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Evidence-based insights on anxiety, OCD, phobias, BFRBs, and CBT, from the clinicians at Reframe CBT.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and How It Works.
Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD.
Reframing Anxiety and OCD: Finding Help with CBT and ERP Across Marin County
Reframe CBT offers ERP for OCD and CBT therapy in Marin County — serving San Rafael, San Anselmo, Tiburon, Mill Valley & beyond. Expert anxiety treatment with Julie Hingsbergen, LMFT.
When Thoughts Take Over: Understanding Obsessive Thoughts, Contamination Fears, and Reassurance Seeking in OCD
Have you ever felt trapped in a loop of thoughts you can’t turn off — like your mind keeps hitting replay on the same worry, even when you know it doesn’t make sense? That cycle is at the heart of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a type of anxiety disorder that affects millions of people.
Obsessive Thoughts, Contamination Fears, and Reassurance Seeking in OCD
If your mind feels trapped in an endless loop of worry and “what ifs,” you’re not alone. Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that causes unwanted, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive actions (compulsions) meant to ease anxiety. For many, OCD shows up as obsessive thoughts, contamination fears, or a constant need for reassurance. These patterns can take over daily life and make simple tasks feel overwhelming.
Marin County and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Living in beautiful Marin County offers many advantages—gorgeous landscapes, a strong sense of community, and access to high-quality health and wellness services. Yet even in a peaceful place like Marin, life can present challenges that affect mental health. For adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven, practical approach to feeling better and taking control of your mental well-being.
Reframe CBT — Effective Anxiety and OCD Treatment in Marin County
Effective CBT and ERP treatment for anxiety, panic, and OCD in Marin County. Therapist Julie Hingsbergen, LMFT offers specialized therapy in-person and via telehealth.
Why CBT Is Effective for Adults & Teens (16+) in California
CBT is a goal-oriented, evidence-based therapy. It focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. For both adults and teens, this structured format offers a sense of clarity and progress that can be motivating.
Finding Your Footing at Community College
It’s a simple statement, but it can carry weight, uncertainty, and for some, even doubt. I know because I’ve been there myself. At first, I felt like choosing community college meant I wasn’t good enough or that I would never catch up to my peers who decided to attend four-year universities right aw...
Navigating Your College Transition with CBT
Heading off to college away from home can feel exciting, scary, and more than anything, stressful! Having a couple of tools to get you through this transition can vastly help you to stay calm, collected, and more in control.
Understanding Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors and the ComB Model for treatment.
If you’ve ever found yourself picking at your skin, pulling your hair, or biting your nails, lips, or cheeks—often without even realizing it—you’re not alone. These behaviors are more common than most people think, and they have a name: Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, or BFRBs.
How CBT Therapy Can Help College Students Thrive
College students mental health. Anxiety. OCD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety in college students.
Maternal OCD: When Intrusive Thoughts Feel Terrifying
Motherhood is often described as joyful, but for some, it’s accompanied by distressing thoughts that feel anything but loving. Maternal OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) can bring intrusive, unwanted thoughts about harm coming to one’s child—sometimes even by the mother’s own hand. These thoughts are shocking and deeply upsetting, leading to immense guilt and shame. Many parents suffer in silence, fearing judgment or misunderstanding.
A more balanced approach to “just be positive”
If you’re someone who naturally questions optimism, you don’t have to change that to build resilience or grow as a person. In fact, skepticism and humor can be valuable tools for keeping your thinking balanced. A little doubt can help you step back and challenge unhelpful thoughts, and humor can mak
Ride the Anxiety Wave
Ride the wave of anxiety to conquer it. Avoiding your anxiety only makes it worse. You will become more resilient if you learn to ride the anxiety wave.
How CBT Can Support Individuals with ADHD
ADHD can present with challenges like staying organized, managing time, and regulating emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can play a key role in addressing the day-to-day struggles.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
OCD is not an adjective to describe someone that likes things neat or organized. It's a serious mental health condition that involves obsessions and compulsions that are distressing, time-consuming, and often misunderstood.
How ERP Therapy Helps People Break Free from Obsessive Compulsive Behavior (OCD)
Repetitive behaviors—such as checking, cleaning, counting, or mental rumination—can become deeply entrenched and distressing parts of daily life. For many people, these behaviors are linked to conditions like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, or even perfectionism.
Using CBT to Conquer Your Fears: Test Anxiety
Hi everyone! With the first day of school right around the corner, it\"s easy to feel overwhelmed. The pressure to do well on that first test can bring a flood of anxious thoughts. It\u2019s a challenge that many of us face, but there are tools you can learn to manage that anxiety and perform your best.
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