Aram Connection Counseling

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Do intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviors, or compulsions interfere with your daily life?

You’re not alone — and neither are you in wanting support to manage OCD and regain balance.

Living with OCD can be exhausting, frustrating, and isolating. Compulsions or rituals may temporarily relieve anxiety, but they often take more time, energy, and mental space than anyone should have to give. Obsessions and compulsions can affect work, school, relationships, and overall quality of life, leaving you feeling stuck or misunderstood.

Sometimes it feels like you can’t control your thoughts or behaviors, or that daily routines are hijacked by rituals or fears. You may experience shame, guilt, or anxiety about how your OCD affects yourself and others. Seeking therapy doesn’t mean you’re “broken” — it means you’re ready to take steps toward managing OCD, reducing its impact, and reclaiming your life.

At Aram Connection Counseling, we provide a safe, supportive environment for individuals with OCD to process their thoughts, learn coping strategies, and regain control over their behaviors and emotions. Therapy isn’t about judgment — it’s about understanding the patterns driving OCD, building practical tools to reduce compulsions, and strengthening resilience. Using evidence-based approaches, we help clients challenge unhelpful thoughts, manage anxiety, and create routines that support their overall well-being.

OCD therapy helps individuals gain control over intrusive thoughts, reduce compulsive behaviors, and improve daily functioning.

Individuals with OCD often face:

  • Intrusive thoughts or mental images causing anxiety
  • Repetitive behaviors or rituals to reduce distress
  • Difficulty concentrating or completing daily tasks
  • Stress and frustration from unmet expectations
  • Impacted relationships or social isolation
  • Feelings of shame, guilt, or self-judgment

OCD can affect many areas of life, but therapy provides tools to manage symptoms and regain control.

How Aram Connection Supports Clients with OCD

Our therapists provide evidence-based strategies tailored to each client’s needs. Therapy can help you:

  • Identify triggers and patterns contributing to OCD
  • Develop strategies to manage anxiety and reduce compulsions
  • Improve focus, organization, and daily functioning
  • Strengthen coping skills for stress and uncertainty
  • Build self-compassion and reduce self-criticism

Therapy empowers clients to understand OCD, manage symptoms, and live a more balanced and fulfilling life.


Can we help?

What to Expect in OCD Therapy

Sessions are collaborative, structured, and tailored to each client. Clients learn to:

Understand intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors

Practice exposure and response prevention (ERP) techniques

Develop coping strategies for anxiety and uncertainty

Strengthen focus, decision-making, and daily routines

Build resilience, confidence, and self-acceptance

Each session equips clients with tools to manage OCD symptoms and reclaim control over their lives.

Real-Life Examples

A client struggling with compulsive cleaning may learn strategies to gradually reduce rituals while managing anxiety.

Someone with intrusive thoughts may develop techniques to challenge and reframe distressing mental patterns.

Therapy supports individuals in regaining confidence, improving routines, and restoring emotional balance.


A Place Where Clients Can Feel Safe

Taking the First Step

You don’t have to wait until things feel “bad enough” to ask for help. Sometimes, the most loving step is reaching out early — before anxiety, compulsions, or distress take over.

Whether you need short-term guidance or ongoing support, we’re here to help you start feeling more in control and confident in your daily life.

Let’s talk about what’s been going on and how we can help you start managing OCD effectively.

Therapy helps clients navigate OCD, regain control, and build confidence in daily life.

Supporting Clients Through OCD Therapy

Therapists help clients:

  • Identify and manage intrusive thoughts
  • Reduce compulsive behaviors using structured strategies
  • Build coping and resilience skills
  • Improve daily functioning and decision-making
  • Foster self-compassion and emotional balance

Our goal?

To empower individuals with OCD to manage symptoms effectively, restore daily functioning, and build a confident, balanced, and fulfilling life.

Ready to take the next step?

Find the Perfect Therapist Tailored to Your Needs

Parisa Azhdarianfard

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Founder)

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Jacqueline Marolt

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Sarah Barletta

Licensed Professional Counselor

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Melanie Lima

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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