients suffering from OCD and anxiety. He has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatry, residential treatment, and outpatient clinics. Ben has treated many patients suffering from OCD and related disorders with a multitude of approaches, such as CBT, ERP, ACT, and more.

In this episode we talk about: 

◾️ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Metacognitive Therapy, and other forms of treating OCD. ◾️ Obsessions and what makes OCD. ◾️ Steps to make to treat OCD.

Find Ben here:

bullcityanxiety.com @bullcityanxiety

His book, Worrying Is Optional will also be available on November 1, 2023.

Find Zach here :

zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

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